05/21/2026
NOTICE OF CORRECTION.... in today's edition of The Dispatch an error occurred in the obituary notice for Billy Dale Rylee, of Richton. The date of the funeral service in the published notice was incorrect. Please see the corrected obituary below with the correct day and time for graveside service (SUNDAY, MAY 24 at 2 p.m.). We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused...
Billy Dale Rylee
Richton
Memorial graveside services will be held Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at New Augusta Cemetery for Billy Dale Rylee, 65, of Richton, who passed away at his home on May 13, 2026.
Billy Dale loved watching nature, especially birds and deer. He enjoyed fishing every opportunity he got. Most of all he treasured the time spent with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, (his little woman), Cheslene Rylee; parents, James “Pete Rylee and Gail Gordon; his special grandparents who raised him, Melvin “Chub” and Mindy Rylee; bonus son, Olen Whiddon.
He is survived by his brother, Charles “Spanky” (Sandra) Rylee and Cecil “Lanky” (Frankie), both of Rosharon, Texas; sister, Patty (Denice) Kelly of Rathdrum, Idaho; twin sister Mary Ramos of Richton; bonus sons, Ricky Dale Whiddon, Denny Whiddon, Marty Whiddon and Randy Whiddon; special cousin-friend-brother, Richard Rylee of Richton.
Bro. Roy Dill will officiate with a reception to share memories immediately following at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to join the reception.
