Obituaries
Margaret Kitchens Goss
Sep 16, 2024
Margaret Kitchens Goss, a beloved nurse and cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
Margaret was born on February 16, 1942, in the Mississippi Delta to...
Hugh Arant
Sep 4, 2024
Hugh Arant, a devoted farmer, cherished community member, and family man, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2024, in Ruleville, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on September 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at Ruleville United Methodist Church. The interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery.
Hugh was...
James Kendall Sr
Sep 1, 2024
James Kendall Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and dedicated servant went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2024, at the age of 87 in Ruleville, Mississippi. Graveside Service was held at Delta Heights Memorial Garden Cemetery.
James was born on October 2, 1936, to P.A. and Mamie Kendall in Itta Bena, MS. He dedicated 20 years to working at...
Ralph Wilson Cooper Phd
Aug 31, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph Wilson Cooper, Ph.D., who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2024, at Doctor's hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Visitation will be held September 13 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Mississippi, from 1-2 p.m., with a graveside service following at the Cleveland Cemetery.
Born on March 1, 1935, Ralph...
Elsie Jones Starnes
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Elsie Jones Starnes, born on July 2, 1928, in Durant, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on September 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at Brandywine Methodist Church, located at 28165 Highway 547, Pattison, MS 39144....
Ruth McDearman
Aug 24, 2024
Ruth McDearman, devoted Christian and enthusiastic community member, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2024, at the age of 94. A visitation for Ruth McDearman will be held on August 31, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A graveside service...
Ann Kelly Francis
Aug 23, 2024
Ann Kelly Francis, 81, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at her home in Ruleville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 13, 1942, in Cary, Mississippi, to Thomas Earl Kelly and Clytee Swindoll Kelly of Boyle, MS, Ann lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to those around her.
Ann married the love of her life,...
Rowena Donaldson Dean
Aug 14, 2024
Rowena Donaldson Dean 86, of Shaw, MS was called home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024 . A visitation honoring Rowena will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 from 10:00-10:45 AM at Ray Funeral Home with a graveside service following at 11:00 AM in the North Cleveland Cemetery.
Rowena Donaldson Dean was born on May 21, 1938, in...
Peter John Malatesta
Aug 12, 2024
Peter "Pete" John Malatesta, age 66, of West Point, MS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 12, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. A visitation honoring Pete’s life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shelby, MS,...
John White Valentine
Aug 10, 2024
John White Valentine, age 95, of Cleveland, MS slipped away quietly Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Cleveland.A visitation honoring Mr. Valentine will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 2-3PM at Ray Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow celebrating a life of Love and Laughter will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024,...
Edward Wong Gong
Aug 3, 2024
Edward Wong Gong, beloved owner of Harmony FEC, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will be10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Harmony with a memorial service immediately following.
Eddie was born on May 18, 1951, in Queens, New York. He was a pillar of the community and touched the lives of many with...
Ada Sue McIntyre
Jul 26, 2024
Ada Sue McIntyre, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 26, 2024, she was born in Mississippi on November 19, 1934, to her loving parents W.D. and Josie Tharp. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church from 11-1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at Bethel Baptist Church at 1:00PM. Graveside will...
Glenda Malone
Jul 22, 2024
Glenda Malone, 79, of Cleveland, MS, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. The visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 27, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS. Glenda was born on November...
Janie Henry Duke
Jul 19, 2024
Janie Henry Duke, 69, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Cleveland, MS surrounded by her family.
Janie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Edward "Bubba" Duke, Jr, her four children Edward, III and his wife, Mary Kate, of Oxford, Michie Cotton and her husband, Jason, of Cleveland, Thomas and his wife, Ashley, of Atlanta, and Nelson and girlfriend,...
James Calloway Burdine
Jul 18, 2024
James Calloway Burdine, 90, of Cleveland, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024, while surrounded by family.
A visitation honoring James will be held Monday, July 22, 2024, from 10-11 AM at the St. Luke United Methodist Church with a celebration of life service to follow at 11 AM in the St. Luke United Methodist...
Lacy Franklin Keeton
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Lacy Keeton, 82, cherished resident of Cleveland, MS, and a lifelong servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was called home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024. A visitation will be held Monday, July 15, 2024, from 10-11 am at Cleveland Church of God following a Celebration of Life service at 11am at Clevland...
Rodger Wooten
Jul 6, 2024
Rodger Allen Wooten, 53, of Crossville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. A private, family visitation will begin at 11:00 am at Ruleville Baptist Church, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, followed by a public visitation from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Rodger's funeral service at Ruleville Baptist Church will begin at...
John Perrett
Jun 29, 2024
John Daniel Perrett, 86 passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. John was born in Martinville, Mississippi, on June 21, 1938, to Henry and Lona Perrett. He was raised in Mendenhall, Mississippi. He graduated from Mendenhall High School. John began his 41 years career with Mississippi Valley Gas Company in Jackson, Mississippi in 1964. Over the years,...
Kaffey Frazier
Jun 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kaffey Frazier, a beloved member of the community, who peacefully left this world on June 28, 2024. A graveside service will be at Beulah Cemetery at 10:30 am Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kaffey was born on December 19, 1950, in Helena, AR, to Allen James “AJ” and Mollie “Toppy” Daniel. Kaffey spent...
Kathleen Mary Allaire
Jun 24, 2024
Kathleen Mary Winston Craig (Allaire), a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, died June 24, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi, on her terms and her timeline, at the age of 75.
Kathy was born August 10, 1948, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Walter and Mary Winston. She attended school in Randolph, Massachusetts, and later earned her degree as a registered nurse.
In 1970, Kathy...
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