Obituaries
Jon Rayner Meyer
Aug 10, 2025
Dr. Jon Rayner Meyer was born on September 15,1947, to John and Carolyn Meyer and died on August 10,2025, after a long and valiant struggle against cancer.
Jon was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity during his time at Millsaps College and afterwards attended UMMC medical school.He was a retired emergency room physician who worked for years with MEA covering...
Merry Lou Ballard
Aug 6, 2025
Merry Lou Ballard, 84, a cherished mother and educator, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Oliver and Thelma Dudley and grew up in the hills of Winona, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Merry Lou enriched the lives of those around her with her generosity and dedication to her family and improving the...
Jane Marie Kimble
Jul 28, 2025
Jane Marie Kimble, a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 59.
Jane was born on August 14, 1965, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Andrew and Marie Johnson II. Jane lived a life rich with love, laughter, and a deep connection to her family and friends.
Throughout her career as...
Mary Elaine Aycock
Jul 28, 2025
Mary Elaine Aycock, 80, of Yazoo City passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family Monday July 28, 2025 in Cleveland.
Elaine was born on October 26, 1944 to Seth Alton Collins and Carrie Lucille Anderson Collins in Yazoo City. She attended Yazoo City High School and resided in Yazoo City for 80 years before recently moving to Cleveland....
JoLynn Long
Jul 27, 2025
Obituary for Joanna Lynn Alford Long
September 1, 1946 – July 27, 2025
Joanna Lynn Alford Long, affectionately known as JoLynn, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, following a brief illness. Graveside will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2025, at Shaw Cemetery.
JoLynn was born on September 1, 1946, in...
Jynan Bowen
Jul 27, 2025
Jynan Bowen, a beloved hairdresser and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Charleston, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi, on July 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow, starting at 12:00p.m. The graveside service will take place at North Cleveland...
Dale Spencer Kight
Jul 26, 2025
Dale Spencer Kight, 75, formerly of Ruleville, MS, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community. Visitation will be 11:a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS, with a Graveside Service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Interment will...
Jonett Valentine
Jul 26, 2025
Jonett Valentine, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated librarian, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 89 in Cleveland, Mississippi. Born on February 24, 1936, in Lambert, Mississippi, Jonett devoted her life to education and community service, making a profound impact on everyone who knew her. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m....
Jeffrey Alan Levingston
Jul 24, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Levingston May 7, 1947 – July 24, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Levingston, a dedicated attorney, public servant, and beloved family man, passed away on July 24 at the age of 78.
Born on May 7, 1947, to Vivian Kaplan Levingston and Alfred Aaron Levingston, Jeff grew up with strong roots in Mississippi and a deep sense of civic responsibility. He...
Joe Aguzzi
Jul 23, 2025
A true delta icon was called to his heavenly home on July 23, 2025, at the age of 99. Joseph Ellio Aguzzi, Sr. was born on May 8, 1926, to Ned and Ersilia Aguzzi in Cleveland, Mississippi. He graduated from Cleveland High School and was immediately drafted into service to our country as an 18-year-old infantry scout in WW2. After...
Brenda Jackson
Jul 23, 2025
Brenda Jackson passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will...
Nancy Jones LaPresto
Jul 21, 2025
Nancy Jones LaPresto, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 69.
Nancy was born on July 17, 1956, to H.L. and Lois Jones in Mississippi, Nancy dedicated her life to both her family and Custodial Arts, her business, which served countless clients with dedication and professionalism. She married Ronnie Gant in Arkansas on February 4, 2013.
Nancy was...
Teresa Tami Seal
Jul 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa "Tami" Seal, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left this world on July 20, 2025, at the age of 67
A visitation honoring Tami will be held Wednesday from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home. A graveside honoring Tami will follow in the Beulah cemetery at 1pm on Wednesday.
Tami...
Donald Davis
Jul 15, 2025
Donald Maurice Davis (Don) passed away on July 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Don was born September 9, 1939, in Yazoo City, MS to Martin and Ella Beard Davis. Don led a life rich in love, accomplishment, and service to others. He graduated from Indianola High School and attended Mississippi State University. Don married Barbara Junkin in January 1965.
Don’s passion for...
Mary Dianne Headley
Jul 13, 2025
Mary Dianne Headley, 78, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
Dianne was born on January 14, 1947, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to John and Mary Alice Ray....
Dale Albritton
Jul 11, 2025
Dale Albritton, 67 passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.
Dale was born on July 4, 1958, in...
Ryder Houser
Jul 8, 2025
Ryder Edward Houser of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away on July 8, 2025.
Visitation is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at First United Methodist Church of Cleveland, followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Chris Young.
Ryder was born in Germantown, Tennessee, on August 28, 2009. He was a student at Bayou Academy and played both...
Julia G. Moore
Jul 6, 2025
The Reverand Dr. Julia Gibert Moore, 87, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Bolivar Medical Center, Cleveland, Mississippi. There will be a visitation at the Rayner House at Calvary Episcopal Church, Cleveland, on Thursday, July 10, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The burial will be at the Shaw Cemetery, Shaw, Mississippi, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11,...
Susan Dye Haney
Jun 30, 2025
Susan Haney, 76, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2025. Visitation will be 2pm to 3pm Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 3pm. Pallbearers are Joseph Haney, Brandon Haney, Dylan Haney, Andrew Haney, Tyler Haney, Ian Denton and Zach Denton. Honorary Pallbearers are Mac...
Jan Shepherd
Jun 30, 2025
Janice “Jan” Parker Shepherd of Merigold, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jan was born on November 30, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Neva Pearson Parker and James Elmer “Moe” Parker, Jr. She was raised in Rayville, Louisiana, where she graduated from Riverfield Academy. She went on to attend...
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