Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Raymond Clifton Hofmister Jr.

Mr. Raymond Clifton Hofmister Jr.

Feb 12, 2019

Raymond (Ray) Clifton Hofmister, Jr., died at home on February 12, 2019. He was born on September 21, 1949, to the late Raymond Clifton Hofmister, Sr., and the late Philmena Waits Hofmister. Ray’s professional career was spent in the field of law enforcement, serving in both the public and private sector. Ray was a graduate of the University of Alabama...

Mr. Bobby Franklin Renfroe

Mr. Bobby Franklin Renfroe

Feb 11, 2019

On February 11, 2019 another Christian soul entered into the presence of Jesus. Bobby Franklin Renfroe died on this date after a long illness. Visitation will be 12:30pm until the 2:00pm funeral service Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Old Dover Cemetery in Bentonia. He was born March 27, 1935 in Flora,...

Mr. Philip "Drew" Hannon

Mr. Philip "Drew" Hannon

Feb 11, 2019

Philip “Drew” Hannon II was born on September 16, 1972 in Jackson, MS and died on February 11, 2019. He is survived by his father, Philip Drew Hannon (Cheryl), and mother, Muriel White Garrett (Sidney) and his sisters, Tamra Hannon Swann (Richard) and Stephanie Hannon Schouten (Joe), and brothers, Jarrett Myers (Amanda) and Jason Myers (Tracy) as well as numerous...

Mrs. Doris Catherine Hodge

Mrs. Doris Catherine Hodge

Feb 10, 2019

Doris Catherine Hodge was born November 24, 1928 and died February 10, 2019. Visitation will be 5-7pm Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and again Wednesday, February 13 from 12 noon until the 2pm funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Doris was a country girl at heart from Stallo, Mississippi. She accepted Christ...

Claude Auther "Pop" Christman Sr.

Claude Auther "Pop" Christman Sr.

Feb 9, 2019

Claude Auther Christman Sr. “Pop”, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Raymond, with family by his side. Visitation will be 10-11 am Monday, February 11, 2019, at Chancellor Funeral Home, followed by an 11 am Funeral service in the Chapel. Interment will be 4pm at Elliot Cemetery in Cascilla, MS. Auther...

Mr. Simon  Peter Eldridge

Mr. Simon Peter Eldridge

Feb 8, 2019

Simon Peter Eldridge, 78, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 in Harrisville. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Eldridge was born November 27, 1940 to Peter and Georgia Eldridge in Florida. He lived most of his life in Flora, MS and was a retired millworker and member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outside working and fishing....

Mr. Wesley L. "Ted"  Perry

Mr. Wesley L. "Ted" Perry

Feb 5, 2019

Mr. Wesley Leon "Ted" Perry, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A Private Family Burial will follow. Mr. Perry was born July 3, 1930...

Mr.  John "Perry"  Stigall III

Mr. John "Perry" Stigall III

Feb 5, 2019

John “Perry” Stigall, III, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Raymond. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, February 8, 2019 at Pinelake Church in Clinton. Visitation will also be 10am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, February 9 at Wynndale Baptist Church in Terry. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Raymond. Perry was born July 17, 1978 in Jackson,...

Mr. Jerry Wayne Moudy Sr.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Moudy Sr.

Feb 3, 2019

Jerry Wayne Moudy, Sr., 69, passed away at the V.A. Medical Center in Jackson on Sunday, February 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Jerry was born July 13, 1950 to Dee and Lois Moudy in Drew,...

Mrs. Denia  Cantrell Crowson

Mrs. Denia Cantrell Crowson

Feb 2, 2019

Mrs. Denia Crowson, 71, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. After suffering with health issues the last ten years, Denia has been reunited with her mother in heaven. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Crowson was born on November 19, 1947 in Guin, AL. She has lived...

Mr. Carl Andrew Allbritton

Mr. Carl Andrew Allbritton

Feb 2, 2019

Mr. Carl Allbritton 73 passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation 10am Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Raymond. Funeral services are 11am Tuesday at the church with interment to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Carl was a longtime resident of Raymond, loved the Lord and was a faithful member...

Mr. Morgan Allen Roberts

Mr. Morgan Allen Roberts

Feb 2, 2019

Morgan Allen Roberts, 25, passed away at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A graveside service was held on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Morgan is survived by his father, Russell (Erin) Roberts of Elizabethtown, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marla Roberts.

Mrs. Faye Nell Williams

Mrs. Faye Nell Williams

Feb 2, 2019

Faye Nell Polk Williams, 83, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on February 2, 2019. She was a faithful member of Creston Hills Baptist Church for many years, until they closed, at which point she joined Daniel Memorial Baptist Church. After retirement from School Pictures, she enjoyed spending her time with her family, reading,...

Mrs. Gina Marie Vaughn

Mrs. Gina Marie Vaughn

Jan 29, 2019

LaGina “Gina” Marie Ratliff Vaughn, 52, ran into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She passed away at UMMC in Jackson surrounded by her family, friends, and community. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Florence on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Gina was...

Ms. Stella Ruth "Rudi" Hilbun

Ms. Stella Ruth "Rudi" Hilbun

Jan 29, 2019

Mrs. Stella Ruth Hilbun, 72, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, January 31st from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Friday, February 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City...

Mrs. Zenia Davis Spencer

Mrs. Zenia Davis Spencer

Jan 26, 2019

Zenia Davis Spencer was born on February 24, 1926, in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and a master’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University. While at the university, she met George Minard Spencer, a Ph.D. candidate from Sanford, Florida. They became engaged and were married on August 9, 1953. While living...

Mrs. Mary Brewer Walters

Mrs. Mary Brewer Walters

Jan 24, 2019

Mary Kissara Brewer Walters, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-7pm Sunday, January 27, 2019 and again on Monday, January 28 from 10am until the 11am funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Walters lived...

Mrs. Nell Walters Ashley

Mrs. Nell Walters Ashley

Jan 23, 2019

Mrs. Hermon “Nell” Walters Ashley, 81, passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 24th from 5-7 p.m. and again on Friday, January 25th from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will...

Mrs. Allie Russell Harris

Mrs. Allie Russell Harris

Jan 20, 2019

Allie Russell Harris, 83, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at her home in Florence. Her family will receive guests on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5:00PM until her Celebration of Life Service at 6:00PM all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. Russell was born in Kosciusko, MS to the late Sam Jack Russell and Martha Jenkins Russell. She...

Ms.  Dynnea Edwards

Ms. Dynnea Edwards

Jan 16, 2019

Dynnea Edwards, 47, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home in Crystal Springs. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial of cremains will follow in the Garden of Memories. Dynnea was born on April 15, 1971 in...