Ripley Funeral Home

Michael Elaine "Mike" Griffin, 62, lifelong resident of Ripley, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 4, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a selfless act offering his assistance during a vehicle accident in Batesville. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mike will be 11 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Ripley High School Event Center. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 PM until 8 PM in the Heritage Chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home and will continue 9 AM until Service time on Saturday at the Ripley High School Event Center. Graveside Service with honors will follow in Tippah Memorial Gardens. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home. Mike was born July...

NEW ALBANY -- Christopher "Chris" Adair , 50, passed away Friday, Sep 01, 2023, in New Albany . at his residence Services will be at 2PM Tuesday, September 5 at Martin Baptist Church Visitation will be at 12 noon to 2 PM Martin Baptist Church .

Billy Darrell Roberson, 79, resident of Ashland passed away peacefully Monday August 28, 2023 at Ashland Health and Rehab following an extended illness. Funeral Services honoring Darrell's Life will be 2 PM Thursday August 31, 2023 in the Heritage Chapel of The Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be 5 PM until 8 PM Wednesday August 30, 2023 at The Ripley Funeral Home and will continue from 9 AM until Service Time on Thursday. Burial will be in Bluff Springs Cemetery in Benton County. Darrell was born February 15, 1944 in Tippah County to the late Roy Larson and Amanda Elizabeth Idabell Wammack Roberson and received his education from Ashland High...

RIPLEY -- Geraldine Glissen Dillard , 85, passed away Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023, in Tupelo. at Rosewood Assisted Living Services will be at 1 PM on Friday, August 25 at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at Friday, August 25 from 11 AM to 1PM The Ripley Funeral Home.

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Lou Ann Ream Hopkins, 65, resident of Falkner, passed away peacefully at her residence. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hopkins will be at 1 PM Thursday, August 24 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with visitation from 10 AM until 1 PM. Burial will follow in Hopkins Cemetery. Mrs. Hopkins was born December 19, 1957 in Delphos, OH, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruby Cavinder Ream. She received her education in the Delphos Jefferson Public School System and was a homemaker throughout her life. Mrs. Hopkins enjoyed working outside that included tending to her beautiful flowers and plants. A highly opinionated, yet thoughtful person, she will be...

TIPPAH/ BENTON COUNTIES -- Lou Ann Hopkins , 65, passed away Sunday, Aug 20, 2023, in Falkner. at at her residence Services will be at Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 1PM at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 10AM until time of service

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Henry K. Smith , 78, passed away Thursday, Aug 10, 2023, in Ripley. at Diversacare Services will be at Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 3PM at in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 1PM until 3PM

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Lisa Walker Miller , 57, passed away Wednesday, Aug 09, 2023, in Tupelo. at Sanctuary Hospice House Services will be at Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1PM at In the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 9AM until time of service

Lisa Fay Miller, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, caregiver, friend, and neighbor, left her earthly home on August 9, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Funeral Services honoring the life of Lisa will be at 11 AM Saturday, August 12 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM to 8 PM Friday, August 11 and will continue from 9 AM until service time at The Ripley Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Lisa, the only daughter and youngest child of parents, Kenneth 'Kroger' and Geneva Walker, was born on November 24, 1965. Her parents instilled a strong sense of family and faith which she...

Wilma Virginia Mathis Mauney, 91, went to her eternal home on August 1, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Funeral Services honoring Wilmas life will be 2 PM Sunday, August 6, 2023, in the Heritage Chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Richie Hatcher officiating. Visitation will be 9 AM until Service Time Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Ripley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tippah Memorial Gardens. Wilma was born on January 25, 1932, to Wardie Mathis and Birdie Studdard Mathis. She attended Peoples School. She married Russell Mauney on November 1, 1948. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Wilma was a factory worker until her retirement. After retiring, she began...

Curtis Roy Lee Ray, 83, lifelong resident of Tippah County, passed away peacefully July 29, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Funeral Service honoring the life of Mr. Ray will be 2 PM, Tuesday August 1, 2023, at Marlow Church of Christ with Bro. Donald Roberson officiating. Visitation will be 11 AM until 2 PM, Tuesday August 1, 2023, at Marlow Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements. Born January 11, 1940, Mr. Ray was the son of the late Mariom Orville and Daze Lee Paul Ray. He received his education in the Ashland Public School System and was married to his beloved wife, Mary Ann Brewer Ray for...

A shiny beam of light that was as bright and shiny as her red hair, went dim Wednesday morning, July 19, 2023 as Willadean "Nunney" Tarpley Reno, 83 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mrs. Reno will be at 2 PM Saturday, July 22 at First Baptist Church in Ripley with Pastor Stanley Phillips and Bro. Austin Hamilton officiating. Visitation will by from 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, July 22 at First Baptist with burial to follow in Tippah Memorial Gardens. Born April 27, 1940 in Lee County, Mrs. Reno was the daughter of the late Golden Jewel and Minnie Bell Putt Tarpley. She was a 1958...

FLORENCE, AL/ BENTON COUNTY -- Gerald W. "Coach" Clark , 83, passed away Thursday, Jul 03, 2023, in Florence, AL. at North Alabama Medical Center Services will be at Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1PM at Beech Hill Church of Christ Visitation will be at 11AM until time of service

Shirley Beibers Estes, 87, resident of Ripley, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023. Mrs. Estes was born January 12, 1936, in Tippah County to the late Grady and Sadie Shelton Beibers. Mrs. Estes was a graduate of Palmer School. She was married to her beloved husband Steadman Estes for 35 years who precedes her in death. Funeral Services honoring Mrs. Estes will be at 11 AM Friday, July 7 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with Minister King McCarver and Bro. Winston Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, July 6 and will continue from 9 AM to service time Friday, July 7 at The Ripley Funeral Home. Burial will be at Little Hope Cemetery in Falkner. ...

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Shirley B. Estes , 87, passed away Sunday, Jul 02, 2023, in Ripley. at MS Services will be at Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11AM at Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 5PM until 8PM Ripley Funeral Home.

BLUE MOUNTAIN -- Evangeline Jordan Rodgers , 80, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, in New Albany. at Baptist Memorial Hospital Services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 25 at The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain Visitation will be at The Ripley Funeral Home from 5 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, May 24 and will continue from 10 AM to 11 AM Thursday, May 25 at The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain.

On Monday afternoon, May 22, 2023, Evangeline Jordan Rodgers, 80, resident of Blue Mountain and loving wife, mother, sister, "Maw-Maw" and friend, passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mrs. Rodgers will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 25 at The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain with Bro. Caleb Smith and Bro. Stacey Starks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rodgers was born October 19, 1942 in Union County, the daughter of the late Homer Jordan and the late Eva Neil Jordan Hill. She received her education of the Tippah/Union County Public School System and was married June 17, 1961,to the man who...

HICKORY FLAT -- Joseph Wayne Turner , 64, passed away Monday, May 08, 2023, in Hickory Flat. at at his residence Services will be at Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1PM at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 11AM until time of service Ripley Funeral Home.

Priscilla Ann Lane Lange, 81, passed away May 6, 2023, at MS Care Center in Corinth, Ms. A Celebration of Life will be held May 27, 2023, at her daughter's residence in Walnut, Ms. Ms. Lange was born February 8, 1942, in Memphis, Tn, to the late Samuel Paul and Georgia Mae Doyle Lane. She received her education from Shelby County School System and was employed in her earlier years as a cook for Southern Towing. A Christian, Ms. Lange enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, "Words with Friends", and her daily cups of coffee. Known as "Granny Ann" to her much-adored grandchildren, she knew that family is where life begins, and love never ends. Blessed with a large family, memories will be shared...

H.L. Polston Jr, 92, resident of Potts Camp, passed away on Saturday, May 06, 2023 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Born February 11, 1931 in Tuckerman-Newport, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Dollie and Homer L. Polston. H.L. a member of Bethlehem Pentecostal Church enjoyed attending church and sharing time with his family and especially his grandchildren. A Veteran of the United States Army and retired employee of 42 years with ATT he was also a Boy Scout Leader, Volunteer Fireman and volunteer with the United States Coast Guard. After retirement H.L. spent much time traveling in his RV with his late wife of 72 years, Mary. An avid hunter and fisherman, he will be rememeberd for...

TIPPAH/PRENTISS COUNTY -- Ruthie Duvall Mauney , 89, passed away Friday, May 05, 2023, in Senatobia. at Health and Rehabilitation Center Services will be at Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2PM at Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 12 Noon until 2PM