Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Major James Kenneth Mixon, USAF RET, 87, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence.  Kenneth was born October 28, 1935 in Water Valley to the late Loren H. and Corrine Logan Mixon.  He was a 1954 graduate of John Rundle High School in Grenada.  Kenneth earned an Associate of Arts degree from Holmes Community College,...

Mar 16, 2023

Clifford "Eugene" Trussell passed from this life in Oxford, MS on Thursday, March 16th to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Eugene was born February 21,1929 to Daniel Martin Trussell and Fannie Lee Hooker Trussell in Gore Springs, MS.  He is predeceased by his parents and siblings Raiford, Agnes Chamberlain (Roy), James Trussell (Marie), LeRoy...

Mar 14, 2023

Mr. Ricky Gene Allbritton, 63, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Grenada.  He was born December 11, 1959 in Tallahatchie County.  Ricky was a self-employed electrician and was very skilled in his trade.  He loved the Lord and enjoyed worshipping with fellow believers at the Grenada Church of the Nazarene, where he was a member.  In...

Mar 11, 2023

Marjorie McNamara Davis

October 3, 1927 – March 11, 2023

Marjorie Lou McNamara Davis, age 95, passed peacefully the morning of Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Montgomery Gardens in Starkville, MS. Mrs. Davis was born in Greenville, TX on October 3, 1927. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bratton Greer, 81, of Scobey, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in Grenada.  She was born July 11, 1941 in Charleston to Charlie Monroe Bratton and Marie Ellett Bratton.  Mary attended Oakland High School and was a standout on the basketball court.  She loved the Lord and worshipped Him with fellow believers at the Zion Grove Church...

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. William Russell "Will" Hartley, 18, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Will was born March 16, 2004 in Jackson to Garrett and Karen Sims Hartley. He was a 2022 graduate of Kirk Academy where he played football and ran track.  He was currently attending Holmes Community College. Will attended Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting in...

Mar 4, 2023

Margaret Jean McCluskey, 75, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born December 28, 1947, in Grenada to Arlee and Lillian White. While in high school, Margaret met the love of her life, Jerry McCluskey. During their marriage of 57 years, they had two children: Richie...

Mar 3, 2023

Mrs. Eva Lee Kilgore Fisher, 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at her daughter's residence.  She was born November 4, 1935 in Coffeeville to Sidney Milton and Dorothy Dixie Taylor Kilgore.  Mrs. Fisher was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of Holcomb Baptist Church.  She and her sisters made up the "Kilgore...

Mar 3, 2023

Mr. William Marcus "Bill" Gray, 77, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence.  He was born June 20, 1945 in Puckett to Walter and Louise Gray.  Bill, known to many as "Scooter", possessed a strong work ethic and enjoyed a successful 44-year career with Mississippi Valley Gas Company retiring as Customer Service Supervisor.  He also...

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Margie Ruth Barron Smith, 91, formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her residence.  She was born May 1, 1931 in Huntsville, AL to Barney E. and Alma Faye Jones Barron.  Margie enjoyed a 32-year-long career as an operator at South Central Bell.  Following her retirement from the phone company, she devoted the rest of...

Feb 22, 2023

Mr. Richard Michael Riley, 65, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 18, 1957 in Grenada to Richard and Martha Mauney Riley.  Mike spent the majority of his career as a mechanic, first at Kirk Auto Co. for 10 years then at Sunset Chrysler for 20 years.  He spent the last...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Karen Patricia Bell Merrill, 66, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born November 9, 1956 in Michigan to Ray, Jr. and Opal Dunn Bell.  While Karen spent most of her working life as a factory worker, she was also a devoted homemaker.  Karen's heart...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Brenda McCammon Taylor, 69, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Batesville.  She was born September 30, 1953 in Charleston to William Louis Edward and Carrie Louise Richardson McCammon.  Brenda spent the last 30 years working as a cosmetologist and loved the relationships she developed with her clients through the years.  She attended Grace Baptist Church. ...

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. Harold Ray Bowen formerly of Greenwood, MS went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1941 in Gore Springs, MS to the late John Willie and Hattie Bowen. He graduated from John Rundle High School in Grenada, MS before attending the University of Mississippi graduating with a degree in banking...

Feb 17, 2023

Rachel Faye Everett Bagwell, 80, of Gore Springs, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born February 2, 1943 in Leflore County to Robert Franklin and Cornelia Jacks Everett.  Rachel retired after many years of serving as a house mother at Beacon Harbor in Greenwood.  She enjoyed reading, watching...

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Lenny Delayne Stamper, 20, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his residence.  He was born October 24, 2002 in West Monroe, LA to Lenny and Melissa Stamper.  Delayne was a 2021 Honors Graduate of Grenada High School.  A very skilled musician, Delayne was a proud member of the drum line in the Grenada High School...

Feb 15, 2023

Mrs. Janie Ruth "Polly" Kendall Grammer, 79, of Cascilla, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born June 19, 1943 in Cascilla to William and Vadie Melton Kendall.  Polly will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who deeply loved her family and spoiling her grandchildren and...

Feb 14, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Hicks White, 57, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 28, 1965 in Hayti, MO.  Teresa will be remembered as a devoted homemaker who always put her family first.  Visiting aquariums and zoos were among her favorite things to do.  She was also...

Feb 11, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia Gates Magee Grant, 75, of Oakland, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo.  Sylvia was born to Rupert and Marina Hayward Magee on September 1, 1947 in Batesville.  She grew up in the town of Oakland where she loved playing with her friends and riding her horses.  Her family later...

Feb 9, 2023

Ms. Cindy Bailey Ashmore, 52, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence.  She was born August 4, 1970 in Grenada to Wilton, Jr. and Barbara Massey Bailey.  Cindy earned a degree in Child Psychology from Delta State University and was a devoted homemaker.  She enjoyed playing and watching softball games, fishing and reading.  Time spent...