Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Sue Mulholland

Mrs. Sue Mulholland

Nov 27, 2020

Dorothy “Sue” Freeny Mulholland, 92 years old, affectionately known as “Ms. Sue”, passed from her earthly home at Bedford Care Center of Marion to her heavenly home on Friday, November 27, 2020. Per her request, there will be a family graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Bob Mulholland, Sr. with...

Mr. Dennis Charles Ramage

Mr. Dennis Charles Ramage

Nov 26, 2020

Dennis Charles Ramage Sr. passed away at his home in Florence, MS on Thursday, November 26th, 2020 at the age of 70. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Ramage; his brother, Marvin Ramage; and grandchild, Alex Fuller. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 37 years. They were married on June 13th, 1983....

Mrs. Marion Rhen Viberg

Mrs. Marion Rhen Viberg

Nov 25, 2020

Mrs. Marion Rehn Viberg, 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home in Flowood. No arrangements are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Melinda Wright Jones

Mrs. Melinda Wright Jones

Nov 25, 2020

Melinda Ann Jones, 38, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Prattville Memorial Chapel in Prattville, AL with...

Mr. George Wayne Purvis

Mr. George Wayne Purvis

Nov 25, 2020

George Wayne Purvis, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private graveside service at Lakewood South Memorial Park. Mr. Purvis was born to James David Purvis and Johnnie Ella Dozier Purvis on January 17, 1935 in Hinds County, Mississippi where he...

Mrs. Jewel Jeannette Mathews

Mrs. Jewel Jeannette Mathews

Nov 23, 2020

Jewel Jeannette Mathews, 86, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Neshoba General hospital in Philadelphia, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the First Pentecostal Church of Jackson from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs. Mathews was born to...

Mrs. Evelyn Freeman

Mrs. Evelyn Freeman

Nov 21, 2020

Ollie Evelyn Freeman, 93, departed her earthly home on November 21, 2020, and entered her Heavenly home to be with her Lord Jesus. There will be a visitation Tuesday, November 24, from 9AM until the 10AM service at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Cemetery. Evelyn was born on February 28, 1927, in Centreville, MS, to Karl...

Mrs. Jean Summers Walton

Mrs. Jean Summers Walton

Nov 20, 2020

Jean Summers Walton, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial at Florence...

Mrs. Peggy Huffman

Mrs. Peggy Huffman

Nov 20, 2020

Loraine Agnes “Peggy” Huffman, 109, passed away on November 20, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A private funeral service will be held at a later date at Natchez Memorial Cemetery. Coming from Port Charlotte, FL, she had been a resident of Jackson, MS since 1990. She was a parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church and volunteered at...

Mrs Nancy Yvonne Morgan

Mrs Nancy Yvonne Morgan

Nov 19, 2020

Nancy Morgan, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow in the Garden of...

Mr. Melvin Gilmore

Mr. Melvin Gilmore

Nov 19, 2020

Clyde “Melvin” Gilmore, 92, passed from this earth to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his daughter’s home where he had lived with his precious wife, Sara, for the past two and a half years. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service...

Mrs. Laverne Roberts

Mrs. Laverne Roberts

Nov 19, 2020

Laverne Roberts, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private funeral service. Laverne was born to JP and Gladys (Hux) Turnage on February 01, 1936 in Hermanville, MS. She was a member of the Siwell Church of Christ. In her spare time,...

Mr. John Proctor Cadwallader

Mr. John Proctor Cadwallader

Nov 18, 2020

John Proctor Cadwallader, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A life-long resident of Jackson, John was born to John McArn Cadwallader and Vivian Hendricks Cadwallader on January 25, 1944. He served our country in the Army National Guard...

Mr. William Frank Clegg

Mr. William Frank Clegg

Nov 17, 2020

William Frank Clegg, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home in Ridgeland, MS. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in Harrisville, MS. William was born to Frank Junior Clegg and Ruby Merle Kelly Clegg on May 08, 1955 in Okinowa, Japan. He was employed...

Mrs. Helen Marie Graham

Mrs. Helen Marie Graham

Nov 17, 2020

Helen Marie Graham, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00—7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with the funeral service to follow on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Due to the current pandemic, masks are required and the...

Mr. Eddie Peeples

Mr. Eddie Peeples

Nov 16, 2020

Curtis Eddie Peeples, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 16, 2020 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Due to regulation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, the family will have a private family graveside service. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Grace, at Florence City Cemetery. Eddie was born January 22, 1934...

Dr. Dale Holloway Sr.

Dr. Dale Holloway Sr.

Nov 16, 2020

Dr. Lewis Dale Holloway, Sr., 88, crossed to his forever home on November 16, 2020. Dale, the second youngest of 10 children, was born in Carriere, MS, February 18, 1932 to John Milner and Lula Holloway. He met Patricia Lucas at Clarke College, and they were married on May 30, 1953 in Louise Baptist Church, which he was called to...

Mr. James G. Walker Sr.

Mr. James G. Walker Sr.

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. James (Jim) G. Walker, Sr., 87, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, November 16, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Terry beginning at 10 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. Please practice social distancing and the wearing of mask. Interment will be in Terry Cemetery. Jim was born...

Mr. Wayne Douglas Bynum

Mr. Wayne Douglas Bynum

Nov 13, 2020

Wayne Douglas Bynum, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial...

Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" N. Traylor

Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" N. Traylor

Nov 13, 2020

Jeffery “Jeff” Newton Traylor, 60, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 13, 2020, one day short of his birthday, at his home in Florence. Due to the guidelines regarding the Covid Pandemic, the family will have a memorial service at later date. Jeff was born November 14, 1959 to Dennis and Hilda Traylor in Hazlehurst, MS. He...