All Obituaries

Billie Jeanette Sullivan, 58, passed away Thursday, March 04, 2021, at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley. The family has requested a Private Service at a later date. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home. The Ripley Funeral Home invites you to share memories.

Sharon Gowdy Graves, 55, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. The family has requested a private family graveside service. A public visitation will be Wednesday, March 3 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home. Memories will be continued to be shared by her husband, Kenny Graves of Ripley, one daughter, Jessica Graves (Chase) of Tupelo, her father, Paul Gowdy (Brenda) of Ripley, a brother, Michael...

Sharon Edwards Benitez, 65, resident of Blue Springs, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo following an extended illness. A Graveside Service will be in the Center Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Benitez was born February 18, 1956 in Louisiana, the daughter of Stella Purvis Edwards Byrd of Union County and the late William M. Edwards Jr. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Juan Gabriel Morales Benetiz of...

John Linden Pampel, 80, resident of Thaxton, went to his eternal reward on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis following a brief illness.   The family has requested A Service of Remembrance in Watseka, Illinois at a later date. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care.   Mr. Pampel was born August 18, 1940 to the late Frank and Catherine Pampel in Oak Park, Illinois. He was a graduate of DePaul University ,...

Bobby Ray "Bob" Hallmark, 74, resident of the Ecru Community, passed away Monday evening, February 22, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo following an extended illness.   A Private Family Interment will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery near Wynne, AR. Arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care.   Mr. Hallmark was born April 6, 1946 in Tulia, TX, the son of the late Andrew Franklin and Alice Seago...

"His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:21   On Sunday morning, February 21, 2021, Virgil Leroy "Buddy" Sides,Jr, 63, departed this life unexpectedly of natural causes in the comfort of his home.   A Private Family Service will be at 2 PM Wednesday, February 24 in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with long time friend, Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Private interment...

Samantha Joyce Grostick, 27, resident of Ripley and former resident of Michigan, departed this life Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.   The family has requested a private service. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home.   Samantha was born May 17, 1993 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Kimberly Turic Kleeth (Tom) of Wyoming, Michigan. She was a graduate of the Michigan Public School System and was currently employed with Elite Elastomers...

  On Monday morning, February 15, 2021, John Adams Richardson, Jr., 89, resident of the Dumas Community, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home following an extended illness.   Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Richardson will be at 2 PM Sunday, February 21 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with his pastor and long time friend, Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Weir's Chapel Cemetery.   Born March 16, 1931 in...

Roy Allen passed on Sunday, February 14, 2021, on Valentine's Day, the cause, Heart.   He was born in Marshall County, MS. He leaves his wife Peggy J. Allen, married almost 48 years this year. They lived at Rosemark, TN on Brunswick Road, forever.   Roy had a plumbing company, Roy Allen and Sons Plumbing. Retired, he was 77 years old. His late parents were Relay and Addie Mae Allen, from Ashland, MS. He leaves two sons, Roy Benjamin Allen, from Ashland, MS and Shannon...

Jimmy Wayne Palmer, 83, resident of Hernando, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Desoto County following an extended illness.   Funeral Services honoring the life of Mr. Palmer will be at 1 PM Monday, February 22 at Golden Hill Church near Ripley With Bro. Mark Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home.   Mr. Palmer was born April 10, 1937...