Obituaries

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Randy Audwin Harbin, 67, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his residence.  He was born September 22, 1957 in Grenada to William A. "Joe" Harbin and the late Sally Estelle McIlwain Harbin.  Randy worked as a boiler room operator at Bowater in Grenada for over 35 years.  Randy was a talented athlete and enjoyed playing...

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Alfred Jackson Hollis, 61, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his residence.  He was born November 4, 1963 in Grenada to Bobby Clifton Hollis, Sr. and Peggy Jean Ludolf Hollis.  Jack was a graduate of Holmes Community College where he played on the football team.  He spent over 30 years as a tool and die...

Jun 22, 2025

Master Bohdie Ashton Reid Lancaster, 3-month-old son of Ethan Bonds and Destiny Elizabeth Stephens Lancaster, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  Bohdie was a beautiful baby boy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July...

Jun 21, 2025

Mr. Dwight Arnold Ayers, 71, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his residence.  He was born March 1, 1954 in Water Valley to James Oscar and Robbie Dees Ayers.  A retired farmer, Dwight was the definition of an outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hunting most any wild game that is native to our area, but there was nothing...

Jun 21, 2025

Ruth Taylor Harbin, RN

Ruth Harbin, a long-time Grenada Nurse, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 96.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years and the love of her life, Joe (William A.) Harbin Jr. When they married, Ruth gained four step-children: Brent Harbin...

Jun 21, 2025

Mary Elmira McAnally Clark, 95, of Grenada, died on June 21 at her home surrounded by family.

Elmira was born in Tishomingo County in 1929 to Kelly McAnally and Mae Millsaps McAnally, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Lloyd T. Binford High School in Duck Hill in 1947 and from the Grenada School of Nursing...

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Hilda Martin Campbell, a cherished member of the Grenada, Mississippi community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 19, 2025 at the age of 83.  Born on December 9, 1941 and raised in Mantee, MS, Hilda lived a life marked by kindness, dedication and service to others.

Throughout her life, Hilda was known for...

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. JT "Jake" Martin, 90, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born June 17, 1935 in Water Valley to Henry and Chessie Lou Few Martin.  Jake retired as a Foreman with McQuay/Heatcraft in Grenada with over 40 years of service.  He also honorably served our country...

Jun 13, 2025

Mr. Larry Steve Fountain, Sr., 70, of Eupora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Diversicare in Eupora.  He was born March 2, 1955 in Choctaw County to Richard and Pauline Medders Fountain.  Larry worked as a farmer most of his life and was the true definition of an outdoorsman.  He loved fishing and working farm animals.  He will...

Jun 13, 2025

Mr. Harold Gregory Jones, 68, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.  He was born July 28, 1956 in Greenwood to Claude and Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Jones.  Greg had worked in construction and maintenance all of his life and was very gifted in his trade.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing,...

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Chessie Louise Kendall Smith, 89, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at her residence.  She was born October 17, 1935 in Cascilla to Rufus Kendall and Myrtle Melton Kendall Byars.  Louise worked at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada for over 35 years.  Deeply devoted to her family, Louise enjoyed preparing delicious meals for her family, especially her...

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Misty McDaniel Montgomery, 44, of Grenada, passed away tragically on June 7, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lafayette County.  Born January 25, 1981 in Grenada, she was the beloved daughter of Tim and Sharon McDaniel.

A graduate of Kirk Academy, Misty went on to pursue nursing – reflecting her lifelong passion for...

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Lee Simpson Campbell, 32, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lafayette County.  She was born March 9, 1993 in Grenada to Herman Albert Simpson, Jr. and Sonia Lee Montgomery Simpson.  Jennifer was a graduate of Grenada High School and earned degrees from Holmes Community College and the...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. George Donald "Don" Tartt, Sr., 89, of Grenada, a man whose life reflected hard work, devotion, and generosity, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence, with his wife and son at his side.  Born on September 15, 1935, in Cascilla, Mississippi, Don dedicated much of his life to public service and community growth. A proud...

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Linda Lunceford Gray, 80, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston.  She was born April 22, 1945 in Tallahatchie County to D.A. Lunceford and Ruth Burchfield Lunceford Smith.  Linda Gray dedicated her life to serving as an educator, both as a teacher and administrator.  She taught junior high mathematics in...

May 29, 2025

Mrs. Lois Delores Barber Scarborough, 84, of Grenada, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Delores was born on September 16, 1940, in Stantonville, TN, to Murray Frank Barber, Sr. and Bonnie Mae Plunk Barber. A dedicated lifelong learner, she graduated from Adamsville High School and Northeast Mississippi Community College. She earned her...

May 25, 2025

James Roy Grammer October 29, 1962 – May 25, 2025

Mr. James Roy Grammer, 62, of Cascilla, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston.

Born on October 29, 1962, in Grenada, Mississippi, James was the son of William Roy "Spud" Grammer and the late Janie Ruth...

May 25, 2025

Mr. Thomas Hart "Tommy" Hudson, age 94, of Grenada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.

Born on November 17, 1930, in Grenada, Mississippi, Tommy was the son of the late Herman Paul Hudson, Sr. and Ruby Jane Hart Hudson. Tommy attended John Rundle high school and...

May 23, 2025

Mr. Hal Wayne Deaton, Sr., 83, of Gore Springs, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at his residence.  He was born May 5, 1942 in Minter City to Lonzo Rufus Deaton and Martha Kennedy Deaton.  Hal worked as a Farm Manager for Carr Farms for many years and was a proud US Air Force Veteran.  He also was an...

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Chambers, 64, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 with her family by her side.  She was born August 26, 1960 in Clarksdale to Clarence Larry Barbian and Colleen Raines. She will be remembered for her love for her family, especially her grandchildren.  She also loved to shop, cook, and clean.  She also enjoyed swimming.