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Garland Hunt, of West Point, went home to Heaven on April 9, 2022, at the age of 97 at home. He was born in 1924 at the height of the Roaring 20"s in rural Oktibbeha County near Sturgis, Mississippi to Earl Maben Hunt and Martha Adelaide Sharp Hunt. He spent his school years during the worst of the Great Depression. After the 8th grade, he tried his hand as a sawmill worker, field hand, carpenter, milk delivery man among other various jobs in and around Sturgis and Starkville. At the age of 18, he married his sweetheart, Perval E. Sanders, on April 24, 1943. Three months later, Garland enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the amphibious forces. He was a pilot in...

MANTEE - Mrs. Tammy Parker Abbott, 55, passed away on March 2, 2022 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville. Tammy was born on June 5, 1966, in West Point, to Arthur and Louise Parker. Tammy was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church in Mathiston, where she served as the church Secretary and Pianist. She was an avid Dollar General shopper and a great cook. She enjoyed making pepper jelly from home grown peppers and all facets of homemaking and crafts. She especially enjoyed being able to homeschool her children. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She married Clifton Abbott on June 17, 1995, at Lone Oak Baptist Church in West Point. She was preceded in death...

Mr. Wayne Grant Sikes, 79, passed away on February 2, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Wayne was born on January 27, 1943, in Guntersville, Alabama, to the late William and Virgie Murphy Sikes. Wayne joined the Mississippi Highway Patrol in 1968 and retired in 1990, after serving for 22 years. After his retirement, he was a over-the-road truck driver for Wal-Mart for 19 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during Vietnam. He was a member of the West Point Masonic Lodge #40 F.&A.M. He was a fair man that enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking for his family and friends. He enjoyed having a garden and was canning vegetables...

West Point, MS - Mr. Luther Milton Ray, Sr., 91, passed away on January 16, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point.. Milton was born on August 16, 1930, in Webster County, the son of Luther Barrett and Nannie Peeples Ray. He worked at Babcock and Wilcox until his retirement. After his retirement, he still continued to work with Long Branch Fabricators. He was a steadfast and dedicated member of West End Baptist Church, serving in numerous capacities, including Sunday School teacher and a Deacon. It would be nearly impossible to sum up the life of this man lovingly called Grandaddy by everyone. He loved his family, but most importantly, he loved the Lord. He married...

Mrs. Donna Pettit Blair, 66, passed away on October 31, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Donna was born on February 13, 1955, in Bruce, the daughter of Pauline and the late Dennis Ray Pettit. Donna worked at Mississippi State University for 29 years where she was the Business Manager for the Department of Communication. Her legacy extends beyond the realm of her family, as she was a mother to many students and faculty at Mississippi State. She will forever be remembered for her loving and nurturing ways. She demonstrated the epitome of a servant's heart and she will forever be one of God's greatest gifts to her family. She married Aubrey Blair on October 30,...

Pheba, MS - Cynthia Montgomery Cortez passed away on October 24, 2021 at her home in Mantee. She was 70 years old. She was born on August 20, 1951 in Pheba, MS. She married Edward Cortez on April 10, 1971. She lived in California for several years and moved back to Mississippi in 1989. She enjoyed working with children. Cyndy was a beloved teacher at Hebron Christian School for many years, teaching children of all ages reading, science, math, and most importantly, about the love of Jesus. She was a faithful supporter of Hebron athletes, rarely missing a basketball or football game. She is survived by one daughter, Kari Lawrence and one granddaughter, Kamryn Lawrence, both of Carthage, MS,...

Cumberland, MS - Mr. Eddie Wayne Ware, Jr., 54, passed away on October 17, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Eddie was born on July 13, 1967, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Mary Thornton Ware and the late Eddie Ware, Sr. He was a 1984 graduate of Cumberland High School. He joined the Army right out of high school, where he served as a EMT and Ranger. He served in Desert Storm. He worked as an IT Specialist for Sitel Communication for 8 years. He was a loving husband and brother and he loved his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He never met a stranger and to know him was to .love him. He married Lori Lee Ware on April 22, 2004. She preceded him in death on...

West Point, MS - Carolyn Marie Johnston Larkins Andrews, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday night, September 20, 2021, at her home in West Point. She was born on September 22, 1949, in Lee County, to the late Wade and Ellie Dee Clayton Johnston. She attended Nettleton High School, but graduated in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a retired Wal-Mart employee, having worked there for 30 years. She attended The Episcopal Church of The Incarnation in West Point where she and her husband, David, were married on June 29, 2002. She was busy with her flower gardening and her grandchildren. She had no favorites, but she loved them all dearly. In addition to her parents, she was...

West Point, MS - Gary Douglas Dedeaux, 65, passed away, on August 4, 2021 in eastern Oktibbeha County. Gary was born March 31, 1956 in West Point to the late Ruth Murray Dedeaux and Dr. Howard Dedeaux. Gary was a very successful entrepreneur and business owner of Gary's Pawn and Gun of West Point and Columbus for 43 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Gary married Natalie Stafford Dedeaux on January 1, 2014 in Portersville, Ms. Gary was a humble, considerate and giving man. He gave in ways nobody will ever know and he wanted it that way. Gary loved his family deeply. Of all of his hobbies, his love for flying was very close to the top of the list. Other things he enjoyed were...

Gary Dedeaux Gary Douglas Dedeaux, 65, passed away, on August 4, 2021 in eastern Oktibbeha County. Gary was born March 31, 1956 in West Point to the late Ruth Murray Dedeaux and Dr. Howard Dedeaux. Gary was a very successful entrepreneur and business owner of Gary's Pawn and Gun of West Point and Columbus for 43 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Gary married Natalie Stafford Dedeaux on January 1, 2014 in Portersville, MS. Gary was a humble, considerate and giving man. He gave in ways nobody will ever know and he wanted it that way. Gary loved his family deeply. Of all of his hobbies, his love for flying was very close to the top of the list. Other things he enjoyed were...

Edward Coloyan Cortez passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point at the age of 82. He was born in Long Beach, California. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of fifty years, Cynthia Cortez of Mantee; daughter, Kari Lawrence of Carthage, MS; and many nieces and nephews. Ed moved from California to Mississippi in 1989. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and he worked at Mississippi State University before retiring. He enjoyed spending time with his great niece, Summer Roberson, great nephew, Dennis Roberson, as well as his niece Courtney Jackson and sister-in-law Debbie Jackson. One of his favorite pastimes was...

Margie Ballard Crumby, 96, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Woodland, MS. She was born February 24, 1925, to Hiram W.I. Ballard and Mary Bell Ballard in Webster County, MS. She graduated in the Class of 1942 from Mathiston High School and attended Wood Junior College. She was a loving wife and mother, and also a retired business owner having owned and operated Margie's Beauty Salon for 48 years in Woodland, MS. She was a dedicated member of Mantee Baptist Church and served as a teacher in childrens education and also as a Sunday School teacher for adults for most of her life. Visitation will be Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, 10:00 am at Mantee Baptist Church with services...

Luther Brooks Epting, Sr. died on May 6, 2021 at home in West Point, with his family by his side. Luther was born on January 18, 1942 in New Albany, MS to Brooks and Avis Epting (deceased). Luther was a graduate of ltawamba Junior College and Mississippi College where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He later obtained his Master's Degree and Doctorate of Education from Mississippi State University. Luther retired from Mississippi State University after 37 years as the Director of the Cooperative Education Program and Career Center. His biggest pleasure was spending time with his 8 grandchildren. He loved watching Mississippi State sports as well as relaxing and enjoying his house...

Mildred Elizabeth Hill, 85, passed away on April 30, 2021 in Fulton, MS. She was born July 30, 1935 in Houston, MS to the late Elizabeth and Russell Sykes. She was a seamstress at Pep Industries for 8 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mildred married John Alec Hill on April 13, 1952; he preceded her in death on November 3, 1991. Her son, Tommy Hill and two brothers, James and John Sykes, also preceded her in death. Mildred was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked hard to put food on the table for her family. Once she stopped working outside of the home, her enjoyment came from tending to her vegetable garden and raising their chickens and cows. Mildred...

West Point, MS - James Gregory "Greg" Vest, 59, passed away, on March 26, 2021 at his residence, in the Siloam community. Greg was born December 4, 1961 in West Point to the late Mamie Lee Blankenship Vest and James Horton Vest, Jr. He was self employed for 5 years, owning his own company Vestech. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Mississippi National Guard. Greg married Margaret Jo Alice Wray Vest April 15, 2018, in the Siloam community. Greg was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. One of his favorite pastimes was taking the kids fishing. Being outdoors was very special to him. Early on he enjoyed horseback riding and taking his girls to horse shows. He was...

Max Timothy "Tim" Avant, age 61, was born on April 30, 1959, and passed away on February 2, 2021. Tim's passion was his love for music and band. He loved each and every student he taught. While attending MSU, Tim was drum major for "The Famous Maroon Band" as well as being their Auxiliary Coordinator for the past 5 years. He taught in the Mississippi Public School Systems for 26 years and retired as Director of Bands from the Louisville School District in 2014. His teaching career began in McComb, followed by stops at Southwest MS Community College, Kosciusko, Amory, West Point and Stone County. Having taught on all academic levels from kindergarten to college, his primary focus was middle...

James Duke Lippincott, Sr. died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center West Point at the age of 82. Mr. Lippincott was born April 6, 1938 in West Point to Wilson Eugene Lippincott and Freddie Mae Aycock Lippincott. Duke graduated from West Point High School, Class of 1956. He attended Mississippi State University. He was a huge M.S.U. fan and attended many football, basketball and baseball games. In 1955, Duke joined the Mississippi National Guard and served for six years, nine months and twenty-eight days. Duke worked for Mr. John Bryan where he sold and rented homes. Later he went to work for Building Service Company of West Point, which he managed for seventeen...

Hoover, AL - Richard James Hill, 55, of Hoover, AL passed away on December 9, 2020 at UAB Palliative Care Unit in Birmingham, AL. He was born to James and Patricia Hill in Long Beach, CA and was a member of the Methodist Church. After moving to Mississippi, he met and married the love of his life in 1995, Anna Elizabeth South, daughter of Richard and Lucille South. He had a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and had even built his own computer in a cardboard box. He loved being outdoors and doing things such as fishing, walking and rock climbing. He was a loving husband and devoted father to his wife and two young boys. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 17, 2020, 11:00 am at...

Wesley Ethan Criddle, 36, passed away on November 5, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. He was born January 28, 1984 in West Point, MS to Karen Hankins Butler and Tommie Lee Criddle. Wesley was a loving son, brother and friend to all that knew him or came in contact with him. He was a hard worker who took pride in keeping up the family property, as well as everyone else's. He loved children and had a special bond with his nephew Ethan Ryder Criddle. Wesley was an outdoorsman who loved going to the beach, kayaking and hunting with his mom. Wesley enjoyed writing poetry and playing keyboards in his spare time. He enlisted in the army under the "buddy plan" with his brother Troy. They went through...

Lakewood, CO - Wesley Ethan Criddle, 36, passed away on November 5, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. He was born January 28, 1984 in West Point to Karen Hankins Butler and Tommie Lee Criddle. Wesley was a loving son, brother and friend to all that knew him or came in contact with him. He was a hard working man who took pride in keeping up the family property, as well as everyone elses. He loved children and had a special bond with his nephew Ethan Ryder Criddle. Wesley was an outdoor person who loved going to the beach, kayaking and hunting with his mom. Wesley enjoyed writing poetry and playing keyboards in his spare time. He entered the army under the "buddy plan" with his brother Troy. They went...

William "Larry" Webber West Point, MS - William Larry Webber, 75, passed away on October 29, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Larry was born July 24, 1945 in West Point, Mississippi. He graduated from Clay High School in Montpelier, Mississippi after which he attended Mississippi State University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. He later did post-graduate work in Computer Technology at Georgia Tech. He was employed by the Boeing Company in Huntsville, Alabama, the McDonell-Douglas Corporation in Atlanta and later by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Upon retirement, he returned to Clay County to care for his mother. His...