Obituaries

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. BB Billingsley, Jr., 82, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born March 29, 1939 in Lafayette County to BB, Sr. and Eunice Mae Brown Billingsley.  Mr. Billinglsey earned both a Bachelors and Masters of Science Degree from Mississippi State University.  BB enjoyed a 29 year...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. William Eugene Rowsey, Sr., 80, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Billy leaves behind two daughters, Cathy Vaughn(Clay) of Coffeeville and Sheila Schmitz(Larry) of Water Valley; one son, Bill "Bill2" Rowsey, Jr., of Coffeeville; two step-grandchildren, Shay Schmitz and Eric Schmitz(Ja'Reba); two step-great-grandchildren, Kaden and Raegon Schmitz; two brothers,...

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Greta Zane Sullivan Ingram Brewer, 77, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Bruce Community Living Center.  She was born September 28, 1943 in Bruce to John D. and Eunice Anglin Sullivan.  Greta had spent most of her working life as a Supervisor at Kellwood in Coffeeville.  She was a devoted and faithful member of...

Jun 16, 2021

Mrs. Frankie Fowler Marter, 88, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 4, 1933 in Montgomery County to Roscoe Conklin and Thelma Butts Fowler.  She was a devoted and founding member of the Southside Church of Christ and retired after working over 35 years at Pennaco Hosiery.  Traveling and cooking for...

Jun 16, 2021

Miss Angela Renee Reeves, 51, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was born November 7, 1969 in Grenada to Wyomman, Sr. and Sarah Payne Reeves.  Angie spent most of her working life as a child caregiver and aspired to share the light of Christ with everyone she encountered.  Angie was a member of...

Jun 9, 2021

Linda Lane Smith, 72, of Grenada, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord on June 9, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronnie Lee Smith; her daughter, Jennie Smith Taylor (Craig) of Nesbit, MS; her daughter-in-law, Carrie Smith, of Grenada; her grandchildren, Hannah Lane Taylor, Hallie Marie Smith, Callie Brooke Smith, and...

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Ann Lane Miles, 86, of Grenada, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in McComb, MS.  She was born December 22, 1934 in Union Parish, LA to Minor B. and Norma Hicks Lane.  Ann earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Delta State University and enjoyed a long career as an educator in Grenada.  Following her time...

Jun 6, 2021

Mrs. Florence Ann Adams Milam, 86, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born September 27, 1934 in Grenada to John, Sr. and Grace Perkins Adams.  She was a devoted homemaker and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Emmanuel...

May 27, 2021

Sgt. First Class (Ret.) Larry James "Duck" Taylor, 71, of Cascilla, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born December 3, 1949 in Charleston to Robert Lee and Elizabeth Richardson Taylor.  He attended school in Cascilla and Charleston and upon graduation enlisted in the US Air Force and later the Mississippi Army National Guard. ...

May 25, 2021

Mrs. Beverly Jane Fryman Ford, 84, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born April 23, 1937 in Weiner, AR to Corey Martin and Louella Covington Fryman.  Beverly established herself as a Coffeeville icon having owned and operated B&B Bar-B-Q in Coffeeville for over 25 years.  When...

May 23, 2021

Master Deontae James Deshawn Young, 3 year old son of Derrion Deshawn Young and Lindsay Anne Hardin, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born November 28, 2017 in Grenada and made this world a brighter place from the very beginning.  DJ was "all boy" and enjoyed being outdoors playing in the mud, football and swimming. ...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Charles Victor "Chuck" Thomas, 84, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born April 2, 1937 in Vicksburg to Charles and Thelma Russum Thomas.  Chuck was a graduate of Mississippi State University and had honorably served our country in the US Navy.  Chuck enjoyed a long career...

May 21, 2021

Ms. Edna Vera Smith Sessums Corder, 90, of Grenada passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.  She was born May 13, 1931 in Tie Plant to John Oliver Smith, Sr. and Vera Frances Boland Smith.  Ms. Corder was a life-long resident of Mississippi except for a short six month period that she resided in Roseburg, Oregon.  She was a member...

May 21, 2021

How can one summarize someone as special as Sanders Marie Duke Etter in one paragraph? Sanders was so much more than a few words on a page. Sanders Etter (known to many as San, Sandi, Sam, and Aunt Sam), age 70 peacefully passed away from health complications on Friday May 21, 2021.

Sanders was a lover of...

May 18, 2021

Francis "Frank" Louis Accardy left his body and entered into the glorious presence of God on May 18, 2021. He was six days away from his 86 th birthday and 3 weeks away from his 58 th wedding anniversary.

Frank was born in Queens, New York on May 24, 1935 to Francis and Veronica "Grace" Accardi.  He...

May 11, 2021

Miss Greta Fay McCain, 84, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Grenada.  She was born July 10, 1936 in Vaiden to Moss and Zelma McCorkle McCain.  She spent many years working as a switchboard operator at Grenada Lake Medical Center.  She was a member of the Shongalo Presbyterian Church where she attended as a child.  Prior...

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Jimmie Louise Liddell Marshall, 79, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born July 23, 1941 in the Turkey Foot Fork Community to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Liddell.  Mrs. Marshall had worked at Pennaco Hosiery Mill early in her career and spent the latter part of...

May 11, 2021

Ms. Jennifer Renee Lamkin Dickson, age 47, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born February 21, 1974 to John D. and Mary Long Lamkin.  Jennifer had a servant's heart and loved her time she spent working as a nurse and teacher. Jennifer was a member of...

May 8, 2021

Mr. John Wayne Clark, 82, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born May 13, 1938 in Grenada to Ollie Lee and Christine Jones Clark.  Wayne retired after working for a number of years as the Superintendent of the Grenada Water Department.  He honorably served our country...

May 7, 2021

Mr. Fred Deward Prewitt, 78, of Grenada, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born February 12, 1943 in Choctaw County to Rufus Clarence and Opal Walker Prewitt.  Fred retired after working in Maintenance for many years at Hankins Lumber Company.  He was a member of the Van Dorn...