Rachel Bagwell
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...
Delayne Stamper
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...
Polly Grammer
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...
Teresa White
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...
Sylvia Grant
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...
Cindy Ashmore
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...
James Grantham
Feb 3, 2023
Mr. James Howard Grantham, 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1935 in Sweatman to Allen L. and Mary Lucy Lamkin Grantham. James honorably served our country in the US Army and attended Elliott Baptist Church. James wore many hats in his working career and possessed a tremendous work...
Dorothy Sheffield
Feb 1, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Gray Sheffield, 79, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1943 in Grenada to Robert Lawrence and Frances Thomas Gray. Dot started her working career at Pennaco Hosiery and later moved to the banking industry. She worked for a number of years at Sunburst Bank and ultimately retired...
Tommy Tune
Jan 29, 2023
Mr. Thomas Arthur "Tommy" Tune, 74, of Germantown, TN, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born March 5, 1948 in Memphis to Elbert Lee and Virginia Rivers Williams Tune. Tommy enjoyed a long, successful career in pharmaceutical sales and spent the latter part of his career working at...
Mike Bowles
Jan 28, 2023
Mr. James Michael Bowles, 67, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born September 7, 1955 in Water Valley to Jim and Clara Foster Bowles. Mike was a graduate of Mississippi State University and worked for many years as a Registered Forester. A member of Emmanuel Baptist...
Rev. John E. Gray, Jr.
Jan 27, 2023
Brother John E. Gray, Jr., 96, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. The bittersweet passing of a remarkable and faithful servant that will leave a huge void in the hearts of all who knew him. Oh, what a joyous reunion the Heavens must have experienced as he entered the gates and...
Troy Winters
Jan 27, 2023
Mr. Troy Harris Winters, 47, of Big Creek, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born October 28, 1975 in Greenwood to George Harris Winters and Minnie Belle Poynor Winters.  Troy lived his life in the fast lane and had a heart of gold. He loved his...
Christy Walters
Jan 25, 2023
Mrs. Christy Lee Lane Walters, 49, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. Christy was born April 7, 1973 in Charleston to George and Barbara Tallent Lane. She was a graduate of the Holmes Community College Nursing Program. A natural-born caregiver, Christy excelled in her career as a nurse...
Joe Byrd
Jan 25, 2023
Mr. Joe Morrison Byrd, 91, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born November 14, 1931 in Hamburg, AR to Edward Morrison and Lavern Morris Byrd. The family later moved to Cleveland, MS where he graduated from Cleveland High School and enlisted in the US Navy serving...
Willie Rushing
Jan 25, 2023
Mr. Willie Alex Rushing, 77, of Gore Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Grenada. He was born March 5, 1945 in Kosciusko to Clayton, Sr. and Gladys Beatrice Summers Rushing. Willie was a retired automobile salesman and had honorably served our country in the US Army. A devout Christian, he...
John Moorman
Jan 23, 2023
Mr. John Larry Moorman, 76, of Grenada, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his son's residence. He was born September 17, 1946 in Tallahatchie County to Elmer Fletcher and Allie Mae Huddleston Moorman. John honorably served our country in the US Army and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from Mississippi State University. John worked as an agriculture teacher...
Lamar Deloach
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Lamar DeLoach, 84, of Carroll County, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Winona. He was born January 5, 1939 in Carroll County to Frank, Sr. and Eldora Heath DeLoach. Lamar honorably served our country in the US Navy and also worked for a period of time at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada. He was best known as a...
Richard Flautt
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Richard Flautt, 57, of Swan Lake, passed away January 22, 2023. He was born May 3, 1965 in Greenwood to William Gay and Sara Buehler Flautt. Richard was a graduate of Pillow Academy in Greenwood and Mississippi Delta Community College. He considered his friends as family. He was widely known throughout the backroads of Tallahatchie County. He was...
Mary Lou Dubard
Jan 22, 2023
Mrs. Mary Lou Tharp DuBard, 87, of Carroll County, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1935 in Webster County to Pervin and Mary Alice Lloyd Tharp. Mary Lou made her home in Webster County until 1951 when she moved to Carroll County with her mother and dad. She attended schools at...
Tom Holly
Jan 20, 2023
Mr. Tom Hill Holly, 85, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1937 in Readland, AR to Tom and Alma Miskelley Holly. Tom graduated from John Rundle High School where he lettered in football. After graduation, Tom enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to Korea during his enlistment. ...
