Obituaries
Dorothy " Dot " Hillhouse Hunt
Oct 8, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Hillhouse Hunt was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2024, in Indianola, Mississippi. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Linn Cemetery.
She was born on September...
Charles Hudson
Oct 7, 2024
Charles Richard Hudson left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on October 7, 2024. He passed peacefully listening to “Amazing Grace” in Pensacola, FL. Arrangements are under the directions of Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.
Charles was born on January 20, 1942 to Richard and Christine Hudson.
He is survived by his two sons, Micky Hudson (wife Tracie Hudson),...
Emma Jean Thompson
Oct 6, 2024
Emma Jean Thompson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 92. No Service will be held.
Emma Jean was born on November 28, 1931, to Oscar and Ethie Hinchey in Micola, Missouri. Before beginning her career, she handpicked cotton until the age of 18. Emma enjoyed a distinguished career, serving as the...
Margery Bays Yeager
Oct 5, 2024
Margery Pearl Bays Yeager, beloved educator, devoted mother, and cherished friend, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2024, at the age of 98. The celebration of Margery's remarkable life will take place on October 8, 2024, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00...
Eddie Collins
Oct 2, 2024
James Edward Collins, died peacefully at home on October 2. 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Visitation in Eddie's memory will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at Ray Funeral Home. In this time of reflection, his family invites all who knew him to come together to celebrate a life...
LW "Buddy" Carroll
Oct 1, 2024
LW “Buddy” Jr Carroll 85 of Baton Rouge, LA formerly of Litton, MS was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024. A visitation honoring Buddy will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, from 1-1:45PM at Ray Funeral Home with a Graveside Service following at 2:00PM in the Shaw City Cemetery.
Buddy was born in Cleveland, MS to...
Willie Pannell
Sep 25, 2024
Willie Earline Pannell, a cherished member of her community, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2024, in Cleveland, Mississippi, at the age of 86. The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Willie’s life on September 30, 2024. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home, in Cleveland, MS, followed by a Celebration of...
Noel Chris Lewis
Sep 20, 2024
Noel Chris Lewis, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Hernando, MS, on September 20, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Disease. He was surrounded by his family and devoted wife.
Chris was born in Ruleville, MS on June 19, 1953, to Winton Prentiss Lewis and Grace Linenberg Lewis of Drew, MS.
Chris graduated from North Sunflower Academy and...
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...
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