In Loving Memory

Terry Lee Tatum was born April 15, 1948 to Guy H. Tatum and Elizabeth Beacham Tatum. He was the twin of Jerry Lynn Tatum. His new life began on January 17, 2022, when he departed his earthly home and entered his heavenly home. He accepted Christ when he became a member of Christ Is Life Ministry where he remained a member until his death. He leaves to cherish his memories his two loving daughters: Tequila Tatum and Shaka Tatum both of Ripley MS. One brother Jerry (Cindy) Tatum of Southaven...

Hattie Irene (Bails) Cox, 89, of Ripley, Mississippi went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 15, 2022 in her residence. She was born February 1, 1932 in Ripley, MS, a daughter of the late Andrew Bails and Nodie Simmons Bails Cox. She was affectionately known as “Moma Tuda” to those who knew and loved her. At a young age she joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church and later also attend Moses Chapel United Methodist Church, with her husband. Moma Tuda was...

Tony Eugene Alexander, age 56, was born into this life on September 17, 1965 , to Irene (Alexander) McDonald and the late Billy Gene Alexander in Ripley, MS. He attended Ripley High School and served in the U.S Army. He leaves to cherish his memories: His wife: Vernita Alexander of Sherida, CO, one son: Antonio (Shontell) Alexander of Arlington, TX, his mother: Irene (James) McDonald of Ripley, MS, one sister: Timikie (Reginald) Johnson of Rowlett, TX, four grandchildren, one God daughter,...

Charles Henry Jackson, age 66, was born into this life on October 8, 1955, to the late Tom Jackson Sr. and Aggie Lee Simmons in Ripley, MS. He was raised by his late beloved grandmother, Mary Simmons. He attended Ripley High School and worked as a carpenter. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 31 years, Ethelene Vance Jackson, three sons: Charles, Carl and Cardavion Jackson all of Ripley, MS. Two brothers: Tom Jackson II and Bobby Ray Jackson both of Ripley, MS. One sister:...

Mr. Lucian Howard "Nuke B" Mitchell, 81, was born to the late John W. and Aquila B. Mitchell on November 6, 1940, in Blue Springs, MS. He then moved to Tippah County, MS and confessed in Christ at an early age and joined Bethlehem M.B.C. He retired from Biltrite after 35 years of service, while working at Biltrite he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, raising hogs and taking care of his family. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Jeannie Mae Mitchell of Tiplersville, MS....

Elzie Otis Sanders, Jr. was born May 13, 1978 to Elzie Sanders, Sr. and Lillie Sanders. He departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021. In 1991, Elzie joined Macedonia CME Church in Benton County under the leadership of Pastor James Johnson. He attended school at Blue Mountain High School and he worked at Masterbilt for several years. At the time of his illness, he was employed by Lunds Manufacturing Co. in Marshal County. Elzie loved to hunt and fish. He had a special love of riding...

Henry "Danny" Spight, 73, of Blue Mountain, MS passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS following an extended illness. He was born on July 12, 1948 to the late Brodie and Lillie D. Spight. He attended Antioch School, Line Street Elementary School and Line Street Consolidated High School. He was a member of Antioch MBC in Blue Mountain, MS. A private memorial service honoring the life of Danny will be at a later date. Arrangements...

Rev. Gene Napoleon Shields, age 70, was born in Memphis, TN to the late Elton and Ruthie Mae Shields. He departed this life on October 26, 2021. He was a member of New Mt. Pleasant MBC in Middleton, TN. He attended school at the Bolivar Industrial School and graduated in 1968. He served his country in the United States Army on active duty. He worked for Dover Elevator and retired in 2014. He attended and graduated from American Baptist College in Jackson, TN. He was the proud pastor of...

Carolyn Faye Garner Rutherford, age 64, was born December 6, 1956 in Union County to the late Allen Garner and the late Hattie Spears. She departed her life on September 8, 2021 at her home. At a early age she professed a hope in Christ and later became a member of Victor Chapel in Tupelo, MS. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Felderick Rutherford of Tupelo, MS. One God-daughter, Lawanda Batie of Tupelo, MS. Two brothers: James (Sylvia) Garner and Jermaine (Jajuana) Story both of...

Miss Yvonne Elizabeth Colyer, age 69, was born on December 26, 1951 to the late Willie and Mayree Colyer. God called her home on October 10, 2021. At a young age she joined Union Grove Methodist Church in Ripley, MS. She graduated from Line Street Consolidated High School in Tippah County, MS. She joined the Job Corp and served as a seamstress during her training. After leaving the Job Corp she settled in Atlanta, GA, where she continued to work as a seamstress for some of the most...