Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. William Owen Roberts "Bill" Hannan, III, 68, of Grenada, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his residence.  He was born August 14, 194 in Grenada to William Owen, Jr. and Lillian York Hannan.  Bill retired after working as a truck driver at Harrell's Metal Works.  He had also previously worked in distribution with his family at Bill...

Sep 14, 2022

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Mullen Lancaster, 66, of Duck Hill, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born March 31, 1956 in Long Beach, CA to Williard and Willie Charlene Norris Mullen.  Kathy spent most of her working life in California and worked for the United States Government in the...

Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Deborah Carol Coopwood Alexander, 66, of Olive Branch, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  She was born September 11, 1956 in Memphis to Cecil and Elizabeth Nichols Coopwood.  Deborah had worked for a number of years at FedEx and was a member of the Assembly of God.  She enjoyed fishing and aerobics in her spare time.  She will...

Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Judy Aldridge Moore, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born May 29, 1946 in Grenada.  Judy spent most of her working life in the insurance business and was an accomplished musician.  Mrs. Moore had served as pianist or organist at Elliott Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada as well...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Donald Franklin "Donnie" Bell, Sr., 73, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  He was born April 13, 1949 in Sledge to Lawrence and Mary Annie Norris Bell.  Donnie spent most of his life as a truck driver and honorably served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Sep 10, 2022

Patrice Camille Marascalco Adcock, 69, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born January 27, 1953 in Clarksdale to Carmelo Joseph "Bone" and Robbie Frances Carpenter Marascalco.  Patrice was an active parishioner of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford and was also, in previous years,...

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Bailey Upchurch, 64, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence.  She was born June 18, 1958 in Grenada to William Rufus and Clyde Eubanks Bailey.  Ann found her calling many years ago as a child care provider and had worked for many years at Ms. Mary's Little Learners in Grenada.  She was...

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Mary Anna Martinez Chapman, 84, of Holcomb, who was a long-time resident of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence.  She was born June 7, 1938 in New York to Gonzales and Gertrude Krabel Martinez.  Mrs. Chapman enjoyed a long career as an educator in Texas teaching to the age of 71.  She...

Sep 5, 2022

Gladys Colston Lancaster, better known as "That Mama," of Duck Hill, was welcomed to her eternal heavenly home on Monday, September 5, 2022, at UMMC-Grenada, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 94 years old and born on November 30, 1927, in Holly Springs, MS, to the late Walker and Lucille Henderson Colston. That Mama graduated from Binford High...

Sep 5, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Laster Raper, 84, of Duck Hill, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born September 23, 1937 in Winona to Homer L. and Ruth Shaw Laster.  Dorothy was extremely loyal and possessed an extremely strong work ethic.  She spent over 50 years working in the business office of the local Chevrolet dealer and...

Sep 3, 2022

Mrs. Esther Fay Orrell Jackson, 83, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.  She was born May 30, 1939 in Charleston to Robert and Hazel Cunningham Orrell.  Esther Fay enjoyed a career spanning over 40 years working in the administrative office of the Grenada School District.  She was a devoted and faithful member of the Holcomb Methodist Church. ...

Sep 3, 2022

Mr. James Ray "J.R." Lee, Sr., 79, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his daughter's residence in Philipp.  He was born August 11, 1943 in Mashulaville to Robert Fulton and Ira Ray Lee.  J.R. had worked for a number of years at Randall-Textron and Rockwell in Grenada.  Later in life, he worked as a truck driver...

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. David Gayle Habig, 65, of Grenada, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home following a tough battle with colon cancer with his family by his side.  David was born June 22, 1957 in Greenwood and honorably served our country in the US Army from 1974 to 1977.  Following his stint...

Aug 31, 2022

Mr. Morris Junior Busby, 71, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his residence.  He was born September 16, 1950 in Bruce.  Morris retired after working over 20 years as a fin press operator at Heatcraft in Grenada.  He had also previously worked for a number of years at Randall-Textron.  An avid outdoorsman, Morris enjoyed hunting and...

Aug 30, 2022

Mrs. Eva Collins Scheafer, 83, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her residence.  She was born December 3, 1938 in Winona to Calvin Lee and Mary Corinne Johnston Collins.  Mrs. Scheafer retired after 36 years of service at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada.  A fabulous cook, she loved to share her Christmas candies and other delicacies with...

Aug 29, 2022

Claudine Lott Beck, 91, of Grenada, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 29, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 4, 1931 in Carroll County to the late Clarence Lott and Annie Bell Nail Moore.  Claudine was employed at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada for 35 plus years before her retirement.  She was a member...

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. Melvin Leo Ross, 75, of Rosebloom, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford.  He was born August 24, 1947 in Rosebloom to J.D. and Sarah Tilghman Ross.  Melvin was a retired facility manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and also owned and operated Ross Construction following his retirement from...

Aug 27, 2022

Harvey B. Caldwell III, of Carrollton, MS, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 78.

Harvey was born on August 28, 1943, in Jackson, TN, to Harvey and Mary Lou Caldwell. After graduating high school in Vaiden, MS, he proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his...

Aug 25, 2022

Mrs. Peggie Sue Hendon Andrews, 77, of Grenada was called home to be with her Lord on August 25, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  She was born October 2, 1944 to Walter Fredrick "Fred" Hendon and Lillie Marie Clanton Hendon in Moorhead, MS.  Peggie, affectionately known as "Peppie", was a long-time member (40 years) of Calvary...

Aug 23, 2022

Mr. Morris Ray Atkins, 77, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada after a lengthy illness.  He was born January 12, 1945 in Columbus to Walter Lee and Delsie Ipock Atkins.  Ray was a US Navy veteran and honorably served our country for two tours to Vietnam aboard the...