Obituaries
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...
Houston W Longino III
Oct 11, 2024
Houston W Longino III, a beloved member of his community, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2024, in Cleveland, MS, at the age of 80. A visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. October 15, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home, Cleveland, MS. Graveside Service will follow at Delta Heights Memorial Garden Cemetery.
He was born on April...
Dorothy " Dot " Hillhouse Hunt
Oct 8, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Hillhouse Hunt was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2024, in Indianola, Mississippi. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Linn Cemetery.
She was born on September...
Charles Hudson
Oct 7, 2024
Charles Richard Hudson left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on October 7, 2024. He passed peacefully listening to “Amazing Grace” in Pensacola, FL. Arrangements are under the directions of Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Charles was born on January 20, 1942 to Richard and Christine Hudson.
He is survived by his two sons, Micky Hudson (wife Tracie Hudson),...
Emma Jean Thompson
Oct 6, 2024
Emma Jean Thompson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 92. No Service will be held.
Emma Jean was born on November 28, 1931, to Oscar and Ethie Hinchey in Micola, Missouri. Before beginning her career, she handpicked cotton until the age of 18. Emma enjoyed a distinguished career, serving as the...
Margery Bays Yeager
Oct 5, 2024
Margery Pearl Bays Yeager, beloved educator, devoted mother, and cherished friend, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2024, at the age of 98. The celebration of Margery's remarkable life will take place on October 8, 2024, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00...
Eddie Collins
Oct 2, 2024
James Edward Collins, died peacefully at home on October 2. 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation in Eddie's memory will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at Ray Funeral Home. In this time of reflection, his family invites all who knew him to come together to celebrate a life...
LW "Buddy" Carroll
Oct 1, 2024
LW “Buddy” Jr Carroll 85 of Baton Rouge, LA formerly of Litton, MS was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024. A visitation honoring Buddy will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, from 1-1:45PM at Ray Funeral Home with a Graveside Service following at 2:00PM in the Shaw City Cemetery.
Buddy was born in Cleveland, MS to...
Willie Pannell
Sep 25, 2024
Willie Earline Pannell, a cherished member of her community, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 86. The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Willie’s life on September 30, 2024. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS, followed by a Celebration of...
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