Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Jerry Eugene Miley

Mr. Jerry Eugene Miley

Apr 21, 2020

Jerry Eugene Miley, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the V.A. Hospital in Jackson, MS. Jerry was born March 12, 1934 to Lonnie Rushing and Bessie Hayes Miley in Smith County, MS. He owned and operated Capitol Pneumatics in Jackson. He was a very generous man who adored his grandchildren. He was an...

Mr.  Murl Lee Brunson

Mr. Murl Lee Brunson

Apr 20, 2020

Murl Lee Brunson, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 20, 2020 at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 82. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at Terry Cemetery Monday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Brunson was born on August 24, 1938 in Sebastopol, MS to Joseph Bart Brunson...

Mrs. Dianne Broome Cauthen

Mrs. Dianne Broome Cauthen

Apr 20, 2020

Frances Dianne Broome Cauthen, 67, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home in Florence. There will be a graveside service on Friday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Blvd. in Jackson. Dianne was born November 3, 1952 to John Lewis and Mary Frances Broome in Jackson, MS where...

Mr. Anthony Ray Matheny

Mr. Anthony Ray Matheny

Apr 19, 2020

Anthony Ray Matheny, 59, went to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Due to the current circumstances, the family will be having a private service. A native of Jackson, Anthony grew up in the neighborhood adjacent to the "Old VA" where, as a youth, he spent many hours roaming the old hospital...

Mrs. Robbie  Nell Berry

Mrs. Robbie Nell Berry

Apr 19, 2020

Robbie Nell Hartley Berry, 83, passed away on Sunday night, April 19, 2020 at MS Methodist Rehab in Jackson after a short battle with cancer. There will be a private family service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Tuesday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Berry was born...

Mrs. Mary Lurlene Wade

Mrs. Mary Lurlene Wade

Apr 17, 2020

Mary Lurlene Wade passed away in Willow Creek Retirement Center on the afternoon of April 17, 2020 at the age of 89. Up until recently, Mrs. Wade resided at Riggs Manor Retirement Community. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil Wade. She is survived by her four children Lynn Kendrick, Cherry (Kent) Tucker, Celia (David) Pentecost...

Mrs. Cathy Bates Ford

Mrs. Cathy Bates Ford

Apr 17, 2020

Cathy Bates Ford, 63, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home in Florence. The family will gather for a Graveside service on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Sharon Cemetery in Magee, MS Cathy was born May 18, 1956 to Author D. and Webbie Janice Bates in Florence, MS. She loved spending time with her family, just hanging out....

Mr. Doyle Drennon Dykes

Mr. Doyle Drennon Dykes

Apr 15, 2020

Doyle Drennon Dykes passed away on April 15, 2020 to his heavenly home. He was 83 years old. During the last year of his life, he fought many battles with his health, but never once did he complain. He kept a smile on his face and joy in his heart and was kind to all no mater his circumstances. The...

Mrs. Betty Lou Moorhead

Mrs. Betty Lou Moorhead

Apr 15, 2020

Betty Lou Moorhead, 72, of Richland, MS, passed into the arms of Jesus on the night of Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Considering the current situations, the family has agreed to hold a memorial service for all friends and family at a later date. Mrs. Moorhead was born March 13, 1948 to Ernest and Brilla Rice in Harrisville, MS where she...

Mr. Jeffrey "Jeff"  Allen Zattoni

Mr. Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Zattoni

Apr 14, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Zattoni, 53, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at his home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Friday, April 17th at 12:30 p.m. at Harrisville Cemetery. Jeff was born, January 7, 1967 in Washington D.C. to Joseph and Rita Zattoni. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years and excelled at his job....

Mrs. Janice Barron Grantham

Mrs. Janice Barron Grantham

Apr 12, 2020

Janice Barron Grantham, 73, went home to be with her heavenly father on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. The family will have a private family Funeral Service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. The church will live stream the service on their Facebook page for anyone who wishes to participate. She will be laid...

Mr. Todd Samuel Wilson

Mr. Todd Samuel Wilson

Apr 9, 2020

Todd Samuel Wilson, 43, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. A private family memorial will be held at a future date. Todd was the first child of Lonny and Sherry Wilson, born April 19, 1976. He grew up in Waynesboro, MS and graduated from Wayne County High...

Mrs. Joan Charmaine Causey

Mrs. Joan Charmaine Causey

Apr 9, 2020

Joan C. Causey, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Joan was of the Episcopal Faith and a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was born on November 19, 1935 in Covington, Kentucky to William and Emily Edwards. Joan will be laid to rest on Tuesday, April 14th with graveside...

Mrs. Jamie "Kay" Gray

Mrs. Jamie "Kay" Gray

Apr 7, 2020

Mrs. Jamie “Kay” Gray, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence where she was a resident. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Gray was born September 10, 1947 to James Douglas and Willie Agnes Kinard in Amhurst, TX. She loved to play Bingo, then later in life, she enjoyed watching TV,...

Lynly Joyce Green

Lynly Joyce Green

Apr 6, 2020

Lynly Joyce Green, 2 years old, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 6, 2020 surrounded by her devoted family at her home in Florence. The family will celebrate her life at a later date. Lynly was born March 5, 2018 to Raymond and Kristi Green in Jackson, MS. She was such a brave fighter, she spent over...

Mrs. Marion Carol White

Mrs. Marion Carol White

Apr 5, 2020

Marion Carol White passed away on April 05, 2020 at Merit Health. She was 72. Due to the current circumstances, the family will meet for a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 07 at Lakewood Memorial Park South. Mrs. White was born to Israel Plotkin and Verle Sullivan on January 30, 1948 in New York. She was a...

Mrs. Brenda Gill Macoy

Mrs. Brenda Gill Macoy

Mar 31, 2020

Brenda Joyce Gill Macoy, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at Harrisville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one-hour prior, also at the graveside. Brenda was born October 2, 1949 to Charlie and Doris Gill in Mobile, AL. She lived all her life...

Rev. Don Henderson

Rev. Don Henderson

Mar 29, 2020

Rev. Don Henderson, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 at his home in Byram. He was 86. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 04 at Lakewood Memorial Park South. Rev. Henderson was born to James Henderson and Ada...

Mr. Peter "Bernie" Trebotich Jr.

Mr. Peter "Bernie" Trebotich Jr.

Mar 28, 2020

Peter Bernard “Bernie” Trebotich, Jr. of Jackson area, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Due to current circumstances, there will be a memorial service at a later date. Bernie was born January 10, 1952 to the late Pete and Marie Trebotich of Jackson, MS where he lived for 65 years. He graduated from St. Joseph...

Mr. Bobby Joe Bridges

Mr. Bobby Joe Bridges

Mar 23, 2020

Bobby Joe Bridges passed away on March 23, 2020 at his home in Byram surrounded by his loving family. He was 58. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs, MS. Mr. Bridges was born to Marlene Duncan and Odell Bridges...