Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ronnie Middleton

Ronnie Middleton

Oct 4, 2022

 

 

 

Ronald Edward Middleton, “Ronnie”, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 9th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Ronnie was born June 17,...

Michael Herrmann

Michael Herrmann

Oct 3, 2022

 

Michael Eugene Herrmann passed peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home in Star. He was 53 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation and Celebration of Life on Friday, October 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Michael was born June 1, 1969, in Los Angeles, CA. He lived in...

Laverne Young Barnes

Laverne Young Barnes

Sep 30, 2022

 

Laverne Young Barnes, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, September 30, 2022.

Laverne was born to Jesse S. Young and Lillian Ethel Martin Young on November 24, 1926, in Amite County, Mississippi. She was happily married to the late George "Digger" Edward Barnes, Sr. for 57 years. Laverne was a...

Denise Marie Thornton

Denise Marie Thornton

Sep 29, 2022

 

Denise Marie Downing Thornton passed from this Earth on September 19, 2022 to join her husband, James Elven Thornton; mother, Gladys Downing; and brother, Dennis Downing in eternal glory.

 

Beloved as a nana, aunt, niece, daughter, and friend, we are separated by distance, but not by love. She is survived by her father, Charles Downing; aunt, Vivian Welch;...

Martha Shirleen Clare

Martha Shirleen Clare

Sep 28, 2022

 

Martha Shirleen Clare, 88, went on to be with Jesus on September 28, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1934 to Edwin and Wilma Burley in Bernice, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John R. Clare. Mrs. Clare is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Clare Donahoe (Mike); grandson, Jonathan (Tiffany); and her...

Robert Earl East

Robert Earl East

Sep 27, 2022

 

Robert Earl East, 73 of Brandon, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, while working at his beloved Trustmark Bank. Robert was born February 6, 1949, in Fort Benning, GA to the late Poche and Dorothy East. He was the Jr. Vice President of the imaging department at Trustmark Bank. As a self-proclaimed “workaholic,” he loved his job and found...

Honor Mae Tingle

Honor Mae Tingle

Sep 27, 2022

 

Honor Mae Hobby Tingle passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 29, 2022 at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl

Honor's 97 years overflowed with blessings and many accomplishments due to her devotion to her Lord, her love of family, and a passion for learning.

These values were nurtured early by her parents, Lura and Lester Hobby, as she...

Jackie Faye McLendon

Jackie Faye McLendon

Sep 25, 2022

 

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye McLendon was born October 4th, 1938, in Prentiss, MS to the late Minnie Mae Roberson McLendon and Jesse Daniel McLendon.  She passed away at her home on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the age of 83.

Jackie attended Richland School and was a graduate of Florence High School. Her career included working at a Jackson radio...

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr.

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr.

Sep 24, 2022

 

 

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr., a veteran of the US Army, was born November 14, 1937 in Madison, MS and passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022 from a recent pneumonia and complications from an extended illness. Gene accepted Christ as his savior and served as Deacon at Bethesda Baptist Church.  He is currently a member of First Baptist Church...

Paul Gary Brinkman

Paul Gary Brinkman

Sep 23, 2022

 

Paul Gary Brinkman , age 75,  passed away on September 23rd  surrounded by his family at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

 

Gary was born on September 29th, 1946 and grew up in South Louisiana before moving to Mississippi with Spectra Energy where he retired after 42 years of service.  He served in the US army and was...

Jimmy Lois Harrison

Jimmy Lois Harrison

Sep 23, 2022

 

Jimmy Lois Harrison passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at his residence in Pearl. He was 73 years old. Jimmy was born on July 14, 1949, in Brandon, MS to the late Jack E. And Mary McLemore Harrison. He lived in Pearl for 53 years and was of Pentecostal faith. He was an outdoorsman who loved to go hunting...

Nils William Larsen

Nils William Larsen

Sep 19, 2022

 

Nils William Larsen passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 85.  Nils was born in New York City on January 2, 1937, to Nels and Beatrice Larsen.   Nils was an avid train lover with memberships to many train museums and societies.  He also was a world traveler having worked with the World Bank and IMF in...

Herbert Charles Scott

Herbert Charles Scott

Sep 18, 2022

 

Herbert Charles Scott, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS.  Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Internment will follow...

Benjamin Austin Waltman

Benjamin Austin Waltman

Sep 17, 2022

 

Benjamin Austin Waltman, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Crystal Springs, MS. Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial...

Michelle Hamning Boyd

Michelle Hamning Boyd

Sep 17, 2022

Michelle H. Boyd, age 44, went to be with Lord our Father on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the celebration of her life following all at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence.

 

Michelle was born May 10, 1978, in Harvey, Illinois....

Mildred Hodge Parker

Mildred Hodge Parker

Sep 16, 2022

Mrs. Mildred Hodge Parker, age 90 – exchanged her earthly life for eternity on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

 

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, Mississippi and again on Wednesday, September 21 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The celebration...

Carole Brewer

Carole Brewer

Sep 15, 2022

Sister Carole Sitzmann Brewer passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life service at Jesus Name Tabernacle on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Max Smith will officiate.

Sister Brewer was born December 29, 1942,...

Rebecca "Ann" Robertson

Rebecca "Ann" Robertson

Sep 15, 2022

 

Rebecca “Ann” Robertson passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at MS Care Center in Raleigh, MS. She was 73 years old. There will be a private service at a later date at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories.

Ms. Robertson was born March 26, 1949, in Sparta, IL to...

Seth Patrick Reeves

Seth Patrick Reeves

Sep 11, 2022

 

Seth Patrick Reeves of Florence passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Braxton. He was 28 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, September 14th from 5:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Seth was born June 10, 1994, in McComb, MS. He was raised in Grenada...

Bessie Jeanette Stringer

Bessie Jeanette Stringer

Sep 11, 2022

 

Bessie Jeanette Stringer born June 4, 1935, in Jones County near Laurel, died Sunday September 11, 2022, at home. She was a devoted Christian woman, loved singing in the choir, serving and helping others, working in her flower beds and being with her family.

She is preceded in death by O.W. Stringer and Derrick Martin. She is survived by...