Obituaries
Gene Smith
Jan 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Eugene Smith, Jr. (Gene), of West Point, MS. He was called home to the Lord on January 16, 2026 at the age of 90. Gene was a man of unwavering faith, a decorated veteran, and a cornerstone of his family and community. Born on January 17, 1935, in...
Theo Coggins
Jan 11, 2026
On December 10, 1947, a very special baby was born in Richton, Mississippi. His birth mother was a young woman who wanted a better life for him than she could provide, so she made the loving sacrifice of giving him up for adoption. When he was one day old, Charles “Theo” Coggins went home with his parents, James Albert Coggins...
Lonnie Peeples
Jan 11, 2026
James Lonnie Peeples passed away Sunday January 11, 2026 at Dugan Memorial Home at the age of 74. He was born September 17, 1951 to the late Tom Burl and Mary Zell Pollan Peeples. At the age of 18 he began working for who would become his father-in-law, Ray Robinson, at Robinson Truck Line. He and Marilyn married July 10,...
Boyce Davis
Jan 8, 2026
General "Boyce" Davis, 87, passed away Thursday January 8, 2026, at his home in West Point, Mississippi, from an extended illness. Boyce was born December 18, 1938, to his parents Roy B. and Nettie P. Davis in Tupelo, Mississippi. He graduated from West Point High School and attended Mississippi State University. He served in the Army National Guard for 16...
Dorothy Holbrooks
Jan 6, 2026
Dorothy Sue Holbrooks passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center- West Point Hospital at the age of 90. She was born September 15, 1935 to the late Clarence Jackson Cook and Annie Lucille Watson Cook. Dorothy worked in the healthcare field as an LPN for many years. She loved to quilt and sew with her friends.
She...
Beverly Campbell
Jan 3, 2026
Beverly Arrington Campbell of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Although Beverly resided in McKinney for the past seven years, she spent most of her life in West Point, Mississippi—the place she always considered home. Beverly was known for her creativity, which was evident in everything she touched and for the meaningful...
Robert Darsey
Dec 30, 2025
Robert Allen Darsey passed away Tuesday December 30, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle at the age of 73. He was born May 24, 1952 to the late Benjamin Jerome and Tommie Otis Henry Darsey. He graduated from Natchez High School in 1970. Robert was an avid cattle farmer, always buying, selling and riding around in his old Toyota truck...
Jo Freeman
Dec 28, 2025
Jo Earlene Cork Freeman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and friend, passed peacefully in her home on December 28, 2025, at the grand old age of 97. She was born on March 3, 1928, in Alabama and was raised in Newton, Mississippi, by her devoted parents, James Arnold Cork and Lillian Richardson Cork, who instilled in her the values of...
Ronnie Kisner
Dec 9, 2025
Ronald Lynn Kisner, known as Ronnie passed away December 9, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS at the age of 76. He was born January 16, 1949 to the late Edmond Alvis Kisner and Mable Adele Holmes Kisner. He served in the Army National Guard 223rd Engineer Battalion. He was owner/operator in the trucking business for...
John Robertson
Dec 8, 2025
John William Robertson, Jr. passed away Monday, December 8 th 2025, at his home in West Point at age of 69. He was born November 6, 1956 to the late John and Sally Kuykendall Robertson. John was a bank examiner with the FDIC and retired after 30 years of service.
He is survived by his brother, Todd Robertson (Jan) of West...
Charlie Ray Kornegay
Dec 3, 2025
Charles “Charlie Ray” Kornegay, age 59, passed away on December 3, 2025, at his residence.
Born on April 22, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee, Charlie was a devoted son, father, husband, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 20 years, Dianne Kornegay, whom he loved dearly.
Charlie leaves behind two daughters, Jessica Maddox (Corey) of Berry,...
Dr. Nolan Vickers
Nov 28, 2025
Dr. Nolan Lamar Vickers passed away November 28, 2025 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 88. He was born November 9, 1937 to the late John Smith Vickers and Thelma Lindsey Vickers. He was a coach before he became superintendent of the Starkville School District for 25 years. He then served as superintendent for Greenville School District for 8...
Frances Garnett
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Frances Criddle Garnett of West Point, MS went home to her Lord and Savior at the beautiful age of 99 on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Dugan Memorial Home. She was born on July 24, 1926, in Woodland, MS. She was the treasured daughter of Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Criddle and Cassie Ann Ware Criddle. She married the love of...
Wayne Crosswhite
Nov 18, 2025
Howard Wayne Crosswhite passed away November 18, 2025 at his residence in Ethelsville, AL at the age of 81. He was born November 18, 1944 to the late Howard Clark Crosswhite and Era Lavender Crosswhite. He drove a truck for Bryan Foods for many years.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Angel Johnstone, April Michele Griffen (Carl), Ann Marie Harris; stepson,...
Dr. LeAnn Simpson
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. LeAnn Rebecca Simpson passed away Monday November 17, 2025 at NMMC Gilmore-Amory at the age of 63. She was born March 28, 1962 to the late Patrick Conn and Carol West. She graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. She treated all sorts of animals, but she drew the line at snakes. Helping animals recover...
Jimmy Vail
Nov 8, 2025
Jimmy Dale Vail, age 85 of Carrollton, AL went to be with his Lord on Saturday November 8th, 2025. Jimmy was born August 17th, 1940, in Pheba, MS to the late Robert Henry Vail and Ruby Clark Vail. He graduated from West Point High School. He was retired firefighter with the City of Columbus and worked with Coleman Construction for...
Cheryl Sundbeck
Nov 5, 2025
Cheryl Sundbeck, age 80, died Wednesday, November 5, at her home at Old Waverly in West Point, following a short but intense battle with cancer. She was born on April 20, 1945, to Joyce Loureva Armer and Joseph Louis Messer, Jr. in Kansas City, Mo. She moved to Austin, Texas as a teenager with her mother and stepfather, William Lobb,...
Evelyn Lantz
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Evelyn Lantz passed away Monday November 3, 2025 at her residence at the age of 84. She was born August 24, 1941 in Hickory Flat, MS to the late William Edward and Nellie Beatrice Crum Gentry. Evelyn was a legal secretary for many years for Edward, Story, Marshall and Helveston Law Office. She later worked in the Clay County...
Jack Green, Jr
Oct 28, 2025
Jack Green, Jr. passed away October 28, 2025 at Diversicare Nursing Home of Amory, MS surrounded by family. Born September 11, 1954 in West Point, MS, he was a miracle child due to an aneurysm who lived 71 years. He was the son of Jack and Mary Nell Green of West Point, Miss. He was a graduate of West Point...
Johanna Rice
Oct 19, 2025
With a voice that filled sanctuaries and hands that stitched prayers into shawls, Johanna Rice, 74, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
Born January 23, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Edwin Cromwell Rice and Sally Will Crawford Rice, Johanna was rooted in faith, music, and deep connections with others. A 1969 graduate of...
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