In Loving Memory

Mr. John Earl McDonald, age 77, was born May 19, 1946, to Henry and Mary Maxwell McDonald. He departed this life on September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and friends. At an early age, he joined Berea MB Church and remained there until his death. He attended Line Street Consolidated High School. He worked for Dan Elder Moving Services for more than 30 years. He later worked for Jan-Pro and Ashley's Furniture until his health failed. He coached softball for many years,...

  Ada Fay was born on May 31st, 1943, to Willie and Mayree Colyer of Ripley, MS. Ada Fay Ruckes, 80, of Ripley, MS passed away peacefully at her home on August 21st, 2023. She attended Tippah County High School and was part of the class of 1961. In 1966 Ms. Ruckes welcomed her only child Louis Ruckes III into the world. Ms. Ruckes started her work-life adventure at Walmart, where she worked for 22 years as an Assistant Manager before retiring. Ada Fay became a member of Union Grove...

Frances Alice Green Beasley was born November 23, 1955, to George Green and Mattie Mae Mentora Keys.  Frances attended U.C.T.S. , and after segregation she attended and graduated from Ingomar Attendance Center in 1973 where she was an outstanding basketball player.  Frances accepted a hope in Christ at an early age, and joined Pleasant Grove M.B. Church.  After being united in Holy Matrimony she joined Watson Grove M.B. Church where she served as Deaconess, Pastor Aide...

Katie Lee Cox was granted her wings on August 17, 2023. Katie was born on December 29, 1945 to the late D.W. Luster and Bama Braddock in Ripley, MS. During her time on earth, she touched the hearts of many people. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family, visits from friends, going to yard sales, listening to the blues and gospel. Katie accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where she...

Anthony was born in Memphis, TN where he attended school and eventually worked as a Veterinary Technician at a local veterinarian clinic. He later did a short stay in the military. Anthony showed an early love for animals, electronics, and home remodeling. His life's work was as handyman. Anthony leaves to cherish his memory Siblings: Deborah Echels, Paula (James) Taylor of Pflugerville, TX, Benita Echels of Pflugerville, TX, and Timothy Echels of Ripley, MS; by Aunts and Uncles: Ida...

Sunrise for John Thomas Spight began on April 16, 1937, in Tiplersville, Mississippi. He was the fifth child born to the late John and Melvinia Evans Spight. He was affectionally known as “JT” to all who knew him. He believed in helping others and had a big heart. He was loved by so many. He was married to the late Juana Spight. As a child, he was a member of New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, where he professed his faith in Christ as his personal savior. He attended...

Minnie Okada Spight Hatch was born August 8, 1954 to the late Lawrence and Earnestine Spight. She confessed Christ at a young age at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Mountain, MS and later moved her membership to Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner, MS where she was a loyal Sunday School teacher and was faithfully involved in the following ministries through the years: youth, usher, and Deacon’s wife (Missionary) until her health failed. She worked at Tippah County Department...

 Jane Renae Luster, 54, was born Oct. 13, 1968, to the late James Edward "Panky Gillard and Mae Rene Story-Gillard. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She professed hope in Christ at an early age and united with Bethlehem Baptist Church. A life long resident of Tippah County, Renae held many jobs in the healthcare industry throughout Mississippi, Indiana, and Montana. Her most resent employment was at Cornerstone Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in...

Mr. Vurl Elvis Murdock, age 76, was born April 20, 1947, in Benton County, MS to the late Wade Murdock and the late Ceolar Hoyle Murdock. He departed his life on May 15, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital (Oxford). He was the third child out of six children. He accepted Christ at an early age at Union Hill MBC. He received his education from Old Salem School in Ashland, MS. He was married to Dasie Mae Gibson no children were born into this union. He leaves to cherish his memories one...

On April 30, 1938, Wondrous Jimmie Dale Gibbs-Smithstarted her earthly journey in Tippah County Mississippi.  She was the oldest child of The Late Gertie Sue Love-Lowery and The Late Marshall Gibbs.  Surrounded by a few family members, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, Mississippi, her earthly journey ended. She was an active member of Adkins Chapel United Methodist Church in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, where she serviced as President...