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.

Obituary - Mrs. Shelia Cytoys DillardMrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard, age 65, traded time for eternity on Wednesday, May 27,...
06/03/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard

Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard, age 65, traded time for eternity on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard is survived by her husband, Mark-Anthony Dillard, Sr. of Henning, TN; two daughters, Takia (Kiana) Liggeons of Aubrey, TX and Ebonye Dillard of Memphis, TN; four sons, James (Samelta) Glenn of Dyersburg, TN, Trenando (Davetta) Liggeons of Covington, TN, Trent (Alicia) Liggeons, Il of Ripley, TN, and Mark Dillard, Il of Lawton, OK; two sisters, Jerdine Jones of Shaker Heights, OH and Ella Hollaway of Henning, TN; one brother, Larry Montgomery of Henning, TN; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Visitation for Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard will also be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm - New Hope CME Church-Henning, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Shelia Cytoys Dillard will follow visitation on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm - New Hope CME Church-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.

Obituary - Mrs. Maxine HardeeMrs. Maxine Hardee, age 85, traded time for eternity on Friday, May 29, 2026.Mrs. Maxine H...
06/03/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Maxine Hardee

Mrs. Maxine Hardee, age 85, traded time for eternity on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Mrs. Maxine Hardee is survived by her three daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Gragg of Atoka, TN, Brenda Pegg of Ripley, TN, and Sherry (Ron) Gulledge of Dickson, TN; one son, William Hardee, Jr. of Ripley, TN; three sisters, Pauline (Harold) Pillow of Humboldt, TN, and Faye Rose and Lillian Dooley, both of Ripley, TN; two brothers, Herman (Doris) Simpson and Raymond (Michelle) Simpson, both of Ripley, TN; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Maxine Hardee will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Maxine Hardee will follow visitation on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Interment: Mary's Chapel 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. Wilma Jean WilliamsMrs. Wilma Jean Williams, age 82, traded time for eternity on Wednesday, May 27, 202...
06/03/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Wilma Jean Williams

Mrs. Wilma Jean Williams, age 82, traded time for eternity on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Mrs. Wilma Jean Williams is survived by her
daughter, Tracy Williams of Ripley, TN; one sister, Janice Pitts of Ripley, TN; three brothers, Johnnie Mann, Willie Mann of Milwaukee, WI, and R.J. Mann of Jackson, TN; and two grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Wilma Jean Williams will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Wilma Jean Williams will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery-Brownsville, 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. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr.Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr., age 68, traded time for eternity on Thursday, May 28, 20...
06/03/2026

Obituary - Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr.

Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr., age 68, traded time for eternity on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr. is survived by his three daughters, Shanna Wilson of Boliver, TN, Kristina (Dustin) Buckner of Halls, TN, and Sarah (Bobby) Bucey of Brighton, TN; one son, Gary Lynn (Amy) Helton, Jr. of Ripley, TN; three sisters, Becky (Roy) Helton of Ashville, NC, Ruby (Tim) Conder of Ripley, TN, and Denita (Thurmond) Treadway of Ripley, TN; one brother, Ronnie (Brenda) Helton of Ripley, TN; twelve, grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr. will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Funeral Service for Mr. Gary Lynn Helton, Sr. will follow visitation on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN

Interment: Bethel Berry 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 - Ms. Kristina Marie GrammerMs. Kristina Marie Grammer, age 43, traded time for eternity on Saturday, May 23, ...
05/28/2026

Obituary - Ms. Kristina Marie Grammer

Ms. Kristina Marie Grammer, age 43, traded time for eternity on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Ms. Kristina Marie Grammer is survived by her mother, Lisa Pipik of Ripley, TN; father, Rick Grammer of Choctaw, OK; one daughter, MaKynna Smith of Flint, Ml; and two brothers, Matt (Erika) Grammer of Southaven, MS and Keith (Rhonda) Grammer of LakeIand, TN.

Visitation for Ms. Kristina Marie Grammer will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN.

Funeral Service for Ms. Kristina Marie Grammer will follow visitation on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-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 - Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller, age 87, traded time for eternity on Thursday, May 21, 2026....
05/27/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller
Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller, age 87, traded time for eternity on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller is survived by her son, Pastor William (Rose) Jarrett of Ripley, TN; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren

Visitation for Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Visitation for Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller will also be held Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm - St. Mark M.B. Church-Henning, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Gloria Jean Miller will follow visitation on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm - St. Mark M.B. Church-Henning, TN

Interment: Garden of Everlasting Life-Covington, 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 - Dr. Walter Franklin Williams Walter Franklin “Frank” Williams, Sr, age 79, of Arlington, TN departed this li...
05/27/2026

Obituary - Dr. Walter Franklin Williams

Walter Franklin “Frank” Williams, Sr, age 79, of Arlington, TN departed this life on May 23, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 31, 1947 in Brownsville, TN to the late Milton Walter Williams and Wanda Griggs Williams of Halls, Tennessee.

He is survived by Mary Constance "Connie" (Elmore) Williams, his devoted wife of 57 years, his son Walter Franklin Williams, Jr. (Nicole Williams), and two grandchildren, Sarah and Katherine Williams, along with his brothers Steve and Lee Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother John Williams of Bloomington, Wisconsin. He is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces, and nephews.

Frank served in the US Navy, and the US Coast Guard. He retired in 2007 as a US Coast Guard Commander after 22 years of service.

Education was very important in his life. He earned three degrees (BS, MS, MAT) from Memphis State University. He taught physics and chemistry at Central High School. Lastly, he worked at the University of Memphis as a Haz Mat Coordinator
and retired after 20 years of service to the state of Tennessee.

He was a life-long learner, earning his MA in 2006, and then his Ph. D. in History from the University of Memphis in 2016 at the age of 69. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time outside and with his family.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Curve Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Obituary - Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr.Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr., age 44, traded time for eternity on Saturday, May ...
05/27/2026

Obituary - Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr.

Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr., age 44, traded time for eternity on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr. is survived by his father, Tony Harris, Sr. of Henning, TN; and three brothers, Darrell Harris and Terrell Harris, both of Ripley, TN, and Brandon Malone of Blytheville, AR.

Visitation for Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr. will be held Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Funeral Service for Mr. Tony Bernard Harris, Jr. will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm - New Hope CME Church-Henning, TN

Interment: Bethlehem 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.

Obituary - Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo, age 100, traded time...
05/20/2026

Obituary - Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo

Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo, age 100, traded time for eternity on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo is survived by her two sons, Edmond C. Cepparulo and Joseph Cepparulo, both of Jackson, TN; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm - First Baptist Church-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Cotten Cepparulo will follow visitation on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm - First Baptist Church-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.

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