Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Long-time Educator Mrs. Carol Elaine Cardinell Poovey, 78, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at her residence.  She was born September 23, 1946 in Greenwood to Terrance Hicks and Estelle Nunley Cardinell.  Carol earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Delta State University where she also was a founding member of the Phi Mu Sorority.  She was...

Dec 26, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Comrie Sanford, 87, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her residence.  She was born February 11, 1937 in Nottingham, England to Ronald and Gladys Gaunt Stacey.  Elizabeth worked for many years as an LPN at the Care Inn in Greenwood.  She enjoyed knitting, reading and collecting tea pots and cups.  She was a devout...

Dec 26, 2024

Mrs. Riva Louise Woods, 88, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  She was born February 17, 1936 in Itta Bena to Aubrey and Myrtle White Ramsey.  Riva was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church and worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada.  Deeply devoted to her family,...

Dec 26, 2024

Richard Allen Jenkins was born October 26, 1958 in Grenada, MS to Corbin and Emagene (Ward) Jenkins, two of the kindest, most generous people to ever walk the planet. It's no surprise that they raised a man as equally as wonderful and compassionate as they were. He entered eternity with his Savior on December 26, 2024 at the age...

Dec 25, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Gayle McLellan Sturdivant, 68, of Tillatoba, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 13, 1956 in Durant to Tilden Lee and Mary Grace Cain McLellan.  Sandy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi College and devoted over 40 years to caring for patients,...

Dec 25, 2024

Mary Yvette Berman died on 25 December 2024, one of her favorite and most celebrated days of the year. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Eve Moore, her husband, Larry Berman, and her daughter, Teresa JoAnn Hanson, Mary is survived by her two sons Tim (Chrissy) Mitchell and Randy (Jennifer) Louden; her daughter Michelle Mitchell (partner David...

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Ann Latham Henry, 70, of Duck Hill, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 3, 1954, in Sardis to Harvey, Sr., and Sarah Ann Miller Latham. Patricia worked for several years at Walmart in Grenada but found great pleasure in being a homemaker.  She was a natural when it came...

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Williams, 85, of Grenada, passed away Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his residence with all of his family gathered together.  He was born August 28, 1939 in Waynesboro, TN to Waco and Lucille White Williams.  Jimmy, a retired tile setter, honorably served our country in the US Army during the Berlin Crisis.  He...

Dec 23, 2024

Kathy B. Williams, 74, of Grenada, MS, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, her Savior on December 23, 2024 after a long term illness.

She was the beloved spouse of Hudson W. "Chuck" Williams and is also survived by her daughter, Keely Williams and granddaughter, Ava Grace.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2024

Ms. Carolyn Jean Purnell Tindall, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  She was born April 19, 1948 in Reform, AL to Rufus Lyon and Adell Hughes Purnell.  Carolyn enjoyed a career spanning over 29 years at Staplcotn in Greenwood.  She was an active member of Holcomb Baptist Church...

Dec 17, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Harvey Eugene Brewer, age 89, of Grenada, who passed from this earthly life to his eternal home with God on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  Bro. Rickey Harris and Bro. Jimmy Hood will officiate.  Visitation is from 10:00 AM...

Dec 16, 2024

Ms. Deanna Melton Moorman, 66, of Tutwiler, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.  She was born March 13, 1958 in Clarksdale to Dillard D. and Dorothy Caroline Logan Melton.  A devoted homemaker, Deanna loved to prepare delicious meals for her family and other loved ones.  She was a long-time bookkeeper for her...

Dec 16, 2024

William Bryant McRee, Sr., age 87, of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. Bryant was born October 28, 1937, in Eupora, MS to Rudolph and Laurie McRee.

Bryant was a very active and invested member of Grenada First Methodist Church where you could hear his bass voice in the choir for over 40 years. He served...

Dec 13, 2024

Leon Caldwell Harbin Jr., "Buddy", of Grenada, passed away peacefully in Charleston, MS, on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 90.

Buddy was born in Lake Providence, LA, on October 6, 1934, to Leon Caldwell Harbin Sr. and Eloise Mitchell Harbin.

He graduated from Lake Providence High School with numerous sports awards. As...

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Thornburg Griffin, 93, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Grenada Living Center.  She was born September 12, 1931 in Choctaw County to John Thomas and Clara Bell O'Bryant Thornburg.  Margaret dedicated many years of her life working at Pennaco Hosiery, where she developed deep friendships and a strong work ethic. After a fulfilling career...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Anne Galeone Howell announce that she passed away at the age of 104 on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  "Gram" was our family's role model and matriarch, and she was the best woman we knew.  Born on August 23, 1920, in Riverside, RI, Dorothy was the third of seven children...

Dec 8, 2024

Mr. Richard Allen "Dicky" White, 58, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis.  He was born May 4, 1966 in Greenwood to Richard and Davine England White.  He married his soulmate, Teresa, on June 21, 1984.  Dicky was a hard-working, distinguished business owner for over 40 years.  He enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren...

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. John Andrew "Booker" Thomas, 95, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 9, 1929 in Charleston to Travis W. and Lily Mae Sullivan Thomas.  Booker worked for nearly 20 years for John Boyd Construction and another 23 years at Pioneer Beef in Grenada.  He ultimately retired from Pennaco Hosiery.  He...

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Dan Ferguson Buzzarde, 87, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1937 in Greenwood to LaVerne Ernest Sr. and Tine Etta Ferguson Buzzarde. Dan honorably served our country in both the US Navy and the US Air Force.  He worked for many years as the night auditor at The...

Dec 3, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mrs. Rachel Ann Corder Woods, 75, of Grenada, who entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Church cemetery in Carroll...