Donna Box
Jun 3, 2026
Mrs. Donna Beth Barbian Box, 66, of Tillatoba, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her residence.
Born on August 4, 1959, in Pontotoc, she was the daughter of Clarence Larry Barbian, Sr. and Dorothy Collene Raines Barbian. Donna dedicated much of her professional life to serving others as the EMT Coordinator and Supervisor at Bowater in Grenada, where her compassion,...
Yvonna Threadgill
Jun 2, 2026
Mrs. Yvonna Blakely Threadgill, 92, a beloved member of the Red Hill Community, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Born on January 15, 1934, in the Red Hill Community, she was the daughter of Shed and Lena Belle Collins Blakely. A graduate of Gore Springs High School, Yvonna was a...
Bryan DuBard
Jun 1, 2026
Mr. Bryan Byars DuBard, 59, of the Jefferson Community of Carroll County, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at his residence. Bryan was born September 8, 1966 in Greenwood to the late Sidney Silas DuBard and Yandel Byars DuBard. Bryan and his older brother, Keith, had a great childhood growing up in the Jefferson Community in Carroll County. They played...
Charles Lacey Little
Jun 1, 2026
Mr. Charles Lacey Little, 80, of Water Valley, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center–Grenada. He was born November 25, 1945, in Sumner to Bailey Rex Little and Dorothy Tribble Little.
Charles spent most of his working years in the logging industry, where he earned a reputation as a hardworking and dedicated logger. A true...
Doris Vance
May 31, 2026
Mrs. Doris Lee Helms Vance, 93, of Grenada, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born January 10, 1933 in Calhoun County to Claude Lee Helms and Lois Mae Scarborough Helms. Mrs. Vance served alongside her husband, Elvis, as a model pastor’s wife for decades. Their ministry spanned far...
Jerry Wayne Lucius
May 28, 2026
Mr. Jerry Wayne Lucius, 76, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born September 14, 1949 in Calhoun City to J.W. and Ethel Collums Lucius. Jerry honorably served in the US Army before beginning a long career in law enforcement. He was employed as a policeman with the...
Donnie Pipkin
May 27, 2026
Mr. Donnie Gayle Pipkin, 74, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 7, 1952, in Tallahatchie County to Alexander Franklin Pipkin and Zara Mai Roberts Pipkin.
Donnie was the definition of a true outdoorsman who found great joy in the simple things of life. He especially loved deer and turkey hunting and cherished...
Greg Gray
May 25, 2026
Mr. Johnny Greg Gray, 77, of Grenada, passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born April 4, 1949, in Grenada to Rev. John E. Gray, Jr. and Willo Dene Grantham Gray.
Greg honorably served his country in the United States Army, with assignments in Turkey and Japan before receiving his...
Ronnie Mitchell
May 19, 2026
Mr. Ronald Glenn Mitchell, Sr., 68, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1957 in Grenada to Mack and Ellen Simmons Mitchell. Ronnie worked as an automotive technician for decades at Cliff Colbert Chevrolet and later for General Motors in Michigan. Upon his return to Mississippi, he worked for several years...
Henry A. Pullen, Sr.
May 13, 2026
Mr. Henry Allison Pullen, Sr., 75, of Scobey, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1951 in Charleston to Henry Osmond and Janie Allison Pullen. A long-time employee of Heatcraft, Henry also enjoyed being outdoors and working his cows on the farm. An avid hunter, he especially enjoyed deer, turkey and squirrel hunting....
Rudy Rocha
May 9, 2026
Mr. Rudolph “Rudy” Rocha, Jr., age 72, died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 following a lengthy illness. He was born March 26, 1954 in Los Angeles, CA to Audie Elizabeth “Polly” Rocha and Rudolph Rocha, Sr. Rudy was a 1972 graduate of Grenada Lake Academy and attended Holmes Junior College. He attended the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training...
Brent Lyttleton Johnston, Sr.
May 8, 2026
Brent Lyttleton Johnston, Sr. passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven on May 8, 2026. He was born to Bower Lyttleton Johnston, Sr. and Esther Hetherwick Johnston in Meridian, Mississippi, on May 17, 1938. When Brent was in junior high school, he and his family moved to Jackson, where he attended Central High School before graduating from...
Monroe Keith Beardain, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Monroe Keith Beardain Jr., age 59, of Enid, Mississippi, passed away on May 7th, 2026 surrounded by those who loved him.
Monroe was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was known for his strength, resilience, and the deep love he had for his family. He lived his life with determination and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew...
Rosie Jane Mitchell
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Rosie Jane Mitchell passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1934, to Thomas and Susie Woods. She married her husband Sydney Mitchell on November 19, 1952. They were married for 57 years before God called him home. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife and mother. With a...
Vicky McRee
May 5, 2026
Vivian Elizabeth “Vicky” Blakely McRee passed away peacefully May 5th 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous nine-year battle with breast cancer.
Vicky was born on August 18, 1960, in Grenada, to Jimmy David Blakely and Dorothy Fly Blakely. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Vicky will be remembered for her unwavering...
Eugene Lancaster
May 4, 2026
Mr. Percy Eugene Lancaster, 93, of Duck Hill, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born August 22, 1932 in Grenada to James Percy and Annie Little Lancaster. Eugene honorably served our country in the US Navy and owned and operated Lancaster Auto Parts with his brothers, Floyd & Bennie. Mr. Lancaster was an antique and classic car enthusiast....
James Sanford
Apr 26, 2026
Mr. James Albert Sanford, 88, of Carroll County, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 8, 1938 in Glen Allan. Mr. Sanford honorably served our country in the US Air Force. He was a retired shop foreman at Parchman Penitentiary and was also a very skilled mechanic. Mr. Sanford was an avid outdoorsman. He...
Jimmy Rutkowski
Apr 26, 2026
Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Rutkowski, 41, of Memphis, formerly of Grenada, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 20, 1984, in Portsmouth, Virginia. A graduate of Grenada High School, Jimmy later completed the lineman program at Holmes Community College. He honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Jimmy was an avid golfer who cherished...
Larry Blanton
Apr 24, 2026
Mr. Larry Don Blanton, 70, of Grenada, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born November 18, 1955 in Helena, AR to Pete and Joann Travis Blanton. Larry was blessed to work alongside his parents for over 50 years at Blanton Construction. Larry took great pride in being a Licensed Residential...
Robert Ingram
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Robert Clayton Ingram, 66, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. He was born December 12, 1959 in Jackson to Trenton and Lavada Ingram. Robert spent most of his working life as a butcher and was the Meat Market Manager at Grocery Basket in Grenada for over 38 years. An avid outdoorsman,...
