Obituaries

May 6, 2023

Erma Louise Heath Whittemore, age 89 of Tupelo, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born to the late Andrew Heath and Louise Ricks Heath on May 24, 1933.

Erma graduated from John Rundle High School in 1951, and later attended Holmes Jr. College in Goodman, Mississippi.

Erma was...

May 4, 2023

Master Aiden Anthony Pounds, 13, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born January 20, 2010 in Jackson to Marque Anthony Pounds and Mallory Rose Davis. Aiden was a 7 th grade student at Grenada Middle School. He was a very artistic child and enjoyed drawing....

May 2, 2023

Dear Friends, we are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Tribble Taylor on May 2, 2023, at the age of 84.

She was born on February 3, 1939, in Scobey, Mississippi, to William Jenkins (Doc) and...

May 2, 2023

Mr. John Michael "Mike" Ellis, Jr., 58, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born July 17, 1964 in Louisville to John Michael, Sr. and Elizabeth Zane Ellis. Mike was a graduate of Mississippi State University and enjoyed attending sporting events with his friends and family....

May 1, 2023

Mr. Wyomman A. Reeves, Sr., 81, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1942 in Yalobusha County to Clarence and Earl Kay Brewer Reeves. Wyomman spent most of his working life as a Foreman at Heatcraft in Grenada retiring with 42 years of service. He was a devoted member...

May 1, 2023

Miss Hetty Jean Williamson, 87, of Grenada, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility. She was born April 14, 1936 in Carroll County to Theodore Bilbo and Alma Corley Williamson. Jean was a long-time employee of Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada. She was also a member of Central Baptist Church. She loved...

Apr 30, 2023

Mr. Henry James "Jim" Legge, Jr., 62, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born May 31, 1960 in Senatobia to Henry James, Sr. and Mary Virginia Woolfolk Legge. Jim enjoyed a 37-year career with Wal-Mart having served as the Manager of the Grenada store since...

Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Mary Frances Dungan Mullen, 88, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1934 in Charleston, MS. She was a homemaker, and later had an 18-year career as a nursing home administrator in Corinth, MS where she practiced her faith on a daily...

Apr 27, 2023

Mrs. Jane Goasa Bell, 79, of Tillatoba, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. She was born September 13, 1943 in Woodville to J.B. and Lena Danzy Goasa. Jane will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Family and friends will gather for visitation from 1:00 –...

Apr 26, 2023

Jimmy Bratton, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on April 26, 2023, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital.  Jimmy was 82 years old.  He had a close and personal relationship with his Lord and Savior.  He was a 'whosoever' and lived his life in that way.

Jimmy was married for 63 years to Nancy Ross Bratton.  They...

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. David Earl Geiger, 70, of Mobile, AL, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Mobile, AL.  He was born June 7, 1952 in Grenada to James Thompson and Jewel Arlene Long Geiger.  David had spent most of his working life in retail management.  He was also an accomplished musician having been the drummer for the Sugar Cube Blues...

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Scott Taylor Little, 61, of Grenada, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1961 to Fonda and Jo Alice Taylor Little. Scott honorably served our country in the US Navy and had spent most of his working life as a machinist. He enjoyed collecting models and figurines and especially enjoyed...

Apr 24, 2023

Bethany Cook Jones, 42, a native of Grenada, MS, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at her residence in Bennington, NE.  She was born December 2, 1980, to Phillip and Daphene Felker Cook.

Growing up with three brothers, Bethany learned at a very young age how to survive in a house full of boys. ...

Apr 18, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Elba Pace Parker, 80, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.  She was born November 4, 1942 in Grenada to Virgil Lafayette and Margaret Inez Martin Pace.  Margaret was a retired Registered Nurse and had worked in many capacities at the Rush Hospital.  An animal lover, she...

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Herbert Lawrence Litten, 89, of Grenada, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 14, 1933 in Grenada to Everett Calvin and Kate Ione Connor Litten.  Lawrence honorably served our country in the US Navy as a Navy SEAL during the Korean War.  He was deeply committed to the Boy Scouts of America...

Apr 15, 2023

Mr. Roy Lee Davenport, Sr., 83, of Tillatoba, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his residence.  He was born November 22, 1939 in Sardis to Charles Lindsey and Mattie Rosalie West Davenport.  Roy was a retired roofer and had spent many years working as a contractor.  An avid outdoorsman, Roy enjoyed fishing at every opportunity.  He also enjoyed...

Apr 15, 2023

Mrs. Norma L. Tate, 96, of Grenada, a long-time resident of Memphis, TN, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.  She was born July 31, 1926 in Searcy, AR to Luther and Allie Woodall.  Norma was a devoted  homemaker and enjoyed cooking and sharing her delicious meals with her family and friends.  Gardening and tending her flowers were also among...

Apr 11, 2023

Mr. Robert Joseph Vescovo, 82, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born October 28, 1940 in Memphis.  Robert attended First Baptist Church – Coffeeville and enjoyed a long career at Heatcraft in Grenada.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing at every opportunity....

Apr 10, 2023

Ms. Rose Ann York Brock, 63, of Winona, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  She was born April 24, 1959 in Bristol, PA to Prentiss and Mary Cleo Tharp York.  Rose was an active and devoted member of Duck Hill Baptist Church.  She had spent most of her working life as an...

Apr 3, 2023

Mrs. Juanita Kay Williamson, 67, of Oakland, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston.  She was born July 1, 1955 in Michigan.  Juanita had spent most of her working life as a cashier in several local convenience stores.  Mrs. Williamson had a heart of gold and was always willing to give and share...