Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Judy Massingill

Judy Massingill

Jun 4, 2022

Judy Gail Massingill passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Tuesday, June 07, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at Albertville Memorial Chapel in Albertville, AL on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Albertville Memorial Cemetery.

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Dora Jean Mangum Whatley

Dora Jean Mangum Whatley

Jun 4, 2022

 

Dora Jean Mangum Whatley died peacefully at home on June 4, 2022. A celebration of her life will take place  on June 9 at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church, in Star, Mississippi preceded by visitation at 10:00 A.M. followed by committal service in the church cemetery.  Visitation will also take place June 8 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Wesleyanna.    ...

Grace Ann Witherington

Grace Ann Witherington

Jun 2, 2022

Grace “Gracie” Ann Kappos Witherington, 85, resident of Terry, MS, passed away on Friday, June 03, 2022, in Jackson, MS.

 

Grace was born in West Virginia on April 10, 1937. Her family later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she met the love of her life, Jerry Witherington.  They were married in October of 1955.  After they married, they had...

Mrs. Inge Elizabeth Gray

Mrs. Inge Elizabeth Gray

May 29, 2022

Inge Elizabeth Perleberg Gray, born on February 07, 1944 in Koln, Germany, passed away on May 29, 2022 in Jackson, MS at the age of 78. Inge was the daughter of Suzanne Perleberg and a devoted wife to John E. Gray, who both preceded her in death. She was a loving mother to Gregory L. Dearfield, Sr.; a cherished grandmother...

Mr. Larry Gene Leonberger

Mr. Larry Gene Leonberger

May 29, 2022

Larry Gene Leonberger, of Florence, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his home. He was 61 years old. Larry was born July 25, 1960, to Billy Roy and Nellie Leonberger in St. Louis, MO. He was a graduate of Florence High School and later retired from Sanderson's Farm as the National Sales Director. Along with his father, Billy Roy...

Mrs. Dorothy B. Loftin

Mrs. Dorothy B. Loftin

May 28, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy B. Loftin, age 88, died Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born April 16, 1934, in Rankin County, MS to Donnie Barlow and Ella Irene Sandifer Barlow. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence from 5:00 pm until 8 pm and again on Wednesday, June 1 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Beaird

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Beaird

May 26, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Beaird passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was 68 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, May 31st at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS. She will be laid to rest in...

Presley Bell Sandifer

Presley Bell Sandifer

May 26, 2022

Presley Bell Sandifer, 21 months, gained her angel wings Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Blair E. Batson Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 4, 2022, beginning at noon until the 2:00 PM Celebration of her life in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Lakewood South Cemetery in Jackson. Presley...

Mrs. Patricia Lynn Wooten

Mrs. Patricia Lynn Wooten

May 25, 2022

Patricia Lynn Wooten, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Senatobia, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.?11:30 a.m. with a graveside service to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS at 12:00 p.m. Patty was born in Jackson, MS on August 30, 1951...

Ms. Judy Brady McGrady

Ms. Judy Brady McGrady

May 24, 2022

 

Ms. Judith "Judy" Cossette Brady McGrady went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence. She was 74 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, June 11th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service in the chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in...

Mr. William Carl "Billy" Mancil

Mr. William Carl "Billy" Mancil

May 20, 2022

William Carl Mancil, age 86, longtime resident of Richland, MS, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, May 23 at Chancellor Funeral Home Florence from 12:30 until the Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Richland City Cemetery. Mr. Mancil was born in...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Smith

Mr. Robert "Bob" Smith

May 20, 2022

Robert “Bob” Welton Smith of Vicksburg passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home in Vicksburg with his family by his side. He was 86 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 24th from 9:30 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He will be laid to...

Mr. Richard Allen Rowland

Mr. Richard Allen Rowland

May 19, 2022

Richard Allen Rowland, 84, of New Iberia, LA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning, May 19, 2022 at his nursing home in Byram, MS. He was born November 28, 1937 in Sacramento, CA, the second of five children. He graduated high school. Then, at 18 years old, he joined the Navy in February 1956. He chose the...

Mrs. Bobbie Latham Roberts

Mrs. Bobbie Latham Roberts

May 18, 2022

Bobbie Roberts, our sweet, precious, loving Wife, Momma, Grandmomma, Great-grandmomma, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, and dear friend, passed gently into her eternal home with Jesus Christ her Savior on May 18, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, May 23, from 10-12 at Chancellor Funeral Home on Siwell Rd. in Byram with the funeral service following at noon. Bobbie was born in Ethel, MS,...

Mr. Knoff Landon Staten

Mr. Knoff Landon Staten

May 18, 2022

Knoff Landon Staten, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Knoff was born in Charleston, MS...

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....