Obituaries
Jimmy Beach
Dec 17, 2024
Jimmy Beach, 78 passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS followed by a Celebration of Life Service. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.
Jimmy was born on September 29, 1946, in Winona, Mississippi, to Lester Earl and Lucy...
Mable Cecil Stevens Etheridge
Dec 17, 2024
Mable Cecil Stevens Etheridge, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully in Rosedale, Mississippi, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 89. Mable will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family and community. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home...
Teresa Gore
Dec 13, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Teresa Gore, loving wife, mother, and Poppy. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1959, in Clarksdale, MS, to Jimmy and Liz Williams. Teresa became a big sister in 1969 to her precious sister, Pam.
Teresa began her career in the healthcare industry...
Clinton James "Butch" Herbison Jr
Dec 11, 2024
Clinton James (Butch) Herbison, Jr., 70, of Cleveland, Mississippi,died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, at his home with his wife and firstborn son by his side.
Butch was born in Cleveland's City Hospital on January 1, 1954, to Clinton J. Herbison, Sr. and Victoria Taylor Herbison. A Shaw, Mississippi resident the majority of his life, he graduated from Shaw High School...
Yvonne Bennett
Dec 11, 2024
Yvonne Bennett passed away on December 11, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 78.
Yvonne was born on June 30, 1946, to Walter Burlon and Mildred Morgan Barbour in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.
Yvonne attended Cleveland High School, where she cultivated friendships that would last a...
Homer Ballard Jr
Dec 10, 2024
Homer Curry Ballard Jr, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.
Homer was born on October 13, 1951, in Clarksdale-Drew, Mississippi, to Homer...
Billie Wolfe Coleman
Dec 5, 2024
Billie Rivers Wolfe Coleman, 85 of New Roads, LA went to her eternal home on December 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Roads. She graduated from Cleveland High School and attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. She retired after 30 years with the University of Arkansas...
Mildred Joann Lowe
Dec 3, 2024
Mildred Joann Lowe, a beloved figure in her family and community, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at North Cleveland Cemetery.
She was...
Guy Whitten
Nov 26, 2024
Willard Guyton “Guy” Whitten Jr., a beloved member of the Cleveland, Mississippi community, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 72. A visitation will be held on November 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Guy was born on July 9, 1952, in Cleveland, MS, to Willard Whitten and Dell...
Mildred Earlene Kilgore
Nov 16, 2024
Mildred Earlene Kilgore, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024, in Greenville, Mississippi.
A visitation honoring Earlene will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 12-1 PM in Greenville, MS at Temple Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 1 pm in Greenville, MS at Temple Baptist Church.
She was born to Sam Joe and...
Malcolm James McDaniel
Nov 15, 2024
Malcolm James McDaniel, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November15, 2024, in Jackson, leaving behind a legacy marked by his versatile skills and warm personality. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Restoration Church in Greenville, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m.
He was born on May...
Terra Platt
Nov 8, 2024
Terra Lynette Platt 45, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation honoring Mrs. Terra will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 11-12 at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 12 at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside service will proceed in the North...
Ruth Harland
Nov 8, 2024
Mary Ruth Harland, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi, with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will be at North Cleveland Cemetery.
Ruth was born on...
Susan Thompson
Nov 5, 2024
Susan Thompson, a beloved educator and cherished family member passed away on November 5, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 68. A visitation will be November 7, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life service, which will begin at 3:30 PM, at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS. Interment will follow at...
JoAnne Heinsz
Nov 4, 2024
JoAnne Heinsz, went to be with the Lord on November 4 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. A visitation will be November 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place at Shelby Cemetery.
She was born on June 29, 1930, in Shelby, Mississippi,...
Connie Barr
Nov 4, 2024
Corinne “Connie” Buckels Barr, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2024, at the age of 87. A visitation will be held on November 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS 38732. A graveside service will follow at North Cleveland Cemetery...
Avis Jewel Askew
Nov 3, 2024
Avis Jewel Askew, affectionately known as "Jewel" was born on June 6, 1928, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, to James Thomas and Myrtle Timmes. A life marked by service, love, and culinary talents, she went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 3, 2024, in her cherished hometown. Jewel will be honored with a visitation on November 6, 2024, from...
Ritzi Eubanks
Nov 1, 2024
Ritzi Eubanks 77, of Shelby passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. A Private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Ritzi Eubanks, born on February 24, 1947, Ruleville, Mississippi, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Willingham Jr. and Juanita Geradine Ray, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A graduate of Ruleville High School, Ritzi married the love...
Jimmy Louis Smith Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Jimmy Smith Jr., 68, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Greenville, MS.
Jimmy Smith Jr. was born on July 27, 1956 in Baton Rouge LA, to Jimmy Smith Sr. and Mildred Smith.
Jimmy spent most of his life in the Delta. Instead of finishing high school his senior year, he decided to go into the work force where he would eventually...
Jackie Wayne Skeen
Oct 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jackie Wayne Skeen (Wayne) on October 18, 2024, at the age of 73.
Wayne was born on January 2, 1951, in Kosciusko, MS, to Jack and Nancy Skeen. He was the oldest of four boys who were primarily raised in Greenville, MS.
Wayne attended Cleveland High School and went on to...
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