Obituaries
Nathaniel Lee Phelps
Feb 11, 2024
Nathaniel Lee Phelps 42, of Cleveland, MS passed away on February 11, 2024, at his residence.
A visitation honoring Nathan will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 2 pm to 3 pm at Ray Funeral Home—no services to follow.
Born the mightiest of two of the tiniest twins in the Baton Rouge Woman’s Hospital on November 5, 1981, Nathan would...
Sarah Tiftickjian
Feb 9, 2024
Sarah Tiftickjian, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on March 9, 1952, Sarah lived a life filled with love, joy, and compassion.
Sarah will be deeply missed by her daughter Amy Hutchinson, her son John Tiftickjian, and her grandchildren Morgan Hutchinson, Helen Ruger, Jessica Panaia, Alex Hutchinson, Dylan...
Sandra Faye Perry
Feb 9, 2024
Sandra Faye Perry, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at Delta Health system in Greenville, MS. Faye was born on January 2, 1951, to Charles & Velma Renfrow.
The Memorial services to honor and celebrate Faye’s life will be held at a later date.
Faye’s journey began in Cleveland, where she grew up surrounded...
Dwight Carlisle Spencer
Feb 9, 2024
Dwight Carlisle Spencer passed away peacefully at his home in Hahira, Georgia at the age of 82 on February 9, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s dementia. Dwight had four great loves in his life: his heavenly Father, his family, his country, and his career as an educator.
He met the love of his life, Bonnie Sue McClure, at a...
Luis Carlos Jojoa
Feb 5, 2024
Luis Carlos Jojoa March 24, 1962 - February 5, 2024 Luis Carlos Jojoa, a beloved father, husband, and member of the community, passed away peacefully in his home on February 5, 2024, at the age of 61. A visitation honoring Mr. Luis Carlos will be held Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 1:30-2 at Our Lady of Victories. Mass will follow...
Dr. Rodney Frothingham
Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Rodney Frothingham, a beloved husband, father, and respected member of the community. Rodney peacefully departed from this world on February 5, 2024, at the age of 86.
Visitation will be held at Ruleville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 12pm to 1pm with the funeral service at 1pm. Burial will immediately follow at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville....
Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Small Simpson
Feb 4, 2024
Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Small Simpson, 99, of Shaw and most recently of Cleveland, MS, passed away on February 4, 2024, while surrounded by family.
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 10-11am at St. Luke United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life Following at 11 am. Graveside Service will proceed at the Shaw Cemetery.
Bette was born on...
Judy Franklin Mullins
Feb 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Mullins 73 of Boyle, MS, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of our community. Judy was born on August 10th, 1950, and she peacefully left this world on February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation honoring Judy will be held at the Ray Funeral...
Carolyn Nichols Satterfield
Jan 31, 2024
Carolyn Nichols Satterfield, loving wife and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024.
Visitation will be held February 5, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home from 11 am to 12 pm, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 12 pm.
Born in 1946, in Enon, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, to William H. and Ruby R. Nichols, Carolyn came to know her...
Billy Smith
Jan 20, 2024
Billy Smith, 81 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 10am to 11am. A Celebration of Life will be at 11am at Southside Baptist Church in Benoit, MS. Graveside service to follow at Beulah Cemetery.
Billy Smith was born on September 20, 1942...
Rosemary Wright
Jan 20, 2024
Rosemary Gatewood Golden Wright, 84, passed away peacefully January 20, 2024, at UMMC in Jackson, MS, surrounded by her beloved three children. She was born September 11, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Gatewood of Linn, MS. While growing up in Linn, she began playing piano at the age of 12 for her much loved Linn United Methodist Church.
Rosemary graduated...
Oscar & Nina Poe
Jan 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we inform everyone of the passing of Mr. Oscar Poe, 86, on January 17, 2024, following several months of illness, and his wife Nina Faye Poe, 80, on January 20, 2024, following many years of Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. A visitation honoring both Oscar and Nina will take place Saturday, January 27, from 1-2...
Deborah "Debbie" Carroll
Jan 18, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Carroll, beloved resident of Cleveland, MS, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched.
A visitation in honor of Ms. Debbie will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 1-2pm at Ray...
Patricia Stuhr
Jan 11, 2024
Patsy Miller Stuhr age 92 of Port Saint Joe, FL. Passed away on January 11th, 2024, at Hospice House of Panama City, FL. She was born to Joseph & Birdie Miller of Symonds, MS. Graduated high school from Gunnison, MS. Married David Stuhr on Sept. 10th, 1950, in Boyle, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3...
Javier Humberto Montemayor-Hernandez
Jan 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Javier Humberto Montemayor
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Javier Humberto Montemayor. Javier departed from this world on January 6, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a deep void in the lives of all who knew him. He was a devoted son, brother, father,...
Barbara Jean Morris
Jan 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we gather here today to bid farewell to a remarkable woman, Barbara Jean Morris. A vibrant soul who graced this world with her presence for 87 unforgettable years, Barbara left a legacy of love and kindness on the lives she touched.
A visitation honoring Barbara will be held Tuesday, January...
Deborah Braswell
Jan 5, 2024
Deborah Prewitt Braswell age 71 of Whittier, N.C. passed away at her home January 5,2024. Deborah was born in Cleveland, MS on May 22, 1952, to Dois and Ree Clanton Prewitt. As a teen her family moved to the Great Smokey Mountains.
She was employed at Above & Beyond Home Furnishings as the Controller. Deborah attended Cleveland High School...
Cheslie Renee Edwards
Jan 5, 2024
Cheslie Renee Edwards 47, of Greenville, MS was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 5, 2024 while surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home from 1-2pm. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2pm on Wednesday at Ray Funeral Home. A private family graveside...
Nan Simmons Muir
Jan 4, 2024
Nan Simmons Muir, age 99, of Boyle MS, passed away on January 4, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A graveside service will be held at New Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland, MS, at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, officiated by Rev. Tim Starnes. She was the second of identical twins born on November 25, 1924, to Nell...
Peter Young
Jan 3, 2024
Peter Dixon Young, Jr., 80, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, originally of Benoit, Mississippi, passed away on January 3, 2024, after a bout with Covid Pneumonia.
Peter was born on January 19, 1943, to Peter and Sarah Porter Young in Greenville, Mississippi. In 1960 he graduated from Benoit High School, and a few years later received a letter from LBJ informing him...
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