Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Richard Leo Renfro, Sr.

Richard Leo Renfro, Sr.

Jun 26, 2022

 

Richard Leo Renfro, Sr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 71 years old.

Richard was born September 6, 1950, to the late Mose and Louise Renfro in San Angelo, TX. He has lived in Richland the past 6 years, moving from Clinton. He worked as a purchasing...

Jackie Tyer Pyles

Jackie Tyer Pyles

Jun 25, 2022

 

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tyer Pyles passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was 68 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, June 29th from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Rev. Malcolm Pinion will officiate.

Jackie...

Charlotte Dykes Cosper

Charlotte Dykes Cosper

Jun 22, 2022

 

Charlotte Dykes Cosper, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Hospice Ministries from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation will be held at Eastside Baptist Church in Pearl, MS on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. with a private graveside service to follow.

 

Charlotte was born August...

Garrett Whitehead

Garrett Whitehead

Jun 21, 2022

 

Emerson Garrett Whitehead passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at UMMC surrounded by his loving family. He was 93 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again at First Baptist Church of Terry on Saturday,...

Sidney "Buster" Odom, Jr

Sidney "Buster" Odom, Jr

Jun 21, 2022

Sidney Earl “Buster” Odom, Jr. passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 65 years old. Sidney was born April 24, 1957, in Jackson, MS to the late Sidney Earl, Sr and Liddell Bridgers Odom. He loved his family, especially his God Grandchild/ nephew, Jace. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and talking. Buster rarely ever...

Jordan Daniel Kazery

Jordan Daniel Kazery

Jun 20, 2022

Jordan Daniel Kazery, 12, passed away June 20, 2022. He was born March 5, 2010 to Ashley Blakeney Kazery and Joseph "Josey" Kazery.  He lived in Clinton with his parents and brother Jaden. The Family will receive friends for visitation at Lakeshore Church in Byram, MS on Thursday June 23, 2022 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and again at Lakeshore...

Robert Lee Atherley, Jr.

Robert Lee Atherley, Jr.

Jun 19, 2022

 

 

Robert Lee Atherley, Jr. of Florence, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Waynesboro, TN. He was 60 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 14th from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of his Life service beginning at 3:00 p.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.   

Robert was born...

Justin David Taylor

Justin David Taylor

Jun 19, 2022

 

Justin David Taylor of Mendenhall, MS passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Florence. He was 30 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Mendenhall. The funeral service will be Friday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. also...

Virgil Owen Douglas

Virgil Owen Douglas

Jun 19, 2022

 

Virgil “Butch”  Douglas of Utica, Mississippi, passed away in the late evening on  June 19, 2022. He was 70 years old. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022 with interment to follow at...

Annie "Ann" Mae Ainsworth

Annie "Ann" Mae Ainsworth

Jun 19, 2022

 

Mrs. Annie “Ann” Mae Ainsworth passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Plainview Assisted Living in Richland. She was 88 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, June 21st from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at...

Gladys Gordon

Gladys Gordon

Jun 18, 2022

 

Mary “Gladys” Gordon passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83. Gladys was born January 29, 1939, in Clay County, MS to the late Robert S. and Lillie Lanham Ivy. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church Byram where she served in several capacities, she mostly enjoyed greeting the community with...

Patricia Mahoney McNair

Patricia Mahoney McNair

Jun 17, 2022

 

Patricia “Pat” Ann Mahoney McNair was promoted from this life on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Florence, MS. Pat was born on March 19, 1941 in Kendricks Ferry, LA. She was predeceased by her husband, J.B. McNair, her parents, Rev. T.J. Mahoney and Maxine Tidwell Mahoney, one sister, Mary Jane Mahoney, her paternal grandparents, John and Janice Mahoney and...

Ronnie Woods

Ronnie Woods

Jun 16, 2022

 

Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Woods passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was 75 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 20th from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Ronnie was born April 1, 1947, in Jackson, MS to...

Mary Joann Oswalt

Mary Joann Oswalt

Jun 16, 2022

 

Mary Joann Oswalt, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 16,2 022 at her home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow...

Nelson "Bob" Walters

Nelson "Bob" Walters

Jun 14, 2022

 

Nelson “Bob” O’Neal Walters, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS.

 

Nelson was born...

Mamie Lee Brummett

Mamie Lee Brummett

Jun 13, 2022

 

Mamie Lee Grantham Brummett passed away on June 13, 2022, after a long struggle with dementia.  Services are Saturday, June 18th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, MS, immediately following the service. 

Mamie was...

Kelley Walker

Kelley Walker

Jun 10, 2022

Kelley Coleman Walker passed away on June 10, 2022, unexpectedly at his home.  Kelley was born on September 30, 1965 in Magee, MS. Later, he moved to Jackson, MS where he graduated from Jim Hill High School and currently resided in Pelahatchie, MS.  In 1996, Kelley married the love of his life, Carrie Finch Walker. In May of this year,...

Leon Nichelson

Leon Nichelson

Jun 6, 2022

Leon Nichelson passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home in Braxton. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 10th from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He will be laid to rest in the Garden of...

Philip John Thiac III

Philip John Thiac III

Jun 5, 2022

 

Philip John Thiac III, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 05, 2022 at his home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will held at St. Therese Catholic Church in Jackson, MS on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.

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Arthur Brooks Weathersby

Arthur Brooks Weathersby

Jun 5, 2022

 

Arthur Brooks Weathersby, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 05, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Terry in Terry, MS on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery.

 

Arthur was born in El Paso, TX on...