Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs. Jean Carver Nations, 88, a resident of Providence Assisted Living in Grenada, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada.  She was born December 6, 1931 in Holcomb to Dewey Lee and Arianna Montgomery Clanton.  Mrs. Nations attended Sparta United Methodist Church and Hillside Baptist Church where she sang with the...

Apr 19, 2020

The Rev. Jack Stigler Smith, Jr., 84, of Grenada passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2020 at UMMC-Jackson with family at his side. Rev. Smith was born in Ruleville, MS on June 18, 1935, to Jack Stigler Smith, Sr. and Helen Gorton Smith. At the age of 2, his family moved to Marks, MS. He was a graduate of...

Apr 18, 2020

Mr. James Anthony "Tony" Arnold, 77, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2020 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  He was born June 8, 1942 in Calhoun County to James Everett and Virginia Ruth Brown Arnold.  Tony retired as a Foreman after 44 years of service at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada.  He also honorably served our country retiring...

Apr 18, 2020

Mr. Stephen Wayne "Steve" Ward, 50, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born October 10, 1969 in Grenada to James and Nellie Kerr Ward.  Steve had spent most of his working life as a carpenter and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  He was a...

Apr 15, 2020

Mr. Timothy Alan Woods, 50, of Duck Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 9, 1969 in Grenada to Thomas A. "Pete" and Lillie Dale Patton Woods.  Tim had worked for over 28 years as a Design Engineer at Heatcraft in Grenada.  Tim had earned a First Degree Black Belt and was...

Apr 13, 2020

Tony Portera, 77, slipped peacefully from his home into eternity to join his Beloved Jesus Forever on Monday, April 13, 2020

He was born and raised in Grenada Ms, lived in Memphis, Tn while working at First TN Bank, however spent the past 30 years in Brandon,...

Apr 11, 2020

Mr. Durrett "Deeby" Barnes Sayle Peeples, 76, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford.

Deeby was a lifelong resident of Coffeeville and is survived by his daughter, Penelope "Penny" Peeples of Memphis, brothers, Ralph Lawrence Peeples(Martha Ann) of Brookhaven and Bradley Stuart Peeples of Coffeeville and many nieces and nephews....

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. Jerry Wayne Worsham, 68, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence.  He was born June 18, 1951 in Charleston to James Carey and Myrtis Evelyn Wilson Worsham.  He was a retired farmer and truck driver having driven for Cooper Freight, Averitt and AAA Cooper for many years.  Jerry honorably served in the Mississippi National...

Apr 5, 2020

Dr. Charles Thomas Haley, 70, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Panola Medical Center in Batesville.  He was born January 19, 1950 in Clarksdale to Edgar Otis and Mary Elizabeth Gho Haley.  He was a graduate of Clarksdale High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Delta State University.  Chuck honorably served our country in...

Apr 3, 2020

Mrs. Marcia Brittain Neill Pryor, 67, of Kilmichael, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her residence.  She was born January 5, 1953 in Leland to Robert and Janice Colquitt Neill.  Marcia had worked as a Project Manager in the Hotel Services industry as well as in the Tax Service business.

A private service will be held...

Apr 2, 2020

Mr. Walter Ray Epperson, 89, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Providence Assisted Living.  He was born May 9, 1930 in North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Epperson.  Ray honorably served our country in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  He was a member of First Baptist Church –...

Apr 1, 2020

Mrs. Helen V. Clanton, 83, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her residence.  She was born January 29, 1937 in Philadelphia, MS to James Washington and India Anna Hamilton Worrell.  Mrs. Clanton retired after working over 30 years at Pennaco Hosiery.  She was a wonderful cook and prepared many delicious meals through the years for her...

Apr 1, 2020

After serving as a Pastor in Mississippi Southern Baptist Churches for over 56 years, The Rev. Bernette Fielder, 84, of Gore Springs heard the words "Well done, good and faithful servant", as he transitioned to Heaven from his home with his family by his side on the morning of Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Bernette was born September 7, 1935...

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. Bobby G. Carpenter, 79, of Gore Springs, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson.  He was born August 24, 1940 in Gore Springs to Robert Francis and Jenner Rose Taylor Carpenter.  He had worked for many years in construction and as a truck driver.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and...

Mar 29, 2020

Mr. Randy Joe Sutton, 60, of Courtland, a long-time resident of Grenada, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 11, 1959 in Memphis, TN.  Randy had worked in management at Wal-Mart in Grenada for over 21 years prior to his retirement due to declining health.  An avid outdoorsman, Randy loved to hunt and...

Mar 26, 2020

Ms. Candace Carver Richardson, 67, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence.  She was born January 31, 1953 in Grenada to Homer Vernon and Helene Chapuis Carver.  She had worked for over 36 years as a Nurse and was a member of Christ Community Church.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00...

Mar 23, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Kay Fitzgerald, 57, of Grenada, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 23, 1962 in Grenada to John Oliver and Irene Laura Hawk Smith.  She had worked for many years as an Emergency Medical Technician and was a devoted mother and grandmother.  She will also be remembered for her love for...

Mar 21, 2020

Roger Harold Appelhans, age 64, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 21, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family and friends at his home on Sparta Road.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Sparta Cemetery in Holcomb with the Rev. Bob Cannizzaro officiating.

Roger was...

Mar 20, 2020

Mrs. Patty Gail Potts, 67, of Grenada, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born October 6, 1952 in Batesville to L.B. and Willie Lee Coleman Green.  She was a devoted homemaker and a member of Christ Community Church.  She always enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Bravo Channel and...

Mar 16, 2020

Trestin Montana Villasenor, 14, of Grenada, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  He was born January 4, 2006 in Greenwood and was an active 7 th grader at Kirk Academy.  Montana enjoyed playing video games, watching wrestling, football and baseball.  Montana will be remembered for his kind, gentle spirit and could always...