Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Barbara Bratton Proctor 68, was born August 26th , 1952 to Mary Catherine Tillman Bratton and Eugene Bratton in Grenada County. She passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 14th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Donnie Eugene Bratton and cousin/brother Kenny W. Newman.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 12, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Hill Moss, 90, of Cascilla, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was born December 16, 1930 in Cascilla to John Daniel and Vinnie Kendall.  She was a retired inspector for Kellwood Company and a devoted member of the Bethel Holiness Church.  She loved attending church and worshiping the Lord.  Aside from her relationship...

Feb 9, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Ingold Leggett, 91, of Grenada, MS passed away February 9, 2021 at her son's home in Niceville, FL. She was born January 18, 1930 in Belzoni, MS. For the past 52 years, Peggy was a resident of Grenada, MS, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Grenada. A private family service at McKibben and Guinn...

Feb 9, 2021

Miss Carol Ann Hyde, 66, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  She was born September 23, 1954 in Greenwood to Dr. William Thomas and Lola Mae Patridge Hyde.  Carol Ann was a graduate of the University of Mississippi and had a long, successful career spanning over 35 years as a...

Feb 6, 2021

Jo Ann Johnson Scruggs, 85, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born April 23, 1935 in Batesville to William and Robbie LaMaster Johnson.  She worked for many years as a cashier at B's Grocery in Gore Springs and was a much loved fixture in the...

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. James Edward "Jimmy " Williams, 63, of Teoc, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1957 in Shaw to James Allen and Gloria Jean Parrish Williams.  Jimmy had worked for a number of years as a mechanic at Delta State University in Cleveland.  An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Feb 3, 2021

Mr. Joel Davis Branscome, Jr., 69, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1951 to J.D. and Betty Bowen Branscome.  Joel attended Mississippi State University and was a retired cattleman.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church – Grenada.

A graveside service will be held at...

Feb 2, 2021

Ms. Melinda Chevalier Messina, 66, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 27, 1954 in Prentiss to Fredrick Odessa and Edith Jane Land Chevalier.  Melinda had worked for a number of years as an Interior Decorator and Florist.  She also enjoyed working at Grace Health and Rehab as a CNA.  She...

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Robert Earl Ratliff, Sr., 71, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven.  He was born May 17, 1949 in Grenada to Robert Edward and Florence Little Ratliff.  Robert Earl was the owner of Ratliff Water Well Service in Holcomb.  He honorably served our country in the Mississippi National Guard...

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Susan Butler Kilgore, 63, of Gore Springs, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis.  She was born June 8, 1957 in Webster County to Elliott Cleo and Bessie Wilda Spruill Butler.  Debbie taught school in the Grenada School District for 33 years, retiring in 2004.  As a teacher, she touched the lives...

Jan 30, 2021

Ms. Casandra Ann Kennedy, 53, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born May 23, 1967 in Jackson to Burnice Alton Kennedy and Peggy Ann Owens Melton.  Casandra worked at Hitt Bonding Company in Grenada and also had an auto detailing business.  She attended the Grenada Church...

Jan 29, 2021

Mrs. Katherine Burrell Riley, 69, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born January 16, 1952 in Sallis to Jimmy and Shirley Abels Bull.  A loving mother and grandmother, she was a devoted homemaker always striving to make her home a warm and inviting atmosphere.  She loved the Lord and reading His word. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Ms. Jenny Vold Woods, 45, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 28, 1975 in Grenada to Charles and Dixie Rose Fisher Vold.  She had worked for a number of years as a CNA.  A talented artist, she enjoyed painting, pottery and cross-stitching.

A Memorial Service will be held...

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Ann Crawford, 85, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Grenada Living Center.  She was born January 30, 1935 in Webster County.  She retired after working many years as the Office Manager at Commercial Credit.  Ruth Ann was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church – Grenada where she served in the nursery for...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Maxine Dallas, 73, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, one day shy of her 74 th birthday, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born January 25, 1947 in Jackson.  Maxine was a devoted homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her family and playing board...

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Opal Louise Dunn Bell, 87, of Tillatoba, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 24, 1933 in Leachville, AR to Thomas Arthur and Fanny Carter Dunn.  Opal attended Tillatoba Baptist Church.  She had spent a number of years farming with her husband, Ray.  Later in life she worked at KFC in Greenville...

Jan 22, 2021

Benford McGarrity, Jr. passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS on January 22, 2021 due to complications from a head injury. He was born in Tallahatchie County on October 15, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benford "Pete" McGarrity and Floy Kerr McGarrity, and a sister, JoAnn Williams. He is survived by...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Pyron Blount, 78, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  She was born April 16, 1942 in Charleston to Riley and Eddie Lucille Peters Pyron.  Shirley had worked for a number of years at Pennaco Hosiery and Care Inn.  She was a Baptist.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Wells, 91, of Germantown, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis.  She was born July 18, 1929 in Grenada.  Patricia was a loving, kind woman who lived her life in service to others.  A self-proclaimed animal advocate, she spent countless hours working to aid injured and abandoned animals.  She was a Methodist....

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Lillian Ruth Lindley, 74, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 11, 1946 in Tallahatchie County to Charlie Asberry and Ethel Melton Kendall.  Ruth worked for several years at Pennaco Hosiery and also had her own house cleaning business.  She was a member of the Turkey Foot Fork Church of...