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Raymond E Ley

Raymond E Ley

Feb 22, 2016

Mr. Raymond Edward Ley, 99, of Greenwood, formerly of Grenada, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Greenwood. He was born August 14, 1916 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Jack Vincent and Beulah Moore Ley. In his early years, he and his family moved to Grenada where he attended school. Later he joined the...

Lee Tartt

Lee Tartt

Feb 20, 2016

Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Agent Lee Tartt, 44, of Grenada, died honorably in the line of duty Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Tishomingo County. He was born December 15, 1971 in Grenada to James Perry "Buddy" and Jean Tutor Tartt. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and earned a degree in Criminal Justice at Delta State University. Lee...

Marie Redwine

Marie Redwine

Feb 17, 2016

Mrs. Marie Redwine, 92, of Carroll County, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Grenada. She was born December 27, 1923 in Coffeeville to Isom and Blanche Sullivan Wright. She was a member of Malmaison Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 19, 2016...

Robert Bailey Buchanan

Robert Bailey Buchanan

Feb 11, 2016

Mr. Bob Buchanan Philipp, MS Mr. Robert Bailey "Bob" Buchanan, 75, of Philipp, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 27, 1940 in Philipp to George Woodrow and Sammie Elizabeth Ray Buchanan. He was a retired warehouse supervisor for Wade, Inc. and a master mechanic. Mr. Buchanan was a member of Philipp Presbyterian Church...

Clyde Eugene Shaw

Clyde Eugene Shaw

Feb 5, 2016

Mr. Clyde Eugene Shaw passed away peacefully at his home in Coffeeville on February 5, 2016 at the age of 81. Mr. Shaw is survived by his siblings Mildred Respess of Lambert, MS and Malcolm Shaw of Coffeeville, as well as a host of adoring nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Jeri (Bishop) and siblings...

John Liberto

John Liberto

Feb 4, 2016

Mr. John "Johnny" Liberto, 64, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born November 28, 1951 in Cefalù, Sicily to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Liberto. He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. He worked for several area pharmacies,...

Warren Garrard

Warren Garrard

Feb 2, 2016

Warren Garrard, Jr. 92, passed away peacefully at his home on St. Simon Island, GA around 1 p.m. on February 2, 2016. His wife of 61 years, Dottie, and their Certified Nurse Assistant were with Warren when he took his last breaths and quietly departed. Warren suffered a massive stroke in 2002 and had 24/7 assistance at home since that...

Verilyn S. Willis

Verilyn S. Willis

Jan 30, 2016

Mrs. Verilyn S. Willis, 66, of Oakland, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. She was born January 6, 1950 in Muleshoe, TX to Vernon Edgar and Frances Neoma Swanner McGinn. She was the former owner of Movie Madness in Grenada. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 3,...

J.W. Blakely

J.W. Blakely

Jan 29, 2016

Mr. J.W. Blakely, 89, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Grenada Living Center. He was born January 7, 1927 in Montgomery County to William Henry and Josephine Lishman Blakely. Mr. Blakely retired as Superintendent of the Grenada Water Department, a World War II US Navy Veteran, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner where he had recently...

Jean Schiele

Jean Schiele

Jan 27, 2016

Mrs. Jean Grantham Schiele, 85, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Providence Assisted Living. She was born September 13, 1930 in Carroll County to James O. and Mary Myrtle Vance Grantham. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Carroll County, a former employee of First Tennessee Bank and a devoted homemaker. Funeral services will...

Sandra Bennett Culley

Sandra Bennett Culley

Jan 15, 2016

Sandra Olivia Bennett Culley, 65, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Grenada Living Center. She was born May 4, 1950 in Grenada. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a retired construction worker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 18, 2016 from the Chapel of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service...

Shorty Enis

Shorty Enis

Jan 13, 2016

Mr. Shorty Enis, 73, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada. A private, family burial will take place. He is survived by two sons.

Latania Rae Harrison

Latania Rae Harrison

Jan 7, 2016

Miss LaTania Rae Harrison, 55, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford where she was a resident. She was born July 4, 1960 in Grenada to George and Elsie Roberts Harrison. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Yalobusha County...

Ida Paulette Carver

Ida Paulette Carver

Jan 4, 2016

Mrs. Ida Paulette Carver, 60, of Holcomb, passed away January 4, 2016 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born September 13, 1955 in Waynesboro to William Eugene and Naullene Rainey Richardson. She was an active member of Holcomb United Methodist Church where she enjoyed Bible study, being part of the United Methodist Women and serving...

Debra M. Ray

Debra M. Ray

Jan 2, 2016

Mrs. Debra McClamrock Ray, 62, of Greenwood, formerly of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1953 in Grenada to Kayo and Margaret Kincaid McClamrock. She was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenwood and a Founding Member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Grenada. Past member of the Board...

Jennie Pritchard

Jennie Pritchard

Jan 2, 2016

Funeral services for Jamie "Jennie" Marascalco Pritchard, will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at 11:00 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada under the direction of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Reverend Gregory Plata will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday evening at McKibben and...

Annette Holland Smith

Annette Holland Smith

Jan 1, 2016

Mrs. Annette Holland Smith, 61, of Grenada, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Grenada. She was born August 27, 1954 in Charleston, MS. She retired after having worked at Luvata in Grenada for over 32 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday,...

Jeanette Brown Williams

Jeanette Brown Williams

Dec 31, 2015

Mrs. Jeanette Brown Williams, 71, of Holcomb, formerly of Clarksdale, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1943 in Pascagoula to Sayles Laverne and Gertrude Ellis Brown. She was a retired store clerk and a member of Holcomb Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2016 from...

Etoile Tallant Barker

Etoile Tallant Barker

Dec 29, 2015

Mrs. Etoile Starnes Tallant Barker, 99, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Grenada. She was born December 9, 1916 in Calhoun County to Doan and Velma Peden Starnes. She retired from the Batesville Hosiery Mill and was a Baptist. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 31, 2015...

Mable Willingham

Mable Willingham

Dec 27, 2015

Mrs. Mable Wilbourn Willingham, 88, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born September 18, 1927 in Coffeeville to Clyde and Wilma Cook Wilbourn. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and had worked for many years at Pennaco Hosiery and later at Conerly's Shoes. She was...

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