Obituaries
William Franklin Free Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
William “Willie” Franklin Free Jr., 73, of Ruleville, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.
Willie was born July 26, 1949 in Cleveland, MS to William Sr. and Vivian Phillips Free. He married Melanie Williamson Free on November 11, 2011.
Willie served as chief engineer as a merchant marine for over thirty years. He...
Margie Earlene Merideth
Mar 10, 2023
Born in Missouri in 1939, Margie was much beloved. Even as a very young woman, she was independent, and made her own way toward a happy and fulfilling life. Her family was her treasure, and she was theirs.
In her teens, she began a long career in waitressing, culminating at the How Joy restaurant in Greenville. She captured many...
Robert D Clifton
Mar 7, 2023
Robert Dale Clifton, 74, of Benoit was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
“Bobby” was born at home in Benoit, Mississippi, on September 10, 1948, to proud parents Robert and Claudia Clifton. As a baby, he “worked” outside with his parents, while under the careful watch of family dog...
Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker
Mar 7, 2023
Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker of Benoit, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 at her home. A visitation honoring her life will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Benoit Union Church from 12-1pm with a Celebration of Life Service held at 1:00P.M. Graveside will follow in the Beulah Cemetery.
Margaret was...
Johnny L Moore Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Johnny L Moore Jr.
Cleveland, MS
Johnny L. Moore Jr. 64, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. A visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12-1pm at Cleveland Church of Christ. Followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm at Cleveland Church of Christ with a graveside service in the...
Eleanor Buckley Trimble
Feb 25, 2023
Eleanor Buckley Trimble, 109, of Ruleville passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mrs. Trimble was born on November 10, 1913, to Jake Robert and Fannie Elizabeth Buckley. She graduated from Ruleville High School in 1932, Sunflower County Junior College in 1934, and Delta State Teachers College in 1936 with a degree in math and science.
Mrs. Trimble began...
Steve Steele
Feb 24, 2023
Steven Gary Steele, 75 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023.A visitation honoring Steve will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00PM.Steve was born on January 22, 1948 in Memphis, TN to his parents, Donald Day “Blue” and Juawice...
Marcia Lynn Doty
Feb 13, 2023
Marcia Lynn Doty, 66, of Boyle went to be with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2023. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will follow immediately after at 3:00 p.m.
Marcia was born October 1, 1956, to Bobby and Frances Foster in Canton, MS. ...
Mickey Thompson
Feb 13, 2023
William Michael “Mickey” Thompson, 88, of Cleveland passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson.
Mickey was born August 23, 1934, in Ruleville to Thornton and Hazel Thompson. He received his education in the Drew Public Schools, Mississippi Delta Community College, and Delta State University. He married the former Jean Neal of Indianola December 23,...
Charles Douglas Tyson
Feb 9, 2023
Charles Douglas Tyson of Sunflower County was the last born son of Franklin Samuel and Mary Pate Tyson, who were residents of Dockery Plantation at the time. Dockery Plantation has been called the birthplace of the Blues. He was called to be with the Lord within 9 miles of where his life began.
In 1971 Doug married his former...
Juanita Wilkins
Feb 8, 2023
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Mrs. Juanita Vowell Wilkins, 91 of Ruleville, MS was called home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2023.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Ray Funeral Home from 1-2PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00P.M. Graveside will follow in the Leherton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
Juanita was born on August...
Pat Williams
Feb 8, 2023
Patricia Karraker Williams of Drew, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 8, 2023, at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility in Ruleville.
Pat, as she was known, was the daughter of Harvey William and Jessie Clements Karraker of Tutwiler and was born on January 22, 1932. She grew up in Tutwiler, attended school there, and graduated...
Glen Lester Lewis
Feb 3, 2023
Glen Lester Lewis, 67, of Rosedale went to be with the Lord Friday, February3, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 20233333 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rosedale, MS. Mass will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Beulah Cemetery.
Glen was born August 28, 1955, in Rosedale, MS to Arvel...
Paula Faye Baldwin
Feb 2, 2023
Paula Faye Baldwin, 71, of Ruleville, MS went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2023. A visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12:00.
Paula was born May 3, 1950, in Clarksdale, MS, to William and Kathleen Sturdivant. ...
Daniel Earl Etheridge
Feb 2, 2023
Daniel Earl “Danny” Etheridge, 71, of Rosedale, MS, went to His Heavenly Home Thursday, February 2, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Beulah Cemetery.
Danny was born August 11, 1951, to Edward...
Nick Enriquez Jr
Jan 31, 2023
Nick Enriquez Jr, 84, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS. Mass will immediately follow at 12:00. Interment will be at the New Cleveland Cemetery.
Nick was born in Robinsville, MS to Nick and...
Mary Elizabeth Robinson
Jan 31, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Robinson was born on October 28, 1951, to James Elbert Robinson, Sr. and Virginia Roncali Robinson. She passed away on January 31, 2023. Visitation will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at Jobe Hall at Delta State...
George Crump Downing
Jan 28, 2023
George Crump Downing, 96, passed away at his daughter’s home in Boyle, MS on January 28, 2023. George was born September 8, 1926, in Vicksburg, MS, to Charles E. Downing and Lydia Williamson Downing.
He attended Carr Central High School in Vicksburg. After his graduation from high school in 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Following...
Elizabeth Thompson
Jan 27, 2023
Elizabeth Rose Thompson, 96, of Cleveland, Mississippi, beloved aunt and dedicated teacher was called to be at home with the Lord on January 27, 2023. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 1-2 pm at Ray Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 2:30 pm the Drew City Cemetery.
Elizabeth was born in Drew, Mississippi...
Dovie Suttle Chun Finley
Jan 27, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Dovie Chun Finley
Dovie Finley 92, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023.
A Graveside will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Delta Height Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Dovie was born July 17, 1930, in Starkville, MS to her parents Henry Suttle & Kate Katherine Raffel. She attended...
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