Our Staff 

Bradford W. Fair, Sr.

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer/CEO

Bradford W. Fair, Sr. is no stranger to the funeral home industry.  He is the son of the late Marshall & Bobbie Fair.  Bradford received his B.S. degree in Computer Science from Mississippi Valley State University.  He later continued his AAS in Funeral Service Technology from John A. Gupton College in Nashville, TN.  Bradford is the father of Bradford Fair Jr. who is following his footsteps.  He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, INC.  and the minister of music at St. Paul MB Church, Cleveland, MS under the leadership of Fredrick L. Ford, Sr.  Royal Funeral Home, LLC has been a staple of the Clarksdale community over 50 years, providing a quality of service to those who entrust their loved ones in our care.  

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Chiquita Moore

COO

Ms. Chiquita Moore, native of Roundaway, MS is the daughter of Ricky and Mary Hooper.  She is a graduate of Delta State University with an Ed.S degree in Educational Leadership. Chiquita is currently a principal for Friars Point Elementary School which resides in the district she received her diploma from, Coahoma County School District. She recently became a licensed insurance agent for Primerica.  Chiquita is currently engaged to Bradford W. Fair, Sr.  She is a member of Carr Chapel MB Church, Roundaway, MS and the mother of 4 children; Kontavious Drake, Amarian Phillips, Aryian Phillips,  and Allure Phillips; a bonus child, Bradford W. Fair Jr.  Her passion for helping and serving is a great asset to Royal Funeral Home and the community.

Dorothy Brownlee

Secretary/Insurance-Preneed Specialist

Dorothy Brownlee is a native of Clarksdale, MS.  She serves as the secretary and handles insurance and pre-needs for all existing and new clients.  Dorothy is a member of the Greater Centennial MB Church in Clarksdale, MS under the leadership of Rev. Charles Hall.  She is the proud mother of three children, Larry Brownlee, Shorra Brownlee, and Mercio Jacobs; thirteen grandchildren.  

Mark Vortice

Funeral Home Attendant

Mark Vortice, native of Clarksdale and is employed at Aaron E Henry Community Health Center as the Ryan White Program Director as of 2013. He oversees the Ryan White Program sites in Clarksdale, Batesville, Tunica and Coldwater. He the proud father of two children Jakarri and Mark Henry Ledale Vortice. Mr. Vortice attended Coahoma County High School, Coahoma Community College, Fashion Institute of Dallas and Ashford University, He has been working in the medical field of HIV/STDs over 35 years.  He attends St. Phillips M. B. Church in Sledge, MS. He also has the love for Designing and making clothes. Mr. Vortice started working at Royal Funeral Home last July 2024. 

Rev. Donell Maxie

Chaplain