The Obituary Section

Audrey Maggie Lee Langston Watson

, Mississippi

Mrs. Audrey M. Watson 91 formerly of Ripley MS passed away Sunday August 9 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon IL surrounded by family. Funeral services honoring Mrs. Audreys life will be held at 10 AM Wednesday August 12 2026 with Bro. Stevens Edwards offering the message and Bro. Caleb Smith reading the obituary along with sharing some of her favorite scriptures. Visitation will be one hour prior to service beginning at 9 AM. Burial will follow in the Tippah Memorial Gardens with no graveside service. Mrs. Audrey was born in Longview MS to Kelsey and Etta May Williams Langston and was the youngest girl in the family with 9 living siblings. Mrs. Audrey graduated high school in Keiser AR and married Charles Brown deceased. They moved to Benton Harbor Michigan where Mrs. Audrey began working for Michigan Bell Telephone in 1955 as a switchboard operator. Mrs. Audrey…

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William Hugh "Bill" Tatum Iii

, Mississippi

William Hugh Tatum III known best and loved by many as Bill departed this earthly life on Thursday evening August 13 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral services celebrating and remembering Bills life will be held at 1 PM Monday August 17 2026 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11 AM and continuing until the time of service. Dear friends Bro. Doc Shelton and Dr. Patrick Chapman will officiate. Burial will follow the chapel service at Lowry Church Cemetery. Born June 6 1961 in Ripley Mississippi Bill was the son of the late William "Buck" Tatum Jr. and the late Carolyn Key Duncan and Bobby Duncan. He was a graduate of Ripley High School and went on to build a life and career around his many skills and trades. From working in the log…

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James Bo Robinson

, Mississippi

James Calvin Robinson known best to all as Bo departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday August 4 2026 at his residence in Ripley Mississippi. Bo preferred a quiet life so in keeping with his wishes he will be laid to rest privately beside his beloved son Gabriel in Tippah Memorial Gardens. Born on September 23 1959 in Newton County Mississippi Bo was the son of the late Roy Emerson and Vadine Reed Robinson. He began his education at Walnut High School before transferring to Falkner High School where he graduated. Throughout his working years he wore many hats spending time at Piper driving a truck and later working as a selfemployed computer technician. Bo found joy in lifes simple pleasures. He enjoyed working on computers reading and the quiet moments that brought him peace. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Teresa Elam Jeremy his grandchildren Aiden Alyssa…

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Lynn Jumper Wooley

, Mississippi

A place where laughter never softens thoughts never blur love never ends and the yarn never runs out our beloved mother sister GDawg and friend Mrs. Lynn Wooley age 72 is now experiencing all these rewards and more as she entered into her eternal rest on Thursday afternoon August 13 2026 surrounded by the peace and love of her family. Funeral services honoring Mrs. Lynns life will be held at 100 p.m. Saturday August 15 2026 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with family friend Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 1100 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Following the chapel service Mrs. Lynn will be laid to rest beside her beloved Danny in New Hope Cemetery in Tippah County. Born August 24 1953 Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late James L. and Nancy Butler Jumper. She received…

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Lula Mack Chaffin Mccoy

, Mississippi

Lula Mack Chaffin McCoy age 86 affectionately known as Mrs. Mac departed this life peacefully on Sunday August 9 2026 at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo Mississippi surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services honoring Mrs. Macs life will be held at 100 p.m. Thursday August 13 2026 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Lewellen officiating. Visitation will be from 500 p.m. until 700 p.m. Wednesday evening at Ripley Funeral Home and will continue Thursday from 1100 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Tippah Memorial Gardens with no graveside service. Born February 22 1940 in Booneville Mississippi Mrs. Mac was the daughter of the late Dalton Ray and Lillie Mae Walker Chaffin. A graduate of Thrasher High School she later married her beloved husband Mr. Wnzellee McCoy with whom she shared her life until his passing on August 7…

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Dorothy J. Jones Crum

, Mississippi

Dorothy J. Jones Crum age 74 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 26 2026 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth Mississippi. Funeral services honoring Mrs. Dorothys precious life will be held at 200 PM on Wednesday July 29 2026 at New Covenant Christian Assembly Church with Bro. Titus Mathis and Bro. Jesse Cutrer officiating. Visitation will be from 500 PM until 800 PM on Tuesday evening July 28 2026 at the church and will continue on Wednesday from 1200 Noon until the service hour. Burial with a graveside service will follow at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Born on December 26 1951 in Tippah County Mississippi Mrs. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Marlin Munk and Martha Lou Wilbanks Jones. She received her education at Chalybeate High School and in November of 1968 married the love of her life Mr. Leland Crum. If you asked Mrs. Dorothy she…

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Patsy Rena Cribbs Wilbanks

, Mississippi

Patsy Rena Cribbs Wilbanks age 68 departed this earthly life on Friday night August 14 2026 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Ripley Mississippi. Mrs. Patsy will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Her family appreciates the thoughts and prayers of friends and loved ones during this time. Born May 31 1958 Mrs. Patsy was the daughter of the late James Edward Cribbs and Martha Akins Hall. She received her education at Ripley High School and earlier in life worked as a seamstress in the garment industry. In true Mrs. Patsy fashion she lived life on her own terms and was never one to sit still for very long. Outgoing and always on the go she enjoyed being near the water coloring spending time with friends and simply getting out and doing something. She had a personality all her own and approached life in much the same…

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Bobby Edward Paul

, Mississippi

Bobby Edward Paul age 88 departed this earthly life on Friday August 7 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo Mississippi. Funeral services honoring Mr. Bobbys life will be held at 200 p.m. Sunday August 9 2026 at Ripley Funeral Home with Jimmy Huddleston and Bro. Steve Holliday officiating. Visitation will be from 1200 noon until the service hour on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Whitten Town Cemetery. There will be no graveside service. Born on September 29 1937 in Tippah County Mississippi Mr. Bobby was the son of the late Robert Leroy Paul and Ruby Mae Devers Paul. He attended Shady Grove School before receiving technical training through Ford preparing him for what would become a lifelong career doing what he loved most. In 1957 he began working at Farrow Ward Ford as a mechanic where his talent dedication and strong work ethic quickly…

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James Jim Wilford Hopper

, Mississippi

James Wilford Hopper known and loved by many as Jim departed this earthly life on Friday August 7 2026 in the comfort of their condo in Miramar Beach Florida surrounded by the love of his wife and close family. Funeral services remembering Mr. Jims life will be held at 200 p.m. Sunday August 23 2026 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1200 noon until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Tiplersville Cemetery where Mr. Jim will be laid to rest beside his beloved son Jeffery with a brief graveside service. Born December 24 1943 in Ripley Mississippi Mr. Jim was the son of the late Wilford Hatley Hopper and Lee Earl Skinner Hopper. Following high school he continued his education and earned a degree in Economics and Business preparing him well for what would become a…

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Dennis Wayne Bogue

, Mississippi

Dennis Wayne Bogue age 83 departed this earthly life on Saturday July 25 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services honoring Mr. Dennis life will be held at 1100 AM on Tuesday July 28 2026 at Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Richie Lockhart officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service from 1000 AM until service time at the church. Due to the extreme heat a brief graveside service will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Born on October 23 1942 in Kalamazoo Michigan Mr. Dennis was the son of the late Wayne and Gertrude Pollard Bogue. He graduated from Portage Central High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service he earned his bachelors degree from Western Michigan University. While attending college he met the love of his life Mrs. Wendy…

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Brittni CoxPearson

, Mississippi

February 8, 1989

Brittni Danyelle Cox Pearson was born on February 9 1989 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany MS to the beloved parents of James L.Cox and Kimberly R. Cleveland Fox Jr. Brittni was a Tiger graduate of the Class of 2007 at Ripley High School in Ripley MS. She continued her education at Itawamba Community College in Fulton MS. On June 10 2023 she married The Love of Her Life The Apple of Her Eye Her Bae Her Vashy Samuel Vashon Pearson. Best friends foreverfor over 15 years together they blended their children Camren Lee Grady Ayden Isiah Cochran and Kayden Armelia Pearson. Everyone knew how much she loved her husband and he loved her just the same. Brittni was a compassionate and friendly person. She met no strangersand the life she lived spoke for itself. She was a diligent worker. She put her heart into her work and wherever…

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Dwight Hatch

, Mississippi

Dwight Hatch aka DDubLag was born to the late John Prentiss Hatch and the late Carline Simmons Hatch at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley Mississippi on May 19 1967. He departed from this earthly life on July 7 2026 also at Tippah County Hospital. Dwight professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul United Methodist Church. He later became a faithful servant of God at Moses Chapel United Methodist Church where he served until his health begin to fail. Dwight served on the Trustee Board and he also worked in the media department. Dwight graduated from Ripley High School in 1985. He also attended and graduated from Northeast MS Community College with a degree in Autobody Repair in 2011. He also received a certificate for Carpentry Woodworking. He worked at Blue Mountain Production for years and later in supervisory position in the furniture industry at…

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Ray Peterson

, Mississippi

Ray Curtis Peterson was born May 22 1962 in Tippah County Ripley MS to the late Katie Prather Cox and R C Peterson. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Falkner MS. Ray was a loyal employee to the Saw Mill and the Carnival for many years. He loved riding bikes listening to music and being around his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. Ray leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories his wife Rita Adkins his only son Ray Curtis Peterson Jr his only daughter Chemika Nicole Prather his three grandchildren Jada Kayla and Gabrielle three great grandchildren Noah Cataleya and Phoenix three stepchildren Erica Elicia and Andrea two sisters RCia Camille Peterson of Cleveland OH and Jennifer Cox Gary Lewis of Ripley MS two uncles Jerry Peterson and Bill Braddock four aunts Mammie…

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Lottie Costanza

, Mississippi

Lottie Linda Foster Costanza was born August 11 1961 to the late Rev. Jim Foster Sr and the late Dinah Mae Miller in Myrtle MS. Lottie professed a hope in Christ at an early age in revival at Beulah Hill M.B. Church under the leadership of her father who was pastor. She later joined Beaver Dam M.B. church under the leadership of Pastor A.J. Mosley till his death. She then moved her membership to Bethlehem Baptist M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor James R. Howell. She was a faithful member till her health failed. She was a member of the Stedfast choir and she was on the missionary team. She loved going on all the church trips. On July 30 1986 Lottie was joined in holy matrimony to the late Michael F Costanza Sr. in New Albany MS. To this union one son was born Michael F Costanza Jr.…

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Georgia Rogers

, Mississippi

Mrs. Georgia M. Colyer Rogers was born on May 31 1943 in Ripley Mississippi in Tippah County to the late Willie and Mayree Colyer. She was a beloved daughter mother sister aunt friend and woman of faith whose life touched many people. Mrs. Rogers accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church where she began her journey of faith. She later united with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Mountain Mississippi where she faithfully served in many capacities. Throughout her years of service she served as church secretary missionary president church treasurer usher and choir member. Her commitment to her church reflected her love for God and her desire to serve others. Mrs. Rogers was a proud graduate of Line Street High School in Ripley Mississippi. She dedicated 30 years of her professional life to Tippah County Hospital where she worked as…

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Tywanna Mcdonald

, Mississippi

June 15, 2026

Life began for Tywanna L. McDonald on September 14 1990 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany MS to Demetria Kally McDonald and Terrill Chilli Bean Chills. She departed this life on June 16 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis TN. surrounded by family. Tywanna Mac graduated from Ripley High School in 2009. She later attended Northeast MS Community College and graduated in 2013 with an associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Designs Technology. After college Tywanna began working at Ashley Furniture and then Dirt Cheap. After that Tywanna began the career path that she loved so much. She began her truck driving career at Big M Transportation. She then moved on to Marten Trucking Company and Averitt Trucking Company who she worked for until her passing. Trucking with TMac was her thing she really loved her job. Tywanna was a sweet soul who loved her family friends…

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Jessie Rogan

, Mississippi

June 11, 2026

Ms. Jessie Ann Rogan was born April 22 1945. She departed this life June 12 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo MS. She attended Line Street School where she graduated. She worked for Blue Bell Red Cap for 35 years until the plant closing. She leaves to cherish her memories son Pastor Trent Tina Rogan and daughter Amy Rogan Vance four Grandchildren Trista Shawn Johnson Trendy Alyissa Rogan Tyler Shaneise Rogan and Amira Vance nine Great Grandchildren Jordyn CJ Aubrey Aliy Rylee Dewitt Rogan Tayler Chloe and Robert Deshawn Johnson brother Billy Wayne Rogan Ripley MS and a host of Nieces Nephews Relatives and Friends. She is preceded in death by her Father and Mother Dewitt Rogan Sr and Beulah Storey Rogan brothers Dewitt Loretta Rogan Jr of Ripley MS Tom Patricia Rogan of Detroit Michigan and Charlie Rogan of Detroit Michigan sister Lorene Arthur Hill of St…

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John Carter

, Mississippi

June 14, 2026

He departed this life on June 15 2026 at Tippah County Hospital. With all the health conditions John faced he fought a good fight. He leaves to cherish his memories brother Charles Wanda Carter and a host of Nephews Nieces Great Nieces and Great Nephews. He was preceded in Death by his parents Edward and Vilena Carter two Sisters and two BrotherinLaws MarieEugene Cox and Linda Joe Jimmy Gene Cox one Brother Sammie T Carter aunt Mary V Jackson and niece Lakava Cox. Visitation will be held Thursday June 18 2026at Foster and Son Funeral Home Chapel of Ripley MS from 1100a until the time of service. Service will be heldThursday June 18 2026 at 100p at Foster and Son Funeral Home Chapel of Ripley MS.Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery of Ripley MS.

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Willie Rutherford

, Mississippi

Willie James known to family and friends as Wimp was born on January 17 1959 in Blue Monutain Mississippi. He was the son of Sallie Spears and Charles Rutherford. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He loved his church and church family. He worked at OilDri for a few years and many years at Grisham Asphalt. He leaves to cherish his memories son Rod Carruth grandson Rajon Carruth and granddaughter Zanaiyah lil bit Daniel mother Sallie Rutherford brothers Sammie and Bennie Rutherford sister Minnie Wade and a special friend Jeanelle Bogard. He was preceded in death by father Charles Rutherford brother Phil Rutherford and best friend Jimmy Davis Black. Some of his close friends were Benny Baldon Bobby Joe Rogan Joe L. Garner Neal Barkley and Neal Strong. Visitation will be held Monday June 29 2026at Foster and Son Funeral Home Chapel of Ripley MS from…

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Damond Rainer

, Mississippi

June 16, 1978

On Tuesday July 28 2026 our beloved was called home to be with our heavenly Father. He was born on June 17 1978 and he lived a life marked by hard work devotion to family and a warm and funny spirit that touched many who knew him. He accepted Christ at an early age joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner MS and spent most of his working life at Oil Dri MasterBilt and most recently at GRT in Ripley until his health failed him. Damond will be remembered as a funny friendly and hardworking man whose presence brought laughter to those around him. He had a way of making people feel welcomed and his easygoing nature left an impression on those who knew him. Damond enjoyed fishing with anyone who would tag along and teaching his sons how to hunt. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Darlene Rainer…

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Jada Lawrence

, Mississippi

August 29, 1999

Jada Latrice Johnson Lawrence beloved daughter of J. L. Johnson and Kiska Smith Johnson was born on August 30 1999 at Baptist Memorial HospitalUnion County in New Albany MS. She graduated from Ripley High School in 2017 where she was a proud member of the Lady Tiger Basketball TeamOnce a TIGER Always a TIGER Jada continued her education at Concorde Career College and Post University majoring in Social Work. At an early age Jada professed hope in Christ and later became a devoted member of Empowered by Love Ministries EBLM where she remained faithful until her death. In October 2025 Jada was united in Holy Matrimony to Jeramie RodDerekus Lawrence. To this union they were blessed with three wonderful children. Jada was a devoted wife loving mother cherished daughter sister granddaughter and friendher beautiful spirit touched everyone she encountered. Jada found her calling in service to others working as a…

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Johnny Gibbs

, Mississippi

Mr. Johnny Ray Gibbs was born on October 19 1953 in Ripley Mississippi to the late John T. Gibbs and Christine R. Prather. Mr. Gibbs proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years attaining the rank of Sergeant. During his military service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his dedication and commitment to his nation. Johnny was known for his warm spirit love for family and the joy he brought to those around him. His memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Joy Reshecia Gibbs Johnathan R. Gibbs and Keith R. Cannon his beloved grandchildren Emery D. Gibbs Kafele M. Cannon Amaru R. Cannon and Justice C. Cannon along with a host of extended family members and dear friends. Visitation will be held Friday June 19 2026at…

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