Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. John Bradley Todd

Mr. John Bradley Todd

Jun 21, 2021

John Bradley Todd, 34, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A life-long resident of Terry, MS, Brad was born on June 15, 1987 to John Davis Todd and Marcia Casey Todd. A 2006 graduate of Terry High...

Mr. James Aaron Carpenter Jr.

Mr. James Aaron Carpenter Jr.

Jun 20, 2021

James Aaron Carpenter, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. He was 88 years old. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and again Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow...

Mr. Jimmie A. Murphy

Mr. Jimmie A. Murphy

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Jimmie Alphanso Murphy, 83, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. There will be a visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. His funeral service will be at 11:30 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mr. Murphy...

Aubree Rayne Strong

Aubree Rayne Strong

Jun 17, 2021

Baby Aubree Rayne Strong, 5 months old, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Her family will receive friends at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be a funeral at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Bolton Cemetery....

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Cook

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Cook

Jun 15, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Arnold Cook, 85 passed away at his home in Star on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. There will be a graveside service on Friday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Star Cemetery in Star, MS. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Charlie was born August 23, 1935 to the late Boyce and Mosselle Cook in Star,...

Mrs. Bonnie Elizabeth Roberts

Mrs. Bonnie Elizabeth Roberts

Jun 13, 2021

Bonnie Elizabeth Roberts, 84, went be to with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 15th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a service on Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00am in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Reformation Cemetery in Carthage. Mrs. Roberts was born...

Jayden Lee Shoemaker

Jayden Lee Shoemaker

Jun 12, 2021

Jayden Lee Shoemaker, 18, went be to with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 15th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a service following at 2:00pm in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Cemetery in Florence. Jayden loved being outdoors. He loved...

Mr. Carl Dewitt Hilton Jr.

Mr. Carl Dewitt Hilton Jr.

Jun 10, 2021

Carl D. Hilton Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 14 2021 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will follow at Hickory Ridge Cemetery on Tuesday, June 15, 2021...

Mrs. Lynda Lou Lee

Mrs. Lynda Lou Lee

Jun 9, 2021

Lynda Lou Lee, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 09, 2021. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS with a graveside service to follow. A long-time resident of Byram, MS, Lynda was born in Jackson, MS on September 09, 1939 to Otis Allen and Mary Wilson Allen....

Mr. Gary Lee Rice

Mr. Gary Lee Rice

Jun 8, 2021

Gary Lee Rice, 80, of Harrisville, MS passed away peacefully in his home on June 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Rice was born to the late Ernest and Brilla Rice in Harrisville on July 29, 1940. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Ruth; children James (Dana), Rusty (Wendy), Barbie (John), Richard; bonus children, Lisa...

Mr. Thomas Edward McGaha

Mr. Thomas Edward McGaha

Jun 8, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward McGaha, Sr. on June 8th, 2021. He was in his 94th year. He left us peacefully in his sleep with family in attendance while at the Juniper Village Skilled Nursing Community in Austin, Texas. Born in the small town of Arkabutla, Mississippi, He was a first-hand witness...

Mr. Terry Lyle Peterson

Mr. Terry Lyle Peterson

Jun 5, 2021

Terry Lyle Peterson, 63, of Raymond, Mississippi, died June 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born November 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, but called Mississippi home. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. A giant of a man, Terry was happiest in the mountains or on his bass boat. He...

Mrs. Ragan Pettigrew Jordan

Mrs. Ragan Pettigrew Jordan

May 31, 2021

Ragan Pettigrew Jordan passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home in Braxton. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 4th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Harrisville. A graveside service will follow at New Covenant Cemetery. Ragan Leigh Pettigrew was born to Ruby Lee Pettigrew and James Russell Pettigrew on January...

David Wayne "Dave" Davis

David Wayne "Dave" Davis

May 28, 2021

David Wayne “Dave” Davis, 61 of Jackson, MS passed away May 28, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation is 9am – 10:30am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with 11am graveside service at Springridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Terry. Dave worked for the Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for 34 years. He liked...

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....