Russell Arge Rippey, 91, of Mingo, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home outside Ira. Russell’s family will greet friends from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 2, at Union Chapel in rural Ira, followed by burial at Union Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to Union Chapel can be left at the funeral home or at the church on the day of the service.