Obituaries

Dec 21, 2019

Mrs. Jean Switzer Fondren, 89, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her residence.

A memorial service will be announced in the Spring of 2020.

Dec 18, 2019

Ms. Kay French Rodick, 83, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born January 19, 1936 in the Airmount Community of Yalobusha County to Roy Leander and Freda Flake Coker French. Kay enjoyed a successful career with Shell Oil Company and Shell Offshore as a legal secretary....

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. Jim Franklin Durham, 74, of Florence, formerly of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1945 in Holcomb to Edgar and Dovie Yarbrough Durham. Jim had worked for many years as a truck driver, farmer and eventually worked as a contractor. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church at...

Dec 10, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Ann Perry Pyle, 82, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 13, 1937 in Grenada to Simon Teal and Nannie Viola Costilow Perry. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Grenada. Shirley retired from AT&T after 37 years of service as Director of Operator Services.

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Dec 9, 2019

Mr. Bobby Gene Welch, 74, passed away December 9, 2019 at his home in Leflore, MS surrounded by family. He was born November 10, 1945 to Oscar William and Flora Rebecca Evans Welch. He was a devoted husband, dad, papa and friend. He was a faithful member of New Shilo Baptist Church in Blackhawk, MS. He also served as...

Dec 9, 2019

On December 9, 2019, our Daddy, Alonzo Lamar Horne, Jr., died peacefully at his home. Lonzo was born to Alonzo and Sarah Gussie Payne Horne in Lexington on September 22, 1947. He was a retired general contractor and a Deacon at Friendship Baptist Church.  He was also a ten year cancer survivor.

Funeral services will be held...

Dec 3, 2019

Carla J. Sinquefield Duke, age 58, went home to see her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1961 in McComb, MS.  during hurricane Carla and was thus named.  Her late parents, Richard and Carolyn Sinquefield, had figured she would be a boy so were very surprised. She was the...

Nov 30, 2019

Mrs. Linda Rose Nichols Jackson, 64, of Oakland, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1954 in Charleston to Travis and Elizabeth Haynes Nichols. Linda was a graduate of Charleston High School and the University of Mississippi. She spent 23 years teaching in the Charleston Schools as a 5 th grade math...

Nov 24, 2019

Coach Jim Buck Aven, 82, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1937 in Calhoun County to Jim Sid and Myrtle Boatner Aven. Jim Buck was a graduate of John Rundle High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University and a Master's Degree from the University of...

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. Billy Lee Lane, 72, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1947 in Grenada to Henry and Verna Hollingsworth Lane. Billy was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a retired salesman and truck driver. He was an avid gardener and will be remembered for his remarkable ability in...

Nov 21, 2019

Mr. Jerry Dean Patterson, Sr., 76, of Gore Springs, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at a Eupora healthcare facility. He was born July 9, 1943 in Bruce to Curtis Clark and Ruby Ferguson Patterson. Jerry retired after working over 39 years at Heatcraft in Grenada. He was a member of Bradford Chapel Baptist Church and honorably served our...

Nov 21, 2019

Samuel Rushing Taylor, 58, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1961 in Grenada. He had worked for many years as a self-employed mechanic. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 24, 2019 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Craig Baker officiating. Interment...

Nov 20, 2019

Debra (Debbie) Morgan Houston, age 64, of Carrollton, MS passed away at home after her battle with cancer on November 20, 2019. Debbie was born on October 11, 1955 and grew up in Elliott, MS. Debbie married the love of her life, Ronnie Houston, on December 17, 1977.  They settled in Elliott, MS where they raised their two children...

Nov 19, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Blount Fullilove, 80, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence.  She was born November 28, 1938 to Murry and Eunice Huddleston Blount.  A devoted homemaker, Shirley spent a lifetime extending her love and care to her family and friends.  While most of her time was spent caring for her family, Shirley enjoyed spending...

Nov 16, 2019

Edwin Mack Nail, Sr., 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born May 2, 1942 in Texas. Edwin had worked for many years as a fireman and also worked in carpentry and roofing. Edwin could always be found enjoying one of his many hobbies – whether...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Julian Gray "Doc" Bloom, 79, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1940 in Oxberry to Rev. Johnny and Grace Blankenship Bloom. Doc joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17.  He served 4 years total which included 3 years in Italy.  He served his country...

Nov 15, 2019

Ethan Paul and Owen Tanner Miletello of Winona were born and passed away shortly after on Friday, November 15, 2019, in...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Charles Wayne Greer, Sr., 77, of Tillatoba, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 14, 1942 in Grenada to Jasper Conyers and Zelma Louise Brown Greer. While enjoying success in several entrepreneurial ventures in his lifetime, Charles was also a skilled carpenter and farmer. Charles honorably served our country in the US...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Guy Ray Weir, 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born February 1, 1932 in Grenada to Louis Trout, Sr. and Clarice Fite Weir. Mr. Weir had retired after working many years in Sales with Central Woodwork in Memphis. He was a member of First...

Nov 13, 2019

Russell Cohron "Rusty" Hambrick, 58, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. His family rejoices that he is in no more pain and he is safe in the arms of Jesus. He was born May 5, 1961 in Greenwood. Rusty was a proud member of the United States Air...