Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Virgil Richard Posey Jr.

Mr. Virgil Richard Posey Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

Virgil Richard Posey, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 at his home. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family will have a memorial service at a later date. Richard was born March 16, 1965 and grew up in south Jackson. He graduated as a member of the Forest Hill Class of 1983 where he played football and baseball...

Mrs. Charlotte Mae Fitzgerald

Mrs. Charlotte Mae Fitzgerald

Feb 1, 2022

Charlotte Mae Fitzgerald gained her angel wings on February 01, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, February 04, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte was born on March 15,1939 in Jackson, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Mr. Jack Alfred Liedke

Mr. Jack Alfred Liedke

Feb 1, 2022

Jack Alfred Liedke Mr. Jack Alfred Liedke passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in St. James, MO at the Missouri Veteran’s Home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 7th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Byram. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park,...

Robin Juve Sweat

Robin Juve Sweat

Jan 30, 2022

Robin Juve Sweat passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Meridian, MS. She was 65 years old. Robin was born March 8, 1956 to the late Bernard Juve and Granner Griffin in New Jersey and grew up in Picayune, MS. She served her country in the U.S. Army and after her discharge, she moved to the Jackson area. She loved...

Mr. Andrew Pack Browning

Mr. Andrew Pack Browning

Jan 28, 2022

Andrew Pack Browning passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 in Florence, MS. He was 25 years old. No Services are scheduled at this time. Andrew was born January 6, 1997 in Knoxville, TN and was raised in Florence, MS. He loved his daughter, Rosalyn, dearly. He enjoyed cars, especially his Acura Integra. He was a generous, loving and helpful guy...

Mrs. Mary Lynn Taggart

Mrs. Mary Lynn Taggart

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lynn Taggart, 77, of Florence, MS passed away on Friday, January, 28, 2022 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a visitation on Friday, February 4, 2022 from Noon until 2:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral will be at Chancellor Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Natchez...

Mr. Gabriel  "Gabe" E. Martin

Mr. Gabriel "Gabe" E. Martin

Jan 27, 2022

Gabriel Eugene Martin, “Gabe”, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Merit Heath River Oaks in Flowood. He was 21 years of age. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, January 30th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one-hour...

Mr. William Charles Campbell

Mr. William Charles Campbell

Jan 27, 2022

William Charles Campbell, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Reeds Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Stewart, MS. Charles was born in...

Mrs. Carole Gardner McColister

Mrs. Carole Gardner McColister

Jan 26, 2022

Ms. Carole Gardner McColister passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, January 29th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Ms. McColister was born March 21, 1949 to the late Walter Prentiss and Ardis...

Mr. Michael "Mike" J. Sebren Sr.

Mr. Michael "Mike" J. Sebren Sr.

Jan 26, 2022

Michael “Mike” Joe Sebren, Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Richland, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 1st from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, with Graveside Service following at Clear Branch Cemetery in Florence. Mike was born August 18, 1969 in Brandon, MS and lived most of his life in Richland. He was...

Mr. John Lyndon Davis

Mr. John Lyndon Davis

Jan 25, 2022

John Lyndon Davis, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories. Born in Jackson, MS on June 30, 1957, Lyndon had been a resident of Terry...

Mr. Bobby "Lamar" Sanders

Mr. Bobby "Lamar" Sanders

Jan 24, 2022

Bobby Lamar Sanders passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 24, 2022 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Funeral Service will be Friday, January 28th at 11:00 a.m. at...

Rev. Roy Marcus Wingard

Rev. Roy Marcus Wingard

Jan 23, 2022

Rev. Roy Marcus Wingard of Jackson, MS, passed into the arms of Jesus at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was 62 years old. He was born September 23, 1959 to the late James and Bonnie Wingard in Elmore, AL. “Roy was in the hospital / rehab facilities since...

Mrs. Mary "Lynne" Tucker

Mrs. Mary "Lynne" Tucker

Jan 23, 2022

Mary Lynne (Farrell) Tucker was born in Electric Mills, Mississippi in 1940 and left us on January 23, 2022. Daughter of the late Mary Frances Farrell (who made sure Lynne played piano) and Ralph Farrell, Sr (who made sure Lynne always had a puppy). Lynne was sister to the late Ralph Rush Farrell (Becky) and aunt to Katie Farrell and...

Mr. Terry Lee Hales

Mr. Terry Lee Hales

Jan 23, 2022

Terry Lee Hales, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Florence, MS. Terry was born on December 12, 1948 in Philadelphia, Miss. to the late Pauline Burt Hales and Arthur Lee Hales. He was raised in Jackson, Miss. and graduated from Central High School in 1968. Terry worked for more than 30 years in route sales for various...

Ms. Alesia Mae Dufrene

Ms. Alesia Mae Dufrene

Jan 19, 2022

Alesia Mae Dufrene passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was only 61 years of age. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Serenity Falls, 4866 Kennedale New Hope Road, Suite 310, Fort Worth, TX 76140. Alesia was born June...

Mrs. Sara Ann Roberts

Mrs. Sara Ann Roberts

Jan 19, 2022

Sara Ann Roberts, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Roberts was born on August 23, 1941 in Jackson, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Prisock and Katherine Littlefield Prisock and her husband of 33 years, William “Bob” Roberts. She is survived by daughter, Renee (Paul) Britt of Geismar, LA;...

Mr. Calvin Pickett

Mr. Calvin Pickett

Jan 19, 2022

Best known for his love of fishing, race cars and bringing smiles to countless children while filling in for “Santa” during the holidays, Lessley “Calvin” Pickett of Richland, MS passed away at the age of 69 on January 19, 2022 surrounded by his children. Calvin was born December 6, 1952 in McComb, MS to William Abner and Lorella Ratcliff Pickett....

Mrs. Elizabeth Elaine Morris

Mrs. Elizabeth Elaine Morris

Jan 17, 2022

Elizabeth Elaine Morris, 78, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will follow on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Marks Cemetery in Marks, MS. Raised...

Mr. George Richard Morgan

Mr. George Richard Morgan

Jan 17, 2022

George Richard Morgan, 87, of Richland, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, surrounded by his family. Mr. Morgan, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, was born November 27, 1934 of Durant, MS. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Morgan. He is survived by his children, Kevin Morgan of Brandon, MS, Karen...