Obituaries
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...
John Cole
Dec 23, 2024
John (Johnny) L Cole, a much beloved husband, daddy, “Pap”, and friend passed away peacefully in Cleveland, Mississippi on 12-23-2024 at the age of 83. A Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
John was born on March 20, 1941,...
Edgar W. "Ed" Wilson, Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Edgar W. “Ed” Wilson, Sr., 97, of Rosedale, MS, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 10, at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church in Rosedale, with internment following service at Beulah Cemetery.
Ed was born August 3, 1927, in Pascagoula, MS, to John Craig Wilson and Frances Johnston Wilson. He married Rebecca McInnis (Becky)...
Trudie Routh Weeks
Dec 20, 2024
Trudie Routh Weeks, devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully met her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2024, at the age of 82. A visitation will be held December 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 P.M. A graveside service will take...
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...
Jimmy Pambianchi
Dec 1, 2024
James “Jimmy” Charles Pambianchi
We announce the passing of our brother James (Jimmy) Charles Pambianchi in December 2024 at the age of 76. Born on March 2, 1948, in Cleveland, Mississippi, he attended Cleveland High School (Class of ‘66) and Delta State University.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 03, 2025 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in...
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...
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