Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Mrs. Christine Scoggins Howe, 76, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her residence.  She was born November 3, 1948 in Batesville to Roderick Adell and Laverne Hubbard Scoggins.  Christine earned a degree from the University of Mississippi and taught English and Mathematics for over 25 years at Grenada Middle School.  Christine loved spending time outdoors tending...

Sep 12, 2025

Ms. Tracy Michelle Fly Melvin, 57, of Duck Hill, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.  She was born October 17, 1967 in Grenada.  Tracy had worked in administrative roles through the years and was a dedicated homemaker and mother.  She enjoyed crafting, gardening and scrapbooking.  Tracy attended the Grenada Church of the...

Sep 12, 2025

Mr. Donnie Lee Woods, 74, of Grenada, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born March 6, 1951 in Texas to Buster Pearl and Floretta Mae Rogers Woods.  Donnie honorably served our country in the US Army for over 20 years retiring as a Sergeant First Class.  Following his...

Sep 11, 2025

Ms. Tammie Taylor Parrish, 56, of Gore Springs, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven.  Tammie was born January 23, 1969 in Cleveland to Harry Lee Taylor and Jettie Louise Heffner Taylor.  Tammie was a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her daughter, Jaime.  She enjoyed traveling and was able to visit...

Sep 10, 2025

Ms. Barbara Dyre Fuller, 77, of Grenada, MS, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  She was born February 18, 1948 in Oxford to Lowrey White Dyre and Mary Hargarten Dyre.  Barbara earned her undergraduate degree and completed Pharmacy School at the University of Mississippi.  She enjoyed a career spanning 47 years as...

Sep 10, 2025

Mr. Frank Henry Stohlman, III, 83, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Grenada.  He was born October 22, 1941 in New Orleans to Frank Henry Stohlman, Jr. and Bernice Stohlman.  Frank spent most of his working life as a maritime carpenter and was a US Army Veteran.

Memorial service plans are private.  Frank will...

Sep 10, 2025

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Betty Ann Abel, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  Betty was born September 14, 1937 in Duck Hill to Grady C. and Bobbie Mitchell Haynes.  Betty was a dedicated and loving military wife to Charlie Frank Abel, going with him to wherever he was stationed.  She...

Sep 10, 2025

This obituary is posted as a courtesy to the Semmes/Landrum family with express permission from Memorial Funeral Home in Houston.  For any questions regarding the service, please reach out to Memorial Funeral Home at 662-456-2500.

Houston-Ann Catherine Semmes Landrum, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away at the age of 77...

Sep 4, 2025

Mr. Sam Allen Ayers, 53, of Carroll County, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence.  He was born January 14, 1972 in Greenwood to Charles Steve Ayers and Elsa Marie Pyron Ayers.  Sam Allen was a graduate of Grenada High School and earned a degree in Marketing from Mississippi State University.  Sam enjoyed a successful career in...

Sep 1, 2025

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Liberty Baptist Church in the Jefferson Community of Carroll County for Mr. Code Dean Whitfield, Jr., 93, who passed away peacefully Monday, September 1, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Burial will follow in the Moore's Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00...

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Ann Elliott Watson, 92, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Brandon.  She was born June 5, 1933 in Grenada to James Langley Elliott and Beulah Booth Elliott.  Mrs. Watson was a graduate of Delta State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  She taught home economics at John Rundle High...

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Albert Dale Waller, 76, of Flowood, and longtime resident of Grenada, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He was born September 7, 1948, in Coffeeville to the late Thomas Albert Waller and Ollie Simpson Waller.

Dale was a graduate of Oakland High School and went on to enjoy a...

Aug 28, 2025

It is with deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Sally Lane Harper, age 96, who went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2025.

A woman of unwavering faith, she was the backbone of our family—steady, strong, and full of grace. She lived her life guided by...

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Judith Marie Landreth Hill, 74, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her daughter's residence.  She was born October 13, 1950 in Baldwyn to John Hyde Landreth and Jessie Blanche Mabry Landreth.  Marie worked for a number of years at Holley Carburetor in Water Valley and later as a home health nurse's aide.  Above all, she...

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Ricky Lee Palmer, 58, of Grenada, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born January 17, 1967 in Holly Springs to Oscar Wayne and Mavis Watkins Palmer.  Ricky faithfully worked at Staten Construction in Grenada for 27 years and over the last decade owned and operated his own...

Aug 21, 2025

Mr. Jerry Stephen Huddleston, 90, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born January 9, 1935 in Ripley to Elbert and Effie May Beibers Huddleston.  Jerry grew up in Ripley, Mississippi.  He graduated from Ripley High School in 1953, where he was voted most studious, played football,...

Aug 18, 2025

A well-known North Mississippi newspaperwoman and devoted mother died early Monday morning at UMMC-Grenada hospital after a sudden illness.

Brenda Rush Lee was 80 years old. She was born in Albuquerque, NM, on Oct. 26, 1944 and died Aug. 18, 2025.  Before her retirement, Brenda and her husband were co-owners and publishers of The Daily Sentinel-Star in...

Aug 17, 2025

Mr. Brandon Sheay Tharp, 53, of Grenada, formerly of Indianola, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Brandon was born in Indianola, MS to the late Crystal Hamilton Bates and the late Sammy Tharp, both of Indianola.  Brandon suffered many years with congenital heart issues that lingered into his adult years; however, he...

Aug 17, 2025

Judy Hayward Sanders Ussery, 80, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Mobile, AL.  She was born January 17, 1945 in Grenada to Ben Gordon Sanders, II and Magnolia Hayward Sanders.  Judy Sanders attended Grenada Schools and was a 1963 graduate of John Rundle High School followed by two years at Holmes Junior College in Goodman as...

Aug 14, 2025

Mr. William A. "Joe" Harbin, Jr., 95, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 9, 1930 in Grenada to William A. and Bernise Gant Harbin.  Joe was a 1951 graduate of J.Z. George High School where he enjoyed basketball and later continued playing on the basketball team at McQuay.  He was...