Obituaries

Daniel Alexander

Daniel Alexander

Oct 7, 2023

 

Daniel Alexander, loving son, father, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery. 

He was born on February 28, 1985, in...

Sharon Marie Sauerwein

Sharon Marie Sauerwein

Oct 3, 2023

Sharon Marie Sauerwein, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October  3, 2023 in Shaw, MS. A graveside service will be held, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11 am at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens for family and close friends.

Sharon was born on July 9, 1947 in Danville, Arkansas to D.W. “Short” and Dollie Wilson. She graduated...

Van VanZant Jr.

Van VanZant Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

 

George (Van) Huddleston VanZant, Jr., 61, passed away on September 30, 2023, in Cleveland, MS.  Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery. 

Van VanZant was born on June 17, 1962,...

Billy Loyd Newton

Billy Loyd Newton

Sep 28, 2023

Billy Loyd Newton, 84, of Gunnison, MS passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2023 from heart failure and kidney disease.  

Billy was born on March 17, 1939 to Robertous and Ollie Newton in Tippo, MS.  Billy was a United States Veteran of the Army.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting as his hobbies.  

Preceded in death by...

Robin Michelle Campbell

Robin Michelle Campbell

Sep 27, 2023

 

Robin Campbell

Cleveland, MS

 

Robin Campbell 69 yrs old, was called home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.  A memorial service honoring Robin will be held at a later date.

 

Robin was born on January 21, 1954 to Robert Barnes Jr. & Elizabet Ann Seymore Barnes in the Mississippi Delta. She grew up in...

Margaret Levoy Chu

Margaret Levoy Chu

Sep 25, 2023

 

Margaret Levoy Chu, age 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Harley and Ada McGhee on September 14, 1926, in Casa, Arkansas. Margaret had been a resident of Jonesboro for the last 17 years after spending the majority of her life in...

Paul Sella

Paul Sella

Sep 24, 2023

 

Paul Vincent Sella, 91, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, at his home in Leland, Mississippi. A visitation will take place on 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St James Catholic Church, where friends and family can pay their respects. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian...

Jimmie Mosley

Jimmie Mosley

Sep 9, 2023

 

Jimmie Mosley, 92, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2023, in Indianola, MS. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.  A Graveside Service will follow at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens at noon.

She was born on February 13, 1931....

Sidney Smith

Sidney Smith

Sep 8, 2023

 

Sidney Smith, affectionately known as Jake, was a man who dedicated his life to the service of others. A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

On September 15, 1928, he was born in the humble town of Merigold, MS. From a young age, Sidney exhibited qualities of bravery and selflessness that would shape his...

Mary Lucille Baughman

Mary Lucille Baughman

Sep 1, 2023

 

Mary Lucille Cataldi BaughmanOctober 19, 1923 - September 1, 2023

Heaven gained a new "take charge" angel Friday morning, September 1, 2023.

A visitation honoring Mrs. Mary will be held Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 1-2pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm. A graveside service will follow at the Drew City Cemetery. 

Lucille...

Thelma Bernardi

Thelma Bernardi

Aug 27, 2023

 

Thelma Louise Bryant Bernardi of Shaw, MS, passed away on August 27, 2023.  Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Interment will be at Shaw Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Sam McAda, Jeremy Winters, Henry Mosco, Timmy Canico, Lawrence Reginelli, and Charlie Giompoletti.

She was born in Milan,...

Martha Jane Flanagan

Martha Jane Flanagan

Aug 26, 2023

 

Martha Jane Flanagan, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, MS departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023, to be with Jesus and to fly with the Angels.  Visitation will be 12: 00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment...

Bobby Howard Fulgham

Bobby Howard Fulgham

Aug 23, 2023

 

Bobby Howard Fulgham, 89 passed away on August 23, 2023, at his residence in Gore Springs, MS.  Visitation will be held 12:00 to 1:00 on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home followed by a graveside service by Rev Joey Faulk officiating. 

Bobby was born on February 8, 1934, to Elias Dero Fulgham and Etta Lucille Lewis in...

Roger Eddie Hall

Roger Eddie Hall

Aug 23, 2023

Mr. Roger Eddie Hall. age 67 went to be with our heavenly father, August 23rd 2023. Services honoring Eddie will be Saturday, August 26 at Ray Funeral Home. The visitation will be at 2:00 P.M to 3:00 P.M with a Celebration of life following at 3:00 P.M.

Eddie Hall was born in Cleveland Mississippi and resided in Pace Mississippi. He...

David Arant

David Arant

Aug 18, 2023

 

David Arant, Sr., 66, of Ruleville, Mississippi, went to be with his Savior on August 18, 2023. A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi, from 10-11 a.m. with a service following at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The graveside will be held at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, Mississippi, following...

Wayne Blansett

Wayne Blansett

Aug 18, 2023

 

Some men’s lives cannot, and should not, be measured by their service to their community or their employer. Instead, some men should be judged by their impact on others. Wayne Blansett was such a man. He never asked for the spotlight; instead, he pushed others to center stage.  He never sought awards; yet he did everything in his power...

William "Bill" Redditt

William "Bill" Redditt

Aug 16, 2023

 

William Lord “Bill” Redditt, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 in Chicot Memorial Medical Center, Lake Village, AR.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS at 1:30pm with the service following at 2pm.

Bill was born January 17, 1934 in Greenwood, MS to William Redditt and Evelyn Lord Redditt....

Lewis Paul Braswell

Lewis Paul Braswell

Aug 11, 2023

 

Lewis Paul Braswell passed away August 11,2023 at his home in Conway AR. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Linn Baptist Cemetery.  Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Keeton, Scott Washington, Brad Washington,...

Robert Edward Lee JR

Robert Edward Lee JR

Aug 11, 2023

 

Robert Edward Lee Jr. was Born in Bolivar County, MS. 11/12/1939 to Robert Edward Lee Sr.- 01/26/1892-08/16/1971-Pvt,Co. k, 2nd Regt. MS.Inf. WWI Jessie Adell Horton Lee- 03/19/1899-02/26/1975. D/O Jesse Will Horton and Mary Etta Williams of Choctaw County, MS, Brother to Ruth Adell Lee Campbell, Evelyn Maurice Lee Braswell Haynie, Robbie Vivian Lee Williams, and Walter McDonald Lee. Grandson...

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Aug 6, 2023

 

Sarah Willams, 84, gained her wings and went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Leherton Cemetery in Ruleville, Mississippi after...