Ellis Smith Obituary
Services
Public Visitation
Nov
25
Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel
19068 Highway 51
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Graveside Services
Nov
26
New Hymn Baptist Church
755 Simpson Highway 28
Pinola, MS 39146
11:00 AM
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6 Entries
Madeline bell (Smith)
November 22, 2025
Uncle Ray you will be missed i was very happy to have a conversation with you. The last couple of weeks we talked about everything. I'm gonna miss you so much. Your laugh , your jokes, your presence. growing up We couldn't wait to get to Mississippi. We knew we were going to be staying with you or uncle man May you continue to rest in heaven. I love you uncle RAY!!!! Craig and kim we love you. you have our condolences , auntie elsie, auntie jean we love you!
Yolanda Smith
November 22, 2025
Yolanda Smith
November 22, 2025
Yolanda Smith
November 22, 2025
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Yolanda Smith
November 22, 2025
My condolence to my family my cousin Creg and his sister Kim my heart goes out to you guys. I´m here for you if you wanna talk I´m just a phone call away. Love you your cousin Yolanda Smith.
Yolanda Smith
November 22, 2025
I´m going to miss you, Uncle Ray. I´m glad I was able to talk to you a week ago, we laughed and talked on the phone for about an hour and a half. Love you your niece Yolanda Smith.
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