Obituaries

May 4, 2025

Wesley (Wes) Bruce Banks, 56, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away at his home on May 4, after a brief illness. He was born on April 11, 1969 in Brunswick, Georgia, to John Wesley and Rose Childers Banks. Wes was a 1987 graduate of Greenwood (MS) High School and attended Delta State University where he met the love of his...

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Billy Mack Ingram, 44, of Calhoun City, a Coffeeville native, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City.  He was born July 6, 1980.  Billy Mack spent most of his working life as a truck driver.  He possessed a unique ability to put together or fix anything that needed to be repaired.  An...

Apr 27, 2025

Mr. Cyril Dean "Sonny" McCalop, 73, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born December 19, 1951 in Carroll County to C.D. and Dorothy Jean Wood McCalop.  Sonny lived a simple life and enjoyed watching Westerns.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM...

Apr 25, 2025

Mr. John Wayne VanMiddlesworth, II, 59, a lifelong Memphian, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 9, 2025 at the historic Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis with the Rev. Danny Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church – Tunica, officiating.

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Apr 25, 2025

Ms. Emily Ann Downs Farmer, 40, of Grenada, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 in Santa Rosa County, FL.  She was born October 11, 1984 in Greenwood.  Emily possessed a servant's heart and was proud to have been a graduate of the Paramedic Program at Holmes Community College.  Emily served the community and surrounding areas with excellence as a...

Apr 25, 2025

Mrs. Willene A. Bray, 71, of Grenada, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born December 17, 1953 in Pine Bluff, AR to Paul and Willie Mae Watson Black.  A devoted mother, Willene enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking delicious meals for them.  She especially cherished the times she got to watch...

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...