Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mrs. Velma McCoy
May 10, 2020
Velma McCoy, 103, a former resident of Terry, Mississippi, entered her eternal heavenly home May 10, 2020, at her son’s home in Salem, Oregon. Velma was born in 1917 to Albert and Mabel (Milligan) Nicholson in Terry, where she lived the first 100 years of her life. After a fall at home resulted in hip replacement surgery, Velma moved in...
Ms. Penney "Rayne" Morgan
May 10, 2020
Penney Elizabeth “Rayne” Morgan, 24, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home in Brandon. There will be a visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. where the funeral home’s COVID-19 Guidelines will be enforced and a maximum of 10 people will be allowed in...
Mr. George Urithon Warbington Jr.
May 9, 2020
George Urithon Warbington, Jr., 72, went to be with the Lord, Saturday May 9, 2020 at his residence in Terry. The family will have a private graveside service in Biloxi National Cemetery. George was born July 8, 1947 in Moss Point, Ms to George and Noline Burch Warbington. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam....
Mr. Robert Curtis Bates
May 4, 2020
Robert “Curtis” Bates, age 79, passed away at home on May 04, 2020 at 3:05 a.m. after a brief illness. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 07 at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bates and Lola Bates. He leaves behind...
Mr. Shaun Mikel Leonard
May 1, 2020
Shaun Mikel Leonard, 56 passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 in Brandon, MS. A private funeral service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will be live on Chancellor Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Shaun was born on November 13, 1963 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital and grew up...
Mrs. Mae Pysher Graves
May 1, 2020
Mrs. Willamae “Mae” Pysher Graves,72, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home in Richland. The family will have a private funeral service on Monday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories in Florence following the service. Mrs. Graves was born August 12, 1947 in...
Mrs. Diana Sessums Johnston
Apr 29, 2020
Diana Sessums Johnston of Meridian, MS went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2020. There will be a celebration of life at a later date due to current COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Diana worked for almost twenty years for the Jackson Public School System. Most of that time was spent teaching at Forest Hill High School. She...
Mr. Kenneth Ray Wallace
Apr 27, 2020
Kenneth Ray Wallace, 56, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Wallace was born October 9, 1963 to Joe Wesley and Maxine Myra Wallace in Jackson, MS where he lived until moving to Florence in 1996. He worked as a truck driver with Equipment, Inc. and...
Mrs. Bobbie Rhea Lewis
Apr 24, 2020
Bobbie Lewis, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson; MS. Graveside services are 11 AM Monday, April 27, 2020 at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery. Bobbie was born in Jackson on March 9, 1942, to Ray and Marie Howard Dunlap. She was a longtime resident of Terry, MS and...
Mrs. Bonita McGee Martin
Apr 21, 2020
Bonita McGee Martin, 89, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst, MS. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park South on Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. Born to Willie McGee and Fola Strait McGee in Lincoln County, MS on September 01, 1930, Bonita spent...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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