Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Joe Timothy Byrd

Mr. Joe Timothy Byrd

May 28, 2021

Joe Timothy Byrd passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, May 29th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Star Baptist Church Community Life Center. There will be a funeral service Sunday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one...

Mrs. Bobbie Rae Thompson

Mrs. Bobbie Rae Thompson

May 27, 2021

Bobbie Rae Thompson, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 01, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Thompson was born on August 04, 1930 in Jackson, MS to W.A. Martin and Jennie Womack Martin. She worked...

Mrs. Anita Kennedy Adcock

Mrs. Anita Kennedy Adcock

May 26, 2021

Anita Kennedy Adcock passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday May 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with funeral services being held on Saturday May 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and laid to rest at Richland City Cemetery....

Mrs. Myrtle Simmons McGaha

Mrs. Myrtle Simmons McGaha

May 26, 2021

She was in her 94th year. She left us peacefully in her sleep while in the same room with her beloved husband Tom of 69 years at the Juniper Village Skilled Nursing Community in Austin, Texas. Born in the small town of Utica, Mississippi, she witnessed all of the incredible history that unfolded for the greatest generation. After graduation from...

Mr. Jeremy Wayne Lewis

Mr. Jeremy Wayne Lewis

May 24, 2021

Jeremy Wayne Lewis passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was 27 years old. Born in Mobile, AL on November 14, 1993, he was raised in Baldwin County, MS. Jeremy graduated from Fairhope High School in 2015. He is survived by his mother, Melody Lewis Curtis.

Mr. William Kelly Martin Jr.

Mr. William Kelly Martin Jr.

May 23, 2021

William Kelly Martin, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 with family at his side. A family graveside will be held at Tylertown Cemetery in Tylertown, MS. W.K. was born on January 12, 1929 in Tylertown, MS to William Martin, Sr. and Bernice Beard Martin. He was a long-time resident of Byram, MS before moving to Florence in 2005....

Mr. Kenneth Larry Whittington Jr.

Mr. Kenneth Larry Whittington Jr.

May 22, 2021

Kenneth Larry Whittington, Jr., passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was 54 years old. A longtime resident of the Terry/Byram area, Mr. Whittington was born on October 20, 1966 to Kenneth Whittington, Sr. and Helen Wadsworth Whittington. He was employed as a carpenter all of his life. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to...

Katye Lucille (Cooper) Summerlin

Katye Lucille (Cooper) Summerlin

May 22, 2021

Katye Lucille Cooper Summerlin, born May 11, 1933, has joined her heavenly Father, Saturday, May 22, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, May 28, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence,...

Mrs. Sally Magdeline Eckles

Mrs. Sally Magdeline Eckles

May 21, 2021

Mrs. Sally Knott Eckles, 97, died Friday May 21st at her home in Pleasant View, TN. Visitation will be from 2-7 Sunday, May 23, 2021 and again Monday, May 24, 2021 from 11am until the 1pm funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs. Eckles was a lifelong resident of Mississippi until...

Mr. Billy E. Ball

Mr. Billy E. Ball

May 20, 2021

Billy Eugene Ball, 65, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 20, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at First...

Mrs. Dollie Ruth Belk

Mrs. Dollie Ruth Belk

May 19, 2021

Dollie Ruth Belk, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial...

Mrs. Nettie Lou Harris

Mrs. Nettie Lou Harris

May 15, 2021

Nettie Lou Graham Harris, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mrs. Harris was born on August 05, 1925 in Greenville, TX to Wiley and Litha Russel Graham. She was married to Allen W. Harris, who preceded her in death. They were members of St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Harris was also...

Mrs. Lavada Maxwell-Caffey

Mrs. Lavada Maxwell-Caffey

May 12, 2021

Lavada Maxwell Caffey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 89. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Pak in Jackson, MS. She was born to the late Victor and Lottie Maxwell on December 12, 1931 in Brookhaven, MS. Lavada attended The School...

Mrs. Katie Louise Kirby

Mrs. Katie Louise Kirby

May 12, 2021

Katie Louise Stegall Kirby, went to be with her Lord on her 88th birthday, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home in Florence surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 16th from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be...

Mr. Stan Stephen Vail

Mr. Stan Stephen Vail

May 12, 2021

Full obituary pending.

Mrs. Eula Belle West Barron

Mrs. Eula Belle West Barron

May 10, 2021

Belle Barron, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was a loving wife to her husband, Thomas Wilson “T.W.” Barron for 39 years, before his passing in 1982. She deeply loved and cherished her daughter, Mitzi, before her passing in 2019. Belle was born to the late John Rivers West and Kate...

Mr. George L. Patterson Jr.

Mr. George L. Patterson Jr.

May 8, 2021

LTC (Ret) George L. Patterson, Jr., 78 passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS, on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel immediately following visitation....

Mr. James Burks

Mr. James Burks

May 7, 2021

James Clinton Burks, 60, of Terry, passed away on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021, from 11:00 until 1:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with funeral services to immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Lakewood South Cemetery. James was born on January 10, 1961 to Odell and Linda Burks...

Mr. Rex E. Allen

Mr. Rex E. Allen

May 3, 2021

Rex Edwin Allen, 64, passed away at his home in Florence on Monday, May 3, 2021. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. He will be laid to rest on Tuesday,...

Mrs. Miriam Day Holcomb

Mrs. Miriam Day Holcomb

May 2, 2021

Miriam Day Holcomb, 86, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 2, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Friday, May 7, at the Chancellor Funeral Home on Siwell Road in Byram. Services will be held 10 am on Saturday, May 8, at the Siwell Road Church of Christ (4075 S. Siwell...