Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Jason Levin Purdy, 54, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1970 in Oxford to Luke Purdy and Ora Mae Collins.  Jason was a graduate of Calhoun Academy and earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from Delta State University.  He also honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard...

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. James Douglas Miller, 65, of Carroll County, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 14, 1959 in Greenwood to Millard Wayne Miller and Mary Jean Albritton Dean.  Jamie spent most of his working life as a small engine repairman and was very gifted in his trade.  He also served in the US...

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. James William Stanley, Sr., 78, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1945 in Calhoun County to William Dexter and Susie Mae Brassfield Stanley.  James was a retired diesel mechanic and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  He honorably served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Oct 22, 2024

Sabrina Francis Roberts of Grenada, MS

Nov. 24, 1979 – Oct. 22, 2024

Miss Sabrina Francis Roberts, 44, of Grenada, passed away in the care of family on Oct. 22, 2024.  Born to Tricia England Kirby and Randy Roberts on November 24, 1979.  She loved children and worked as a nanny for many years before...

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" Wilson Carroll, 83, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her residence.  She was born November 28, 1940 in Alva to Talmadge Raymond "Red" and Eselle James Wood Wilson.  Judy was a standout basketball player and graduate of Calhoun City High School.  She later earned a degree from Holmes Junior College.  Judy enjoyed...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Edward Glenn "Pops" Flanagan, Sr., 64, of Elliott, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 28, 1960 in Marks to William and Patsy St. Germain Flanagan.  Pops worked for over 32 years at Sealed Air in Grenada, now Novipax.  He possessed a strong work ethic and always had a yard to mow...

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Johnny Ray Blankenship, 66, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  He was born September 17, 1958 in Purcell, OK to Glen Curtis Blankenship and Melissia Ann Garner Anderson.  Johnny honorably served our country in the US Navy aboard nuclear submarines for 20 years.  Following his retirement as an Electronics Technician...

Oct 12, 2024

George Edward Hardin, 81, of Eupora, a United States Air Force Veteran and longtime resident of Grenada, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation and funeral service will be held at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  The family will receive...

Oct 11, 2024

Ms. Janet Belvin Kendall, 62, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 12, 1961 in Charleston to Sammie D. and Nettie B. Melton Kendall.  Janet adored her children and grandchildren and felt her greatest gift was her daughter since she was told she would never...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Sayles Allen Martin, Jr., 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Humboldt, TN.  Sayles, known as "Buster" to his family and "Bushy" to many of his friends, was born April 30, 1937 in Scobey, MS to Sayles Allen, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Jackson Martin. He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Arbuckle, 62, of Tillatoba, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 29, 1962 in Grenada to Jamie Hamp and Doris Ferguson Arbuckle.  Ken had spent most of his working life as a paint contractor.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.  ...

Oct 9, 2024

Mr. James Ernest Cook, Sr., 83, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 11, 1941 in Tillatoba to Ernest and Bessie Womble Cook.  James was a graduate of Oakland High School and Northwest Junior College.  James worked for several years at Otasco in Grenada and garnered numerous sales awards with the...

Oct 8, 2024

Janet Marie Kite Miller, aged 70, passed away on October 8 at home with her family after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Greenville, MS on July 4, 1954 but spent most of her life in Grenada.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Hugh Reed Kite Jr. and Billie Elizabeth Hudson Kite,...

Oct 8, 2024

Mrs. Jacquelene "Jackie" Goforth Orsborn, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House.  She was born July 29, 1948 in Cleveland to Ora Wilburn and Mildred Blackwell Goforth.  Jackie earned a bachelor's degree in education from Delta State University and has been an educator for over 50 years.  Jackie taught at Winona Academy,...

Oct 7, 2024

RoseAnn Dunn Taylor went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 83 on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her residence in Holcomb, MS surrounded by her loving family.

RoseAnn was born December 7, 1940, in Holcomb, MS to Archie R. Dunn and Lila Thompson Dunn.  She was a lifelong resident...

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. Frank Peter Liberto, 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- North Mississippi in Oxford.  Frank was born March 23, 1947 in Grenada to Anthony D. & Donie Marascalco Liberto.  He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology and Chemistry, from the University...

Sep 29, 2024

Patsy Sykes Wheeler Hayward, 87, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Tallahatchie General Hospital nursing home. Visitation will take place at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The funeral service honoring Patsy's life will immediately follow visitation in the chapel. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park of...

Sep 29, 2024

Annie Lorene Woods Ingram Morgan Sanders

Lorene Sanders, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2024, and now resides in her heavenly home.    She was the heart and soul of our family and will be greatly missed.

Lorene was born in Tallahatchie County, MS on June 4, 1934 to Charles...

Sep 28, 2024

Dennis Lee Proffer of Grenada, 77, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, with his daughters and sister by his side. He was born on June 29, 1947, and lived a full, vibrant life surrounded by family and friends.

Dennis is survived by his loving daughters: Denise (Jim) Butler of Celina, Texas; Ricki Jean (Jason) Hardin of...

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise "Jody" Strider, 77, of Grenada, peacefully passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born February 9, 1947 in Carroll County to Raymond and Gladys Jefferies Smith.  Jody worked for a number of years at Heatcraft in Grenada, but found her greatest pleasure in being a homemaker.  ...