Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Dixie Rose Vold, 68, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born October 19, 1954 in Sardis to Luther Marvin, Jr. and Eva Lee Kilgore Fisher.  Dixie Rose had worked at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada and also in the Cafeteria at the Carrie Dotson school.  She...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. John Bradley Hatcher, 39, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Grenada.  He was born August 6, 1984 in Greenville to Henry Edward and Cynthia Lynn Germany Hatcher.  Bradley was never afraid of hard work and spent many hours working as a painter. Bradley loved the outdoors and the simple things in life like sitting around...

Aug 31, 2023

Obituary of Jessie Eldrege Coleman of the Dividing Ridge Community October 1, 1930 – August 31, 2023 It was with his faith in God, laughter, music, love for family and nature, and hard work, that Red Coleman fully lived his 92 years. On August 31st he died peacefully at home, in the company...

Aug 31, 2023

Mrs. Frances Carolyn Woods Vance, 94, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her residence.  She was born February 28, 1929 in Attala County to Irving and Hattie Carter Woods.  Carolyn worked at Pennaco Hosiery for over 35 years before retiring.  She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  A devoted homemaker, Carolyn was gifted at...

Aug 30, 2023

Melody Juaice Little, 66, of Grenada, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 23, 1957 in Grenada to David and Betty Organ Maxey. Melody attended Holcomb School and graduated from Strider Academy where she excelled in academics and athletics. She continued her education at Northwest Community College where...

Aug 28, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Ray Noah, 82, of Grenada, formerly of Vaiden, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born April 2, 1941 in Vaiden to Ken A. and Louise Eades Noah.  Mr. Noah worked for over 30 years as an Engineering Supervisor at the Anel Corporation in Winona.  He was a member of Vaiden Baptist Church.  ...

Aug 26, 2023

Ms. Morgan Renae Bailey Pernell, 35, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was born July 30, 1988 in Grenada.  Morgan was a 2006 graduate of Charleston High School and a 2010 graduate of the ADN Program at Holmes Community College.  She was a member of Friendship East Baptist Church.  Morgan had worked as...

Aug 25, 2023

Elizabeth Joyce Marie Martin Bullion, 32, of Carroll County, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.  Elizabeth, or "Liz", as she was often referred to, was born in Anchorage, Alaska on April 10, 1991. Liz moved to the lower 48 (Waldorf, Maryland) in 2009 and began her education journey to become a Registered Nurse. Liz received her...

Aug 25, 2023

Elizabeth "Tena" Taylor, 79, of Grenada, MS, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her beloved children Natalie Dautenhahn of Clayton, OH; Michael Curry (Amanda) of Holcomb, MS; Holly Payton and Benji Britt (Memory) of Elliott, MS; her brothers Butch Rouse (Brazzie) of Hickory, MS; Bill Rouse (Theresa) of Batesville, MS;...

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Burns Eaton, 70, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence.  She was born May 2, 1953 in Coffeeville to Wilson F. and Katie Mae Dorris Burns.  Virginia was a graduate of Coffeeville High School and earned a business degree with honors from California State University.  While living in California, she also earned a...

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Jane Skinner Kennedy, 91, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center - Grenada.  She was born July 23, 1932 in Ruleville to Benjamin Percy and Mattie Inez Beasley Skinner.  A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Jane was a member of Airport Baptist Church in Grenada.  Jane was a devoted...

Aug 24, 2023

Mr. Harvey Glenn Davenport, 59, of Tillatoba, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his residence.  He was born December 25, 1963 to Roy Lee and Barbara Ann Hughes Davenport.  Glenn worked as a contractor and roofer most of his working life.  He was a devoted family man and enjoyed working on cars in his spare time.

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Aug 21, 2023

Mrs. Vonda Suzanne "Sue" Needham Mays, 80, of Grenada, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her residence.  She was born March 14, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH to Jack and Maedell Gaylord Needham.  Sue worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Grenada Police Department and later as a Municipal Court Clerk for the City of Grenada.  She...

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Robert Daniel "Danny" Sultan 59, of Edwardsburg Michigan, formerly of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 20th, 2023 in Libertyville, IL.

Danny attended school at Kirk Academy where he excelled in academics and athletics. He had many fond memories of playing football, baseball, running track and pole vaulting with his lifelong friends. He continued his education at...

Aug 20, 2023

Miss Anna-Grace Rogers, 24, of Gore Springs, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Panola County.  She was born August 25, 1998 in Grenada to Johnny and Angel Rice Rogers.  Anna-Grace was a graduate of Grenada High School and Holmes Community College.  Anna-Grace was a standout softball player from an early age...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Gordon Minyard, 70, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence.  He was born June 9, 1953 in Grenada.  Gordon had worked for a number of years at Ajinomoto Foods in Oakland as a Purchasing Agent.  An avid outdoorsman, Gordon looked forward to deer and turkey season each year.  He also enjoyed collecting and...

Aug 16, 2023

Ms. Holly LaNelle Harrison, 46, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born November 6, 1976 in Greenwood to Carl Hugh and LaNelle Hamilton Harrison.  Holly possessed a keen sense of style and enjoyed making crafts at every opportunity.  She also enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables.  Holly...

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. Jason Lee Williams, Jr., 22, of Duck Hill, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.  He was born September 19, 2000 in Grenada to Jason Lee, Sr. and Loretta Dannette Berryhill Williams.  An avid outdoorsman, Jason enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes.  Jason was an old soul and enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2023

Joan Blaylock Freely, 82, of Grenada, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2023, exactly one year after her husband of sixty-two years, Donald Freely. Joan was born on August 6, 1941, to Leslie and Pauline Blaylock. She was the oldest of six children. Joan graduated from Derma High School in 1959. She married...

Aug 11, 2023

Frank Marascalco, 76, of Grenada, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was a graduate of John Rundle High School in 1964, and received his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1972.  Frank was a faithful member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was also active in the Knights of Columbus.  He was a Pharmacist in...