Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Ronald Edward Defer  passed away on November 6, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS. Known as Bubba to his family and friends, he was born November 2, 1959 in Water Valley, MS to Lloyd and Shirley Defer. Bubba was part of the Water Valley business community as the owner of Defer's Auto which he operated for more than...

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Sue Neely Heath, 91, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence.  She was born February 6, 1933 in Carroll County to Leland Gray, Sr. and Fannie Sue Saban Neely.  Nancy worked for a number of years as a Medical Lab Technician, but was happiest working as a devoted homemaker.  An excellent cook, she...

Nov 3, 2024

Mrs. Odis Jean Jones, 94, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her residence.  She was born December 16, 1929 in Yalobusha County to Charles Otis and Eula Langham Terrell.  Odis Jean spent a lifetime in service to others as she worked as a Registered Nurse.  She lovingly cared for the sick for over 40 years having...

Nov 3, 2024

Mr. Francis Carl Cohea, 82, of Gore Springs, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 7, 1942 in Webster County to Monroe Guy and Doris McWhorter Cohea.  While living in Memphis, Carl worked at Exxon as a mechanic.  Upon moving back to Gore Springs he worked at Hankins Lumber Company.  He was a...

Nov 2, 2024

Mr. Ermine Ray Schmitz, Jr., 77, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven.  He was born August 19, 1947 in Water Valley to Ermine Ray, Sr. and Deryl Willingham Schmitz.  Ray, Jr., was a graduate of Coffeeville High School and attended Northwest Junior College where he was on the basketball...

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. LaRisa Muriel Ward Campbell, 70, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  She was born October 28, 1954 in Grenada to Travis "Dude" and Gladys Muriel Goodson Ward.  LaRisa worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada and following its closure, joined the staff of the North Central Planning...

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Jason Levin Purdy, 54, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1970 in Oxford to Luke Purdy and Ora Mae Collins.  Jason was a graduate of Calhoun Academy and earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from Delta State University.  He also honorably served in the Mississippi Army National Guard...

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. James Douglas Miller, 65, of Carroll County, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 14, 1959 in Greenwood to Millard Wayne Miller and Mary Jean Albritton Dean.  Jamie spent most of his working life as a small engine repairman and was very gifted in his trade.  He also served in the US...

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. James William Stanley, Sr., 78, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1945 in Calhoun County to William Dexter and Susie Mae Brassfield Stanley.  James was a retired diesel mechanic and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  He honorably served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Oct 22, 2024

Sabrina Francis Roberts of Grenada, MS

Nov. 24, 1979 – Oct. 22, 2024

Miss Sabrina Francis Roberts, 44, of Grenada, passed away in the care of family on Oct. 22, 2024.  Born to Tricia England Kirby and Randy Roberts on November 24, 1979.  She loved children and worked as a nanny for many years before...

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" Wilson Carroll, 83, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her residence.  She was born November 28, 1940 in Alva to Talmadge Raymond "Red" and Eselle James Wood Wilson.  Judy was a standout basketball player and graduate of Calhoun City High School.  She later earned a degree from Holmes Junior College.  Judy enjoyed...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Edward Glenn "Pops" Flanagan, Sr., 64, of Elliott, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 28, 1960 in Marks to William and Patsy St. Germain Flanagan.  Pops worked for over 32 years at Sealed Air in Grenada, now Novipax.  He possessed a strong work ethic and always had a yard to mow...

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Johnny Ray Blankenship, 66, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  He was born September 17, 1958 in Purcell, OK to Glen Curtis Blankenship and Melissia Ann Garner Anderson.  Johnny honorably served our country in the US Navy aboard nuclear submarines for 20 years.  Following his retirement as an Electronics Technician...

Oct 12, 2024

George Edward Hardin, 81, of Eupora, a United States Air Force Veteran and longtime resident of Grenada, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation and funeral service will be held at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  The family will receive...

Oct 11, 2024

Ms. Janet Belvin Kendall, 62, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 12, 1961 in Charleston to Sammie D. and Nettie B. Melton Kendall.  Janet adored her children and grandchildren and felt her greatest gift was her daughter since she was told she would never...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Sayles Allen Martin, Jr., 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Humboldt, TN.  Sayles, known as "Buster" to his family and "Bushy" to many of his friends, was born April 30, 1937 in Scobey, MS to Sayles Allen, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Jackson Martin. He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Arbuckle, 62, of Tillatoba, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 29, 1962 in Grenada to Jamie Hamp and Doris Ferguson Arbuckle.  Ken had spent most of his working life as a paint contractor.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.  ...

Oct 9, 2024

Mr. James Ernest Cook, Sr., 83, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 11, 1941 in Tillatoba to Ernest and Bessie Womble Cook.  James was a graduate of Oakland High School and Northwest Junior College.  James worked for several years at Otasco in Grenada and garnered numerous sales awards with the...

Oct 8, 2024

Janet Marie Kite Miller, aged 70, passed away on October 8 at home with her family after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Greenville, MS on July 4, 1954 but spent most of her life in Grenada.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Hugh Reed Kite Jr. and Billie Elizabeth Hudson Kite,...

Oct 8, 2024

Mrs. Jacquelene "Jackie" Goforth Orsborn, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House.  She was born July 29, 1948 in Cleveland to Ora Wilburn and Mildred Blackwell Goforth.  Jackie earned a bachelor's degree in education from Delta State University and has been an educator for over 50 years.  Jackie taught at Winona Academy,...