Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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.

A service...

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....

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...

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. John Thomas Hodges, Sr., 69, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1948 in Grenada to John Silas and Minnie Hill Hodges. He had worked in sales most of his life and was an avid fisherman. A gathering to celebrate his life will take place from 10:00 AM until 12:00...

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. James William Gray, 83, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born September 16, 1933 in Coffeeville to James P. and Clara Harrison Gray. He was a retired machine operator at Heatcraft and also owned his own business for over 35 years. James...

Aug 15, 2017

Mrs. Mary Moore Sullivan Avant, 73, of the Teoc Community, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 21, 1943 in Oklahoma to Rodney and Evelyn Herbert Moore. She was a retired factory worker and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

A graveside...

Aug 13, 2017

Betty Jean Frazier Huffman, 72, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. She was born April 25, 1945 in Grenada, to Frank Benford and Kathleen Brown Mitchell. Betty was a member of the Rosebloom Church of the Nazarene and had retired from the accounting department...

Aug 13, 2017

Ms. Rose Ann Melton Stevens, 62, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Grenada Living Center. She was born January 1, 1955 in Grenada to Leroy and Nina Chrestman Melton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral...

Aug 9, 2017

Dr. Patrick Shayne Ballard, 48, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born February 13, 1969 in Meridian. Dr. Ballard was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Park College and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA. Patrick had worked...