Obituaries

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...

Aug 10, 2023

Mr. Thomas Henry "Tom" Carroll, Jr., 85, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his residence.  Tom was born June 24, 1938 in Grenada to Thomas Henry, Sr. and Dorothy Pegg Carroll.  An active member of First Baptist Church, Tom served in numerous capacities in the church through the years including Chairman of Deacons and Sanctuary Choir...

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Heather Palmer Adams, 40, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1983 in Cleveland to Keith and the late Sarah Yvonne Williams Palmer.  A devoted homemaker, Heather thrived on the happiness of others and always enjoyed a good laugh.  Heather enjoyed watching Tik Tok as well as keeping up...

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Michael Lee Stevens, 47, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.  He was born February 23, 1976 in Grenada to the late Milo V. and Rose Ann Melton Stevens.  Michael was blessed to possess a kind, giving spirit and loved to share anything he had with others.  Michael enjoyed attending worship at Elliott Baptist Church.  While he...

Aug 4, 2023

Mr. Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Dungan, 68, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 19, 1955 in Tallahatchie County to Robert Quinton and Dorothy Virginia Coleman Dungan.  "Bud", as he was known to many, spent most of his working life as a millwright.  Ronnie also honorably...

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Caleb Ryan Fields, 31, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his residence.  He was born June 9, 1992 in Grenada to Kenneth and Jan Ferguson Fields.  Affectionately known as "Hot Rod", Caleb loved to ride on his golf cart at every opportunity.  He attended Holcomb Baptist Church with his family and in true Baptist fashion,...

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Sean Paul Swain, 52, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 9, 1971 in San Antonio, TX.  Sean spent a brief time in the landscaping business and later enjoyed the life of a professional fisherman.  He loved the time he was able to spend fishing and the time he was...