Obituaries
Beth Jacks
May 10, 2026
Beth Boswell Jacks, 82, passed away on May 10, 2026. A visitation will be held on May 18, 2026 at St. Luke United Methodist Church from 10:00 - 11:00 am followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 am.
Beth was born on January 18, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, to Edith Mitchell Boswell and William Sanford Boswell, Sr. Her family soon...
Ralph Joseph Szot
May 7, 2026
Ralph Joseph Szot Sr., a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born on August 9, 1944. Visitation will be from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Shaw Catholic Church. Mass will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Shaw Cemetery
Ralph was born August 9, 1944, in Chicago,...
Brenda Thompson Roberts
May 6, 2026
Brenda Thompson Roberts, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Clinton, MS. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at noon. Interment will be at the New Cleveland Cemetery.
Brenda was born on July 8, 1959, to Frank & Betsy Thompson...
Bonnie Wanamaker
May 6, 2026
Bonnie Williams Wanamaker passed away peacefully May 6, 2026. She was born in Roundaway, MS on March 20, 1944, to Howard and Fannie Williams. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9,2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.
She spent...
Burrow Brooks
May 2, 2026
Burrow P. (Bucky) Brooks, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Delta State University, died peacefully at home on May 2, 2026, two days before his eighty-third birthday. Bucky was born on May 4, 1943, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Burrow P. Brooks, Sr., and Mary Hutton. He married Maureen Webb on August 8, 1975, in Cleveland; they drove away from their...
Betty Florence Britt
Apr 22, 2026
Betty Latham Britt passed away at her home April 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born with her twin brother, Bobby, on October 29, 1940. She spent most of her childhood growing up in a pecan orchard south of Beulah, MS She attended Rosedale Public School and graduated in 1958, She attended Delta State College and graduated in...
Earl Brooke
Apr 18, 2026
Earl Brooke, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Earl was born on December 10, 1951, in Shaw, Mississippi,
Earl was a high school graduate who dedicated much of his professional life to managing at a Truck Stop, where his leadership and work ethic were highly respected. Beyond his...
Don "Stebo" Stephen Ferri
Apr 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Stephen Ferri Jr., “Stebo,” announce his passing from this world on April 18, 2026, into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland,...
Donald Hubert Gant
Apr 17, 2026
Donnie Gant was born in Cleveland, MS on October 29, 1946, to Louise and Hubert Gant. Donnie worked for Sanders Seed during high school and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1964. He attended Delta State University in 1966 and received a degree in accounting and a minor in economics in January 1970. He served his country in the National...
Thomas Manning Box Sr.
Apr 14, 2026
Thomas Manning Box, Sr., went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026, at 97 years of age. He passed away peacefully at Indywood Estates, with family by his side.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A graveside Celebration of Life Service and interment will...
Linda Joyce Black
Apr 12, 2026
Linda Joyce Black, a cherished soul known for her infectious laughter and deep love of music, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow. Interment will be at Old Cleveland...
Carol Sue McMillan
Apr 11, 2026
Carol Sue McMillan passed away on April 11, 2026.
She was born to Charles and Betty Kirksey on May 13, 1956, in Hollandale, Mississippi. Carol was a dedicated and a passionate woman. She had a dedication to family and had a strong work ethic. Carol devoted 21 years to Walmart, serving as a Department Manager where she was known for excellence...
Vickie Lyn Taylor
Apr 7, 2026
Vickie Lyn Taylor, a devoted mother, wife, and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Cleveland, Mississippi.
A visitation service honoring Vickie will be held at 11am Friday, April the 10th, at Ray Funeral home. A Celebration of life service will follow immediately after at 12pm.
Vickie was born on March 1, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana,...
Joseph "Ray" Rayford Cothran
Mar 26, 2026
Joseph Rayford Cothran, known affectionately as Ray, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026.
A visitation honoring Ray will be held on Wednesday, April 1st, at First Baptist Church in Cleveland MS, at 10am, with a Celebration of Life service at 11am, and a graveside service at North Cleveland Cemetery following immediately after.
Born on May 13, 1938, to Ruble and Mary...
Frankie Brewer
Mar 23, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Frank “Frankie” Brewer, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Luke Methodist Church in Cleveland, MS.
Born March 10, 1935, in Benoit, Mississippi, to J.T. and Pauline Litton, Frankie lived a life rooted...
JoDonna Watson
Mar 18, 2026
JoDonna Watson, a cherished member of the Cleveland MS community, peacefully passed away on March 18, 2026, in her hometown. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m.
JoDonna was born on October 30, 1957, to James Durwood and...
Bobby Stanford
Mar 15, 2026
Bobby Carroll Stanford, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service with immediatley follow.
He was born on March 10, 1939. Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life...
Vernon “Butch” Douglas Pugh
Mar 6, 2026
Vernon “Butch” Douglas Pugh, 73, of Cleveland Mississippi, passed away on March 6, 2026. Butch was a longtime resident of Cleveland. Butch graduated from Deer Creek High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He married his beloved wife, Peggy, in 1977. For most of Butch’s life, he did what he loved most which was landscaping. He worked...
Mari-Beth McArthur
Feb 27, 2026
Mari-Beth McArthur, March 4, 1961 - February 27, 2026
Mari-Beth McArthur passed away peacefully February 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was 64.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cleveland First United Methodist Church.Visitation will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall, followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. A graveside service...
Carolyn "Cack" Rayner Meyer
Feb 26, 2026
Carolyn Rayner Meyer, affectionately known as "Cack," passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the admirable age of 101 and 7 months.
A visitation service honoring Miss Cack will be held on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, at 10:30am at Merigold Methodist Church, with a celebration of life following immediately at 11:30 am.
Born on July 26, 1924, to Edgar and Sue...
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