Obituaries

Jan 17, 2026

Mrs. Thelma Jean Bailey Inman Winters, 84, of Grenada, passed away peacefully Saturday January 17th at UMMC in Jackson, MS.  Graveside services will be Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 10am at the Calvary Cemetery in Carroll County with Pastor John Staszefski officiating.  All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Thelma was the former cook at Providence...

Jan 16, 2026

Mrs. Amber Lynn Stone, 45, of Ackerman, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in Ackerman.  She was born July 11, 1980 in Memphis, TN to Wayne and Debra Higginbotham Smith.  Amber worked in medical billing and coding and enjoyed shopping in her spare time.

Memorial service plans will be announced at a later date.

Survivors...

Jan 16, 2026

Mrs. Rivers Virginia Kendall Franklin, 91, of Cascilla, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in Grenada, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1934, in Tallahatchie County to John Daniel Kendall and Vinnie Kendall.

A devoted homemaker and faithful pastor's wife, Mrs. Franklin had a deep love for people and a remarkable gift for...

Jan 11, 2026

Mr. Richard Earl Smith, 59, of Elliott, formerly of Cascilla, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born March 21, 1966 to Willard Earl Smith and Betty Grantham Smith of Cascilla.  He spent many years working at Heatcraft.  He loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors.  His greatest loves in this world were his...

Jan 9, 2026

Mr. Tom Henry Kendall, 86, of Cascilla, peacefully passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by family who loved him deeply. He was born August 17, 1939, in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to Asbury Kendall and Ethel Melton Kendall, and remained a proud country boy at heart throughout his life. A self-employed businessman, Henry was involved in many ventures that...

Jan 7, 2026

Mrs. Sylvia Ellen Penton, 92, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her daughter's residence. She was born July 24, 1933, in Ruleville to Moran Howell Adams and Maudie Lucille Fowler Adams.

Sylvia spent the majority of her working life as a deputy tax assessor/collector in the Yazoo County Tax Assessor's Office. While rearing her...

Jan 6, 2026

Mrs. Victoria Kay "Vicki" Vaughn, 71, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her residence.  She was born August 21, 1954 in Bethlehem, West Virginia.  Vicki had spent most of her working life in retail management and enjoyed fishing in her spare time.  A devoted Christian, Vicki held in her soul the cure to death – a...

Jan 5, 2026

Mrs. Bobbye Roberts Byrd, 86, of Grenada, passed away January 5, 2026 at her residence.  She was born June 12, 1939 in Belzoni to Eugene Roberts and Elma Jeffcoat Roberts.  Bobby graduated from Mississippi Delta Community College at Moorhead. She worked as a phone operator at the Vicksburg hospital for over 30 years. She will missed by all who...

Jan 3, 2026

Mrs. Edna Clydean McGregor Ard, 94, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026.  She was born March 9, 1931 in Thaxton to Elijah Anderson McGregor and Cornelia Pickens McGregor.  Clydean worked as a medical records clerk at Grenada Lake Medical Center for many years.  She was also a devoted homemaker and a model pastor's wife.  Through the years,...

Dec 31, 2025

Barbara Ann Woods Brunson, age 81, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1944, in Rosedale, Mississippi, to Tommie Alexander Woods and Willie Vivian Farmer Woods.

Barbara was the cherished wife of William H. Brunson, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Their life together was marked by love, dedication,...

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Frank Quincy Milam, 64, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 4, 1961, in Grenada to Curtis E. Milam and Florence Adams Milam.

Frank worked as a machine operator at Heatcraft for over 26 years and later spent 15 years of his career with Waste Management. A man...

Dec 29, 2025

Mr. Michael Albert "Mickey" Leflore, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1956, in Grenada to Charles Leflore and Sarah Smith Leflore.

Mickey dedicated many years of his working life as a machinist at Heatcraft in Grenada, where he was employed for over 27 years, before later...

Dec 29, 2025

George David Hightower III went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, at the age of 92.  George was born in New Albany, MS on December 9, 1933.  He was the son of George David Hightower, Jr. and Louise Barbee Hightower.  A year after his birth, the family moved to Webb, MS, where he spent his childhood.  ...

Dec 27, 2025

Nancy Kimes McCurdy, of Carroll County, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Nancy was born on February 25, 1945, to Thomas Edwin "T.E." and Mary Wachter Kimes. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Robert Andrew McCurdy, out on Money Road. They were married soon after and enjoyed a long and loving marriage...

Dec 27, 2025

Ms. Carol Jewel Walker Wireman, 83, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Health Center.  She was born May 21, 1942 in Arkansas to Lewis and Ruby Haley Walker.  Carol spent most of her working life in the hair industry as a toupee maker and enjoyed gardening in her spare time.  Carol was a...

Dec 22, 2025

Ms. Diane H. Jordan, 75, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN.  She was born in Grenada, MS on February 13, 1950 to U.G. Gatlin and Willie Minga Gatlin.

Diane was a member of the Pentecostals of Grenada where she enjoyed serving and worshipping her Lord.  She was also passionate...

Dec 20, 2025

Sidney Cole Costilow, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, at UMMC in Grenada, Mississippi. He was born on August 10, 1961, in the Grenada community to Sidney Costilow, Sr. and Faye Harper Costilow.

Sidney was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Grenada and had a deep love for the Lord. He was...

Dec 18, 2025

Mr. Keith Wayne Whipple, Sr., 81, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on January 29, 1944 in Lansing, MI to Earl Whipple and Ruby Lindaur Whipple.

Keith proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He spent his career in sales in the food industry.  While employed for Sysco, he received...

Dec 18, 2025

Charles Elbert Martin passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 18, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with his family by his side. He was born January 6, 1932, to Sue Hellon Martin and Clifton A Martin in Holcomb, the community he would call home for almost 94 years.

Charles was a member of Sparta Methodist Church. He grew...

Dec 15, 2025

Miss Sherry Lynn Rogers, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 30, 1956, in Grenada to Jimmy and Alene Reynolds Rogers.

Miss Rogers was a graduate of Grenada High School and went on to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi State University. She devoted 30...