Obituaries

Lowell Kirkbride

Lowell Kirkbride

Nov 27, 2023

 

Lowell Ralph Kirkbride, 82 of Cleveland, MS died peacefully in his home November 27, 2023.

Lowell was born on November 16, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lowell proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963 –1965.  He graduated from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He began his accounting career in Memphis, Tennessee in 1969 and worked at William P. Neal (Neal...

Dr. Keith Richard Jones

Dr. Keith Richard Jones

Nov 24, 2023

 

Dr. Keith Richard Jones of Benoit, Mississippi, was born in Bear Grove, Iowa, on January 11, 1931, to Fred and Edith Jones.  He was received into glory on Friday, November 24, 2023, having trusted in Jesus Christ alone as his Lord and Savior.

 

A Graveside will be held December 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.in the Bear Grove Cemetery...

James "Jimmy" Frazier

James "Jimmy" Frazier

Nov 17, 2023

 

James “Jimmy” Frazier, a farmer from Rosedale, MS, left an indelible mark on the agricultural community. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00.  Born on Dec 7, 1949 in Mississippi, Jimmy dedicated his life to the profession he loved-farming....

Freddie Kilgore Roark

Freddie Kilgore Roark

Nov 17, 2023

 

Freddie Kilgore Roark, a beloved member of the community went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023, in Cleveland, MS. Friends and acquaintances are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Freddie's life at the visitation event held on November 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Boyle Baptist Church, located at 208 N Brooks...

Tracie Lynn Holmes

Tracie Lynn Holmes

Nov 16, 2023

 

Tracie Lynn Holmes, beloved daughter, mom, and nurse went to be with the Lord, November 16, 2023.  Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m.

She was born on September 28, 1970, to Homer and Charlotte Gilbert.  Tracie...

Willie Sellers

Willie Sellers

Nov 16, 2023

Willie Marshall Sellers was born April 7, 1945, and went to this final resting place with our Lord November 16, 2023.A visitation will be held Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 11-12pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service following at 12 at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside service  will proceed in the Beluah Cemetery.

  He...

Cynthia A Serio

Cynthia A Serio

Nov 15, 2023

 

Cynthia Serio, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2023, in Cleveland, MS, a town she loved. A Mass to celebrate Cynthia’s life will be held on November 21, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shelby, MS. Prior to the service, visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am at the church. We invite all...

Gary Lynn Wygal Brickman

Gary Lynn Wygal Brickman

Nov 12, 2023

 

Gary Lynn Wygal Brickman, 64, passed away peacefully in her home in Greenville, NC, on November 12, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 20 at Ray Funeral Home, Cleveland, MS, with a graveside service immediately following at New Cleveland Cemetery.  Gary Lynn was born in Laurel, MS,...

Karen Faye Smith

Karen Faye Smith

Nov 11, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Karen Faye Smith, a beloved wife, mother, and friend. In honor of Karen's life, a visitation will be held at Restoration Church on November 18, 2023, starting at 10:00 am. It will be a time for family and friends to share memories, offer support, and celebrate the...

Juan Salazar Villa

Juan Salazar Villa

Oct 19, 2023

 

Juan Salazar Villa, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, passed away on October 19, 2023.  The services for Juan Salazar Villa will be held at Our Lady of Victories in Cleveland, MS. A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a Mass from 12:00 PM to 1:00...

Joe Wayne Reed

Joe Wayne Reed

Oct 17, 2023

 

Joe Wayne Reed, a beloved member of the Cleveland and Boyle communities in Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2023.   Services to honor Joe Wayne's life will be held on October 20th at the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of...

Miriam Ferriss

Miriam Ferriss

Oct 16, 2023

 

Miriam Izard Ferriss, 101, passed away peacefully in her home October 16, 2023.  Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS.  Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.

She was born in New Hebron, MS, on August 3, 1922 to the late Dr. S. Edward Izard and...

Louis Dexter Lindsey

Louis Dexter Lindsey

Oct 13, 2023

 

Louis Dexter Lindsey, 81, also known as Dexter Lindsey passed away October 13, 2023, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.   

He was married to Josephine P. Lindsey for 54 years and they had one...

Nevin Sledge

Nevin Sledge

Oct 13, 2023

 

Throughout his remarkable life, Nevin excelled in various fields and made a lasting impact on those around him. He dedicated himself to multiple endeavors and left an indelible mark on the automotive industry, politics, and agriculture.Nevin's career spanned several decades as the owner of Cleveland Motor Co., later becoming Sledge Chevrolet Oldsmobile.  For an impressive 36 years, he poured...

Daniel Alexander

Daniel Alexander

Oct 7, 2023

 

Daniel Alexander, loving son, father, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery. 

He was born on February 28, 1985, in...

Sharon Marie Sauerwein

Sharon Marie Sauerwein

Oct 3, 2023

Sharon Marie Sauerwein, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October  3, 2023 in Shaw, MS. A graveside service will be held, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11 am at Delta Heights Memorial Gardens for family and close friends.

Sharon was born on July 9, 1947 in Danville, Arkansas to D.W. “Short” and Dollie Wilson. She graduated...

Van VanZant Jr.

Van VanZant Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

 

George (Van) Huddleston VanZant, Jr., 61, passed away on September 30, 2023, in Cleveland, MS.  Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery. 

Van VanZant was born on June 17, 1962,...

Billy Loyd Newton

Billy Loyd Newton

Sep 28, 2023

Billy Loyd Newton, 84, of Gunnison, MS passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2023 from heart failure and kidney disease.  

Billy was born on March 17, 1939 to Robertous and Ollie Newton in Tippo, MS.  Billy was a United States Veteran of the Army.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting as his hobbies.  

Preceded in death by...

Robin Michelle Campbell

Robin Michelle Campbell

Sep 27, 2023

 

Robin Campbell

Cleveland, MS

 

Robin Campbell 69 yrs old, was called home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.  A memorial service honoring Robin will be held at a later date.

 

Robin was born on January 21, 1954 to Robert Barnes Jr. & Elizabet Ann Seymore Barnes in the Mississippi Delta. She grew up in...

Margaret Levoy Chu

Margaret Levoy Chu

Sep 25, 2023

 

Margaret Levoy Chu, age 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Harley and Ada McGhee on September 14, 1926, in Casa, Arkansas. Margaret had been a resident of Jonesboro for the last 17 years after spending the majority of her life in...

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