Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Judy Tritt Gray passed peacefully from her earthly body on February 15, 2025. She leaves behind her children: Scott Hayes (Kelly), Cindy Burnette, Debra Myhand (Rex), Sheila Davis (Mike), and Melissa Sheffield (Don), as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Judy was born on December 7, 1938, into a large Christian farming family in Crossroads, TN—a...

Feb 15, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Pearl Minga Winters, 76, of Cascilla, entered her heavenly home Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born May 18, 1948 in Avalon to Johnny and Inez Goss Minga.  A devoted homemaker, Evelyn was gifted in all areas of making her house a home.  Sewing, baking and cooking delicious...

Feb 15, 2025

Teresa Gail Browning-Carpenter September 17, 1964 – February 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Gail Browning-Carpenter, who left us on February 15, 2025. Born on September 17, 1964, Teresa was the beloved daughter of Morris and Gloria Browning. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. James A. Cooper, III, (Al) 64, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was born February 23, 1960 in Charleston to James A. Cooper, Jr. and Mary Frances Driskell Cooper.  Al was an honor graduate of Kirk Academy, attended Millsaps College, and later graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 1984.  He...

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. Frank Bardwell "Bubba" Lance, Jr., 69, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 in Grenada.  He was born June 25, 1955 in Tallahatchie County to Frank Bardwell, Sr. and Bessie Jane Ingram Lance.  Bubba spent the early part of his career farming and later joined the team at Sealed Air in Grenada.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Feb 14, 2025

Mabry Allen Brown, 42, of Grenada, MS, passed away on February 14, 2025 in Johnstown, PA.

Allen was born on December 4, 1982 in Grenada, MS to William Donald Brown and Susan Ables Ritchey. He was a son, brother, husband and father who is described as devoted and loving.  He enjoyed playing horseshoes with his dad, Dale,...

Feb 13, 2025

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Grenada for Judy Ann Lundberg Bounds, 83, of Grenada, who died on February 13, 2025.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at All Saints Episcopal Church.  Interment will follow...

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Bessie Spence Lancaster, 96, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born March 31, 1928 in Grenada County to Sam Austin and Ada Harbin Harris.  Bessie was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years.  A voracious gardener, she loved tending to her yard and...

Feb 9, 2025

Mr. Victor Michael Murphy, 83, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born November 6, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA to Victor Randolph and Viola Sume Murphy.  Vic worked in offshore construction for many years and was a Master Well Driller.  He also honorably served our country in...

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. James Henry Carpenter, 73, of Madison, formerly of Grenada, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.  He was born August 14, 1951 in Grenada to Henry Edward and Mary Frances Nail Carpenter.  James Henry was a graduate of Binford High School and Holmes Community College.  He retired as General Manager at Kirk Auto Co. in Grenada where he enjoyed...

Feb 7, 2025

Mr. Horace Wayne Miller, 84, of Duck Hill, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born December 2, 1940 in Winona to Edward Clark and Wilma Ligon Miller.  Wayne enjoyed a long, successful career with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety retiring as a Captain with the Mississippi Highway...

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. James David Easley, 75, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven.  He was born October 11, 1949 in Calhoun City to James Clifton and Opal Hudson Easley.  James was a graduate of Calhoun City High School and earned a degree in Education from Mississippi State University in 1971.  James...

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Michael Lennis Kendall, 71, of Cascilla, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Grenada.  He was born October 31, 1953 in Grenada to Charles Franklin and Charlsie Leona Smith Kendall.  Mike was a retired brick mason having worked alongside his uncle and cousin for over 40 years in the masonry business.  He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting as...

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee "Bubba" Myers, Jr., 58, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born April 26, 1966 in Greenwood to Robert Lee, Sr. and Marion Alice Streeter Myers.  Bubba worked as a handyman most of his life and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Jan 25, 2025

Ms. Bettye Ann Gray Tritt, 89, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Tallahatchie General Extended Care Facility in Charleston.  She was born March 23, 1935 in Yalobusha County to James Powell and Clara Virginia Elizabeth Harrison Gray.  Bettye was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  She had also worked...

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Meek Andrew "Andy" Payne, Jr., 84, of Webster County, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born March 26, 1940 in Tippo to Meek Andrew, Sr. and Ola Mae Harris Payne.  Andy enjoyed working on the Webster County Road and Maintenance Crew for several years.  He was a member...

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. William Dotson "Dot" Proctor, 97, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August 4, 1927 in Bells, TN to Stylon and Olive Burns Proctor.  At a very young age he found out by visiting some of his cousins that played music that he wanted to play music, too.  At age 6...

Jan 16, 2025

James Montgomery Power, III, lovingly known as Tracey, passed away on January 16, 2025 in Destin, FL.  Although a long time resident of Destin, Tracey grew up in Tunica, MS with a love for hunting, fishing and especially boating.  He was a graduate of Tunica Institute of Learning, a veteran of the Marines, a boat captain and a lifetime...

Jan 16, 2025

Mrs. Kay Veasey Marter, 82, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 16, 1942 in Hattiesburg to Grady Cortez and Annie Kathryn Massey Veasey.  Kay was a secretary at Cliff Colbert Chevrolet for over 20 years.  She was also a member of Duck Hill Baptist Church.  Kay enjoyed attending auctions...

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Bridget Kendall Bailey, 41, of North Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.  She was born October 16, 1983 in Grenada.  Bridget was a devoted homemaker and strived to do everything she could to make her house a home.  Bridget was blessed to enjoy the same hobby as her husband,...