Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

William "Buddy" Crawford Herring, age 78 of West Plains, Missouri, went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.  Buddy was born on March 3, 1947, to James V. Herring and Monette Sartin Herring, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Herring; other...

Oct 24, 2025

Mr. Ernie Gary Skelton, 77, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born December 23, 1947, in Carroll County to Clifford Carl Skelton and Ruby Lee Huffman Skelton.

Ernie was a Christian and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather ("Papa"). He worked as a truck driver for...

Oct 21, 2025

RET Capt. William Byrd "Bill" James, 83, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October, 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 19, 1942 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late RET Maj. Byrd Lafayette James & Alvildia Conyers James. Bill was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Oct 18, 2025

Mr. William Emmit Tharpe, Jr., 90, of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley.  He was born March 1, 1935 in Yalobusha County to William E. Tharpe, Sr. and Phenie Melissa Schmitz Tharpe.  Will honorably served our country in the US Military and worked for a number of years at...

Oct 14, 2025

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Long Lamkin, 84, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her son's residence. She was born July 5, 1941, in Calhoun County to Rev. Woodrow Wilson Long and Pansy Ramsey Long.

A devoted homemaker, Mary truly embodied the Proverbs 31 woman—always seeking ways to enrich the lives of those around her. She...

Oct 13, 2025

Mrs. Rita Ann Milam Williamson, 71, of Hephzibah, GA, formerly of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 17, 1954 in Virginia to Curtis E. and Florence Adams Milam.  Rita worked for a number of years in the hospitality industry and enjoyed reading, painting, sewing and knitting in her spare time.

Oct 10, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Alice Jean McGee Heath, 91, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born May 4, 1934 in Tallahatchie County to Amos McGee and Lizzie Melton McGee.  Mrs. Heath retired as an operator with South Central Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.  She was a member of Emmanuel...

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Emmitt Merrell Brown, 81, of Coffeeville, peacefully passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born April 1, 1944 in Calhoun County to Ottis Merrell and Dollie Molene Anglin Brown.  Emmitt retired as a maintenance supervisor at Heatcraft in Grenada.  An active member of Calvary Baptist Church near Coffeeville, he served...

Oct 9, 2025

Ms. Mary Gail Scallions Busby, 76, of Duck Hill, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.  She was born December 5, 1948 in Grenada to Freelon and Fannie Kendall Scallions.  Mary was a former manager of the Fred's Dollar Store in Grenada and a member of Zion...

Oct 8, 2025

Gloria Gilbreth

January 16, 1941 – October 8, 2025

Gloria Gilbreth, born January 16, 1941, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Known for her warmth, wit, and spirited personality, Gloria brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Her quick humor, grace, and endearing charm made her a beloved...

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Erma Mae Lear Connelly, 92, a long-time resident of Greenville, MS, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at her residence in Finger, TN.

Born in Indianola, MS, she lived most of her life in Greenville, MS, Mrs. Connelly worked at the 5 & Dime, when she met her future husband, Officer Walter Connelly with the Greenville...

Oct 5, 2025

Laverne Ricks Funderburg, 78, of Hernando MS passed away at her home on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Laverne had a love for music and as a young adult shared her passion leading a youth choir at Elliott Baptist Church for several years.

Laverne worked for over 33 years at the Mississippi Forestry Commission in Elliott where she...

Oct 5, 2025

Mr. Terry Eugene Logan, 77, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.  He was born October 20, 1947 in Memphis to Charlie Logan and Pauline Sisk Logan Malone.  Terry was a stand-out athlete at Central High School in Memphis where he was Captain of the football team and an All-Star baseball player.  Terry enjoyed a...

Oct 4, 2025

Rev. Larry Joe Hill, 73, of Cascilla, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born December 2, 1951 to Lonnie Houston Hill and Annie Margaret Kendall Hill.  Bro. Hill worked for several years at Randall Textron in Grenada and later as a school bus driver for the East Tallahatchie...

Oct 3, 2025

Mrs. Jewel Bennett Heath, 86, of Grenada, went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born March 7, 1939, in Montgomery County to Ralph Douglas "Tiny" Bennett and Mattie Frances Woods Bennett.

Jewel spent her life working at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada and faithfully serving in the house of the Lord. She was...

Oct 2, 2025

Mrs. Beatrice Pierce Biddy, 84, of Holcomb, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her residence.  She was born September 10, 1941 in Memphis, TN to Knox and Beatrice Zent Pierce.  Bea was a faithful and devoted member of Sparta Methodist Church.  She worked for several years as the high school secretary at Kirk Academy and was a life...

Oct 2, 2025

Ms. Donna Lynn Morgan, 55, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her residence.  She was born November 22, 1969 in Brooksville, FL to the late Franklin James Morgan and Cheryl Doris Burdett.  Donna was a scale house operator for Fly Timber in Grenada and previously worked in her family's construction business.  A skilled numismatist, Donna spent...

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Walter Vernon "Walt" Moore, III, 70, of Oakland, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 15, 1954, in Grenada to Walter Vernon Moore, Jr. and Mary Belle Forrest Moore.

Walt earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from Mississippi State University and returned home to continue the proud tradition of the...

Sep 29, 2025

Mr. Donald Burdell Passer, 77, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born September 5, 1948 in Grenada to Burdell and Gretelle Nail Passer.  Don earned a degree in music education from Delta State University.  Don enjoyed a long career as an educator and band director in Crossett,...

Sep 28, 2025

Mrs. Julia Arnold Lambert, 81, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her residence.  She was born December 18, 1943 in Memphis, TN to John Wesley Arnold, Sr. and Neva Grisham Arnold.  Judy earned a degree in Education from Delta State University and taught dance while she was a student at Delta State.  Judy shared her love...