Obituaries

Jun 14, 2022

Miss Susan Leigh Smith, 55, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Grenada.  She was born July 6, 1966 in Memphis.  Susan enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors.  She was a Methodist.

A time of remembrance will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.

Jun 13, 2022

Ouida Joyce Power Thomas, who was proud to be known as Mrs. Charles V. "Chuck" Thomas, of Grenada passed away Monday at the age of 82. She was born Nov. 25, 1939 in McCool, MS to Robert Alvin Power and Mavis Gertrude Simpson Power, and grew up in Louisville.  She held her Bachelors of Business Admin from...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. James Truman Weeks, Sr., 98, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko.  He was born September 10, 1923 in Louisville to Judge and Jennie McGahey Weeks.  Mr. Weeks had spent most of his working life as an auto body repairman.  He honorably served our country during...

Jun 10, 2022

Mrs. Alice Fancher Granholm, 59, of Gore Springs, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at her residence.  She was born October 12, 1962 in Greenwood to Louis and Norma Bussy Fancher.  Alice worked as an RN at Grenada Lake Medical Center, later UMMC, for over 20 years.  Prior to retirement, Alice was an Instructor in the CNA...

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. George G. Harrison, age 85, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home in Coffeeville, MS.  He was born November 7, 1936 to Ray and Emma Sue Harrison.  He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.  George was a former board member of the Department of Mental Health for the State...

Jun 4, 2022

Mr. Allan Michael, 75, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his residence.  He was born April 6, 1947 in Washington, DC to Thomas Ami and Helen Richardson Michael.  Allan enjoyed a career as a management consultant and was very active in the Grenada community where he had lived since 1999.  He was an active member of...

May 25, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Cooper "Bobbie" Vance, 92, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her daughter's residence.  She was born April 24, 1930 in Webster County to Robert Lee and Clarice Dunlap Cooper.  Bobbie lived a full, vibrant life and enjoyed many years of serving the public as a cosmetologist and florist.  Bobbie worked as a beautician in...

May 23, 2022

Mr. Howard Louis "Bud" Ables, 74, of Grenada, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence.  He was born November 9, 1947 in McCool to Harold Purvis and Inez Moore Ables.  Bud was a retired farmer and a devoted member of the Grenada Church of God.  He was one of the strongest men We knew. He could walk...

May 22, 2022

Ms. Annie Kay Crigler, 75, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Providence Assisted Living.  She was born October 25, 1946 in Calhoun County to James and Nadine Newman Spradling.  Kay owned and operated Winona Rent to Own and The Movie Store in Winona during her working life.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Kay...

May 19, 2022

Mr. Billy Wade McNeer, Jr of Oxford, MS passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1947 in North Carrollton, MS to Billy Wade, Sr. and Ruth Brownlow McNeer.  Billy retired from Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks.

Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Harmon (Dennis) of Brandon, MS, Melissa Tollison...

May 19, 2022

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mrs. Doris Jean Johnson, 96, of Grenada, MS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Doris passed from this life on May 19, 2022, into the arms of the God she served with...

May 15, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Bailey Moore, 83, of Leflore, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  She was born October 16, 1938 in the Leflore community to George Robert and Oweda Thompson Bailey.  Dorothy worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada and then retired from Fred's in Grenada.  She was a...

May 13, 2022

Mrs. Jo Ann Pender Tollison, 78, of Grenada, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.  She was born October 28, 1943 in Attala County to George and Elizabeth Tullos Pender.  Jo Ann worked as an Inspector for over 30 years at Pennaco Hosiery in Grenada.  She was a faithful Baptist and a proud 25-year cancer survivor.

Funeral services...

May 12, 2022

Mr. Danny Lee Turner, 69, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley.  He was born November 23, 1952 in Yalobusha County to Junior Augustus "Gus" and Bessie Ruth Marshall Turner.  Danny worked alongside his family in the logging business for many years and later worked for the Yalobusha County...

May 9, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Warmack Harbin, 48, of Duck Hill, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.  She was born October 14, 1973 in Louisville to William G., Sr. and Patsy Annette Hogg Warmack.  Cheryl had worked as a truck driver most of her working life and also had completed training to become an EMT. ...

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Joe Ann Byford, 84, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, May 8 , 2022 at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley.  She was born September 1, 1937 to Curtis and Lucille Green Hendrix.  Mrs. Byford spent most of her working life as a factory worker and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She will be lovingly...

May 7, 2022

Mr. Grayson Seth Fly, 24, of Water Valley, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 in North Carolina.  He was born March 8, 1998 in Oxford.  Grayson had proudly worked in the construction field as a pipeliner.  Grayson enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved spending time with his son, Max.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00...

May 7, 2022

Elisabeth D. Boxx, age 70 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Elisabeth was born the daughter of the late Robert R. and Bonnie (Braudt) Winner on May 17, 1951 in Wuerzburg, Germany. Elisabeth had worked as a Nurses Aide in Mississippi; she and her family had moved to the...

May 1, 2022

Mr. Lee Munstenteiger, 79, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Methodist Healthcare – LeBonheur in Germantown, TN.  He was born August 3, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Leo and Adeline Munstenteiger.  Lee was a retired sales manager with Heatcraft in Grenada and had previously worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Wright County, Minnesota.  He...

Apr 28, 2022

Katherine Winebrenner was born October 26, 1926, and died on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her sister's home in Grenada, MS. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Winebrenner, sister Tommie Childers and parents, Jim and Katie McCaulla. Katherine was an active member of Central Baptist Church, where she served for many years. Katherine worked as...