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"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 their 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.

11/27/2025

We, at Thompson's Mortuary, extend our deepest gratitude to our community for placing your trust in us during your times of need. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve your families with dignity and care, and we hold the memories of those you've lost in our hearts this season. We wish you a peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving.

11/27/2025

Obituary - Mr. Cleophus Anderson, Sr.

Mr. Cleophus Anderson, Sr., age 82, entered eternal rest on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Mr. Cleophus Anderson, Sr. is survived by his three daughters, Sherrie Anderson, Viola Anderson, and Antonia Anderson, all of Milwaukee, WI; four sons, Michael Anderson, Cleophus Anderson, Jr., and Derek Anderson, all of Milwaukee, WI, and Christopher Anderson of Houston, TX; three sisters, Georgia Spivey of Hampton, VA, Alonia Anderson of Seattle, WA, and Shirley Anderson of Ripley, TN; one brother, Booker T. Anderson, Jr. of Nashville, TN; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Cleophus Anderson, Sr. will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am - Holly Grove Baptist Church-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. Cleophus Anderson, Sr. will follow visitation on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 am - Holly Grove 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.

11/26/2025

Obituary - Mr. Kelvin D'onnie Mitchell

Mr. Kelvin D'onnie Mitchell, age 45, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Mr. Kelvin D'onnie Mitchell is survived by his mother, Arnita Cox of Dyersburg, TN; and one sister, Shanetta Cox of Dyersburg, TN.

Visitation for Mr. Kelvin D'onnie Mitchell will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm - New Bethel Baptist Church- Dyersburg, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. Kelvin D'onnie Mitchell will follow visitation on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm - New Bethel Baptist Church-Dyersburg, TN.

Interment: Memorial Park-Dyersburg, TN

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

11/26/2025

Obituary - Mr. James "Gregg" Land

Mr. James "Gregg" Land, age 54, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Mr. James "Gregg" Land is survived by his mother, Doris Ann Land of Ripley, TN; father, James T. Land of Ripley, TN; two sons, Jordan "JT" Land and Eli Land, both of Ripley, TN; one brother, Chad Land of Ripley, TN; and one grandchild, Jaxston Land of Ripley, TN.

Visitation for Mr. James "Gregg" Land will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. James "Gregg" Land will follow visitation on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel- 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.

11/19/2025

Obituary - Mr. Dominique Dewayne Brooks

Mr. Dominique Dewayne Brooks, age 35, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Mr. Dominique Dewayne Brooks is survived by his father, Larry Dewayne (Mochelle) Brooks of Ripley, TN; three daughters, Miyuanna Preston and Damariah Brooks, both of Ripley, TN, and Morgan Pearson of Nashville, TN; four sons, Dominique Dewayne Brooks, Jr. and Tru Brooks, both of Nashville, TN, and Aiden Brooks and Braden Brooks, both of Ripley, TN; one sister, Ashley Brooks of Ripley, TN; five brothers, Cedric Richardson, Larry Dewayne Brooks Jr., and Stefan Johnson, all of Memphis, TN, and Jeremy Glass and Jermaine Glass, both of Ripley, TN; two grandmothers, Katie Crook and Janice Farmer, both of Ripley, TN.

Visitation for Mr. Dominique Dewayne Brooks will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. Dominique Dewayne Brooks will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 am - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN.

Interment: Bluff 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.

11/19/2025

Obituary - Mrs. Donna Marie Ray

Mrs. Donna Marie Ray, age 74, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Mrs. Donna Marie Ray is survived by her daughter, Sheny Pittman of Cordova, TN; two sons, Thomas Ray, Jr. of Munford, TN and Jeffery Ray of Memphis TN; three brothers, Cliford Forest Whitehom, Jr. of Euless, TX, Steven Whitehorn of San Antonio, TX, and Daniel Whitehorn of Van Couver, WA; and nine grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Donna Marie Ray will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mrs. Donna Marie Ray will follow visitation on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN.

Interment: West TN State Veterans Cemetery-Memphis, TN

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

11/11/2025

Thompson's Mortuary honors all who served. Happy Veterans Day!

10/31/2025

Obituary - Ms. Yolanda Reneé Carter

Ms. Yolanda Reneé Carter, age 55, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Ms. Yolanda Reneé Carter is survived by her three daughters, Porshanna Broadnax, De' Angela Carter and Heaven Gibson, all of Ripley, TN; two sons, Kéal Carter of Detroit, Ml and Zachariah Gibson of Ripley, TN; four sisters, Joanne Carter of Ripley, TN, Helen Brown of San Antonio, TX, and Wonder Jean Carter and Charlotte Carter, both of Detroit, MI; two brothers, Eunice Carter and James (Claudia) Capers, both of Ripley, TN; and four grandchildren.

Visitation for Ms. Yolanda Reneé Carter will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary, Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Ms. Yolanda Reneé Carter will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00 am - Elam Baptist Church-Ripley, TN.

Interment: Bluff 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.

10/23/2025

Obituary - Minister Cora Lee Robinson

Minister Cora Lee Robinson, age 86, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Minister Cora Lee Robinson is survived by her four daughters, Evangelist Sandra (Pastor Pipkin) Pipkin of Milan, TN, Kimberly (Vincent) Lee of Chicago, IL Dedee L (Alex) Riley of Dyersburg, TN, and Shawana (Keith) Lee of Chicago, IL; two sons, Victor (Tomeka) Lee of Nashville, TN and Duvellasha L (Tonya McGaughey) Lee of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Jannie Moore and Betty (Louis) Bonner, both of Chicago, IL; one brother, Clarence (Mary) Fields of Ripley, TN; twenty-five grand- children and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Minister Cora Lee Robinson will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm - St. Luke Baptist Church-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Minister Cora Lee Robinson will follow visitation on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm - St. Luke Baptist Church-Ripley, TN.

Interment: St. Luke 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.

10/23/2025

Obituary - Mr. Steven L. Vaughn

Mr. Steven L. Vaughn, age 46, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Mr. Steven L. Vaughn is survived by his mother, Beverly (Bobby) Eison of Gates,TN; one daughter, Lacy Vaughn of TN; two sons, J' dan Lee Vaughn of North Dakota and Elijah Vaughn of Georgia; three sisters, Brittney Eison of TN, Michelle Vaughn of Illinois, and Athena Rivard of Tennessee; one brother, Tristan (Emilie) Vaughn of Alabama; grandparents, Shirley (Douglas) Moore of Tennessee, Levelle Lacy of Missouri, and
Mary Earl Eison of Tennessee.

Visitation for Mr. Steven L. Vaughn will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. Steven L. Vaughn will be follow visitation on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-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.

10/23/2025

Obituary - Mrs. Gloria Jean Manns

Mrs. Gloria Jean Manns, age 69, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Mrs. Gloria Jean Manns is survived by her daughter, Tamarus (Derrick) Dixon of Ripley, TN; one son, Christopher Holloway of Texas; two sisters, Janice Pitts and Wilma Williams, both of Ripley, TN; three brothers, Johnny Manns and Willie James Manns, both of Milwaukee, WI, and RJ Manns of Jackson, TN; and four grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Gloria Jean Manns will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm - Thompson's Mortuary Chapel-Ripley, TN.

Funeral service for Mrs. Gloria Jean Manns will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm - Holly Grove Baptist Church-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.

10/23/2025

Obituary - Mr. William Eric Tates

Mr. William Eric Tates, age 64, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Mr. William Eric Tates is survived by his daughter, Erica Tates-Washington of Ripley, TN; nine sisters, Emma Mae Higginbottom, Cassandra Tates, Paula Brown and Linda Faye Hill-Ali, all of Halls, TN, Mary E. McKinney of Milwaukee, WI, Shirley Wright and Clarrice Hart, both of Dyersburg, TN, Betty Gardner of Broken Arrow, OK, and Bobbie Palmer of Shelbyville, TN; six brothers, Walter (Mary) Tates, Sr. of Halls, TN, Frederick (Cheryl) Tates of Jackson, TN, Ralph Taylor of Chicago, IL, Brian Taylor of Ripley, TN, Keith Taylor of Halls, TN, and Jeffrey Taylor of Newbern, TN; and six grand- children.

Visitation for Mr. William Eric Tates will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm - Fountain of Life Ministries-Halls, TN.

Funeral service for Mr. William Eric Tates will follow visitation on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm - Fountain of Life Ministries-Halls, TN.

Interment: Rhodes and Strayhorn Cemetery-Gates, 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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