Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Ronald Stanley Jones

Mr. Ronald Stanley Jones

Dec 9, 2020

Ronald Stanley Jones left this world on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital with Pam Kister Jones, his wife of 42 years, by his side, along with his children, Kimberly Jones and Kevin Jones and his sisters, Ann Dean and Lydia Parker. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 at Terry Cemetery from 10:00 a.m. until the graveside...

Mrs. Carol "Nonnie" Miller

Mrs. Carol "Nonnie" Miller

Dec 9, 2020

Carol “Nonnie” Miller, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Carol was born...

Mrs. Emma Gene Ingle

Mrs. Emma Gene Ingle

Dec 8, 2020

Emma Gene Ingle, 96, was born on August 15, 1924 and was called to heaven on Tuesday, December 08, 2020. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 at Franklin Baptist Church in Flora, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. with a graveside to follow at Bolton Cemetery. Emma Gene was preceded in death...

Mr. Billy Earl Pickell

Mr. Billy Earl Pickell

Dec 8, 2020

Billy Earl Pickell, (AKA PICKELL), 51, passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife and loved ones. The family will celebrate Billy’s life with a graveside service Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Richland Cemetery. Billy was born September 24, 1969 in Greenville, MS to Billy Ray and Emma Cotton Pickell. He...

Mrs Betty Malley Dear

Mrs Betty Malley Dear

Dec 6, 2020

Mrs. Gino Betty Ann Malley Dear, 81, of Harrisville, MS passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. There will be a visitation for Mrs. Dear on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Harrisville Baptist Church from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM and a funeral service at 11:00 AM also at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral service at Harrisville...

Mr. Bobby Max Purvis

Mr. Bobby Max Purvis

Dec 5, 2020

Bobby Max Purvis, 68, went to be with his Lord Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence in Florence. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Antioch Baptist Church in Florence. Due to Covid-19 concerns, all in attendance will be required to wear a mask and social...

Mr. Russell "Gordon" Lawrence

Mr. Russell "Gordon" Lawrence

Dec 4, 2020

Russell Gordon Lawrence, 49, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence in Clinton. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Gordon was born January 4, 1971, in Jackson to Timothy Lawrence, Sr. and Diane Morrison. He grew up and attended school in Florence, lived in Jackson and Brandon for most of his life and...

Mr. Michael Austin Vandiver

Mr. Michael Austin Vandiver

Dec 3, 2020

Michael Austin Vandiver, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 03, 2020 at his home in Edwards, MS. He will be interred at Terry Cemetery. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private service. Mr. Vandiver was born to Ed Vandiver and Portia Ross Vandiver on February 18, 1952 in Corinth, MS. A resident of Edwards for more...

Ms. Sylvia Tucker

Ms. Sylvia Tucker

Dec 2, 2020

Ms. Sylvia Tucker, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service Friday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Clear Branch Cemetery. Ms. Tucker was born January 13, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Chris and Lucille Silianoff. She has lived most...

Mrs. Nita Massey

Mrs. Nita Massey

Nov 30, 2020

Alice Juanita “Nita” Massey, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 30, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again, Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial...

Rev. Tom Felix Rayburn

Rev. Tom Felix Rayburn

Nov 29, 2020

Tommy Felix Rayburn, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 5, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram at 10:00 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Due to the current pandemic, a limited number of people will be allowed in...

Mr. Thomas Neville Williams

Mr. Thomas Neville Williams

Nov 28, 2020

Thomas Neville Williams, age 83 of Florence passed from this world into God's hands on Sat., Nov. 28th. He was surrounded by his family whom he loved very much. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 61 years, Olgia Williams, son, Kevin Williams (Christi), ,grand daughters, Ashley Turner (Matt), and Allison Williams (James) along with 4 great grandchildren, Gabriel Turner,...

Mr. Arlie Andrew Patrick Jr.

Mr. Arlie Andrew Patrick Jr.

Nov 28, 2020

Arlie Andrew Patrick, Jr., 81, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Byram. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Terry Cemetery. For...

Mr. William Aubrey Rush

Mr. William Aubrey Rush

Nov 28, 2020

William “Bill” Rush died Saturday, November 28, 2020, due to complications from pneumonia. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 05, 2020 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mr. Rush was born November 23, 1927, in Pelahatchie, MS, to George and Minnie Rush. After high school, he served in the United States Army during World...

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Jones

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Jones

Nov 27, 2020

Jeffery Wayne Jones, 59, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home in Terry, MS. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private graveside at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born to Freddie Cammack Jones and Lillie Rene Hales Jones on December 30, 1960 in Hazlehurst, MS. He lived in Terry, MS all his life...

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...