Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Thomas Fisher "Tommy" Crawford, 72, of Hernando, MS left for his heavenly home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family at Shepherd Hospice.  Tommy was born in Grenada on September 26, 1953. He was the son of Fisher & Dale Crawford. Tommy honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for over 20 years.  Tommy worked many years...

Feb 8, 2026

Christopher Alan Blake

May 10, 1966 – February 8, 2026

Christopher Alan Blake was born on May 10, 1966, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. From the very beginning, he carried a presence that filled a room - bright red hair, deep dimples, and a smile that could light up the darkest places. Chris was gifted and...

Feb 7, 2026

J.S. "Dynamite" Kirk, 89, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his residence.  Dynamite was born in Duck Hill, on December 14, 1936 to Julian Wray Kirk and Lois Pyron Kirk. He was 1 of 7 children raised by share croppers. His father also operated heavy equipment for the county. This is where Dynamite was introduced to...

Feb 7, 2026

Mr. Charles William "Bubba" Rose, Jr., 72, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Grenada.  He was born April 24, 1953 in Greenwood to Chares William "Bill" Rose and Carolyn Hill Rose.  Bubba spent most of his working life as a welder and machinist and was very well respected in his trade.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2026

Ms. Amy Walden, 49, of Grenada, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson.  She was born July 27, 1976 in Jackson.  Amy was a loving and caring mother & grandmother.  She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed.

A service to celebrate her life...

Feb 6, 2026

Teresa Simmons Owen, 84, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.  She was born on September 24, 1941 in Grenada, Mississippi.  She spent her early years in Grenada, followed by Walnut Creek, California and Knoxville, Tennessee, where she graduated from high school.  Teresa later moved to Memphis and graduated from Memphis State University with both undergraduate...

Feb 5, 2026

Charlene Matthews Denley, 86, of Grenada passed away on Thursday, February 5 at her home. Charlene was born on September 15, 1939 in Winona, MS to Vera and Homer Matthews. A long time resident of Grenada, MS; she was a graduate of John Rundle High School and a retired operator of AT&T. Charlene, known more affectionately to most as...

Feb 3, 2026

Ms. Melinda Kay Hunnicutt Franklin, 65, of Lake Cormorant, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven.  She was born January 28, 1961 in Charleston to Billy Harold Hunnicutt and Norma Fay McMahan Hunnicutt.  Melinda earned a degree in nursing from Holmes Junior College and enjoyed a long, successful career as a Registered...

Feb 1, 2026

Harvey Wayne Edwards, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 4, 1943, in Charleston, Mississippi, to the late Charles and Myrtis Edwards.

Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family deeply. He was married to Dorothy Ross...

Feb 1, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Ann Singley Carroll, 86, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo.  She was born June 11, 1939 in Carroll County to Morgan Herman Singley and Ruby Grace Ezell Singley.  Shirley was married to Charles Heath Carroll for 67 years prior to his death in 2022.  Shirley worked more than...

Jan 31, 2026

Mrs. Kristy Shanal Davis Olsem, 44, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  She was born February 6, 1981 in Grenada.  Kristy was a devoted homemaker and a loving wife and mother always doing everything she could to show her love for her family.  She also enjoyed working in her...

Jan 31, 2026

Mrs. Ida Mae Edwards Jones, 96, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her residence.  She was born March 19, 1929 to Lionel and Clara Robbins Edwards.  Ida Mae retired as a Supervisor with Kellwood in Coffeeville.  She loved spending time outdoors and keeping her yard manicured.  She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church –...

Jan 30, 2026

Mrs. Linda Carol Jeffery Hill, 75, of Cascilla, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston. She was born October 10, 1950, in Scottsboro, Alabama, to Rev. Robert Delorn Jeffery and Parrie Lee Romans Jeffery.

Sis. Hill was a licensed cosmetologist who used her God-given talent to help others not only see their...

Jan 30, 2026

Mrs. Peggy Dianne McMillon Moorman, 76, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center–Grenada. She was born July 25, 1949, in Kosciusko to Andrew Doyle McMillon and Betty Jean Johnson McMillon.

Peggy retired as an operator with BellSouth and later worked as the office manager at Long's Flowers in Grenada....

Jan 26, 2026

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Forrest Brasher, 91, of Leverett, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by her three children. She was born August 11, 1934, in Sumner to Saunders Doty Forrest and Mary Lee Phelps Forrest.

Ann was an amazing and loving mother, Granny, and Great-Grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She was a faithful...

Jan 26, 2026

Mr. James Edward Adams, 74, of Grenada, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 16, 1951, in Ashland to James Douglas Adams and Dorice "Dude" Hood Adams.

James spent the majority of his life working in the construction business, where his natural talent and gifted hands made him well known and...

Jan 25, 2026

Mr. Lamar Carl Clark, 86, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence.  He was born July 22, 1939 in Carroll County to Lamar Quincy Clark and Sammie Ercile Garrard Clark.  Carl enjoyed a long, successful career with the Illinois Central Railroad.  Following retirement from the railroad, Carl was far from finished with work.  Carl was...

Jan 25, 2026

On January 25, 2026, Jerry Hal Yeoman, 79, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home. Jerry was the oldest sibling by 15 minutes, one of two identical twin boys born to William Perry Yeoman and Ethel Cutts Yeoman of Clarksdale Ms.

Jerry excelled in academics in school and attained the rank of Eagle Scout as...

Jan 24, 2026

Ms. Joan Dulaney Denley, 77, of New Albany, formerly of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.  She was born March 2, 1948 in Grenada to Max Dulaney and Fannie Lee Avery Dulaney.  Joan worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada and later worked as a caregiver for the elderly.  She enjoyed gardening and tending to her...

Jan 24, 2026

Mr. Steven Powell Lott, 73, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 2, 1952 in Grenada to Powell B. Lott and Hildred Corder Lott.  Steve was a retired Supervisor at Binswanger in Grenada where he devoted many years of his working life.  He was a...