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Joe L. Vance , 71, passed away on May 23, 2022, at Baptist Memorial East in Memphis, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Captain Ray Dennis Prather, 72 of Acworth, GA died Friday, May 20, 2022, 10:30am at Brickmont Assisted Living. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Helen Prather, Acworth, GA; one daughter Melissa Prather, Acworth, GA one son Jonathon Prather and his wife Rhonda of Concord, NC. Two grandsons Justin Prather and Ryan Prather of Concord, NC. He leaves to share in his memory, one sister Jolene Cummings of Acworth, GA; and five brothers. Eddie Prather(Priscilla) Tupelo, MS; Travis Prather (Teresa) Charlotte, NC; Jarvis Prather (Charlene) Acworth, GA; Roy Prather Jr.(Debra) Kennesaw, GA; Stan Prather of Portland, OR and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. In lieu of...

Roy Dennis Prather , 72, passed away on May 20, 2022, at Brickmont Assisted Living in Acworth, GA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS .

Paddie J. Cox Prather, age 87, was born in Ripley, MS, to the late General "Dig" Cox and the late Lottie Adams Cox. She departed this life on May 6, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She attended Line Street Consolidated School in Ripley, MS. She retired from Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS after 54 years of service. She was a member of the Bethlehem MBC in Falkner, MS, where she was an active mother of the church, missionary and Sunday school attendant for 40 plus years. She was also the manager and founder of The Gospel Aires Singing Group for 50 years alongside her late husband Hugh Prather. She leaves to cherish her memories; three children, Frederick (Zelma) Spears of Ripley, MS....

Paddie "Betty" Prather , 87, passed away on May 06, 2022, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Wiley Carroll, age 77, of Ripley, MS passed away May 1, 2022, in his home. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Gladys Carroll, eight children, Anita (Jason) Rutherford, Sylvia (Clyde) Pate, Gladys Carroll-Weathersby, Wiley Carroll, Kevin Carroll, Keith Carroll, Cicely (Orlando) Evans and Doug Carroll. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2022, 11am-1pm at St. James COGIC, Ripley, MS. Funeral service will follow visitation at 1pm at St. James COGIC, Ripley, MS. Interment will follow funeral service at Saints Rest Cemetery, Ripley, MS. To view and sign the guest registry, please visit fosterandsonfuneralhome.com.

Wiley Carroll , 77, passed away on May 01, 2022, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

General Lee Johnson, Jr. age 60, was born June 5, 1961, to General and Gladys Johnson. He married Anita Starks and to this union two children was born, Shelia Johnson and Lawrence Johnson. He departed this life on April 13, 2022, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories one son, Lawrence Johnson, one daughter Shelia (Jeris) Roberson and one granddaughter, Heaven Le Angela Roberson all of Ripley, MS. One sister, Lillie (Lonnel) Perry of Walnut, MS, one brother, Billy (Bobbie) Johnson of Milwaukee, WI, one stepsister, Helen Cox, three stepbrothers, Charley James Jackson, John D. Jackson and William Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....

General Johnson, Jr. , 60, passed away on April 13, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Markis L. Baylis, age 80, formerly of Ripley, MS passed away April 10, 2022, in Columbia, MO at Boone County Hospital. Markis began his career as a scrub technician at Boone Hospital and was instrumental in implementing the Ambulance Services for the University of Missouri Hospital. In 1970, the became the first Physicians' Assistant at the Columbia Orthopedic Group and was there for over 40 years. He was the son of the late Barnie and Wilda Baylis. Markis is survived by his wife, Marilyn, two children Brant Baylis and Neisha Baylis, two brothers Griffin (Dimple) Baylis of Anahem, CA and Buford (Maggie) Baylis, of Ripley, MS, five sisters, Marlene Williams, of Lilburn, GA, Joyce Cox of...

Mrs. Geneva Luster, age 77 was born in Walnut, MS on December 18th, 1944, to the late Henry Bell and Gennive Bell. She departed this life on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, MS. At an early age she joined Macedonia MBC in Walnut, MS. She was married to the late O.W. Luster and to this union one child was born. She leaves to morn her passing, one daughter; Linda Sue (T.J) Johnson of Tiplersville, MS. Two sisters; Helen Luster of Tiplersville, MS and Bobbie Sue (Eward) Bell of Ripley, MS. One brother; Jerry Bell of Walnut, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters and one grandson: DeOwen...

Geneva Luster , 77, passed away on April 07, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Ms. Judy Alexander age 73, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Dennis Alexander of Millington, TN and Jerry Graham of Tupelo, MS. Two daughters, Iris Alexander (Ricky) and Tina Alexander both of Corinth, MS and one brother, Willie Graham of New York, NY. Thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Herbert and Willie Lou Gray Graham, one daughter, Tammy Alexander, one brother Herbert Graham, four sisters, Minnie Biggs, Bonnie Buckley, Maggie Cook and Millie Wright. Visitation will be Wednesday, April...

Judy Alexander , 73, passed away on April 04, 2022, at Home in Corinth, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Lakava Cox , 44, passed away on March 21, 2022, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Ms. Lois Curry-Green passed away quietly on March 7, 2022, at Kindred Westminster Hospital in California. She was born on July 1, 1942, in Ripley, MS, to Major Johnson and Sallie B. (Cox) Johnson. She became a member of Moses Chapel UMC at an early age. She received her education from Line Street School in Ripley, MS and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Education from Rust College in Holly Springs, MS. She worked at West Junior High in West Memphis, AR for many years, and Ripley Middle School. She later retired and moved to Long Beach, CA. She leaves to cherish her memory one son: Silas Leon Curry, one grandson, Jordan Curry and a special friend Fred Sinclair, five sisters -in- laws,...

Darlene Hawkins-Spight, age 62, was born September 26, 1959, in Haywood County, TN to the late Alroy Hawkins and Lorine Mann-Hawkins. She confessed a hope in Christ Jesus at an early age and united with Hickory Grove MBC in Brownsville, TN. Later she joined Greater Mt. Olive COGIC. She was a faithful member and served as a Missionary at her church until her death. She was a dedicated employee at Kevin Charles Furniture in New Albany, MS for nine years. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Frederick Spight of Ripley, MS and Maurice (JaRhonda) Spight of St. Louis, MO. Two daughters: Twanna (Dentrell) Glasper of Memphis, TN and Angela (Jamal) Bush of Athens, AL. Nine grandchildren and...

Darlene H. Spight , 62, passed away on February 20, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Fagin Gibbs, age 77, was born in Walnut, MS on September 23, 1944, to the late Ozell Gibbs and late Mary Louise Clemmer Gibbs. He departed this life on February 19, 2022, with family at his side. In 1963 he graduated from Line Street Consolidated High School in Ripley, MS and soon after enlisted into the US Air Force. After his stint in the Air Force, he met and married Brenda J. Monroe. Together Fagin and Brenda raised four children in Davenport, IA. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters: Carmen Barnes and Carolyn Gibbs both of Ripley, MS. One son, Kevin (Allyson) Gibbs of Mt. Juliet, TN. Two sisters; Nerene Gibbs Wray and Mary (Doll) Gibbs (Carlos) Bailey all of Nashville, TN. One...

Fagin Gibbs , 77, passed away on February 19, 2022, in Nashville, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Charlie Curtis Peterson was born February 24, 1940, to the late John W. & Rosena Gillard Peterson. He departed this life at his home on Sunday, February 13, 2022, with his wife by his side. He confessed Christ at an early age at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner, MS. He was known for his famous dancing, fishing, hunting, and playing baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He worked at the Sawmill for Joe Mitch McElwain for many years. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Mary Joyce Peterson of Tiplersville, MS. One daughter: Jeannie McBride and one son: James Curtis Peterson both of Ripley, MS. One sister: Jeannie Mitchell of Tiplersville, MS....