Jo Pugh
Apr 12, 2026
Mrs. Emily Josephine Pugh, 75, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona. She was born November 3, 1950 in Kosciusko to Neely Allen and Colelia Spears Allen. Affectionately known as “Jo”, she worked for a number of years at Mississippi Industries for the Blind.
Memorial service plans are private.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa...
Wade Rice
Apr 12, 2026
Oliver Wade Rice, 84, of Grenada, MS, passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was born on April 25, 1941 in Philadelphia, MS.
Wade was a graduate of Canton High School in Canton, Mississippi, and attended Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. As a young man, he enjoyed playing marbles and...
James Doyle Nail
Apr 11, 2026
Mr. James Doyle Nail, 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born February 28, 1949 in Grenada to Vernon Doyle Nail and Mary Elizabeth Morgan Nail. James Doyle was the long-time owner of Nail’s Pawn Shop and enjoyed the many friendships that he established through the years....
Albert Monroe Rodgers
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Albert Monroe Rodgers, 71, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1954 in Moorhead to Willie Preston Rodgers and Maurice Standard Rodgers. Albert honorably served our country in the US Army and was a retired farmer. He also enjoyed watching Nascar.
Memorial service plans are private.
Survivors include his daughter, Megan Vining...
Jimmy Michael Dixon
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Michael Dixon, 69, of Grenada, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven. He was born March 4, 1957, in Grenada to McDaniel Dixon and Bobbie Lee King. Jimmy honorably served his country in the United States Army and later spent many years traveling the road as a truck driver, logging thousands...
Sylvia Jaudon
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia Jean Carpenter Jaudon was born on April 29, 1940 in Carroll County, Mississippi. She went home to be with her Lord at the age of 85 on April 8, 2026.
Visitation will be Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April...
Ronald Wayne Eaton
Apr 6, 2026
Mr. Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Eaton, 77, of Grenada, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 19, 1948 in Greenwood to Jack and Grace Vance Eaton. Ronnie earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and later earned a Master’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He worked as a...
James Ray Hardin
Apr 3, 2026
James Ray Hardin, age 76, was born on September 15, 1949, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 3, surrounded by his loved ones until the very last moment. James Ray was married for 46 years to Elizabeth Joy Hardin, and together they built a family that became his greatest pride and joy.
Although he grew...
David Wayne Hill
Mar 31, 2026
Mr. David Wayne Hill, 62, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Grenada Living Center. He was born July 18, 1963, in Memphis to James and Jean Jackson Hill. David spent most of his working life as a cabinet maker, a craft he took great pride in. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Memorial service plans...
Billy Harold Gordon
Mar 31, 2026
Mr. Billy Harold Gordon, 78, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1947 in West Point to Ola Mae Gordon. He spent his childhood in Isola, MS where he attended school and assisted his grandfather farming. The family moved to Grenada when he was a teenager. He married Nan Benning on...
Jodie Searcy
Mar 28, 2026
Jodie Searcy was many things: a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a doting grandmother.
In her youth, she was a formidable basketball player. She was a caring sister and a daughter any parent would be proud to have.
In 1963, she married Ray Searcy and remained devoted to him until her final days.
Jodie was a homemaker—work that often goes unseen. She...
Joe Haynes
Mar 19, 2026
Mr. Joe Glenn Haynes, 87, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 26, 1939, in Meridian to Grady and Bobbie Mitchell Haynes.
Joe worked as a truck driver for Pioneer Beef for 27 years before becoming a self-employed owner/operator. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed bird and deer hunting, as well as fishing. He...
Larry Muschinski
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Larry Ralph Muschinski, 76, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Ralph Bernard Muschinski and Marion Esther Bohr Muschinski.
Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed a long and successful career spanning more than 35 years as a toolmaker at Ladish...
Johnny Wayne Melton
Mar 12, 2026
Johnny Melton, 69, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. He was born January 26, 1957 in Grenada to James Wesley and Ernestine Martin Melton. Johnny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was known for his hardworking nature and the love he had for his family. He retired from Serta after many years of...
Olivia Renee Taylor
Mar 10, 2026
Ms. Olivia Renee Turner Taylor, 74, of Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. She was born April 30, 1951 in Grenada to Leroy and Olivia Pulliam Turner. Following her retirement from WalMart, Olivia found out quickly that being in the public and around people was a necessity for her which led...
Teresa Hanks Austin
Mar 10, 2026
Teresa Jane Hanks Austin
May 1st 1956 - March 10th, 2026
Teresa Jane Austin, age 69, of Grenada, passed away at home Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. She was born May 1st, 1956 in Grenada to Robert "Bill" O'Bryant and Mrs. Margaret Dell McGarrity O'Bryant. Teresa graduated from Charleston High School in 1974. She held numerous jobs with her time being spent...
Dr. James Albert King
Mar 10, 2026
Dr. James Albert King, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at UMMC Hospital in Grenada. Dr. King was born on January 1, 1935 in Ashland, MS, to the late James Steve King and Ethel Orman King. After serving his country in the U.S. Navy, Dr. King continued serving others in the field of Dentistry as his professional career.
Dr. King is...
Nic Donegan
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. Nicholas Ryan Donegan, 27, of Grenada, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born December 27, 1998, in Grenada.
Nicholas was a graduate of Tupelo High School, where he played on the lacrosse team. A well-rounded young man, he found joy in many interests throughout his life. He was a...
Edward "Eddie" Earl Willis
Mar 8, 2026
Edward Earl “Eddie” Willis, 61, of Grenada, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1964 in Hattiesburg to Clayton and Scherrie LeTutuor Willis. Eddie owned and operated Willis Mobile Home Movers for many years and was known far and wide for his expertise in the field. He cultivated many lasting...
Thomas Allen Ligon, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Thomas Allen Ligon, born May 31, 1943, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 82 with his wife whom he adored, and his children by his side. Thomas graduated from John Rundle High School before attending Mississippi State University. While at Mississippi State, he was an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, where he was...
