In Loving Memory

James Edison Prather was the 5th of 11 children born to the late Arnie Lee Prather and Annie Mildred (Alexander) Prather on January 27, 1943 , in Ripley, Mississippi. He departed this earthly life on November 30, 2022. James accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age and became a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church. After marrying the love of his life, Mollie Esther (Nave) Prather, on March 16, 1964 and moving to St. Louis, Missouri, James became a devoted member of...

William Lee Graham, age 79, of Blue Mountain, MS passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Bell Graham; Five children: Karlos Bland, Wanda Graham, Lee (Jan) Graham, Stanley Knox and Tony(Tina) Spight, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2022, from 12p-7p with the family present from 5p-7p at Foster & Son Funeral Home, Ripley, MS. Funeral service...

Hattie Elaine Tucker was born on June 20, 1947, to the late Joe Morris and Nylene Johnson. Hattie was the first born of eight children. She professed her life to Christ and joined Bethlehem Baptist church at an early age where she remained a faithful member until her health declined. She was a faithful member of missionary society, TCDC, Sunday school member, and prayer band leader for bible class. She married B.W Crum June 4, 1964, and in this union one child was born. On May 13, 1976,...

James Lewis Rutherford, age 70, was born in Blue Mountain, MS on March 16, 1952, to the late Leon and Sarah Rutherford. He gained his wings at his home on November 22, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Beulah Hill Baptist Church. He worked in construction at Colom Construction for 34 years. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother: Sarah Rutherford of Blue Mountain, MS. Four children; Falanda (Louis) Morrow of Hickory Valley, TN, James L. (Angela) Rutherford, Kizzie...

Lillian E. Jefferies Thomas was the first of three children born of the marriage union of Robert and Ethel Jefferies. Lillian was born on November 3, 1928 in Ripley, Mississippi where she attended elementary and high school. Lillian was joined in marriage to Willie Lee (Bill) Thomas on August 18, 1946. They were married for nearly fifty-two years until Bill preceded her in death on July 6, 1998.  To this union six children were born: Oliver C. Thomas (Nikki), Derrick A. Thomas...

Alice Faye Hines, age 75, was born on June 24, 1947 to the late Charlie and Alice Johnson. She gained her angel wings on October 09, 2022. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Bethlehem MBC in Falkner, MS. She served on the Mother Board and the Purple Missionary Team. During her work history she was employed at McGregor, Pep Industries and Piper Impact and continued to work as a caregiver until God called her home. She leaves to cherish her memories...

Walter Richard Yancey was born May 2, 1971 in Ripley, MS to “Queen” Yancey and the late James Yancey. Walter didn’t belong to a church but he did attend several services, throughout his life. Walter was preceded in death by his father, James Yancey; brother, Otis Yancey; step-son, Marcus Gleen; grandparents, and many more. Walter leaves to cherish his memories to his wife: Barbara Gleen-Yancey; step-daughter, Myeshia Gleen; mother, Queen Yancey; nine...

Mary Joyce Rainer-Peterson was born March 11,1947, to the late Clarence and Ceola Gibbs-Rainer. She departed this life unexpectedly Wednesday September 19, 2022. Mary Joyce lived a committed life of caring for loved ones as well as extended family. She was present in their lives when they needed her most. She was unselfish with an abundance of love which dwelled deep within her heart and soul. Mary Joyce as a child love playing with her siblings often tagging along filled with joy as she...

Mary Frances Guyton Graham, age 77, departed this life and transitioned to eternity September 13, 2022. She was born May 17, 1945, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late George Lee Guyton and Ella Beatrice Foster Leigh Guyton. She accepted Christ at a young age and united with St. Matthew M.B. Church of Ripley, for which she was a lifelong member and served in various capacities. She graduated from Line Street High School in 1963 and was a hard-working dutiful employee of Foot Caress in...

Roy Hugh Bell (Speedy) was born August 25, 1961 to Cathy Louise Bell and BW Crum. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and joined Moses Chapel Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother Cathy Louise Bell and father BW Crum. His grandparents; William and Arie Lee Bell, and one brother William Charles Cox. Roy leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter; Latisha Bell of Benton County, his son Nicholas Bell of Ripley MS and grandchildren; Lorendre Lee and Maliah...