Obituaries

Rodger Wooten

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

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

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

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...

Richard "Dickie" Smith

Richard "Dickie" Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Richard "Dickie" Hayden Smith, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 71 in Collinsville, AL. 

Dickie was born in Greenville, MS to William and Ann Evans Smith on November 15, 1952. Dickie moved to Ruleville, MS as a child where he met the love of his life and made the best of...

Lisa Jo Hewitt

Lisa Jo Hewitt

Jun 11, 2024

Lisa Jo Hewitt, a cherished soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Jackson, MS.  Visitation for friends and family to pay their respects will be held on June 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.

 

Lisa Jo was born on August...

William Lewis Killen Jr

William Lewis Killen Jr

Jun 11, 2024

William (Bill) Lewis Killen, Jr., 71, of Cleveland passed away on June 11, 2024; the world lost a remarkable soul.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland, MS.  Mass will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. 

 

He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 1, 1953, to...

Ann Herrick

Ann Herrick

Jun 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Ann Herrick, 67, moved on to be with the Lord, Greg, her husband, Jack, her father, and other loved ones after her most recent battle with cancer. 

 

She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, which extended well outside the traditional definition. No matter how difficult, Ann always made sure they knew they were loved...

Jerry Russell

Jerry Russell

Jun 6, 2024

Jerry Russell, 62 of Gunnison, MS was called home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024. A visitation honoring Jerry will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home. A Graveside will...

Tim Tackett

Tim Tackett

Jun 3, 2024

Timmy Wayne Tackett, aged 62, of Cleveland, MS, passed away and was called home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2024. A visitation to honor Tim's life will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 5-6 pm at the Cleveland Church of God. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 6pm in...

Mary Lois Turner

Mary Lois Turner

May 29, 2024

Mary Lois Turner, 95, passed away on May 29, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1928, in Chester, MS, to Travis Leroy (T.L.) Cooper and Sammie Lois Buck Cooper.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Linn Methodist Church in Shaw, MS.  Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.Mary Lois graduated...

Frances Bowen Neal

Frances Bowen Neal

May 26, 2024

Frances Bowen Neal died peacefully in Cleveland, Mississippi on May 26, 2024.   Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15 (1:00 – 3:00) at the Cleveland Church of Christ (Ronaldman Rd., Cleveland).   A Celebration of Life will follow immediately after at 3:00, also at the Cleveland Church of Christ.  Interment will be held at the New Cleveland Cemetery.   

Frances...

Charles "Mike" Ervin

Charles "Mike" Ervin

May 14, 2024

Charles "Mike" Ervin, a beloved member of the Ruleville, MS community, passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  

 He was born on December 10, 1943, to parents Paul and Elsie Matthews Ervin in Renova, MS. After graduating from high school in the Mississippi Delta, Charles pursued...

Ellis Hodges

Ellis Hodges

May 13, 2024

Earl Hodges, 74, of Tutwiler, MS passed away Monday, May 13,2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Earl was born on August 5, 1949, in Eupora, MS to the late Ellis Clifton and Elizabeth Smith Hodges. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30am at Calvary Baptist Church of Parchman. Visitation will be held after the...

Esther Farr Bates

Esther Farr Bates

May 11, 2024

Esther Farr Bates, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 74 on Saturday, May 11, 2024,. In accordance with the wishes of the family, a private family service will be held to honor and celebrate her life. The family expresses their gratitude for all the thoughtful messages of support during this difficult...

Marcella Brewer Small

Marcella Brewer Small

May 3, 2024

Marcella Small, 83, of Cascilla, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024, while surrounded by her family. 

A visitation honoring Mrs. Marcella will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Ray Funeral Home from 12 pm until 1 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1pm at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at the Indianola City Cemetery. 

Marcella was born on January 31,...

Ruby Goss

Ruby Goss

Apr 30, 2024

Ruby Lee Hardin Goss 97, of Cleveland MS was called home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.  A visitation honoring Mrs. Ruby will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11-12 with a Graveside at 12pm in the North Cleveland Cemetery.

 

Ruby was born on April 11, 1927, in French Camp, MS to her parents, Willie Lee &...

Irma Hutchinson

Irma Hutchinson

Apr 29, 2024

Irma Hutchinson of Cleveland Ms. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th, 2024 while surrounded by family. A graveside service honoring Mrs. Irma will be held Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Shaw City Cemetery.Mrs. Irma was born on February 7th, 1931 to her parents Troy and Clara Garner in Kilmicheal MS. Irma...

Mearl Poe Sewell

Mearl Poe Sewell

Apr 20, 2024

Mearl Poe Sewell was born in Schlater, MS, on October 2nd,1935, and entered into Heaven on April 20th, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Greenville Cemetery on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 11am. She was married to Louie Sewell for 61 years until he passed away in 2016. She is survived by 2 sons, Eddie Sewell (Angie) and Tim Sewell...

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Apr 19, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Smith.  Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at Southside Baptist Church in Benoit, MS with a Celebration of Life to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.   Interment will be held at Beulah Cemetery.  

Jennifer was born in Cleveland, MS on...