Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Ms. Bettye Ann Gray Tritt, 89, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Tallahatchie General Extended Care Facility in Charleston.  She was born March 23, 1935 in Yalobusha County to James Powell and Clara Virginia Elizabeth Harrison Gray.  Bettye was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  She had also worked...

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Meek Andrew "Andy" Payne, Jr., 84, of Webster County, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born March 26, 1940 in Tippo to Meek Andrew, Sr. and Ola Mae Harris Payne.  Andy enjoyed working on the Webster County Road and Maintenance Crew for several years.  He was a member...

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. William Dotson "Dot" Proctor, 97, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August 4, 1927 in Bells, TN to Stylon and Olive Burns Proctor.  At a very young age he found out by visiting some of his cousins that played music that he wanted to play music, too.  At age 6...

Jan 16, 2025

James Montgomery Power, III, lovingly known as Tracey, passed away on January 16, 2025 in Destin, FL.  Although a long time resident of Destin, Tracey grew up in Tunica, MS with a love for hunting, fishing and especially boating.  He was a graduate of Tunica Institute of Learning, a veteran of the Marines, a boat captain and a lifetime...

Jan 16, 2025

Mrs. Kay Veasey Marter, 82, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 16, 1942 in Hattiesburg to Grady Cortez and Annie Kathryn Massey Veasey.  Kay was a secretary at Cliff Colbert Chevrolet for over 20 years.  She was also a member of Duck Hill Baptist Church.  Kay enjoyed attending auctions...

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Bridget Kendall Bailey, 41, of North Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.  She was born October 16, 1983 in Grenada.  Bridget was a devoted homemaker and strived to do everything she could to make her house a home.  Bridget was blessed to enjoy the same hobby as her husband,...

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Kay (McIntosh) Roberts, 71, of Cascilla, MS, left this world to enter her heavenly home on Sunday, January12, 2025, at Grenada Living Center after bravely battling cancer for more than 20 years.

Linda was born on January 14, 1953, in Marked Tree, AR, to Clyde and Winnie McIntosh. Growing up in a tight-knit family of seven...

Jan 11, 2025

Tenia Lynn Rowland, 62, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born on January 9, 1963, in Grenada to Wallace Milton Dunn, Sr. and Faye Dunn.

A woman of strong faith and devotion, Tenia's commitment to her church was...

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. William Harold Denley, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born September 17, 1945 in Calhoun County to William V. and Lorene Smith Denley.  Harold worked as an electrician for most of his working life and proudly served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for...

Jan 10, 2025

James Gordon Griffin (aka Griff or Coach)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a sweet and precious soul, James Gordon Griffin, born on February 7, 1934, in Leake County, Mississippi who left this world peacefully on January 10, 2025 in Saltillo, Mississippi following a nine month stay with his caregivers, Pam, Mike...

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Nellie Coleman Kerr Ward, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 14, 1945 in Grenada.  Nellie was a well known voice in politics in the Grenada area as she served as an Election Commissioner for over 20 years.  She also taught in the Grenada School District for a number...

Jan 9, 2025

William Monroe Bingham

William "Bill" Bingham, age 86, passed from this life on Thursday January 9, 2025, at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar, Tennessee. Bill was born on August 14, 1938, in Grenada, Mississippi. He attended school in Grenada, Mississippi through the 11th grade, then graduated from Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Bill...

Jan 7, 2025

Harold Dexter Hutchison, Jr. (known by many as "Hutch") passed away on January 7, 2025 at his home in Corinth, MS at the age of 70. He was born on June 3, 1954 to Harold Hutchison, Sr. and Ann Hutchison in Grenada, MS. His ability to light up a room with his fun-loving spirit and captivate you with a...

Jan 6, 2025

Richard J. Lee was born on November 5, 1939, in Friars Point, MS, to Frank and Sylvia Lee, two hard-working, family centered immigrants who instilled those same qualities in their youngest son.  He passed away in Grenada, MS on January 6, 2025, after succumbing to the effects of multiple health related issues.

Richard spent his childhood in...

Jan 5, 2025

Ms. Anna Mitchell Byrd, affectionately known as RuRu, 80, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025.  She was born February 28, 1944 in Grenada to Travis Leroy and Ruthie Alberta Lance Mitchell.  Anna enjoyed a career spanning over 31 years with Scott Petroleum.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held...

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Billy Wayne Woods, age 93, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from his residence after a short illness.  Billy was born March 10, 1931 in Sweatman to Lura Belle and Robert E. Woods.

He graduated from Alva High School, Mississippi Delta Community College and served with the Army during the Korean War.  During...

Jan 4, 2025

Mr. Louis Camello Marascalco, Jr., 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 28, 1947 in Lucca, Italy to Louis C., Sr. and Adelphia Chiocca Marascalco.  Louis was a 1967 graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a Bachelors Degree from Delta State University...

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. John L. Malone, 78, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Shepherd Hospice in Southaven.  He was born February 25, 1946 in Eupora to Charley and Arie Arizona Dingler Malone.  John enjoyed a career spanning 40 years and 3 months at Heatcraft in Grenada.  He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ.  John also...

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Beverly Blanton Adams, 80, of Coffeeville, a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley.  She was born July 22, 1944 in Kosciusko to Frank and Myrtis Jennings Blanton.  Beverly was a retired music teacher, corporate administrator and business owner.

Beverly was...

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby Clifton Hollis, Sr., 85, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born April 11, 1939 in Leland to C.L. and Bertha Lou Foster Hollis.  A self-employed contractor, Bobby was a retired painter and drywall specialist.  He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.  Bobby enjoyed...