Obituaries
Rita Twiner
May 24, 2025
On May 24, 2025, Rita Twiner lost a long hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born December 20, 1946, to the late CL Jennings and the late Mary Rose Jennings, she spent the majority of her life in Cleveland, MS. For the past 25 years she was a resident of Brandon MS. Rita graduated from Cleveland High School in 1965 and continued...
Linda Joyce Upton
May 24, 2025
Linda Joyce Upton passed away peacefully May 24, 2025. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.
Linda was born on January 3, 1951, in Gunnison, Mississippi, to James William and Burdie Chaney...
Carolyn McLelland
May 23, 2025
A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Mississippi, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation at the church from noon-1:45 p.m.
January 11, 1936 - May 23, 2025
Carolyn McLelland, a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and faithful servant of Jesus, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of...
James Haynes
May 22, 2025
JC (James) Haynes, a beloved car salesman and a dedicated family man, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 81. A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of Life will immediately follow, at 10:00 a.m. The day will conclude with a...
Roy McCain
May 19, 2025
Roy McCain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 83. Visitation will be 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be...
Spencer Hutchinson
May 12, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, a beloved member of his community and a dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, in Ecru, MS. A visitation will be held on May 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS, followed by a Celebration of Life from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. His final resting place...
Kimball Busby Glassco Tyrone
May 10, 2025
Kimball “Kim” Busby Glassco Tyrone, beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in her hometown of Cleveland, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held in her honor on May 31, 2025, at Old Cleveland Cemetery, located on N Bayou in Cleveland, MS. The service will begin at 11:00 AM.
She was born on May 27, 1951,...
Janice Kittrell Naile
May 9, 2025
Janice Kittrell Naile, 77 of Skene, MS passed away at her home on May 9, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Naile of Clarksdale, MS; son, Jae McGill of Chalfont, PA; parents, Annie Mae Kittrell and Chalmer Kitrell of Clarksdale, MS; sister, Judy Kittrell Ferri of Clarksdale, MS; and sister-in-law, Inez Funderburk Kittrell of Batesville, MS.
She is...
Ethelene Skelton
May 9, 2025
Ethelene Lyon Skelton went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2025. She departed from this earth to her heavenly home just short of her 97th birthday. Ethelene was born near Magee, Mississippi, on May 31, 1928, to Ethel Roy Lyon and Novella Johnson Lyon. The family moved to the community of Hale outside of...
Rose D Bizzell
May 8, 2025
Rose Dickerson Bizzell, aged 87, of Pace, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Rose's life journey was marked by love, dedication, and an unwavering spirit that touched all who knew her.
Rose’s service will held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home, 206...
Gene Doyle
May 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gene Doyle, age 76, of Skene, Mississippi, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene’s unwavering spirit and joyful heart will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A visitation honoring Gene will be held on Tuesday,...
Harvey Dreher
May 5, 2025
Harvey Gene Dreher, 80, of Cleveland, was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Harvey was born on September 19, 1944, to Halley Morris Dreher and Merle Steed Dreher in Bolivar County, Mississippi. A graduate of Cleveland High School, Harvey married the love of his life, Arlene Flowers, on April 13, 1968....
James Hill
May 5, 2025
James Hill, a beloved father and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at his home in Florence, MS on May 5, 2025, at the age of 87.
A visitation honoring James Hill will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
He was born on February 21, 1938, in Memphis, TN, to Fred...
Sammy Garcia
Apr 30, 2025
Sammy Garcia, 77, of Cleveland, MS, formerly of Rosedale, MS went home to be with the Lord on April 30th 2025. All services will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS, with Father Kent Bowlds officiating.
Visitation will be held at Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11 am, Christian Funeral Mas at 12 pm, followed by...
Erin Faye Salter Weldon
Apr 19, 2025
Erin Faye Salter Weldon, 78, died on Friday, April 19, 2025, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Erin was born on February 13, 1947, in Mobile, Alabama, to Ila Mae Brooks Salter and James Melvin Salter, Sr. A proud graduate of Murphy High School and The University of Southern Mississippi, she was a middle school teacher, spending most of her career at Eastwood Junior...
Joseph Glenn Peeler Jr
Apr 18, 2025
Joseph Glenn Peeler Jr., a dedicated physician and loving family man, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Shaw Cemetery. Bro. Park Neff will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers are James Paul Robinson, Dr. Culver Craddock, Dr. Bob Ragan, Dr. Frank Branch, Asa Atkinson, Hilton...
Mary "Pug" Woolf
Apr 15, 2025
“Pug” Woolf, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on April 15, 2025, at 69. Born MaryJane Posey on December 2, 1955, in Cleveland, MS, Pug spent all of her life in her hometown, where she was an important part of a close-knit community.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Pug’s life will be held on May 10, 2025, from 10:00...
Rickey Austin Sawyer
Apr 12, 2025
Rickey Austin Sawyer, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 68 in Hot Springs, AR where he resided. A graveside service will take place at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, Mississippi, on September 27, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Rickey's remarkable life and...
Beverly Gianini Walker
Apr 11, 2025
Beverley Jean Gianini Walker "Nonna"
Beverley was born on January 30th 1953 in Cleveland, MS. A loving wife to James T. Walker (Jimmy) and mother to three sons, Christopher Shane Gianini, Jason Lee Bailey, and Joseph Brock Bailey. Grandmother /"Nonna" to Caius Hawkins Bailey. Beverley passed peacefully at her home in Pearl, MS on April 11th 2025.
Beverley hailed proudly from her...
Pittman Edwards Sr
Apr 9, 2025
Pittman Edwards Sr. was born on August 12, 1938, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and he went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 12, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi, followed by a graveside service at Itta Bena City Cemetery at...
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