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Peggy Joan Barrett
Aug 2, 2024
Peggy Joan Barrett, aged 92, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Bolivar Medical Center Long Term Care in Cleveland, MS.
Born on July 7, 1932, in Greenwood, MS to Walter and Gladys Barrett, Peggy had a fulfilling life dedicated to service and family. She completed her education at Greenville High School and further pursued studies at Belhaven...
Lisa Weeks Tackett
Jul 26, 2024
Lisa Weeks Tackett, age 61 a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Azalea Commons Assisted Living in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was born on Thursday, August 30, 1962, to Earl and Tommie Hudspeth Weeks in Cleveland MS.
Lisa's passion for life extended beyond her professional endeavors. An avid gardener and a frequent visitor to...
Carolyn Pettit Little
Jul 22, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Pettit Little, 89, of Cleveland MS, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at Bolivar Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be in the...
Doris Beevers Wheeless
Jul 8, 2024
Doris Mayo Beevers Wheeless, age 85, of Ethel, MS, formerly of Cleveland, MS, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko.
Doris was born on June 27, 1939, to Clyde Mayo and Velma Rook Mayo in Earle Arkansas. She graduated from Cleveland High School and subsequently married Jimmy Beevers with whom she raised three loving children....
Barbara Jean Griffin
Jul 2, 2024
Barbara Jean Ward Griffin, age 69, of Boyle, MS, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1955, in Clarksdale, MS, to Jack K. Ward and Barbara Jean Clanton Ward. Barbara spent her formative years in the Cleveland area and received her education from Cleveland Schools. On February 22, 1974, she exchanged...
Larry Thompson
Jun 24, 2024
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Larry Thompson, aged 59, a cherished resident of Cleveland, MS, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, peacefully at his home.
Born on March 11, 1965, in Cleveland to John Thompson and Mary Laro Thompson. Larry was a dedicated Cleveland native who graduated from Cleveland High School in 1984. Larry found his lifelong partner in love, Debbie Vardaman, whom he married...
Sandra Paulette Williams
Jun 22, 2024
Sandra Paulette Yarbrough Williams, aged 75, of Tutwiler, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22 2024, at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale MS.
Sandra was born on May 7, 1949, in Brazile, Mississippi, to her loving parents Wesley Burton Yarbrough and Doris Earlene Melton Yarbrough. She completed her education at West Tallahatchie High School and went on to...
Jimmie Perry
Jun 16, 2024
Jimmie Emmett Perry Sr., aged 82, of Benton, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his children and a few close loved ones.
Born on January 20, 1942, at Meadville Hospital in Mississippi, to Sylvester "Vester" Perry and Stella Julia Cater Perry, Jimmie was the sixth child among eleven siblings. He grew up attending...
Martha W Beevers
Jun 14, 2024
Martha Elaine Wilson Beevers, age 87, of Cleveland, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Bolivar Medical Center Long Term Care Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Martha was born February 23, 1937, to Leo Curtis Wilson and Agnes Elaine Milam Wilson in Tupelo. She graduated from New Albany High School and was a proud “W” alumna,...
Joshua Thomas McCaffrey, Sr.
Jun 11, 2024
Joshua Thomas McCaffrey, Sr. age 44, of Drew, MS, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at his home in Drew, Mississippi.
Born on August 2, 1979, to Betty Sue Pruett and Tommy Wayne McCaffrey in Angleton, Texas, Joshua's early years were marked by kindness, determination, and a strong work ethic. He made his mark as an exceptional plumber and truck...
Merry E. Smith
May 23, 2024
Merry E. Smith, a beloved member of the community, passed away on May 23, 2024, at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born in Shaw, Mississippi, on June 5, 1963, to John Willie Grimes and Helen Roberson Grimes.Merry dedicated nine years of her life working as an RA Supervisor at Indywood Estates, where she touched the hearts of...
Sylvia Jean Ferguson
May 18, 2024
Sylvia Jean Ferguson age 80, of Merigold, Mississippi formerly of Shaw, Mississippi passed away peacefully at the Bolivar Medical Center Longterm Care unit on May 18, 2024.A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 5:00- 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Cleveland Funeral Home...
Bobby Leon Williams, Sr.
May 5, 2024
Maben, Mississippi - Bobby Leon Williams, Sr., aged 84, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.Bobby was born on September 15, 1939, in Benoit, Mississippi to Woodrow Wilson Williams and Edna Price Williams. He spent his childhood in the Benoit and Greenville area of Mississippi and received his education in Greenville...
Alan Creig Sherrer
Apr 25, 2024
Alan Creig Sherrer, age 61, of Tupelo, MS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home in Tupelo.Born on March 17, 1963, to Al Austin Sherrer and Ruth Naomi Castle Sherrer in Greenville, MS, Creig's life was a tapestry of kindness, dedication, and love. His journey led him through Greenville...
James Robert Blalack
Apr 5, 2024
OXFORD - James Robert Blalack, age 72, formerly of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 5, 2024 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM....
Nora Mae Cross
Mar 22, 2024
Nora Mae Mann Cross, a beloved soul of 74 years from Merigold, MS, peacefully departed on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded the warmth of her home.Her legacy will be honored during the visitation on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Home from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 2:00 PM in...
James "Buddy" Ola Gill
Mar 11, 2024
James Ola Gill, aged 84, of Shaw, MS, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Region One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.James was born on February 1940, in Marks, MS, to David Arthur Gill and Artis R. Leech. He spent his formative years in the Delta region, residing in various towns...
Mildred Gatlin Smith
Mar 10, 2024
Mildred Gatlin Smith age 91 of Cleveland, Ms passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her home in Cleveland.Mildred was born March 31, 1932, to David Milburn Gatlin and Lela Weeks Gatlin in Sumner, MS. She graduated from West Tallahatchie High School. Mildred married Elgyn Smith in 1955 they moved to Boyle, MS for a short time before moving...
Mildred Anne Chamness
Mar 6, 2024
Mildred Anne Chamness, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Allegiance Specialty Hospital in Greenville, MS. She was born on November 17, 1956, in Cleveland, MS to Lawrence and Helen Elizabeth Wells Chamness.Mildred's journey was one of love and dedication. She graduated from Cleveland High School and pursued higher education at...
Edward Blair
Feb 28, 2024
Edward Blair, born in Shaw, Mississippi, was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many. He passed away in Ruleville, Mississippi, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by his family and friends.
Edward's journey began on April 26, 1949, and throughout his life, he valued education, having completed some high school. His passion for learning was evident...
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