Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. Dane Harbin, 39, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025.  Dane was born in Huntsville, AL on October 15, 1986 to Frank Harbin and Sharolyne Campbell Harbin.  Dane attended New Market Baptist Church where he became a member when he was 11 years old.  His elementary years were spent at New Market School and...

Nov 22, 2025

John Taylor Laster, 81, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at his home in Duck Hill.

Known as Johnny, Daddy, John John, Big'un, the Mailman and the Toyota Man, he was born on April 1, 1944, in Grenada to Melvin Harris Laster and Frances Taylor Laster. His father, who was an Army soldier in Europe on that date,...

Nov 20, 2025

Henry Jonathan Ray III, age 82, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Born on November 26,1942 in Alexandria, Louisiana, Henry was the cherished child of Fern Pendergrast and Henry Jonathan Ray, Jr. While his father was in the Pacific during WW II, Henry, his twin sister Penny, and his mother lived with maternal grandparents in...

Nov 19, 2025

Mrs. Agnes Boydstun Worrell, 103, of Grenada, a long-time resident of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born August 26, 1922 in Winston County to John H. Boydstun and Lena Jackson Boydston.

Shortly after WW 2, B.L. (Red) Worrell, Sr married his wife and partner for life, Agnes Boydstun...

Nov 18, 2025

Jimmy James Bardo, age 79, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born on February 9, 1946, in Coffeeville to Fred and Gertrude Reeves Bardo, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the community and a beloved figure to all who knew him.

Jimmy's career as the owner and operator of...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Sharon Bailey Ross, 78, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville. She was born October 22, 1947, in Camp LeJeune, NC, to Benjamin Travis Bailey and Margaret Maxine Sullivan Bailey.

Sharon worked as a labor & delivery LPN at Grenada Lake Medical Center, where she found great joy...

Nov 18, 2025

Mary Lou Glascoe, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her residence.  Mary Lou was born on February 21, 1949, in Texas, to Fredrick Lewis Breithaupt and Mary Machost Breithaupt. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary Lou lived a life filled with dedication to her family, her work, and her faith.

Nov 16, 2025

Gregory Moreau Johnston, Jr., 24, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away on November 16, 2025, due to a single vehicle accident near Vicksburg.  He was born to Gregory Moreau Johnston, Sr. and Michelle Scott Johnston in Jackson, Mississippi.  From the very beginning Gregory was always full of excitement and surprises.  His parents were headed to the Egg Bowl, but Gregory...

Nov 13, 2025

Mr. Charles Edward Snell, 80, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Grenada Living Center. He was born February 16, 1945, in Holmes County to the late Morris Lane Snell and Ella Mae Blaylock Snell.

Charles possessed a remarkable work ethic and began a dedicated 45-year career with Memphis Hardwood Flooring Co. at the age...

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Bettie Faye Aven Simpson Putman, 90, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born June 11, 1935 in Holcomb to Walter and Stella Howard Aven.  Bettie was a devoted homemaker who loved keeping her home in immaculate condition.  She enjoyed canning vegetables in the summertime and was a voracious reader.  She...

Nov 7, 2025

Ms. Brenda Bailey, 63, of Grenada, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at Grenada Rehabilitation and Healthcare.  She was born January 27, 1962 in Grenada.  Brenda worked most of her life in food service.

Memorial service plans are private.

Survivors include two brothers, Elston Kirk of Atlanta and Chad Kirk of Holcomb.

She...

Nov 6, 2025

Mr. Robert Edwin "Bob" Johnson, 77, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his residence.  He was born December 11, 1947 in Lambert to Robert Edwin Johnson, Sr. and Gene Johnson.  Bob honorably served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of Sergeant.  He was awarded the National...

Nov 3, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Beth "Sadie" Moore Martin, 87, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

She was born October 6, 1938, in Big Creek to Troy Green Moore and Mattie Trusty Moore. Sadie was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was making her house a true home. A faithful wife,...

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Jack McKenzie "Hambone" Richardson, 93, of Gore Springs, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 12, 1932 in Grenada County to Lee and June Waugh Richardson.  Jack worked in the restaurant business for many years and honorably served our country in the US Army.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church....

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Donald Ray Price, 86, of Grenada, and longtime resident of Williston, TN, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Grenada.

Born September 16, 1939, in Thomastown, MS, to Robert Lee Price and Alice Lorraine Ellis Price, Don devoted his life to education and enriching the lives of others. He earned both his undergraduate and Master's degrees...

Nov 1, 2025

Mr. David Heath, of Elliott, MS, went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 1, 2025. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

David is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Anne (Ward) Heath, his son Jamie Heath, daughter-in-law Maggie (Rowland) Heath and beloved grandchildren Charlie and Anna Grace Heath,...

Nov 1, 2025

Mrs. Gladys Virginia Robison Coker, 72, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1953 in Shaw to Clinton Ledell Robison and Georgia Parthina Hodges Robison.  Ginnie spent most of her working life as a nurse's aide and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Ginnie was a skilled seamstress and...

Oct 27, 2025

Ms. Tammy Renee Reese Timbs, 47, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  She was born February 25, 1978 in Grenada to Thomas and Virginia Rogers Reese.  Tammy worked at Better Signs in Grenada for years and later ventured out and opened JNT Designs where she used her creative...

Oct 27, 2025

A.C. Franklin, 88, of Denniston, KY passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born November 1, 1936 in Cascilla, MS to the late Eula Mayford Franklin and Mary Blanchard Franklin.  He was a retired Truck Driver for Allen Canning Company and honorably served our country in the US Air Force....

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. James Carl "Jimmy" Shelton, Jr., 57, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at his residence.  He was born June 24, 1968 in Pascagoula to James Carl Shelton, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth Nelson Shelton.  Jimmy was a 1987 graduate of J.Z. George High School and earned an Associates Degree from Holmes Community College in Maintenance Technology as...