Obituaries
Burnham Price Whatley
Dec 14, 2023
Burnham Price Whatley, a beloved husband, father, and son, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023, in Bolivar County, MS. His departure leaves behind a void that no words can fill. Price brought joy and laughter to the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his loss is deeply felt by all. Visitation...
Elizabeth Pongetti
Dec 11, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Belenchia Pongetti, 94, departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 18,2023, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of life service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Mississippi.
Elizabeth was born...
Sherry Jones
Dec 11, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Sherry peacefully left this world on December 11, 2023, in Cleveland, MS, where she had resided and touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey.A Private Memorial service to honor and celebrate Sherry's life will be held at...
Patricia McCaleb
Dec 7, 2023
Patricia (Pat) McCaleb died Thursday, December 7, 2023 with family around her. She would like everyone to know that she had a phenomenal life.
Roy and Helen Naron were the proud parents. She was born in her grandparents' home on Victoria Avenue in Cleveland, MS, March 26, 1936.
Pat and Jim Hunter McCaleb met when she was...
Betty May Connell
Dec 4, 2023
Betty May Connell, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 4, 2023. A "Celebration of Life" event will be held on December 8, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. The service will commence at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. A Reception will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m.
Betty was born to JL "Buddy"...
Roy E Downs
Dec 2, 2023
Roy E Downs, of Merigold, passed away on December 2nd, at North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Linn Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers are: David Ray Jr., Allen...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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