Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Phipps,

My wife and I named our son Joshua too. Ironically, today both my wife and son are gone too. I'm very saddened to have learned of your loss. You died a hero, protecting the people of Russell County. Rest in peace. I will pray for your parents, sister, and nephew, as well as your friends, other family members and loved ones and colleagues.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

October 4, 2024

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your deputy. Please know we are grieving with you and pray for your comfort.

Sheriff Richard K. Jones
Butler County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

October 2, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

October 1, 2024

Sheriff Phipps, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

September 29, 2024

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

September 28, 2024

Officer Phipps stood between us and danger. We are Gratefull beyond words. May the Lord, in days to come ease minds and calm hearts of his Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. The Blue Line is very thin that our Officers walk.

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

September 26, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

September 25, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

September 25, 2024

May God keep you safe. We will never forget your sacrifice.

Ofc. Carlos Cuellar
Miami Beach Police Department

September 24, 2024

Rest in peace my brother as rest in the arms of our Lord.

Tom lahart Deputy Sheriff Ret.
San Diego County Sheriffs Dept.

September 23, 2024

My condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Citizen Eugenia F
N/A

September 23, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Phipps. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Russell County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 23, 2024

Rest in peace, young man. Thank you for doing all you could so our families have a safe world to fulfill dreams and futures to enjoy.

Citizen Brett Schmidt
Olathe KS

September 22, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

September 22, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

September 22, 2024

Requiescat in Paces.

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

September 22, 2024

Rest in Peace, Deputy Phipps

Jack McCoy

September 22, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

September 22, 2024

Sheriff Phipps, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your parents are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

September 22, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

September 21, 2024

Deputy Phipps, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your year of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Russell County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 19, 2024

RIP Deputy Sheriff Phipps. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Russell County and Louisville

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

September 19, 2024

MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY PHIPPS AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

September 19, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

September 19, 2024