Obituaries
Barbara Ray Hall
Sep 9, 2025
Barbara Ray Hall 79, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2025.
A visitation honoring Mrs. Barbara will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10-11:00AM at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service honoring Barbara will follow at 11:00 at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside will proceed in the Delta...
Alfred Angeli
Sep 6, 2025
Alfred Angeli, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 6, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi, at the age of 89. Visitation will take place on September 12, 2025, at St. Francis-Assisi Catholic Church in Shaw, MS, starting at 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at Shaw Cemetery. Alfred Angeli...
John Melvin Bowen Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. John Bowen Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world on September 6, 2025, at the age of 77 while surrounded by family.
A visitation honoring John will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home from 12-1 with a Celebration of Life Service...
Larry Jones
Sep 4, 2025
Larry Duncan Jones, 80, of Beulah, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, to JT and Irma Lee (Duncan) Jones, Larry was raised in Doddsville on Eastland Plantation and attended Ruleville High School. He proudly served...
Dianne McAfee
Sep 3, 2025
Dianne McAfee, a devoted medical technologist and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A Visitation with a Memorial Service to follow will be held on September 13, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Chapel in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Dianne was born on August 17, 1945, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Lewis Dixon &...
Robert Brown
Sep 3, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Lee Brown Sr. 61 of Hollandale, MS was called home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on September 3, 2025.
A visitation honoring Robert will be held, Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2-3pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 3:00P.M. at...
Betty Jane Dill
Sep 2, 2025
Betty Jane West Dill 92 of Laurel, formerly of Drew, MS, left this world September 2, 2025, to be with her Lord and Savior.
A visitation honoring Jane will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 1-2 pm at West Drew Baptist Church in Drew, MS, with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service following at 2:00 pm at the West Drew...
Peggy Ann Miller
Aug 30, 2025
Peggy Ann Miller, beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and pillar of her community, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025, in Lake Village, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2025, at Lake Village Assembly in Lake Village, AR, with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at...
Elizabeth Mary Rocconi
Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Giaccaglia Rocconi, who departed this life on August 24, 2025, at the age of 96.
A visitation honoring Mrs. Elizabeth will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from11-12pm with a Mass following at 12pm in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. Graveside will proceed in the New Cleveland...
Timothy David Medders
Aug 23, 2025
Timothy David Medders, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was born on November 7, 1976, in Eupora, Mississippi, where he spent his formative years. A cherished member of his community, Timothy was known for his warm spirit and passion for life.Timothy had a great love for playing video games, which...
Ertice Riddell Litton
Aug 22, 2025
Ertice Riddell Litton, 74 of Lima formerly of Mississippi, passed peacefully at home with his family at 4:07pm on Friday August 22, 2025. A visitation honoring Ertice will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2-3 at Ray Funeral Home with a Memorial Service at 3pm at Ray Funeral Home.
Ertice was born in Litton, MS on March 18,1951 to the late...
Phyllis Kilpatrick
Aug 21, 2025
Phyllis Kilpatrick, age 90, of Cleveland, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on August 21, 2025.
Born on December 7, 1934, in Greenwood, MS, to Charles Albert Wright and Gertrude Jordan Wright, Phyllis lived a life devoted to her faith, loyalty to friends, and compassion for animals.
She is survived by her beloved children: Denny Kilpatrick (Jolanta), Debra Andrews...
Martha Louise Williams
Aug 19, 2025
Martha Louise Williams. passed away August 19, 2025, in Merigold, MS. A visitation will beheld on August 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 1:00 PM, at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS.
Martha was born on April 17, 1951, in Greenville, MS, to James and Pauline Lott. She was a beloved figure...
Thomas Givens
Aug 19, 2025
THOMAS PRESTON GIVENS
August 2, 1937 – August 19, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Preston Givens, a retired Administrative Law Judge, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 88.
A visitation honoring Tommy will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service following at 1pm at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside service will proceed...
Ernest Leroy Baker
Aug 15, 2025
Ernest “Leroy” Baker
Ernest “Leroy” Baker, 84, of Greenville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home of more than 30 years on August 15, 2025.
A visitation honoring Leroy will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Morrison Chapel Baptist Church at 1:00 P.M. with a Memorial Service following at 2:00P.M.
He was born September 19, 1940, in Benoit, Mississippi, to Brady Elmo...
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...
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