Robinson Funeral Home

11/28/2025

Dr. Nolan Vickers

Dr. Nolan Lamar Vickers passed away November 28, 2025 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 88. He was born November 9, 1937 to the late John Stevens Vickers and Thelma Lindsey Vickers. He was a coach before he became superintendent of the Starkville School District for 25 years. He then served as superintendent for Greenville School District for 8 years. Then he moved to West Point and served 12 years as superintendent for Oak Hill Academy.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Janet Vickers of West Point; sons, Ronald Keith Vickers (Lisa) of Sturgis, William Sweatt (Haley) of Meridian; 2 sisters, Joan Vaughan (Dr. Charles) of Starkville, Martha Denson of Sturgis; brothers-in law, Ron Nolan, Pat Nolan, Mike Nolan, Tim Nolan, Dennis Nolan, Brian Nolan; sisters-in-law, Judith Montry, Christine Weiss; 2 grandchildren, Claire Vickers, and McKenzie Sweat; several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Billy Jack Denson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s research Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 42 Memphis, TN 38105 or Oak Hill Academy 808 N Eshman Ave. West Point, MS 39773.

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11/28/2025

Frances Garnett

Mrs. Frances Criddle Garnett of West Point, MS went home to her Lord and Savior at the beautiful age of 99 on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Dugan Memorial Home. She was born on July 24, 1926, in Woodland, MS. She was the treasured daughter of Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Criddle and Cassie Ann Ware Criddle. She married the love of her life, Jack Garnett, on September 14, 1945, and they shared a lifetime of devotion, laughter, and deep love. To know Frances was to love her, truly, she never met a stranger, because everyone she met became a friend. She carried a spark of joy that could light up any room, loved life fiercely, and spoke kindness like a second language. She loved Jesus first, always, and her family was her pride and greatest blessing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and she wore each of those titles with honor, devotion, and sweetness.

One of her greatest little joys was her beloved dog, Delta, her faithful companion and her sweet baby she adored with her whole heart. Delta was more than a dog to her, she was family. Frances and Delta will surely share a happy reunion in heaven one day. Today, Frances is healed, whole, walking in streets of gold, and praising the Savior she spent her whole life loving and serving. Her heart left this world ready, at peace, and full of Jesus, because she already knew who was waiting for her.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith, and is lovingly survived by; her two daughters, Judy Oglesby (Ray) of Columbus, Jackie Wilson of Caledonia; two sons, Terry Garnett (Shar) of West Point, Chadd Garnett (Misti) of Starkville; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Peggy Starnes of West Point, Doris Schaffer of Starkville; and many cherished nieces and nephews, all of whom carry pieces of her heart with them.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her beloved son Mike Garnett, two precious granddaughters, Michelle Angle and Paige McAllister; a sister Maggie Ellis; a brother, Jimmy Criddle.

A Celebration of Life will be held 3 PM Sunday November 30th, 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home in West Point with Rev. Kenny Gardner officiating. An interment service will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Garnett, Bruce Johnston, Jacob Walker, Ryane Thompson, Jason Garnett, Thomas Langford, Sam Jones. Honorary pallbearers are David Burroughs, Shelia Brown, Steve Gladney, Kenny Dill, John ‘Brillo’ Edwards, Hoss McCormic, Tommy McDonald and the nursing staff at Dugan Memorial Home. Visitation will be held 1-3 PM Sunday at Robinson Funeral Home prior to the service.

Her life was long, her love was big, her faith was steady, and her reunion is glorious. Heaven gained a woman who already lived like she knew the way. We celebrate today, because she is with Jesus, and we will see her again.

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11/20/2025

Wayne Crosswhite

Howard Wayne Crosswhite passed away November 18, 2025 at his residence in Ethelsville, AL at the age of 81. He was born November 18, 1944 to the late Howard Clark Crosswhite and Era Lavender Crosswhite. He drove a truck for Bryan Foods for many years.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Angel Johnstone, April Michele Griffen (Carl), Ann Marie Harris; stepson, Shayne Smith of Southaven; 8 grandchildren, Bo Harris, Bentley Harris, Zack Avant, Alex Johnstone, Carly Griffen, Harlee Griffen, Candace Kisner, Tori Henley; 2 great grandchildren, Harmony and Trey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Bobbie Jean Valentine.

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Monte Crosswhite officiating.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery 4235 Brand-Una Rd Prairie, MS 39756.

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11/18/2025

Dr. LeAnn Simpson

Dr. LeAnn Rebecca Simpson passed away Monday November 17, 2025 at NMMC Gilmore-Amory at the age of 63. She was born March 28, 1962 to the late Patrick Conn and Carol West. She graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. She treated all sorts of animals, but she drew the line at snakes. Helping animals recover their health was Dr. Simpson’s obsession. At both the West Point Animal Clinic and the West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, she has spent her career putting animals first.

She is survived by her husband, William ‘Billy’ Simpson of West Point; 2 sons, Randy Simpson (Lauren) of West Point, Bruce Simpson (Brittany) of West Point; brothers, Roger West, Jr, Kenneth Conn, Charles Conn; sisters, Darla Estes, Brenda Wilson, Debbie Benefield; step-father, Roger West, Sr.; 4 grandchildren, Brock Simpson, William ‘Ollie’ Simpson, Gresham Simpson, Lowen Simpson; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Victor Brooks, Betsey Bates, and Melanie Elmore.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at 6 PM Thursday November 20, 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-6 PM Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers are the Doctors and nursing staff at NMMC-West Point, Dr. Ned Miller, the late Dr. Ed Miller, ICU nursing staff at NMMC Gilmore-Amory, and NM Home Health.

Memorials may be made to West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter 5122 Old Tibbee Rd West Point, MS 39773 or animal shelter of donor’s choice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 42 Memphis, TN 38105.

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11/10/2025

Jimmy Vail

Jimmy Dale Vail, age 85 of Carrollton, AL went to be with his Lord on Saturday November 8th, 2025. Jimmy was born August 17th, 1940, in Pheba, MS to the late Robert Henry Vail and Ruby Clark Vail. He graduated from West Point High School. He was retired firefighter with the City of Columbus and worked with Coleman Construction for years while he worked as a firefighter. He was also a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam war where he received the Presidents Medal of Honor for being under constant fire on the frontline for 30 days straight. He was active member of the Church on the Rock and Brother’s Keeper.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; his wife Virginia Vail; a niece Alana Aucoin. Survivors include his son Stuart Vail (Kerry) sister Jeanette Vail, 4 grandchildren Foster Vail (Maesie), Brent Vail (Jalee), Mattie Vail Britt (Hunter), Sarah Vail Shirley (Coy) 7 great grandchildren Emma Vail, Ivy Vail, Blaize Vail, Parker Vail, Drake Britt, Travis Britt, and Rhett Shirley and 1 great niece Megan Aucoin.

Graveside Service will be at 2 pm on Wednesday November 12th 2025 at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Cedar Bluff, MS with Stuart Vail and Foster Vail officiating. Pallbearers will be Brent Vail, Eddie Wright, Shane James, Benny Coleman, Tony Clark, Frank Upton and Derrance Smith. Honorary Pallbearers and special thanks to Nickie Hammonds, Scott Thacker, Delphine Hughes, Latisha Williams, Melissa Merideth, and members of the Church on the Rock.

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11/07/2025

Cheryl Sundbeck

Cheryl Sundbeck, age 80, died Wednesday, November 5, at her home at Old Waverly in West Point, following a short but intense battle with cancer. She was born on April 20, 1945, to Joyce Loureva Armer and Joseph Louis Messer, Jr. in Kansas City, Mo. She moved to Austin, Texas as a teenager with her mother and stepfather, William Lobb, graduating from McCallum High School in 1963. She attended Amarillo Community College in Amarillo, Texas, and spent her working life as a bookkeeper and secretary.

She moved to West Point in 1982 and became an active member of the community and the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. She served on the boards of North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point and Dugan Memorial Home for several terms, where she was known for asking hard questions and speaking her mind! She served as chairperson of West Point’s Main Street Association, treasurer of the Junior Auxiliary, president and secretary of the Old Waverly Home & Garden Club and was Community Counseling’s 2007 Volunteer of the Year. She was a Master Gardener. She served her church as Senior Warden and treasurer, sang in the choir, was linens chairperson for many years for the altar guild, washing and ironing the altar linens weekly. She served as president and treasurer of the Episcopal Church Women and co-chaired the church’s Prairie Arts Festival’s outreach project Kidsville. By far her favorite roles in life were grandmother and great-grandmother, channeling the love and affection she received from her own grandmothers early in life. She was present for every recital, game, horse show and life event possible, rain or shine, burning hot or freezing cold. Her last years were especially sweet with great-granddaughters trekking between their home and hers in pursuit of apples and suckers. Cheryl loved creating a beautiful home and garden and had impeccable taste and a green thumb. She loved traveling to the North Carolina mountains with her dear friend Jackie Edwards and later Seagrove Beach, Fla. with her “Susans” — Susan Chandler, Susan Portera, and Souzen Steelhammer. Her book club at Old Waverly gave her much to look forward to, and she loved hosting its members in her home. She loved a glass of crisp white wine, a fine dirty martini, and a good joke. She may have passed on those passions to her grandchildren! She was incredibly well-read, an ace speller, and a wiz at Jeopardy and crossword puzzles.

Preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, she is survived by her daughter Kristen Stevens, her son-in-law Joe Stevens; her grandchildren, Daniel Sundbeck, Anne Sutherland (Will), Sally Colbert (Jacob), Jeb Stevens (Laura Brantley), Sam Sundbeck and John Willis Stevens (Ellie); great-granddaughters Betty Anne, Emma and Daisy Sutherland; brothers Kirk (Madge) and Gregory Lobb; and her beloved Boykin Spaniel Coco.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Ned Miller and the team of caregivers who loved and cared for her in her final days, Christine Ewing, Makella Ewing, Karen Bell, Aaliyah Strong, Maquita Trimble and Qualeika Gillespie.

Should you wish to honor her with a memorial, she was especially fond of her church, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter.

Her Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 10, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, with the Reverend Karl Schaffenburg officiating. A reception will follow in the church’s Parish Hall.

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11/03/2025

Evelyn Lantz

Mary Evelyn Lantz passed away Monday November 3, 2025 at her residence at the age of 84. She was born November 24, 1941 in Hickory Flat, MS to the late William Edward and Nellie Beatrice Crum Gentry. Evelyn was a legal secretary for many years for Edward, Story, Marshall and Helveston Law Office. She later worked in the Clay County Courthouse with Robbie Robinson. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and a proud member of the ‘Golden Girls’ Group. Her favorite was to have Sunday dinners with her family.

Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Thursday November 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church with the Mr. Scott Reed officiating. Visitation will be 9-10 AM Thursday at the church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Travis Stewart, Lantz Stewart, Wiley Lantz, Gabe Stafford, Devin P*eks, Kindrick Langford, Caleb Stewart, Bridger P*eks, Zander Lantz.

She is survived by her husband, William ‘Bill’ Lantz; son, Eddie Lantz; daughters, Karen Stewart (Wayne), and Laura Langford (John); brother, Bill Gentry (Sandy); 6 grandchildren, Travis Stewart, Wiley Lantz, Lantz Stewart, Gentry Stafford, Kelci Jo Langford, Kindrick Langford; and 7 great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church PO Box 794 West Point, MS 39773.

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10/30/2025

Jack Green, Jr

Jack Green, Jr. passed away October 28, 2025 at Diversicare Nursing Home of Amory, MS surrounded by family. Born September 11, 1954 in West Point, MS, he was a miracle child due to an aneurysm who lived 71 years. He was the son of Jack and Mary Nell Green of West Point, Miss. He was a graduate of West Point High School.

"Junior" as he was called had many talents. He enjoyed electronics, gadgets, and knitting. He was a self-taught electronic guru. When someone needed assistance with computers, he was eager to assist with setting-up and repairing technical devices without charging.

His love for gadgets gave him great joy by showing and explaining each one to family and friends. One gadget saved a friend's money from being stolen from her wallet since Junior gave her an anti-theft beeping device that alerted the owner when someone attempted to remove money.

His knitting skills were done with perfection. He paid close attention to details for every item. If his knitting item had a slight imperfection, he would start over. He made scarves and beanies for anyone who admired his work usually with his/her collegiate colors if requested.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents Jack Green, Sr. and Mary Nell McClain Green from West Point, MS.

He is survived by two sisters: Peggy Coleman (Lee) from West Point, MS and Patricia Reynolds (Barry) from Brandon, MS. Five nieces and nephews: Ralph H. Weems, IV from Fulton, MS; Jack Howard Coleman from Dallas, TX; Bonner C. Coleman (Brittany) from Olive Branch, MS; Anna Ruth Barnes (Bradley) from Madison, MS; Mary Katherine Wright (John) from Madison, MS. A great-niece Mary Elisabeth Barnes from Madison, MS.

Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of the burial. There will be a private graveside service with immediate family members. Pallbearers will be Barry Reynolds, Bradley Barnes, John Wright, Ralph H. Weems, IV, Jack Howard Coleman, and Bonner Coleman.

Many thanks to Diversicare Nursing Home of Amory, Gentiva Hospice Care, and Dr. Ned Miller. Special thanks to Curtis Jones and Amanda Stephan of West Point, MS.

Memorials may be made to West Point / Clay County Animal Shelter, 5122 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, MS 39773.

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10/21/2025

Christine Lindner

Christine Marie Linder passed away Friday October 17, 2025 at Dugan Memorial Home, at the age of 77. She was born August 25, 1948 in Germany to the late Leon Wieczorek and Anna Rej.

She is survived her husband, Jeff Lindner of West Point; son, Tim Leber of LA; two daughters, Dana Jaynes of UT and Jennifer Bunte of FL; 3 grandchildren, Mia, Alex, and Luke.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Christopher Leber.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Dugan Memorial Home and Baptist Hospice.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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10/21/2025

Johanna Rice

With a voice that filled sanctuaries and hands that stitched prayers into shawls, Johanna Rice, 74, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born January 23, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Edwin Cromwell Rice and Sally Will Crawford Rice, Johanna was rooted in faith, music, and deep connections with others. A 1969 graduate of West Point High School, she went on to attend Judson College and American University eventually attaining a masters in Sociology. She worked as an insurance adjuster and later published a public records newsletter that served many towns across northern Mississippi. She focused on her community, always keeping her high school classmates close through the reunions she loved to plan and volunteering her time at the American Legion.

She found joy in her garden, the pages of a good book, and most especially in her crafts. A knitter, crocheter and quilter, she poured love into every creation she made. The Prayer Shawl Ministry she started at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Starkville became a living extension of her spirit—every stitch a blessing, every shawl a hug wrapped in prayer.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Goree and his family, her brother, Ed Rice, nephew Sam Rice (Rebecca) and great nephew River. She now joins her parents, Edwin and Sally Rice, in eternal peace.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation and service at Robinson Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23. The visitation will begin at 10 am, and the service will begin at 11 a.m. The burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam Rice, Floyd Robinson, Walt Goree, Joseph Andol, Curt Friday, Bruce King and Ken Ivy.

In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Mississippi ACLU in her honor.

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10/20/2025

Mrs. Johanna Rice passed away October 19, 2025 at St. Dominic Hospital. Services will be 11 AM Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home. A full obit will be posted later.

10/18/2025

Sam Wiggs

Sam Wiggs passed away Friday October 17, 2025 at his residence at the age of 91. He was born June 14, 1934 to the late Elmer Wiggs and Robbie Mayhan.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Wiggs; a son, Lamar P*e; 3 brothers, Robert Wiggs, Joe Wiggs, Larry Wiggs; 2 sisters, Shirley Hebbard, Louise Smith; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Hosie Wiggs, Joe Wiggs, Jimmie Dee Wiggs; a sister, Particia Marshall.

Visitation will with family friends at 1 to 1:45 PM Sunday at Robison Funeral Home.

A Graveside service will be 2 PM Sunday October 19, 2025 in Greenwood Cemetery.

Friends may leave an online condolence at robinsonfh.net.

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