All Obituaries

Johnovan Claude Davis, 36, of St. Paul, MN passed away January 6, 2020.  Johnovan was born December 2, 1984 in Clarksdale, MS.  Visitation will be Friday January 15, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The graveside memorial will be Saturday January 16, 2020, 2:00 PM, at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Johnovan leaves to cherish his memories a mother Mrs. Claudette Hatchett, stepfather Mr. Antonio Hatchett, both of Atlanta, GA; father Mr. Charles Brinston of...

Viola Henderson Rich, 73, of Memphis, TN passed away Saturday January 2, 2020 at Methodist South.  Viola, originally from Friars Point, MS, was born November 18, 1947.   Visitation will be Friday January 8, 2020 from 1PM - 4PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The graveside memorial will be Saturday January 9, 2020, 12:00 PM, at McLaurin Memorial Gardens.  Viola was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon J. Rich-Smith. Viola leaves to cherish her memories one child Angela...

James Willie Bush, 59, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 at Baptist Desoto Memorial Hospital  in Southaven, MS. James was born August 2, 1961 in Coahoma, MS to James Parker and Eura Bush.   James lived life to the fullest. He loved to travel, fish, and work on all types of vehicles.  James also was a family man and loved spending quality time with his grandchildren.  James would help every person he'd come in contact with, even...

Nettie Weatherspoon, 86, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020 at Northwest MS Regional Medical Center.  Nettie was born September 14, 1934 to James Weatherspoon and Elnora Robinson. Nettie was known for her sense of humor and was loved dearly by her family and those she came in contact with.   Visitation will be Friday January 1, 2021 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM followed by a family hour from 4:00PM - 6:00 PM.  A graveside  memorial will be held...

Minnie K. Jones, 78, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020 at Northwest MS Regional Medical Center.  Minnie was born December 18, 1942 in Pine Mountain, GA. Minnie was a resident of Coahoma County since 1983.   Visitation will be Tuesday December 29, 2020 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM at Royal Funeral Home.  A graveside memorial will be held Wednesday December 30, 2020, 1:00 PM at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.   Minnie leaves to cherish her memories three...

Mary A. Partee, 48, of Clarkdale, MS passed away December 19, 2020 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.  Mary was born June 27, 1972 in Shelby , MS. Visitation will be Saturday January 2, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held Sunday January 3, 2020 2:30 PM, at Heavenly Rest Cemetery with the Rev. L.C. Tyler, II officiating.   Mary was preceded in death by her biological parents Lena Thomas & George Partee; sister...

Josephine Robinson, 66, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020 at Merit Health.   Josephine was born September 11, 1954. Visitation will be Friday December 18, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The Graveside Memorial will be Saturday December 19, 2020, 2:00 PM at McLaurin Gardens with the Rev. Joe Ringo officiating. 

  In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.   Psalms 12:28   Benjamin Franklin Haggan was born on February 3, 1959 in Clarksdale MS to Jessie Lee Haggan and Benjamin Wright.  He transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly reward peacefully December 9, 2020 at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland MS.   Ben became a baptized believer in Christ at a young age at the Silent Grove Missionary Baptist...

Maggie Anthony, 79, of Clarksdale, MS passed away Monday November 30, 2020 at Northwest MS Regional Medical Center.  Maggie was born May 27, 1941 to John Toliver and Estella Heags.  Visitation will be Saturday December 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  A graveside memorial will be Sunday December 6, 2020, 1:30 PM, at McLaurin Memorial Gardens.   Maggie leaves to cherish his memories two sons Avrie Toliver and Ricky Anthony; a host of other...

Julie’s Life Journey One’s life span may be limited to a day, each chapter marked by the hour as it keeps pace with time.  All are in the hands of God who makes everything happen in the time he judges appropriate. In the Beginning…On May 29, 1960, Julie was born to the late Willie C. Mitchell and Dorothy Lee Milton.  She was preceded in death by her sister. Spiritual Journey…Julie confessed a hope in Christ at an early age.  She was a faithful...