Obituaries

Lynn McGraw

Lynn McGraw

Apr 10, 2021

Beulah "Lynn" Evans McGraw, 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Germantown, TN. A visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. with a graveside service immediately following at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens. Lynn was born on April 17, 1947 in Leflore County, MS to John...

Michele Reed

Michele Reed

Apr 7, 2021

Ms. Lucie Michele Reed, 53 of Cleveland, MS went to be the with Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. A Visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a private family graveside following. Michele was born to Thomas and Lucie Reed on June 13, 1967 in Hinds County,...

Flo Findley

Flo Findley

Apr 6, 2021

Florence "Flo" Marion Dixon Findley, 97, of Cleveland, Mississippi, went home to be with the LORD on April 6, 2021. She passed away in her home with family and loved ones by her side. The visitation honoring Mrs.Florence will be held Friday, April 09, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church from 1-2:00pm with a Celebration of Life memorial service...

Dean Daniels

Dean Daniels

Mar 28, 2021

Dean W. Daniels, 82, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence after battling cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at St. Patrick cemetery in Chanute, Kansas. Dean was born on December 9,...

Jean Norquist

Jean Norquist

Mar 24, 2021

Mrs. Imo Jean Norquist, 90, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021 in Tupelo, MS . Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday March 29, 2021 at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Celebration of Life services will immediately follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Rev. Brad...

Kathryn Ruth

Kathryn Ruth

Mar 21, 2021

Mrs. Kathryn A. Ruth went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Cleveland, MS. A visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. with a graveside service immediately following at Lehrton Cemetery. Masks are required to attend Mrs. Kathryn A. Ruth Kathryn was born on...

Rose Mason

Rose Mason

Mar 20, 2021

Rose Marie "Took" Litton Mason Cleveland, MSRose Marie "Took" Litton Mason 84, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2021. A visitation honoring her life will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 1:00-2:45PM at Ray Funeral Home with a Graveside Service Following at 3:00 PM in the North Cleveland Cemetery. Mask are...

Howard Hooper

Howard Hooper

Mar 18, 2021

Howard Hooper went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021 in Cleveland, MS. A visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. with another visitation on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at the New Cleveland Cemetery. Howard was born on June...

Emma Tedder Moody

Emma Tedder Moody

Mar 16, 2021

Ms. Emma Mae Tedder Moody,86, of Mandeville LA, formerly of Cleveland, MS; passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital Tuesday March 16, 2021. A visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service to immediately following. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.Ms....

Robert Louis Tarsi

Robert Louis Tarsi

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. Robert Louis Tarsi of Shelby, MS passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. A private service was held on March 16, 2021. He was born September 21, 1939 to Harry and Edith Tarsi in Shelby, MS. Robert married Jo Ann Balducci on November 9, 1961 in Shelby, MS. He retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections where he served as...

Louise Stevens Lindsey

Louise Stevens Lindsey

Mar 6, 2021

Louise Stevens Lindsey, widow of Dr. Arthur W. Lindsey, passed away March 6, 2021, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Oxford, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi Sunday March 14, 2021, starting at 2:00 - 3:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service following with Reverend Milton Burd officiating. Masks are required to attend service.The Lindsey's...

James Robert Clifton

James Robert Clifton

Feb 28, 2021

James Robert Clifton Benoit, MS James Robert Clifton was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28th, 2021 in Greenwood, MS. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. in the Shaw City Cemetery. Masks are required to attend service.Robert was born on January 21st, 1923 in Dickson, TN to the...

Betsy Bobo Elliott

Betsy Bobo Elliott

Feb 25, 2021

Betsy Bobo Elliott, 69, passed away February 25, 2021. Betsy was born in Cleveland, MS, on September 26, 1951, and Cleveland was her home her entire life. After graduating from Cleveland High School in 1969, she attended Delta State University, was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and over the years came to know everyone on campus, forming close relationships...

Johnny Gorrell

Johnny Gorrell

Feb 24, 2021

John "Johnny" William Gorrell 80, of Drew, MS was called home to be with his Lord on February 24, 2021. A visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service following at 10 a.m. A private family graveside service will take place at Drew...

Pat Walton Denton

Pat Walton Denton

Feb 23, 2021

Pat Walton Denton, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN. Pat was born February 10, 1948. His Parents were Lola Walton Denton and John Mason Denton of Shelby, MS. A graveside service will be held at the Shelby Cemetery at 2pm on Friday, February 26th. Those wishing to attend are asked to...

John Gray Tuttle

John Gray Tuttle

Feb 21, 2021

John Gray Tuttle, 62, of Greenwood, Mississippi, passed away on February 21, 2021 after a five month battle with cancer. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Lehrton Cemetery. John was born in Ruleville, MS on August 26, 1958. He graduated from...

Perry Ellis Morgan

Perry Ellis Morgan

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. Perry Ellis Morgan, 79, of Drew, MS went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021. A visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00.Perry married to Helen Kathryn "Kat" Kittrell on October 23, 1964 in Doddsville, MS. He...

Minnie Boyd Braswell

Minnie Boyd Braswell

Feb 13, 2021

Minnie Boyd Braswell, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2021 in Cleveland, MS. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Ray Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a Celebration of Service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Mask are required.Mrs. Minnie was born December 1, 1931 to William and Vera...

Nettie McClure

Nettie McClure

Jan 31, 2021

Mrs. Nettie S. McClure, 89, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021 in Monroe, LA. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the New Cleveland Cemetery. Nettie was born on October 7, 1931 in Cleveland, MS to John Eston Simmons and Artie Francis Braswell Simmons Mullen. She attended Cleveland...

Russ Miller

Russ Miller

Jan 29, 2021

William Russell "Russ" Miller III, 44, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. A Mass memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. Masks are required to attend. Russ was born on February 3, 1976 in Cleveland, MS to William Russell Miller,...