In Loving Memory

Linda Joe Cox, age 69, was born February 8, 1951 to the late Edward and Virlena Carter in Ripley, MS. Linda departed this life on August 25, 2020 at Diversicare in Ripley, MS. Linda accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Ripley, MS. Linda united in holy matrimony to Jimmie Gene Cox and to this union two children were born. Linda was employed at Tippah County Hospital in the dietary department until her health failed. She leaves to cherish...

Charles Victor Brown, Sr., entered his earthly home on July 22, 1933, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, as the youngest of four children born to Donia and Willie Brady Brown. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Calvin Chapel United Methodist Church, where he remained a faithful member until he moved to Ripley, Mississippi and united with the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Charles attended the public schools in Holly Springs and graduated from Rosenwald High School. His higher...

Mother Annie Lee Hoyle 77, was born April 20, 1943 in Benton County, MS to the late James Nicholas and Pealie Annie Brown Hoyle. Annie left this earthly life in the residence of her home in Ripley, MS to be with our heavenly Father on August 16, 2020. Annie was a native of Ashland, MS. She graduated from Old Salem High School in Ashland, MS. Annie worked at Schlitz Brewery in Memphis, TN then returned back to Ashland, MS in 1975 and became an employee at the ABC Factory in Ashland, MS. and...

Dunte' Deshun Jenkins age 32, was born September 02, 1987 to Donell Hunt and the late Kim Jenkins Hunt. He was called home on August 8, 2020. He confessed his life to Christ at a early age. He graduated from Middleton High School in 2007. He received his welding certificate at Tennessee Technology. He later finished truck driving school where he began working for B&B Concrete in Ripley, MS until his health declined. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Donell Hunt,...

Gloria Jean King (nee Simmons) age 52, departed this life at North Mississippi Medical Center on Tuesday July, 21 2020 in Tupelo, MS. Gloria was born on March 16th, 1968 in Ripley, MS to Troy and Betty Simmons. She graduated from Blue Mountain High School in 1986. Afterwards, she attended Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS. She and her family attended The Orchard Church in Tupelo, MS. She married Wendell King on November 1st, 1996. Gloria is survived by her loving...

Minnie Olean Selmer was born on January 10, 1942 to the late Alford and Gracie Cox. She departed this life on July 16th, 2020 at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She accepted Christ at a early age and was a faithful member of Moses Chapel United Methodist Church in Ripley, MS. She was the lead singer in the adult choir and a well known mother of the church. She worked at the Shoe Factory, Tippah County Hospital and then Bench Craft until her health failed. She leaves to...

Billie Cox, age 87 was born July 28, 1932 to the late William McKenzie and the late Annie Mae McKenzie. She departed this life on July 13, 2020 in Ashland, MS. She was a housewife and loved laughing and talking with family and her friends. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: James McKenzie of Ashland, MS and Melvin Spight of Ripley, MS. Two daughters: Charlotte McKenzie of Ripley, MS and Lee Ann McKenzie of Corinth, MS. Thirteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins...

William C. Welch, age 78, was born July 02, 1942 to the late Jeff Lee and Janelle Welch. He departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age. He worked as a butcher in Tupelo and Ripley, MS. William is survived by his wife of 56 years Shirley Welch. Two sons, four brothers , one sister, five sister-in-laws, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Zelda Renail Barton aka "Biggen" 65, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at her residence in Ripley, Ms. She was Born June 22, 1955 in Ripley, Ms. to the late Charlie and Alice Rucker Johnson. Zelda confessed Christ at a Early age at House of Prayer and Deliverance"Power House", later becoming a member and a dear Mother of her church Chirst Is Life Ministry until her transition. She worked at Foot Caress , Pep and Tippah County Hospital Cafeteria . She is survived by her...

Kenny Carnel Gaillard, 51, was born on May 7, 1969 to Elbert and the late Sallie Prather Gaillard. He transitionedon June 10, 2020. Kenny was known for his charismatic personality and infectious smile. He was a graduate of Falkner High School, where he was a standout football player, receiving numerous awards and trophies. He furthered his education at Northeast Mississippi Community College; where he continued to play football. His primary occupation after...