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Jimmy Haynes
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Hicks Haynes, 84, of Duck Hill, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born September 23, 1941 in Duck Hill to Grady and Bobbie Mitchell Haynes. Jimmy drove countless miles as a truck driver through the years having developed friendships far and wide over his 60-year career. An...
Gene Standridge
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Gene Trotter Standridge, 86, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, August 22, 2026 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time Saturday at McKibben and Guinn.
A complete obituary will be...
David Melton
Aug 16, 2026
Long-time Grenada County Tax Assessor/Collector Charles David Melton, 81, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1945 in Bruce to Howard and Freda Lancaster Melton. David honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for nearly 30 years. He also held the office of Tax Assessor/Collector in Grenada County for over...
Roy Winters
Aug 15, 2026
Mr. Roy Edward “Kilroy” Winters, 83, of Cascilla, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, just one day after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
Born on August 14, 1943, in Tallahatchie County, Roy was the son of Luther Edward Winters and Sarah Mildred Allbritton Winters. A hardworking and dedicated man, Roy...
Hunter Roberts
Aug 9, 2026
Hunter Lane Roberts, age 31, ran into his Father’s arms completely healed on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 12:12 p.m. Born on December 12 (12/12), his family holds the timing of his passing close to their hearts as a special sign from the Lord, a reminder of His presence and comfort even in the midst of tremendous loss.Hunter was born...
Donald Wesley Rodgers
Aug 7, 2026
Mr. Donald Wesley “Grimise” Rodgers, 53, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was born June 10, 1973 in Charleston to Claude Wesley and Sally Brunson Rodgers. Grimise earned a degree in Engineering from Holmes Community College and most recently worked as a Project Manager for Acy Mechanical in Winona. An avid...
Bradley Olivier
Aug 6, 2026
Mr. Bradley Charles Olivier, 53, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1972 in Houma, LA to Steve Paul Olivier, Sr. and Deborah Ann Bouvillian Olivier. Bradley enjoyed watching wrestling and movies on TV and also enjoyed dancing and listening to good music. Bradley enjoyed eating good food and was always...
David Toney
Aug 3, 2026
David Andrew Toney, a native of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away this week at the age of 63. Born on March 5, 1963, David graduated from Grenada High School and attended Delta State University. He went on to spend his working years in construction sales — a field that suited him well.
David is survived by his parents, Jerry O. Toney and...
Carolyn Byford
Aug 1, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Carolyn Jaco Byford, 89, of Coffeeville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born August 14, 1936, in Coffeeville, Carolyn was the daughter of Vardaman and Belle Livingston Jaco. Throughout her life, she was known for her strong work ethic, caring spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family...
Oliver Wendell Smart
Jul 30, 2026
Mr. Oliver Wendell Smart, 85, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 26, 1940 in Grenada to Samuel Wallace Smart and Mary Florence Hankins Smart. Mr. Smart retired as a Supervisor at McQuay/Heatcraft after 42 years. He enjoyed cutting grass, 4-wheeler riding and gardening in his spare time. He was a member...
Robert Gary Laster
Jul 30, 2026
Mr. Robert Gary Laster, 79, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital. Born on August 4, 1946, in Grenada to Harris and Frances Laster, Robert Gary lived a life full of love and laughter.
Robert Gary worked primarily in the medical field. He first worked at Grenada Lake Medical Center, where he met his wife of 42...
Stephen Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
Mr. Stephen Kent Johnson, 62, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his residence. Born August 29, 1963, in Memphis, Stephen was the son of Jerry Dean and Ada Loyce Greaver Johnson.
Stephen earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and had spent over a decade employed with the Mississippi Office of State Aid Road Construction....
Betty Lott
Jul 28, 2026
Mrs. Betty Ruth Gatlin Lott, 77, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her grandson’s residence in Starkville. She was born July 6, 1949 in Cleveland to Earl Samuel Gatlin and Elsie Maudell Roberson Gatlin. Betty retired from the Bakery at Piggly Wiggly in Grenada. She enjoyed gardening and cooking delicious meals for her beloved family. Betty was...
Deborah Waldo
Jul 26, 2026
Ms. Deborah Dell Ruth Waldo, 64, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her residence. She was born October 20, 1961 in Grenada to Albert and Bonnie Ruth Costilow. She was a homemaker and a devout Christian.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2026 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Family and friends...
Sandra Holland
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Snell Holland, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Born on November 8, 1949, in Water Valley to John Leslie "Brother" Snell, Jr. and Nora King Snell, Sandra lived a life defined by faith, service, and love. A proud graduate of the Mississippi College for Women and a member of the Rosette Social...
Timber Taylor
Jul 22, 2026
Master Ryan Timber Taylor, cherished 6-year-old son of Ryan and Haley Taylor of Duck Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Attala County.
Born on August 2, 2019, Timber entered this world with a larger-than-life presence that touched everyone he met. A bright and active young boy, he had recently completed the first grade at Winona Christian School and...
Mark Rutledge
Jul 21, 2026
Mr. Mark Randle “Wolfman” Rutledge, 53, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Grenada. He was born July 31, 1972, in Grenada, to Norris Horton Rutledge and Carolyn Cox Rutledge.
Mark spent a lifetime as a truck driver, and through the many miles he traveled, he cultivated friendships far and wide. He was easy to talk to and made...
Charles Michael Radcliff
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Charles Michael Radcliff, 77, of Grenada, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1948 in Magee to Edward and Helen Irene McCain Radcliff. Charles worked in construction most of his life.
Memorial service plans are private.
Survivors include two daughters, Kerrie Cochran and Kimberley Dawn Hinton, both of Petal; brother, Raymond Radcliff(Sherry) of Oakland;...
W.L. DuBard
Jul 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. William Landon "W.L." DuBard, age 86, of the Jefferson Community of Carroll County. W.L. peacefully departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.
Born on December 10, 1939, in Carroll County, W.L. was the son of the late John Thomas DuBard, Sr....
Larry Hunter
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Larry Moore Hunter, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at The Magnolia at Oxford Commons in Oxford. He was born June 27, 1947 in Mantee to Billy Moore Hunter and Jessie Faye Crowley Hunter. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Eupora High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University.
Larry built a...
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