All Obituaries 

Jerry Bailey of Clarksdale, MS passed away Wednesday April 29, 2026 at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.  Jerry was born August 4, 1959. Visitation will be Saturday May 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  

Mildred Robinson-Curtis was born on November 21, 1991, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Doris Smith and John Henry Smith, Jr. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Sherard, Mississippi, under the leadership of Reverend Sam Harris. Mildred received her education in the Clarksdale Public School District. Mildred was a dedicated and faithful employee of Walmart in Clarksdale, where she remained a valued team member until her passing. In 2016, she was ...

Prince Roach, 89, of Clarksdale, MS, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2026, at Clarksdale Nursing Home.  Prince was born January 10, 1937. Visitation will be Friday, April 17, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM, at New Jerusalem MB Church, 835 Florida Ave., Clarksdale, MS 38614.  Burial will follow at McLaurin Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Mrs. Vivian C. Roach, associate pastor of the New ...

Joe Willie Henley a.k.a. "Jr.", 38, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026.  Joe was born February 6, 1988. Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2026, at Royal Funeral Home from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  Funeral service will be Saturday March 21, 2026, 2:00 PM, at Union Grove MB Church.  Burial will follow at McLaurin Memorial Gardens.  Rev. L.C. Tyler, II, will be officiating.  

Angela Hence White, 55, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026. The family has entrusted Royal Funeral Home and final arrangements are pending at this time.  

Barbara Jean Johnson, 79 of Clarksdale, MS passed away Wednesday February 25, 2026.  Barbara was born September 26, 1946 to Charles and Alice Barnes. Visitation will be Saturday March 7, 2026 at Royal Funeral Home from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  The Celebration of Life will be Sunday March 8, 1:30 PM at Union Grove MB Church.  Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery.  Rev.  Sammie Collins, her only son, will be officiating.  Rev. L.C. Tyler, II is pastor.   

Lela B. Keys, a devoted servant, leader, faithful woman of God, and pillar of the Clarksdale community, transitioned peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on August 26, 1941, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, Lela was the fourth of twelve children born to the late Oris and Georgia Denton Bays. She accepted Christ at an early age in Drew, Mississippi, under the leadership of Rev. A.D. Banks, beginning a lifelong journey of faith and devoted service. After her family relocated ...

Roy Downing, 70, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Sunday February 8, 2026.  Roy was born April 19, 1955.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday February 14, 2026, at Chapel Hill MB Church, 1057 Page Ave., Clarksdale, MS 38614.  The Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. 

Thomas Hall, 64, of Clarksdale, MS passed away January 29, 2026 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.  Thomas was born January 15, 1962. Visitation will be Friday February 20, 2026 at Royal Funeral Home from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Union Grove MB Church.  Burial will follow at McLaurin Memorial Gardens.  Rev. L.C. Tyler, II will be officiating. 

Damon Markel Weatherspoon, 47, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Sunday January 25, 2026 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.  Damon was born June 25, 1978.   Visitation will be Friday February 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday February 7, 2026, 2:30 PM at Union Grove MB Church.  Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.  Rev. Jerry Polite of New Bethel Christian MB Church will be ...