Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Sep 10, 2022

 

Mary “Dolly” Helen Chapman Martin, 84, went peacefully to join her Heavenly Father on September 10, 2022, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side.

Dolly was born to Archibald and Eula Chapman on January 01, 1938. She was a native of and spent most of her life in the Jackson, MS area. She graduated from...

Sep 8, 2022

 

Maxine Maske Fowler, 84, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Anthology of Clayton View Assisted Living in Richmond Heights, Missouri.  Previous to moving to the St. Louis area, she resided for three years at the Orchard, a skilled nursing facility in Ridgeland, Mississippi. 

Ms. Fowler was born August 31, 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Alexander Maske in...

Sep 7, 2022

 

Daniel Lacey, 84, quietly passed away on September 7, 2022. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathy Lacey; his son, David Lacey; his daughter, Christi Eckelberry (Martin A. Eckelberry, II); his brother, Joseph (Joe) W. Lacey; his two granddaughters, Elizabeth Bolian (William Bolian), Jessica Nicholas; and two great-children, Lillian Eloise Bolian and William Wyatt Bolian....

Sep 7, 2022

 

Michael “Mike” Raymond Owen passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home in Harrisville surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, September 11th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held Monday, September...

Sep 6, 2022

 

Olgia Rea Little Williams passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 9th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories with...

Sep 2, 2022

Frances Powell Schilling left her earthly family to join her heavenly one on September 2, 2022. Celebrating her 100th birthday on August 23, 2022, she lived an eventful and interesting life full of love. In a letter she left to family to be opened at her death, she declared, “I will be happily singing (Yes! Me singing) praises to our...

Sep 1, 2022

 

John Michael Prystupa, Sr. passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Plain View Assisted Living in Richland. He was 74 years old. Family and friends will gather at Crestview Memorial Garden in Brandon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3rd to Celebrate his life.

John was born November 12, 1947, in Schnectady, NY to the late Michael and Bernice...

Aug 30, 2022

 

Steve E. Bray., often called “Bubba” by his family and friends, 70, died August 30, 2022, of natural causes. Steve was born, the son of Chief E.G. and Jean Bray, February 11, 1952 in Raymond, MS.  Steve graduated from Wingfield High School and Hinds Community College. After college, Steve devoted his adult life to serving the City of Jackson...

Aug 30, 2022

 

Samuel “Sam” Mark Kursar of Richland passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. He was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, September 6th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and the family ask that friends “come as they are, in jeans...

Aug 30, 2022

 

Jerrel Dale Smith of Brandon, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Arrington Living Center in Collins. He was 88 years old. The family will be holding a private graveside service at the Garden of Memories in Florence.

Jerrel was welcomed to heaven by his beloved grandson, Dustin Smith. He is survived by his...

Aug 24, 2022

 

Rexford “Rusty Russum passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home in Braxton. He was 61 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow...

Aug 23, 2022

 

John Wilson Dear passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his residence in Florence.  He was 74 years old.

John was born in Terry, MS, on October 13, 1947, to the late James Hardie and Mary Elizabeth Dear. He was raised in the Jackson area most of his life moving to the Florence area 8 years ago. He formerly...

Aug 23, 2022

 

Ed Keith was the embodiment of the quietly unexpected. 

 

Reading did not come naturally to young Ed, but his mother told many stories of how he would listen intently as she read to him and how he could retell every story. She saw in him the kind of smarts that schools sometimes missed, and she nurtured them so...

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...