Obituaries
Lynnelle Funchess
Apr 11, 2023
Lynnelle Mayatte Funchess, 81 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Old Cleveland Cemetery.
Lynnelle was born on October 28, 1941,...
Glenn Colen Fisher
Apr 10, 2023
Glenn Colen Fisher, 72, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Monday, April 10, 2023. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 with a Celebration of Life immediately to follow at First Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Franklinton, LA.
Glenn was born...
Barbara Faccini
Apr 2, 2023
Barbara Ann Faccini, 77, of Shaw went to be with the Lord April 2, 2023.
Barbara was born November 15, 1945, to Henry and Rosa Faccini in Shaw, MS. She received an associate degree at Mississippi Delta Community College. Barbara worked at Baxter’s until her retirement. She was an avid reader, loved doing crafts, creating flower arrangements, and decorating...
Mary Rose White
Mar 29, 2023
Mary Rose White, 91, of Ruleville, MS went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
Mary was born August...
Waylon John Wren
Mar 27, 2023
Waylon John Wren rushed into this world on January 27th, 2023. Born to Christian Wren and Lauren Hall he was called across the rainbow bridge to his Heavenly home on March 27th, 2023.In his short time with us, Waylon was a fan of music finding peace in the classical music he listened to with his Gump, as well as many...
Charlotte Edwards
Mar 24, 2023
Charlotte Wynne Edwards 81, of Sidon, MS went to be with the Lord March 24, 2023. A visitation honoring her life will be held Tuesday, March 28 at Ray Funeral Home from 10:00-12:00. Graveside service will follow in the Itta Bena Cemetery at 1:00.
Charlotte was born March 28, 1941 at Sallis, MS, to Roy and Gladys Wynne. She attended...
Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown
Mar 23, 2023
Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown of Cleveland, MS, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2023, at her home. A visitation honoring her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. The interment...
Lance Jackson
Mar 22, 2023
Lance Jackson, 74, of Cleveland, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2023.
Lance was born on April 29, 1948, in Florence, Alabama. He married Brenda Richardson Jackson on September 24, 1968.
In 1965, at age 17, Lance talked his mother into signing a waiver so that he could join the US Army. After basic...
Tripp Douglas Pugh
Mar 21, 2023
Tripp Douglas Pugh, 44, of Greenville, MS went to be with the Lord March 21, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
Tripp was born September 1, 1978, to Butch and Peggy Pugh. He was an...
Sarah Claire Holder
Mar 18, 2023
Sarah Claire Holder, age 21, graduated into heaven on March 18, 2023, peacefully, with her family by her side. She was greeted by dear family, friends, and a host of St. Jude siblings.
Sarah Claire was born on December 4, 2001, to Monica Hays Payne and Roger Holder. Her early years were spent at St. Jude, Flowers ‘n Things,...
John Stanley Hall
Mar 14, 2023
John Stanley Hall “Johnny”, 64, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.
Johnny was born June 11, 1958, in Bordeaux, France to John and Evelyn Hall. ...
William Franklin Free Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
William “Willie” Franklin Free Jr., 73, of Ruleville, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.
Willie was born July 26, 1949 in Cleveland, MS to William Sr. and Vivian Phillips Free. He married Melanie Williamson Free on November 11, 2011.
Willie served as chief engineer as a merchant marine for over thirty years. He...
Margie Earlene Merideth
Mar 10, 2023
Born in Missouri in 1939, Margie was much beloved. Even as a very young woman, she was independent, and made her own way toward a happy and fulfilling life. Her family was her treasure, and she was theirs.
In her teens, she began a long career in waitressing, culminating at the How Joy restaurant in Greenville. She captured many...
Robert D Clifton
Mar 7, 2023
Robert Dale Clifton, 74, of Benoit was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
“Bobby” was born at home in Benoit, Mississippi, on September 10, 1948, to proud parents Robert and Claudia Clifton. As a baby, he “worked” outside with his parents, while under the careful watch of family dog...
Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker
Mar 7, 2023
Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker of Benoit, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 at her home. A visitation honoring her life will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Benoit Union Church from 12-1pm with a Celebration of Life Service held at 1:00P.M. Graveside will follow in the Beulah Cemetery.
Margaret was...
Johnny L Moore Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Johnny L Moore Jr.
Cleveland, MS
Johnny L. Moore Jr. 64, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. A visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12-1pm at Cleveland Church of Christ. Followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm at Cleveland Church of Christ with a graveside service in the...
Eleanor Buckley Trimble
Feb 25, 2023
Eleanor Buckley Trimble, 109, of Ruleville passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mrs. Trimble was born on November 10, 1913, to Jake Robert and Fannie Elizabeth Buckley. She graduated from Ruleville High School in 1932, Sunflower County Junior College in 1934, and Delta State Teachers College in 1936 with a degree in math and science.
Mrs. Trimble began...
Steve Steele
Feb 24, 2023
Steven Gary Steele, 75 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023.A visitation honoring Steve will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00PM.Steve was born on January 22, 1948 in Memphis, TN to his parents, Donald Day “Blue” and Juawice...
Marcia Lynn Doty
Feb 13, 2023
Marcia Lynn Doty, 66, of Boyle went to be with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2023. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will follow immediately after at 3:00 p.m.
Marcia was born October 1, 1956, to Bobby and Frances Foster in Canton, MS. ...
Mickey Thompson
Feb 13, 2023
William Michael “Mickey” Thompson, 88, of Cleveland passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson.
Mickey was born August 23, 1934, in Ruleville to Thornton and Hazel Thompson. He received his education in the Drew Public Schools, Mississippi Delta Community College, and Delta State University. He married the former Jean Neal of Indianola December 23,...
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