In Loving Memory

Essie M. Simmons, 72, was born on August 7, 1947 to William Jackson Sr. and Lula Mae (Cook) Jackson-Johnson. She departed her earthly life on January 22, 2020 at home in Ripley, MS. In 1976, she married Clarence E. "Jackie" Simmons. One child was born to this union, April Simmons. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Later, she became a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She was well known as a...

Eddie Joy, 70, was born on August 27, 1949 to the late Dorothy Milan and Clifton Wright. He departed his earthly life on January 17, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Maxine Joy; four daughters: Korinda Willis of Jacksonville, IL, Malita (Dana) Joy-Brooks of Jackson, MS, Crystal (Leroy) Joy of Alton, IL and Cherisse (John) Montoya of Clarksville, TN; son, Eddie Joy III of New Albany, MS; four stepdaughters: Tamika (Alphonso) Perry-Adkins...

Henry T. Simmons, 72, was born on May 20, 1947 to the late James V. and Bessie (Foote) Simmons. He departed his earthly life on January 10, 2020 at Oxford Health and Rehabilitation in Oxford, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Glinda Thomas Simmons; four children: Farren (Fred) Alexander of Cordova, TN, Mia (Donald) Williams of Huntsville, AL, Kendall (Celesta) Simmons of Auburn, AL, and Thomas (Catarra) Simmons of Denver, CO; two sisters, Drucilla (Willie) Brooks of...

Charley J. (Chuck) Rutherford, 66, was born on May 30, 1953 to Lula J. Rutherford and the late Ozell Rutherford. He departed his earthly life on January 4, 2020 at his home in Blue Mountain, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Lula J. Rutherford of Blue Mountain, MS; son, Joseph (Missy) Foster of New Albany, MS; brother, Ellie H. (Tonnie) Rutherford of Peoria, IL; three sisters, Jean (Michael) Love of Pontotoc, MS, Joan (Larry) Williams of Pontotoc, MS, and Mary Rucker of...

Annie J. Mullins, 54, was born on July 29, 1965 to the late Horace Mullins and Katherine Jones in Ashland, MS. He departed his earthly life on January 5, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Courtney Mullins; two sisters, Ruby Knox and Mary (Stanley) Jeanes; three brothers: Horace Mullins, John Mullins, and Sammie Mullins; one step-brother, Earl Adams; three step-sisters: Dorothy Prather, Lexie Rucker, and Aradella (Jake)...

Robert L. Mullins, 52, was born on January 21, 1967 to the late Horace Mullins and Katherine Jones in Ashland, MS. He departed his earthly life on January 3, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters, Ruby Knox and Mary (Stanley) Jeanes; three brothers: Horace Mullins, John Mullins, and Sammie Mullins; one step-brother, Earl Adams; three step-sisters: Dorothy Prather, Lexie Rucker, and Aradella (Jake) Johnson; and a host of...

Elizabeth Crum, 90, was born on May 24, 1929 to the late Andy Clinton Prather and Junie Edgeston Prather. She departed her earthly life on December 27, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, MS. She leaves to cherish her memories: her five children: Sandra Crum Braddock of Canton, MI, Barry (Ida Victoria) Crum of Detroit, MI, Shelia Crum of Corinth, MS, Artis Craig (Cassandra) Crum of Douglasville, GA, and Terry (Pat) Crum of Tiplersville, MS; twenty-one grandchildren; fifteen...

Mattie Johnson, 79, was born on February 18, 1940 to the late Alice and Charlie Johnson. She departed her earthly life on December 21, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mattie accepted Christ at a Early age. She joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in her younger days. Later, she joined House of Prayer & Deliverance (“Powerhouse”) and then Christ Is Life Ministry until her departure. She was a mother of her church and a faithful member. She worked at Ripley...

Mr. Daniel Edgeston,74, was born June 2, 1945 to the late James and Beaula Edgeston in Falkner, MS. He departed this life on December 3, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He married Verser Murdock on October 24, 1971 and they were married for 48 years.  They had three children; Antonio Edgeston, Tamico Spann and Donna Knight.  Daniel worked and Bench Craft for 18 years.  He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.  He also enjoyed being at...

Martha Raye Thomas Brooks,74, was born on January 9, 1945 in Ripley, Mississippi. She departed her earthly life on December 8, 2019 at home in Ripley, MS. She was the third of five children born to the union of William "Bill" Brown Thomas and Willie Murray Clemmer Thomas. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Moses Chapel United Methodist Church. She was educated in Tippah County and graduated from Ripley High school in 1963. After graduation she relocated to...