Obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Mr. Robert Edwin "Bob" Johnson, 77, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his residence.  He was born December 11, 1947 in Lambert to Robert Edwin Johnson, Sr. and Gene Johnson.  Bob honorably served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of Sergeant.  He was awarded the National...

Nov 3, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Beth "Sadie" Moore Martin, 87, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

She was born October 6, 1938, in Big Creek to Troy Green Moore and Mattie Trusty Moore. Sadie was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was making her house a true home. A faithful wife,...

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Jack McKenzie "Hambone" Richardson, 93, of Gore Springs, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 12, 1932 in Grenada County to Lee and June Waugh Richardson.  Jack worked in the restaurant business for many years and honorably served our country in the US Army.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church....

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Donald Ray Price, 86, of Grenada, and longtime resident of Williston, TN, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Grenada.

Born September 16, 1939, in Thomastown, MS, to Robert Lee Price and Alice Lorraine Ellis Price, Don devoted his life to education and enriching the lives of others. He earned both his undergraduate and Master's degrees...

Nov 1, 2025

Mr. David Heath, of Elliott, MS, went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 1, 2025. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

David is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Anne (Ward) Heath, his son Jamie Heath, daughter-in-law Maggie (Rowland) Heath and beloved grandchildren Charlie and Anna Grace Heath,...

Nov 1, 2025

Mrs. Gladys Virginia Robison Coker, 72, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1953 in Shaw to Clinton Ledell Robison and Georgia Parthina Hodges Robison.  Ginnie spent most of her working life as a nurse's aide and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Ginnie was a skilled seamstress and...

Oct 27, 2025

Ms. Tammy Renee Reese Timbs, 47, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born February 25, 1978 in Grenada to Thomas and Virginia Rogers Reese.  Tammy worked at Better Signs in Grenada for years and later ventured out and opened JNT Designs where she used her creative...

Oct 27, 2025

A.C. Franklin, 88, of Denniston, KY passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born November 1, 1936 in Cascilla, MS to the late Eula Mayford Franklin and Mary Blanchard Franklin.  He was a retired Truck Driver for Allen Canning Company and honorably served our country in the US Air Force....

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. James Carl "Jimmy" Shelton, Jr., 57, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at his residence.  He was born June 24, 1968 in Pascagoula to James Carl Shelton, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth Nelson Shelton.  Jimmy was a 1987 graduate of J.Z. George High School and earned an Associates Degree from Holmes Community College in Maintenance Technology as...

Oct 27, 2025

William "Buddy" Crawford Herring, age 78 of West Plains, Missouri, went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.  Buddy was born on March 3, 1947, to James V. Herring and Monette Sartin Herring, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Herring; other...

Oct 24, 2025

Mr. Ernie Gary Skelton, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born December 23, 1947, in Carroll County to Clifford Carl Skelton and Ruby Lee Huffman Skelton.

Ernie was a Christian and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather ("Papa"). He worked as a truck driver for...

Oct 21, 2025

RET Capt. William Byrd "Bill" James, 83, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October, 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 19, 1942 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late RET Maj. Byrd Lafayette James & Alvildia Conyers James. Bill was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Oct 18, 2025

Mr. William Emmit Tharpe, Jr., 90, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley.  He was born March 1, 1935 in Yalobusha County to William E. Tharpe, Sr. and Phenie Melissa Schmitz Tharpe.  Will honorably served our country in the US Military and worked for a number of years at...

Oct 14, 2025

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Long Lamkin, 84, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her son's residence. She was born July 5, 1941, in Calhoun County to Rev. Woodrow Wilson Long and Pansy Ramsey Long.

A devoted homemaker, Mary truly embodied the Proverbs 31 woman—always seeking ways to enrich the lives of those around her. She...

Oct 13, 2025

Mrs. Rita Ann Milam Williamson, 71, of Hephzibah, GA, formerly of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 17, 1954 in Virginia to Curtis E. and Florence Adams Milam.  Rita worked for a number of years in the hospitality industry and enjoyed reading, painting, sewing and knitting in her spare time.

Oct 10, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Alice Jean McGee Heath, 91, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born May 4, 1934 in Tallahatchie County to Amos McGee and Lizzie Melton McGee.  Mrs. Heath retired as an operator with South Central Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.  She was a member of Emmanuel...

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Emmitt Merrell Brown, 81, of Coffeeville, peacefully passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born April 1, 1944 in Calhoun County to Ottis Merrell and Dollie Molene Anglin Brown.  Emmitt retired as a maintenance supervisor at Heatcraft in Grenada.  An active member of Calvary Baptist Church near Coffeeville, he served...

Oct 9, 2025

Ms. Mary Gail Scallions Busby, 76, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.  She was born December 5, 1948 in Grenada to Freelon and Fannie Kendall Scallions.  Mary was a former manager of the Fred's Dollar Store in Grenada and a member of Zion...

Oct 8, 2025

Gloria Gilbreth

January 16, 1941 – October 8, 2025

Gloria Gilbreth, born January 16, 1941, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Known for her warmth, wit, and spirited personality, Gloria brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Her quick humor, grace, and endearing charm made her a beloved...

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Erma Mae Lear Connelly, 92, a long-time resident of Greenville, MS, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at her residence in Finger, TN.

Born in Indianola, MS, she lived most of her life in Greenville, MS, Mrs. Connelly worked at the 5 & Dime, when she met her future husband, Officer Walter Connelly with the Greenville...