Obituaries
David Samuel Alexander
Aug 9, 2019
Mr. David Samuel Alexander, 69, passed away on August 9, 2019 at Walter B. Crook Nursing Home in Ruleville, MSHe is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Leona AlexanderDavid is survived by his wife, Julia Alexander; his son, Sam Miller (Tillie) and Gregory Keith Smith (Terry) of Kosciusko, MS; his brothers, Ralph Alexander (Anne) of West, MS and...
Lyla Jean Jaudon Taylor
Aug 8, 2019
Lyla Jean Jaudon TaylorLyla Jean Jaudon Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Indywood Estates in Cleveland. She was born on January 21, 1932 to Theron Curtis Jaudon and Sybil Leona Long Jaudon of the Hamilton community near Aberdeen. She attended Aberdeen High School and married Troyce Travis Taylor Christmas Day 1949. Their journey together included...
Vivian Atwood Malatesta
Aug 4, 2019
Vivian Atwood Malatesta left this life in the early morning hours of August 4, 2019, at the Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, Mississippi, where she had been a resident of Long Term Care. Vivian first arrived to Frank Atwood and Mary Hall Atwood on February 15, 1930, in Prentiss, Mississippi, where she grew up with her five siblings and at least one pet goat...
Vicki Lynn Taylor
Jul 31, 2019
Vicki Lynn Taylor, 57, of Shaw, MS, passed away on July 31, 2019, of Shaw, MS. She was born on July 12, 1962 to Lewis and Johnnie Taylor in Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Johnnie TaylorVicki is survived by her sons, Michael Winningham (Casey) and Brad Winningham (Misty); and grandchildren, Ethan, Aiden, Brice, Hayden, Mason,...
Peggy Sue Ray Reed
Jul 30, 2019
Peggy Sue Ray Reed, 63, of Louisville, MS, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019, Ray Funeral Home with Joe Young officiating. Interment will be in Linn...
Brett Hutchison
Jul 30, 2019
Randal Brett Hutchison, 34, of Cleveland, MS, passed on July 29, 2019, in Jackson, MS.Brett was born on June 17, 1985, to Randy and Debbie Hutchison in Shelby, MS. He owned and operated the Jolly Roger in McGehee, AR then moved to Jackson, MS where he was a licensed real estate agent. Brett was passionate about music and attended live...
Raymond Lee Hamilton
Jul 24, 2019
Mr. Raymond Lee Hamilton, 77, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on July 24, 2019, at Cleveland Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Crockett Kennedy and Rick Milan officiating. Interment will...
Jerry Lynn Hardin
Jul 23, 2019
Mr. Jerry Lynn Hardin, 72, of Boyle, MS, passed away on July 23, 2019, at his home. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Merigold Cemetery with Brother Ike Raley officiating.Jerry was born on August 25, 1946, to David and Earlie Mae Hardin in Merigold, MS. He worked as a Agriculture Pilot for many years...
Eleanor Jean Houston
Jul 22, 2019
Eleanor Jean Houston, 78, of Pensacola Florida, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Delta Regional Medical Center.She was born on November 4, 1940 to Mr. Emmett Louper Houston and Mrs. Margorie Eunice Rutan. She worked as a secretary in Medical Records for 40 years before retiring from West Florida Hospital. Eleanor was a social butterfly. Most of her...
Carol Caroll
Jul 20, 2019
Carol Caroll, 73, of New York, NY. passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Shelby Nursing and Rehabilitation. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Carmen Velazquez Santiago
Jul 18, 2019
Mrs. Carmen Velazquez Santiago was called home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2019. A visitation will held from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Our Lady of Victories of Cleveland, MS with Mass beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victories.Carmen was born on April 19, 1927 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the...
Rubye Eileen Madigan
Jul 12, 2019
Rubye Eileen Madigan, 92, of Rochester, NY, passed away on July 12, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in NY. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at North Cleveland Cemetery with Brother Ike Raley officiating.Rubye was born on December...
Patricia Ann Lindsey
Jul 11, 2019
Patricia Ann Fulgham Lindsey, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her residence in Boyle, MS. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home. Interment will be at Drew Cemetery. Brother Rick Milan will be officiating.Patricia was born...
Wendy Michelle Mullen
Jul 8, 2019
Wendy Michelle Mullen was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019 while surrounded by family. A Visitation Memorial Gathering will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home from 11-1 P.M.Michelle was born in Cleveland, MS on May 20, 1974 to Mr. Charles Wayne Partridge Sr. & Anita Carol Partridge where she grew up, and...
Wayne Nicholas
Jul 7, 2019
Ivan Wayne Nicholas, 78, passed away July 7,2019 at his residence in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Interment will be at...
Gloria Jean Enriquez
Jul 7, 2019
Gloria Jean Enriquez, 72, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on July 7, 2019, at her son's home in Alabama. Visitation will be 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow.Gloria was born on December 6, 1946, to James and Mary Katherine Wade in Brandon, MS. Gloria was raised in Rolling...
Hilda Mae Blackwell Cates
Jul 5, 2019
Mrs. Hilda Mae Blackwell Cates, 89, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility in Ruleville. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Ray Funeral Home. Interment will...
Charles Moore
Jul 5, 2019
Charles Hayse Moore VI, was called home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2019. A visitation honoring Charles will be held from 1-2 P.M. at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service at 2PM in Ray Funeral Home. Brother Bob Hill officiating. Graveside will be in the North Cleveland Cemetery on Tuesday following the Service.Charles was...
Donald Cabrol
Jul 5, 2019
Don would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, an offer you can't refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. His new mission takes him to...
Katherine R. Carver
Jul 4, 2019
Katherine R. Carver, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her home in Ruleville, MS. Visitation will be held at the Ruleville United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2019 with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm.Katherine was born on September 21, 1949 in Greenwood, MS to the late Mr. Curtis Newton Rasberry...