All Obituaries

Jesse Johnson was born to the late James Johnson and Willie Mae Whitney on March 8, 1957 in Farrell, Mississippi. Jesse was baptized at an early age. God put His loving arms around Jesse and whispered take your rest and began a new journey on Monday July 27, 2022. He also served for the United State Navy from 1974-1980 and received an honorable discharge.  Graveside service will be held Saturday July 2, 2022, 11:00 AM, at McLaurin Memorial Gardens. Jesse was preceded in death by...

"I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 In Greenville, Ms. on October 1, 1962, Sam Jr. and Lettie Brown was over-joyed with the birth of a baby girl whom they named Theresa Ann Brown.  Theresa was the first-born of four daughters. She was affectionally know as Tee and also as MaReese. She was sweet, loving, kind-hearted and true. She was family-oriented and enjoyed every moment spent with family.  Theresa had a great...

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Verle Mae Holden, 92, of Clarksdale, Mississippi, went to be with the Joy of her Life at Delta Health System-Northwest Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1929, in Shelby, Mississippi to the late Reverend L. A. and Alberta Holden.  She was educated in the Clarksdale Schools. Aunt Verle, (as she was affectionately known), was one of the Founding Members of New Centennial M. B. Church under the leadership of Pastor J. A. Sills. She was a...

Doris Stine Marshall-Jenkins was born to the late B.W. Marshall and Cloate Dukes-Williams on March 23, 1966 in Clarksdale, MS.  God put His loving arms around Doris Stine and whispered take your rest.  Doris began a new journey on Wednesday, Tuesday June 14th, with new wings, but certainly the same soul. She was preceded in death by her parents B.W. Marshall and Cloate Williams, and 3 brothers; Glenn Marshall, Chester Dukes, and Tracy Marshall. Visitation will be Thursday June...

Charlie Miller, 75, of Clarksdale, MS passed away at home Saturday June 11, 2022.  Charlie was born March 13, 1947 to the late Lilie Bell Miller and Willie Bailey.   Charlie was a farmer for all of his career life and loved to fish.  He also had a cat "Yellow Boy" whom he truly adored.   Visitation will be Friday June 24, 2022 from 1pm - 4pm at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday June 25, 2022 at West Tallahatchie...

George Williams was born to the late Lula and James Williams, Sr. on June 11, 1959 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was the seventh child of eleven. George accepted Christ at an early age at New Mount Olive M. B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. W. M. Tyler. George attended schools in the Clarksdale Public School District. He was a great welder and throughout his lifetime he worked for Mississippi Limestone, Walker Welders, Po Boy Welding and J & R Body Shop. Visitation will...

Terry Leon McBride, II (affectionately known as Pooh) was born July 15, 1983 in Houston, TX to his parents Angela McBride-Glasper and Terry McBride. He gave his life to Christ at a young age at First Christian Church under the leadership of Elder E.L. Griffin. Terry was a very active member at First Christian Church. He served as an usher, a member of the youth choir, and had a major role in the youth ministry. During his young adult years, he founded and co-led a youth ministry known as...

Madge Martha Elizabeth Mangle- Harris was born January 24, 1954 in Charleston, Mississippi to the late Otis and Flora Mangle. She was immersed in a Christian community and confessed a hope in Christ at the age of 12 years at Silent Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend R.L. Butler. She worked faithfully during her early years as an usher. She was later pastored by Reverend Charlie Jackson. Madge's church family and Christian upbringing would give her...

Summer Geovanni Harris, 44, of Farrell, MS passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.  Visitation will be Friday April 1, 2021 from 1PM - 4PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday April 2, 2022, 11:00 AM at King Temple MB Church.  Burial will follow at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Farrell, MS.  

Pearlie Mae Logan, 84, of Alligator, MS, passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 at Delta Health Greenville.  Pearlie was born June 18,1936  to Joe and Emma Wheeler. Visitation will be Friday April 1, 2021 from 1PM - 4PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday April 2, 2022, 2:00 PM, at New Faith Church, 7125 Bellview Road, Clarksdale, MS 38614.  Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.