Obituaries

Jim Armishaw

Jim Armishaw

Jan 4, 2019

James F. "Jim" Armishaw, 81, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on January 4, 2019, in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Starnes officiating. Interment will be in...

Mary Frances Utz Roncali

Mary Frances Utz Roncali

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Mary Frances "Beany" Utz Roncali, 60, passed away on January 3, 2019, at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev....

Charles David Kellum

Charles David Kellum

Dec 30, 2018

*SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to weather, the services have been moved from Jennie Cemetery to Ray Funeral Home.Mr. Charles David Kellum, 88, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, at his home.  Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  A Graveside Celebration of Life service will follow beginning at...

Charles Edwin Turner

Charles Edwin Turner

Dec 24, 2018

Charles Edwin Turner, 84, of Cleveland, MS passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, at his home after a long illness. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life services will immediately follow beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. Entombment at Washington Park East Cemetery...

Hal Young Gerrard

Hal Young Gerrard

Dec 24, 2018

Mr. Hal Young Gerrard, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 Saturday, December 29, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland followed by the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. also at the church. Interment will be in New Cleveland Cemetery. Hal Gerrard was born on July 28, 1927,...

William Elbert Middleton, Sr.

William Elbert Middleton, Sr.

Dec 19, 2018

Dr. William Elbert Middleton, Sr., 97, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on December 19, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Brother Milton Burd and Dr....

Robert Burke O'Neal

Robert Burke O'Neal

Dec 18, 2018

 Mr. Robert Burke "Bobby" O'Neal, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Shelby Nursing and Rehab in Shelby, MS. A Memorial Service and Visitation will be held at a later date.Bobby was born on January 17, 1933, to James and Lucille O'Neal in Mississippi. He attended Pace Consolidated School and Cleveland High School.  Bobby went on to further...

Rufus Ellis Britt

Rufus Ellis Britt

Dec 18, 2018

Rufus Ellis Britt, 94, of Gassville, AR, and formerly of Blaine, MS, departed his earthly home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, following a brief illness. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Ray Funeral...

Martha Grant Weeks Adams

Martha Grant Weeks Adams

Dec 11, 2018

Martha Grant Weeks Adams of Collierville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. She was 82 years old. By the request of Mrs. Adams, only a graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS. Services will be officiated by Bro. Tim Wilson of...

Walter Clay Hearn

Walter Clay Hearn

Dec 4, 2018

Mr. Walter Clay "Seymore" Hearn, 74, of Doddsville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Visitation will be 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Linn Baptist Church.  Celebration of Life services will immediately follow beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Linn Baptist Church with Rev. Milton Burd officiating.  Interment...

Ralph McClure, Jr.

Ralph McClure, Jr.

Dec 2, 2018

John Ralph McClure, Jr., 63, of Shaw, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Haar officiating. Interment will follow in North Cleveland...

Alton Haywood Britt

Alton Haywood Britt

Nov 30, 2018

Alton Haywood Britt, Jr., son of the late Alton Haywood Britt and Mary Jerdon Sappington Britt, was born September 16, 1939 in Perthshire, Mississippi. He departed this life November 30, 2018 at his home in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 14 days.He was united in marriage to Betty Latham in Rosedale, Mississippi August 26,...

Lucy Sim Cheung

Lucy Sim Cheung

Nov 26, 2018

Mrs. Lucy Sim Cheung, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018, at Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service led by Rev. James Breland immediately following beginning at 2:00 p.m.. Mrs. Cheung will be laid to rest at New Cleveland...

“Rich” Richard David Lienard

“Rich” Richard David Lienard

Nov 25, 2018

Richard David "Rich" Lienard, 67, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018, at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A second visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Drew Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service following at...

Clara Ann Ivy Oliver

Clara Ann Ivy Oliver

Nov 24, 2018

 Clara Ann Ivy Oliver, 83, of Nesbitt, MS, went to be with her Lord at her home on November 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Ray...

Evelyn Elmore

Evelyn Elmore

Nov 23, 2018

Evelyn Elmore, 94, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on November 23, 2018, at Indywood Estate in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018, at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Rev. Jonathan Speegle...

Mary Glassco Hubbard

Mary Glassco Hubbard

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Glassco Hubbard, 69, of Duluth, GA, passed away on November 19, 2018, in Franklin, TN. A Graveside Service will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Old Cleveland Cemetery.Mary was born on April 18, 1949, to Kimball and Nell Glassco in Cleveland, MS. She worked as an Education Administrator for 37 years. Mary was a talented...

John B. Mengarelli

John B. Mengarelli

Nov 17, 2018

John B. Mengarelli, 91, passed away on November 17, 2018, at his home in Cleveland, MS. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church with...

George Lake DeLoach, Jr.

George Lake DeLoach, Jr.

Nov 12, 2018

Mr. George Lake DeLoach, Jr., 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home.  A Graveside Celebration of his life will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton, MS, with Rev. Brad Beckwith and Rev. Milton Burd officiating.George was born in Carroll County in the Jefferson community on February...

Margie Mae Pike Smith

Margie Mae Pike Smith

Nov 10, 2018

Mrs. Margie Mae Pike Smith, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, surrounded by her family at home in Benoit, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev....

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