Obituaries
Danton Danny Banks
Aug 12, 2020
Danton (Danny) Andre Banks, 61, of Ridgeland, MS passed away in his home on August 12, 2020. Danny was born in Greenville, MS on October 23, 1958. He graduated from Greenville Christian School and Mississippi Delta Community College at Moorhead. Danny lived a simple, quiet life and loved to grow different varieties of plants and flowers. In keeping with Danny's...
Yogeshkumar Ishwarbhai Patel
Aug 12, 2020
Yogeshkumar Ishwarbhai Patel, passed away on August 12, 2020 at the Delta Inn Hotel in Cleveland, MS. He was 45 years old.A visitation honoring Mr. Patel will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 12PM to 1PM with a funeral service following at 1PM, all at Ray Funeral Home.He was born on April 1, 1974 in Gujarat, India. His father-in-law...
Baby Grayson Ford Stokes
Aug 8, 2020
Baby Grayson Ford Stokes was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 08, 2020. Grayson is preceded in passing and welcomed in Heaven by his great grandfather Dale Boise Stokes, Sr., great grandmother, Nan Aiken, great aunt Heather Sullivan Grayson is survived by his loving mother, Jessica Stokes, his big brother & sister, Carpenter & Emmalynn Henry, aunt Julie...
Jimmy Dale Herbison
Aug 7, 2020
Jimmy Dale Herbison, 71, of Benoit, MS passed away at home on August 7, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Shaw Cemetery in Shaw, MS. Jimmy was born on April 24, 1949 in Shaw, MS to Elbert Wade Herbison and Mary Rose Herbison. Jimmy served in the US Army...
Dorsey Ray Howell
Aug 4, 2020
Dorsey Ray Howell was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Delta Heights Cemetery. Dorsey was born on November 8, 1940 in Sunflower, MS to Leroy & Marie Howell. He grew up in Cleveland off of...
Jan W Watson
Aug 4, 2020
Jan W Watson, 71, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020.Jan was born May 18, 1949 to Sam and Myrtle Wright in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Marine Core during the Vietnam Era. He was a truck driver for Common Carrier for nine years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Myrtle Watson....
Joy Garrett Cole
Aug 3, 2020
Joy Garrett Cole was called home to be with Lord on August 3, 2020. Joy was born to her late parents, Joseph Hewitt Garrett and Lovie Bell Welch Garrett. She attended school at Skene, Mississippi. After high school, she married Joe McClendon Cole on November 30, 1957 She worked at Baxter Labs for many years until retiring. In her spare...
Brandon Eugene Flowers
Aug 1, 2020
Brandon Eugene Flowers Cleveland, MSA Graveside Memorial Service honoring Brandon's life will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in the Old Cleveland Cemetery at 10:00AM.Brandon Eugene Flowers, 42, passed away on August 1, 2020. Graveside service is pending.Brandon was born on May 2, 1978 in Shelby, MS to Howard Eugene Flowers and Sandra K. Farmer. Brandon worked for many years...
Billy Perry
Jul 31, 2020
Billy Perry Jr., 56, of Cleveland, MS passed away on July 31, 2020 surrounded by his friends and family. A private gathering will be held at a later date.Billy Jr. was born October 13, 1963 in Cleveland, MS. He grew up in Cleveland and made his home here. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Nell Perry...
Jim Williams
Jul 29, 2020
James "Jim" Everette Williams, Jr., 71, of Rosedale, MS, passed away on July 29, 2020. A graveside service will take place on August 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at Beulah Cemetery. Jim was born on August 17, 1948, in Cleveland, MS. He attended Cleveland High School in which he graduated in 1966. He married the love of his life, Ethel...
Ted Alford
Jul 28, 2020
Theodore Alford, Jr., age 61, of Gunnison, MS, passed away July 27, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Ted was the co-owner of Bolivar Auto Parts and Bolivar Tire in Cleveland. He served on the Port Commission of the Port of Rosedale and for many years and served on the board of Donaldson Point Hunting Club as president....
Sam Byrd
Jul 23, 2020
Mr. O.M. Sam Byrd 87, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2020.A visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at First Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00. Interment will immediately follow at North Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland, MS.Sam was born June...
Woodard Dewitt Beach
Jul 22, 2020
Mr. Woodard Dewitt Beach 92, of Cleveland , MS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2020.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at New Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland, MS. W.D. was born February 14, 1928 in Ackerman, MS to Wilson Woodard and Millie Beach. W.D. married Daisy...
Bennie Thomas McNeill
Jul 22, 2020
Bennie Thomas McNeill, 65, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on July 22, 2020. Services will be announced at a later date. Bennie was born on November 6, 1954, in Meridian, MS, to John Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth McNeill. Throughout his life, Bennie was employed at McDonald's, McKey Lanes, and later became a schoolteacher at Delta State University. While at DSU,...
Bert Thompson Merideth
Jul 20, 2020
Mr. Bert Thompson Merideth 86, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2020 at his home in Cleveland, MS. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Delta Memorial Heights in Cleveland, MS. Bert was born June 15, 1934 in Greenville, MS to William &...
Sara Joyce McGovern
Jul 16, 2020
Sara Joyce Freeman McGovern, age 86, passed away July 16, 2020. Born in Sunflower, MS on January 3, 1934, Sara lived most of her adult life in Cleveland, MS. She moved to Memphis, TN to enjoy her retirement years. Sara was an active and longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Cleveland prior to moving to Memphis. For the past...
BO Davenport
Jul 15, 2020
Mr. Edward Lee "Bo" Davenport 81, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 15, 2020 at Cleveland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A visitation honoring his life will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 from 6-8P.M. at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020 at...
Mary Emma Ingram
Jul 8, 2020
Obituary of Mary Emma Nicholson IngramOn Wednesday, July 08, 2020, Mary Emma Nicholson Ingram was received into the loving arms of Jesus, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A visitation honoring her life will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 from 10-11am, at Ray Funeral Home, a Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am at Ray Funeral...
Tinna Kitrell Joseph
Jul 8, 2020
Mrs. Tinna Kitrell Joseph, 54 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with her Lord on July 8, 2020 in Cleveland, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Ray Funeral Home.She was born September 19, 1965 in Cleveland, MS to Jimmie J Kitrell and Mary Helen Kitrell. Tinna...
Carol Feduccia
Jul 1, 2020
Carol Feduccia, 73, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on July 1, 2020. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on July 3, 2020, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. Carol was born on September 30, 1946, to Charles and Sadie Feduccia. She grew up in Cleveland and graduated from...