Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Kay (McIntosh) Roberts, 71, of Cascilla, MS, left this world to enter her heavenly home on Sunday, January12, 2025, at Grenada Living Center after bravely battling cancer for more than 20 years.

Linda was born on January 14, 1953, in Marked Tree, AR, to Clyde and Winnie McIntosh. Growing up in a tight-knit family of seven...

Jan 11, 2025

Tenia Lynn Rowland, 62, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born on January 9, 1963, in Grenada to Wallace Milton Dunn, Sr. and Faye Dunn.

A woman of strong faith and devotion, Tenia's commitment to her church was...

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. William Harold Denley, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born September 17, 1945 in Calhoun County to William V. and Lorene Smith Denley.  Harold worked as an electrician for most of his working life and proudly served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for...

Jan 10, 2025

James Gordon Griffin (aka Griff or Coach)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a sweet and precious soul, James Gordon Griffin, born on February 7, 1934, in Leake County, Mississippi who left this world peacefully on January 10, 2025 in Saltillo, Mississippi following a nine month stay with his caregivers, Pam, Mike...

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Nellie Coleman Kerr Ward, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 14, 1945 in Grenada.  Nellie was a well known voice in politics in the Grenada area as she served as an Election Commissioner for over 20 years.  She also taught in the Grenada School District for a number...

Jan 9, 2025

William Monroe Bingham

William "Bill" Bingham, age 86, passed from this life on Thursday January 9, 2025, at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar, Tennessee. Bill was born on August 14, 1938, in Grenada, Mississippi. He attended school in Grenada, Mississippi through the 11th grade, then graduated from Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Bill...

Jan 7, 2025

Harold Dexter Hutchison, Jr. (known by many as "Hutch") passed away on January 7, 2025 at his home in Corinth, MS at the age of 70. He was born on June 3, 1954 to Harold Hutchison, Sr. and Ann Hutchison in Grenada, MS. His ability to light up a room with his fun-loving spirit and captivate you with a...

Jan 6, 2025

Richard J. Lee was born on November 5, 1939, in Friars Point, MS, to Frank and Sylvia Lee, two hard-working, family centered immigrants who instilled those same qualities in their youngest son.  He passed away in Grenada, MS on January 6, 2025, after succumbing to the effects of multiple health related issues.

Richard spent his childhood in...

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...