Obituaries

Mar 12, 2026

Johnny Melton, 69, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026.  He was born January 26, 1957 in Grenada to James Wesley and Ernestine Martin Melton.  Johnny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was known for his hardworking nature and the love he had for his family. He retired from Serta after many years of...

Mar 10, 2026

Ms. Olivia Renee Turner Taylor, 74, of Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. She was born April 30, 1951 in Grenada to Leroy and Olivia Pulliam Turner. Following her retirement from WalMart, Olivia found out quickly that being in the public and around people was a necessity for her which led...

Mar 10, 2026

Teresa Jane Hanks Austin

May 1st 1956 - March 10th, 2026 

Teresa Jane Austin, age 69, of Grenada, passed away at home Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. She was born May 1st, 1956 in Grenada to Robert "Bill" O'Bryant and Mrs. Margaret Dell McGarrity O'Bryant. Teresa graduated from Charleston High School in 1974. She held numerous jobs with her time being spent...

Mar 10, 2026

Dr. James Albert King, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at UMMC Hospital in Grenada. Dr. King was born on January 1, 1935 in Ashland, MS, to the late James Steve King and Ethel Orman King. After serving his country in the U.S. Navy, Dr. King continued serving others in the field of Dentistry as his professional career.

Dr. King is...

Mar 9, 2026

Mr. Nicholas Ryan Donegan, 27, of Grenada, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born December 27, 1998, in Grenada.

Nicholas was a graduate of Tupelo High School, where he played on the lacrosse team. A well-rounded young man, he found joy in many interests throughout his life. He was a...

Mar 8, 2026

Edward Earl “Eddie” Willis, 61, of Grenada, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1964 in Hattiesburg to Clayton and Scherrie LeTutuor Willis. Eddie owned and operated Willis Mobile Home Movers for many years and was known far and wide for his expertise in the field. He cultivated many lasting...

Mar 6, 2026

Mr. Thomas A. Ligon, Jr., 82, of Grenada passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. A Celebration of life with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date. A complete Obituary will be available when arrangements are complete.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted...

Mar 3, 2026

Mrs. Thelma Roberts transitioned to her Heavenly Home on March 3, 2026 at Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston. We can only imagine her joy at seeing her Lord and Savior as she was welcomed home. We know there is a great reunion with our Daddy, Luke Roberts, her son, Kenneth Ray and other family members that have gone on. We...

Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Hannelore Burge, 89, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born June 21, 1936 in Germany to Heinrich and Helen Jung.  

Hannelore will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Survivors include her son, Bernhard Burge of Seymour, TN; sister, Rita James of Grenada;...

Feb 26, 2026

Miss Peggy L. Greenhaw, 56, of Grenada, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis. Born on September 28, 1969, in Shelby, Mississippi, she was the cherished youngest daughter of John and Mary Ballard Greenhaw.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Greenhaw; her sister, Marie Greenhaw;...

Feb 25, 2026

Barbara Jean Woody (Merriam), of Naubinway, Michigan, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Grenada, Mississippi, surrounded by family.

Born June 9, 1950 in Manistique, Michigan, to Frederick “Merle” Merriam and Joyce Merriam, Barbara devoted her life to her family. She spent many years as a stay-at-home mother before working as a Certified Nursing Assistant and later as a cook and...

Feb 16, 2026

Mrs. Margaret Suzanne Burgreen Schmitz, 71, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 in Grenada.  She was born February 3, 1955 in San Diego, CA to Conrad Lorendo Burgreen and Margaret Jane Martin Burgreen.  Suzanne earned a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics from Christian Heritage College.  She and her husband, Burt, served as missionaries, spreading the gospel of...

Feb 15, 2026

Bertha Louise Windham, 85, passed away February 15, 2026.  She was born December 31, 1940 in Walnut, MS to Curtis and Erma Davis Loftin.  A devoted homemaker, Bertha was diligent in doing everything she could to make her house a home.  She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

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Feb 13, 2026

Janice Foreman, 79, of Grenada, passed away on Friday February 13, 2026.

Janice was born on April 9, 1946 to Alpha Mae and Eli Garrett of Philipp, Mississippi. She graduated from West Tallahatchie High School and went on to attend Delta State University.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alpha Mae and Eli...

Feb 9, 2026

Thomas Fisher "Tommy" Crawford, 72, of Hernando, MS left for his heavenly home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family at Shepherd Hospice.  Tommy was born in Grenada on September 26, 1953. He was the son of Fisher & Dale Crawford. Tommy honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for over 20 years.  Tommy worked many years...

Feb 8, 2026

Christopher Alan Blake

May 10, 1966 – February 8, 2026

Christopher Alan Blake was born on May 10, 1966, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. From the very beginning, he carried a presence that filled a room - bright red hair, deep dimples, and a smile that could light up the darkest places. Chris was gifted and...

Feb 7, 2026

J.S. "Dynamite" Kirk, 89, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his residence.  Dynamite was born in Duck Hill, on December 14, 1936 to Julian Wray Kirk and Lois Pyron Kirk. He was 1 of 7 children raised by share croppers. His father also operated heavy equipment for the county. This is where Dynamite was introduced to...

Feb 7, 2026

Mr. Charles William "Bubba" Rose, Jr., 72, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Grenada.  He was born April 24, 1953 in Greenwood to Chares William "Bill" Rose and Carolyn Hill Rose.  Bubba spent most of his working life as a welder and machinist and was very well respected in his trade.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2026

Ms. Amy Walden, 49, of Grenada, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson.  She was born July 27, 1976 in Jackson.  Amy was a loving and caring mother & grandmother.  She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed.

A service to celebrate her life...

Feb 6, 2026

Teresa Simmons Owen, 84, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.  She was born on September 24, 1941 in Grenada, Mississippi.  She spent her early years in Grenada, followed by Walnut Creek, California and Knoxville, Tennessee, where she graduated from high school.  Teresa later moved to Memphis and graduated from Memphis State University with both undergraduate...