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04/21/2026

Danny Shelton

Danny Dwight 'Pigskin' Shelton, 77 of West Point, MS passed away on Apil 16, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1948 in West Point to the late Robert Wesley Shelton and Frances Gertrude Stafford. Danny graduated from West Point High School on May 31, 1966, and attended East MS Community College where he was a pitcher on the baseball team. He later earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in History from MS State University. After completing his education, he built a long and successful career in Memphis, TN working with pediatric and adolescent children in the behavioral unit at the former Mid South Hospital. After leaving there, he moved to Mobile, AL to become a paralegal.

Danny loved all sports, and had a wealth of sports knowledge, but college football was his greatest passion. His nickname, 'Pigskin' suited him perfectly. He enjoyed researching WPHS sports when he had time, and was a researcher for "The History of West Point Football' which was published in 2017.

He loved food and laughter, and he shared both freely with everyone around him. Though he never married, he had an extraordinary number of friends, more than he could ever name, friendships he nurtured with loyalty, humor, and a genuine kindness that made people feel seen and valued.

He adored his nieces and nephew, and he remained close to the cousins he grew up with...Johnny Goode of Birmingham, AL, Jerry Goode (Verniece) of Laurell, MS, Judy Britton (Charlie) of Bedford, TX, Jan Rushing (Mike) of Carrollton, GA, Vickie Coats of Philadelphia, MS and Gene Stafford of Montpelier, MS.

Danny and his siblings, Bobby, Gary, Jimmy and Karen all grew up together in West Point, MS not only loving each other as family, but truly liking each other. That rare and lasting friendship became one of the greatest gifts of their lives.

Danny chose to continue helping others even after his passing by donating his body for medical research, a final act of generosity that reflected the sprit in which he lived.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby Shelton, Gary Shelton; sister-in-law, Becky Shelton.

He is survived by his sister, Karen Shelton Moore (Gary Bartlett Jr.) of West Point; brother Jimmy Shelton of AL, sister-in-law, Lori Schwandner; his beloved nieces, Martha Moore, Angel Gibson (James), Carol Anne Moore, Tifany Moore, Andrea Shelton Tate; great nieces and nephews, Blakely, Den, Kyle, Daniel, Alyssa, Sydney, Ava, Carson, Hanna, Harley and Cyndal.

He had many close friends, Jimmy McKinney, Bud Bowen, Robbie Robinson, David Hill, Donnie and Charlie Dimino, Sammy and Tommy Henley, William and Earl Osborne, Johnny Gilliland, Don Searcy, Billie Wayne Anthony, Ronnie Cliett, Robert Earl Smith, Bob and Boyd Butler, Skippy Taylor, Wayne Keeton, Larry Smothers and Ronnie Moore.

In keeping with Danny's wishes, there will be no formal service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to remember his humor, his kindness, and the joy he brought into the world.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 42 Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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04/03/2026

Joe Fowler

Joe Fred Fowler passed away March 30, 2026 at Dugan Memorial Home at the age of 89. He was born December 1, 1936 to the late Mary Jane Otts and John Edward Fowler. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked for Seitz Lumber Company for many years.

He is survived by his son, Frank Fowler (Linda) of TX; brothers-in-law, Andy Holiday (Keiko) and Jim Etheridge; sisters-in-law, Jean Holliday and Ruth Fowler; 2 grandchildren, Sarah Kate Dolcefino (Anthony), Mary Elizabeth Fowler; 3 great grandchildren, Liam, Juliet, and Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janice Fowler; brothers, James Fowler, Roy Fowler, Gene Fowler; sister, Johnette Etheridge.

A memorial service will be 2 PM Thursday April 9, 2026 at Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Bowen officiating. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Thursday at the funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Tunnel to Towers 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or T2T.org.

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03/20/2026

Beverly Lang

Beverly Olema Lang, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2026 at NMMC- Tupelo at the age of 73. She was born November 15, 1952 to the late Billy Barton Poss and Mary Olema Hankins.

She is survived by her life partner, Rocky Hudson; a daughter, Michelle King (John) of LA; a son, Chris Lang of Starkville; her step children, Stacey Wilkinson, Samantha Langford, William Hudson; a sister, Juanita Portera; a brother, Billy Poss (Barbara); 6 grandchildren, Summer Pointer (BJ), Addison King, Taylor Lang, Drake Flowers, Bentley Lang, Cal Eaves; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday April 25, 2026 at Siloam Baptist Church. Visitation with family and friends will be 10-11 AM Saturday April 25, 2026 at the church.

Memorials can be made to the West Point Animal Shelter, 5122 Old Tibbee Rd, West Point, MS 39773.

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02/24/2026

Andy DeSantis

Andrew Clarence Desantis, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 at NMMC-West Point, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on January 20, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Martha Hurst and Joseph DeSantis, Andy lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep devotion to those he loved. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served two tours in Vietnam. His commitment to serving others continued throughout his career in law enforcement, where he worked for many years as a corrections officer and evidence technician.

Andy loved the Lord deeply and, as a member of First Presbyterian Church of West Point, enjoyed attending his Sunday school class when his health allowed. He was an avid reader who enjoyed learning and staying informed. He loved the outdoors-especially hunting and fishing-and found great joy in training his prized dog, Gunner.

He is survived by his loving wife Louann DeSantis of West Point; 2 sons, Lt. Col. (Ret) Andrew C. DeSantis, Jr. (Rebecca) of West Point, David M. DeSantis (Jodie) of FL; his sister, Darby Suess of Ohio; his cherished grandchildren, A1C Luke DeSantis, Jane DeSantis, Dylan DeSantis, Drew DeSantis; and his nephews, John Suess (Holly) and Adam Suess (Michelle).

Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church of West Point at 10 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A memorial service will follow at 11 AM at the church. Andy will then be laid to rest at the North MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kilmichael, MS with the honor and gratitude due to his faithful service.

Memorials may be made to Sally Kate Winters Family Services-Home PO Box 1233 West Point, MS 39773.

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02/23/2026

Lawrence Frye

Lawrence James Frye passed away Sunday February 22, 2026 at his residence at the age of 78. He was born June 23, 1947 in New Jersey to the late Glen and Alice Frye. He served his country in the US Army and then traveled all over the US as a professional card gambler.

He is survived by his wife, Annie Goodson Frye; son, Barry; 2 daughters, Mary Beth and her husband Peter, Sallie and her friend Eric; brother, Edward and his wife Kathy; nephews, Jimmy Taggart, Joe Taggart, Pettus Taggart, Criss Taggart, Jonathan Charles Taggart, Dean Taggart; nieces, Jona and Jeri Jo, Michelle White; one grandchild, Lily.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Jay.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday March 14, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Brandon Bates officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be 10-11 AM Saturday March 14, 2026 at the church.

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02/23/2026

Bobby Joe Champion passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Golden Triangle. He was born June 15, 1935 to the late Joseph Presley Champion and Sarah Carty Champion. Bobby worked at B&W for over thirty years until he retired. Even at the age of 90, he was still active with his friends and neighbors in the Pheba and Cedar Bluff Community.

He is survived by a special friend, Donna Macon; a son John Robert Champion (Pam); a daughter Linda Champion Sullivan; grandchildren, Ashley Gentry, Justin Sullivan, Wesley Champion (Kaitlin), John Taylor Champion (Chaney), Alana Jacobs (D.R.), Amber Avent (Jonathan); great grandchildren, Eden Gentry, John Paul Gentry, Cooper Gentry, Tucker Trull, Hal Jacobs, Jaxon Avent, Amelia Avent, John Maddox Champion, Jase Champion, Mills Champion, Perry Pate Champion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris Pate Champion; a son, Joe Champion; grandson, Josh Sullivan; son-in-law, Roger Sullivan; grandson-in-law, Daniel Gentry.

Funeral Services will be 3 PM Monday February 23, 2026 at Robinson Funeral Home officiated by John Taylor Champion and Brad Lathem. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Wesley Champion, John Taylor Champion, Sonny Sizemore, Randy Vance, D.R. Jacobs, John Paul Gentry. Honorary Pallbearers are Butch Childs, Tucker Trull, Larry Walker, Zack Walker, Kenneth McKee, David Blansett, Eddie Strickland, Eddie Fuller, Members of Montpelier Masonic Lodge, many friends in Pheba and Cedar Bluff Community.

Memorials may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America 505 Eighth Ave. Suite 1402 New York, NY 10018.

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02/22/2026

Kitty Ward

Kathryn “Kitty” Elizabeth Ward, born October 4, 1929, in Shannon, Mississippi, to Holly Veron and Clara Elizabeth Jackson, lived a life defined by faith, love, and quiet sacrifice. Kitty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Howard Ward Jr., whom she loved with unwavering devotion for so many years, as well as her cherished daughters, Clara Mae Mayfield and Bonnie Jean Duke. She is also preceded by her beloved sister Aylene Bowen.

While our hearts ache knowing they are reunited, we can only imagine the joyful noise in Heaven when she arrived.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Gina Williams (Max), Lauren Duke, Homer Duke (Robin), and Holly Coker (Corbin). She also leaves behind a legacy of love in her great-grandchildren: Zach Williams, Chelsea Smith, Chris Smith, Stella Coker, Harper Coker, Charleigh Coker, and Charlotte Coker, along with one great-great-grandchild, Kelsey Fields. Each of them carries a piece of her warmth and of her strength. Kitty had a deep and abiding love for her many nieces and nephews, whom she treated as her very own. She didn’t make distinctions when it came to family: if you belonged to her, you belonged fully. She celebrated their joys and prayed over their burdens. To them, she was more than an aunt; she was a steady presence and a source of encouragement and love. She loved to cook, and no one ever left her table hungry. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, storytelling, and second helpings whether you asked for them or not. As children, we would crawl into her lap, and she would sing to us with a sweetness that made the whole world feel safe. Even now, we can almost hear her voice. Mamaw loved the Lord deeply. She was one of His most faithful servants. She didn’t preach with words as much as she preached with her life. She was the most unselfish person we have ever known, always putting others first, always giving more than she took. And while she was sweet and selfless, make no mistake, when it came to playing cards, Mamaw could turn competitive in a second. She would become laser focused, and she absolutely intended to win. We’re fairly certain she’s already found a card table in Heaven.

She leaves behind a family shaped by her prayers, strengthened by her example, and forever grateful for the gift of her life. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Proverbs 17.6: “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents.”

Service announcements will be announced at a later date.

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02/15/2026

Keri Byrd

Keri Nicole Byrd passed away February 14, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle at the age of 41. She was born December 20, 1984. Keri was truly one of a kind. She had a remarkable gift for remembering everyone she met, and if you ran into her again, you could always count on being greeted with a big hug and her radiant smile. That smile could light up any room, and she was deeply loved by so many. She had a special fondness for the music of Elvis Presley and KISS. Keri enjoyed participating in activities with Golden Triangle Outdoors and Challenger Baseball including softball, hunting, and fishing. She proudly earned many medals through her involvement in Special Olympics. Above all, she cherished expressing her love through writing and drawing for the many people she held dear.

She was a devoted member of The Salvation Army church in Columbus, where her faith and love for her church family were central to her life. She generously gave her time volunteering at Angels on a Mission Thrift Store and the local Salvation Army store, always eager to serve others with kindness and compassion. After completing training with ACT Center, she proudly participated in vocational rehabilitation services, which helped her achieve meaningful employment. She worked faithfully as a support staff member at Chili’s for 12 years and later served as a pizza box quality control associate at Lost Pizza for two years. She took great pride in her work and in the independence and purpose in life.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Jimmy and Betty Stevenson.

She is survived by her father, John Byrd of West Point; her mother, Susie Byrd of West Point; brother, John ‘Chris’ Byrd; sisters, Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Byrd, Rachel Johnson; grandparents, Kenneth and Jane Byrd; aunts and uncles, Ken and Dawn Byrd, Carolyn and Tim Golson; great aunt, Diane McLemore. She was a proud aunt of two nephews Justin and Zackery Byrd and a niece Ronnie Kay Byrd.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday February 17, 2026 at Siloam Methodist Church with Rev. Raleigh Richter officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be James Watson, Adam Winfield, Lamar Byrd, David Waldrep, Wyatt Pumphrey, Magers Anderson. Josh Norton will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Visitation with family and friends will be 1-2 PM Tuesday at the church.

A special thanks to all nurses, doctors, and staff who treated her with special care, concern, and love throughout her life.

Memorials can be made to Golden Triangle Outdoors PO Box 2014 Columbus, MS 39704 or McPherson Cemetery Fund C/O Luke Robinson PO Box 732 West Point, MS 39773.

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01/28/2026

Fox Haas

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Fox, 95. Carl Fox Haas passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, January 25, with his wife Evelyn and children Shurley, Toxey and Nina by his side. He was known by Papaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, “Daddy” to his kids and “Mr. Fox” to everyone else.

Born on August 20, 1930 in Mobile, Alabama, the youngest of three sons born to World War One Veteran Toxey and Maurine Haas. Fox’s life was one of loyalty, patience and honor in business, family and hunting. Fox grew up in Mobile and shortly after starting college was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He spent four of his years from 17 to 23 in the sanatorium, where he no doubt developed his legendary patience and resilience. After recovering, he re-enrolled at Mississippi State University for a degree in Animal Husbandry, served as President of Sigma Chi, and where he met his beloved Evelyn. In hindsight, the future of the Haas family was predicated on Fox’s illness and subsequent delay in his college years. In spite of the speculation that his dose of the cure for tuberculosis could prevent him from having children, they married anyway and moved to nearby West Point. Soon after, Evelyn gave birth to their first child, a daughter, Shurley, In the following years, their son Toxey and another daughter Nina were born.

Fox took a job with Bryan Foods. He spent his entire career there working for George and John Bryan, whom he respected immensely. Fox retired as VP of Procurement. Fox was in charge of Bryan’s relationships with farmers across the south, midwest and Texas and oversaw these operations more broadly. Bryan grew to be one of the nation’s largest producers of meat products, and, as a testament to a bygone era, Fox managed every relationship with nothing more than his word and a handshake.

Fox was obsessed with the outdoors from a young age. He grew up in Mobile on the water, running the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers and Mobile Bay with his brothers Albert and Toxey, and in the woods chasing deer, ducks, squirrels and what few wild turkeys remained. He killed his first turkey in 1944 which lit a fire that was never extinguished. As a teenager; he would ride his bike up to twenty miles to hunt. He later joined the legendary Choctaw Bluff Hunting Club, a place and people he cherished dearly.

When his son Toxey was old enough to hunt, there was still no wild turkey population in West Point. Fox would make the drive down to Choctaw Bluff with Toxey in tow. In the early 1970s, Fox took matters into his own hands and worked with the state to restock wild turkeys in West Point and protect them for the requisite years. This seed stock was used for more restocking efforts around the state.

Fox was known as a gamekeeper and the consummate woodsman.

In 1986 Toxey founded Mossy Oak, an idea he developed at Choctaw Bluff while hunting with Fox. The back half of Fox’s life took on a whole new meaning. Fox served as CFO, but his impact on the spirit and culture was far greater than any job title could capture. Together, Toxey and Fox grew Mossy Oak with a culture of conservation and woodsmanship at its core. This developed beyond the core business into Gamekeepers, a native tree nursery, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Properties and more.

Mossy Oak’s charity event is named in his honor, the Fox Hole Shootout, benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital, Catch-a-Dream and various wildlife conservation initiatives all dear to Fox and Evelyn. Mossy Oak Properties gives the annual Fox Haas Award in his honor. In 2023, the National Wild Turkey Federation Foundation established the Fox Haas Lifetime Achievement Conservation Award. Appropriately, the first recipient was Col. Tom Kelly. In his local community, he also served on the Renasant Bank and Tombigbee Water Management Boards and as President of the Oak Hill School Board.

Fox is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Shurley (Bill) Sugg; son, Toxey (Diane) Haas; daughter, Nina (Page) Davidson; grandchildren, Sara Frances Haas Stubbs (Vandy), Daniel (Caroline) Haas, Neill (Hillary) Haas, Bill (Elvita), Gregory (Jessi), Anne Peyton, Jessie Davidson Virgin (Kevin), Ellie Davidson Stevens (John Willis) and Jack Davidson, and seven (soon to be eight) great-grandchildren.

Fox loved the land and wildlife, and he loved taking care of it. His words in his later years carry this message that he preached until the day he passed:

“I believe it’s important to take care of the things we love. My friends ask me what a man my age is doing planting hardwoods. I believe the good that men do will live long after they’re gone.”

In the form of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, through Mossy Oak, around West Point, in the woods he hunted and all across the hunting world, the good he did will live on forever.

There is no place Fox loved more than being in the woods, and in Fox’s later years, his two guardian angels - wife Evelyn and West Point’s Dr. Ned Miller - kept him going.

Special thanks as well to caregivers Belinda Perry, Latoria Benamon, Pearlina Shelton and Jearlean Cu***ng, the ICU Nurses of NMMC, the Home Healthcare Nurses of NMMC and Hospice Nurse Keena Kaiser.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Monday, February 2, 2026.

In memory of Fox Haas, donations may be made to the Dr. Ned Miller Fox Haas Rural Medicine Fund - a grant program intended to foster long term physician/patient relationships by providing support to the practice of rural primary care medicine.

Checks may be made payable to: The Fox Foundation Memorial Fund @ CREATE PO Box 1053 Tupelo, MS 38802.

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01/27/2026

Funeral services for Carl Fox Haas will be 11 AM Monday February 2, 2026 at First United Methodist Church.
A full obit will be posted when information becomes available.

01/25/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved Mr. Fox has flown up to his heavenly roost. Mr. Fox passed peacefully in his home, with his wife Evelyn and three children, Shurley, Toxey and Nina, by his side. His house was full of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until the day he died, and through his bedroom window, turkeys and deer still passed through his backyard hardwoods.

While we continue to find the words to honor his incredible life and legacy, for now, we remember the words of Mr. Fox:

“I believe it’s important to take care of the things we love. My friends ask me what a man my age is doing planting hardwoods. I believe the good that men do will live long after they’re gone.”

In the form of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, through Mossy Oak, around West Point, in the woods and in the hunting world, the good he did will live long after he’s gone.

"Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches… the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work." Psalm 104:12-13

01/17/2026

Beverly Campbell

Beverly Arrington Campbell of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Although Beverly resided in McKinney for the past seven years, she spent most of her life in West Point, Mississippi—the place she always considered home. Beverly was known for her creativity, which was evident in everything she touched and for the meaningful friendships she forged with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Beverly was born on August 25, 1949 in Grenada, Mississippi, to Virgil Homer Arrington and Janet Brown Arrington Farish. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and attended Hillsboro High School before graduating from Coffeeville High School in Mississippi in 1967. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Mississippi College for Women. While in college, she met the love of her life, Henry Carlisle Campbell. They were married for 46 years until his death in 2019.

Beverly’s greatest joy was her family. Known affectionately as “Bevie,” she was a devoted mother and grandmother to her three children and six grandchildren. She nurtured them with love, wisdom, and faith—gifts that will carry on for generations to come.

In 1991, Beverly began teaching private art lessons and later opened Studio B in downtown West Point. She taught art there until 2017, leaving a lasting impact on generations of children throughout the West Point community.

Her talents extended beyond the art studio. Beverly shared her beautiful alto voice as a member of the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir in West Point for 33 years, where she also served as a music teacher for the church's Child Development Center. She was an active member of the West Point Music Coterie for 25 years and served as a member of the West Point Home and Garden Club.

Beverly was deeply devoted to her faith. She attended Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas, and was a longtime, devoted member of First United Methodist Church in West Point, Mississippi.

She is survived by her loving children: Elizabeth Campbell and partner Jason Nixon of Franklin, Tennessee; Katherine Seyb and husband Jacob of McKinney, Texas; and Carlisle Campbell and wife Katie of Alexandria, Virginia. She was a cherished grandmother to Spencer Seyb, Campbell Seyb, Elizabeth Seyb, Henry Campbell, Grace Campbell, Sarah Campbell, and Rebecca Nixon.

She is also survived by her sister, Lee Barron (Tim) of Hernando, Mississippi; brothers, Homer Arrington of Pennsylvania and Jim Arrington (Karen) of Senatobia, Mississippi; sisters-in-law, Julia Shirley of West Point, Mississippi, Elizabeth Bailey (Eugene) of West Point, Mississippi; along with a host of other loving family members and dear friends.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Carlisle.

A Service of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 612 E. Broad Street, West Point, Mississippi 39773. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church.

A Service of Resurrection will also be held in McKinney, TX at 11:00 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Stonebridge United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Stonebridge Dr, McKinney, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made in Beverly’s honor to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 293, West Point, Mississippi 39773 or Stonebridge United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6210, McKinney, Texas, 75071.

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