Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Thomas Reed Ingle

Mr. Thomas Reed Ingle

Mar 23, 2020

Tommy Ingle, 68, passed away on March 23, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Bolton Cemetery. Mr. Ingle was born to Robert Howard Ingle, Sr. and Emma Gene Williams Ingle on August 15, 1951 in Vicksburg, MS. He was a resident of Bolton all...

Mrs. Mary Ann Murphy

Mrs. Mary Ann Murphy

Mar 22, 2020

Mary Ann Murphy Byram, MS Mary Ann Murphy, 80, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her residence in Byram. Due to the current situation in our world and the families concern for their family and friends, they will be having a private family services. Mary Ann was born April 13, 1939 in Jackson, MS to John and Lubbia Young Pafford....

Jessie Savell

Jessie Savell

Mar 22, 2020

Jessie Lillian Savell, 97, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her residence in Ocean Springs, MS. Due to the current situation in our world and the concern for their family and friends; they will have a private family service. Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram, MS is handling the arrangements. Jessie was born January 8, 1923 in Neshoba County to Lawrence...

Mrs. Kathryn Kidd Ifkovits

Mrs. Kathryn Kidd Ifkovits

Mar 21, 2020

Kathryn (Kitty) Jackson Gant Ifkovits 87 years old, of Tucson AZ went to be with her Lord peacefully, and quietly. on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born in Sturgis Mississippi and spent her high school years in Jackson, MS. After her marriage to William Ifkovits in 1952 she moved first to Savanah, after which she spent the next 60...

Mr. Irving Wasson Forrester

Mr. Irving Wasson Forrester

Mar 19, 2020

Irving Wasson Forrester, 91, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the V.A. Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a Graveside Service at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23rd at Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery just north of Kosciusko, MS. Mr. Irving was born September 8, 1928 to Dee and Wilma Forrester in Attala...

Mr. John Lester Williams III

Mr. John Lester Williams III

Mar 18, 2020

John Lester Williams III, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Willow Creek Rehabilitation Center in Byram. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Williams was born February 5, 1936 in Butte, Montana to the late J. Lester and Phyllis Pryor Williams. He was raised and attended schools in Northwest Montana, Spokane, WA,...

Mr. Michael "Mike" Smiddy

Mr. Michael "Mike" Smiddy

Mar 17, 2020

Michael “Mike” Smiddy, 63, passed away on March 17, 2020 in Florence, MS. Because of the current world situation there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are being handled by Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Michael’s family has requested that family and friends visit the Florence Cemetery gravesites of the Smiddy family to pay their respects. Please...

Mr.  Irving Harris Jr.

Mr. Irving Harris Jr.

Mar 15, 2020

Irving Harris, Jr., a loving husband, father, and brother, passed away on March 15, 2020 at St. Dominic’s. He was 84 years old. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Raymond City Cemetery. Irving was born to Irving Harris...

Mrs.  Betty Sue Wright

Mrs. Betty Sue Wright

Mar 15, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue Wright, 84, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Pleasant Hills Community Living Center in Jackson. No Services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Wright was born January 18, 1936 in Jackson, MS to the late Audie and Lillie Smith. She is survived by her children, David (Ellie) Wright of Worchester, MA, John (Paula) Wright of Ocean...

Mrs. Velma Lois Furman Thomas

Mrs. Velma Lois Furman Thomas

Mar 13, 2020

Velma Lois Thomas departed this life and entered into Heaven on March 13, 2020 with her husband, Joe and their cherished puppy, Daisy May at her side. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 16 at Lakewood Memorial Park. Lois was born on September 04, 1943 in Jackson, MS. She grew up in West Jackson and attended Hardy Jr....

Mrs. Linda Thomas Fletcher

Mrs. Linda Thomas Fletcher

Mar 13, 2020

Linda Thomas Fletcher, 72, of Florence went to her heavenly home early Friday morning March 13, 2020. Visitation will be from 5:00—7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and again from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. There will be no graveside services. Linda was born to the...

Mrs. Connie  Colleen Pitts

Mrs. Connie Colleen Pitts

Mar 9, 2020

Connie Colleen Pitts, 63, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. Pitts was born November 6, 1956 to Billy...

Mrs. Theresa Ann Mangum

Mrs. Theresa Ann Mangum

Mar 8, 2020

Theresa Mangum, 66, passed on from this life to the next on Sunday, March 08, 2020 at her home in Terry, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. The family requests that friends and...

Mr. Calvin C. Walley

Mr. Calvin C. Walley

Mar 7, 2020

Calvin C. Walley, 80, passed away at his home in Byram, MS on Saturday, March 07, 2020. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram on Sunday, March 8 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Monday, March 9 from 11 a.m. until the service at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Rosemont Gardens. Calvin was a quick witted,...

Mr. Willie "Buck" Wilson

Mr. Willie "Buck" Wilson

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Willie Ray Wilson, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. His family will receive friends at a visitation on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2020 also at Chancellor Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...

Mrs. Melanie Dickson Manning

Mrs. Melanie Dickson Manning

Mar 3, 2020

Melanie Dawn Dickson Manning, 44, a native of Jackson, MS and currently residing in Florence, MS, met Jesus face to face on March 3, 2020 where all her pain, sorrows and tears were wiped away after fighting a courageous battle of untreatable illnesses. Melanie Dawn was born on May 7, 1975 to Jeff and Jennifer Dickson. She brought so much...

Mrs. Karla Joans Griffiths

Mrs. Karla Joans Griffiths

Mar 1, 2020

Karla Joans Griffiths passed away on March 01, 2020 at her home in Hazlehurst, MS. She was sixty years old. Visitation will be Friday, March 06 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Robison Cemetery in Utica. Mrs. Griffiths was born to Claude Johnny Roberts...

Mr.  James "Champ" Carl McKinney

Mr. James "Champ" Carl McKinney

Feb 29, 2020

James Carl “Champ” McKinney, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5th in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Champ was born June 19, 1939 in Union, MS to Jessie and Sarah McKinney. He was a Motorcycle...

Mrs.  Betty Eugene Grubbs

Mrs. Betty Eugene Grubbs

Feb 26, 2020

Betty Grubbs, 83, passed away on February 26, 2020 at her home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held at Mendenhall Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Mrs. Grubbs was born to Charles Brown and Hazel Sims on June, 24, 1936 in Jackson, MS. She became a resident of Byram in 1976...

Cole Scott Bridges

Cole Scott Bridges

Feb 25, 2020

Coleman “Cole” Scott Bridges, 14 passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 28th from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 29th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at First Baptist Church of...