In Loving Memory

Life began for Robert Lanlie Brooks on February 25, 1964 in Ripley, Mississippi to Bileto and the late Patsy Ann Cox-Brooks. He departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence in Ripley, Mississippi.   He was joined in holy matrimony in 1996 to the late Brenda Brooks and one son was born to this union and together they also raised her oldest son. He leaves to cherish his memories; father, Bileto Brookes; mother-in-law, Annette McDonald (Ripley, MS); one son, Rafael...

James P. McKenzie, was born to Billie Cox and Mr. Jimmy Dale McGee on May 24, 1961 in Tippah County, Mississippi.  James attended Falkner School and worked at Biltrite for over 30 years. He loved being around family and friends, listening to music and fixing on cars. He was well known and loved by many.   James McKenzie departed this earthly life on March 14th, 2024 at Tippah County...

In loving memory of our cherished Karter Wilson, a bright and beautiful soul who graced our lives with love and laughter. At just 12 years old, Karter touched the hearts of everyone he met with his infectious smile and boundless enthusiasm for life. Born on October 19th, 2011 to parents Kentish & Estella Wilson in Germantown TN, Karter was a beloved son, brother, grandson, Nephew, cousin and friend. He cherished his family above all else and found joy in spending time with them, whether...

Genett Brown was born on December 15, 1956 to the late Joe Morris and Nylene Johnson. Genett was a Christian in faith.  She married Robert Brown on July 4th, 1991 and to this union one child was born. Genett was employed by Middleton High School as a custodian. She cared for all the students she came in contact with. She leaves to cherish her life; her son, Bryant (Jennifer) Johnson of Saulsbury, TN and her daughter, Kayla Johnson(Tyron) of Middleton, TN, her grandchildren Jordan...

Sammie Teal Crum was born May 3, 1944, to the late Freddie and Azzie Crum.  He departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Sammie accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Berea Baptist Church.  He was a former member of The Gospel Aires and The Spiritual Travelers.  He was employed at Ripley Middle School for 26 years. Sammie graduated from Line Street Consolidated High School in 1965. While in school he met his high school sweetheart in 1964.  Later,...

Tommy Joe Johnson was born February 24,1963. On Friday morning, February 23, 2024 God called home one of his mighty soldiers. He departed at Tupelo Hospital (NMMC) in Tupelo, Ms.   He confessed to Christ at an early age and joined Christ Is Life Ministry. He was the son of the late D.L. and Jimmie Dale Johnson.  He leaves to mourn 5 sisters: Mrs. Meshell (Rickey) Flemons of Thaxton, Ms; Mrs. Lisa (Bruce) WIlliams of Ashland, Ms; Mrs. Sharon (Ira) Walls of Holly Springs, Ms;...

Mrs. Brenda Lee Girley was born October 16, 1959, to the late W.N. Rogers & Mable E Hatch in Ripley Mississippi. She was 10 of 12 children. Brenda confessed Christ at an early age, she was a member of Touch From God Ministries until her passing.  She was united in Holy matrimony to Mr. Larry T. Girley on June 10, 1978, at St. Paul M.B. Church. They remained by each other’s side until death. She leaves to cherish her memories her darling husband, whom she deeply loved, Larry...

Elder Curtis L. Gray was born in Benton County, MS on May 4, 1948 to the late Bro. Buzel Gray, Sr. and the late Sis. Idusta Strickland Gray.  He departed this life on February 2, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Union County Intensive Care Unit.  Curtis attended school at Line Consolidated School in Ripley, MS.  He was a former employee at Masterbilt Refrigeration Company in New Albany, MS.   In 1968 he was introduced to the love of his life, Annette Caldwell, by a cousin, the...

Helen Dyeann Gillard Prather, the eldest of three children, was born on December 3, 1953 to the late Marian Gillard, better known as Mary Ann Gray. On January 24, 2024, she peacefully departed to be with her Heavenly Father, concluding a prolonged illness at Diversicare Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. Dyeann was a longtime resident of Tiplersville, MS and a graduate of Walnut High School in Walnut, MS.  At an early age, she...

Juanita Carruth was born on May 2, 1935 to the late Roosevelt Gray, Sr. and Hattie Mae Gray. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Moses Chapel United Methodist Church in Ripley, MS where she was a member until she relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan. During her time at Moses Chapel, she was a member of the Golden Echoes, which was a singing group composed of her sisters and other family members.  After relocating, she joined St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church. She then moved...