Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Jeff Howard Schell

Mr. Jeff Howard Schell

May 17, 2022

Jeff Howard Schell, 67, was born March 18, 1955, and lived until he didn’t on May 17, 2022, after a long 3 ½ year battle with multiple myeloma. He is preceded in death by his mother, Florence Schell and father Robert Schell. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ellen; his brother, Mike (Kathy) Schell of Brandon; sister,...

Mrs. Edna Ruth Cranford

Mrs. Edna Ruth Cranford

May 17, 2022

Edna Ruth Rogers Cranford, born on April 09, 1928 in Canton, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS....

Mr. James "J.W." Smith

Mr. James "J.W." Smith

May 15, 2022

James Welborn Smith passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his home in Florence. He was 93 years old.The family will hold a Memorial Service on Sunday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. all at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Florence. Mr. Smith was born January 19, 1929, to the...

Mr. Robert Rodney Vance

Mr. Robert Rodney Vance

May 15, 2022

Robert Rodney Vance, 83, went home to the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at Little Providence Baptist Church in Picayune, MS on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Little Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. A recent resident of...

Mrs. Beatrice S. Greer

Mrs. Beatrice S. Greer

May 14, 2022

Mrs. Beatrice S. Greer, age 87, currently of Braxton, MS exchanged this life for eternity in heaven on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Restoration Church in Florence, MS. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:00 p.m....

Mrs. Jamie Jenkins Beck

Mrs. Jamie Jenkins Beck

May 11, 2022

Jamie Lynn Jenkins Beck, 50, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Jamie received her degree in Finance from Mississippi College and her Master’s Degree from Belhaven University. She worked for Common Cents Solutions for 13 years until her illness in 2019. She loved camping, gardening, and her animals. She was a member of Wynndale Baptist Church....

Mr. Dale Martin Moody

Mr. Dale Martin Moody

May 11, 2022

Dale Martin Moody, of Richland, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. He was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, May 15th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Jackson, MS and again on Monday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. until the...

Ms. Nancy Busby

Ms. Nancy Busby

May 9, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Jo Busby, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Byram Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 11am – 1pm with a service at 1pm, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Nancy Jo Busby was born...

LeeRoy Paul Harrison

LeeRoy Paul Harrison

May 6, 2022

LeeRoy Paul Harrison, 81, passed away on May 6, 2022, in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Tuesday May 10, 2022, from 5-8 pm and again Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 1-2pm. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral home Chapel. Interment will follow in Star Cemetery. LeeRoy was born September 29, 1940, in Texas...

Mrs. Sue Miller

Mrs. Sue Miller

May 5, 2022

Leonard “Sue” Keene Miller was born in Bristol, Virginia, on December 20th, 1943. She entered Heaven’s Gates on April 18th, 2022, at home surrounded by family and friends.Sue was a loving mother of four and a devoted wife to Jim for 54 years. She loved spendingtime with her grandchildren, listening to music, watching religious services, and anything aboutElvis. She retired...

Mrs. Billie Louise Wilkerson

Mrs. Billie Louise Wilkerson

May 5, 2022

Mrs. Billie Wilkerson, 89, passed away on May 5, 2022. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 7th at 11:00am at Garden of Memories in Florence. Mrs. Billie was born in Pearl River County to a farm family. She spent 6 years in New Orleans then moved to Memphis where she started Wilkerson Sound Studio where she was...

Mrs. Pearl Beatrice Quick

Mrs. Pearl Beatrice Quick

May 3, 2022

Pearl Quick, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her home in Florence. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 4th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 5th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Clear Branch...

Mrs. LaPearl "Pearl" Beatrice Quick

Mrs. LaPearl "Pearl" Beatrice Quick

May 3, 2022

Pearl Quick, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her home in Florence. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 4th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 5th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Clear Branch...

Mrs. Carolyn McLemore Matheny

Mrs. Carolyn McLemore Matheny

May 2, 2022

Carolyn McLemore Matheny, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, May 02, 2022 at the age of 80. A graveside service will be held in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS on Thursday, May 05, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Matheny was born on April 1942 in Seminary, Mississippi to Alex McLemore and Lula Tisdale McLemore. She...

Larry D. Williams

Larry D. Williams

May 1, 2022

Larry Dewayne Williams passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home in Florence. He was 62 years old.

Son of Curley Williams and Ruth Peavey. He was brother to Jimmy Wayne Blackstock, Irene Blackstock, and his brother Earl Williams who now rest in heaven with him. We can’t forget his brother Jerry King who was always by his side....

Mr. Edward "Butch" Tinnon Jr.

Mr. Edward "Butch" Tinnon Jr.

May 1, 2022

Mr. Edward “Butch” Tinnon, Jr.,45, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 1, 2022. The family will receive friends Thursday May 5, 2022, beginning at 10:30 am until the 11:00 am Memorial service all at Harrisville Baptist Church. Rev. Rich Mayfield officiating Butch was born on September 4, 1976, in Greenville, MS to Edward Williams Tinnon, Sr. and Charlotte...

Mr. Dennis Ray Broome Jr.

Mr. Dennis Ray Broome Jr.

May 1, 2022

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Mr. Jimmy R. Estes

Mr. Jimmy R. Estes

Apr 29, 2022

Mr. Jimmy R. Estes, age 75, passed away at home in Terry, MS on April 29, 2022 after several years of health issues and treatments. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 11 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram, MS with his friend and pastor, Bro. Jay Frazier of Lakeshore Church,...

Mr. James "Jim" William Reed

Mr. James "Jim" William Reed

Apr 26, 2022

James “Jim” William Reed, of Pearl, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Reverend Jeff Holland, James...

Mr. Roy Keith Weaver

Mr. Roy Keith Weaver

Apr 25, 2022

Roy Keith Weaver, 62, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 25, 2022. The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 27, 2022, from 5:00pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday April 28, 2022, beginning at noon until the 2:00 pm funeral service in the chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Roy was born on December 7, 1959 in...