Obituaries
Richard "Dickie" Smith
Jun 17, 2024
Richard "Dickie" Hayden Smith, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 71 in Collinsville, AL.
Dickie was born in Greenville, MS to William and Ann Evans Smith on November 15, 1952. Dickie moved to Ruleville, MS as a child where he met the love of his life and made the best of...
Lisa Jo Hewitt
Jun 11, 2024
Lisa Jo Hewitt, a cherished soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Jackson, MS. Visitation for friends and family to pay their respects will be held on June 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Lisa Jo was born on August...
William Lewis Killen Jr
Jun 11, 2024
William (Bill) Lewis Killen, Jr., 71, of Cleveland passed away on June 11, 2024; the world lost a remarkable soul. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS. Mass will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m.
He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 1, 1953, to...
Ann Herrick
Jun 10, 2024
On June 10, 2024, Ann Herrick, 67, moved on to be with the Lord, Greg, her husband, Jack, her father, and other loved ones after her most recent battle with cancer.
She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, which extended well outside the traditional definition. No matter how difficult, Ann always made sure they knew they were loved...
Jerry Russell
Jun 6, 2024
Jerry Russell, 62 of Gunnison, MS was called home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024. A visitation honoring Jerry will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside will...
Tim Tackett
Jun 3, 2024
Timmy Wayne Tackett, aged 62, of Cleveland, MS, passed away and was called home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2024. A visitation to honor Tim's life will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 5-6 pm at the Cleveland Church of God. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 6pm in...
Mary Lois Turner
May 29, 2024
Mary Lois Turner, 95, passed away on May 29, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1928, in Chester, MS, to Travis Leroy (T.L.) Cooper and Sammie Lois Buck Cooper. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Linn Methodist Church in Shaw, MS. Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.Mary Lois graduated...
Frances Bowen Neal
May 26, 2024
Frances Bowen Neal died peacefully in Cleveland, Mississippi on May 26, 2024. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15 (1:00 – 3:00) at the Cleveland Church of Christ (Ronaldman Rd., Cleveland). A Celebration of Life will follow immediately after at 3:00, also at the Cleveland Church of Christ. Interment will be held at the New Cleveland Cemetery.
Frances...
Charles "Mike" Ervin
May 14, 2024
Charles "Mike" Ervin, a beloved member of the Ruleville, MS community, passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
He was born on December 10, 1943, to parents Paul and Elsie Matthews Ervin in Renova, MS. After graduating from high school in the Mississippi Delta, Charles pursued...
Ellis Hodges
May 13, 2024
Earl Hodges, 74, of Tutwiler, MS passed away Monday, May 13,2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Earl was born on August 5, 1949, in Eupora, MS to the late Ellis Clifton and Elizabeth Smith Hodges. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30am at Calvary Baptist Church of Parchman. Visitation will be held after the...
Esther Farr Bates
May 11, 2024
Esther Farr Bates, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 74 on Saturday, May 11, 2024,. In accordance with the wishes of the family, a private family service will be held to honor and celebrate her life. The family expresses their gratitude for all the thoughtful messages of support during this difficult...
Marcella Brewer Small
May 3, 2024
Marcella Small, 83, of Cascilla, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024, while surrounded by her family.
A visitation honoring Mrs. Marcella will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home from 12 pm until 1 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1pm at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at the Indianola City Cemetery.
Marcella was born on January 31,...
Ruby Goss
Apr 30, 2024
Ruby Lee Hardin Goss 97, of Cleveland MS was called home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024. A visitation honoring Mrs. Ruby will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11-12 with a Graveside at 12pm in the North Cleveland Cemetery.
Ruby was born on April 11, 1927, in French Camp, MS to her parents, Willie Lee &...
Irma Hutchinson
Apr 29, 2024
Irma Hutchinson of Cleveland Ms. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th, 2024 while surrounded by family. A graveside service honoring Mrs. Irma will be held Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Shaw City Cemetery.Mrs. Irma was born on February 7th, 1931 to her parents Troy and Clara Garner in Kilmicheal MS. Irma...
Mearl Poe Sewell
Apr 20, 2024
Mearl Poe Sewell was born in Schlater, MS, on October 2nd,1935, and entered into Heaven on April 20th, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Greenville Cemetery on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 11am. She was married to Louie Sewell for 61 years until he passed away in 2016. She is survived by 2 sons, Eddie Sewell (Angie) and Tim Sewell...
Jennifer Lynn Smith
Apr 19, 2024
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Smith. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at Southside Baptist Church in Benoit, MS with a Celebration of Life to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Beulah Cemetery.
Jennifer was born in Cleveland, MS on...
Doris Irby
Apr 12, 2024
Doris Ann Irby 63, of Scott, MS was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024, in
Greenville, MS while surrounded by family. A visitation honoring Doris will be held Monday,
April 15, 2024, from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service at 1pm in
Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside will proceed in the Shaw City...
Willie Faye Gant
Apr 11, 2024
Faye Gant passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 69, in Cleveland, MS. She was born on July 24, 1954, in Cleveland. Faye, lovingly known as "Faye," was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.Faye is survived by her husband, James Allen Gant Sr.; son, James Allen Gant Jr.; daughter, Jinny Gant Thompson (Scott); grandson, Jacob...
Shelby McKnight Clem
Apr 10, 2024
The family of Shelby Jean McKnight Clem, of Cleveland, MS is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on April 10th, 2024, while surrounded by her family.
Shelby was born on October 25, 1943, in Cleveland Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, T.A. "Alfie" McKnight and Wilma Inez Carver McKnight, Sister, Janice Poe. Shelby was married to Blue Clem...
Erma Catherine Ballard
Apr 8, 2024
Erma Catherine Sherwood Ballard, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2024.
Erma was born on January 25, 1931, to parents J.D. Sherwood and Willie Rebecca Peterson Sherwood in Indianola, MS in Sunflower County in MS.
A visitation for Erma will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at...
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