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02/13/2026

Mr. Richard "Rick" Richardson, 81, passed away on February 11, 2026, at his home in West Point. Rick was born on June 19, 1944 in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Richard Carey, Jr. and Sarah Mary Whalen Richardson.

Rick graduated from Mississippi State University in 1969. He continued to...

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01/27/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Benny “Frog” Davis, who left us peacefully, at his home in Aberdeen, on January 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 14, 1947, in Clay County, to the late Bennie and Sara Elizabeth Cartee Davis, lived a life filled with love,...

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01/26/2026

Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week is January 26-31, 2026 - intentionally aligned with January 29, 1637, the date Thomas Baldridge was appointed as the first U. S. Coroner. This field deserves recognition, respect, resources,and support.

West Point/Clay County has been blessed with the best in the field!
Coroner Alvin Carter and Deputy Coroner Tim Doss…….you are appreciated for all you do for us!

01/17/2026

Thomas Leon Simmons, affectionately known as “C**n,” a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 83, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle in Columbus.

Leon was born on October 14, 1942, in the Beasley Community, where he began a...

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01/16/2026

Mr. Thomas Leon "C**n" Simmons, 83, of West Point, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced as they become available.

Please keep this family in your prayers during this time.

01/15/2026

Becky Hyde, 48, passed away on January 14, 2026, at her home in West Point. Becky Lee Hyde was born on August 27, 1977, in Calhoun County, to the late Ravis Lee and Shelby Blackwelder Hyde. As a way of keeping up with friends, she enjoyed sending cards and socializing through social media. She...

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01/09/2026

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!

Thank you for everything you do for us!

01/07/2026

Joyce Patterson Holcombe, 85, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Winston County to Allen and Eula Reed Patterson. Joyce married Albert Edwin “Ed” Holcombe, Sr. on February 23, 1957, in Louisville. ...

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01/06/2026

Letita Maria Sessions Pittman passed away November 30, 2025. When she was born July 23, 1921, in Alabama, her father said upon seeing her the first time, “Isn’t she just jiffy!” For the rest of her life, she was just Jiffy to family and friends.

Jiffy lived 104 years, most of them in...

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01/05/2026

Mrs. Joyce Holcombe, 85, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced on Tuesday afternoon. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Please keep this family in your prayers during this time.

01/05/2026

Mr. Sammie Lamar McNeel went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2026, in the arms of his beloved wife Jeannie, with a wink and whispering I love you, just before God sent His angels to take him home.

Sammie was born on August 19, 1944, in Clay County, to the late Thomas and Minnie Griffin McNeel....

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01/04/2026

Mr. Sammie McNeel passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo.

Arrangements will be announced Monday afternoon. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements

Please keep the McNeel family in your prayers during this time.