Obituaries

James Boggs

James Boggs

Dec 24, 2019

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, James Harold Boggs, affectionately known to everyone as "Pops", loving husband and father of two sons, passed away at the age of 80. James was born on January 17, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Reginald Boggs and Jervis (Horn) Boggs. James married Judith Gale Smith on January 28, 1960. After receiving his Bachelor of Science...

Troyce Travis Taylor

Troyce Travis Taylor

Dec 23, 2019

Troyce Travis Taylor Cleveland, MS Troyce Travis Taylor, 91, passed away on December 23, 2019, at Indywood Estates in Cleveland. He was born January 25, 1928 to Andrew Jackson Taylor and Vivie Maude Everett Taylor in the Williamsburg Community in Covington County, Mississippi. He graduated from Collins High School in 1946 after which he enlisted in the United States Air...

Sam Lloyd

Sam Lloyd

Dec 23, 2019

James (Sam) Lamar Lloyd, 89 of Drew, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2019. A visitation honoring Mr. Lloyd will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a celebration of life service following at 11:00 a.m. at Ray Funeral Home. Interment will be at...

Donna Jean Fly Bullock

Donna Jean Fly Bullock

Dec 23, 2019

Donna Bullock Cleveland, MSDonna Bullock, 55, of Boyle, MS went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2019 in Cleveland, MS. A visitation honoring Ms. Donna will be held Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Boyle, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, December...

Shirley May Westerfield

Shirley May Westerfield

Dec 21, 2019

Mrs. Shirley May Wynne Westerfield, 103, of Merigold, MS , passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at her home in Merigold, MS. Shirley was born January 15, 1916, in Merigold to Dr. Andrew Monroe Wynne and Olyve O'Brien Wynne. On June 28, 1944, she married Dr. James A. Westerfield in Merigold, MS. She went to elementary and high school in...

Bonita Shivers Metcalf

Bonita Shivers Metcalf

Dec 14, 2019

Bonita Shivers Metcalf, 92, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Avenir Memory Care in Fayetteville, AR after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at New Cleveland Cemetery.Ms. Metcalf was born on December 16, 1926 in Arcola, MS to Mr. Charles Shivers and Mrs. Rosa...

Michael Edward Dean

Michael Edward Dean

Dec 11, 2019

Mr. Michael Edward DeanMike Dean, 67, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at Ray Funeral in Cleveland, MS from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A second visitation service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at First Baptist...

Herbert Dell Williams

Herbert Dell Williams

Dec 5, 2019

Mrs. Herbert Dell Williams, 90, of Merigold, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service officiated by Pastor Greg Chamblee following immediately after at Ray Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

George Truette Turner

George Truette Turner

Dec 1, 2019

George Truette Turner, better known as "Mr. George", 96, of Cleveland, MS passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by family at his home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the services beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland. Interment will follow at the New Cleveland...

Robert Duane Walters

Robert Duane Walters

Nov 29, 2019

Robert Duane Walters, 20, of Cleveland, MS passed away on November 29, 2019 in Sunflower County. Visitation will be held on December 3, 2019 at 11:00AM to 1:00PM with services to follow at Ray Funeral Home. At the request of the family, casual attire to be worn for the service.Robert was born on July 7, 1999 in Cleveland, MS to...

Karl Patrick Malone

Karl Patrick Malone

Nov 28, 2019

Pat Malone, 62, passed away at his home in Pace, MS on November 28, 2019. Visitation will be held at Ray Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service immediately following.Pat Malone was born to Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Malone, Jr. on November 10, 1957 in Rosedale, MS. Pat...

William Johnson Mann

William Johnson Mann

Nov 27, 2019

William Johnson Mann Mr. William (Billy) Mann 90, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019. Visitation will be held at Skene Baptist Church on November 30, 2019 at 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following.Mr. Billy Mann was born on February 21, 1929 to the  late Mr. and Mrs....

Carolyn Ann Welshans

Carolyn Ann Welshans

Nov 26, 2019

Carolyn A. Welshans  60, of Rosedale passed away at her home on November 26, 2019. A visitation honoring her life will be held on November 29, 2019 from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00a.m. at Ray Funeral Home. A burial will take place at the Beulah Cemetery.Ms. Carolyn was born...

Robert Harvey Waller, Jr.

Robert Harvey Waller, Jr.

Nov 26, 2019

Robert Harvey Waller, Jr.Robert (Bob) H. Waller, 77, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on November 26, 2019, at Bolivar Medical Center.Visitation will be held on Saturday,  November 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home with Brother James Kellum and Father Kent Bowlds officiating. A burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery...

Gerry Tindle

Gerry Tindle

Nov 25, 2019

Gerry Tindle,76, of Cleveland, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. A visitation honoring Mr. Tindle will be held at 1:00p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a celebration of life service following at 2:00p.m. at Ray Funeral Home.Gerry was born on...

Petey Mixon

Petey Mixon

Nov 23, 2019

Wina J "Petey" MixonMrs. Petey Mixon was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 at Linn Methodist Church in Linn, MS at 3:00 P.M. Graveside  service will follow immediately at Linn Methodist Church Cemetery.Petey was born on September 27, 1939 in Sunflower...

John Alexander Conico

John Alexander Conico

Nov 22, 2019

John Alexander Conico, 67, of Merigold, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, following a seven- month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 24 from 1:30-3:00 PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi, with a memorial service following at 3:00 PM in the church sanctuary with friend and pastor Reverend Timothy Austin Starnes officiating. Interment...

Stuart Allen

Stuart Allen

Nov 18, 2019

Stuart Van Allen Stuart Allen, devoted husband, loving grandfather and step-dad, went to be with the Lord he loved on November 18, 2019.  He was born in Jackson, Ms on June 16, 1943 but said his real life began when he became a friend of Bill W. on Jan. 4, 1986.  After being given the gift of sobriety he began...

Elizabeth Cooper Ellis

Elizabeth Cooper Ellis

Nov 12, 2019

Elizabeth Cooper Ellis, 91, of Cleveland, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 12th  at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility in Ruleville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 15th at 10:30a.m. -11:30a.m. at Ray Funeral Home with the service immediately following. It will be officiated by Brother Brad Beckett and Milton Burd. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 15th...

Betty B Vanlandingham

Betty B Vanlandingham

Nov 10, 2019

Betty Brown Vanlandingham, 75, of Hamilton, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at her home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home, with the opening from Brother Joe Young and with...