Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. Vicky Vance DuVall, 71, of Olive Branch, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1949 in Grenada to Gilbert Powell, Sr. and Ruby Harbin Vance.  Vicky worked as a medical billing clerk for Townes, Townes and Hunt for many years.  She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church in...

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Bobby Dean Carpenter, 72, of Grenada, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his son's residence.  He was born September 21, 1948 in Grenada to Abner Lee (Shorty) and Lura Foster Carpenter.  He worked in the case out department at Modine Commercial Coil in Grenada for over 52 years.  Bobby was...

Jan 14, 2021

Ms. Kathleen "Kathy" McMahan Griffin, 87, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Grenada Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born October 18, 1933 in Gore Springs to Perry and Irma Harrison McMahan.  Kathy had retired after working for many years at Pennaco Hosiery and was an avid and skilled bridge player.

A graveside service...

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. James Ervin "Butch" Jones, 73, of Rosebloom, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was born December 14, 1947 in Charleston to Ernest Ervin and Lillian Mae Ellett Jones.  Butch was a retired truck driver and a member of Bethel Holiness Church.  Butch enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers and woodworking.  While we mourn his...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Benny Aaron Hicks, 73, of Grenada, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Desoto in Southaven.  He was born November 10, 1947 in Crowder to Virgil Leon and Etta Virginia Edwards Hicks.  Benny had enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years in the Engineering Department at Luvata in Grenada.  He was a member of...

Jan 10, 2021

Mr. Marvin R. Cutler, 83, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.  He was born in Grenada, MS on February 18, 1937.  Marvin loved growing up in Grenada and the fun times he shared with all his Finney aunts, cousins and friends.  He graduated from John Rundle High...

Jan 10, 2021

Mr. John Lee Newman, 74, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 8, 1946 in Tallahatchie County to Raymond Preston, Sr. and Gloria Crosswait Newman.  Mr. Newman was a route salesman for Lance for many years.  He made many friends and contacts in his travels across North Mississippi and the Delta. ...

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Spencer M. Mullen, Jr., 73, of Marion, AR, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born June 29, 1947 in Grenada to S.M. and Yvonne Mullen. Spencer had a long, successful 50 year career with Rees-Memphis, Inc. retiring as Purchasing Agent. He had also honorably served in the National Guard....

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. Ernest Ray Willis, 75, of Oakland, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born September 17, 1945 in Las Cruces, NM to Otto and Della Mae Walker Willis.  Ernest had spent many years working in the oil fields as a tool pusher.  Following his time on the oil field, he owned and operated his...

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Doris Elaine McDaniel West, 60, of Oakland, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born February 20, 1960 in Lexington.  Doris will be remembered as a devoted homemaker and a loving wife and mother.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 9,...

Jan 5, 2021

Mrs. Lisa Gayle Geeslin Cross, 63, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her residence.  She was born February 22, 1957 in Grenada.  Lisa was a graduate of Kirk Academy and attended the University of Mississippi on a music scholarship.  Lisa was a devoted homemaker and an active member of Tillatoba Baptist Church.  She was involved in...

Jan 5, 2021

The Honorable Judge Jimmy Charles Tallant, 78, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born August 1, 1942 in Lambert.  Jimmy spent the first part of his working life as a merchant where he owned and operated The General Store in Grenada.  While Judge Tallant possessed excellent business...

Jan 3, 2021

Mrs. Angela Louise Thomas, 40, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born June 26, 1980 in Grenada.  Angela had worked as a cashier and attended Way of Life Ministries.  She loving and devoted mother and had a unique ability to keep those around her laughing.

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Linda Faye Bennett, 83, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born September 1, 1937 in Montgomery County to Hugh Milton and Claudie Lee Rogers Seymoure.  Mrs. Bennett worked for many years as an LPN at Grenada Health and Rehab.  Prior to being a nurse, she...

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Quay Orene Thomas Morris, 66, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth.  She was born September 5, 1954 to Roy McDuffy and Macie Ophelia Burke Thomas.  Quay enjoyed many years of enriching the lives of children in her day care "Ms. Quay's Day Care" in New Albany.  A devoted...

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Delores "Dee" Marter Cardwell, 95, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 8, 2020 at the Alva Parker Cemetery East of Duck Hill with Dr. Joey Faulk officiating.

Delores attended the Southside Church of Christ in Grenada.  Prior to returning to Grenada from Bristol,...

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. Larry Doyle Vance, 74, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born March 18, 1946 in Carroll County to Doyle Cleveland and Eva Dale Owens Vance.  Larry was a graduate of John Rundle High School and attended Mississippi State University where he played on the football team.  Larry always possessed an entrepreneurial...

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Susie Ann Johnson Chandler, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 11, 1943 in Vardaman to Rubye Neil and Ludi Alexander Johnson.  Susie had worked for several years at Kellwood and then managed the Children's Clothing Department at the Grenada WalMart until her retirement.  She was a member of...

Dec 31, 2020

Mr. James Gary Walker, 65, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1955 in Grenada to Willard and Winnie Pauline Collins Walker.  Gary had spent most of his working life as a truck driver and was a member of Hillside Baptist Church.  He was an avid crappie fisherman.

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Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Robert Ernest "Tiger" Ralston, 45, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  He was born November 20, 1975 in Greenwood to Larry and Jo Ralston.  Tiger was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed using his talents in building things and making things look better.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Hebron...