In Loving Memory

William J. Strong was born to the union of the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Fannie Strong on January 11, 1947 in Tippah County, MS.  On the early morning of April 30, 2021, William transitioned this earthly life in the comfort of his home with his family.  William was united in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Elois McDonald Strong. They shared their love together for 56 Years. William, known as Crow, was well known in the community; loved by many. He was a free spirited man; genuine at heart,...

Tara Shantee' Chills, 31, was born on January 22, 1990 to Andy and Cora Chills. She departed this life on April 20, 2021. She graduated from Ripley High School where she worked her way up to Editor in Chief of the school paper, The Highlander. She attended the University of Mississippi where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications. While at the University of Mississippi, she worked on the Daily Mississippian taking pictures at sporting events. She...

Harvie Lee Knox, 87, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knox. He was born September 3, 1934. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member til death. The sun set for Harvie Lee on April 16, 2021 at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. After retiring from Profile Products of Blue Mountain, MS he became a good servant of his Antioch Community. Mr. Knox leaves to cherish his memories four...

Ms. Dorothy Jean Black, 70, was born on September 10, 1950 to the late Hurbert and Mary Alice Louise Black in Ripley, MS. She gained her wings on April 8, 2021 at Rest Haven Health & Rehab in Ripley, MS. Ms. Black attended Line Street Consolidated and South Tippah High School in Ripley, MS. She was employed at many restaurants in Tippah County and her favorite was Cardinals Drive Inn where she loved being apart of until her health started to fail. She professed her love and belief in...

Shirley (Thomas) Sullivan was born September 29, 1949 to the late Mr. Ira Thomas, Sr. and the late Mrs. Faye Willie (Thomas) Morrow in Blue Mountain, MS. She departed this life Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. Shirley was united in Holy matrimony to Preston Gene Sullivan. Shirley attended Beulah Land Baptist Church in Blue Mountain, MS. She also occasionally visited United House of Prayer in Blue Mountain, MS. Shirley worked at various factories, before...

Mrs. Elaine Vivian Patrick Simelton was born June 20, 1924 in Eufaula, AL to Oscar and Amanda Patrick.  She was a devoted wife to Eddie Hugh Simelton whom she met at Maxwell Airforce Base in Montgomery, AL.  They were married December 13, 1944, moved to Hampton, VA and eventually made Tiplersville, MS their final earthly residence. She was a strong proponent of education.  A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, AL, she later attended Rust College in...

Billy Johnson, 74, was born on August 18, 1946 to the late Will and Jo Ellen Clemmer Johnson. Mr. Johnson transitioned to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He is survived by his wife Theresa Johnson, four sons: Charles McPeters, Norfolk, Virginia; Bill Johnson, Kenneth Johnson both of Chicago, Ill, and Brian Johnson of Ripley, MS. Five daughters: Leslie Allen, Melissa Johnson both of Chicago, Ill, Kinya Johnson, Tequila Spight both of Tiplersville, MS...

Sis. Noddie Ann Peterson was born to the late Willie Mack and Lois Prather Gillard on August 10, 1942. On Sunday, March 7, 2021 she departed her earthly home at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.   She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Falkner, MS. She was a loyal employee of Biltrite Corporation of Ripley, MS for over 30 years. She joined in holy matrimony to the late Deacon OC Peterson and faithfully remained...

Marcus Santal Gleen was born October 14, 1992 in New Albany, MS to Barbara Gleen-Yancey and to the late Willie O'Neal Carroll. Marcus departed his life on February 26, 2021 at his home. Marcus accepted Jesus Christ at a early age and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner, MS. Marcus leaves behind his mother, Barbara Gleen Yancey, step-father, Walter Yancey, Godmother, Cheryl Godwin, Godfather, Tom (Erica) Jackson all of Ripley, MS. One sister, Myeshia Gleen of Ripley, MS. Two...

Life began for Dectrick Sorrell McDonald on June 23, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. to Brenda McDonald Brooks and the late Charlie "Tim" Cox. He was well-known by his family and friends as "Red". He departed his life on February 22, 2021 at his residence.   He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Brenda (Robert) Brooks of Ripley, MS. One son, Nykedrick Agnew, two daughters: Raven Batie and Taziyah Agnew all of Ripley, MS. His grandmother,...