Obituaries

Nov 12, 2019

Delorese Davis Pickle, 88, of Duck Hill, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born March 18, 1931 in Grenada to Floyd and Myrtle Scarbrough Davis. An accomplished artist, she enjoyed sharing her skill of painting with her family and friends. Delorese never met a stranger and will be...

Nov 11, 2019

Bettye McCalop Lott, 75, of Grenada, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Providence Assisted Living. She was born January 17, 1944 in Grenada to Curtis Lewis and Willie Mae Perry McCalop. A retired educator, Bettye enjoyed 38 years in the classroom.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday, November 14, 2019 at McKibben and...

Nov 10, 2019

Mr. Billy Fred Little, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born February 1, 1931 in the Oxberry community to Freddie and Orie Little. He was the sixth child of the eleven raised. He served as a Sergeant in the Korean War in what is known as the Dixie Division. He...

Nov 2, 2019

Mrs. Eva Jane Langford Rodgers, 81, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. She was born July 28, 1938 in Derma to Curtis and Clara Vanlandingham Langford. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Pentecostals of Grenada.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2019...

Nov 2, 2019

Mrs. Judy Carol Rodgers Tingle, 58, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born July 5, 1961 in Grenada to J.W. and Bonnie Bess Baker Rodgers. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada.

Funeral services will be held...

Nov 1, 2019

Mrs. Mary Nell Simpson Lowrimore, 56, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 20, 1962 in Grenada to John Hugh and Glenda Lee Cohea Simpson. Mary Nell was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church near Coffeeville where she served as song leader and enjoyed singing gospel music. She was a...

Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Eugene Bruce Patridge, 89, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born June 19, 1930 in Alva to Claude Winston and Georgia Mattie Dixon Patridge. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Grenada and had honorably served our country in the US Army. Bruce...

Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Richard James "Ricky" Stoker, III, 59, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1959 in Michigan to Richard James, Jr. and Mary Leigh Garner Stoker. Ricky had worked for many years as a jeweler with his family in their business, Stoker Jewelry. Ricky was a faithful member of Elliott...

Oct 27, 2019

Miss Theresa Louise Garnett, 59, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1960 in Ft. Lee, VA to Allison and Lenore Smith. She was a retired truck driver and attended the Elliott Church of Christ.

Memorial services are planned for November 9, 2019 at the family residence.

Oct 24, 2019

Mrs. Glenda Gail Costilow Floyd, 58, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born May 7, 1961 in Grenada to Charles Riley and Margaret Carpenter Costilow. Gail had worked as a secretary at the Hugh White State Park for over 23 years and will be remembered as...

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Darnelle Howe, 92, a long-time resident of Oakland, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the State Veteran's Home in Oxford. He was born October 14, 1927 in Oakland to Ethel and Gertrude Burns Howe. Darnelle served our country in the US Army and enjoyed a long career with the US Forest Service. Darnelle loved gardening, hunting and...

Oct 17, 2019

Mr. Dave Craig Hovey, 82, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1937 in Minot, ND to David Flint and Wilda Underwood Hovey. Dave spent most of his working life building radio and television towers all over the United States and abroad. He honorably served our country in the US...

Oct 16, 2019

Anslee Nevaeh Sanders, infant daughter of Andrew Jacob Sanders and Ashley Nicole Climer, was born and passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Oxford. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Holcomb Cemetery under the direction of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. The Rev. Kevin Tribble...

Oct 15, 2019

Thomas Mark Rush, 35, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born April 19, 1984 in Cleveland to Thomas Edward and Joyce Smith Rush. Mark worked as an HVAC Technician at S&G Heating and Air Conditioning in Grenada and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mark honorably served our country in the US Army having...

Oct 12, 2019

Quentin Kobin Worthy, 62, of Cadaretta, MS, passed away at his home on October 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 24, 1956 in Eupora, MS to Quentin and Maggie Woods Worthy. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Eupora High School and Mississippi State University, where he...

Oct 12, 2019

Mrs. Betty Selby Ruth 85, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born Aug. 19, 1934, in Marks to Rena Cox and Grover Clinton Selby. Betty and her husband Fred Ruth owned and operated 6 Kentucky Fried Chicken stores in the Mississippi area including the franchise in Grenada. Betty was an accomplished businesswoman...

Oct 7, 2019

Mr. Lee Andrew King passed from this world to be with his Father in Heaven on October 7, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. Mr. King was born to Lee King and Betty Minyard King on April 17, 1928, in Oklahoma City, OK. Lee graduated from Grenada High School in 1946 and worked as a...

Oct 6, 2019

Lifelong Grenada resident, Marvin Nathan Haddock, 83, died peacefully October 6, 2019, at his home.

Mr. Haddock was born July 5, 1936 to Mr. John Haddock and Ms. Onie Mae Haddock.

Mr. Haddock was preceded in death by his wife, Ms. Rosie Haddock, and his son, John Wayne Haddock, Grenada Police Captain who died heroically...

Oct 6, 2019

Mr. Doyle Clayton DeLoach, 82, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1937 in Carroll County to Frank and Eldora Heath DeLoach. He was a retired farmer and had honorably served our country in the US Army. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and attended the Grenada Church...

Oct 4, 2019

Mrs. Helen Shows Moffett, 94, of Grenada, formerly of Gulfport, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Providence Assisted Living. She was born November 18, 1924 to E.J. and Nancy Williams Shows. Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church in Grenada where she has lived the last 23 years. She was actively involved in the John Rundle...