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James Robert "Bob" LaRose passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, June 24th, 2022, in Matthews, North Carolina. Bob was born on November 15, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Laura LaRose, and nephew Gary LaRose Jr. Bob is survived by his wife, Pat LaRose, and his brother Gary (Mynon) LaRose, niece Julie Hopson, and nephew Brian (Gwen) LaRose. Bob was born and raised in West Point, MS. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob met his beloved wife, Pat Jarman, while serving at Camp LeJune, NC, with whom he was happily married for 55 years. He went on...

Mr. Robert "Todd" Palmer, age 51, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 from North MS Medical Center Hospice unit following a brief illness. He was born June 11, 1970 in Tupelo, MS to James Robert Palmer and Betty Quay Smith Palmer. He married Melony Moon on October 6, 2000. During his earlier adult life, Todd worked as a surveyor employed by Cook-Coggin Engineers. Later he was employed by Blazon Tube as a machine operator. Todd was the father of 4 children and enjoyed motorcycles before becoming disabled. He was a longtime member of Eggville Free Will Baptist Church. A graveside service celebrating Todd's life will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Eggville Freewill Baptist...

Tyler Dunreth Carpenter, 34, of West Point, MS passed away on May 13, 2021 at his home. Tyler was born on June 7, 1986 in Columbus, MS to Paul Stephen Carpenter and Teresa Leak Carpenter. He is survived by his parents, his brother Lucas Carpenter, and sister-in-law Kayla Carpenter, and their two children, his beloved nephews Levi and Kane, of Cumberland, MS. Tyler graduated from Oak Hill Academy in 2005. He was a very loving, caring, and compassionate person. He was very artistic and full of creative ingenuity. Tyler became a knowledgeable and experienced surveyor at a very young age, but his most passionate pursuits included cooking, art, and being creative. He had superb craftsmanship...

Kenneth "Kenny" Delane Brock, age 73, of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Kenny was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Collier Restaurant Group after 25 years of service. He was a native of Montpelier, Mississippi and a graduate of Clay County High School. He was of the Methodist faith and was a people person who loved helping others. Kenny was known for being an excellent craftsman who could fix or make anything presented to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mary Madison Brock. Kenny is survived by his sons, Michael and Kevin Brock; brothers, Eddie Brock (Sandra), Gary Brock (Roxie); sisters, Lynn Simmons (Leon), Cathy...

Larry W. Haggard, 68, of Pittsboro, Mississippi passed away at his home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. A funeral service is planned for Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Brooksville Baptist Church in Brooksville, MS. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until service time in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, D.C. 20090-7251 or any children's research hospital. Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife: Susie Featherston Haggard of Pittsboro, MS; a son: Rick Haggard (Jana) of Mooreville, MS; two granddaughters: Alexandra and Ava...

William Dallas Clark Jr. (Dal), 81 of Bowling Green KY entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, March 18th, 2021. Dal Jr. was born February 12, 1940 in West Point, MS, to the late Nina Cottrell Clark and William Dallas Clark Sr. After moving to Starkville MS as a child, he quickly became a natural born leader. Dal joined the Boy Scouts of America where he received the honor of Eagle Scout. He attended Starkville High School and enjoyed all sports, excelling in football and became team captain. He graduated high school in 1958 and then attended his first 2 years of his collegiate career at Vanderbilt University before graduating from Mississippi State University in 1962 with a business degree...

Prairie--Robert Morris White, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on May 4, 1925 in Clay County to Charles Levi, Sr. and Ruth Kyle White. Prior to his retirement, he was a merchant and a farmer. He was also a member of Lawson Chapel Church of Christ. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery in Aberdeen with Bro. David Snyder officiating. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by a sister, Betty Crosswhite of Tupelo; two brothers, Edwin L. White and William Kyle White of Aberdeen; several nieces and nephews; and his...

Tupelo- The Lord Jesus called Rosalyn Flowers "Ra-Ra" Hutchinson home. Heaven received a lady full of love, gentleness and faith on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Ros was born February 8, 1944, in West Point, Mississippi to Dr. Ramon Burnell "R.B." Flowers and Mrs. Beulah Kent Flowers. She was a graduate of West Point High School where she was a varsity cheerleader and first-string basketball player. She went on to study at MUW and then Washington University, St. Louis, but after meeting Max, her future husband, she decided to finish her college education at Belhaven University. On July 18, 1965, she married Max Hutchinson. She was a numbers and dates whiz so while her husband was finishing his...

Mr. Joe Henry Stevens, Jr., 74 passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home in Montpelier, Mississippi. He was born in West Point, Mississippi on August 16, 1946 to Joe Henry Stevens Sr. and Mildred "Sis" Moseley Stevens. Mr. Henry Stevens was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Mr. Stevens was the president of the Sparta Water Association and a Deacon for over 30 years. Funeral Services will be held at Montpelier Baptist Church on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Jerry King officiating. Visitation will be at Montpelier Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 5:00...

Josephine Gresham, 78, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Shearer-Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona. She was born August 10, 1942 in Itta Bena, the daughter of Robert Lloyd Fowler and Vladye Melissa Edwards Fowler. She was the widow of Bruce Howard Gresham who passed away December 5, 2015. Always busy, Josephine's working career was quite varied and successful. While living in Greenville, she was an employee of Planters Bank and Trust for 15 years. She owned and operated Byrd's Barbeque in East Tupelo for many years and was also the general manager for the Mississippi Breast Foundation. She loved her family and enjoyed the times they spent together. Josephine is survived...

Lieutenant Colonel John Allen Randle Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 79. He was born on December 20, 1940 in West Point, Mississippi to John A. and Jewell Randle. John served in the United States Air Force, along with his wife, Elaine, who was a nurse. John fought during the Vietnam War as a fighter pilot. Both John and Elaine attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and achieved many decorations. He was a part of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is preceded in death by his wife Elaine, who passed away in 2007, his parents, and brother, Ronald Randle. He is survived by his brother, Richard (and his wife, Lawanna) Randle of...

Robert Keith Ecklund, 43, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away December 15, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch is in charge of arrangements. Keith Ecklund was born on April 14, 1976, in Camp Lejeune, NC. He grew up in Manhattan, KS, where he made some forever friends. Keith married his high school sweetheart, Hilary Brooke Baugh, in 2001. He worked as a pilot seeding clouds in Western Kansas after graduating from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Studies. He also was a flight instructor for a brief time at Kansas State University, in Salina, KS, before accepting a piloting position in the state of...

Henry Carlisle Campbell 'Carlisle,' a lifelong resident of West Point, Mississippi, passed away on July 5, 2019, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 69. He was born on November 22, 1949, to Frank Critz Campbell, Sr. and LaLouise Campbell. Carlisle loved his town and his large family and many friends that he grew up with there. He lived with a joyful spirit and love for life that was contagious and brightened any room he entered with his large and memorable laugh. Carlisle was a graduate of West Point High School where he was President of the Student Body his senior year. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi...