All Obituaries

On a cold winter day, January 19, 1948 a beautiful daughter, Berniece Beasley Harrison was born to Mable Beasley and Arthur Moses in Coahoma County, Clarksdale, Mississippi. Berniece was baptized at an early age at the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Lyon, Mississippi. Later in life she relocated to Gulfport, Mississippi where she attended the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. Berniece is a 1966 graduate of W A Higgins High School, a 1968 graduate of Coahoma Junior College and a...

Jimmy L. Brown, Jr. was born on June 26, 1964 in Memphis, TN.  He was baptized at an early age in Clarksdale, MS and later as an adult in Jackson, MS at Amazing Institutional Church of God in Christ.  As a child he attended Immaculate Conception School and Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS. Jimmy grew up in Clarksdale, MS and worked as a bricklayer, a salesman with Kim’s Manufacturing Company, and later relocated to Jackson, MS where he worked at Stanton Body Shop...

James Jones Jr. was born August 15, 1946, to Nellie Long and James Jones Sr. in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Greater Centennial Baptist Church in Clarksdale, MS. Later in life, James Jones Jr. was ordained Deacon James at his home church in Amarillo, TX. and dedicated his time serving there, while being the welcoming smile as people walked into the Lord's house. Visitation will be Friday April...

On February 14, 1951 Errol Delano Forte was born to the parents of Henderson Forte and Hattie George-Forte in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Errol accepted Christ at an early age and after he completed college, joined King’s Temple in 1973 at 312 Florida Street, known as “The Store Front”.  The present structure, King’s Temple M.B. Church was built in 1981 and he remained a faithful member until his death, serving as an Angelic Church Leader and Musician, Organist...

Gloria Jean Snow Stephney was born on November 18, 1949 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the parents of Leroy Snow and Josephine Crawford. As a child she attended Myrtle Hall Elementary School. Gloria was baptized and was a member of Friendship A.M.E. Church. She called "Friendship" her home as she gave her life to Christ at an early age.  Gloria grew up in the Mississippi Delta at the height of the Civil Rights Movement where racial inequality and injustice were the norm....

Charles E. Henley Sr. was born February 25, 1958 in Greenwood, MS to the late Dan Henley Sr. and Virginia Henley. Charles confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Morning Star. He joined Clarksdale Police Department in the mid 80s.  He was one of a kind to his family and to those that knew him.  He was the best husband and friend to his wife and best father to his kids. The Big OG will truly be missed. Visitation will be Friday March 5, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. ...

R.W. Joiner was born on January 10, 1952 in Quitman County, MS to the late Early D. Joiner and to Louise Joiner who also care for him through his illness. R.W Joiner was baptized into the Body of Christ at Bradley Temple Church of God and Christ at and early age under the leadership of the late Elder T. O Adams. R.W. Joiner was currently under the leadership of St. Luke Church of God and Christ the late Pastor Frank Howard, now the current Pastor Ezra Howard. Visitation will be at Royal...

Eddie Lee Marbley was born February 2, 1959 to the late Roosevelt and Cora Marbley.  Eddie confessed his hope in Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. Eddie was united in holy matrimony on September 9, 1989 to the late Gladys Marbley.  ON February 25, 2021.  Eddie completed his earthly journey.  Eddie was known as a hard worker and a dedicated loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Eddie was employed at Riceland Foods as a grain dryer operator supervisor...

Betty Lou Foster was born on February 26, 1967 to Randolph and Mary McCray Foster in Helena, Arkansas. At an early age, Betty devoted her life to Christ and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Betty made her heavenly transition on Sunday, February 21, 2021. For most of her church life, Betty served under the leadership of the late Dr. Rev. L.C. Tyler and Rev. L.C. Tyler II at Mt. Olive M.B. Church and Union Grove M.B. Church. Betty lived a fruitful life and served as a beacon of light...

Robert Miller, Jr. was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Caroline and Robert Miller, Sr.  He passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Baptist-Desoto Hospital.  He was known for his physical strength and his love for southern cooking. He was preceded in death by his sister Ethel Mae Washington, brother Enoch Miller, and niece Vivian Washington. He leaves to cherish his memory his nieces, Alicia Williams, Lanita Washington, and Angela Allen (Dexter), Whitley Williams, Ethel...