Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Commander Robert M. Evans Dr. Retd.

Commander Robert M. Evans Dr. Retd.

Jan 4, 2021

Commander Robert M. Evans, Dr. Retired passed away on Monday, January 04, 2021 in Jackson, MS. He was 77 years old. He will be laid to rest in Midden, TX. Commander Evans was born to Blanton Hays Evans and Gladys Stein Mitchell on December 30, 1943 in Jackson, MS. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the US Navy...

Mr. George Francis Bokros

Mr. George Francis Bokros

Jan 3, 2021

George Francis Bokros, 84, of Florence, MS, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Merit Heath River Oaks, Flowood, MS. George was born on October 9, 1936, in Warren, Ohio, the son of George Steven and Mary Gmucs Bokros. George was very athletic and graduated from Fowler High School in 1954. He worked at 84 Lumber Company and had four...

Mrs. Vera Sue Beall

Mrs. Vera Sue Beall

Jan 2, 2021

Vera Sue Beall, 85, went to be with Jesus Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Plain View assisted living in Richland, MS. Due to Covid restrictions, the family is having a private family service. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Sue was born in Simpson County on April 5, 1935 to Rupert and Eula Mae Matthews Lewis. She...

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor, 68, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home in Florence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Service will be at the church at 12:00 noon, followed by...

Mr. Davis Lynn Ray

Mr. Davis Lynn Ray

Dec 28, 2020

Davis Lynn Ray, 65, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Copiah County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis

Dec 27, 2020

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis, 89, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home in Harrisville surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Due to the current guidelines regarding gatherings, mask or facial coverings must be...

Mrs. Maudell Anita Railsback

Mrs. Maudell Anita Railsback

Dec 27, 2020

Maudell Anita Railsback, 96 years young, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Riggs Manor where she had resided for the past 8 years. A family graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. Maudell was born on August 08, 1924 to Norb and Katherine Claire Perkins in Kosciusko, MS. She married the love of her...

Mrs. Lisa Marie Taylor

Mrs. Lisa Marie Taylor

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Lisa Taylor,51, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 29th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sinai Cemetery. Lisa was born on December 2, 1969...

Mr. Charles Willis Beck III

Mr. Charles Willis Beck III

Dec 26, 2020

Charles W. Beck III “Chuck”, age 61, of Terry, MS passed away December 26, 2020. Chuck was born in McComb, MS. April 11, 1959. He was a truck driver with FedEx Freight for more than 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but his grandkids were what kept him going. He loved the Mississippi State Bulldogs...

Mrs. Deborah Johnson

Mrs. Deborah Johnson

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Johnson,66, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Harrisville Baptist Church. The service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mrs. Deborah was born March 24, 1954 to...

Mrs. Doris Lillian Selby

Mrs. Doris Lillian Selby

Dec 22, 2020

Doris Lillian Selby, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Selby was born to Willie Ira Hutchison and Bertha Estelle Thompson Hutchison on November 23, 1925 in Choctaw County, MS. She moved...

Chef Henri Gaston van Goethem

Chef Henri Gaston van Goethem

Dec 22, 2020

Henri Gaston van Goethem passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 while surrounded by his family at his home in Florence. Henri was born in Berlin, Germany in 1935, where he spent most of his childhood during the WWII years. After completing his cooking apprenticeship in Berlin, he served as an Entremetier and Saucier in Switzerland and for the Royal Air...

Mrs. Ruth Baldwin Cowart

Mrs. Ruth Baldwin Cowart

Dec 21, 2020

This is the story of Mary Ruth Baldwin Cowart (Ruth). Ruth was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Ruth was an amazing wife, mom (to her so called farm animals), daughter, sister, and a baker of cornbread like no other could be. Ruth’s story starts on November 27, 1960, the oldest child to...

Mrs. Alma Jo Compere Kennedy

Mrs. Alma Jo Compere Kennedy

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Alma Joanne Compere Kennedy, 82, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home in Florence surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 23rd from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Briar Hill Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with burial to follow at Briar Hill...

Mrs. Billie Jo Davis

Mrs. Billie Jo Davis

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Billie Jo Davis, 85, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 21, 2020 at University Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 26th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service all at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born July 18, 1935...

Mr. Robert Mitford Megginson

Mr. Robert Mitford Megginson

Dec 19, 2020

Robert Mitford Megginson was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 19, 2020. He was 88 years old. Our devastating loss is heaven’s gain. He was born on August 02, 1932 to Oscar Gray Megginson and Gladys Lindsey Megginson in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Central High School. He earned his bachelor of...

Mr. Greg Lane Miller

Mr. Greg Lane Miller

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Gregory Lane Miller, 63, passed away on December 19, 2020. There will be a visitation at Country Woods Baptist Church in Byram from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 and from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2020. There will be a funeral service at 10:00 AM at Country Woods Baptist church on...

Mr. David Thomas McGuffee

Mr. David Thomas McGuffee

Dec 17, 2020

David Thomas McGuffee, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Due to the current pandemic, 10 people will be allowed in the building at a time and masks are required. A graveside...

Mr. Johnny Earl Stewart

Mr. Johnny Earl Stewart

Dec 17, 2020

Johnny Earl Stewart, 80, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Johnny was born March 26, 1940 in Carthage, MS to the late Preston and Bennie Stewart. He has lived in the Florence and Richland areas for...

Mr. John Sedrick Sharp

Mr. John Sedrick Sharp

Dec 17, 2020

John Sedrick Sharp, 81, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Braxton, MS. There are no arrangements at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Sharp was born March 23, 1939 in New Orleans, LA to the late Rudolph and Hazel Sharp. He began his career working as a Sanitarian...