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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

Ruthie Dean Duvall Mauney, 89, resident of the Dry Creek community, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Senatobia Health & Rehabilitation Center. Services for Mrs. Mauney will be Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home. Bro. Marvin Robbins will officiate, and visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in the Dry Creek community. Mrs. Mauney was born on June 20, 1933, in Arkansas, the daughter of the late William Arthur and Maggie Anna Lee Ferrell Duvall. She was a graduate of the Wilson Public School System in Arkansas and married her sweetheart Arnold Kenneth Mauney on May 11, 1957. She was...

On Friday, April 28, 2023, Johnny Dean Ferguson, 76, resident of West Memphis, AR, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Ferguson will be at 1 PM Thursday, May 4 at Canaan Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 11 AM. Bro. Paul Adams will officiate and Personal Reflections will be given by family and friends. A Graveside Service will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Ferguson was born August 23, 1946 in Dermott, AR, the son of the late William Nolan and Ruby Gladys Mayberry Ferguson. After receiving his education in the Overton Public School System in Memphis, he began his hard-working,...

TIPPAH COUNTY Timothy Lee "Tim" Brown ,61, died April 07, 2023, at At his residence in Ripley. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Ripley Funeral Home .

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth."- Psalm 121:1-2 On Tuesday evening, April 4, 2023, Marie Roberson Shinall, 89, resident of Ripley, peacefully departed this life at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley surrounded by family. Funeral Services honoring the well lived life of Mrs. Shinall will be at 1 PM Friday, April 7 at Turner's Chapel Church with Bro. Howard Goolsby and her grandson, Chris Shinall officiating. Burial will follow in Criswell Cemetery. Mrs. Shinall was born December 12, 1933 in Tippah County, the daughter of the late John and Alma Jeter Roberson. She received her education at Centre...

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Ruble Waymon Huddleston , 61, passed away Monday, Apr 03, 2023, in Ashland. at as the result of an automobile accident Services will be at Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 11AM until time of service

Sandra Dale Carter Alberson,71, resident of Tippah County, passed away peacefully, on April 3, 2023 at Diversicare Health and Rehab in Ripley. Services honoring the life of Ms. Alberson will be Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with burial following at Friendship Cemetery in Benton County. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5PM until 8PM and will continue Wednesday from 9AM until time of service at The Ripley Funeral Home. A faithful member of Friendship Methodist Church, Mrs. Alberson was born May 10, 1951, in Tippah County to the late Gillus and Louise Taylor Carter. She was a 1970 graduate of Falkner High School and was a valued...

We are gathered to celebrate the life of Neva Sue Green Carter, who passed on March 28, 2023 in her home in Ripley at the age of 87. As a devout Christian, Mrs. Carter served First Baptist as a daycare teacher for 15 plus years, helped with VBS, and taught Sunday school for 50 years. She also served her community by volunteering as a cub scout leader and 4H leader for many years. She spent her pastime babysitting all her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and known to many as "Granny". She is survived by her three sons: Trent (Belinda) of Ripley, Phillip of Memphis, and Jarrett (Janelle) of Memphis. Three grandchildren: Anna Cockrell (Jerry), Corbin Carter (Kristin),...

Sylvia Carter Barkley, lifetime resident of Ripley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on her 95th birthday, March 24, 2023. Services honoring the life of Mrs. Carter was Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home, with Bro. Dudley Waddle officiating. Burial was held at Tippah Memorial Gardens. A devout Christian, Mrs. Barkley was born in Tippah County, the daughter of Lewis and Vera Mae Dixon. She was a graduate of Tippah County Public School System and was a valued employee of Red Kap as an inspector until her retirement. Her faith was a reflection of her unselfish life as a wife, mother, granny, sister and aunt. Mrs. Barkley was a faithful member of First...

Lifelong resident of Walnut, Wallace Lane Bell, 91, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Bell will be at 4 PM Sunday, March 26 at Harmony Baptist Church in Walnut with Bro. Ron Mitchell and Bro. Randy Buse officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Bell was born February 17, 1932 in Walnut, the son of the late Archie, Sr and Lavern Proctor Bell. He was a 1951 graduate of Walnut High School, continued his education at Northeast Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelor of...

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Sylvia Carter Barkley , 95, passed away Thursday, Mar 24, 2023, in Oxford. at Baptist Memorial Hospital Services will be at Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2PM at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 11AM until time of service.

TIPPAH COUNTY Alvis Jule "Pop" Morrison ,89, died March 23, 2023, at at his residence in Ripley. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Ripley Funeral Home .

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Angela Gail Ray Kennamore , 62, passed away Thursday, Mar 16, 2023, in Ripley. at at her residence Services will be at Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 Noon at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at Tuesday, March 22, 2023 from 5PM until 8PM Ripley Funeral Home.

TIPPAH COUNTY -- Marshal Paden Glissen , 74, passed away Thursday, Mar 16, 2023, in Falkner. at at his residence Services will be at Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 12 Noon at Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home Visitation will be at 10AM until 12 Noon

A Great Ol' Soul, Marshal Paden Glissen, 74, resident of Falkner, passed away at his residence Thursday, March 16, 2023 following an extended illness. Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Glissen were held 12 Noon, Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the Heritage chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Doc Shelton and Bro. Jeremy Hughey officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Born April 17, 1948, Mr. Glissen was the son of the late Sydney and Claudia Etta Glissen. He was a 1966 graduate of Falkner High School and was married to his beloved wife of 47 years, Ruth Glissen, who survives. A "Jack of all Trades", Mr. Glissen was blessed with talented hands and was a self...

TIPPAH COUNTY Marshal Paden Glissen ,74, died March 16, 2023, at at his residence in Falkner. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Ripley Funeral Home .