Obituaries

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Benny Fulton Lee, Sr., 84, of Grenada, peacefully passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born November 27, 1941, in Noxubee County to Robert Fulton Lee and Ira Ray Lee.

Benny worked as a machinist at Grenada Stamping for more than 45 years before retiring, a career that reflected...

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Carroll Burnice Hawkins, 90, of Olive Branch, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in Collierville, TN.  He was born January 1, 1935 in Winfield, AL to Elisha and Desmer Young Hawkins.  He was married to Martha Worsham Hawkins for over 65 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who always put his family first and...

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. David Wayne Newton, 51, of Duck Hill, Mississippi, passed away on December 13, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on November 18, 1974, in Greenwood, Mississippi, David was the son of Jim Newton and the late Janice Dear. He grew up in Charleston, Mississippi and carried with him a deep appreciation for the simple joys of...

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Dudley Melvin Windham, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, Mississippi.

Mr. Windham was born on May 13, 1931, in Leflore to the late...

Dec 11, 2025

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Eldridge Nail, 83, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 3, 1942, in Arkansas to Edd and Marie Lane Eldridge.

Joan will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years.  He was blessed to share his life with one of the most loving, compassionate,...

Dec 8, 2025

Mr. William Kenneth "Ken" Jackson, Jr., 57, of Oakland, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August 18, 1968 in Tallahatchie County to William Kenneth "Bo" Jackson, Sr. and Wanda Gail Hardy Jackson.  Ken spent his entire working life alongside his family in their logging operation.  He was also a very skilled mechanic and...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" McRee, 63, of Grenada, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 9, 1961, in Grenada to William Bryant McRee Sr. and Ruth McCluskey McRee.

Tommy was a member of Grenada First Methodist Church, where he served in a variety of roles over the years. He...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Marvin Pennington Freeman, 81, of Holcomb, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 18, 1944, in Lambert to Arthur Baird Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Pennington Freeman.

Marvin honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He possessed a remarkable work ethic and devoted countless hours to...

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Ritchey Holland, 86, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1939, in Tutwiler to Jessie and Gladys Horne Ritchey.

Shirley spent most of her working life as a seamstress at Ruleville Manufacturing, where she was known for her exceptional skill and craftsmanship. A talented...

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. Terry Lee Bailey, 71, of Holcomb, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born April 15, 1954 in Germany to Cleve Hendricks Bailey Jr. and Mary Frances Blakely Bailey.  Terry spent most of his working life in management at the Greenwood Marketplace and Save-A-Lot.  He also honorably served...

Dec 3, 2025

Jonathan A. Williams aka "Gypsy", age 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2025, while working away from home in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, he was employed as a Project Support Associate with AAON, Inc., a manufacturing company.

Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Virginia, Jonathan was a true "jack of...

Dec 2, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Anderson Williams, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born March 16, 1949, in Selmer, TN, to Ira Anderson and Frances Gabbert Anderson. Elaine enjoyed a banking career spanning more than 27 years in the Grenada area, where her warm and likable personality made...

Nov 29, 2025

Mr. James J. Gootee, 71, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Grenada.  He was a US Navy Veteran.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Grenada Memorial Garden.

While James has no immediate survivors in the area, he leaves...

Nov 28, 2025

Mrs. Linda Carolyn Wilson Edwards, 80, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025.  She was born June 24, 1945 in Hattiesburg to Rev. Thomas Edison Wilson and Valine Walters Wilson.  Linda earned a degree in speech pathology and audiology from Delta State University.  She retired as a Speech Therapist with the Montgomery County School District.  A devoted homemaker,...

Nov 27, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Marnet Lane Defenbaugh, who entered her eternal rest on November 27, 2025. Born on September 15, 1946, Frances was one of seven children to Dee Burnice and Wilma Bloodworth Lane.

She graduated from East Tallahatchie High School, where she excelled both academically and athletically in basketball and track....

Nov 27, 2025

Robert "Bob" Leon Jenkins, devoted husband, father, grandfather, engineer, outdoorsman, and lifelong mechanical enthusiast, passed away on November 27, 2025, in Grenada, Mississippi. Born on June 23, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, Bob lived a remarkable 89 years marked by resilience, curiosity, service, and an unshakeable love for family.

Bob was the son of Henry Hobson Jenkins and...

Nov 26, 2025

Quinton A. Neville, affectionately known as "Bud", 90, of Gore Springs, Mississippi, gained his eternal wings on Wednesday, November 26, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada. Bud enjoyed restoring antique cars, fishing, and spending time with friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral...

Nov 25, 2025

Mrs. Martha Jean Orr Shannon, 95, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility in Charleston. She was born March 10, 1930, in Webster County to John and Alma Williams Orr.

Mrs. Shannon retired from Kellwood in Coffeeville and was a long-time member of New Hope Baptist Church. She...

Nov 25, 2025

Mr. George Convel Lane, 90, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his residence.  Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 28, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, with funeral services following at 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Brent Barker officiating.  Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial...

Nov 23, 2025

Mrs. Beverly Stevens Blackwood Jones, 76, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Meadville.  She was born March 7, 1949 in Batesville to Frank Scott Blackwood and Inez Simpson Blackwood.  Beverly was a graduate of Northwest Mississippi Community College where she met her husband of 54 years, James W. "Bill" Jones.  ...