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Martha Lounez Vaughn

Martha Lounez Vaughn

Oct 25, 2017

Mrs. Martha Lounez Harrelson Vaughn, 88, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1929 in Derma to Hollie Dean and Lorena Calder Harrelson. She was a retired bookkeeper and was a member of First Baptist Church in Grenada where she taught in the Children's Sunday school...

Alvin Ross

Alvin Ross

Oct 21, 2017

Mr. Alvin Cleo Ross, 70, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1947 in Tallahatchie County to Jim Dave and Sarah Lee Tilghman Ross. He had worked for many years as a mechanic and was an avid coon hunter.

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Alfred Eugene Harlow

Alfred Eugene Harlow

Oct 17, 2017

After a long battle with peripheral arterial disease, A.  E. (Gene) Harlow, Sr. departed this life on the 17 th of October, 2017 with family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Madelyn S. Harlow, his son the Hon.  A. E. (Rusty) Harlow, Jr. (Amy), his son Ret. Col. William Michael Harlow (Darla), and Jennifer...

Steve Mclendon

Steve Mclendon

Oct 10, 2017

Mr. Stephen Keith "Steve" McLendon, 52, of Tillatoba, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born September 6, 1965 to Wilmer Norman and Willie Elizabeth Tillman McLendon. He worked as a brazer at Heatcraft in Grenada and was a member of Tillatoba Baptist Church. He was a...

Darrell Austin

Darrell Austin

Oct 8, 2017

Mr. Darrell Wayne Austin, 49, of Tillatoba, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. He was born May 20, 1968 in Grenada to Danny Ray and Elizabeth Doles Austin. Darrell had worked for over 20 years for AAA Cooper and most recently was self-employed as a log truck driver. He...

Marie Golding

Marie Golding

Oct 7, 2017

Marie Golding went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2017 after a courageous extended battle with congestive heart failure. She was born near Hazen, AR on February 9, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vesta Pitts Moore, five sisters and one brother, plus her husband of 62 years,...

Drew Jackson

Drew Jackson

Oct 5, 2017

Timothy "Drew" Jackson, 22, of Scobey, born May 19, 1995 at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Known as Drew to all he knew, Drew was known for his hugs and big smile. Drew loved his church family where he was a member at Zion Grove Church of God of Prophecy. He enjoyed participating in the church...

Phil Hall

Phil Hall

Oct 5, 2017

Phillip Colquitt Hall, 78, lived a joyful, full life until his death on October 5, 2017 in his hometown of Grenada, MS. Born December 3, 1938 in Wetumpka, Alabama the youngest of five children of Clarence and Helen Hall, he spent his early years on his family farm in Titus, Alabama. He was graduated from Wetumpka High...

Dick Sullivan

Dick Sullivan

Sep 26, 2017

Mr. Melvin "Dick" Sullivan, 84, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Grenada. He was born August 27, 1933 in Sweatman to Richard and Annie Sue Collins Sullivan. He owned and operated Dick's Small Engine Repair for over 20 years. Dick was a Baptist and had served in the US Army.

Donald Sultan

Donald Sultan

Sep 18, 2017

Mr. Herman Donald Sultan, 78, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home. He was born June 5, 1939 in Gore Springs to Fred Daniel and Bessie Hemphill Sultan. He was a long-time businessman and a lifetime car salesman. Donald had been in the car business for over 40 years. He was...

Clara Parker Smith

Clara Parker Smith

Sep 13, 2017

Mrs. Clara Parker Smith, 85, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born February 4, 1932 in Water Valley to Jasper Felto and Ladell Dorris Parker. Clara retired after many years of service at Pennaco Hosiery. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her....

Eunice Corder Little

Eunice Corder Little

Sep 12, 2017

Eunice Corder Little, age 90, passed from this life on September 12, 2017 at her home in Grenada, MS. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 16, 2017 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with the Rev. Billy Little officiating. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery...

Melba Dees

Melba Dees

Sep 11, 2017

Mrs. Melba Lee Davis Dees, 84, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born August 13, 1933 in Money to Henry A. and Rosie Tanksley Davis. She was a devoted homemaker and will be fondly remembered for the delicious meals she lovingly prepared...

Billy Gene Arrington

Billy Gene Arrington

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Billy Gene Arrington, 55, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1962 in Water Valley to Carl and Geraldine Little Arrington. Billy Gene was a member of First Baptist Church in Coffeeville and had worked at Heatcraft in Grenada.

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Lenny Lancaster

Lenny Lancaster

Sep 3, 2017

Linda Lou "Lenny" Lancaster, 59, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. She was born April 28, 1958 in Water Valley to Edward Riley "Bud" and Della Pate Lancaster. She was a member of the Coffeeville United Methodist Church and had worked for many years...

Larry Oliver Watson

Larry Oliver Watson

Sep 1, 2017

Mr. Larry Oliver Watson, 69, of Grenada, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born April 22, 1948 in Laurel to Oliver D. and Lena Teutsch Watson. Larry was the owner of WC Plastics in Grenada and was a Baptist. He will be remembered as...

Joe Couch

Joe Couch

Aug 31, 2017

Mr. Elmer Joe Couch, 90, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born July 8, 1927 in Tennessee to Joseph Thomas and Gertie Maddox Couch. A long-time Grenada businessman, Joe had worked as a real estate broker for over 30 years. He was...

Brenda Johnson Wilbourn

Brenda Johnson Wilbourn

Aug 28, 2017

Mrs. Brenda Johnson Wilbourn, 66, of Grenada, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1951 in Eupora to William Wayne Jr. and Heloise Peacock Johnson. She had worked in restaurant management most of her life and attended Friendship Baptist Church.

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Billy Harris

Billy Harris

Aug 27, 2017

Mr. Billy Lee Harris died August 27, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born March 24, 1936 to Jimmy and Sallie Harbin Harris. He was a member of Hardy Baptist Chuch since he was 14 years old. He was a Deacon for 54 years and served in many different positions in the church....

Jimmy Dean Waddell

Jimmy Dean Waddell

Aug 26, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Dean Waddell, 85, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born May 22, 1932 in Coffeeville to Benford and Helen Harbour Waddell. He was a member of the Coffeeville United Methodist Church, a retired business executive and a US Navy Veteran...

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