Obituaries

May 17, 2025

Mr. Barry Eli Williams, 56, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. He was born February 3, 1969, in Grenada to Eli Williams and Mert Pharr Williams.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 in the chapel of McKibben & Guinn at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be...

May 16, 2025

Mr. John William "J.W." Abel, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence.  He was born December 20, 1947 in Carrollton to William "Bill" and Edith McCluskey Abel.  J.W. owned several businesses in the area, including Abel's Used Cars.  He was a member of First Baptist Church – Grenada and also served with Gideons International.  ...

May 15, 2025

Mr. Larry A. Pickle, 74, of Grenada, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  Larry was born on November 14, 1950, in Grenada, Mississippi, to Connie Lee and Winnie Lee Smith Pickle. A proud patriot with a deep love for his country, he honorably served in the United States Army...

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Leigh Atwell McCaw, 90, of Gonzales, LA passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Grenada, MS.  She was born July 18, 1934 in Georgetown, LA to George Washington Atwell and Bessie King Atwell.  Leigh spent most of her working life as a secretary with Fruehauf Trailers and also owned and operated her own beauty shop.  Leigh was of...

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Allene Harbin Sullivan, 89, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born December 18, 1935 in Grenada to Claude and Jennie Myrtis Collins Harbin.  Allene was a deeply devoted mother and grandmother and worked alongside her husband in their repair business for many years.  In her...

May 13, 2025

Mr. John Jacob "Jake" Tribble, 68, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born September 25, 1956 in Grenada to William "Doc" and Priscilla Sultan Tribble.  Jake worked in the IT Department at Union Planters Bank.  In his spare time, Jake enjoyed fishing, woodworking and his favorite...

May 7, 2025

Mr. John Robert Bailey, Sr., 94, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living in Grenada.  He was born February 2, 1931 in Leflore to George Robert and Oweda Thompson Bailey.  Mr. Bailey owned and operated W.E. Jackson The Printer for many years.  He was a member of Holcomb Baptist Church where he faithfully served...

May 6, 2025

Mr. Quay L. Peacock, 60, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 13, 1964 in Yalobusha County to Deral and Geneva Carpenter Peacock.  Quay spent most of his working life as a truck driver and later worked in the dirt and excavation business.  He was...

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...