Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Beverly Burke Cook

Mrs. Beverly Burke Cook

Jul 30, 2020

Beverly Cook, 64, passed away on July, 30, 2020 at her home in Florence, next to the love of her life of 31 years. A Memorial Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Due to the current guidelines on social gatherings, only 10 people will...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blaylock

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blaylock

Jul 29, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Blaylock, daughter of Rachel Alice and Rondle Arl King, passed on to her Lord and Savior on her 84th birthday, July 29, 2020. She spent most of her life in her hometown of Vaiden, MS. She moved to Terry in 2006 to be closer to her children. She is survived by her son, Phillip Faries of Byram; daughter,...

Mr. Larry Allen Randall

Mr. Larry Allen Randall

Jul 28, 2020

Larry Allen Randall of Florence, MS died peacefully on July 28, 2020 at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his last few days. Larry was born on October 29, 1939 in Vicksburg, MS to the late Ernest Hazard Randall and late Evelyn Duke Randall. Larry grew up in Vicksburg along with his sister Marilyn...

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster “Dann” passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. His family will plan a memorial service to celebrate his live at a future time. Mr. Plaster was an award-winning chef and enjoyed reading, writing, and music. He loved his dogs and was known for his dry sense of...

Ms. Bonnie Mae Guthrie

Ms. Bonnie Mae Guthrie

Jul 24, 2020

Bonnie Mae Guthrie, 69, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Pleasant Hills Nursing Home in Jackson. No Services are scheduled at this time. Bonnie was born November 18, 1950 to Carl and Violet Tellessen in Butler County, Missouri. She has in various parts of the state of Mississippi for the last 40 years. Bonnie...

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Vaughan Bryant

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Vaughan Bryant

Jul 24, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Ann Vaughan Bryant, 76, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Magee. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden...

Mr. Charles Louis Nikolic

Mr. Charles Louis Nikolic

Jul 23, 2020

Charles Louis Nikolic, 76, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Byram, MS. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park South. Due to the current circumstances regarding...

Mr John Lewis Woodall

Mr John Lewis Woodall

Jul 23, 2020

John Lewis Woodall, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 23, 2020 at his home in Richland. He will be laid to rest at Florence City Cemetery.

Mrs. Leslie Ann Clarke

Mrs. Leslie Ann Clarke

Jul 22, 2020

Leslie Ann Clarke was born August 26, 1953 in Jackson, MS as the only daughter of Edwina M. Mize and Charles Gandy. She attended Forest Hill High School where she excelled in track and basketball. Running last leg of the relay team, she was nicknamed “Legsly.” She was captain of the track team and won awards such as Most Athletic,...

Mr. Robert Earl Bishop

Mr. Robert Earl Bishop

Jul 22, 2020

Robert Earl Bishop, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on July 22, 2020. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Robert graduated from Central High School in 1966. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 480, for over 50 years. A master...

Mr. Tommy Wootan

Mr. Tommy Wootan

Jul 22, 2020

Robert Wootan, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Wootan was born to Robert Stanley Wootan and Florence Caserta Wootan on February 17, 1945 in New Orleans, LA. A resident of Jackson since 1952, he was the owner and operator of E-Z...

Mrs. Illa Sharon Butler

Mrs. Illa Sharon Butler

Jul 18, 2020

Illa Sharon Butler, 71, died Saturday July 18, 2020 at her residence in Florence. Visitation is 9:00 am until 11:00 am Monday, July 20, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with an 11:30 Graveside at Glenwood Cemetery in Richland. Following all Covid 19 guidelines, social distancing and masks are required. Sharon was born May 24, 1949 in Deridder, LA...

Mr. Lester Howard Sumrall

Mr. Lester Howard Sumrall

Jul 15, 2020

Lester Howard Sumrall, 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park. Due to the current circumstances regarding COVID-19, the funeral home...

Mrs. Joyce Jordan Woods

Mrs. Joyce Jordan Woods

Jul 14, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Jordan Woods, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Eads, Tennessee. The family will receive friends for a visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home on Friday, July 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 18th at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Due to...

Mrs. Sherrie Ford Buffington

Mrs. Sherrie Ford Buffington

Jul 14, 2020

Sherrie Ford Buffington, 66, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home in Clinton. A graveside memorial service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19, attendees must follow social distancing guidelines. Sherrie was born to Haley Ford...

Mrs. Evelyn Cooper

Mrs. Evelyn Cooper

Jul 13, 2020

Evelyn Cooper, 96, a loving mother and grandmother, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home in Pelahatchie. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson, MS where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, James Cooper. Due...

Mrs. Peggy J. Rice

Mrs. Peggy J. Rice

Jul 12, 2020

Peggy Rice, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2020 at her home in Raymond. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Raymond City Cemetery. Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19, attendees must follow social distancing guidelines. A life-long resident of Raymond, Mrs. Rice was born to Shelton Holliday...

Mrs. Nora Ann Nikolic

Mrs. Nora Ann Nikolic

Jul 12, 2020

Nora Nikolic, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2020 in Metarie, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Due to the current circumstances regarding COVID-19, the funeral home will have an occupancy of ten people in the building at a time. All attendees are...

Mr. Reinhold J. Heilmann

Mr. Reinhold J. Heilmann

Jul 10, 2020

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Everette Allen Schmidt

Everette Allen Schmidt

Jul 10, 2020

Everett Allen Schmidt was born in the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. There will be a Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home on Friday, July 17th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Due to the new guidelines regarding social gatherings, there will be a 10-person limit in the...