Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Denson Albert Carr Jr.

Mr. Denson Albert Carr Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

Denson Albert Carr, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 71 years old. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Jackson, MS, Mr. Carr was born to Denson Carr and Ethel Mayfield Carr on January...

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor

Feb 5, 2021

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor, MS Air National Guard Retired, a great Soldier and Fallen Hero, has been released from duty and moved on to his heavenly home on Friday, February 05, 2021. He was 67. Due to the current pandemic, a private family funeral service was held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Interment followed...

Mr. James William Haley

Mr. James William Haley

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. James William Haley passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Merit Health Central in Jackson.

Mrs. Jimmie Sue Furlow

Mrs. Jimmie Sue Furlow

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmie Sue Barlow Dear Furlow, 91, passed from this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. A Graveside Service will be held at Harrisville Cemetery on Monday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence is assisting the family with arrangements. Jimmie was born in Harrisville, MS to J.D. and Ola Barlow. She...

Mr. Roger Velton Oliver

Mr. Roger Velton Oliver

Feb 3, 2021

Roger Velton Oliver, 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at Gospel Chapel, 1550 Hwy 49 South, Richland, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in...

Mrs. Annice Jenkins Porter

Mrs. Annice Jenkins Porter

Feb 2, 2021

Mrs. Rosa “Annice” Jenkins Porter, 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins Cemetery in McAdams, MS....

Mr. Vance Brian Vosika

Mr. Vance Brian Vosika

Jan 30, 2021

Vance Brian Vosika, 52, a devoted father and Grump, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Family and friends will gather at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Saturday, February 06, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. to celebrate his life. Due to the current pandemic, facemasks are required. The funeral home encourages everyone to practice social distancing and will allow...

Willie "Bill" Bertrude Pittman Jr.

Willie "Bill" Bertrude Pittman Jr.

Jan 30, 2021

Willie Bertrude Pittman, Jr., 93, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Lakewood South memorial Park in Jackson. Bill was born January 4, 1928 in Bogalusa, La to Willie and Anna Parker Pittman. He was a longtime...

Mr. Robert Lyndle Johnson

Mr. Robert Lyndle Johnson

Jan 30, 2021

Robert Lyndle Johnson, 74, of Crystal Springs, MS, passed away at his home on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church on Feb. 2 with burial at the Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS, handled arrangements. Robert was born in Tylertown, MS on June 11, 1946. Early...

Mr. Thomas Gerald Buford

Mr. Thomas Gerald Buford

Jan 29, 2021

Thomas Gerald Buford was born January 01, 1947, to Gladys and Thomas Doyle (T.D.) Buford. He peacefully passed away on January 29, 2021 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and T.D., and his sister, Doylene. Gerald was married to the love of his life, Claudia, for 53 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and vacationing with...

Rosemary "Rose" Buynar Speir

Rosemary "Rose" Buynar Speir

Jan 29, 2021

Rosemary ‘Rose’ Buynar Speir, 94, of Byram, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. Rose was a resident of Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst, MS. As a longtime resident of Byram, she graduated from Byram High School in 1944, where she was voted “Best Girl Athlete” and “Campus Favorite”. She also spent many years...

Brenda Rogers Majors

Brenda Rogers Majors

Jan 29, 2021

Brenda Rogers Majors, 72, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 29, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Brenda was born January 28, 1949 in Terry, MS to Vernon and Retha Walker Lowe. She loved her Lord and served...

Mr. Larry Keith Simmons

Mr. Larry Keith Simmons

Jan 28, 2021

Larry Keith Simmons, of Brandon, MS, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Baptist Hospital after an extended illness, at the age of 80. Born in Jackson, MS, he attended Forrest County AHS. Following graduation, Larry joined the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, and a job in between, he moved with his wife, Betty Jean and family...

Mr. James Flanigan Doddridge

Mr. James Flanigan Doddridge

Jan 26, 2021

James Flanigan Doddridge, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. James was adopted at birth by James Doddridge Sr. and Ora McKinney Doddridge on August 26, 1949 in Jackson, MS, where he lived all of his life. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was a member of American Legion. A...

Mrs. Ruby Velma Gipson

Mrs. Ruby Velma Gipson

Jan 24, 2021

Ruby Velma Gipson, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Richland. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Gipson was born September 9, 1932 in Hinds County, MS to the late Henry and Edna Wade. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Terry. She served as...

Mrs. Peggy Sue Carlisle

Mrs. Peggy Sue Carlisle

Jan 24, 2021

Peggy Sue Carlisle, 59, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Florence. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangement. Peggy was born April 18, 1961 to the late Fermon and Carolyn Smith Walters, Jr. in Mendenhall, MS. She loved God and was a member of New Covenant Church. She enjoyed...

Mr. Mark Anthony Fonville

Mr. Mark Anthony Fonville

Jan 22, 2021

Mark Anthony Fonville, 53, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 in Richland. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25th at Jesus Name Tabernacle Garden of Memories. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Mark was born January 7, 1968 in Plain, MS to John and Mary...

Mrs. Audrey Whittington Hutto

Mrs. Audrey Whittington Hutto

Jan 21, 2021

Audrey Whittington Hutto, 94, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Due to the current pandemic, there will be a private family funeral service on Sunday, January 24, 2021 with Rev. Brad Hartzog officiating. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Hutto was born to Earl Dewey Whittington and Susie Sophia Keen Whittington on December...

Mrs. Doris Jean Prestwood

Mrs. Doris Jean Prestwood

Jan 21, 2021

Doris Jean Prestwood, 80, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Jean was born to John Paul Goza and Arrie Belle Goza on June 21, 1940 in Jackson, MS. She grew up dancing with her...

Mrs. Sheila Kay Nester

Mrs. Sheila Kay Nester

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Sheila Kay Nester, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, January 25th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and again, Tuesday, January 26th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson. The funeral service will begin...