Obituaries

Jul 27, 2022

Mr. James L. "Bill" Hughes, Jr., 81, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 25, 1940 in Oakland to James L. Sr., and Grace Evelyn Denley Hughes.  Bill enjoyed a long career working for the Mississippi Department of Transportation and following retirement, owned and operated...

Jul 26, 2022

Ms. Margie Lois Hughes, 75, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born June 25, 1947 in Shaw to Luther and Gracie Aderholt Hughes.  Margie had worked in management for Scott Petroleum in their convenience stores for a number of years.  She attended Grace Baptist Church in...

Jul 24, 2022

Mr. Sherrill Smith Parks, Jr., 74, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Sherrill was born July 21, 1948 in Jackson, TN. He attended Memphis State University...

Jul 23, 2022

Mrs. Yvonne Bursi Woods, 84, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Grenada Living Center.  She was born April 10, 1938 in Grenada to Frank and Annie Belle Floyd Bursi.  A devoted homemaker, Yvonne spent the early years of her working life as a telephone operator at South Central Bell and also worked at Sunburst Bank.  She...

Jul 21, 2022

Mr. David Brad Henson, 46, of Kilmichael, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Montgomery County.  Brad worked with his family as a logger and had previously worked in automobile sales.  He was a talented athlete and enjoyed playing basketball whenever he had the opportunity.

A time of remembrance will...

Jul 20, 2022

Mrs. Rosa Gail Newcomb Havens, 58, of Elliott, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born May 14, 1964 in Grenada to Howard and Margaret Corder Newcomb.  Gail was devoted to her family and took great joy in providing for and meeting their needs.  She also diligently worked alongside...

Jul 16, 2022

Mrs. Mary Nell Griffin Dabney, 89, of Hernando, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her residence.  She was born July 22, 1932 in Calhoun County to James Holman and Myrtle Crowley Griffin.  Mrs. Dabney had worked in management in the hotel and convenience store business for many years prior to her retirement.  She was a faithful and devoted...

Jul 12, 2022

Mrs. Anona Yvonne Harvey Stewart, 91, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 25, 1930 in Poplarville to Hubert and Helen Louise Ray Harvey.  Mrs. Stewart was the widow of the late Rev. Donnie L. Stewart to whom she enjoyed 67 years of marriage with...

Jul 11, 2022

"Safe in the arms of Jesus Safe on his gentle breast; There by his love o'er shaded Sweetly my soul shall rest."  Fanny Crosby Nancy Lynn Cresswell was called to her Heavenly home yesterday, Monday, July 11, 2022. She was a resident of Providence Assisted Living in Grenada, Mississippi. She was born May 13, 1948 in Grenada, Mississippi to E....

Jul 9, 2022

Mr. Roy Glen Dale, 67, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born August 5, 1954 in Grenada to Roy, Jr. and Frances Sykes Dale.  Glen was a hard worker and spent countless hours working on his farm.  In addition to farming, Glen also worked as truck driver for the United States Postal...

Jul 8, 2022

Ms. Candace Theresa Blaylock Shaw, 28, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Desoto in Southaven. Candace resided in Elliot, MS with her partner Roy 'Scooter" Cook. She was born in Grenada to Trina Fullilove and Johnny Mack Blaylock, Jr on November 5, 1993. She split her lifetime between Grenada, MS and Tulsa,...

Jul 5, 2022

Betty Jane Whitten Smith, 77, of Scobey, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born January 14, 1945 in Grenada to Malcolm and Gertrude Bratton Whitten. Betty worked for 39 years in the Grenada School District.  Betty loved the Lord and was an active member of Hardy Baptist Church where she...

Jul 2, 2022

Ms. Sue Ann Gatlin Jara, 58, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born February 2, 1964 in Cleveland to Earl Samuel and Elsie Maudell Roberson Gatlin.  Sue Ann worked as a property manager for a number of years and enjoyed making ceramics.  She was also very...

Jul 1, 2022

The world lost a beloved mother, Vonda Welch Clanton, on July 1, 2022. She was born to the late Charles and Faye Welch in Grenada, MS on July 31, 1933, and was a resident of Francois Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA.

Our Mother and Granny walked into the arms of her Savior Jesus...

Jun 29, 2022

Mr. Lamar Carl Clark, II, 58, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.  He was born February 8, 1964 in Greenwood to Lamar Carl and Sue Chapman Clark.  Lamar had spent most of his working life as a farmer and truck driver.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to...

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Charles Eugene Boyette, Jr., 70, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 25, 1952 in Starkville to Charles Eugene, Sr. and Ethel Edwards Boyette.  Charles was a graduate of Houston High School and earned his undergraduate and masters degrees from Mississippi State University.  Charles enjoyed a career spanning over 30...

Jun 26, 2022

Miss Jessie Alexandra Watson, 6-year-old daughter of Joe and Rebecca Hill Watson, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  She was born October 31, 2015 in Grenada.  Jessie had just completed Kindergarten at Grenada Lower Elementary School.  She enjoyed playing softball with her friends at Grenada Youth League and loved learning the art of dance at...

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Sonny Glynn McCullough, 83, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.  He was born September 3, 1938 in Charleston to William E. and Frances Irene Scott McCullough.  Sonny had worked for a number of years for Sears Roebuck and after moving to Coffeeville farmed and had his own yard service.  He honorably served our country in the...

Jun 17, 2022

Mr. William Reed Barfield, Sr., 82, of Grenada, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence.  He was born Friday, September 15, 1939 in Sarepta to Reed and Lou Edna Nichols Barfield.  Will spent most of his working life in construction as a pipefitter.  He honorably served our country in the US Navy and was a...

Jun 14, 2022

Mr. Horace Glen "Sidewinder" Melton, 60, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his residence.  He was born June 22, 1961 in Memphis to Freddie and Mary Lee Crocker Melton.  Glen was a truck driver for Fly Timber for many years traveling many miles hauling logs and developing friendships with many people where his travels took him. ...