Ralph McCleland Obit Source: Natchitoches Times Dec 13 ,1912 Submitted By: Kay Brown A sad death indeed was that of Ralph Donald McCleland, little son of Mr. I.M. McCleland. The little one was only two months and sixteen days old. His mother had been dead a little over two months. The precious one was laid to rest int he Cane River grave yard beside its mother. "Tis hard to break the tender cord" "When love has hound the hearts" "Tis hard, so hard to speak the words" "We must forever part" Dearest loved one we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face.