Obituaries

George Campbell

George Campbell

Nov 28, 2021

George Thurman Campbell Jr., 77, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 28, 2021. A visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 4, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Brad Beckwith and Dr. Ryan Whitley will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are...

Earl Mosley

Earl Mosley

Nov 24, 2021

Mr. Earl Mosley of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Earl was born in Cleveland, MS on December 16, 1930 to James Hubert and Lee Lyons Mosley. He grew up at Zumbro Plantation and attended...

Wendy Dorothy  Hatcher

Wendy Dorothy Hatcher

Nov 21, 2021

Wendy Dorothy Burrage Hatcher was born in Leigh-on-Sea, a tiny fishing village outside London, spending her childhood years along the seafront in her beloved boat, Nonsense.  She was evacuated to the English countryside for five years during WWII, leaving home with only a small suitcase and a Mickey Mouse gas mask.  Her mother, Queenie, toiled in an aircraft war factory...

Sheila Saunders

Sheila Saunders

Nov 21, 2021

Shelia Saunders, age 79, passed away on Sunday, November 21,2021, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She is survived by 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She earned her Bachelors degree in nursing and was a dedicated RN for over 30 years. She loved her God, her church, family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St....

Troy Odom Jr

Troy Odom Jr

Nov 20, 2021

On Saturday November 20, a crisp fall morning perfect for sitting in a deer stand, Troy Lee Odom, Jr. peacefully transitioned from this world to his eternal reward.  He was surrounded by his adoring family.  Troy was born on December 6, 1954 to Troy Lee Odom, Sr. and Mary Ann Bell Odom, who is known to proudly tease that if...

Kenneth Derl Dean

Kenneth Derl Dean

Nov 13, 2021

Kenneth Derl Dean, 63, of Lenoir City, TN was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. A Visitation will be held Friday, November 19, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday November 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. following...

Dolly Clarice Hooper

Dolly Clarice Hooper

Nov 7, 2021

Dolly Clarice Long Hooper went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1930 in Tallahatchie County to Earline Blankenship Long Nixon and William Floyd Long. She spent most of her life in Bolivar County before moving to Tupelo in 2016. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and...

Lena Elizabeth Herbison

Lena Elizabeth Herbison

Nov 6, 2021

Lena ELIZABETH Herbison went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born in Shaw, MS. to James Albert Pentecost and Lena Louise Bole Pentecost on August 23, 1920. The family soon moved to the Longshot community. She attended school at Longshot until the school was incorporated with the Benoit school system when she was a...

Mary Juanice Goodman

Mary Juanice Goodman

Nov 3, 2021

Mary Juanice Fuller Goodman of Cleveland, MS passed away on November 3, 2021. A Graveside service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. in Whynot, MS at the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Juanice was born to Mr. Herbert Fuller & Pearl Hamburg Fuller. Juanice grew up in Lauderdale County where she attended school and met the love...

Ernestine McKnight Hooper

Ernestine McKnight Hooper

Oct 29, 2021

Ernestine McKnight Hooper, 90, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Friday, October 29, 2021. A visitation will be held from 1:00 -2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Graveside Service will follow at New Cleveland Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Ernestine was born October 21, 1931, to Earl and Clara McKnight in...

Billy Cummins Sr.

Billy Cummins Sr.

Oct 27, 2021

William "Billy" Isaac Cummins, Sr. 89 of Drew, MS went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Drew Baptist Church in Drew, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Drew Baptist Church. Interment immediately following at Drew Cemetery.Billy was born...

Bennie Monroe Price

Bennie Monroe Price

Oct 24, 2021

Bennie Monroe Price March 4, 1938 - October 24, 2021 Bennie Monroe Price, 83, of Dundee, Mississippi, passed away October 24, 2021, in Oxford, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at Mr. Price's cabin on Moon Lake, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from 4 - 8 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Lula Baptist Church at 11:00 AM...

David Michael Lewis

David Michael Lewis

Oct 22, 2021

David Michael Lewis, affectionately known as DaDa, was born on October 19th, 1957 to Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Otto "AO" Lewis, Jr of Rosedale, MS. He was a member of class of 1975 at Rosedale High school. After playing football at Moorehead and attending Ole Miss, he decided to pursue his passion of aerial application, graduating from flight school in...

Patricia Myers Garrett

Patricia Myers Garrett

Oct 19, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Myers Garrett, 80, of Benoit, MS, went to be with the Lord October 19, 2021.Patricia, known as Pat to her family and friends, was born April 23, 1941, in Indianola, MS. She grew up in Jackson, MS and married Richard Garrett, originally of Gunnison, on February 16, 1962. They spent most of their married life in Gunnison, raising...

Tiffany Michelle Crocker

Tiffany Michelle Crocker

Oct 16, 2021

Tiffany Crocker, 44 of Boyle, MS was called home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2021. A visitation will be held from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1:00PM. A Graveside will proceed in the North Cleveland Cemetery at 2:00PM.Tiffany was born to Mr. Harvey Ferri & Mrs. Ann McKnight...

John William Hester

John William Hester

Oct 11, 2021

John William Hester, 83, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Monday, October 11, 2021. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A second visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021, with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at Ray Funeral Home. Interment...

Saradindu Mahapatra

Saradindu Mahapatra

Oct 9, 2021

Saradindu Mahapatra came to the United States from India to pursue his dreams. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Mechanical engineering. The majority of his career was spent as a boiler inspector for the state of Maryland. Upon retirement he moved to Mississippi to continue his career. He was a kind and caring man who loved his...

Crystal Dawn Harper

Crystal Dawn Harper

Oct 9, 2021

Crystal Dawn Williams Harper, 50 went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 9, 2021. A visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021, at Ray Funeral Home Cleveland, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Bro. Chris Gentry will officiate. Pallbearers...

Wanda K Lowery

Wanda K Lowery

Oct 7, 2021

Wanda Kathrine Lowery was called home to be with Lord on October 7, 2021, at her home while surrounded by family. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 10,2021 at Ray Funeral Home from 1-2:00P.M.Wanda was born on November 22,1938 in Pontotoc, MS to Mr. Michael Anderson Smith & Sammie Smith Hall. Wanda grew up in and around...

Ann Grittman

Ann Grittman

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Martha Ann Grittman, 91, of Cleveland, MS went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 7, 2021. A visitation will be held 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Drew Methodist Church with a Memorial Service immediately following.Ann graduated from Delta State Teachers College with a degree in education. She was a teacher for over 40 years,...

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