Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ms. Cindy Marie Witt

Ms. Cindy Marie Witt

Nov 5, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Witt passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 5, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 49 years old. Cindy was born December 4, 1971 in Sioux Falls, SD. She lived in Brandon since 2008 and attended church at The Point. She worked at Lowe’s as a cashier since 2009. Cindy is...

Mrs. Catherine Lee Buffington

Mrs. Catherine Lee Buffington

Nov 4, 2021

Catherine Lee Buffington, born on August 19, 1934, was welcomed into heaven at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 with her girls surrounding her. Catherine was a good and faithful servant of the Lord and a caregiver and faithful friend to many. She was a Sunday school teacher to preschoolers most of her life. After retiring from UMMC gift...

Ms. Shelly Coats

Ms. Shelly Coats

Nov 4, 2021

Shelmardene “Shelly” Coats passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Coats was born October 21, 1945 in Salt Lake City, UT. She has lived in Richland with her daughter for the last 6 years. She loved her grandkids and great grandkids and enjoyed reading. She was a loving mother...

Mr. Larry James Fowler

Mr. Larry James Fowler

Nov 4, 2021

Larry James Fowler, Sr., 58, passed away on Thursday, November 04, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Terry Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A long-time resident of Jackson, Larry was born in Yazoo City, MS on April 16, 1963 to Lee Fowler and Bobbie Powell Fowler. He was previously employed as a mechanic. He...

Mr. Destry "Ryan" Vaughn

Mr. Destry "Ryan" Vaughn

Nov 4, 2021

Destry Ryan Vaughn passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. He was 24 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 7th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 in the chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park...

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ellison Ballance Jr

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ellison Ballance Jr

Nov 3, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Ellison Ballance, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 63 years old. There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Chuck was born June 28, 1958 to the late Charles, Sr. and Betty Ballance in Virginia Beach, VA. He has...

Mrs. Shirley Elaine Fisher

Mrs. Shirley Elaine Fisher

Nov 2, 2021

Shirley Elaine Fisher passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Brandon Court in Brandon, MS. Her family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 5th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Shirley was born...

Mr. Rufus Carroll Redditt

Mr. Rufus Carroll Redditt

Nov 2, 2021

Rufus Carroll Redditt passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was 78 years old. Mr. Redditt was born July 14, 1943 to the late Vibert and Nezzle Redditt in Yazoo County, MS. He was a truck driver who retired from ABF where he received many safety awards. He loved...

Mrs. Holly Dannette Yeates

Mrs. Holly Dannette Yeates

Oct 31, 2021

Holly Dannette Yeates, 47, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 02, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS with funeral services to be held on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Richland, MS. Mrs. Yeates was...

Mr. Bob Johnson

Mr. Bob Johnson

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Bob Johnson, age 74, died Friday, October 29, 2021 due to a vehicle accident. He was born March 10, 1947 in Shaw, Mississippi, the son of Edward Johnson and Frances Riddle Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from UPS after 30 years of service. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed. Left...

Mrs. Dianne Cameron

Mrs. Dianne Cameron

Oct 29, 2021

Dianne Cameron, 71, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation is from 12:00 noon until the service begins at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 2 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Georgetown Cemetery. Mrs. Cameron was born June 21, 1950 in Georgetown, MS to Elmer Franklin Knight and Pauline Taylor Knight....

Mrs. Penny Lynn Buckley

Mrs. Penny Lynn Buckley

Oct 29, 2021

Penny Lynn Buckley of Harrisville, Mississippi, was born on March 18, 1972, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to William Bruce Buckley and Angela Buckley and passed away on October 29, 2021, at Merit Health Central Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 49. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 1st, at Unity Baptist Church in Georgetown, Mississippi, and the...

Mr. Luther W. Turner Jr.

Mr. Luther W. Turner Jr.

Oct 27, 2021

Luther W. Turner, Jr. 85, died on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. Mr. Turner was born on May 21st, 1936, in Rosedale, MS. He was the proud son of a sharecropper, Luther W. Turner, Sr. and Lovie Ponds Turner. He served in the United States Army. Funeral services will be conducted at Highland Baptist Church in Crystal Springs, MS on Saturday,...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ray

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ray

Oct 27, 2021

Barbara Jean Kilpatrick Ray, 88, passed away from this world to be in the presence and glory of the living God on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Blake Assisted Living Community in Flowood. Visitation is from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 31st at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with a graveside service immediately following at 3:30 p.m. at...

Mr. Thomas Marvin Pace III

Mr. Thomas Marvin Pace III

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas Marvin Pace III passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS at the age of 79. A resident of Terry, MS since 1988, Tommy was born in Jackson, MS on October 29, 1941 to Thomas Pace, Jr. and Mary Mabry Pace. He was employed as a truck driver for 43 years, retiring from Air...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Townsend

Mr. Kenneth Ray Townsend

Oct 25, 2021

Obituary Ken Townsend, 59, of Florence, passed away at his home on Monday, October 25, 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 27th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Florence. Interment will be held at Florence Cemetery. Ken...

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer

Oct 24, 2021

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 28, from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral service all at Fellowship Baptist Church in Mendenhall. Interment will follow in...

Mrs. Alethia Davis

Mrs. Alethia Davis

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Alethia Davis passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Davis. She is survived by sister, Ann Patrick and brother, Keith Morrison, both of Terry, MS.

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler, 82, passed from this life Friday, October 22, 2021 at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Monday, October 25, 2021 from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker, 69, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home in Florence, MS. There will be a visitation on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Another visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM; this visitation will be followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. These...