Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada for Norma Taylor Morgan, 74, of Grenada, who died on Sunday, Aug. 18, at her residence after battling cancer. Visitation is 10 am until noon. Burial will follow the service at Grenada Memorial Gardens.

Norma was...

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Lee Edwards, 60, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 27, 1964 in Great Britain.  Jimmy was a 1982 graduate of Judson High School in Live Oak, TX where he was a member of the drum line in the high school band.  Jimmy also received honors in mathematics and...

Aug 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Turner, 67 years old, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away peaceful at home on August 16, 2024 as a result of liver cancer.

Barbara was born on January 31, 1957 to Howard and Estelle (Taylor) Phillips in Hernando, Mississippi. After Barbara graduated from Hernando High School in 1975, she went on to complete two years of...

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Mark Randall Porter, 65, of Grenada, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 in Grenada.  He was born October 29, 1958.  Mark worked for IDI for several years and was an avid outdoorsman.  In addition to camping and fishing, Mark was always ready to take a road trip.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Jack Alexis Blakely, 79, of the Red Hill Community, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, August 12, 2024.  He was born May 18, 1945 in Grenada to Shed Hill and Lena Belle Collins Blakely.  Jack spent a lifetime in service to his country.  Jack honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard where he retired with...

Aug 8, 2024

Joseph Fillmore Boone, Sr., 95, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Grenada.

Born on July 26, 1929, in Memphis, Tennessee, Joe was the son of Lemuel D. and Clara McWilliams Boone. When he was three, the family moved to Grenada, where he would grow deep roots in the community.

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Aug 4, 2024

Mr. John Womack Parker, 75, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 2, 1949 in Grenada to Carl Allen, Jr. and Sylvia Womack Parker.  John enjoyed a long career in sales with Kraft Foods.  Following retirement, he enjoyed testing his skills at woodworking and making furniture.  He was also a devoted...

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Lee Oswalt, 77, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born November 5, 1946 in Hollandale to Marvin, Sr. and Gladys Jeanette Lawrence Jones.  Patricia loved time with her family, riding 4-wheelers, being on the boat fishing, playing cards and mowing her grass.  She also...

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. Frank Esker Harrison, 66, of Grenada, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 17, 1958 in Leland to Dewitt and Mabel Harrison.  Frank enjoyed a remarkable career at Modine in Grenada(formerly Heatcraft) for over 40 years.  He made countless friends through his work and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  ...

Aug 1, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Sue "Patsy" Waddle Williams, 87, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence.  She was born May 14, 1937 in Belmont to A.J. and Vivian Harris Waddle.  Patsy earned a degree in Education from Delta State University where she met Spencer, her husband of 64 years.  Patsy enjoyed a long, successful career in education.  ...

Jul 30, 2024

Albert Winfred "Al" Walton, 64, of Grenada, Mississippi, departed earth for his heavenly home on July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Ellisville, Mississippi from natural causes after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's disease.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024 at McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service, 4817 Commerce St, Grenada,...

Jul 29, 2024

Owen Timothy Whitehurst was born December 15, 1947, and died on July 29, 2024, at his home in Grenada. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Obia and Earnestine Whitehurst and his brother Jim Whitehurst. Tim was a community servant all of his life. He began his career as a firefighter for Grenada Fire Department where he worked...

Jul 26, 2024

Mr. Donald Allison Halcomb, 62, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 5, 1962 in Kentucky to James and Ann Ison Halcomb.  Don was a hard worker and well-respected as a tool and die engineer.  He had spent the last 23 years as the Plant Engineering Manager at Ice Industries (formerly...

Jul 21, 2024

Mr. Sykes Wood, 91, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024.  He was born February 5, 1933 in Calhoun City to Joseph Vandiver Wood and Ivy Baker Wood.  Sykes honorably served our country in the US Army Reserve. A man of unwavering dedication, Sykes knew the value of hard work and instilled those same values in his children...

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Charles Harris Parker, 74, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.  Harris was born July 13, 1950 in Winona to Charles Hemphill and Pauline Grantham Parker.  Harris honorably served our country in the US Marine Corps and enjoyed a career spanning over 50 years as a truck driver.  ...

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. William Coleman "Bill" Beck, 59, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence.  He was born August 4, 1964 in Winona to Charles Coleman and Joyce DeLoach Beck.  Bill was a graduate of Holmes Community College.  He enjoyed a career spanning over 40 years in the farm and agricultural equipment business.  His work began at...

Jul 13, 2024

Katherine Allen Townes Cunningham, 72, died on July 13, 2024, following a long journey with cancer which she faced with courage and grace. Allen was born in New Orleans on April 10, 1952, while her father was completing his medical degree at Tulane University. Her immediate family returned to Grenada, Mississippi which was home for generations to both maternal...

Jul 12, 2024

Wanda "Gail" Hardy Jackson, age 72, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at her residence in Oakland, Mississippi.  She was born on December 19, 1951, in Tallahatchie County to the late Rudell and John Lewis Hardy.

Gail was a believer. She embodied Matthew 25:35 (NLT), "I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you...

Jul 4, 2024

Mrs. Debra Kay Coleman Williams, 71, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her residence.  She was born September 22, 1952 in Shaw to Trenton Leon and Montez Pistol Coleman.  She was the youngest of 6 siblings, as she would always claim that she was the baby and also the favorite of the family.  Debra attended Ruleville...

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Charles E. Duke, 83, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Providence Assisted Living.  He was born March 15, 1941 in Money to Irvin Loyd and Allie Mae Joiner Duke.  Charles was a member of Elliott Baptist Church and spent most of his working life as a truck driver hauling cattle all over the United States....