All Obituaries

Marie Higgins Jones, 61, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at home.  Marie was born January 16, 1960 in Clarksdale, MS to Marie Turner Higgins and Joe Willie Booker.  Marie was the loving mother of four children however she was also a mother figure to many of her family members and other children in the community.  Marie was affectionately know as Stine, the candy lady, and "Mrs. Gasman."  Many grew to love and befriend Marie for a lifetime.  Marie...

Lillie Stevenson Covington was born October 11, 1948, to the late Georgia Stevenson in Memphis, TN. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age and joined Silent Grove M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. R.L. Butler. Lillie was united in holy matrimony to Lester Ray Covington on July 9, 1983. Lillie attended school in the Clarksdale Public School system and graduated from W.A. Higgins High School in 1967. She continued her education graduating from Coahoma Jr. College in 1969 and...

Almeta Hail Wilkins, 75, of Farrell, MS passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at home.  Almeta was born September 1, 1946 to Rufus and Clara Hail.   Visitation will be Friday December 3, 2021 from 1pm - 4pm at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday December 4, 2021, 11:30 AM at Union Grove M.B. Church.  Burial will follow at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Farrell, MS.   Almeta was preceded in death by Debra Ann Covington, Michael Jermaine...

A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE On a warm fall day on September 3, 1976, in Shelby, Bolivar County, Mississippi, a handsome, healthy baby boy, Marcus Landell Matthews was born to Joann and Henry Jones, Sr. He was the first of four children born to this union. Marcus was united in holy matrimony to Carla Williams on September 21, 1998. Marcus departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 21, 2021, in Norfolk, Nebraska. A TIME TO ACCEPT CHRIST Marcus dedicated his life to Christ at an...

Euria Jean (Johnson ) Jones 75, left this earthly world to be with her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. Euria, known as Ma or GG Ma to all who loved and cherished her, was born February 18, 1946 in Clarksdale Mississippi. However, she called Connecticut home for over 40 years, before retiring and moving back to Clarksdale with her loving husband. Euria built a career as a Real Estate Agent, but was known for her “it takes a village”...

Clyde Benard Chatman, 69, of Friars Point, MS passed away November 1, 2021 at Delta Health Medical Center in Greenville, MS.  Clyde was born February 24, 1952 to James Wright and Annie Chatman.   Clyde worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to retiring.  Visitation will be Friday November 12, 2021 at Royal Funeral Home from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday November 13, 2021, 1:00 PM at Beautiful Zion M.B. Church.  Burial...

The Biography of Wanda Jeaneene Holmes   “A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth” - Ecclesiastes 7:1   Wanda Jeaneene Grant Holmes was born in Meridian, MS to Willie Hue Grant and Edna Beatrice Watts Grant, on March 1, 1950. Wanda was the 6th of 8 children. Wanda grew to be a woman of style and grace, who shined bright in any room she stepped into. Wanda’s walk with God began at an early age. She gave her...

Walter Lee Morris was born October 17, 1997 in Clarksdale, MS to Meredith Morris. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Sam Harris at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Walter attended Clarksdale, Jackson Public Schools, and Aggie High School where he played basketball and football. Walter transitioned from his earthly home at Delta Health Northwest Regional Hospital located in Clarksdale, MS on October 11, 2021. Visitation will be Friday November 5, 2021...

Cartravious Dontrae’ Brown Jr., affectionately known as “CJ”, was born December 7, 2013, to the union of Krystal Shanee Bailey and Cartravious Dontrae’ Brown Sr. in Clarksdale, MS at Northwest MS Medical Regional Center. CJ was a bright and advanced kid that would drill you with many questions of how and why. He was full of joy and brought happiness to everyone he crossed paths with.   CJ transitioned to his heavenly resting place on Monday, October 11,...

Sylvester Burnett, 77, of Clarksdale, MS transitioned to his heavenly resting place on Sunday October 3, 2021 in the comfort of his home.  Sylvester was born February 13, 1944  to the late Emma and Charlie Burnett. Sylvester served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged.  He was an avid lover of the arts, especially  jazz music.   Visitation for Mr. Burnett will be on Monday October 11, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM in chapel...