Mr. Roberts, 80, of Philadelphia, MS died Saturday, March 31, 2018 , at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital in DeKalb, MS. He was a native of Henderson, KY, and had lived in Neshoba County, MS, for the past 20 years. He was owner/operator of Roberts Stump Grinding until his retirement. Mr. Roberts was a member of Crossway Community Church in Philadelphia. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary Lee Roberts of Philadelphia; daughters, Zorina Spedding (Rob) of Eddyville, KY, and Sheena Wilkerson (Mike) of Henderson, KY; sons, Mark Roberts of Henderson, KY, Dennis Phillips (Rochelle) of Denver, CO, and Joey Phillips of Corona, CA; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Duncan of Jackson, TN, Laura Thurby and Dorothy Berry, both of Henderson, KY; a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Mr. Roberts will be held at a later date.