Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

Sarah Althea Wilson Smith (November 12, 1930-November 4, 2022) lived an absolutely beautiful and wonderful life. She was the epitome of a true Southern Belle. She had 3 goals in life, 1-to love her husband, Frank B. Smith Jr., with everything in her and make him happy, which she did amazingly well for 54 and a half years, until...

Nov 4, 2022

Mr. Donald Vaughan, 83, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Donald Lee Vaughan was born March 13, 1939 in Webster County, MS to Homer Lee Vaughan and Mary Omalene Stewart Vaughan.

After graduating from John Rundle High School, he attended Memphis State University.  While...

Nov 2, 2022

Elissa (Lisa) Boyle Long, 59, of Gore Springs passed away November 2, 2022 at her home. She was born October 11, 1963 in Coffeeville, MS. to Elisha O. (E. O.) and Eleanor Fly Boyle. Lisa was a member of Gore Springs Baptist Church. Lisa graduated from Coffeeville High School and attended Northwest Community College. After college she worked for...

Nov 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Dell Tartt Meredith, 83, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born May 12, 1939 in Tallahatchie County to Lee George and Vina Scallion Tartt.  Mary Dell retired as the Personnel Director for the Environmental Protection Agency and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. ...

Oct 31, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Juanita Trussell Hamby, 94, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 in Starkville.  She was born April 19, 1928 in Bankston to John Emmitt and Nancy Naomi McCarty Trussell.  Mrs. Hamby worked as a Day Care Director for over 30 years in Grenada prior to her retirement.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Reading...

Oct 30, 2022

Mr. Richard Brooks Perry, 66, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was born October 22, 1956 in Grenada to Lonnie Lee, Sr. and Mary Allene Hood Perry.  Richard was a long-time employee of the City of Grenada Street Department and was a Baptist.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Iris Louise West Stanford, 90, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born June 4, 1932 in Calhoun County to Henry Jackson and Norene Nixon West.  A devoted homemaker, Iris had a love for sewing anything from little girl sunsuits to wedding dresses.  She also had a knack...

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Donna Ruth Ackman, 63, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born April 18, 1959 in Clarksdale to Fred Lawrence and Betty Selby Ruth.  Donna earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas.  She and her family owned and operated the Kentucky...

Oct 28, 2022

Mr. William Gayle Marlow, 63, of Duck Hill, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence.  He was born April 28, 1959 in Eupora to William Brandon and Lillie Wauwece Neal Marlow.  Gayle spent most of his working life as an electrician having worked in a variety of settings from Heatcraft, Entergy and also working offshore for Pride...

Oct 25, 2022

Mr. Robert Joel "Bobby" Hickman, 70, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born January 15, 1952.  Bobby had worked as an Inspector at Willis Engineering in Grenada for 10 years and had previously worked at Waco Construction.  Bobby enjoyed fishing with his friends and also attending...

Oct 21, 2022

Mrs. Ruth M. McRee, 84, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at her residence.  She was born January 28, 1938 in Roanoke, VA to Rev. Joe and Ruth Johns McCluskey.  Ruth was a vibrant and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Grenada where she served in numerous capacities through the years.  She was also...

Oct 21, 2022

William Thompson (Bill) West Sr, 84, of Collierville, TN, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022. Bill was born March 23, 1938, to Lottie and Fletcher West of Tupelo, MS. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris, brothers Jerry West and Jimmy West, children Bill West Jr, Debbie Newell, Mark West, nine grandchildren, Nelly Newell Mayo,...

Oct 18, 2022

Miss Tracy Lynn Harper, 53, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  She was born November 20, 1968 to Gary D. and Mary Linda Hartley Harper.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 6:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Rev. Mark Moore officiating.  Family and friends...

Oct 15, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Sue Patton Grant, 90, of Duck Hill, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born October 9, 1932 in Grenada to Dale and Sue Mullins Patton.  Peggy worked for a number of years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada.  She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and enjoyed supporting the United...

Oct 15, 2022

Miss Alizabeth Joyce Foster, infant daughter of Jacob and Samantha Foster of Cascilla, was born sleeping and passed sweetly into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Charleston.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Ashland Cemetery at Cascilla with Rev. Gary Bunch, Pastor of Cascilla...

Oct 13, 2022

Ms. Phyllis Jane Simmons McNabb Durham, 73, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born September 15, 1949 to Thomas Jefferson Simmons and Agnes Jauwice Woods Simmons Johnson.  Phyllis was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and had spent most of her working life as a CNA.

Funeral services will...

Oct 7, 2022

Miss Leah Elisabeth Fielder, 17, of Duck Hill, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022.  She was born March 18, 2005 in Grenada to Mark and Beth Marter Fielder.  Leah was a rising Senior at Kirk Academy where she excelled in academics and was honored to have been inducted into the National Honor Society.  She was also active in the...

Oct 7, 2022

Mr. James Provine "Jib" Crawford, 89, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence.  He was born February 12, 1933 in Grenada.  Jib honorably served our country in the Armed Forces for over 42 years.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War and ultimately retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard...

Oct 6, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Tatum Collins, 88, of Grenada, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her residence.  She was born January 8, 1934 in Pontotoc County to Omer Alfonzo and Ruby Jewel Gray Tatum.  Mrs. Collins worked as a cosmetologist for many years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greenville.  She was a...

Oct 1, 2022

Mrs. Hazel Eugene Hendrix Ferguson, 93, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home.  She was born October 6, 1928 in Yalobusha County to Will and Lola Koonce Hendrix in a small cabin on Choctaw Road at what is now Grenada Lake.  Hazel was a certified nursing assistant and also was a longtime...