Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...