McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service

Mrs. Sherry Thomas Pyron, 77, of Tupelo, formerly of Grenada, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born December 6, 1945 in French Camp to Beryl and Iva Love Strain Thomas. A devoted homemaker, Sherry will long be remembered as a wonderful mother and "Nana". She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada and was active in the JOY Sunday school class. Sherry enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends and always loved to cook and share her wonderful food with those she loved. She possessed a giving heart and her selfless spirit will be carried in the hearts of those she loved for many years to come. Funeral services will be...

Carolyn Fedric Laster, loving wife, mother and grandmother, community volunteer, and life long Grenadian, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 76 following a long illness she faced with her typical strength, optimism and humor. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and deep love for her family, friends and hometown. Carolyn was born February 24, 1946, in Grenada, MS. She graduated from John Rundle High School in 1964, and she continued her education at Mississippi College for Women until the love of her life took her on what would be the ride of a lifetime to Livingston, AL, where they married on September 22, 1965. While she returned to MSCW, and he to Mississippi State...

Ms. Sharon Felker Jackson, 62, of Tupelo, a Grenada native, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1959 in Jena, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul Guy and Marianne Felker. Sharon had spent most of her working life in banking. In her spare time, she enjoyed crochet, artwork, reading, and gardening. While she enjoyed many hobbies, spending time with her girls and her grandchildren was what she cherished most. Sharon was a life-long Christian and was of the Baptist faith. Sharon will be forever remembered for her ability to light up a room with her smile and her vibrant personality. A service to celebrate her life will be held at...

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Tatum Collins, 88, of Grenada, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 8, 1934 in Pontotoc County to Omer Alfonzo and Ruby Jewel Gray Tatum. Mrs. Collins worked as a cosmetologist for many years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greenville. She was a good standing member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Tuesday at McKibben and Guinn. The committal service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the...

Mrs. Catherine Louise Clanton Walton, 90, of Gore Springs, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center - Grenada. She was born March 14, 1932 in Gore Springs to Earl Calvin and Lillie Louise Gillon Clanton. Catherine was a devoted homemaker and will lovingly be remembered for the many wonderful meals she prepared for her family. She was a faithful member of Gore Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada. Private burial will follow in the Gore Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at McKibben and...

Big Bad Bob...signing off. On January 10, 2022, Robert Everett Evans Jr, age 81 took a detour from a planned vacation to his beloved southern escape of Key West to a more heavenly northern destination. Let's hope the stone crab and gin and tonics are abundant. Bob was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1940 and according to his tales of personal achievement, accomplished many feats. He worked side by side with Jack Crystal at WELO Radio Station, supplied the Tupelo football team with the most perfectly chilled water during time outs and could handle a tire tool with Elvis as good as the next guy. During the Battle of Oxford, MS, the Tupelo National Guard unit's most skilled...

Mr. Carey Wade Tackett, 54, of Coffeeville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1967 in Red Bay, AL to the late James Edwin Tackett and Susan Ann Lucas Mason. Carey had worked at Eljer Plumbing in Verona for a number of years and also as an installer for Dish Network. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved to hunt when in season. Memorial service plans are private. Survivors include three daughters, Brittany Fairhurst of Huntsville, AL, Karmen Tackett of Mantachie and Jessica Rogers of Dorsey; one son, Thomas Underwood(Amanda) of Mantachie; one sister, Angela Perry of Hattiesburg; three brothers, Keith Tackett(Darren Crow) of...

Norman Cooke Henry, beloved widower of Sherry Young Henry, father of Paige Henry Brown, Thomas C. Klinck, and Kara L. Vega, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at UMMC Grenada, MS. Norman was born August 21, 1945 in Greenwood, MS to Alexander Valentine Henry and Robbie Holloway Henry of Pace, MS. Norman grew up on the family farm 2 miles south of Pace, MS on the banks of the Bogue Phalia. During his childhood he was a boy scout, played football, enjoyed hunting and fishing, practiced carpentry with his grandfather and assisted with the farm operations. Norman graduated from Rosedale high school in 1963 and then attended Delta State University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha...

Mrs. Peggy Ingold Leggett, 91, of Grenada, MS passed away February 9, 2021 at her son's home in Niceville, FL. She was born January 18, 1930 in Belzoni, MS. For the past 52 years, Peggy was a resident of Grenada, MS, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Grenada. A private family service at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada will be officiated by Dr. John Boler and Dr. Jim Nunnelee and assisted by Wayne Roberts. Peggy grew up in Indianola, MS where she later met and married the Love of Her Life, Archie C. Leggett of Ruleville, MS. They were married on November 8, 1948 and in 2019, they celebrated 71 years of marriage. After marriage, they initially lived in Ruleville...

Ms. Betty Jean Hodges Crouch Moon, 70, of Saltillo, formerly of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born August 16, 1950 in Grenada to Albert Russell and Blanche Marie Carpenter Hodges. She had spent most of her working career as an office manager having worked most recently at North Mississippi Medical Center. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church - Tupelo. Jean enjoyed cooking and was happiest when she was doing something to help someone else. She had a true servant's heart. Jean enjoyed opening up her home to family and friends to gather and had a special gift of interacting with children. Traveling and...

Mrs. Thelma Joiner Davis, 91, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center - West Point. She was born April 25, 1929 to Clarence and Inez Chatham Joiner. Mrs. Davis was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Thelma and her late husband, Paul, enjoyed spending their latter years in Grenada where they were active members of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Prior to moving to Grenada, they lived in Minter City and were members of Minter City Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis will be laid to rest in the Grenada Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Survivors include one daughter, Diane Davis O'Neal and her husband, Bob;...

Mr. Archie C. Leggett, 93, of Grenada, MS died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at UMMC Grenada. He was born December 12, 1926 in Drew, MS. Archie was an active member of First Baptist Church in Grenada. A private graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery will be officiated by Brother John Boler and Brother Jim Nunnelee and assisted by Wayne Roberts. Archie grew up in Ruleville, MS before serving in the army becoming a Veteran of World War ll. After returning from the war he met and married the Love of His Life, Peggy Juawice Ingold of Indianola, MS. They were married on November 8, 1948. In 2019, they celebrated 71 years of marriage. They made their home in Greenwood, MS where Archie worked for...

Benjamin Lee Ferguson, 42, of Ripley, formerly of Grenada, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born March 8, 1977 in Grenada and was a graduate of Grenada High School and Holmes Community College. Lee was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ripley and was avid outdoorsman and fisherman. Lee was a man of many skills and spent a great deal of his life working in carpentry and construction. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Jason Franklin, Pastor of First United Methodist Church - Ripley, officiating. Interment...

Armond Francis LeClair of Grenada, Mississippi, known to his many friends and family as "Lee", passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the age of 93, with his family by his side. Beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lee was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on May 14, 1926, to Bernard Charles and Ruby Mae LeClair. Lee was one of six children and spent his youth on the family farm. As a young man, he enlisted in the Army to serve his country during World War II. At the end of the war, Lee returned to Michigan and worked as a State Trooper. Lee's real passion, however, was in manufacturing and sales and soon he found himself at Brunswick Corporation working in...

Mr. Kenneth Wayne McMahan, 75, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Grenada Living Center. He was born August 3, 1943 in Calhoun County to George Edward and Lucy Dale Parker McMahan. He retired as a supervisor at Shannon Chair in Woodland and was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada. Kenneth loved gospel music and enjoyed singing any time that he could. Funeral services were held Friday, June 21, 2019 at Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada with Rev. Sherman Barnette and Rev. Johnny Cherry officiating. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Vardaman. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Holland McMahan; two daughters, June Griffin(Grant) and...