Obituaries
Tommy Briggs
Jun 9, 2025
James Thomas (Tommy) Briggs aka “Big Un” passed away June 9, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Tupelo at the age of 83. He was born January 26, 1942, in Wahalak, Miss. to Thomas Aaron Briggs and Helen Briggs. Tommy was raised by his Aunt Thelma Briggs McConnell (Dima) and Uncle Clifton McConnell (Uncle Pug) in Scooba, Miss. He...
Louis Rios
Jun 6, 2025
Louis Vargus Rios passed away Friday June 6, 2025, at his residence at the age of 81. He was born September 17, 1944, to the late Frank Rios and Julia Vargus Rios. He worked as a truck driver for Royal Trucking for many years.
He is survived by 3 sons, Kenneth McWilliams, Richard McWilliams, Dewayne Camp; a daughter, Tammy Hamby; a...
Maggie Ellis
May 28, 2025
Maggie Lee Ellis passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Dugan Memorial Home in West Point at the age of 97. She was born on December 10, 1927, to the late Bob Lee Criddle and Cassie Ware Criddle. She worked as a secretary at Dr. Sears eye clinic for many years. She was a member of Church of God in...
Louise Campbell
May 22, 2025
Louise Walter Campbell, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2025.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi on July 7, 1937, Louise was the daughter of the late J. Hermann and Aileen Bennett Walter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Critz Campbell Jr. and her sister, Aileen Walter Morrison.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie...
David Lott
May 18, 2025
David Lamar Lott died Sunday May 18, 2025 suddenly and unexpectedly while in Pensacola, FL.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. A full obit will be posted with information about the service when it is available.
Memorials may be made to Project Homestead Food Pantry PO Box 891 West Point, MS 39773 or
West...
Georgia Allen
May 4, 2025
Georgia Louise Allen, 81, of West Point passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 at Waverly Care Home in West Point, MS. She was born in Houston, MS to the late George and Annie Criddle Phelps on October 10, 1943. She married her husband, Thomas Earl Allen Sr., on January 29, 1960. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowerbeds,...
Wes Wells
Apr 29, 2025
Wesley Tim Wells passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at his residence at the age of 76. He was born April 8, 1949 in Fort Smith, AR to the late John Wesley Wells and Nell Tyson Wells.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Joe Wells of West Point; son Wilkes Wells of West Point; daughter, Jennifer Wells Wofford of Starkville;...
Steve Mathis
Apr 18, 2025
Steve Lamar Mathis passed away Friday April 18, 2025 at NMMC-Tupelo at the age of 71. He was born February 14, 1954 in Columbus to the late Joe Lee Mathis and Charsie Coggins Walker. Over the past several years, Steve has dedicated his entire life to caring for his wife, Mary of 48 years. The unwavering love and commitment he...
James Harrison
Apr 12, 2025
James Woodrow Harrison passed away Saturday April 12, 2025 at NMMC-Tupelo at the age of 78. He was born January 4, 1947 to the late Walter Harrison and Cleo Miller Neves. He worked in management for B&W for many years.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Harrison of Gautier, MS; 2 grandchildren, Hunter Stevens and Anna Belle Wipfli; and a...
Billy Barnette
Mar 24, 2025
Billy Daniel Barnette passed away Monday March 24, 2025 at his residence at the age of 85. He was born January 25, 1940 to the late Clyde Durell Barnette and Gladys Garner Barnette. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Master Mason of West Point Masonic Lodge #40. He worked in law enforcement for a few years...
Steve Stanley
Mar 23, 2025
Robert Stevens Stanley was born on February 1, 1936 in West Point, MS to the late Seth P. and Mavis Etoy Stanley. Steve attended West Point City Schools and graduated with the class of 1954. He had many good memories of his school years. After graduation he had been accepted to attend U.S. Naval Academy and begin training to become...
Bobby Bounds
Mar 20, 2025
Robert Walter Bounds, known as Bobby to his family and many friends, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. He was born in Calhoun City, Mississippi, on February 20, 1948, to the late Robert Wilson Bounds and Grace Gwendolyn Bounds. Bobby called West Point home for most of his life. In 1966 he graduated from West Point High School and...
Annie Grace Forrester
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18th, 2025, Annie Grace Forrester aged 93 went to her heavenly home at her granddaughter’s residence in Philadelphia, MS. She was born March 9th, 1932 to the late William Franklin White and Maude Ann McClellan White in Pheba, MS. Annie Grace was a devout Christian woman who loved all she considered family. After graduating from Pheba high school,...
Allen Flynt
Mar 4, 2025
On March 4th, 2025, after a 6-month battle with cancer, William Allen Flynt, age 49, died in the arms of his wife and holding tightly to his precious big sister’s hand. Allen was born March 5th ,1975 to John Allen and Janice Kelly Flynt. He graduated from Simpson Academy in 1993 and Mississippi State University in 1997. He married Jessi...
Rebecca Sides
Feb 26, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Sides passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 at UMC in Grenada at the age of 49. She was born October 25, 1975 to Albert Wayne Doster and the late Brenda Fuller. Becky had a faithful journey and recently got baptized last spring. She spent her Sundays at her father‘s church listening to sermons, and she spent most of...
Laddie Huffman
Feb 24, 2025
Laddie Luther Huffman went to his heavenly home on February 24, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of Clay County, Mississippi. Laddie was a man who lived his life helping others, especially the citizens of Clay County. Laddie Huffman was born August 12, 1947, to the late Viola Mae Gunther and Alton Newell Huffman...
Sara Beth Heredia
Feb 20, 2025
Sara Elizabeth Robinson Heredia 6/7/1932 - 2/20/202 . Sara was born and raised in West Point MS where she was affectionately known as “Sara Beth”. She graduated from West Point high school where she played basketball and ran track.She also showed Tennessee walking horses. Sara was always well known for her strong work ethic. She attended Bowling Green University and...
Don Thorpe
Feb 18, 2025
Donald Samuel Thorpe passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025 at his residence at the age of 66. He was born January 23, 1959 in Dothan, AL to the late Gerald Thorpe and Fern Weaver Thorp. He worked all his life for newspapers and his last 20 years for the Starkville Daily newspaper.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Thorpe of...
Michael Davidson
Feb 17, 2025
Michael Paul Davidson passed away Monday February 17, 2025 at UMC in Jackson at the age of 42. He was born August 19, 1982 in Maryland to Jenny Lou Carter and the late Col. Phillip Hall Davidson. He served his country in the US Army.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday February 22,2025 at Wesley on Airline...
Holly Wilson
Feb 15, 2025
Holly Ann Wilson passed away Saturday February 15, 2025 at the age of 47. She was born September 28, 1977 in Starkville, MS to the late Larry George Wilson and Carol Lanelle Butler. Holly owned and operated Muscles, Nails and Faces in Columbus. She loved and took pride in her cosmetology work. She loved being a mom and being a...
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