Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

  On October 23, 1927, Barbara Brown Buchanan came into the lives of Dr Joseph and Florence Brown, blessing them and her four older siblings.  She loved her family- her home of Lewistown, PA, and she never ceased to adore it.  She met her southern Prince Charming, William E. Buchanan, in 1952, and became a Southerner herself. 

   She attended Maryland...

Feb 26, 2018

Peggy Joyce Ingram passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at NMMC-Tupelo at the age of 80. She was born March 2, 1937 in Webster County to the late Lillie Pittman and T.U. Blaylock. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was very active in youth, choirs, and Banner Ministries. She loved traveling, shopping, visiting with friends, social...

Feb 17, 2018

Candice Marie Williams Barkes passed away Saturday February 17, 2017 at NMMC-Tupelo at the age of 36. She was born November 16, 1981 in Eupora.

A Memorial Service will held 2 PM Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Hebron Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Parrish officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Shaun Barkes of Pheba; 4 daughters, Laura Smith, Grace Davis...

Feb 3, 2018

James Ray Golson passed away February 3, 2018 at NMMC-Tupelo at the age of 64. He was born January 13, 1954 to the late Dellawees Coggins and Joe Golson, Jr. He worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator for many years.

A graveside service will be 2 PM Monday at Cedar Bluff Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev. Charles Coggins...

Jan 28, 2018

John Winfred Davidson passed away Sunday January 28, 2018 at his residence in Columbus at the age of 100. He was born March 16, 1917 in Nashville, TN to the late Mamie Hall and John W. Davidson, Sr. He was a mechanic and air break inspector for N,C&ST Louis Railway for many years. He retired from the railway and worked...

Jan 26, 2018

Anna Belle Orr passed away Friday January 26, 2018 surrounded by family at Waverly Care Home at the age of 88. She was born March 3, 1929 in Abbott to the late Maybell Gregg and Clarence Coggins. She and her sister owned Anthony’s Grocery for many years.

Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Sunday January 28, 2018 at Robinson...

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Alice Henley passed away Thursday January 18, 2018 at her residence at the age of 76. She was born March 21, 1941 in Calhoun County to the late Lula Foster and Will Dixon.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday January 20, 2018 at Robinson Chapel. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Saturday at Robinson Funeral Home. Burial will...

Jan 3, 2018

Martha Jean “Marti” Worden passed away Wednesday January 3, 2018 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 72. She was born May 14, 1945 in West Point to the late Dessie Lee Gammill and Hugh Argus Smith.  

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday January 6, 2018 at Robinson Chapel with Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Visitation will be...

Dec 28, 2017

Charles Wallace Henley, Sr. passed away Thursday December 28, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle at the age of 54. He was born September 12, 1963 in Louisiana to the late Vannie Louise Hill and James Howard Henley, Sr. He worked at Artex for several years and he was an avid West Point High school football fan.

Funeral services will be...

Dec 26, 2017

Maxine Hull Scalzo passed away Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born August 8, 1927 in Adaton to the late Gladys Butler and Mack Hull. She was a Brownie Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Women’s Alter Society of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of West Point and served...

Dec 26, 2017

Jeanette Cummings Taylor passed away at the age of 93 on December 26, 2017, at her home in West Point with her family at her side.  She was born on August 11, 1924, as the third of four children to Catherine Mae Smith and Rufus Cleveland Cummings in Sunflower County.  She was a 1942 graduate of Ruleville High School and...

Dec 18, 2017

Elisabeth Wells-Parker, 67, of West Point, died December 18, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, with Bill, her husband of 39 years, at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Stanley and Rosellene  Keathly Wells of West Point. In addition to her husband, William S. Parker, she is survived by her stepson, Vincent Parker (Darcie) and...

Dec 10, 2017

Thomas Joseph Borgioli passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at his residence in West Point at the age of 66. He was born October 2, 1951 in Bronx, New York to the late Josephine Tomanelli and Eugene Borgioli. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he was a CCD Teacher. He was a school teacher and...

Dec 10, 2017

Lalia Nedra Clemons passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at Laird Hospital in Union County at the age of 71. She was born September 24, 1946 in Cumberland to the late Hazel Hall and Otis Clemons. She worked for Bryan Food for several years.

Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Tuesday December 12, 2017 at Robinson Chapel with Rev....

Dec 9, 2017

James Elliott McLemore passed away Saturday December 9, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle at the age of 83. He was born August 22, 1934 in Cedar Bluff to the late Arlin Peeples and James A. McLemore. He was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church and worked at B&W for 33 years as a pipe fitter.

Funeral Service will be...

Dec 5, 2017

Dr. Mark Gordon Hazard, Jr., retired veterinarian and cattleman, passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point.  Born August 18, 1923 in West Point, MS, he was much loved and greatly admired by his many friends and large family.

Dr. Hazard began his love of cattle raising when he was 16 years...

Nov 5, 2017

Malvon J. Nolan passed away Sunday November 5, 2017 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 76. He was born March 2, 1941 in West Point to the late Lorene Stagg and Malvon G. Nolan. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He worked in commercial construction for many years before moving back to West Point. He was a...

Nov 5, 2017

Daniel Walker Gore passed away Sunday in Memphis at the age of 66. He was born August 27, 1951 in Pineville, LA to the late Ruth Hathcock and Meredith Gore. He worked as a self employed carpenter.

There will be no local services.

Oct 28, 2017

Shelby Franklin passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at her residence at the age of 79. She was born September 30, 1938 to the late Fannie Lou Bennett and Cliff Henley.

Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Monday October 30, 2017 at Robinson Chapel with Rev. Jim Sallee officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Sunday at Robinson Funeral Home....