Rayford Edsel Whatley Obituary
We announce the death of Rayford Edsel Whatley of Lucedale, Mississippi, who passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 91. Rayford will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rayford Edsel Whatley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parent Ora Mason Whatley; his wife Carolyn Vondene Whatley; his daughter-in-law Delores "Missy" Whatley; his father Marlow Whatley of Lucedale, MS.; his sister Audrey; his brother-in-law Herbert Eubanks; his parents-in-law, Cecil and Lucille Anderson; and his siblings-in-law, James C. Anderson and Patsy A. Gibson (Paul Gibson).
He is survived by: his children, Sandra Whatley Mallette, Dennis (Gloria Whatley), Dale (Dana Whatley) and Danny (Lisa Whatley); his grandchildren, Rendi Murphree (Todd), Scott Murphree, Jason Davis, Daniel Pipkins, Amanda Johnson (Cameron), Tyler Whatley (Christine), Dallas Whatley, Chason Whatley (Erica), Carson Whatley (Megan) and Cooper Whatley (Jillian); his great grandchildren, Banks, Brigston, Baker and Nolan; his brother Bill; and his sister-in-law Margaret Whatley.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 21st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chapel of Sigler's Funeral Home (4248 Main St, Lucedale, MS 39452).
