Thompson's Mortuary

Thompson's Mortuary "Caring For You and Your Loved Ones" We serve each family with great pride, one family at a time. We feel this is the most important aspect of a funeral.

For over 50 years, our community has entrusted the staff and family of Thompson's Mortuary with helping them plan the celebrations of a life lived. Located in Ripley, Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing services to the families of West Tennessee with integrity and compassion. We are honored to be of service to you and we say "Thank You" to the community and the families we have served for the

ir confidence and trust. Our experienced staff and beautiful facilities offer affordability and dignity to families of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, consistent with your expectation. We listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration of a life lived. It's not about the casket, vault or how many flowers and limousines. We know a life has been lived and a change in the family has taken place. We take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden during the time of loss.

07/04/2026

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!!

Obituary - Mrs. Rose Marie RhodesMrs. Rose Marie Rhodes, age 95, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.Mrs...
07/02/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Rose Marie Rhodes

Mrs. Rose Marie Rhodes, age 95, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Mrs. Rose Marie Rhodes is survived by her three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation for Mrs. Rose Marie Rhodes will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Rose Marie Rhodes will follow visitation on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN

Interment: Ripley Memorial Gardens-Ripley, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

Obituary - Ms. Ada TyusMs. Ada Tyus, age 81, traded time for eternity on Sunday, June 21, 2026.Ms. Ada Tyus is survived...
06/29/2026

Obituary - Ms. Ada Tyus

Ms. Ada Tyus, age 81, traded time for eternity on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Ms. Ada Tyus is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Smith of Ripley, TN and Linda Tyus of Clarksville, TN; one son, Joe Tyus of Ripley, TN; one brother, Thomas Earl Tyus of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Ms. Ada Tyus will be held Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN.

Funeral Service for Ms. Ada Tyus will follow visitation on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN

Interment: Gospel Rock Cemetery-Ripley, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

Obituary - Mrs. Louise WilliamsMrs. Louise Williams, age 84, traded time for eternity on Thursday, June 25, 2026.Mrs. L...
06/27/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Louise Williams

Mrs. Louise Williams, age 84, traded time for eternity on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Mrs. Louise Williams is survived by her husband, Hardy Lee Williams, Sr. of Florida; three daughters, Ida Williams of Ripley, TN, and Sherry Currie and Mary Williams, both of Des Moines, IA; one son, Hardy Lee Williams, Jr. of Ripley, TN; three sisters, Inell Scott of Dorchester, MA, Ida B. Deberry of Chicago, IL, and Pauline Deberry of Wetumpka, AL; seven brothers, Herman Deberry of Ripley, TN, Curtis Deberry of Newbern, TN, James Deberry and Joel Deberry, both of Chicago, IL, Mose Deberry, Jr. and Ray L. Deberry, both of Wetumpka, AL, and Robert Deberry of Rocky Mount, NC; eight grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Louise Williams will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Louise Williams will follow visitation on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00 am - Ripley, TN.

Interment: Elam Cemetery-Ripley, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

Obituary - Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory, age 73, traded time for eternity on Friday, June 26, 2026.M...
06/27/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory

Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory, age 73, traded time for eternity on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory is survived by her husband, Dickie Vanstory of Ripley, TN; one daughter, Emily Hicks of Ripley, TN; two sisters, Kathy Holmes and Joyce Kirby, both of Ripley, TN; and three grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory will be held Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Peggy Ann Vanstory will follow visitation on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Interment: Poplar Grove Cemetery-Henning, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

06/27/2026

A Message of Gratitude to Thompson’s Mortuary...

​To the Thompson’s Mortuary Family—Austin, Vera, Vernon, Vernadean, Andre, Arlene, and Traci

​On behalf of the Anderson and Wynn families, we want to extend our deepest, most heartfelt appreciation to each of you during the loss of our beloved father, Thomas Earl Wynn.

​For over 30 years, our families have shared a bond that transcends business—we are bound by a lifelong, non-bloodline tie that means the world to us. In our time of deepest grief, having people we love and trust guide us through made all the difference.

​We were completely and totally satisfied with everything. The services you provided were nothing short of pure perfection—absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Thank you for your flawless professionalism, your gentle comfort, and for ensuring that every single detail was perfectly in place to honor our dad.

​You took care of us like family because you are family. To borrow the perfect words of Uncle Henry, the care you gave us was simply: ​"All That's Good."

​With endless love and appreciation,
​The Anderson/Wynn Family

Obituary - Mr. Patrick B. HawthorneMr. Patrick B. Hawthorne, age 58, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026...
06/26/2026

Obituary - Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne

Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne, age 58, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne is survived by his daughter, Ava Hawthorne of Munford. TN; three sisters, Patricia Sanders and Cynthia Johnson, both of Ripley, TN and Shelia Cunningham of Houston, TX; and one brother, Curtis Hawthorne, Jr. of Ripley, TN.

Visitation for Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN

Visitation for Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne will also be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am - Nelson Chapel Baptist Church-Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mr. Patrick B. Hawthorne will follow visitation on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 am - Nelson Chapel Baptist Church-Ripley, TN

Interment: Canfield Cemetery-Ripley, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

Obituary - Mr. George Northcott Mr. George Northcott, age 92, traded time for eternity on Thursday, June 18, 2026.Mr. G...
06/21/2026

Obituary - Mr. George Northcott

Mr. George Northcott, age 92, traded time for eternity on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Mr. George Northcott is survived by his son, Larry (Mitzi) Northcott of Ripley, TN; and two grand- children, Ginny Wade of Jacksonville, AR and Ambria Queen of Ripley, TN.

Graveside Service for Mr. George Northcott will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00 am - Trinity Cemetery-Nutbush, TN.

Interment: Trinity Cemetery-Nutbush, TN

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

06/20/2026

Homegoing Celebration for Sis. Shirley J. Deberry

Obituary - Mr. William Greer RhodesMr. William Greer Rhodes, age 68, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026...
06/19/2026

Obituary - Mr. William Greer Rhodes

Mr. William Greer Rhodes, age 68, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Mr. William Greer Rhodes is survived by his wife, Pamela Rhodes of Ripley, TN; his mother, Rose Rhodes; one daughter, Kimberly Dawn Rhodes White of Maurice, LA; two sons, William C. Rhodes and Jason Young, both of Ripley, TN; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation for Mr. William Greer Rhodes will be held Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am -Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN.

Funeral Service for Mr. William Greer Rhodes will follow visitation on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN.

Interment: Ripley Memorial Gardens-Ripley, TN'

Please note that COVID-19 is still presenting itself; therefore, we ask that you would consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

Address

150 Volz Avenue
Ripley, TN
38063

Telephone

+17316359322

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Thompson's Mortuary posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category