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Dessie Ferguson

Dessie Ferguson

Oct 23, 2024

Dessie Ferguson, age 63, of Shelby, MS, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. The Celebration of Life memorial service will follow at 11:00 am in the Cleveland Funeral Home chapel. Reverend...

Sheila Anne Oglesby

Sheila Anne Oglesby

Oct 21, 2024

Sheila Anne Spencer Oglesby age 78 of Rosedale, MS passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Bolivar Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 am in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Beulah...

Elizabeth Ann Fletcher

Elizabeth Ann Fletcher

2024

Elizabeth Ann Fletcher, a devoted matriarch,  and cherished friend, departed this world on October 20, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Linn, Mississippi, in 1933 Elizabeth graced the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her family and community.

A woman of remarkable spirit, Elizabeth dedicated herself to nurturing her family and supporting her community....

Juan "Johnny" Soliz

Juan "Johnny" Soliz

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Juan "Johnny" Soliz age 77 of Cleveland MS passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

Visitation will be held at Cleveland Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the North Cleveland Cemetery.  Reverend John...

Tony Ray McCollum

Tony Ray McCollum

Oct 9, 2024

Tony Ray McCollum age 64 of Greenwood, MS passed away Thursday, October 9, 2024, at Meritt Health Center in Jackson, MS. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in...

Bonnie Mae Redd

Bonnie Mae Redd

Oct 7, 2024

Bonnie Mae Redd, aged 72, of Memphis, Tennessee, peacefully departed from this life on Thursday, October 7, 2024, at her cherished home.

Born on April 12, 1952, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Vester Redd and Ethel Lou Johnson Redd. She spent her formative years in Cleveland, where she graduated from Cleveland High School before pursuing further education...

Vernon Richard Haines

Vernon Richard Haines

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Vernon Richard Haines, age 86, passed away on October 3, 2024, at his home in Boyle.

Vernon was born in Mount Holly, NJ to Orville Haines and Dorothy Lambert Haines. He attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and served in the Navy for 7 years. After his stint...

Mark Allen Vardaman

Mark Allen Vardaman

Sep 30, 2024

Mark Allen Vardaman peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2024, embraced by the love of Jesus. His journey was marked by a courageous battle with health challenges that he faced with unwavering hope and faith. Mark embodied the teachings of Christ through his daily walk and was an inspiring testament to those fortunate enough to know him.

Visitation with...

Peggy Diane Williams Peeples

Peggy Diane Williams Peeples

Sep 29, 2024

Our Lord and Savior mercifully called our beloved Peggy Diane Williams Peeples home on September 29, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home knowing she was going to a much better place after a long battle with metastatic inflammatory breast cancer. 

Diane was born to Emmett and Mary Ray Williams on November 2, 1947. She grew up working in the local...

Mary Pope

Mary Pope

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lee Gilbert Pope, age 80, of Ruleville, formerly of Cleveland, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville, MS.  

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Cleveland Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Cleveland...

James McDonald

James McDonald

Sep 20, 2024

Mr. James McDonald, age 79, passed away on September 20, 2024 at his home in Linn surrounded by his family.

James was born July 10, 1945, in Linn, MS to Rasbon Stephen McDonald and Virue Christine Tisdell McDonald. He grew up in the Linn community and graduated Linn High School, he also attended Mississippi Delta Community College. James married Jeraldine Arbuckle...

Ricky Earl Miller

Ricky Earl Miller

Sep 11, 2024

Ricky Earl Miller age 68 of Boyle, MS passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. 

Ricky was born February 13, 1956, to William Russell Miller and Dorothy Louise Black Miller in Cleveland, MS. He attended Cleveland Schools and became a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard. His lifelong working career was spent as a...

Lois Merene Russell

Lois Merene Russell

Aug 31, 2024

Lois Merene Russell, age 92, of Beulah, MS, passed away peacefully at her home.

Born January 24, 1932, in Star City, Arkansas, to Guy and Ida Mae Whitten Donaldson, Lois grew up in Star City Arkansas, and graduated from Star City High School in 1950. In her early years, she was dedicated to working on the family farm and later, as...

Wanda Kay Parson

Wanda Kay Parson

Aug 31, 2024

Wanda Kay Banks Parson, age 81, of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at Indywood Estates, surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born on July 2, 1943, to Gilsie Banks and Opal Lee Huffman Banks in Leflore County, Mississippi. She spent her childhood in Leflore County and attended Leflore County High School. Her dedicated career in food...

Rona Sue Powell

Rona Sue Powell

Aug 30, 2024

Rona Sue Lowery Powell, age 73, of Cleveland, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2024.

Born on May 30, 1951, to Willie and Mary Lee Hill Lowery in Cleveland, Rona was a proud lifelong resident and attended local schools. Her professional journey included several years with Baxter Laboratories and a dedicated role in the community, where she...

Tiffany Hays

Tiffany Hays

Aug 18, 2024

Tiffany Ann Hays, age 35, of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

The family invites friends and loved ones to join them in remembrance on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, located at 700 Yale Street, Cleveland, MS. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will commence at...

Darlene Eubanks

Darlene Eubanks

Aug 12, 2024

 

Virgina Darlene Eubanks, age 72, of Cleveland, MS, peacefully passed away on Monday, 12, 2024, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville, MS.

She was born on February 14, 1952, to Issac and Connie Hays McNeer in Arizona. Darlene spent her formative years in the MS area and graduated from Cleveland High School. Her thirst for knowledge led her to Mississippi Delta...

Jimmie Oglesby

Jimmie Oglesby

Aug 11, 2024

 On August 11, 2024, Jimmie Lee Oglesby, aged 81, peacefully passed away at his residence in Wright's Crossing, MS, surrounded by his devoted family. Jimmie, born on July 20, 1943, to J.C. and Irene Davis Oglesby in Bolivar County, MS, spent his formative years in the Rosedale area, where he attended Rosedale Schools. On November 7, 1964, he married his...

Wiley Hollinger

Wiley Hollinger

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Wiley Hollinger, aged 73, from Cleveland, MS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS.

Visitation hours will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM in the Cleveland...

Tony Skellion

Tony Skellion

Aug 5, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Tony Harold Skellion on August 5, 2024. Tony was born on August 2, 1964, in Cleveland, Mississippi. He touched the lives of many through his various roles and passions throughout his life.

Tony began his career in plumbing before dedicating 24 years of service to MDOT. Following his time with MDOT, he joined...