Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Billy Lee McAdams

Mr. Billy Lee McAdams

Mar 26, 2022

Billy Lee McAdams, 87, passed away in Clinton, MS on Saturday, March 26, 2022. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. His funeral will be on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:00 at the Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. His family will...

Mr. Carson Wayne Bufkin

Mr. Carson Wayne Bufkin

Mar 25, 2022

Carson Wayne Bufkin, 58, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 in Ridgeland, MS. He will be dearly missed by his family, but they are glad he has found peace without pain. Carson was born in Jackson, MS on January 18, 1964 to Percy Wayne Bufkin and Jeanette Hargons Bufkin. Carson may have been developmentally disabled, but that did not...

Mrs. Lucille Kitchens Connell

Mrs. Lucille Kitchens Connell

Mar 24, 2022

Lucille Kitchens Connell, 95, of Raymond, MS passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. Mrs. Connell and her late husband, Dennis Connell, had been residents of Riggs Manor since 2004. Prior to moving to Riggs Manor, they had lived in south Jackson in Alta Woods, and then in Brookwood Country club where they were avid golfers. She was born in Crystal...

Mrs. Brenda Kelly Singletary

Mrs. Brenda Kelly Singletary

Mar 23, 2022

Brenda Kelly Singletary passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in South Carolina. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, March 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior to the service all...

Mr. Douglas Lee Renfroe

Mr. Douglas Lee Renfroe

Mar 22, 2022

Mr. Douglas Lee Renfroe, 69, left his earthly body in exchange for his Heavenly Body on March 22, 2022 at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. The service will be available for Livestream via the Chancellor Funeral...

Mrs. Virginia Lee-George Cotten

Mrs. Virginia Lee-George Cotten

Mar 22, 2022

Virginia Lee Cotten, 86, passed away on March 22, 2022. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Private interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Virginia was born in Meridian, MS to Taft George and...

Mr. Thomas "Daddy Ham" Byrd

Mr. Thomas "Daddy Ham" Byrd

Mar 22, 2022

Thomas Allen Byrd, lovingly called “Daddy Ham” passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his home in Florence. He was 91 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Friday, March 25th...

Mr. Robert Anthony Blackwell

Mr. Robert Anthony Blackwell

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Anthony Blackwell, 52, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Tony was born in Jackson, MS on April 13, 1969. He was a hard worker...

Ms. Lisa Gail Brown

Ms. Lisa Gail Brown

Mar 18, 2022

Lisa Gail Brown of Florence passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Merit River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. She was 44 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Overstreet Cemetery...

Mrs. Terri Tew Kazery

Mrs. Terri Tew Kazery

Mar 16, 2022

Terri Tew Kazery, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Jackson, MS after battling brain cancer for over two years. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. with prayer service beginning at 5:30 p.m. On Monday March 21, 2022 at Cathedral of Saint Peter in...

Mr. Paul Wayne Andrews

Mr. Paul Wayne Andrews

Mar 15, 2022

Paul Wayne Andrews of Richland passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. He was 62 years old. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at River of Life Pentecostal Church, 1204 Lowe Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Paul was...

Mr. William "Shelby" Hubbard Sr.

Mr. William "Shelby" Hubbard Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

William Shelby Hubbard, Sr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home in Florence. He was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 17th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. He...

Mrs. Flake Johnson Orr

Mrs. Flake Johnson Orr

Mar 14, 2022

Flake Johnson Orr, 93, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Salem Independent Methodist Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Flake was born in Ackerman, MS on September 30, 1928 to Fred Johnson and Charlotte Murphy Johnson. She loved fishing, gardening, and cooking. She...

Mr. Larry Wayne Byrd

Mr. Larry Wayne Byrd

Mar 12, 2022

Larry Wayne Byrd, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS. A memorial visitation will be held at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence, MS on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Larry was born in Jackson, MS on June 28, 1951 to Barney...

Mrs. Eva Bell Williamson

Mrs. Eva Bell Williamson

Mar 9, 2022

Eva Bell Williamson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at her home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at...

Mrs. Martha Glaze Weeks

Mrs. Martha Glaze Weeks

Mar 8, 2022

Martha Glaze Weeks, formerly of Pineville, presently of Hattiesburg, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Hattiesburg. She was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Sunday, March 13th at...

Mr. Donald Ben Levins Sr.

Mr. Donald Ben Levins Sr.

Mar 8, 2022

Donald Ben Levins, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at his home in Florence, MS. He was 64 years old. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Monday, March 14, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS....

Mrs. Betty Burchfield

Mrs. Betty Burchfield

Mar 7, 2022

Betty Burchfield was born to the late Clara Annette Watts and William Earl Tabor, II, on January 26, 1930 in Winston County, Mississippi and made her journey home to heaven on March 8, 2022. She immersed herself in her Christian faith from a very early age and loved her large family and country farm. She graduated from Lobutcha High School...

Mrs. Webbie O'Dare Hines

Mrs. Webbie O'Dare Hines

Mar 7, 2022

Webbie O’Dare Shows Hines, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 10, 1929 in Martinville, Mississippi to Baker and Eva Shows and was the fourth of eight children. Webbie grew up on an 80-acre farm, where her lifelong work ethic...

Mary Dann Stampley

Mary Dann Stampley

Mar 7, 2022

Mary “Danny” Stampley,87, passed from this earthly life into her Heavenly Father’s arms on March 07, 2022 at Merit Health Central. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Danny,...