Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Charles (Charlie) P. Elam Jr.

Mr. Charles (Charlie) P. Elam Jr.

Sep 5, 2020

Charlie Elam, 60 years old, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation prior to, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Byram, MS from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Charlie was born on April 21, 1960 in Greenwood, MS to the late Charles Elam and...

Mr. Johnny Davis Thrash

Mr. Johnny Davis Thrash

Sep 5, 2020

Mr. Johnny Davis Thrash, age 71, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his residence. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Thrash at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, MS with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Thrash served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his...

Mr. Charles "Tippy" Carter

Mr. Charles "Tippy" Carter

Sep 4, 2020

Charles “Tippy” Clifton Carter, age 65, of Richland, MS passed away peacefully in his home Friday, September 4th under the care of Hospice Ministries. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia he spent most of his life in the Jackson, MS area. He is predeceased in death by his mother, Lelia Frances “Frankie” Hodges Carter and father, Dewey Holmes Carter and both sets...

Mrs. Linda Blackwell Herrington

Mrs. Linda Blackwell Herrington

Sep 4, 2020

Private Graveside Service

Mr. Leslie E. Stapp Sr.

Mr. Leslie E. Stapp Sr.

Sep 4, 2020

Mr. Leslie E. Stapp, Sr., 72 years old, died on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 09, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 09 at 1:00 p.m. in Terry Cemetery. Mr. Stapp was born April 28, 1948 to the...

Mrs. Linda Dianne Williams

Mrs. Linda Dianne Williams

Sep 2, 2020

Mrs. Linda Dianne Williams, 66, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service on Wednesday, September 9th at 10:30 a.m. at Briar Hill Community Cemetery in Florence. Linda was born August 13, 1954 to Ronnie Lee “Bo” Huff and Ludie Faye Lewis in Rankin...

Mr. Pat Smith

Mr. Pat Smith

Aug 30, 2020

Noble Patrick Smith, III (Pat), passed away August 30, 2020 in Raymond, MS at home after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 10AM – 12PM, Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Noble Patrick Smith, III was born April 7, 1956 in Jackson, MS to Barbara and Noble Patrick Smith, Jr. Pat...

Mrs. Alice Loraine Taylor

Mrs. Alice Loraine Taylor

Aug 30, 2020

Alice Cooper Taylor, 90 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 30, 2020 while a resident at Brandon Ct. in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, September 03, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park at 3:00 p.m. Due to the current circumstances regarding COVID-19, the...

Mr. Frank Edward Lewis

Mr. Frank Edward Lewis

Aug 29, 2020

Frank E. Lewis Jackson, MS Frank Edward Lewis, 64, passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 at Hospice ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends Wednesday September 2, at 12 pm until 1:30 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A 2:00 pm Graveside service will follow at Lakewood South Cemetery in Jackson, MS. Frank was born June 5,...

Mrs. Patricia Burks

Mrs. Patricia Burks

Aug 28, 2020

Patricia “Tricia” Burks passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center after a battle with cancer, which she has ultimately won being that she is no longer in pain. Visitation will be Friday, September 04, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A graveside service will follow at 2:00...

Mrs. Shirley G. Martin

Mrs. Shirley G. Martin

Aug 28, 2020

Shirley Gertrude Smith Martin, 72, left her earthly home on Saturday, August 29, 2020 to be with her loving Savior, at home, surrounded by her loving family as she passed peacefully. Shirley was born October 20, 1947 in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in Hattiesburg and eventually settled in Crystal Springs after marrying Joe Oliver Martin in 1991. She was...

Mr. Ronnie L. Yelverton Sr.

Mr. Ronnie L. Yelverton Sr.

Aug 27, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Leon Yelverton, Sr, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Memorial Hospital in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Rexford Cemetery in Simpson County. Rev. Ron Gomillion will officiate. Ronnie was born November 2, 1949 in Jackson, MS. He was a life-long resident of...

Mr. Ray Edward Bell

Mr. Ray Edward Bell

Aug 23, 2020

Mr. Ray Edward Bell, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again, on Wednesday, August 26th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. all at First Baptist Church of Florence. The Funeral will begin at...

Mr. Carl Kenneth Spencer

Mr. Carl Kenneth Spencer

Aug 20, 2020

Carl Kenneth Spencer, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Siwell Rd. Church of Christ in Byram, MS. Mr. Spencer was born to John Alma Spencer and Ruby Gilbert on January 25, 1935 in Delta City, MS. After...

Mrs. Brenda Kay Lovern

Mrs. Brenda Kay Lovern

Aug 17, 2020

Brenda Kay Lovern, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks. She was 66. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park. Due...

Mrs. Agnes Marie Hollingsworth

Mrs. Agnes Marie Hollingsworth

Aug 17, 2020

Agnes W. Hollingsworth, 89, resident of Byram, died peacefully at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland on Monday August 17, 2020. There will be a service on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Byram at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park South. Mrs. Hollingsworth was born on February 16, 1931 to Robert H. Winstead and Susie...

Mrs. Janis Watts Travirca

Mrs. Janis Watts Travirca

Aug 16, 2020

Janis Watts Travirca, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 16 at Pleasant Hills Community Living Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Travirca was born to Manson Watts and Gracie Sanford Watts on November 15, 1938 in Columbia, MS. Janis was an excellent seamstress. She also loved fishing, painting, woodworking, and making jewelry. Along with her parents, she...

Mr. Kenneth M. Slay

Mr. Kenneth M. Slay

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth Max Slay passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the age of 88 years old. Due to the current COVID pandemic, the family will have a private graveside service at a later date. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jackie Turner Slay, of 66 years; his children, Mike Slay...

Mrs. Nan Major Sibley

Mrs. Nan Major Sibley

Aug 13, 2020

Nan Major Sibley, 87, of Jackson, MS passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Riggs Manor Retirement Community with her family at her side. Visitation will be at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020 with a graveside service at Terry Cemetery on Monday, August at 10:00 a.m. She was born Dec. 03,...

Rev. Wilbur Maurice Irwin

Rev. Wilbur Maurice Irwin

Aug 13, 2020

Wilbur M. Irwin, 93, of Byram, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning at 5:02 AM, August 13, 2020. Visitation will be at Faithview Baptist Church on Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 2:00 p.m.--4:00 p.m. and again Monday, August 17 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at...