In Loving Memory

 Ms. Sallie Ann Storey 70, was born January 7, 1951 in Ripley, MS to the late Henry and Katie Lee Ratliff Storey. She departed her earthly home and entered the presence of the Lord on June 11, 2021. Sallie professed her hope in Jesus Christ as a child at Ripley Second Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member her entire life. She served as Church clerk for more than 35 years and also served as a teacher in both Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes. Sallie graduated...

Brother Cliff Rico "Clint" Rucker, Sr. was born October 8, 1979. He departed his life to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at his home. Cliff joined Bethlehem Baptist Church at an early age. He was the son of Mary Joyce Garner Rucker and the late Enoch Lee Rucker of Blue Mountain, MS. He leaves to cherish his loving memories one son: Cliff Rico Rucker, Jr., Blue Mountain, MS; one sister: Stephanie Rucker, Ripley, MS; one brother: Darrell (Monica) Rucker, Tarboro, N.C.; his mother:...

Shirley Faye Temple Bell Prather, 76 was born June 26, 1944 to the late Robert and Julie Mae Bell in Tippah County. She joined Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She later joined Christ Victory MBC, where she remained a member until her death. She married Willie Hugh Prather Jr. on August 3, 1960. They were married for 58 years and to this union 5 children were born and 3 were adopted. She retired after 22 years of service from Biltrite Corp Ripley, MS and was a dedicated...

Mrs. Juana Jean Spight, 84, transitioned on May 20, 2021 in Houston, Texas with her loved ones by her side. She was born on September 8, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Charlie Sr. and Gayzella White. In 1957, the family moved to Flint, Michigan. She later married her husband of 60 years in 1961. Mrs. Spight leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, John T. Spight; sons, Michael (Martone) Williams, Baxter Henderson; grandchildren, Machael, Michael Jr., Jujuan, Lionel, Jaxon;...

Donnie Greg Hines was born on December 1, 1951 to the late Mr. Jessie Raymond and Mrs. Daisy Lee Moore Hines. He departed this life on May 12, 2021 at Tippah County Hospital. At an early age, Donnie professed his hope in Christ at Ball Hill Baptist Church, where he was a member until death. Donnie graduated from Walnut High School  in 1970.  After graduating, he went to Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS, graduating with a degree in air conditioning and...

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,...

"Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.  Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates." Proverbs 31:30-31 Sister Edna M. (Starks) Batie was born on March 2, 1951 to the late Jodie and Florene (Triplett) Starks.  The Lord called her home on April 30, 2021.  At the age of sixteen she married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Edward Batie, and moved to Toledo, Ohio.  She...

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...