In Loving Memory

Noble Billy Ray Echols 54, was born November 24, 1965 in Tiplersville, MS, to the late Ancil Earl Echols and Ethel Rucker Echols. Billy Ray departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Billy Ray united in Holy Matrimony to Jessie Burnett Hampton Echols on December 28, 2012. He is the father of one son, Tyshon Echols. Billy Ray received his Doctor of Divinity in 2012 from King Cross Victory Bible College and he was also a graduate of...

Angela Michelle Spight, 53, resident of Tiplersville, MS passed away on October 30, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Angela was born February 18,1967 in St. Louis, MO to the late Q.T Spight and Essie (Sal) Hines Spight. Angela was a 1985 graduate of Walnut High School. She was a member of Ball Hill M.B. Church in Tiplersville, MS. Angela was known to many people as (Puddin). She lived life everyday to the fullest. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her...

Earnest L. Reaves, 86, passed away on October 22, 2020 at Methodist Hospice, Memphis, TN. Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020 from 5p-7p at Foster & Son Funeral Home, Ripley, MS. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 am at Shiloh Cemetery Ashland, MS. 

Mary Ilisa Story, 58, was born in Ripley, MS on June 12, 1962 to the late Orene E. Echols Story and W. C. Story.  The Lord called her home on October 21, 2020 at her home in Ripley, MS.  Mary, who preferred to be called Lisa, worked as a CNA for 32years, retiring from Graceland Nursing Facility in New Albany, MS. She had tremendous love for family and friends along with a passion for planting and growing plants and flowers.  She will always be remembered as an awesome...

Sammie Carter, 66, was born April 22, 1954 to late Edward and Virlena Carter in Ripley, MS. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. John M.B Church. He leaves to cherish his memories one sister; Marie Cox, and two brothers; Charles (Wanda) Carter and John Henry Carter and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Linda Cox and one aunt; Mary V....

Elder Harry Frank Barton, Sr., 66, was born on June 21, 1954 to Joann and the late John E. Barton in Kossuth, MS. He departed his earthly life on October 11, 2020 at his home. Elder Harry accepted Christ at House of Prayer and Deliverance "Power House" in the late 80s under the late Bishop Charlie Milton. He later became a member and Associate Pastor at Christ Is Life Ministry where he served until his transition. He previously worked at Biltrite, Blue Mountain Production, Ashley...

Walter Lee Scott, 93, was born on January 6, 1927 to the late Ben and Lizzie Scott. He took his flight from this earthly home on October 11, 2020. Walter was never married or had children, but he loved and cared for each of his nieces and nephews down to great great great nieces. He prayed for each of them and always made sure that he held and talked to each one of them when they visited. He was self-employed in the logging and farming business for many years until his health began to fail....

Billy Blake, 66 passed away at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS on October 08, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 from 5:00p-7:00p at Foster and Son Funeral Home in Ripley, MS. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Middleton City Cemetery in Middleton, TN at 11:00 am. 

Lizzie Armstrong Braddock, 71, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and life-long teacher was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 1, 2020. Lizzie was born on January 10, 1949 in Lee County, Mississippi and she lived in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. She developed a passion for teaching mathematics when she graduated from her Alma Mata, Rust College. Lizzie taught mathematics for over 30 plus years at Hickory Flat High School. Lizzie was a long-time member and Sunday school...

Ralph Spencer, 66, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, TN in Middleton, TN. Services will be Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm New Mt. Pleasant at Middleton, TN. Visitation will be Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:30 am-12:30 pm at New Mt. Pleasant in Middleton, TN. Burial will follow at Middleton City Cemetery in Middleton, TN. Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS is in charge of the arrangements.