Obituaries

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. James Willis Steed, 64, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  He was born January 5, 1957 in Carmi, IL to Willis Pearlmon and Mary Frances Hutcheson Steed.  Jimmy honorably served our country in the Mississippi Army National Guard for over 30 years.  He was a devoted Christian and...

Feb 24, 2021

Mrs. Gladys Edwards, 96, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Grenada Living Center.  She was born Friday, February 20, 1925 in Louisville, MS to Everette and Myrtle Barfield Tanksley.  A master seamstress, Mrs. Edwards worked for a number of years at Pennaco Hosiery and Kellwood.  She loved spending time outdoors tending to her yard and flowers. ...

Feb 23, 2021

Mr. Elmer Owen Dabney, 86, of Hernando, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born Wednesday, January 2, 1935 in Lake City, TN to Otis and Marie Harris Dabney.  Mr. Dabney enjoyed a career spanning 25 years with Texas Gas Transmission as an Electrical Specialist.  Elmer honorably served our country in the United States Navy. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Mrs. Vida Gibson Corley of Grenada, MS, passed away on February 22, 2021, in Brandon, MS, at the age of 94.

Vida was born in Fords Well Community, Yalobusha County, MS, on July 21, 1926, to Earl Alvin and Lucille Gibson.  She was the eldest of seven children, and she worked very hard to make sure her...

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lee Martin Ratliff, 88, of Grenada, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones.  Mary was born September 19, 1932 to Oscar and Myrtle Barnes in the Calhoun County community of Sarepta.  Mary retired from Pennaco Hosiery after working there 40 years.  Mary was a member of Hardy Baptist Church.

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Feb 17, 2021

Mr. David Lynn Jackson, 61, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Bossier City, LA.  He was born Monday, November 2, 1959 in Oktibbeha County to Jerry David and Mildred Lynn Kuykendall Jackson.  David had enjoyed a long, successful 32 year-long career at Resolute Forest Products as an Electrical Projects and Process Control...

Feb 15, 2021

Frances Locke Vance of Houston, Texas, died peacefully on February 15, 2021.  Frances was born February 22, 1929 in Jefferson Community, Carroll County, Mississippi.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Julia Locke of Greenwood, MS, and brother, Charles W. "Bill" Locke, U.S. Air Force, retired.

Frances married R.J. Vance (deceased) in 1949.  They...

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. Ralph Jackson Byford, 75, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 11, 1945 in Coffeeville to Herman Billy and Martha Cordelia Brewer Byford.  Ralph honorably served our country in the United States Army and Mississippi Army National Guard.  He was a devoted member of the Water Valley VFW Post #4100...

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. ...