All Obituaries

Lovie Lee Anderson Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.  She openenth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.  Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs 31:25-28   Lovie Lee Anderson 73, born July 24, 1949 to John and Estella Toliver in Duncan, Mississippi.  She...

Linda Fair Chatman, 64, of Friars Point, MS. passed away Monday November 14, 2022 at Merit Health Madison, Canton, MS.   Celebration of Life will be Saturday November 26, 2022, 1PM, at New Prospect M.B. Church, Friars Point, MS with the Rev. Nicolas Artis officiating.  Burial will follow at Friars Point Cemetery, Friars Point, MS.  

Jenica gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of The New Prospect Church located in Friars Point, MS. Jenica attended Friars Point Elementary School and Coahoma County High. Her passion was listening to music, spending a lot of time with her granddaughter, playing basketball and writing poetry. Visitation will be Friday November 18, 2022 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be Saturday November 19, 2022, 3:00 PM at Royal Funeral...

Mairon Jackson, or as some would call him “Pete” was a brother & devoted father, & life-long Memphis. He passed away with a brief battle of an aggressive from Leukemia at 71. He worked at Bally’s casino for many years as a dealer. He was a graduate of Hamilton High. He was an avid fisherman & hunter. He will dearly be missed! Visitation will be at R S Lewis Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy.,  Memphis, TN 38128, Wednesday November 2, 2022 from 4:00...

Jewel Marie Brown was born November 15, 1961 in Clarksdale, MS to Jewel and the late Harrison Moore, Sr. in Clarksdale, MS. Jewel was a lifelong resident of Clarksdale, MS.  She had a very unique personality and loved family gatherings, whether it was enjoying the food, dancing, or playing cards, which she was very good at.  She was also a caretaker for family & friends, and was an animal lover.  She started as an entrepreneur at a young age. Jewel’s final moments...

Corine G. McKinnie was born on May 4, 1939 in Alligator, MS to the late Sip and Corine Spinks.  She was the middle of three children. Corine accepted Christ at an early age at Shiloh MB Church in Bobo, MS.  She later joined Morning Star MB Church in Rena Lara, MS. Corine was united in Holy matrimony to Sylvester McKinnie on September 12, 1956.  To this union six children were born. She gave her service to Coahoma County School District for 44 years and left a lasting...

Emma Lou Jones departed this life on September 6, 2022 at Methodist South Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born on June 15, 1951 in Mayersville, MS to the parents of Henry B. Jones and Christine Walker Jones.  She attended public school in Clarksdale, MS.  At an early age she received Christ at Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. John Matthews.  She later moved to Chicago, IL and worked for the Chicago Board of Education.  She was also a...

Rashanda D. Thomas passed away September 5, 2022 in Biloxi, MS.  Visitation will be Friday September 16, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Royal Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life will be Saturday September 17, 2022, 1:00 PM at Beautiful Zion MB Church, Friars Point, MS.  Burial will follow at Friars Point Cemetery.

Debbie Ann Howard, 51, of Clarksdale, MS passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed taking trips, helping her mother, and spending quality time with the people that were close to her. Her granddaughters were very special to heart; she loved keeping them and keeping them busy. She enjoyed spending time at Select Choice Adult Daycare in Tutwiler, MS. When she was able to work, she enjoyed cooking and interacting with the...

George David Gaston Sr, affectionately called Gimmie Dale by his mother, was born on July 15, 1949 to the late Henry and Bernice Gaston in Webb, MS. His son Gimmie Dale Gaston; siblings, Willie Dean, H.B, Henrine, Wavor, Ivory, Earlean, and Milton preceded him in death. George accepted christ at an early age at St. Mark M.B. Church in Webb, MS. He attended West District School in Sumner, MS and Higgins High School in Clarksdale, MS. He got his GED while in the military. He was a member of...