Obituaries

Edgar W. "Ed" Wilson, Sr.

Edgar W. "Ed" Wilson, Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

Edgar W. “Ed” Wilson, Sr., 97, of Rosedale, MS, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 10, at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church in Rosedale, with internment following service at Beulah Cemetery.

Ed was born August 3, 1927, in Pascagoula, MS, to John Craig Wilson and Frances Johnston Wilson. He married Rebecca McInnis (Becky)...

Trudie Routh Weeks

Trudie Routh Weeks

Dec 20, 2024

Trudie Routh Weeks, devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully met her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2024, at the age of 82. A visitation will be held December 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 P.M. A graveside service will take...

Jimmy Beach

Jimmy Beach

Dec 17, 2024

Jimmy Beach, 78 passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS followed by a Celebration of Life Service. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.

Jimmy was born on September 29, 1946, in Winona, Mississippi, to Lester Earl and Lucy...

Mable Cecil Stevens Etheridge

Mable Cecil Stevens Etheridge

Dec 17, 2024

Mable Cecil Stevens Etheridge, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully in Rosedale, Mississippi, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 89. Mable will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family and community. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home...

Teresa Gore

Teresa Gore

Dec 13, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Teresa Gore, loving wife, mother, and Poppy. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1959, in Clarksdale, MS, to Jimmy and Liz Williams. Teresa became a big sister in 1969 to her precious sister, Pam.

Teresa began her career in the healthcare industry...

Clinton James "Butch" Herbison Jr

Clinton James "Butch" Herbison Jr

Dec 11, 2024

Clinton James (Butch) Herbison, Jr., 70, of Cleveland, Mississippi,died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, at his home with his wife and firstborn son by his side.

 Butch was born in Cleveland's City Hospital on January 1, 1954, to Clinton J. Herbison, Sr. and Victoria Taylor Herbison. A Shaw, Mississippi resident the majority of his life, he graduated from Shaw High School...

Yvonne Bennett

Yvonne Bennett

Dec 11, 2024

Yvonne Bennett passed away on December 11, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 78. 

Yvonne was born on June 30, 1946, to Walter Burlon and Mildred Morgan Barbour in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.

Yvonne attended Cleveland High School, where she cultivated friendships that would last a...

Homer Ballard Jr

Homer Ballard Jr

Dec 10, 2024

Homer Curry Ballard Jr, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.

Homer was born on October 13, 1951, in Clarksdale-Drew, Mississippi, to Homer...

Billie Wolfe Coleman

Billie Wolfe Coleman

Dec 5, 2024

Billie Rivers Wolfe Coleman, 85 of New Roads, LA went to her eternal home on December 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Roads. She graduated from Cleveland High School and attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. She retired after 30 years with the University of Arkansas...

Mildred Joann Lowe

Mildred Joann Lowe

Dec 3, 2024

Mildred Joann Lowe, a beloved figure in her family and community, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at North Cleveland Cemetery.

She was...

Jimmy Pambianchi

Jimmy Pambianchi

Dec 1, 2024

James “Jimmy” Charles Pambianchi

We announce the passing of our brother James (Jimmy) Charles Pambianchi in December 2024 at the age of 76. Born on March 2, 1948, in Cleveland, Mississippi, he attended Cleveland High School (Class of ‘66) and Delta State University. 

Visitation will be held at 11:00 am, Friday,  January 03, 2025 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in...

Guy Whitten

Guy Whitten

Nov 26, 2024

Willard Guyton “Guy” Whitten Jr., a beloved member of the Cleveland, Mississippi community, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 72. A visitation will be held on November 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. 

Guy was born on July 9, 1952, in Cleveland, MS, to Willard Whitten and Dell...

Mildred Earlene Kilgore

Mildred Earlene Kilgore

Nov 16, 2024

Mildred Earlene Kilgore, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024, in Greenville, Mississippi.

A visitation honoring Earlene will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 12-1 PM in Greenville, MS at Temple Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 1 pm in Greenville, MS at Temple Baptist Church.

She was born to Sam Joe and...

Malcolm James McDaniel

Malcolm James McDaniel

Nov 15, 2024

Malcolm James McDaniel, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November15, 2024, in Jackson, leaving behind a legacy marked by his versatile skills and warm personality. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Restoration Church in Greenville, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m.

He was born on May...

Terra Platt

Terra Platt

Nov 8, 2024

Terra Lynette Platt 45, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation honoring Mrs. Terra will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 11-12 at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 12 at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside service will proceed in the North...

Ruth Harland

Ruth Harland

Nov 8, 2024

Mary Ruth Harland, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi, with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery. 

Ruth was born on...

Susan Thompson

Susan Thompson

Nov 5, 2024

Susan Thompson, a beloved educator and cherished family member passed away on November 5, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 68. A visitation will be November 7, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life service, which will begin at 3:30 PM, at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS. Interment will follow at...

JoAnne Heinsz

JoAnne Heinsz

Nov 4, 2024

JoAnne Heinsz, went to be with the Lord on November 4 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A visitation will be November 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place at Shelby Cemetery.

She was born on June 29, 1930, in Shelby, Mississippi,...

Connie Barr

Connie Barr

Nov 4, 2024

Corinne “Connie” Buckels Barr, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2024, at the age of 87. A visitation will be held on November 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS 38732. A graveside service will follow at North Cleveland Cemetery...

Avis Jewel Askew

Avis Jewel Askew

Nov 3, 2024

Avis Jewel Askew, affectionately known as "Jewel" was born on June 6, 1928, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, to James Thomas and Myrtle Timmes. A life marked by service, love, and culinary talents, she went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 3, 2024, in her cherished hometown. Jewel will be honored with a visitation on November 6, 2024, from...