Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

RoseAnn Dunn Taylor went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 83 on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her residence in Holcomb, MS surrounded by her loving family.

RoseAnn was born December 7, 1940, in Holcomb, MS to Archie R. Dunn and Lila Thompson Dunn.  She was a lifelong resident...

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. Frank Peter Liberto, 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- North Mississippi in Oxford.  Frank was born March 23, 1947 in Grenada to Anthony D. & Donie Marascalco Liberto.  He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology and Chemistry, from the University...

Sep 29, 2024

Patsy Sykes Wheeler Hayward, 87, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Tallahatchie General Hospital nursing home. Visitation will take place at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The funeral service honoring Patsy's life will immediately follow visitation in the chapel. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park of...

Sep 29, 2024

Annie Lorene Woods Ingram Morgan Sanders

Lorene Sanders, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2024, and now resides in her heavenly home.    She was the heart and soul of our family and will be greatly missed.

Lorene was born in Tallahatchie County, MS on June 4, 1934 to Charles...

Sep 28, 2024

Dennis Lee Proffer of Grenada, 77, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, with his daughters and sister by his side. He was born on June 29, 1947, and lived a full, vibrant life surrounded by family and friends.

Dennis is survived by his loving daughters: Denise (Jim) Butler of Celina, Texas; Ricki Jean (Jason) Hardin of...

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise "Jody" Strider, 77, of Grenada, peacefully passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born February 9, 1947 in Carroll County to Raymond and Gladys Jefferies Smith.  Jody worked for a number of years at Heatcraft in Grenada, but found her greatest pleasure in being a homemaker.  ...

Sep 23, 2024

Rev. Davy Joe Montgomery, 76, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born April 29, 1948 in Pontotoc to J.T. and Melba Abbott Montgomery.  Bro. Joe retired after working for many years at Modine in Grenada.  He also faithfully served as Pastor of Zion Grove Church of...

Sep 18, 2024

Mr. Billy Wayne Turner, 71, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his residence.  He was born April 21, 1953 in Greenwood.  Billy was a retired lineman with Entergy and a member of Elliott Baptist Church.  He was a devoted family man and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends in his spare time.

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Sep 16, 2024

Mrs. Marsha Lauren Mitchell Nash, 69, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 in Grenada.  She was born October 5, 1954 in Crystal Springs to Dallas Ray and Ora Nell Allen Mitchell.  Marsha worked for many years in the Jackson area as a Pre-School Teacher.  Marsha loved animals and was a dedicated fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs...

Sep 13, 2024

Charlie Spencer Williams was born on June 1, 1933, and entered the heavenly kingdom on September 13, 2024.  Spencer was the son of Presley and Viola Williams of Coffeeville, Mississippi and the oldest of five other siblings.  Spencer spent his youth in the countryside of Yalobusha County, swimming in the creek, fishing, hunting, working with cattle, logging and most...

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Katherine Regina "Gina" Cummings Thornburg, 63, of Holcomb, passed away at the Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN.  She was born January 14, 1961 in Marks to Odis and Rachel Virginia Kendall Cummings.  A devoted homemaker, Gina enjoyed doing everything that made her house a home.  She was a skilled seamstress and took great pride in all of the...

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Ann Waters Carpenter, 83, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born January 5, 1941 in Montgomery County to Thomas Franklin and Alene Rodgers Waters.  A devoted homemaker, Gloria was also a model pastor's wife and diligently worked alongside her husband in his ministry.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist...

Sep 4, 2024

Mildred Juanita Melton, affectionately known as MeeMaw, stepped into her eternal home in heaven on September 4, 2024, at the age of 98. Born to Clarence and Cora Hayes Armour, she grew up in the Coffeeville area and graduated from Coffeeville High School. She often reminisced about joyful rides in the rumble seat of "Leaping Lena," a car that...

Sep 3, 2024

Bobby Brenda Bridges Palmer

(May 13, 1946 – September 3, 2024)

Bobby Brenda Bridges Palmer, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  She was born in Grenada, Mississippi on May 13, 1946, to Robert Austin Bridges and Tellie Cobb Bridges.

Brenda grew up and was educated in Grenada, graduating from John...

Sep 2, 2024

Mrs. Linda Carol Wilson Gober, 80, of Grenada, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her residence.  She was born August 11, 1944 in Jefferson Davis County to Buford and Ruth Whitehead Wilson.  Linda worked for several years in management in various retail outlets and was also a devoted homemaker.  Linda was a dedicated member of the Pentecostals of...

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Joellen M. Wortham, 69, of Tillatoba, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her residence.  She was born January 6, 1955 in Joliet, IL to Joseph Johnny and Margaret Clara Goodwin Heather.  She was a dedicated homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother and Mimi.  What she enjoyed most in life was spending time with her family and making her...

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Ernestine "Tina" Freeman Gates, 63, of Batesville, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her residence.  She was born October 1, 1960 in Lambert to A.C. Freeman and Juanita Alexander.  Tina was very artistically inclined and always enjoyed making arts and crafts.  She worked for a number of years in the screen-printing business also.  She will be deeply...

Aug 31, 2024

Thomas Bell Rosser, III, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, while surrounded by his loving wife and friends at his home on Sparta Rd.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sparta Church on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with the Reverend J.E. Mortimer and the Reverend Bob...

Aug 30, 2024

Mrs Sarah Louise Hayward Grantham, 86, of Grenada, passed away Friday August 30, 2024, at her home.  She was born February 2, 1938, in Duck Hill to Douglas and Mabel Bennett Hayward.

Sarah was a master seamstress whose talents fill many homes in the area.  She worked for many years at R & S Cleaners and prior...

Aug 30, 2024

Talmadge "Grant" Gatlin 70, of Grenada was called home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2024. A visitation honoring Grant is being held on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home in Grenada, MS from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Grant is preceded in death by his father, Roger Gatlin of Montgomery, Alabama....