Obituaries

Billy Barnette

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Andy Portera

Andy Portera

Feb 10, 2025

John Anthony Portera passed away Monday February 10, 2025 at the age of 48. He was born May 11, 1976 to Rachel Ray and the late Charles Anthony Portera. Andy was the explorer of the family. From a young age, he loved to study maps. As an adult he was able to travel and enjoy all the United States had...

Betty Lynn Cameron

Betty Lynn Cameron

Feb 8, 2025

Germantown, Tennessee – Funeral service for Betty Lynn Webber Cameron, 78, of Germantown, Tennessee, and a former longtime Greenville resident, who died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Siloam Baptist Church, 2270 Hwy 47, West Point. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Palo...

Steve Humber

Steve Humber

Feb 5, 2025

Stephen Earl Humber known as “Steve” passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025 at Dugan Memorial Home at the age of 71. He was born January 4, 1954 in Caledonia, MS to the late Lucy Mae Chandler and J.B. Humber. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride horses. He was a hard worker who always had a smile on his face...

Dr. Charles Miles

Dr. Charles Miles

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Charles Davis Miles, a beloved physician and cherished member of the West Point, Mississippi community, passed away on February 5,2025. He was born in Bruce, MS on October 26, 1944, to Charles and Juanita Miles.

Dr. Miles graduated from University High School in Oxford, Mississippi, and afterwards attended the University of Mississippi where he played trombone as a member of...

Billy Clemons

Billy Clemons

Feb 1, 2025

William Alan Clemons, known as ‘Billy’ passed away on February 1, 2025 at his residence at the age of 53. He was born January 25, 1972 in West Point to the late Lee Ryals and Lalia Nedra Clemons. 

 He is survived by 3 sons, River Clemons, Rider Clemons, Harley Smith; daughter, Montana Clemons; brother, Jimmy Clemons; half-sister, Kathy Buchanan; several nieces...

Karen Breland

Karen Breland

Jan 22, 2025

Karen Franklin Breland passed away January 22, 2025 at NMMC in Tupelo at the age of 76. Karen was born April 12, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to Sibyl Ionee Griffin Grace. At the time of her birth, Karen was given the name, Emily Elizabeth Grace. With the untimely death of her mother in 1952, Karen, at the age of 4,...

Buraleen Pearson

Buraleen Pearson

Jan 22, 2025

Buraleen Hester Pearson passed away Wednesday January 22, 2025 at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus at the age of 87. She was born May 19, 1937 in Fayette, AL to the late James Burris Hester and Flaudie Haines Hester. 

 A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday January 25, 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating. Visitation...

Stanley Scott

Stanley Scott

Jan 17, 2025

Stanley Wilson Scott passed away Friday January 17, 2025 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 67. He was born December 7, 1957 in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late W. E. Scott and Betty Knight Scott. He was a cattle farmer by trade but he was well educated. He graduated with top honors with a Master’s degree in Business Administration...

Emily Schepens

Emily Schepens

Jan 14, 2025

 Emily Bedford Schepens of Kingwood, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025, after a short and valiant battle with cancer. Emily was born on May 14, 1947, in West Point Mississippi, to John L. and Libby Bedford. Emily was an excellent student and was active in the First Baptist Church of West Point, Girl...

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