Obituaries
Willena Highsmith
Dec 31, 2023
Willena Highsmith, 95 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023.
A memorial service will be held, Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Memphis located at 200 East Parkway N. Memphis, TN.
Obit is pending
Bobby Horton
Dec 31, 2023
Born on August 2, 1945, in Hollandale, Mississippi, Bobby was the son of Norman and Prebol Horton. He graduated from Hollandale High School and from Mississippi State with a master’s degree in Agronomy. He proudly served his country in Vietnam in 1968-69 in the US Army with the 173rd unit out of Greenwood, Mississippi.
Bobby’s career began as an...
MARGIE LOUISE NEWTON
Dec 30, 2023
Margie Louise Newton, a beloved homemaker and dedicated employee at Baxter Healthcare, passed away on December 30,2023, in her hometown of Gunnison, Mississippi.
Visitation for Margie Newton will be held on February 28, 2024 from 1pm to 2pm at Gunnison Baptist Church in Gunnison, MS with a Memorial Service to follow from 2pm to 3pm at the same location.
She was born...
Frank Allegrezza
Dec 26, 2023
F.E. Allegrezza, 84, Died on (December 26th, 2023)
F.E. Was the son of Willie and Lucille Allegrezza. Born on December 25th, 1939, in Shaw, Mississippi. He graduated from Shaw High School in 1957. His formal education included a Bachelor of Science degree from Delta State University in 1951 and a Master of Education from Mississippi State in 1965.
F.E....
Dr. Mary Stone Lange
Dec 26, 2023
Dr. Mary Stone Lange went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 26, 2023. With her compassionate spirit and dedication to healthcare, she touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey.Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00...
Janie Faye Price
Dec 25, 2023
Janie Price went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2023, in Ruleville, Mississippi. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29,2023, at First Baptist Church in Boyle, MS.
She was born on October 19, 1941, in Mississippi to her loving parents John and Stella Bridwell.
Janie's professional career spanned over 40 years as a Customer...
John "Jack" Franklin Fletcher
Dec 20, 2023
John Franklin Fletcher, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 20, 2023 at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS.
Jack was born on September 8, 1941 to Johnny and Madeline Fletcher in Cleveland, MS. Jack’s life was centered around the church he loved dearly, First United Methodist Church of Cleveland, where he served...
Sammy Britt
Dec 18, 2023
Sam “Sammy” Glenn Britt, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. Sammy, a native of Ruleville, was born on September 26, 1940 to Sam Archie Britt and Hazel Griffith Britt. While he was loved by many, he would be the first to tell you his greatest love was Linda Newsome Britt, his childhood...
Burnham Price Whatley
Dec 14, 2023
Burnham Price Whatley, a beloved husband, father, and son, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023, in Bolivar County, MS. His departure leaves behind a void that no words can fill. Price brought joy and laughter to the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his loss is deeply felt by all. Visitation...
Elizabeth Pongetti
Dec 11, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Belenchia Pongetti, 94, departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 18,2023, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of life service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Mississippi.
Elizabeth was born...
Sherry Jones
Dec 11, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Sherry peacefully left this world on December 11, 2023, in Cleveland, MS, where she had resided and touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey.A Private Memorial service to honor and celebrate Sherry's life will be held at...
Patricia McCaleb
Dec 7, 2023
Patricia (Pat) McCaleb died Thursday, December 7, 2023 with family around her. She would like everyone to know that she had a phenomenal life.
Roy and Helen Naron were the proud parents. She was born in her grandparents' home on Victoria Avenue in Cleveland, MS, March 26, 1936.
Pat and Jim Hunter McCaleb met when she was...
Betty May Connell
Dec 4, 2023
Betty May Connell, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 4, 2023. A "Celebration of Life" event will be held on December 8, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. The service will commence at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. A Reception will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m.
Betty was born to JL "Buddy"...
Roy E Downs
Dec 2, 2023
Roy E Downs, of Merigold, passed away on December 2nd, at North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Linn Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers are: David Ray Jr., Allen...
Lowell Kirkbride
Nov 27, 2023
Lowell Ralph Kirkbride, 82 of Cleveland, MS died peacefully in his home November 27, 2023.
Lowell was born on November 16, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lowell proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963 –1965. He graduated from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He began his accounting career in Memphis, Tennessee in 1969 and worked at William P. Neal (Neal...
Dr. Keith Richard Jones
Nov 24, 2023
Dr. Keith Richard Jones of Benoit, Mississippi, was born in Bear Grove, Iowa, on January 11, 1931, to Fred and Edith Jones. He was received into glory on Friday, November 24, 2023, having trusted in Jesus Christ alone as his Lord and Savior.
A Graveside will be held December 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.in the Bear Grove Cemetery...
James "Jimmy" Frazier
Nov 17, 2023
James “Jimmy” Frazier, a farmer from Rosedale, MS, left an indelible mark on the agricultural community. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00. Born on Dec 7, 1949 in Mississippi, Jimmy dedicated his life to the profession he loved-farming....
Freddie Kilgore Roark
Nov 17, 2023
Freddie Kilgore Roark, a beloved member of the community went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023, in Cleveland, MS. Friends and acquaintances are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Freddie's life at the visitation event held on November 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Boyle Baptist Church, located at 208 N Brooks...
Tracie Lynn Holmes
Nov 16, 2023
Tracie Lynn Holmes, beloved daughter, mom, and nurse went to be with the Lord, November 16, 2023. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m.
She was born on September 28, 1970, to Homer and Charlotte Gilbert. Tracie...
Willie Sellers
Nov 16, 2023
Willie Marshall Sellers was born April 7, 1945, and went to this final resting place with our Lord November 16, 2023.A visitation will be held Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 11-12pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service following at 12 at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside service will proceed in the Beluah Cemetery.
He...
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