Obituaries

Ellis Vance

Ellis Vance

Apr 5, 2022

 

Lloyd Ellis Vance went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Cleveland, MS.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.

Ellis was born April 5, 2022, in Cleveland, MS to Lloyd Wade and Ana Katelyn...

Gloria Judson Smith Griffith

Gloria Judson Smith Griffith

Mar 31, 2022

 

Gloria Griffith, a true Southern grandmother to many, passed away on March 31, 2022 at the age of 93 in her apartment at Indywood assisted living facility where she was surrounded by friends, new and old. Gloria is best described by her enduring relationships with others. Gloria was born in Greenville as the youngest child of Benjamin Elmo Smith...

"Tucker" Anthony Reed Herren

"Tucker" Anthony Reed Herren

Mar 28, 2022

 

“Tucker” Anthony Reed Herren, 20, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Monday, March 28, 2022.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.   Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.  Bro. Chris Gentry will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Christian Cain Herren, Timothy...

Loretta Lynn Houston

Loretta Lynn Houston

Mar 18, 2022

Mrs. Loretta “Lynn” Houston went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Greenville, MS. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22 from 11 a.m-12 p.m. at Greater Faith Tabernacle in Greenville, MS. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12.Lynn was born on April 26, 1964 to Finis Ray Bolen and Mary Lou...

Dorothy Shelley

Dorothy Shelley

Mar 16, 2022

 

Dorothy Shelley, 68, of San Jose, California, formerly of Shelby, MS passed away on March 16, 2022, in San Jose ,California.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shelby, MS. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   Interment immediately after...

Mikeal "Andy" Andrew Hardin

Mikeal "Andy" Andrew Hardin

Mar 16, 2022

 

Mikeal Andrew Hardin, 60, better known as “Andy” of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Atlanta.  He was an amazing husband, father, brother, son and friend.  Andy was born in Houston, Mississippi on Monday, August 28, 1961, the second of four boys born in five years to John Mike Hardin and Betty House Hardin.  He...

John White

John White

Mar 15, 2022

 

John White, 84, passed away on March 15, 2022, in Shepherdstown, WV

 

John was born on August 1, 1937 in Magee, MS, to Charles and Prudie White.

 

John married the love of his life Grace White on January 13, 1956 in Indianola, MS. The couple had 2 children, Kenny White and Tammy White. He was happiest behind...

Jamie Bernice Schubert

Jamie Bernice Schubert

Mar 11, 2022

 

Jamie Bernice Schubert, 84, of Drew, MS went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 11, 2022.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery.  Bernice was born August 17, 1937, in Winona,...

Megan Lamberson

Megan Lamberson

Mar 5, 2022

Megan Leigh Lamberson, 47, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 5, 2022. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m.

Megan was born February 16, 1975, in Cleveland, MS to Sandra Johnson & John...

Linda James

Linda James

Mar 4, 2022

Linda Sue James, 73, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022. A Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Ray Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following.

Linda was born in the Mississippi Delta on November 6, 1948 to Thadis and Clarice Powell. She was...

Alcee Trahan

Alcee Trahan

Mar 3, 2022

Alcee Trahan, the world’s best father and grandfather peacefully took his last breath at 5:50 am, March 3, 2022, in the company of his loving sons after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis Dexter Trahan and his parents Adolph and Olive Whittington Trahan. He joins other family members who have gone before him-his...

Olen Safley Crawford

Olen Safley Crawford

Mar 3, 2022

 

Olen Safley Crawford, 26, Passed away at home on March 3rd 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Olen was born on December 7th, 1995 in Cleveland, Mississippi. After graduating from Cleveland High School in 2014. He worked as a landscaper, enjoyed working with his hands and being outdoors. Olens greatest joy was being with his loving family and friends who...

Patsy Ragsdale

Patsy Ragsdale

Mar 1, 2022

Patsy Ann Ragsdale, 66, Batesville, MS went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Cleveland Cemetery on Bayou Road.

Patsy was born November 16, 1955,...

T.J. Williams

T.J. Williams

Mar 1, 2022

T.J. Williams, 77, of Drew, MS went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Summer, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Drew Cemetery.

T.J. was born November 11, 1944, in Merigold,...

Joyce Tolbert

Joyce Tolbert

Mar 1, 2022

Joyce Elizabeth Whitlock Tolbert, 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Linn Baptist Church, Linn MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Linn Baptist Cemetery in Linn, MS.

Joyce Elizabeth was born September 24, 1947,...

H.M. Grimmett

H.M. Grimmett

Feb 27, 2022

Retired Sheriff, H. M. "Mack" Grimmett, age 90, received his final call when his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, asked him to come home. Mack died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife, Lynette Wright Grimmett, and his children. He was born in Skene, Mississippi to Joe and Blanche Grimmett on August 27,...

William Ruecker

William Ruecker

Feb 20, 2022

William “Billy” Ruecker, Jr. age 61, passed away on February 20, 2022 at Bolivar Medical Center.  He was born February 9, 1961 in Rosedale, MS to William Ruecker, Sr. and Patricia Travis Ruecker.  His dad died in a crop-dusting accident when Billy was a child.  He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Gerald Junkin and grandparents, Philip Karl...

Ron Mills

Ron Mills

Feb 15, 2022

Ronald G. "Ron" Mills,82, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Greenville, MS). Ron was born near Marshall, Texas, the second son of H. Garland and Hazel R. Mills. The Mills family moved from Texas to Shaw, Mississippi in 1953. The family farmed near Benoit, MS.

Ron graduated from Shaw High School in 1958 and was awarded a four-year basketball...

Arthur Ott Henson

Arthur Ott Henson

Feb 14, 2022

Arthur Ott Henson, 74,  passed away Monday, February 14, 2022.  Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2022 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  

Arthur was born February 12, 1947 to Ott & Myrtie Henson.  He worked as a farmer in the agriclture industry for many years.  

Toni Rainey

Toni Rainey

Feb 14, 2022

Toni Gregg Rainey, 78, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Monday, February 14, 2022. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.

Toni was born October 26, 1943 in Minter City, MS...

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