In Loving Memory

Jessie James Prather was born March 5, 1945 to the late R.B. Prather and Pauline Prather in Ripley, MS of Tippah County. Jessie departed this life on March 18, 2023.  He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Bethlehem M. B. Church where his membership remained until his death. He served as a Deacon and a devoted husband. He was employed at Biltrite Corp. in Ripley, MS for over 30 years, until his retirement.  To cherish his loving memory one daughter: Vanessa...

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Palmer entered this world on September 12, 1949,in Ripley,Ms;  she was born to the late Earnest Rainer and the late Eula Lee Rainer. She is the oldest of 9 children, she leaves 7 siblings to carry on Earnest (Deborah) Rainer of Falkner, Ms; Albert (Ann) Rainer of Tiplersville, Ms; Linda (Larry) Boyd; Paula (Rev, James) Elliott of Jackson, Tn; Paulette (Lawrence) Edgeston of Falkner, Ms; Stella (Marshall) Strong of Falkner, Ms & Donnie Rainer of Falkner, Ms. She...

Sergeant Samuel Anthony Edgeston, age 55, was born on November 23, 1967, to John Franklin Edgeston and (USTARNY) Lillie Mae Rutherford Edgeston at Tippah County Hospital. He departed his life on March 12,2023 at his home in Ripley, MS. He received his education from Ripley High School. After graduation he furthered his education at Northeast Community College graduating in 1986. After college he enlisted into the United States Army as a Track Vehicle Mechanic receiving multiple awards and...

Douglas Lachrista Knox, age 60, was born on June 18, 1962 to the late Harvie Lee and Ruth Knox of Ripley, MS. He departed this life at his home in Blue Mountain, MS on February 27, 2023. Douglas professed Christ at an early age at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and later moved his membership to House of Freedom where he remained a faithful member until death. Douglas had a gift of helping others and he loved the Los Angeles Lakers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was preceded in death by...

Ms. Josephine Johnson was born on August 5, 1958 to the union of Gus and Laddie Maxwell Johnson, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She departed her earthly home on February 10, 2023. She attended Technical High School. Before becoming disabled, she worked at Lee’s Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: son, Jonathan Johnson of Indianapolis, Indiana; two grandchildren: Alexus Johnson of Columbus, Ohio and Jonathan Luster of Indianapolis, Indiana; two...

Mrs. Helen Grace Ratliff, age 72, was born on March 30, 1950, to the late Joe and Nylene Johnson. She was the second  born of eight children. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Bethlehem MBC in Falkner, MS, where she was a dedicated member until her health declined. She faithfully served as a deaconess, member of the Red Missionary Team and Sunday School member. She was united in holy matrimony to Charlie Ratliff, Jr on October 10, 1990. She was a devoted...

Charle Franklin Johnson was born April 7, 1948 to the late Dorthy Ann Small. On January 14, 2023 he was called home to be with his heavenly father.  He was a Vietnam War Veteran and honorably discharged in 1968. He loved sports and watching westerns and his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Glenda (Elbert) Conley of Douglasville GA, and Melissa Johnson of Atlanta GA; step children, Kimela Johnson, Anthony Purifoy and Kendall Purifoy;...

Essie Rea Edgeston age 84, was born March 29, 1938, to the late James and Beaula Edgeston in Falkner, MS. She quietly answered the masters call on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She served as a faithful member and missionary at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Falkner, MS until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memories four children. Louis Edgeston Jr, Al (Lameisha) Edgeston and Vivan Edgeston all of Falkner, MS and Stacy (Greg) Hines of Tiplersville, MS. Nine grandchildren,...

Ashley Lamore “Peter Rabbit” Kennon of Ripley, MS, 49, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Ashley grew up in Ripley, a town he loved and never left. He worked at Bench Craft which later became Ashley Furniture for his adult life. He enjoyed chickens, dogs, and watching resurrections of old cars. Ashley will be dearly missed and always remembered. He is survived by: his loving son, Austin Kennon of Ripley, MS; siblings:...

Rolland Aubrey Ross, age 81, was born on June 5, 1941, to TC and Lucretia Ross. He passed away peacefully in his home on December 23, 2022. He had many accomplishments in his lifetime. After graduating high school and completing two years of college he decided to join the Army where he fought in Vietnam and later became a Purple Heart recipient and Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Birdie Ross. One daughter: Missy Ross and one son: Clifford Garner. Five...