Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

James Larry Laster, who unconditionally loved his family, friends and Duck Hill, Miss., left us on Oct. 13, 2023, after a brief illness.

Larry was born in Greenwood, Miss., on Jan. 10, 1952, to Harris and Frances Taylor Laster, who had moved to Minter City for work in farming. They returned to their native Duck Hill soon...

Oct 12, 2023

Mr. Daryl Craig Pryor, Sr., 50, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born May 24, 1973 in Grenada to Norval Douglas Chapuis, Jr. and Dorothy Lee Pryor.  Daryl owned and operated Pryor Construction for over 20 years and was very gifted in his trade.  Daryl possessed...

Oct 11, 2023

Mrs. Allene Pyron Mitchell, 81, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  She was born December 3, 1941 in Grenada County to Jim Allen and Hattie Pearl Peeples Pyron.  Allene was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada.  She spent most of her working life as an administrative assistant and retired from Thomas Wood Preserving.  Allene...

Oct 7, 2023

Dr. Clarence James Cooper, Jr., 74, of Brandon, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 14, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC.  Dr. Cooper earned his undergraduate degree from Clarke College and earned his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary.  He also engaged in further studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Dr. Cooper...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Darlene Smith Burns, 75, of Duck Hill, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born January 3, 1948 in Grenada to John Oliver and Irene Laura Hawk Smith.  Pat spent most of her life working in the manufacturing industry having worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery...

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Alvon Gene Hill, 82, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his residence.  He was born August 11, 1941 in Calhoun County to Luster Alvin and Ruby Pearl Hill.  Gene worked briefly as a lumber grader at Weyerhaeuser in Bruce before owning and operating his own sawmill as well as a logging crew.  Gene always grew...

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. L.C. Pyles, 93, of Duck Hill, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford.  He was born January 2, 1930 in Elliott to Eddie Lee and Rosella Bain Pyles.  Mr. Pyles honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Southside Church of Christ where he...

Sep 30, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Louise Spratlin Shelton, 86, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Grenada.  She was born August 24, 1937 in Houston to Winfred and Lois Collums Spratlin.  Louise was raised in the Loyd community near Vardaman and spent her working life in the Grenada School System as she enriched the lives of...

Sep 30, 2023

Mr. Larry Hugh Riley, Sr., 73, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born January 11, 1950 in DeSoto, MS to Edgar Ray and Christine Hiatt Riley.  Larry was a graduate of Quitman High School where he was a standout linebacker on the high school football team.  ...

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Bobby Gene Walters, 84, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 20, 1939 in Yalobusha County to Dave and Clara Nelson Walters.  Bobby spent 22 years working for L.S. Hall and Sons in Grenada before going in business for himself.  Bobby opened Walters Truck Service in 1984 and the business...

Sep 28, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Pearlene Hood Fowler, 93, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her residence.  She was born April 21, 1930 in Carroll County to Buford and Mary Clemons Hood.  A devoted homemaker, Pearlene enjoyed quilting, was a master seamstress and loved to cook for her family and friends.  Pearlene was a faithful member of the Southside...

Sep 22, 2023

Mrs. Lori Alford Thompson, 64, of Grenada, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was born January 13, 1959 in Louisiana to Robert and Marion Alford.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 25, 2023 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.  Family and friends will...

Sep 20, 2023

Mr. Sammie Gene Pollan, 75, of Tillatoba, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his residence.  He was born December 23, 1947 in Tangipahoa, LA to Sammie Lee and Mildred May Pollan.  Gene was a skilled welder and spent many seasons of his life working at Heatcraft in Grenada.  He was a member of Hardy Baptist Church and a...

Sep 18, 2023

Mr. Michael Lee Clark, 42, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1981 in Texas.  Michael had worked as a satellite installer and most recently as a custom bedding installer.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing in his spare time.  He was a member of Dogwood Baptist Church.

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Sep 18, 2023

Sue Wood McKay, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama, a former long-time resident and beloved teacher in Grenada, Mississippi, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at her residence.  Sue was born in Marion, Arkansas on January 10, 1939 to Alta Laney Wood and Jessie Donovan Wood.  She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1957, and then attended MS University for...

Sep 17, 2023

Mrs. Arma Glyn Caffey Martin, 91, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Grenada.  She was born December 10, 1931 in Montgomery County to Malcom and Jodie Dunlap Caffey.  Mrs. Martin was a Kindergarten Teacher for many years and was blessed with the gift of relating to children and helping them to flourish.  A devoted homemaker, she...

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Jean Sivley Gillett, 91, of Oakland, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born January 10, 1932 to Abb Miles and Annie Lovelace Sivley.  Jean was a devoted homemaker and a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church near Oakland.  She loved to travel and spend time with her...

Sep 15, 2023

Mr. Early Carroll Brown, 72, of Grenada, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at his residence.  He was born April 8, 1951 in Calhoun County to Ottis M. and Dollie Anglin Brown.  Early enjoyed a career spanning over 49 years at Heatcraft and ADP in Grenada.  He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church near Bruce and faithfully...

Sep 12, 2023

Mrs. Mary Frances Driskell Cooper, 93, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born April 4, 1930 in Charleston to Henry Frank and Mamie Ousley Driskell.  Frances enjoyed a long, successful career spanning over 43 years with Entergy of Mississippi(formerly Mississippi Power and Light).  She was a...

Sep 7, 2023

Mrs. Rebecca Joy Hobgood Liddell, 65, of Holcomb, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.  She was born August 23, 1958 in Greenwood to Buddy and Rebecca Staten Hobgood.  Joy spent most of her working life enriching the lives of children and found a calling in working as a Dyslexia Therapist at Carroll Academy.  ...