Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Jessie Ray Kendall, 88, of Cascilla, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 10, 1934 in Charleston to Lacy Lee and Lois Regina Smith.  Mrs. Kendall was the oldest living member of North Shady Grove Church of God where she devoted herself to the Lord and his...

Jan 17, 2023

Carolyn Fedric Laster, loving wife, mother and grandmother, community volunteer, and life-long Grenadian, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 76 following a long illness she faced with her typical strength, optimism and humor. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and deep love for her family, friends and hometown.

Carolyn was born February...

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Betty Smith, 86, of Cascilla, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her residence.  She was born November 26, 1936 in Marks to Winston Thomas and Dorothy Brooks Caffey.  Betty was a faithful member of Cascilla Baptist Church and had worked for many years as a Social Worker at Grenada Living Center.  Betty will long be remembered as...

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Katie Sue Patterson, 84, of Gore Springs, MS, passed away Sunday, January 15th at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS.  She was born June 3, 1938 in Grenada, MS to Peskie Martin and Thelma Marter Clanton.  Katie was a bus driver and teacher assistant at Eupora Schools for many years and enjoyed getting to work with...

Jan 14, 2023

Mr. Joseph Realmuto, Sr., 76, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Grenada.  He was born Friday, June 14, 1946 to Anna and Peter Realmuto in Brooklyn, New York.  Joe was raised in South Florida, served in law enforcement in Florida and Pennsylvania prior to moving to Mississippi where he worked for Satellite America and was in...

Jan 13, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann Jackson Simmons, 87, of Natchitoches, LA, formerly of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Claiborne at Adelaide Assisted Living in Starkville.  She was born December 22, 1935 in Grenada to John Crawford Jackson, Sr. and Nellar Mae Wilson Jackson.  Shirley worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Grenada School District for a number...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Freddie Guy Cohea, 83, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at All Saints House.  Freddie was born June 21, 1939 in Grenada to Monroe Guy and Doris McWhorter Cohea.  He was a retired security guard and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Ricky B. Harbin, 62, of Duck Hill, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was born July 16, 1960 in Grenada to Bryant and Sharon Hutchins Harbin.  Ricky was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed hunting and dirt bike racing with his son.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023...

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Patsy Roberts Revell, 94, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born September 25, 1928 in Grenada to Henry B. and Nellie Trevathan Roberts.  Mrs. Revell was married to Ted Revell for over 60 years and stood by his side throughout their years as owners of Tasty Freeze, family...

Jan 9, 2023

Marilyn Joan (Joann) Johnson 83 passed away January 9, 2023 peacefully at her residence at Providence Assisted Living in Grenada MS. Ms. Johnson resided in Memphis TN for 38 years before moving to Grenada MS. Ms. Johnson was born November 8, 1939 in Prospect Ohio. She worked as a medical and dental clerk for 40 years. She was an avid...

Jan 9, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ethel Hardwick Windham, 84, of Southaven, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, TN.  She was born March 12, 1938 in Big Creek to Garrit Van Buren and Mary Kathryn Koonce Hardwick.  Ethel was a wonderful homemaker and always strived to make her house a home.  She was a member...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. David Alfred Jeffery, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp, AL.  David was born November 25, 1948 in Scottsboro, AL to Rev. Robert Delorn and Parrie Lee Romans Jeffery.  David had served as a Church of God Pastor in several churches across the Mid-South.  He had also worked in construction...