Obituaries
Harvey Ferri
Feb 16, 2025
Harvey Lester Ferri, aged 69, of Cleveland, MS, was embraced by the Lord on February 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His passing marks the end of a remarkable journey filled with love, devotion, and unwavering spirit.
A visitation to honor Mr. Ferri will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, followed by...
Vince Muzzi
Feb 12, 2025
Vincent John Muzzi
October 3, 1924 – February 12, 2025 Vincent John Muzzi, age 100, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation in his honor will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 p.m. Graveside services...
Tenna Kent
Feb 7, 2025
Tenna Kent, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Drew, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Memorial Service immediately following at 12:00 p.m.
Tenna was born on November 13, 1961, in Ruleville, Mississippi, to Alfred...
Janice Tindle Fullen
Feb 6, 2025
Janice Yvonne Tindle Fullen, 63, of Cleveland, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Memphis, TN. Janice was born on Sunday, March 5, 1961, in El Centro, CA. She was the fourth of five children raised by Cecil Eugene and Patty Baynes Tindle in Cleveland. Janice was a long-time resident of Bolivar County.
Janice Fullen...
Clara Jean Pearson
Feb 4, 2025
Clara Jean Pearson, a cherished member of the Gunnison community, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2025, in Cleveland, MS.
A visitation in honor of Ms. Clara Pearson will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 from 12-1 pm at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1pm following visitation at Ray Funeral Home....
Freddie Gene Avritt
Feb 3, 2025
Freddie Gene Avritt, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 88. A Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy 61 North in Cleveland, MS.
Freddie...
Lin Knutson
Jan 31, 2025
Lin Knutson, born October 18th, 1951, in Chicago IL, to Orville and Laverne Knutson, left this world a quieter place in Benoit, MS on January 31st, 2025. Lin, a cherished sister, aunt, friend, educator, and social justice champion, dedicated her life to educating, advocating, and inspiring those around her.
Lin can be described as a warrior. A wild and restless spirit,...
Lisa Estridge
Jan 26, 2025
Lisa Estridge went to be with Lord on January 26, 2025, at the age of 61. Visitation will be January 31, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Lisa was born on February 5, 1963, in the Mississippi Delta, to Alan and Mary Gentry. Lisa...
John Newton Oldham
Jan 24, 2025
John Oldham, 64, of Greenville, MS, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 with his family by his side.
A Private Family Memorial will be held at a later date.
John enjoyed all things outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. John was a proud body shop man and excelled in the Oldham family trade of auto body and paint.
John...
William Weaver
Jan 23, 2025
William Wayne Weaver “Bill”, passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Delta Heights Memorial Garden Cemetery in Cleveland, MS.
Bill was born on August...
Vincent Cole
Jan 19, 2025
Vincent Cole, affectionately known as Wussy was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born January 26, 1983, in Cleveland, MS to Ruby Cole and Robert Evans. Visitation will be Friday, January 24th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
He spent his...
Curtis Gene Hood
Jan 15, 2025
Curtis Gene Hood, 77 passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, January 18th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS followed by a family graveside service at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, MS.
Curtis was born on November 25,1947 in Marks, MS to Howard Brown Hood and Odelle Little Hood. He...
Joe Morris Capocaccia Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Joe Morris Capocaccia Jr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held January 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a Mass starting at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Victories, Cleveland, MS.
Joe was born on November 19,...
William Lloyd Thompson
Jan 10, 2025
William Loyd Thompson, born on July 28, 1935, in Oklahoma, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Mississippi. He lived a life marked by adventure, love for the outdoors, and a strong commitment to his family and community.
In 1989, Bill embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding Bill's Customs Automatic in Anchorage, Alaska, later relocating the business to Shelby, Mississippi....
Clifford Davis
Jan 7, 2025
Clifford Perry Davis, born February 10, 1940, in Memphis, TN., passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Cleveland, MS.
Clifford was a lifelong Presbyterian and called several different churches home over the course of his life. Clifford was the founder and prior owner of Mississippi Limestone Corporation in Friars Point, MS. until his retirement in 2000.
He is preceded in death...
Ruth Doyle Warren
Jan 5, 2025
Ruth Doyle Warren, a beloved homemaker went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2025, in Ruleville, Mississippi, at the age of 90. A Visitation to honor her life will be held on January 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM....
Linda K Rocconi
Jan 2, 2025
Linda K Rocconi, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2025. Visitation will be January 9, 2025, at 10:am at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service immediately to follow. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.
Linda was born on July 27, 1950, to James and Theresa Belote in Sterling, Kansas. She was a...
William Graves III
Dec 28, 2024
Less than one month from his 102nd birthday, William Caruthers Graves III passed with his son Randy Graves and caregiver Ruby by his side in Memphis, TN . He was born on January 17, 1923 and passed December 28, 2024.
Bill Graves was the son of William C. Graves Jr. and Abbey Louise McGehee Graves, Cotton Merchants during Memphis cotton boom...
Mary Morgan
Dec 26, 2024
Mary Morgan, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 91. A visitation will be held on December 28, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Celebration of Life Service immediately following. Interment will be at New Cleveland Cemetery.
Mary...
Barbara Farmer
Dec 24, 2024
Barbara Farmer, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Barbara was born on May 28, 1948, to John Wesley “JW” and Georgia Braxton...
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