In Loving Memory

Ralph was born on August 28, 1963 in Ripley, Mississippi to the late Clarence and Flora Bell Simmons.  He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ripley.  He remained a member throughout his life. He attended Ripley High School where he participated in various sports and activities.  During his high school years, he discovered his love of dance and music.  He was a charter member of the “pop-locking”...

Catherine Sue Thomas was born into the marriage of Bobbie and Phyllis Katherine Blake on September 14, 1965, in Seymour, IN. On February 28, 2019, Cathy departed this life after a long illness. She was the third oldest of four siblings. The family moved to Chicago where Cathy attended grammar and high school in the Chicago Public Schools. For thirty years, Cathy worked for the Chicago Public Schools. She took a role in the Food Services department where she was promoted to Foodservice...

Clifford Rucker, 56, was born on March 18th, 1962 to the late Tommie Rucker and Genie Ruth Carter. He departed this life on February 14th, 2019 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. On December 24th, 1993 he united in holy matrimony to Jacqueline Johnson. He was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church were he served as Deacon, Brotherhood Commitee , Transportation Committee, Stedfast Choir, SureSong Ensemble and a proud member of The Gospelaires of Ripley, Mississippi for over 20...

Rena Mae Bell Edgeston, 87, was born July 23, 1931 to the late Robert and Julie Mae Bell in Tippah County. She went to her heavenly home on January 20, 2019 at her home in Ripley, MS. She leaves to celebrate her life: daughter, Starlene Edgeston Johnson; three grandchildren: Tony Johnson, Denise Edgeston of Ripley MS and Virge Edgeston of Georgia; great grandson Darius Sain of Ripley MS; a special caregiver, Duane Woolsey of Memphis, TN; and two sisters, Joan Eggleston and Shirley Prather...

Annie Ruth Jones, 83, was born on March 23rd, 1935 to the late Ellis and Evelene Stubbs in Prentis County. She went to her Heavenly home on January 16, 2019 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. She leaves to cherish her memories: four children: Jacqueline Betts of Miami, Florida, Renita Richey of Booneville, MS, Marjorie (Rev. Cornelious) Medcaf of Verona, MS and Michael (Rochelle) Betts of Ripley, MS; two sisters, Esther Young and Patricia Williams both of Booneville, MS; three...

Johnny Fred Blackwell, 59, was born on March 25, 1959 to Mr. John Lee Blackwell and Mrs. Louise Edgeston in Tippah County Mississippi. He went home to be with the Lord on January 9th, 2019 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother Louise Simmons of Milwaukee, WI; siblings: Billy Joe Edgeston of Tiplersville, MS, Laurie Ann (Bill) Rainer of Tiplersville, MS, Evalyn (Henry) Clinton of Milwaukee, WI, Yolanda Adams of Savannah, GA, and Isaiah (Toni)...

Willie H. Prather, 79,  was born on May 2, 1939 to the late Edgar and Lee Ammon Prather in Tippah County. He went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS.   He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Shirley Faye Bell Prather; eight children: Lisa Prather Crum of Falkner, MS, Terry (Lupa) Prather of Milwaukee, WI, Michael (Lisa) Prather, Donnel (Apprecia) Prather, Willona (Deontey) Brown all of Ripley, MS, Dominique Prather of McComb,...

Obituary   Mr. James Edward Edgeston was born April 4, 1946 to the late Hershel Edgeston and Berettese Crum Edgeston. He departed his life on Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home in Ripley, MS. He was a factory worker and retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan after 33 years of service. He leaves to cherish is memories: son, Steve Gunn of Walnut, MS; sister Belvia Edgeston of Texas; brothers Frank (Carylon) Edgeston of Flint, MI and Phillip Edgeston of Jackson, MS. He is...

Edward L. Gibbs, 87, was born on July 1, 1931 to the late L.B. & Gennia Gibbs, Sr. He departed this life on November 18, 2018 at Diversicare Rehab Center in Ripley, MS. He married Alice Cox-Gibbs and later moved to Flint, MI. To this union, seven children were born. He later married Juanita Hunter-Gibbs and raised nine stepchildren. He worked and retired from General Motors in Flint, MI and then later moved back to Mississippi. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Edward...

William H. Jackson was born on April 14, 1946 to John and Lizzetta Alexander Jackson of Ripley, MS. He departed this life on November 8, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. William loved talking to his family, hunting, fishing, and working hard to provide for his family. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Ripley, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Margaret Jackson; sons, Martise (Natasha) Jackson...