Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mr William "Bill" Cardwell Oldham Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
William “Bill” Cardwell Oldham, Jr., 63, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Due to the current guidelines regarding the Covid pandemic, there will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Richland Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Bill was born April 23, 1957 in Memphis, TN to Billy and Sara Frances Oldham. He has...
Mr. Richard "Rick" M. Kale
Nov 11, 2020
Richard “Rick” Math Kale, 70, passed away after a brief illness in Pensacola, FL. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 13th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a private family service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel...
Rev. Miller Lee Ferrell
Nov 11, 2020
M. Lee Ferrell, 93 years of age, went home to the welcome arms of his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2020. Lee resided at The Orchard in Ridgeland, MS with his wife Naomi. Lee graduated from E.E. Bass High School in Greenville, MS and subsequently joined the US Navy. After his WW II Naval service, he attended and graduated...
Mr Brian "Chris" Ray
Nov 10, 2020
Brian Christopher “Chris” Ray, 34, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th and again Monday, November 16th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral Service will be Monday at 2:00. A private...
Mr. Kirby Michael Wilson Sr.
Nov 8, 2020
Kirby M. Wilson, Sr. (77), of Richland, MS passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home. Mr. Wilson was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Richland. He was member of the Plain Masonic Lodge #622 and a Shriner. He was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the United States Army, and served as an Alderman for...
Mr. Brian McCurley
Nov 8, 2020
Brian Keith McCurley, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2020 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a private family memorial service to follow on Thursday, November 12, 2020. A resident of Jackson since 1967, Brian was born to Doug and Louise McCurley on July 20,...
Mr. Jan Harrison Loflin
Nov 7, 2020
Jan Harrison Loflin, 84, of Jackson passed away on November 7, 2020. Jan was born July 2, 1936, in Star, MS. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before joining the staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He worked in the Department of Physiology for over fifty years continuing part time after retirement. He was a talented...
Mr. Lester Carl Wooster Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
Mr. Lester Carl Wooster, Jr. of Florence, Mississippi, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 6, 2020. The family will host a memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date. Lester, who was known for his big-hearted generosity, loved his son, Jayden with all his heart. He also loved the Lord and his church, Hickory Ridge...
Mr. Thomas Edward Schaefer
Nov 5, 2020
Thomas Edward Schaefer was born in Eupora, Mississippi April 1, 1928, and left this world peacefully on November 5, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Doshie Thera (Goins- Schaefer) Burns and Antley Josef Schaefer; and his siblings Joe Dudley Schaefer (Lucille), William Albert Schaefer (Eva), Lonnie Lee Schaefer (Mary Jo), Lee Roy Schaefer and...
Mrs. Betty Davis Kilgore
Nov 3, 2020
Betty Kilgore, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 at Highland Homes in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 05, 2020 at Bolton Cemetery. Betty Kilgore leaves a legacy of strength, determination and love to her entire family. With over 70 plus years in the wholesale gift business, Betty left her...
Mrs. Doris Joyner
Nov 1, 2020
Doris Joyner (78) of Raymond, MS passed away on November 1, 2020 at home surrounded by her devoted husband and family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, having been diagnosed in 2004. She was a long-time resident of Raymond, MS for 43 years. Until her condition made it impossible, she was an active member of Wildwood Baptist Church of...
Rev. William Wayne Caten
Oct 31, 2020
Rev. William W. Caten (Daddy, Beeb, Brother Willie) William Caten was born to Woodie and Tommie Caten in Millry, Alabama. Upon his father’s death, he was raised by his mother and four sisters. After working in Mobile and being in the National Guard, he attended Mississippi College where he met the love of his life, Shelia Caten. When you ask...
Mr. Steve Dale Evans
Oct 31, 2020
Steven Dale Evans, beloved husband, father, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home in Florence at the age of 67. Steve was born on December 24, 1952, to Lucy and Wendell Evans and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was the youngest of five siblings. He developed a knack for working...
Mr. John William Smith
Oct 30, 2020
Mr. John William Smith, 67, born in Columbus, MS and longtime resident of Florence, MS died Friday, October 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired in 2017 from Kroger after 46 years of service. Mr. Smith had a heart of gold. One of his favorite pastimes was riding the “back roads”....
Mrs. Helen Harbor Ainsworth
Oct 30, 2020
On Friday, October 30, 2020, Helen Ainsworth a loving wife, mother and grandmother to 3 boys passed away surrounded by loved ones. Helen was born in Tremont, Mississippi on January 30, 1938, to Robert (Bob) and Winona Harbor. She received her Associates degree from Itawamba Community College and finished her career as Business Manager for The Women’s Clinic in Jackson....
Mr. Roger A. Pitts
Oct 30, 2020
Roger A. Pitts, 64, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Brandon. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, November 2nd from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be another visitation on Wednesday, November 4th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 2:00 at Mt....
Ms. Victoria Alexis Hollingsworth
Oct 29, 2020
Victoria Alexis Hollingsworth, 26, of Terry, MS, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Due to restrictions on social gatherings, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Victoria was born May 25, 1994 in Jackson, MS to Carl Ray Hollingsworth and Beverly Barnett. She grew up in Jackson and was very active in 4H, displaying a love...
Mrs. Billie Jean Boykin
Oct 27, 2020
Billie Jean McDaniel Boykin, 78 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The family will receive friends Friday, October 30 from 10:0 am – 12:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a Graveside Service at 12:30 pm at Rosemont Gardens in Jackson. Mrs. Boykin was born in McComb, Mississippi on February 2,...
Mr. Josh "Legend" Smith
Oct 26, 2020
Joshua “Legend” Kelly Smith, 27, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Florence, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 29th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Rexford United Methodist Church. There will be a Graveside Service at 12:00 p.m. at Rexford UMC Cemetery. Josh was born July 23, 1993 in Jackson...
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