Obituaries
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...
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...
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