Obituaries

Nov 25, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Bias, 60, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Grenada.  She was born April 12, 1962 in Hagerstown, MD.  She had worked for a number of years at Wal-Mart and also independently as a cake decorator, a skill she honed and perfected.  Mrs. Bias attended First Assembly of God in Water Valley and had...

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Darcy Norine Scott Atwell, 81, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her residence.  She was born May 5, 1941 in Memphis, TN to Oliver and Lois Whitehead Scott.  Darcy retired after a long career with AAA Cooper Transportation and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  Darcy enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with her...

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Collins Saucier, 95, of Coffeeville, passed away peacefully in the Coffeeville home where she was born on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Sarah was born January 25, 1927 to Frank Erwin and Ellen Loch Collins.  Sarah earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in Vocal Music and also played Trombone in the Pride of the...

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Bradford Scott McCormick, 45, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 23, 1977 in Kilmichael to Charles and Rebecca Harrison McCormick.  Scott previously worked at True Value in Grenada and also for Pure Air.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Nov 16, 2022

Charles Wayne Langham, Sr., 75, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his residence.  He was born July 11, 1947 in Grenada to James Murray and Ruby Aileen Trusty Langham.  Mr. Langham spent his career as a Certified Auto Mechanic.  He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

Memorial service plans are private.

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Nov 16, 2022

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith Williamson, 100, of Southaven, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her residence.  She was born October 8, 1922 in Calhoun County to John Jeff and Vera Aleath Chandler Smith.  She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed quilting, gardening and tending to her house plants.  Mrs. Williamson delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and...

Nov 14, 2022

Mr. George William "Jimmie" Melton, 73, of Grenada, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 14, 1949 in Tallahatchie County, MS to James William, Sr. and Christine Williams Melton.  An avid outdoorsman, Jimmie enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

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Nov 14, 2022

Mr. Herbert D. "Tagline" Mooney, 67, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 in Grenada.  He was born January 5, 1955 in Meridian.  Mr. Mooney had worked in construction and was a crane operator all of his life.  Fishing and enjoying time outdoors were among his many hobbies.  He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and cheering on the Alabama...

Nov 13, 2022

Ms. Sharon Felker Jackson, 62, of Tupelo, a Grenada native, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born November 16, 1959 in Jena, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul Guy and Marianne Felker. Sharon had spent most of her working life in banking. In her spare time, she enjoyed crochet, artwork, reading,...

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Curtis John Van Luven, 62, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  He was born January 19, 1960 in Pontiac, MI.  Prior to retirement Curtis was employed by the City of Pontiac, Michigan in the Public Works Department and also worked independently as a Plumber.  He enjoyed playing on his...

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. James Wesley Grammer, 75, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 11, 1947 in Cascilla.  Wesley had spent most of his working life as an auto mechanic.  He honorably served our country in the US Army and was a member of Linn Baptist Church.  Wesley was very skilled in woodworking...

Nov 7, 2022

A graveside service will be held for Sybil English Pegg at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada, MS.

Mrs. Pegg, 81, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at The Orchard (Rose Garden) in Ridgeland.  She was born September 2, 1941 in West, MS to Mary Lou Ellis English and Barrett English.

Nov 7, 2022

Ms. Belinda Kaye Long, 60, of Grenada, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at her residence.  She was born September 16, 1962 in Greenwood.  Belinda had worked as an office manager at Buddy Jones Ford in Greenwood as well as Kirk Auto Company in Grenada.  She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Richard Raymond Deussen, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at his son's residence.  He was born June 9, 1953 in Detroit, MI to John and Alice White Deussen.  Rick owned and operated his own carpet cleaning business for a number of years.  He was blessed to have had a life-changing experience with Jesus Christ and...

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.