Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Ruth Byrd Davis

Mrs. Ruth Byrd Davis

May 16, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Christine Byrd Davis, 89 passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Stratford, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 21st from 5-8 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Gatesville Baptist...

Mrs. Claudine Martin Griffing

Mrs. Claudine Martin Griffing

May 15, 2019

Claudine Martin Griffing, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 15, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jackson from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, followed by an onsite memorial service. The youngest child of Claude and Lois Martin, Claudine grew up in Silver Creek, Miss. and...

Mr. Theron Donald Cunningham

Mr. Theron Donald Cunningham

May 14, 2019

Theron Donald Cunningham, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg. Visitation will be 9:45am until the 11:00am funeral service Monday, May 20, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Mr. Cunningham was born in Meridian, MS and a long time resident...

Mrs.  Jean Elizabeth Rosamond

Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Rosamond

May 14, 2019

Jean Evans Rosamond passed from this earthly existence on May 14, 2019, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in 1934 in Jackson, MS, and lived most of her life there prior to moving to Murfreesboro five years ago. Daughter of the late Mary Gooch Evans and James M. Evans, Jean graduated from Forest Hill High School, where she was both...

Mrs. Evelyn Shaw McGee

Mrs. Evelyn Shaw McGee

May 12, 2019

Mrs. Evelyn Shaw McGee, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, May 15th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home...

Ms. Virginia Annette Cagle

Ms. Virginia Annette Cagle

May 11, 2019

Virginia Annette Cagle, 74, went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Her family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 17th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Interment...

Rev. Max Jones

Rev. Max Jones

May 11, 2019

Rev. Max Jones, 87, was born July 17, 1931 in Walnut Grove Community in Leake Co. MS; he went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Visitation is 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday, May 13, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral services are 12 noon Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Parkside Baptist Church in Byram...

Mrs.  Martha Laderal Eshee

Mrs. Martha Laderal Eshee

May 9, 2019

Martha Laderal Eshee, 76, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home in Florence surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in...

Mrs. Henry "Lou"  Husbands

Mrs. Henry "Lou" Husbands

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Henry Lou Husbands, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 8, 2019. Visitation will be on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM also at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence,...

Mrs. Betty Rust Wilson

Mrs. Betty Rust Wilson

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Betty Rust Wilson, 78, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Jackson. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Wilson.

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Moore

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Moore

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Moore, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Friday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs....

Ms. Beth Ann Dillard

Ms. Beth Ann Dillard

May 8, 2019

Beth Ann Dillard, 55, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson after a short battle with brain cancer. A private service will be held at a later date to celebrate Beth’s life. Beth was born in Jackson, MS to Jimmie and Shirley Ashley Sellers. She was raised in South Jackson, graduating from Wingfield High School....

Mr. Randy  Allen Mills

Mr. Randy Allen Mills

May 8, 2019

Mr. Randy Allen Mills, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home in Richland. There will be a Graveside Service Monday, May 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories with visitation from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Randy was born in Hinds County, MS on July 24, 1956 to Gilbert and...

Mr. Kevin Richard McFall

Mr. Kevin Richard McFall

May 7, 2019

Kevin Richard McFall, 38, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, May 12th from 4-6 p.m. and again on Monday, May 13th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He will be laid to rest at Gatesville Baptist Church Cemetery, beside his mother....

Mr. Matthew Ross Hamilton

Mr. Matthew Ross Hamilton

May 5, 2019

Matthew Ross Hamilton, 18, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Florence, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday, May 8th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park on McCluer...

Sylvia Simon Snell

Sylvia Simon Snell

May 4, 2019

Sylvia Simon Snell, 81, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her residence in Terry. Visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2019, beginning at 10 am until the 12pm Funeral service at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rosemont Gardens. Sylvia was born June 15, 1937 in Jackson to George and Hazel Simon. She was a life long...

Mr. Mickey Carl Nelson

Mr. Mickey Carl Nelson

May 4, 2019

Mickey Carl Nelson, 61, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Jackson. No services are scheduled at this time.

Ms. Andrea Jean Burcky

Ms. Andrea Jean Burcky

May 4, 2019

Ms. Andrea Jean Burcky, 80, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will hold a Memorial Service on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. First Baptist Church in Richland. Ms. Burcky was born January 13, 1939 to the late Andrew and Amelia Hudak in New York,...

Mr. Jack Bilbo Hardy

Mr. Jack Bilbo Hardy

May 2, 2019

Jack Bilbo Hardy, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2019, at M. D. Anderson in Houston, Texas after a long battle with stomach cancer. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Monday, May 6, from 5:00- 8:00pm and at Jack’s home church, Wynndale Baptist Church Tuesday, May 7th...

Mrs. Maxine Box Ramsey

Mrs. Maxine Box Ramsey

May 2, 2019

Shirley “Maxine” Box Ramsey ,81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home in Florence, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, May 4th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Internment will follow...