Harvie L Knox , 86, passed away on April 16, 2021, 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.

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 Christ Jesus at an early age and joined St. John MBC in Ripley, MS and later rededicated her life at Terry Street Church of Christ where she remained until death. Ms. Black leaves to cherish her memories...

Dorothy J. Black , 70, passed away on April 08, 2021, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

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 deciding to go to nursing school at Northeast Community College. After graduating she started her career as an LPN at Ripley Manor. Then she became a registered nurse. She was known as a "Jill of all Trades"....

Shirley Sullivan , 71, passed away on April 03, 2021, at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

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 Airfare Base in Montgomery, AL. They were married December 13,1944, moved to Hampton, VA and eventually made Tiplersville, MS their final earthly residence. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, AL, she later attended Rust College in Holly Springs, MS. She retired from Tippah County Hospital. She joined Bethlehem Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her passing. She served as Usher Board president, Baptist Training Union teacher, Sunday school teacher, Missionary leader, and Director...

Elaine Simelton , 96, passed away on March 26, 2021, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

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 and April Spight of Ohio; One sister Jo Ann Miller of Indiana and seven brothers: Andy Johnson of San Antonio, Texas, Dan Johnson, Ray Johnson, Bobby Johnson all of Chicago, Ill, John Johnson of...

Billy J. Johnson , 74, passed away on March 11, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, 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 married until his passing for 52 years. She leaves to cherish her loving memories three sons: Mack (Polly) Peterson, Gerald (Janice) Peterson, Lamont (Tonya) Peterson, all of Tiplersville, MS. One daughter, Lisa...

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 godsisters, Ladresha (Jake) Jackson-Swinford and Kadeji "Dee Dee" Jackson . Two godbrothers, Dejun (Stashia) Jackson and Tom Jackson all of Blue Mountain, MS. Two aunts, Easter Boyd and Sharon Vance both of...

Marcus Gleen , 28, passed away on February 26, 2021, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

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, Annette McDonald of Ripley, MS. Three grandchildren: Tierra, Sierra and Kadence all of Ripley, MS. One brother, Rafael McDonald; two sisters: Tamara (Clovis) McDonald of Ripley, MS. and Kewana Shafer of Milwaukee, WI. Two special...

Ethan Sinclair Prather, 25, was born September 14, 1995 to the late Kerri Prather and David Prather of Falkner, MS. Ethan departed his life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Ethan was joined in holy matrimony to Osheuna Prather and to this union two children were born. Ethan enjoyed playing basketball, riding his motorcycles, truck driving, and especially spending time with his family and friends. Ethan leaves to mourn, his wife, Osheuna Prather, two daughters; Payton and Paisley Prather all of Ripley, MS. One God daughter; Sacoyia Sanders of Ripley, MS. One sister; Eberi Bledsoe of Ripley and one brother Devon. Grandparents; Ron and Brenda...

Mary Irene McDonald, 97, was born February 3, 1924 unto Levi Maxwell and Ethel Cox Maxwell. She departed this life February 5, 2021 at her home in Ripley, MS. At an early age she joined Berea M.B. Church, where she remained a faithful member, missionary, choir member and Mother of the Church until her death. She was a long time employee at Prather's Place until she retired. She was united into holy matrimony with Henry Davis McDonald at a young age. Mary is survived by her six children; John Earl McDonald, Ethel Mae Burress, Troy Davis McDonald, Margrette Gean Braddock, and Linda Faye McDonald all of Ripley, MS., Charles Edward (Margaret) McDonald of Holly Springs, MS and her adopted son...

Marchelle Sharee Burns, 26, was born to Maurice and Zolia Burns July 21, 1994 at New Albany Hospital in New Albany, MS. She departed this life for her eternal home February 5, 2021 in Tupelo, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner, MS where she remained until her death. She leaves to cherish her legacy of compassion and love to her daughter, Marleigh Lavaugh Fair, mother Zolia Burns, father, Maurice Burns, three sisters; Yolanda Garner of Blue Mountain, MS, Marketta Burns and Cierra Burns both of St. Louis, MO. Three nieces and one nephew; Jordan Liner, KaiOnna Burns, John Dailey Jr., Kanai Burns. One great niece; Ramayah Jordan, extended...

Marchelle Burns , 26, passed away on February 05, 2021, 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.

Mary McDonald , 97, passed away on February 05, 2021, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Marie Cox, 73, was born June 6, 1947 to the late Edward and Virlena Carter. She departed this life on January 31, 2021 at The Northeast Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age. A faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed at the Tippah County Hospital in housekeeping until she retired. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Eugene Cox and unto the union three children was born. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons; Henry (Lashelle) Cox and Corey Cox and one daughter Carmen Cox all of Ripley, MS. One grandson Tavaris (Nicole) Story that was raised as a son and four other grandchildren: Demetric Clemmer, Sheena...

Marie Cox , 73, passed away on January 31, 2021, 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.

On August 24, 1948 in Tiplersville, Mississippi Mary Neomia Owens graced this earth. Mary was the 10th birth to L.B. Gibbs Sr. and Gennie L. (Blake) Gibbs. On January 27, 2021, God said "Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant", and received Mary into His arms at the blessed age of 72 years old. She was one of the first African Americans to integrate the Tippah County school system. She went on to receive an education and was hired as the first African American to work at Foodland grocery store and then landing what would be her career job at The Peoples Bank of Ripley, Mississippi where she was once again the first African American to work in the banking industry in Tippah County. Mary...