Obituaries
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 Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 12:00 p.m....
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...
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...
Herbert Paul Ballard Jr
Jun 27, 2025
Herbert Paul Ballard, Jr., 56, of Pensacola, FL, passed away suddenly at home on June 27, 2025.
A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Paul honorably served his country for 20 years, retiring in 2011 as a Petty Officer First Class (ABH1), Aviation Boatswain’s Mate. His distinguished naval career included service aboard the USS George Washington during its maiden deployment in 1994, the...
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...
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