Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Aug 22, 2022

Aug 21, 2022

 

Sandra Elaine Johnson passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 21, 2022, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood.  She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24th followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. She will be laid...

Aug 19, 2022

 

Thomas Wayne Norris ,age 69, passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS on Friday, August 19, 2022. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 1pm until 4pm.

Thomas Wayne Norris was born on June 8, 1953, in Eldorado, Arkansas to the late Jessie...

Aug 19, 2022

 

Karen Jones, known by all as “Baby Girl”, of Richland, MS, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. She was 69 years old.  Family and friends will gather to Celebrate her Life on Friday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Baby Girl was born...

Aug 19, 2022

 

William “Bill” Montgomery went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 84 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 21, 2022, from 1:00  until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  Interment will follow at Richland City Cemetery.

Bill was...

Aug 18, 2022

 

Monty Michael Downard passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home in Florence, surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, August 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery.

Monty was born...

Aug 17, 2022

 

Raymond “Ray” Bearden, Jr. passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home in Florence. He was 74 years old. The family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date.

Ray was born March 16, 1948 in Atlanta, GA to the late Raymond Bearden, Sr. and Wynelle Bearden. Ray was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence...

Aug 17, 2022

 

Jesse “Clayton” Guy, born on July 30, 1947, to James Randolph Guy and Wade Wells Chapman in Jackson, Mississippi, died at the age of 75 at his home in Byram, Mississippi.

 

Clayton survived by his only son, Bradley Clayton Guy, three grandchildren – Jacob Nicholas Guy, Abigail Melane Guy, and Georgia Grace Bowman along with nephews Chauncey and...

Aug 17, 2022

 

 Billy Wayne Herrington was born in Forrest County Mississippi on August 15, 1941. He passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on August 17, 2022. He is survived by his long-time loving companion, Connie Reynolds; sister, Annie Lois Herrington; children, Sherry (Larry) Smith, Daniel Herrington, and Laura Herrington; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He proudly served his country in...

Aug 14, 2022

 

Wesley Berry, 45, passed away on August 14, 2022. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m.

 

Wes began life as a perfect, happy, and easy-to-be-around child that grew into a handsome young man. He had a never-ending love for his family. He loved spending...

Aug 11, 2022

 

Christopher Neil Uzzle, 41, was born on October 30, 1980 to Neil and Sheila Uzzle and entered the gates of Heaven on August 11, 2022.

 

He married the love of his life, Julie, on March 27, 2004 and together, they had three sons who were his pride and joy. He worked at Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. for 23...

Aug 11, 2022

 

 

Brandon Lee Coleman passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was 23 years old.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Sunday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. at First...

Aug 10, 2022

 

Robert Glenn Thames, Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at First Pentecostal Church of Jackson on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.

 

Bob was born in Crystal Springs,...

Aug 10, 2022

 

Ryan Glenn Finnegan passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at his home in Florence. He was 49 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on August 27, 2022 from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. with Memorial Service immediately following at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.

Ryan was born August 30, 1972, in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was a craftsman...

Aug 10, 2022

Jo Strength, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS. The family will have a service at a later date.

Jo was born in Jackson, MS on September 08, 1934 to William Pridgen and Fannie Parker Pridgen. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.

She is survived by son, Joel Kohler of Pleasant Hills,...

Aug 10, 2022

 

Gary Michael Albright, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS.

 

Mike was born in Jackson, MS on...

Aug 7, 2022

 

Elizabeth Helen Combs, the three-week-old daughter of Tu and Caroline Combs passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was born July 12, 2022, in Jackson, MS.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 2:30 until the 3:30 p.m. funeral service all at...

Aug 6, 2022

 

Mary “Jane” Dunn Mason of Florence left this life Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home in Florence.  She was 79 years old.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 12th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at Langdale Cemetery in Langdale, Alabama.

Mrs....

Aug 4, 2022

 

Benny Sebren was born on July 10, 1952, in Brandon, MS, and entered into his heavenly home on August 4, 2022.  He spent much of his childhood in Brandon on Highway 471 where he learned about farming from his grandfather and cooking from his grandma. Benny loved spending time in the kitchen or on the grill, preparing delicious meals for...

Aug 4, 2022

 

 

 

Peggy Jane Dodd was born on July 29, 1943 to Bill and Sue Dodd. Bill was a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, which meant Peggy moved around a lot. A LOT. Florida, Georgia, Washington, The Philippines, and Newfoundland were all places she called home at one point. Her senior year of high school saw three...