Died in prison
Rick Roberson
Rick Roberson, 68, coached softball in Clarkdale for nearly 30 years. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2014. On June 14, 2021, he was taken from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl to a Rankin County hospital, where he died. Rankin County Coroner David Ruth said no foul play was suspected.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Rankin County Coroner David Ruth said no foul play was suspected and cited a cancer diagnosis, with the autopsy still pending.
Reported by: Rankin County Coroner David Ruth (medical examiner or coroner).