Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Peggy Bowles Byrd

Mrs. Peggy Bowles Byrd

Nov 25, 2021

Peggy Bowles Byrd, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Byram and again on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church...

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home in Florence. She was 76 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 26th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. She will be laid to rest...

Mr. Donald Lee Smith Sr.

Mr. Donald Lee Smith Sr.

Nov 20, 2021

Donald L. “Donnie” Smith Sr., went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 20, 2021, with his family by his side. Visitation will be Friday, November 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, MS from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Mrs. Ivey "Gail" Baldwin

Mrs. Ivey "Gail" Baldwin

Nov 20, 2021

Ivey “Gail” Baldwin passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home in Raymond, MS. She was 61 years old. Gail was born on December 13, 1959 to J.W. and Dorothy Dunn. A long-time resident of Lebanon, TN, she had been living in Raymond for the past four years. She was a member of Lebanon United Pentecostal Church. Gail...

Charles Larry Worrell

Charles Larry Worrell

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Charles "Larry" Worrell passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 77 years old. There are now services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to follow.

Mr. Michael Duane Wall

Mr. Michael Duane Wall

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Michael Duane Wall passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 63 years old. No services are scheduled at this time. Michael was born January 11, 1958 to Robert L. Wall Sr. and Elsie Mae Wall in Jackson, MS. He lived in Florence and worked as a plumber.

Mrs. Gloria Jean Marble

Mrs. Gloria Jean Marble

Nov 14, 2021

Gloria Jean (Williams) Marble, 80, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, November 14, 2021, with her daughter by her side. She was born January 14, 1941, in the County Line Community of Rankin County, near Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was the 11th child of twelve born to James Madison Williams and Mollie Marie (Chapman) Williams. She was the beloved wife of...

Mr. Daniel "Dan" Lee Ogletree

Mr. Daniel "Dan" Lee Ogletree

Nov 13, 2021

Daniel Lee Ogletree passed away on November 13, 2021 at his home in Florence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 16th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until the 2:00 service. Dan was born on October 18, 1940 in Neshoba County. He was the sixth of thirteen children of Daniel...

Mr. James "Jim" Baker

Mr. James "Jim" Baker

Nov 11, 2021

Jim entered peaceful rest on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Baker and Alberta Barber, (Vaughn), his sister Sharon (Clifford) VanSon, and two brothers who died in infancy. He is survived by his children Daniel, Katelin, and Nicholas. As well as his favorite sister, Lori (Steven) Ford, his brother, Timothy Baker, and...

Steve "Tater" Wagner

Steve "Tater" Wagner

Nov 11, 2021

Mr. Steve “Tater” Wagner, 60, of Raymond, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 1-3pm Sunday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with funeral services at 3pm at the funeral home chapel. Born in Newton, Mr. Wagner had lived in Raymond for 22 years, coming from South Jackson. He was a retired Truck Driver with...

Mr. David Stewart Tompkins

Mr. David Stewart Tompkins

Nov 10, 2021

Full obituary pending.

Mr. Steven Michael Johnson

Mr. Steven Michael Johnson

Nov 9, 2021

Steven Michael Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Shreveport, LA. He was 32 years old. The family will receive friends from 4-8pm Monday November 15th, 2021 at Harrisville Baptist Church in Harrisville, MS and then again on Tuesday November 16th, 2021 from 9am until the 11am service at Harrisville Baptist Church with the burial to follow...

Mrs. Gloria "June" Macoy

Mrs. Gloria "June" Macoy

Nov 7, 2021

Gloria “June” Jennings Macoy passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home in Harrisville. She was 80 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, November 10th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral Service will be Thursday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at New Covenant...

Mr. Gene Bayne Harris Jr.

Mr. Gene Bayne Harris Jr.

Nov 5, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Bayne Harris, Jr. passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was 70 years old. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 13th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence at 2:00 p.m. Gene was born December 27, 1950 to the late Eugene and Betty Harris in Kansas City, MO where he lived...

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...