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Patsy Ann Cox Brooks age, 81, was born on October 11, 1942 in Ripley, MS, to the late Frank Richard Cox and Laddie (Maxwell) Cox Johnson. She confessed a love of Christ at an early age at Moses Chapel United Methodist Church in Ripley, MS. Patsy was employed at Biltrite Corporation for a number of years before health difficulties led to her retirement. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Joseph Brooks, Robert Brooks, Charlene Brooks, Norlene Green, Christopher (Gloria) Brooks, Tracy(Cotina) Brooks, Stacey(Lanedra) Brooks, Shelia Brooks and Jennifer Brooks. Her best friend and confidant Arquilla Thomas, twenty-one grandchildren and twenty great- grandchildren. Visitation will be...

RIPLEY, MS Patsy H. Brooks ,81, died November 30, 2023, 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.

Frederick Spears, age 64 was born in Tippah County MS., on August 7, 1959, to the parents of the late Paddie J. and Leroy Spears. He began his celebration of life on November 26, 2023, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. He began his life of knowing Christ at an early age at Bethlehem MBC, Falkner, MS. He enjoyed washing cars and being around his family and friends. He graduated from Ripley High School, in Ripley, MS. He was an employee of The Biltrite Corporation Ripley, MS for 20 years. He leaves his cherished memories to his companion Zelma Spears; two loving daughters: Manniya Williams of Ripley MS., and Candice Green of Cordova TN; two sons Kevin Brown (Deliah) of Cordova TN.,...

RIPLEY, MS Frederick L. Spears ,64, died November 26, 2023, at Diversicare in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Frankie Lee Johnson, age 71, was born on May 3rd, 1952, to the late Joe Morris and Nylene Johnson. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until his health declined. He married Sherri Hokey on November 24th, 1994. No children were born to this union. For 20 years, he served as a volunteer Firefighter with the Falkner Fire Department. He was employed for many years as a highway contractor, roofer, and his last employment was with ILM as a highway crew supervisor where he was employed for 15 years. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Sherri Hokey Johnson, a daughter, Sylvia Hokey of Phoenix, AZ, a son, Leif...

TIPLERSVILLE, MS Frankie Lee Johnson ,71, died November 08, 2023, at Home in Tiplersville, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

Billy Albert Rainer Sr. age 69, was born on August 14, 1954, to Mr. Earnest "Petro" Jefferson Rainer and Mrs. Eula Lee Rainer at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. In 1972, he graduated from Falkner High School and worked for many furniture companies such as Ashley Furniture and Albany Industries soon after. He married Feddie Johnson and welcomed two children. Later, he met and married Mrs. Laurie Ann Blackwell and was blessed enough to have two more children. He attended Bethlehem Baptist Church in Falkner, MS. He passed away on November 3, 2023, at Magnolia Health Center in Corinth, MS after fighting a long battle to cancer. He leaves behind his memories to cherish, his wife Laurie Ann...

TIPLERSVILLE, MS Billy Rainer ,69, died November 03, 2023, 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.

Jimmy Davis Vance, age 60, was born July 6, 1963, in Ripley, MS to the late Louise Black and Napelon Judon. He gained his wings on October 23, 2023, at Booneville Hospital in Prentiss County. He attended Ripley High School and participated in various sports. He later worked for Tippah County Co-Op for many years. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John M.B.C. On December 3, 2001, he married the love of his life, Fannie Lee Scott. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife: Fannie Lee Scott; four stepchildren: Tabitha Scott, Tarrence Edgeston, Jacqeline Jones and Dominince Spight (Adriana). His siblings: Hurbert Black of Ripley, MS, Ethel Foot of Aurora, IL, Rilla Girley of...

RIPLEY, MS Jimmy D. Vance ,60, died October 23, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. our beloved Sis. Annie Pearl Simmons Foster went to receive her eternal reward. Annie was born on February 11, 1959, in Tippah County, MS to the late Joe Allen Simmons and Aline Cook Simmons. She was a 1979, graduate of Blue Mountain High School and later became an alumni of Northeast Community College where she received her Associate's Degree in Child Care Development. She accepted Christ at an early age at Cotton Plant True Bible Way, then later moved her membership to Love Praise Tabernacle Holiness Church where she served on the Usher Board, Pastor's Aid Committee, Church Secretary, Finance Committee,...

NEW ALBANY, MS Annie P. Foster ,64, died October 17, 2023, 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.

Life began for Brenda Lee McDonald-Brooks, age 62, on April 6, 1961, at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS to Annette Simmons and the late Thomas Earl McDonald. She graduated from Pine Grove High School in 1978. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of the St. John M.B.C where she served in the choir & usher board until her health failed. She was employed at Foot Caress, Prentiss Factory, BenchCraft & Plumrose USA and she retired after 35 years. She was joined in holy matrimony in 1996 to Robert Brooks and one son was born to this union and together they also raised her oldest son. She leaves to cherish her memories; her mother, Annette McDonald;...

RIPLEY, MS Brenda McDonald Brooks ,62, died October 08, 2023, 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.

Mr. John Earl McDonald, age 77, was born May 19, 1946, to Henry and Mary Maxwell McDonald. He departed this life on September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and friends. At an early age, he joined Berea MB Church and remained there until his death. He attended Line Street Consolidated High School. He worked for Dan Elder Moving Services for more than 30 years. He later worked for Jan-Pro and Ashley's Furniture until his health failed. He coached softball for many years, which he loved, but Quartet singing was his passion. He first joined the singing group "The Pilgrim Aires" and then later became an original "Gospel Aires". Later on, he formed a singing group with is family "The...

RIPLEY, MS John E. McDonald ,77, died September 17, 2023, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS .

Frances Alice Green Beasley age, 67, was born November 23, 1955, to George Green and Mattie Mae Mentora Keys. She attended U.C.T.S. and after segregation she attended and graduated from Ingomar Attendance Center in 1973, where she was an outstanding basketball player. She accepted a hope in Christ at an early age, and joined Pleasant Grove M.B.C. After being united in Holy Matrimony to Tommie Beasley she joined Watson Grove M.B.C where she served as Deaconess, Pastor Aide Committee chairperson, choir president, kitchen committee president, and church secretary. Later she returned back to Pleasant Grove and served faithfully until her health failed. She worked at Munsing Wear for many...

Ada Fay was born on May 31st, 1943, to Willie and Mayree Colyer of Ripley She attended Tippah County High School and was part of the class of 1961. In 1966 Ms. Ruckes welcomed her only child Louis Ruckes III into the world. Ms. Ruckes started her work-life adventure at Walmart, where she worked for 22 years as an Assistant Manager before retiring. Ada Fay became a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church at a young age where she began her journey through Christ. Memories will continue to be shared by three granddaughters, Rebbecca Ruckes (Sherrod) of Ripley, Kaitland Ruckes of Ripley, and Alexandria Ruckes of Ripley; two great-grandchildren, Mia E. Ruff and Jaxon L. Ruff; one sister...

RIPLEY, MS Ada Ruckes ,80, died August 21, 2023, at Home in Ripley, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS.

NEW ALBANY, MS Frances Beasley ,67, died August 21, 2023, at Home in New Albany, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS .

Katie Lee Cox was granted her wings on August 17, 2023. Katie was born on December 29, 1945 to the late D.W. Luster and Bama Braddock in Ripley, MS. She was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board, Purple Missionary Team, and Herod of Jericho Court #553. She was a faithful employe at Biltrite Corporation for more than 20 years. She was married to R.C. Peterson to this union one son, Ray Curtis Peterson. She was married to the late Leland Cox and to this union one daughter Jennifer Lewis. She is survived by one brother Billy (Sarah) Braddock of Ripley, MS, two sisters: Bobbie Jean (Dennis) Buggs of Grand Junction, TN...