Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Johnny Ray Blankenship, 66, of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville.  He was born September 17, 1958 in Purcell, OK to Glen Curtis Blankenship and Melissia Ann Garner Anderson.  Johnny honorably served our country in the US Navy aboard nuclear submarines for 20 years.  Following his retirement as an Electronics Technician...

Oct 12, 2024

George Edward Hardin, 81, of Eupora, a United States Air Force Veteran and longtime resident of Grenada, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation and funeral service will be held at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  The family will receive...

Oct 11, 2024

Ms. Janet Belvin Kendall, 62, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  She was born December 12, 1961 in Charleston to Sammie D. and Nettie B. Melton Kendall.  Janet adored her children and grandchildren and felt her greatest gift was her daughter since she was told she would never...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Sayles Allen Martin, Jr., 87, of Grenada, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Humboldt, TN.  Sayles, known as "Buster" to his family and "Bushy" to many of his friends, was born April 30, 1937 in Scobey, MS to Sayles Allen, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Jackson Martin. He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Arbuckle, 62, of Tillatoba, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.  He was born August 29, 1962 in Grenada to Jamie Hamp and Doris Ferguson Arbuckle.  Ken had spent most of his working life as a paint contractor.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.  ...

Oct 9, 2024

Mr. James Ernest Cook, Sr., 83, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his residence.  He was born January 11, 1941 in Tillatoba to Ernest and Bessie Womble Cook.  James was a graduate of Oakland High School and Northwest Junior College.  James worked for several years at Otasco in Grenada and garnered numerous sales awards with the...

Oct 8, 2024

Janet Marie Kite Miller, aged 70, passed away on October 8 at home with her family after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Greenville, MS on July 4, 1954 but spent most of her life in Grenada.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Hugh Reed Kite Jr. and Billie Elizabeth Hudson Kite,...

Oct 8, 2024

Mrs. Jacquelene "Jackie" Goforth Orsborn, 76, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House.  She was born July 29, 1948 in Cleveland to Ora Wilburn and Mildred Blackwell Goforth.  Jackie earned a bachelor's degree in education from Delta State University and has been an educator for over 50 years.  Jackie taught at Winona Academy,...

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...