Obituaries

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...

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...