DEWITT — Royce Wright,

68, died May 7. Survivors include children, Melonie, Eddie (Marandi), and Valerie Wright; and a host of family. Visitation is 5-7p.m. May 8 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m. May 10 at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn with burial in Thompson Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com