Obituaries

Linda Faye Runnels

Linda Faye Runnels

May 18, 2023

 

Linda Runnels, 76, passed away on May 18, 2023, at her daughter's home in Hernando, MS surrounded by her loved ones.

Linda Runnels was born on April 21, 1947, in Rosedale, MS, to Auburn Medders, Sr and Emma Couey Medders.

Linda graduated from Rosedale High School in 1966 and went on to earn her cosmetology license. She started her...

Atulkumar Patel

Atulkumar Patel

May 16, 2023

Atulkumar Patel, age 47, was born on June 08, 1975, in Bardoli, India, to parents Shankar and Shakuntala Patel. He passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, in Tallulah, Louisiana, at the age of 47. The funeral service will be held on May 20th at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi starting at 10:00 am.

Atulkumar was a beloved husband,...

Thomas Berryhill Jr.

Thomas Berryhill Jr.

May 14, 2023

A visitation will be held on May 17th at Ray Funeral Home located at 206 Bishop Rd in Cleveland from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a celebration of life ceremony from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. The service will conclude with an interment ceremony at New Cleveland Cemetery at 3:00 PM.

Thomas Berryhill Jr....

Oralia "Oran"  Lara

Oralia "Oran" Lara

May 13, 2023

Oralia “Oran” Soliz Lara, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2023. 

A visitation honoring Oran Lara will be held from 5pm – 7pm Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. An additional visitation will be held May 18, 2023, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church from 11am – 12pm with...

Dorothy Poe Ray

Dorothy Poe Ray

May 10, 2023

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 12th, 2023 from 12:00 pm 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service from 1:00 pm 2:00 pm at the same location. The interment will take place at New Cleveland Cemetery from 2:00 pm 2:30 pm.

Dot Poe Ray, went to be with the Lord on May 10th,...

Cherry Wheeler

Cherry Wheeler

May 8, 2023

Cherry Walker Wheeler, 93, passed away peacefully at Indywood Estates in Cleveland, Mississippi on Monday, May 8, 2023. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 noon Thursday, May 11, at First United Methodist Church of Cleveland followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Chris Young. Interment immediately after the service at New Cleveland Cemetery.

Cherry was born in...

Betty Kerr Eady

Betty Kerr Eady

May 8, 2023

Betty Kerr Eady, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023. She was born in Louisville, AR on December 30th, 1930, to William and Myrtle Kerr. Betty's father worked in the oil field which led to her moving around frequently as a child, but she spent most of her youth growing up in Baton Rouge, LA where she graduated...

Elizabeth Ann Alford

Elizabeth Ann Alford

May 5, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Alford was born in Cleveland, Mississippi on January 15, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Armstrong Alston and had two siblings, Sara Nelle Alston Deloach, and Alexander Armstrong Alston, Jr.

She was raised in Hollandale, MS, and excelled in her studies there. She was class president for both her Junior and Senior years. Elizabeth graduated high school there...

Beverly Daly Smith

Beverly Daly Smith

May 3, 2023

 

Beverly Smith 83, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2023.

 

A Memorial Service honoring Mrs. Beverly  will be held at  First  Church of the Nazarene, on May 9, 2023 at 5:00P.M.

Johnnie Powell

Johnnie Powell

May 3, 2023

 

Johnnie Powell, 96 of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on May 3th of 2023. Visitation will be May 6th at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at North Cleveland Cemetery.

Johnnie Powell was born on February 13 of 1927 to Leroy...

Wanda Yvonne Looney

Wanda Yvonne Looney

May 3, 2023

 

Wanda Yvonne (Jones) Looney, 83 of Pace went to be with the Lord on May 3th of 2023. Visitation will be May 6th at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Wanda was born June 6th of 1939 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Carl and Kathryn...

Harold Lum

Harold Lum

May 2, 2023

 

Harold Lum 91 of Pace, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023.A visitation honoring Mr. Lum will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service follow at 1:00 p.m. in Ray Funeral Home on Sunday. Graveside will proceed in...

Josephine Enriquez

Josephine Enriquez

Apr 27, 2023

 Miss Josephine Enriquez age 76 of Pace, MS went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS.

The family will receive visitors Monday, May 1, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held immediately following at the Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Father...

Lynnelle Funchess

Lynnelle Funchess

Apr 11, 2023

Lynnelle Mayatte Funchess, 81 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Old Cleveland Cemetery. 

Lynnelle was born on October 28, 1941,...

Glenn Colen Fisher

Glenn Colen Fisher

Apr 10, 2023

 

Glenn Colen Fisher, 72, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Monday, April 10, 2023.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Friday, April 14, 2023 with a Celebration of Life immediately to follow at First Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Franklinton, LA. 

Glenn was born...

Barbara Faccini

Barbara Faccini

Apr 2, 2023

 

Barbara Ann Faccini, 77, of Shaw went to be with the Lord April 2, 2023. 

Barbara was born November 15, 1945, to Henry and Rosa Faccini in Shaw, MS.  She received an associate degree at Mississippi Delta Community College.  Barbara worked at Baxter’s until her retirement.  She was an avid reader, loved doing crafts, creating flower arrangements, and decorating...

Mary Rose White

Mary Rose White

Mar 29, 2023

 

Mary Rose White, 91, of Ruleville, MS went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.

Mary was born August...

Waylon John Wren

Waylon John Wren

Mar 27, 2023

Waylon John Wren rushed into this world on January 27th, 2023. Born to Christian Wren and Lauren Hall he was called across the rainbow bridge to his Heavenly home on March 27th, 2023.In his short time with us, Waylon was a fan of music finding peace in the classical music he listened to with his Gump, as well as many...

Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

Mar 24, 2023

Charlotte Wynne Edwards 81, of Sidon, MS went to be with the Lord March 24, 2023. A visitation honoring her life will be held Tuesday, March 28 at Ray Funeral Home from 10:00-12:00.  Graveside service will follow in the Itta Bena Cemetery at 1:00.

Charlotte was born March 28, 1941 at Sallis, MS, to Roy and Gladys Wynne.  She attended...

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown

Mar 23, 2023

 

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown of Cleveland, MS, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2023, at her home.  A visitation honoring her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.  The interment...

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