Obituaries

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....

John West Lewis

John West Lewis

Nov 8, 2018

John West Lewis, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2018, at Bolivar Medical Center. While we are sad, my sister and I are relieved his struggle with Parkinson's Disease is done.  Visitation will be 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland.  A Family Memorial Services will immediately follow beginning at 3:00...

Karen Elizabeth Kay Walker

Karen Elizabeth Kay Walker

Nov 2, 2018

 Karen Elizabeth "Kay" Walker, 73, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018, in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow beginning at 2:15 p.m. on  Monday, November 5, 2018, at North Cleveland Cemetery. Interment will be in North Cleveland Cemetery.Kay was born on December...

Shirley A. Carroll

Shirley A. Carroll

Oct 27, 2018

Shirley A. Carroll, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Kings Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be 10: 30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. David Mancil officiating. Interment will...

Robert F. Ormond

Robert F. Ormond

Oct 25, 2018

Robert F. Ormond, 87, of Meridian, MS passed away on October 25, 2018 in Meridian, MS.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS."Mr. Bob" was born September 16, 1931, to Robert F. Ormond and Bess Reynolds Ormond Davis of Doddsville, MS.He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Nell Jenkins

Nell Jenkins

Oct 24, 2018

Nell Bowie Jenkins, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Barry Bowie officiating. Nell was born in, Chester, MS on July 30, 1949, to Amos McKinley...

Billy G. Wachter, Sr.

Billy G. Wachter, Sr.

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Billy G. Wachter, Sr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Delta Nursing and Rehab in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Haney...

Maurice Duffel

Maurice Duffel

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. Maurice Duffel, 62, of Edinburg, TX, passed away October 21, 2018, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Chamblee officiating.  Interment...

Patricia Ann Garner Pickett

Patricia Ann Garner Pickett

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Ann Garner Pickett, 74, of Olive Branch, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at North Delta Hospice Center in Southaven, MS.  A graveside service honoring her life will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2018, in Shaw City Cemetery with Bro. John Ray Hamilton, II officiating.Mrs. Pickett was born in Boyle, MS, on November 21, 1943, to James...

Andrew Monroe Wynne Westerfield

Andrew Monroe Wynne Westerfield

Oct 11, 2018

Mr. Andrew Monroe Wynne Westerfield, 70, of Merigold, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at his home.  A Memorial was held 3:00 Sunday, October 14, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland with interment in Merigold Cemetery.Andrew was born in Greenwood, MS, on October 23, 1947, to James Augustus Westerfield, M.D. and Shirley May Wynne Westerfield.  He grew up...