Obituaries
Susan Dye Haney
Jun 30, 2025
Susan went to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2025. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m.
Full obituary is pending.
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...
Mary Kline
Jun 28, 2025
Mary Disharoon Kline, 65, of Cleveland, died peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mary was born to Susan and Benjamin Disharoon on June 27, 1960, in Vicksburg, MS. She grew up the eldest of four sisters. In 1978, she graduated salutatorian of Chamberlain Hunt Academy in Port Gibson. She received her bachelor's, master's, and specialist's...
Lenagene Waldrup
Jun 26, 2025
Lenagene Gibson Waldrup passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
Lenagene was born on August 22, 1935. She graduated from Delta State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Education...
Steve Allis
Jun 21, 2025
Steve Allis, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Steve was born on January 5, 1951, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Richard Allis and Anna Dorcak. Steve lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and the warmth of family and friends.
Steve served for our country in the U.S. Navy. He was a...
Gleniece Beach
Jun 19, 2025
Gleniece Beach passed away on June 19, 2025, in Cleveland, MS. A visitation will be held in her honor on June 23, 2025, from 1 PM to 2 PM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. The Celebration of Life will take place immediately following the visitation at 2 PM. Gleniece will be laid to rest in a graveside service...
Stacey Lynn Shivers
Jun 16, 2025
Stacey Lynn Shivers, a dedicated volunteer in the medical service and cherished member of the Church of Christ, passed away on June 16, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment...
Lon Couey
Jun 8, 2025
It is with great sorrow and reflection that we mark the passing of Lellon Edward Couey. As a cherished member of our community, his life was carved into the muddy banks of the Mississippi River. As we remember him, may we find solace in the fact that his spirit will always remain in the flowing waters he loved so much.
“Lon”,...
William Wilson
Jun 4, 2025
William “Bill” Harry Wilson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and educator, succumbed to illness on June 4, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi at the age of 79.
Bill was born on September 20, 1945, to Harry and Laurene Wilson at Naval Air Station Norman, Oklahoma. He lived a life dedicated to education, music, and family.
Bill’s career began as owner of Wilson Music...
Paula DeAnne Roncali Hudson
Jun 4, 2025
Paula DeAnne Roncali Hudson, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 50. A visitation will be held 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. followed by a prayer service starting at 3:00 p.m.
She was born on December 22, 1974, DeAnne...
Waylon Scott Horton
Jun 2, 2025
Waylon Scott Horton, born on June 2, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi, brought joy and love to all who surrounded him during his brief time here on Earth. He departed this life on the same day, June 2, 2025, leaving behind a profound impact and a heart full of affection that will be remembered by those he touched.
A visitation will take...
John Patton (Pat) George
May 31, 2025
John Patton (Pat) George,78, passed away at home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Pat was born March 14, 1947, in Holly Grove, AR to Jack Pink and Zulieme Poole George.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Alein George, Julia Pearline George Papa, Jack Preston George, James Perry George, Joe Phillip...
Rita Twiner
May 24, 2025
On May 24, 2025, Rita Twiner lost a long hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born December 20, 1946, to the late CL Jennings and the late Mary Rose Jennings, she spent the majority of her life in Cleveland, MS. For the past 25 years she was a resident of Brandon MS. Rita graduated from Cleveland High School in 1965 and continued...
Linda Joyce Upton
May 24, 2025
Linda Joyce Upton passed away peacefully May 24, 2025. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.
Linda was born on January 3, 1951, in Gunnison, Mississippi, to James William and Burdie Chaney...
Carolyn McLelland
May 23, 2025
A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Mississippi, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation at the church from noon-1:45 p.m.
January 11, 1936 - May 23, 2025
Carolyn McLelland, a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and faithful servant of Jesus, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of...
James Haynes
May 22, 2025
JC (James) Haynes, a beloved car salesman and a dedicated family man, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 81. A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of Life will immediately follow, at 10:00 a.m. The day will conclude with a...
Roy McCain
May 19, 2025
Roy McCain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 83. Visitation will be 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be...
Spencer Hutchinson
May 12, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, a beloved member of his community and a dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, in Ecru, MS. A visitation will be held on May 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS, followed by a Celebration of Life from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. His final resting place...
Kimball Busby Glassco Tyrone
May 10, 2025
Kimball “Kim” Busby Glassco Tyrone, beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in her hometown of Cleveland, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held in her honor on May 31, 2025, at Old Cleveland Cemetery, located on N Bayou in Cleveland, MS. The service will begin at 11:00 AM.
She was born on May 27, 1951,...
Janice Kittrell Naile
May 9, 2025
Janice Kittrell Naile, 77 of Skene, MS passed away at her home on May 9, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Naile of Clarksdale, MS; son, Jae McGill of Chalfont, PA; parents, Annie Mae Kittrell and Chalmer Kitrell of Clarksdale, MS; sister, Judy Kittrell Ferri of Clarksdale, MS; and sister-in-law, Inez Funderburk Kittrell of Batesville, MS.
She is...
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