Obituaries
Bertie Mae Boyd
Jul 4, 2019
Bertie Mae Boyd, 100, of Clinton, MS, formerly of Merigold, MS went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 4, 2019. Funeral services will be Monday, July 8 at Ray's Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with visitation at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at New Cleveland Cemetery.Mrs. Boyd was born March 5, 1919...
Ann Bishop Atkinson
Jul 3, 2019
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, Ann Bishop Atkinson, passed away at the age of 86. Ann was born on March 20, 1933, in Drew, Mississippi, to Eugene and Cora (Maxwell) Bishop. She graduated from Cosmetology School in 1964 and worked as a hairdresser for 35 years. After decades and a life apart, she was reunited with the love of her life,...
Marvin Herbert Walker
Jun 29, 2019
Marvin Herbert Walker, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at his home in Cleveland. Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at North Cleveland Cemetery. Rev. Robert Haney officiating.Marvin was born November 13, 1938/, to Marvin Gaston...
Donald Ray Swafford
Jun 29, 2019
Donald Ray Swafford was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Cleveland, MS. A visitation honoring Donald will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A second visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at...
Mary Kathryn Lawrence
Jun 27, 2019
Mary Kathryn Lawrence was born at home in Sunflower, Mississippi, March 22, 1919.Her mother and father were the late Lucille Park Meek and Ernest Carlysle Meek, Sr.According to her mother, Mary Kathryn was born on a glorious spring day. Throughouther life she had that sunshine in her heart and approached each day with a cheerycountenance, always finding the best in...
Edward Hall
Jun 26, 2019
Bishop Edward Earle Hall, 87, of Pace, MS called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Veteran's Home in Oxford, MS. A visitation honoring Bishop Hall will take place Friday, June 28, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019...
Margaret Burnett Fleming
Jun 19, 2019
Born October 5, 1918, in Coahoma County MS at the home of her maternal grandparents, William Calvin and Ella McCaughan, died on June 19, 2019, at her home in Cleveland, MS. Margaret was the daughter of Zonnie Franklin and Ruth McCaughan Burnett. She spent her childhood in Rena Lara and Clarksdale, MS. After graduating from Clarksdale High School, she attended...
John Dickinson Tiftickjian, Jr.
Jun 19, 2019
John Dickinson Tiftickjian, Jr., 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held on 1:00PM, July 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS.John was born on May 28, 1952 to...
Marilyn Ables Castle
Jun 19, 2019
Marilyn Ables Castle, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home in Goodman, MS. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Seneasha United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 a.m....
William L. Kurts
Jun 15, 2019
William Kurts, Jr., 82, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at Beulah Cemetery.Jr. was born on October 26, 1936, to William and Lillie Kurts in Rosedale, MS. On January 17, 1960, he...
Glenda Loyce Hixson Braswell
Jun 12, 2019
Glenda Loyce Hixson Braswell was welcomed into heaven on June 12, 2019. She was 85 years old, born to Glenn and Alta Richmond Hixson in Altheimer, Ark., on December 22, 1933. After moving several times with her family, she graduated from Merigold High School, Merigold, Miss., in 1951, and attended Delta State Teachers College until her marriage to Ralph Braswell...
Margaret Baldwin
Jun 8, 2019
Margaret Baldwin was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 08, 2019. A visitation honoring Mrs. Margaret well be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 10 - 11 AM with a Celebration of Life Service following at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at Interstate Baptist Church Cemetery located at 948 Sandpit Rd, Shaw, MS 38773.Margaret...
Charles Charlie Herbison
Jun 6, 2019
Charlie Herbison passed from this life on June 06, 2019. A visitation honoring Charlie will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 1-2:30P.M. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS., A Graveside Service will follow in the Shaw City Cemetery at 3:00 P.M.Charlie was born September 02, 1940 in Longshot, MS to Frank & Elizabeth Herbison. Charlie grew up in...
Jane Griggs Brown
May 28, 2019
Jane Griggs Brown, age 92, was called home be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28th , 2019 at Brandon Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Brandon MS. A visitation honoring the life of Jane will be held Saturday, June 01, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. with a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 A.M. at Ray Funeral...
Wilodene Burrell
May 27, 2019
Wilodene Burrell, 86, was called home with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 27, 2019, at Arbors of Olive Nursing Home in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Interment...
Joe Lee Bassie
May 23, 2019
Joe Lee Bassie, 72, of Merigold, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday May 28, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday May 28, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Interment will in New Cleveland Cemetery.Joe Lee was born on January 20,...
Leonardo Martinez Castillo
May 18, 2019
Leonardo Martinez Castillo, 39, of Mexico, passed away May 18, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00PM on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Our Ladies of Victory Catholic Church with Father Kent Bowlds officiating.Leonardo was born in Mexico on November...
Delfey Mae Gordon
May 16, 2019
Delfey Mae Gordon, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on May 16, 2019, in her home. Visitation will be 3:00 to 4:00PM on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 4:00PM. Rev. Milton Whatley will be officiating.Delfey was born on January 13, 1946, to Ernest Carvahlo and Roseline Fernandez Victorine in Honolulu, Hawaii. On...
James Dennis Fleming
May 11, 2019
James Dennis Fleming was born on September 10, 1927, in Cleveland, MS. He was the son of Thomas Amer and Georgia Lee Mooneyham Fleming. He was called to his Heavenly home on May 11, 2019. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday,...
Dorothy Barentine Johnson
May 11, 2019
Dorothy Nell Barrentine Johnson died peacefully at home on May 11, 2019 after a long illness. She was 87. She was born and raised in Bolivar County, Mississippi and later moved to Phillips County, Arkansas. There she married LeRoy Johnson in 1949. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Drew Garden Club, Cleveland Garden Club, Cleveland Woman's Club,...
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