Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Raymond Gale Moorman, 74, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans Home in Kosciusko. He was born May 13, 1950, in Quitman County to Elmer Fletcher Moorman Sr. and Allie Mae (Huddleston) Moorman. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War and was awarded several service...

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Christopher Garrard, 92, of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024.  She was born September 6, 1931 in Quitman to Elwyn Otto and Elma May Brooks Christopher.  Dottie lived a life most only dream of. Having been born in Mississippi and grew up in Arkansas, she earned a bachelor's degree from Hendrix College...

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. George Rose, 67, of Duck Hill passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born August 31, 1956 in Grenada County to Huntley and Hattie Blakely Rose. He formerly worked for Binswanger and Luvata, and loved cutting grass.

Funeral services will be Friday June 28, 2024 at 11:00 am...

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Billy Frank "Frankie" James, 83, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Providence Assisted Living in Grenada.  He was born July 23, 1940 in Calhoun County to Curtis H., Sr. and Laura Ethel Alexander James.  Frankie, a man of astute intelligence, earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Entomology from Mississippi State University.  He applied...

Jun 19, 2024

Mr. David Lewis Lancaster, 55, of Duck Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada. Dave was born September 12, 1968 in Winona to Eugene and Glenda Vance Lancaster. He was a former Lab Tech at Modine. He enjoyed working on cars and was a jack of all trades.

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Jun 15, 2024

Rev. James Leroy Edwards, Sr., 83, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024.  James was born on June 18, 1940 in Coffeeville to Leroy and Lucile Haynes Edwards.  James was a 1958 graduate of Coffeeville High School and a proud member of the 1957 State Championship Basketball Team.  He furthered his education, earning a bachelor's degree in Education...

Jun 15, 2024

Alice Hooper Jordan bloomed where she was planted.  She was the firstborn child of Earl Hooper and Harriet Sullivan Hooper on February 7, 1938.  She was always responsible and loved making her environment as pretty as possible, picking wildflowers and weeds as a teenager to make flower arrangements for their home.  After graduating high school, she attended MSCW, where...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Joe Edwin Collins, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Germantown, TN.  He was born on August 7, 1946 in Grenada.  Joe was a gifted orator with a strong voice and used this to his advantage in his career as a radio announcer.  He also owned City Cab Co. for several...

Jun 11, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Gail "Cindy" Shields, 65, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence.  She was born August 14, 1958 in Houston, TX to Edgar Cole "Sonny Boy" Shields and Barbara Ann Bennett Shields.  Cindy worked as the Receiving Manager at Piggly Wiggly in Grenada for many years.  She will long be remembered as a loving...

Jun 10, 2024

Mrs. Mavis Sawyer Patterson, 80, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born April 22, 1944 in Dothan, AL to Murray and Johnnie Mae Strickland Sawyer.  Mavis worked at Kellwood in Coffeeville for a number of years and prior to that, enjoyed working in the hospitality industry...

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Andrew Keith Ryals, 38, of Winona, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in Noxubee County.  He was born January 9, 1986 in Grenada to Billy Wayne and Gaylan King Ryals.  Andrew graduated from Kirk Academy in 2004 and was the Salutatorian of his class.  He later earned a degree in Biology from the University of Mississippi and ultimately...

Jun 8, 2024

Miss Janet Amanda "Mandy" McCarley, 50, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 31, 1973 in Grenada. Mandy's love for her family and friends was unparalleled.  She was a loyal fan of Mississippi State Bulldogs and loved to cheer on the Dawgs at every opportunity.  ...

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Kaiwiokealiiokalani Giltner, 22, of Honolulu, HI, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born on January 29, 2002 in Honolulu.  Kaiwi was a loving, kind soul.  He possessed a sincere passion for the ocean and loved spending time there.  Kaiwi was blessed to be mechanically inclined and enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2024

Mr. William Vernon "Billy" Meredith, Sr., 82, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born August 14, 1941 in Grenada to Robert Lee, Sr. and Effie Hendricks Meredith.  Billy, a man of unwavering dedication, retired after a 43-year-long career as a Supervisor at Heatcraft.  He was not...

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. J.A. Hoop, 89, of Grenada, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 21, 1935 in Tillatoba to Rual Vernon and Elnora Jones Hoop.  J.A. enjoyed a long career at McQuay/Heatcraft in Grenada retiring as a Group Leader with 46 ½ years of service.  He was also a devoted member of Enon Baptist...

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Charles Edward Sapp, 62, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  He was born January 23, 1962 in Arcola to James Edward and Mary Jane Avant Sapp.  Charles had worked as a farmer for a number of years and was an avid outdoorsman.  He especially loved hunting and fishing.

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May 31, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lee Hood Mabry Dixon, 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at her residence.  She was born a small, country girl to Cuba Opal Brown Hood and Frank James Hood in Carroll County on March 5, 1937.  Mary Lee was a homemaker, caregiver and a strong, Christian woman.  She cared for everyone before herself.  She...

May 30, 2024

Mrs. Katie Jo Walton Boone, 89, of Grenada, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Grenada. She was born on January 20, 1935, in Tillatoba to Albert and Nannie Louise Burke Walton. She attended Oakland High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her class. Katie married her loving husband, Joe Boone, in 1956, and they...

May 30, 2024

Mr. Maurice Edwin Williamson, 87, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence.  He was born April 29, 1937 in Carrollton, GA to Fred Thomas and Velma Smith Williamson.  Maurice honorably served our country in the United States Air Force retiring as a Master Sergeant.  During his time in the Air Force, Maurice felt a strong...

May 28, 2024

Mrs. Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Suggs Dodson, 56, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 due to complications from Diabetes.  She was born January 12, 1968 in Grenada to Samuel Bartlett and Cullie Ann Woods Suggs.  Becky served as Vice-President of Maitland Construction Company and faithfully worked alongside her husband in this business for many years.  She...