Obituaries

Dec 29, 2025

Mr. Michael Albert "Mickey" Leflore, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1956, in Grenada to Charles Leflore and Sarah Smith Leflore.

Mickey dedicated many years of his working life as a machinist at Heatcraft in Grenada, where he was employed for over 27 years, before later...

Dec 29, 2025

George David Hightower III went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, at the age of 92.  George was born in New Albany, MS on December 9, 1933.  He was the son of George David Hightower, Jr. and Louise Barbee Hightower.  A year after his birth, the family moved to Webb, MS, where he spent his childhood.  ...

Dec 27, 2025

Nancy Kimes McCurdy, of Carroll County, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Nancy was born on February 25, 1945, to Thomas Edwin "T.E." and Mary Wachter Kimes. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Robert Andrew McCurdy, out on Money Road. They were married soon after and enjoyed a long and loving marriage...

Dec 27, 2025

Ms. Carol Jewel Walker Wireman, 83, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Health Center.  She was born May 21, 1942 in Arkansas to Lewis and Ruby Haley Walker.  Carol spent most of her working life in the hair industry as a toupee maker and enjoyed gardening in her spare time.  Carol was a...

Dec 22, 2025

Ms. Diane H. Jordan, 75, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN.  She was born in Grenada, MS on February 13, 1950 to U.G. Gatlin and Willie Minga Gatlin.

Diane was a member of the Pentecostals of Grenada where she enjoyed serving and worshipping her Lord.  She was also passionate...

Dec 20, 2025

Sidney Cole Costilow, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, at UMMC in Grenada, Mississippi. He was born on August 10, 1961, in the Grenada community to Sidney Costilow, Sr. and Faye Harper Costilow.

Sidney was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Grenada and had a deep love for the Lord. He was...

Dec 18, 2025

Mr. Keith Wayne Whipple, Sr., 81, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on January 29, 1944 in Lansing, MI to Earl Whipple and Ruby Lindaur Whipple.

Keith proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He spent his career in sales in the food industry.  While employed...

Dec 18, 2025

Charles Elbert Martin passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 18, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with his family by his side. He was born January 6, 1932, to Sue Hellon Martin and Clifton A Martin in Holcomb, the community he would call home for almost 94 years.

Charles was a member of Sparta Methodist Church. He grew...

Dec 15, 2025

Miss Sherry Lynn Rogers, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 30, 1956, in Grenada to Jimmy and Alene Reynolds Rogers.

Miss Rogers was a graduate of Grenada High School and went on to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi State University. She devoted 30...

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Benny Fulton Lee, Sr., 84, of Grenada, peacefully passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born November 27, 1941, in Noxubee County to Robert Fulton Lee and Ira Ray Lee.

Benny worked as a machinist at Grenada Stamping for more than 45 years before retiring, a career that reflected...

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Carroll Burnice Hawkins, 90, of Olive Branch, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in Collierville, TN.  He was born January 1, 1935 in Winfield, AL to Elisha and Desmer Young Hawkins.  He was married to Martha Worsham Hawkins for over 65 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who always put his family first and...

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. David Wayne Newton, 51, of Duck Hill, Mississippi, passed away on December 13, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on November 18, 1974, in Greenwood, Mississippi, David was the son of Jim Newton and the late Janice Dear. He grew up in Charleston, Mississippi and carried with him a deep appreciation for the simple joys of...

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Dudley Melvin Windham, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, Mississippi.

Mr. Windham was born on May 13, 1931, in Leflore to the late...

Dec 11, 2025

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Eldridge Nail, 83, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 3, 1942, in Arkansas to Edd and Marie Lane Eldridge.

Joan will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years.  He was blessed to share his life with one of the most loving, compassionate,...

Dec 8, 2025

Mr. William Kenneth "Ken" Jackson, Jr., 57, of Oakland, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August 18, 1968 in Tallahatchie County to William Kenneth "Bo" Jackson, Sr. and Wanda Gail Hardy Jackson.  Ken spent his entire working life alongside his family in their logging operation.  He was also a very skilled mechanic and...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" McRee, 63, of Grenada, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 9, 1961, in Grenada to William Bryant McRee Sr. and Ruth McCluskey McRee.

Tommy was a member of Grenada First Methodist Church, where he served in a variety of roles over the years. He...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Marvin Pennington Freeman, 81, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 18, 1944, in Lambert to Arthur Baird Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Pennington Freeman.

Marvin honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He possessed a remarkable work ethic and devoted countless hours to...

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Ritchey Holland, 86, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1939, in Tutwiler to Jessie and Gladys Horne Ritchey.

Shirley spent most of her working life as a seamstress at Ruleville Manufacturing, where she was known for her exceptional skill and craftsmanship. A talented...

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. Terry Lee Bailey, 71, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born April 15, 1954 in Germany to Cleve Hendricks Bailey Jr. and Mary Frances Blakely Bailey.  Terry spent most of his working life in management at the Greenwood Marketplace and Save-A-Lot.  He also honorably served...

Dec 3, 2025

Jonathan A. Williams aka "Gypsy", age 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2025, while working away from home in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, he was employed as a Project Support Associate with AAON, Inc., a manufacturing company.

Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Virginia, Jonathan was a true "jack of...