Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

Mrs. Etoyle Higginbotham Little, 93, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living in Senatobia.  She was born March 20, 1932 in Chickasaw County to Richmond and Myrtle Rucker Higginbotham.  Mrs. Little worked at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada for over 47 years and was a faithful member of the Grenada Church of God.

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Apr 23, 2025

Mr. David Lindsey "Dee" Vaughn, 75, of Duck Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  He was born November 5, 1949 in Ruleville to Norman W. and Marie McCool Vaughn.  He was a member of Unity Baptist Church.  David is remembered for his mechanical genius and inventions, and most of all,...

Apr 21, 2025

Daniel Glen "Danny" Threadgill, 67, of Duck Hill, Mississippi, passed away at his home on April 21, 2025. Born July 22, 1957, in Calhoun City, MS, Danny embodied the spirit of adventure from an early age, his animated jokes and quick wit could brighten any room he entered.

Danny answered the call to serve his country, enlisting...

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ruth Peeples Vaughan, 90, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at her residence.  She was born June 17, 1934 in Webster County to Magness L. Peeples and Georgia Anna Trull Peeples.  Mrs. Vaughan provided childcare in her home for a number of years and later retired from Hager Hinge in Greenville.  Upon retirement, she and...

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Joe Treadwell Stiefvater, 76, of Grenada, a long-time resident of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born March 23, 1949 in Arcola to James Leroy and Lillie Mae Luke Treadwell.  A devoted homemaker, Peggy took pride in making her home a warm, inviting place for...

Apr 13, 2025

Mrs. Lorna Kathryn "Kit" Schmitz, 86, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.  She was born July 10, 1938 in Hamdon, NY to Burton and Kathryn Fueglein Becker.  Kit spent most of her working life as a Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of Christ Community Church.  She also honorably served...

Apr 11, 2025

Mr. James A. Cooper, Jr., (Jim) passed away April 11, 2025 at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.  He was born in Madisonville, KY on April 17, 1928 to the late James A. Cooper, Sr., and Edna Carter Cooper.  Jim graduated from Oxford-University High School in 1946, and attended the University of Mississippi, graduating in 1952.  He...

Apr 8, 2025

Mr. Johnny Wright Jackson, 75, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his residence.  He was born October 29, 1949 in Grenada to Fred Wright Jackson and Bernice Pearl Lowery Jackson.  Johnny enjoyed a career spanning over 45 years at Heatcraft in Grenada.  An avid outdoorsman, Johnny enjoyed spending his spare time hunting and fishing.

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Apr 5, 2025

Ms. Lois Ann Laster Denley, 66, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her residence.  She was born January 3, 1959 to James and Mary Laster.  Lois spent most of her working life as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Lois enjoyed fishing, walking the trails around Grenada Lake and wildlife photography.

Memorial service plans are private....

Apr 4, 2025

Mrs. Mary Jane Scott Wright, 94, of Grenada, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born September 23, 1930 in Marks to William Hackler and Ruth Mabry Scott.  A devoted homemaker, Mary Jane diligently worked to do all she could to make her house a home.  She also worked...

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Sidney Wayne Cole, 66, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born March 19, 1959 in Grenada to Chester William and Catherine Hendricks Cole.  Sidney worked in construction in his early years and retired as a truck driver.  He also honorably served in the Mississippi Army...

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Fred Lawrence "Pat" Ruth, 94, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence.  He was born January 16, 1931 in Lambert to Albert Monroe and Pauline Brannon Ruth.  Mr. Ruth honorably served our country in the Army Air Corps, now known as the United States Air Force, where he earned the rank of Sergeant.  He...

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. David Gene Bell, 82, of Tillatoba, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.  He was born October 23, 1942 in Brazil to John Gray Bell and Adelene Walker Bell.  David was a graduate of West Tallahatchie High School and attended Mississippi Delta Community College.  He enjoyed a career spanning over 39 years at...

Mar 30, 2025

Alice Faye Tipton was born on October 24, 1939, the third child of Mayo and Lola Chason. Her dad picked out her name after a famous actress/singer (Alice Jean Leppert) whose stage name was Alice Faye. In 1939, Faye was named one of the top ten box office draws in Hollywood. When Faye was three years old, her father...

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Michael Fowler "Mike" O'Neal, 70, of Hermanville, a long-time resident of the Sweatman Community of Montgomery County, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his residence. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg his entire working life, first as a hand on the mat sinking unit all up and down the Miss River, then...

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Vicky Rena Byford Ingram, 62, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born October 16, 1962 in Harris, TX to James D. and Frances Walker Byford.  Vicky had worked in the Cafeteria in the Coffeeville School District and later as a home health nurse.  She was...

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Rachel DuBard Hays, 91, of the Jefferson Community of Carroll County, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born May 15, 1933 in Carroll County to Silas and Daisy Hanks DuBard.  Rachel earned an Education degree from Mississippi College and later earned a Master's degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological...

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Paul Hill Wilbourn, Sr., 82, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his residence.  He was born September 29, 1942 in Grenada to Samuel Wilbourn, Sr. and Ruth Esther Hardin Wilbourn.  A man deeply committed to his relationship with Jesus Christ, Paul was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada.  Paul was the founder...

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. Leland Howard "Lee" Jones, III, 70, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.  He was born October 13, 1954 in Greenwood to Leland Howard Jones, Jr. and Peggy Riales Jones.  Lee graduated from Greenwood High School in 1972 and later earned his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University...

Mar 27, 2025

After a well-lived life, Mary Ann Moss of Gore Springs, MS, went to her heavenly home on March 27th, 2025 at the age of 84.  She was born February 15th, 1941, the daughter of the late James Russell Parker and Dallie Mae Robison. She was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, perseverance, resilience, and love and support for...