Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Pam Alma Bridges

Pam Alma Bridges

Jan 12, 2025

Pam A. Bridges, age 61, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories.

Pam was well loved by...

Madison Brooke Walker

Madison Brooke Walker

Jan 12, 2025

Madison Brooke Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Canton, MS. She was 26 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The second visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00...

Virginia Carol Veach

Virginia Carol Veach

Jan 11, 2025

Virginia Carol Veach, born on May 2, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her hometown on January 11, 2024. She was the daughter of James Clifford and Ellan Virginia Dixon Smith from Jackson, MS. 

Carol was a devoted social worker who dedicated many years of her life to helping senior citizens. With a bachelor’s degree in social work, she...

Curley D. Champion

Curley D. Champion

Jan 11, 2025

Curley D. Champion, 83, passed away at his home on January 11, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer's. Mr. Champion was born at home in Terry and lived in Jackson for a few years but returned to Terry in the early 1960's. He began a building business and did very well but his love for cars finally lured him into the...

Malcolm Bordelon

Malcolm Bordelon

Jan 9, 2025

Malcom “Mac” Joseph Bordelon, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Mac was born in Pineville, Louisiana to Eva Ducote Bordelon and Sgt. Ivy Bordelon. He grew up in Marksville, Louisiana and graduated from Marksville High School. After graduation, Mac enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1960 – 1966. He bravely fought...

Delores Rickels

Delores Rickels

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Delores Rickels passed away at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  She was 87 years old and born April 14, 1937 in McComb, MS.  

Mrs. Rickels graduated high school in McComb and later moved to Jackson.  She enjoyed crocheting "Caps for Christmas" shoeboxes prior to her illness in 2024.  She crocheted 400 caps to be shared with children...

Richard Curtis Mullins, Sr.

Richard Curtis Mullins, Sr.

Jan 8, 2025

Richard “Ricky” Curtis Mullins Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home in Harrisville, MS. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, and again on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist...

Jerry Talley

Jerry Talley

Jan 7, 2025

Jerry Glen Talley, 87, met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday evening, January 7, 2025, after a long struggle with Lewy body and Alzheimer’s disease. He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

 Jerry was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on September 26, 1937, to Joseph Thurman Talley (Joe) and Earline Barnette Talley. They moved to Canton, Mississippi, when Jerry was young and...

Jesse Carroll Hodges

Jesse Carroll Hodges

Jan 7, 2025

Jesse Carroll Hodges, 80, on January 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS, he was surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born October 31, 1944, to Corrine and Carroll Hodges of Terry. MS. He was the youngest of two boys.

Jesse was a graduate of Terry High School. He went on to be a business owner...

Hascal Lavern Davis

Hascal Lavern Davis

Jan 4, 2025

Hascal Lavern "H.L." Davis passed away January 4, 2025, one month shy of 95 years old. The fourth of four sons, he was born February 6, 1930, in Lumberton, MS, to Murphy and Willie Mae Davis. Lavern enjoyed a long, healthy, and happy life which was filled with laughter, love for his family, and treating others as you would have...

Melinda O'Quin

Melinda O'Quin

Jan 4, 2025

Melinda O'Quin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in Byram, Mississippi, at the age of 66. Born on March 20, 1958, to Larue Son and Mildred Gloria Rodgers Lowery, in Mobile, Alabama.

Melinda was known for her positive spirit and infectious laughter, qualities that endeared her to all who had the privilege of...

Weldon Hays Harrison

Weldon Hays Harrison

Jan 2, 2025

Weldon Hays Harrison passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, and again on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 10:00...

Edwin Douglas Yoakum

Edwin Douglas Yoakum

Dec 31, 2024

Edwin Douglas “Doug” Yoakum went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home in Jackson, MS. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at...

Mac Edward Scarbrough

Mac Edward Scarbrough

Dec 30, 2024

Mac Edward Scarbrough (HCIC) passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home in Brandon, MS. He was 58 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 am.-1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. with burial following at...

Kenneth Kirk

Kenneth Kirk

Dec 29, 2024

Kenneth Kirk passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS.

Kenneth was a simple man. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the outdoors. He kept to himself and never bothered anyone. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army in the Panama conflict and made his living as a construction worker.

Kenneth is preceded in...

Jerrell Ballard

Jerrell Ballard

Dec 29, 2024

Jerrell Rae Ballard. 87, passed from this life December 29, 2024. He was born in New Orleans during the Great Depression, to Horace William and Margie May Morris Ballard on June 26, 1937. 

Jerrell grew up on a sugar cane plantation and graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, Louisiana, in May 1956. The day after graduation he hitch-hiked to Houston,...

Ashley Lynn Crumly

Ashley Lynn Crumly

Dec 27, 2024

Ashley Lynn Crumly, 40, passed away on December 18, 2024, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Chancellor Funeral Home of Florence, Mississippi is taking care of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com

Ashley was born on July 10, 1984, to Linda Birkhofer Jones and Denny Morgan. She married Gary Crumly...

Ruth Ann Hubbard

Ruth Ann Hubbard

Dec 27, 2024

Ruth Ann Hubbard went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 followed...

Cecil Dwayne Walker

Cecil Dwayne Walker

Dec 25, 2024

Cecil Dwayne Walker, 71, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  He passed away at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brandon.  Cecil was born on April 26, 1953, in Mendenhall, MS to Cecil Preston Walker and Annie Lee Abernathy Walker.  Cecil was the oldest child and was known as "Little Cecil"...

Dorothy Minette Skinner

Dorothy Minette Skinner

Dec 22, 2024

Dorothy “Minette” Skinner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024. She was 86 years old. She was born July 15, 1938, to Noah and Ruth Moore. 

Minette was raised in Lexington, MS, where she met and married William Louis Skinner. Minette and Louis made their home in Jackson, MS, where he was a Lieutenant...