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Melvin Grant Murphree
Dec 5, 2024
Mr. Melvin Grant Murphree, age 81, of Ruleville, Mississippi, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Walter B. Crook Nursing Home.
Born on November 28, 1943, in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, Grant was the son of Albert and Dorothy Murphree and grew up in the Ruleville area. He was known for his love of cutting grass and painting, and he approached life...
Margarette Summers Mitchell
Nov 20, 2024
Margarette Syble Mitchell age 94 of Madison MS passed away on November 20, 2024, peacefully at her home in Madison, MS.
Margarette was born October 20, 1930, to Lazarus Earl and Mary Dell (Wilson) Summers in Ruleville, MS. She attended Ruleville High School and Bible College in Greenville, SC. Margarette married a childhood friend, Clyde "Bubba" Harold Mitchell in 1957. She worked...
Susan LaNelle Barnes
Nov 13, 2024
Ms. Susan LaNelle Barnes age 58 of Cleveland, MS passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, In Cleveland, MS.
Susan was born June 3, 1966, to William L. Crocker and Betty Jo Murphree in Drew, MS. She grew up in the Parchman, MS, area and attended Drew and Shelby Schools. Susan was a loving person who adored her family. She worked at...
Gary Franklin Haney
Nov 3, 2024
Mr. Gary Franklin Haney age 82 of Batesville, MS formerly of Cleveland, MS passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Azalea Commons Assisted Living Center in Batesville, MS.
Gary was born November 28, 1941, in Cleveland, MS to Thomas Franklin Haney and Erline Shurden Haney. He grew up in Ruleville, MS, and graduated from Ruleville High School, he went on...
Larry Thompson Scruggs
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Larry Scruggs, age 64, passed away on November 1, 2024, at his home in Merigold, MS.
Larry was born on April 21, 1960, in Natchez, MS to Jim Weldon Scruggs and Frances McKnight Scruggs. He graduated from Cleveland High School and obtained an Electrical Degree from Mississippi Delta Junior College. Larry married Brenda Ferguson Scruggs of Merigold, Mississippi in 1981....
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dodd Couey
Oct 28, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dodd Couey, 74, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Henderson, TN.
Debbie was born October 10, 1950 to James Thomas Dodd and Eleanor Payne Whittington Dodd Jennings in Greenville, MS. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and attended Mississippi Delta Community College. Debbie was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, fishing, and camping. She was a member...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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