Dorothy Anne Galeone Howell

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Anne Galeone Howell announce that she passed away at the age of 104 on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  “Gram” was our family’s role model and matriarch, and she was the best woman we knew.  Born on August 23, 1920, in Riverside, RI, Dorothy was the third of seven children in an Irish-Italian family.  She graduated from St. Mary Academy - Bay View and a nursing school affiliated with Yale University.  She cherished the years she spent working as a labor and delivery nurse at the Homeopathic Hospital of Rhode Island.  In 1945, she married Herman Howell.  They lived in New York and Indiana before settling in Grenada, MS in 1956.  She was a doting mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  Dorothy was a long-time member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, serving for decades as eucharistic minister and attending daily mass.  God and family meant everything to Dorothy.  Into her 80s, she cooked delicious meals each weekday just in case a hungry family member dropped by (and knowing this, we always did).  Her spaghetti, meatballs, and hot Italian sausage were legendary.   She loved to travel, crochet, and cheer on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.  We will dearly miss Gram’s unconditional love, quick wit, friendship, and food.

She is survived by her children Suzanne Robinson and her husband Clyde, Steve Howell and his wife Sandra, and Deborah Patterson; her grandchildren Stephanie Raper and her husband David, Matthew Howell and his wife Sabrina, Nathan Howell and his wife Jennifer, and Casey Patterson; her great grandchildren Alexandra Holland-Upp and her husband Matthew, and Cooper, Macy, and Rebecca Howell; her great-great grandchildren Taylor and Bentley Upp; and a host of adoring nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her six siblings, her husband Herman, and her son-in-law Roger.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to mass on Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude or Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi which facilitated the adoption of her great-great grandson Bentley.

Dan Ferguson Buzzarde

Mr. Dan Ferguson Buzzarde, 87, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1937 in Greenwood to LaVerne Ernest Sr. and Tine Etta Ferguson Buzzarde. Dan honorably served our country in both the US Navy and the US Air Force.  He worked for many years as the night auditor at The Monte Cristo Restaurant and Motel and also as a night auditor at Sunburst Bank.  Dan spent his last working life at Heatcraft and then Luvata in Grenada.  A truly devout Catholic, he was a faithful member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada.  He served in the Knights of Columbus as a 3rd and 4th Degree Knight and as a Grand Knight.  Dan found solace in writing books, poetry, and song lyrics. His works include “Dragons Don’t Cry”, “The Late Great Christmas”, and “Dirge For The Angels”, available on Amazon. His poetry was published in the “America at the Millennium, The Best Poems and Poets of the 20th Century”, “Outstanding Poets of 1998”, “Best Poems of 1997”, and “American Poetry Anthology 1983”. He also enjoyed Ole Miss Football and keeping up with the Manning Family.

The family will have a visitation on Tuesday, December 17th, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary will immediately follow visitation in the Chapel of McKibben and Guinn. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM, December 18, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Parish Grenada. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A repast will follow at St Peter Parish Family Life Center.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Rosa Messina Mardis Buzzarde “Miss Rosie”; daughters, Susan Allen of Clinton, Karol Moss of Judsonia, AR, Danette Woods (Kevin) of Mobile, AL, stepdaughters, Mary Theresa Mardis of Grenada and Margherita Davenport (Randy) of Stockton, CA; stepsons, Jim Mardis (Pamela) of Mount Dora, FL, Joe Mardis of Jackson, MS, Pat Mardis of Grenada, and John Mardis (Breianna) of Water Valley, MS; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and Tine Etta; sister, Wanda Camille Buzzarde; brother, L. E. Buzarde, Jr.; and Dan’s daughter Mary Theresa Carr Ambron.

In lieu of flowers, please consider offering a mass in memory of Dan, or make a tax-deductible charitable contribution to “The Catholic Foundation”, memo section “Messina Memorial Trust” and mail to: Catholic Foundation, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS 39225-2248

Pallbearers will be Christopher Kyle Lusk, Robert Dan Ellis Moss, Joe Liberto, Bob Holland, Raymond Liberto, Luther Owens, and David Livingston.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Woods, Randy Davenport, Buddy Honeycutt, and Michael Liberto.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

Margaret Arnold James

Margaret (“Maggie”) Arnold James, 81, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Providence Assisted Living. She was born October 12, 1943, in Lafayette County, MS to Irel Henry and Mamie Jean Neal Arnold. 

            Maggie worked at the University of Mississippi J.D. Williams Library for five years. She loved Oxford and was a huge fan of the Ole Miss Rebels. She never missed a game, even when she could not go in person, and when she did attend in person, she stayed until the very end. She especially loved watching the Pride of the South Marching Band, an organization she proudly supported.

            Maggie worked in health sciences for more than 25 years – in case management at St. Joseph’s Hospital and as an administrative assistant in Allied Health at Baptist College of Health Sciences in Memphis, TN, where she retired in 2014.

            After her retirement, she moved to Grenada, MS, where she was an active member of the Grenada Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution and the Grenada Garden Club. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, but always joked that she was “on loan” to the All Saints Episcopal Church, where she volunteered at their food pantry.  

            Maggie loved spending time with her family. She was known by many as “Mimi,” a nickname lovingly given to her by her grandchildren, but adopted by friends and family alike. 

            A funeral mass will be celebrated at noon on Monday, November 25, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada. Interment will follow in the Tula Cemetery in Tula, MS. A Rosary will be held in Maggie’s memory at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 25, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service Monday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. 

            Survivors include her three daughters, Lisa Thomas (Wesley) of Grenada, Carla Fox (Paul) of Somerville, TN, and Diana Rumrill (Bob) of Rainbow City, AL; grandchildren Jordan Thomas, Ellen Thomas, Caroline Alderson, Anna Bruno, James Bruno, Vincent Bruno, Robert Rumrill (Sheri), Ryan Rumrill (Natasha), Ranger Rumrill (Katelyn); great-grandchildren Jasper, Cade, Claire, Keeton, and Rylie Rumrill; and a host of nieces and nephews.

            Maggie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Malcolm James; son, Jimmy Bruno; and grandsons, Brett Alderson and Riley Rumrill.  

            The family would like to thank Providence Assisted Living and her sitters Sarah McClain and Kierra Meeks for the wonderful care they provided in her final days.

            Memorial donations can be made to the Grenada Chapter DAR or All Saints Food Pantry. 

James Ernest Cook, Sr.

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 company.  In 1976, he founded Cook’s Appliance and Furniture, a business his family continues to operate to this day.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing and coin collecting.  James was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada and was also a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus.  He will long be remembered as a loving husband and father.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada.  Interment will follow in the Cook Family Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service Monday at the church.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Grace Michele Cook; son, James Ernest Cook, Jr. of Grenada; brother, William Cook(Diane) of Tillatoba; two grandsons, Andrew James Cook and Phillip Charles Cook; and a great-granddaughter, Leia Grace Cook.

James is preceded in death by his parents.

Andrew Cook, John Cook, John Austin Cook, Phillip Cook, Will Cook and Raymond Liberto will honor James by serving as pallbearers and carry him to rest in the Cook Family Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

Frank Peter Liberto

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 of Mississippi.  Frank worked for a number of years as the Director of the Respiratory Therapy department at the Grenada County Hospital.  Later, he enjoyed his time in the classroom as a science teacher at Southaven High School.  Frank was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada and a devout Catholic.  Frank knew the importance of giving back to his community and served in numerous ways through the years including his time of service as a member and past-president of the Board of the Grenada County school system.  Frank was an avid traveler and loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  Interment will follow in the Liberto family plot at Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Family and friends will gather for visitation from 12:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday at the church.

Survivors include his three daughters, Resie Gerken(Ryan) of Knoxville, TN, Gina Liberto(Thomas Auten) of Signal Mountain, TN and Sara Liberto of Palm Desert, CA; three sisters, Carrie Gibert(Stanley) of Knoxville, TN, Diane Davis Brown(Robert) of Coronado, CA and Christine Liberto of Santa Rosa, CA; five brothers, Dr. Vincent Liberto(Connie) of Jackson, Michael Liberto(Barbara) of Grenada, Dr. John Liberto of Biloxi, Christopher Liberto(Deanna) of Medina, TN and Raymond Liberto(Myra) of Grenada; four grandchildren, Hampton Gerken, Campbell Gerken, Harrison Auten and Finn Auten; a host of nieces and nephews, and his special guardian angel, Lou Golding of Grenada.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be Paul Marascalco, Louie Marascalco, Keith Liberto, Paul Liberto, Hampton Gerken and Hayden Beck.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Louis Marascalco, David Daigneault, Jimmy Brown, Harrison Auten, Finn Auten and Adam Liberto.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

 Joseph Boone

 Joseph Fillmore Boone, Sr., 95, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Grenada.

Born on July 26, 1929, in Memphis, Tennessee, Joe was the son of Lemuel D. and Clara McWilliams Boone. When he was three, the family moved to Grenada, where he would grow deep roots in the community.

Joe graduated from John Rundle High School, where he was the star fullback on the football team. He went on to attend the University of Mississippi, where he was a proud member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After his time at Ole Miss, he served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

Shortly after returning from service, Joe met the love of his life, Katie Walton. They married and spent nearly 68 wonderful years together. Together, they owned and operated Grenada Hardware, a downtown institution that served the community for many decades. Joe was known for his generosity, often helping those in need, even at personal loss.

A devout Catholic, Joe was a founding member of St. Peter Catholic Church, where he was actively involved throughout his life. His commitment to the community extended beyond his faith; he served on the Grenada County School Board and held leadership positions in several local men's clubs.

In his spare time, Joe enjoyed playing golf, a sport he was passionate about, and was a devoted fan of the Ole Miss Rebels Football Team. His love for his family, faith, and community was evident in all aspects of his life.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Katherine Boone Phelps, and her husband, Bill, of Houston, Texas; his son, Joey Boone, and his husband, Luis Lopez, of Kissimmee, Florida; and his two cherished grandchildren, Boone and Caroline Phelps. He also leaves behind beloved nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and nephews, all of whom he treasured.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Katie Walton Boone, and his two brothers, L.D. Boone, Jr. and Owen James Boone.

A funeral mass to celebrate Joe's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada. Interment will follow in the Boone family plot at Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. A Rosary will be held immediately following visitation in the Chapel at McKibben and Guinn.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Walton, Terry Walton, David McElwrath, Lee Boone, Boone Phelps, Luis Lopez, and Bill Phelps. Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Hudson.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful caregivers at Providence Assisted Living and Adoration Hospice for the compassionate care and support they provided to Joe.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada (662-307-2694).

 Frank Marascalco

Frank Marascalco, 76, of Grenada, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was a graduate of John Rundle High School in 1964, and received his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1972.  Frank was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was also active in the Knights of Columbus.  He was a Pharmacist in Grenada for over 50 years and had a passion for helping his customers and the people of Grenada in any way he could.  Frank was a very family-oriented man, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was the rock of the family.  

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday evening at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.  Rosary will immediately follow visitation in the funeral home chapel.

He is survived by his wife, Dolly Marascalco; daughter, Dr. Angela Skidmore and her husband Dr. Mark Skidmore; son, Joseph Marascalco and his wife Kaya; his granddaughters, Alaina and Anna Skidmore; three sisters, Grace Mattei, Mary Cervetti and Catherine Foti as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Marascalco, and sisters Rose Marie Marascalco and Annette Ciaramitaro.  

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

Arnold Lane Tucker

Mr. Arnold Lane Tucker, 94, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Greenwood.  He was born October 4, 1928 in Kosciusko to Owen Lamar and Gladys Steed Tucker.  Lane honorably served our country in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  A gifted orator with the most distinct voice, Lane spent over 60 years working in Radio and TV broadcasting.  Mr. Tucker knew the importance of giving back to his community and served in numerous capacities including working with the Grenada Chamber of Commerce and serving on the Board of Directors at both Grenada Lake Medical Center and Kirk Academy.  While all of the above tells a little about the life he lived, he will be remembered best by his family for his devotion and selflessness he displayed to each of them.  

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Andrew Nguyen and Father Arokia Savio officiating.  Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Irene Tucker; two daughters, Linda Brogan(Jackie) of Grenada and Elaine Black(Buddy) of Greenville; two sons, Mike Tucker(Betty) and Scott Tucker(Brandy), both of Madison; eight grandchildren, Lacy Radicioni(Wesley), Christopher Hodges(Brook), Hunter Black(Laadi), Mary Courtney Johns(Josh), Avery Tucker, Michael Tucker, Mason Tucker and Elijah Tucker; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.

Pallbearers will be Allen Ainsworth, Christopher Hodges, Keith Nail, Kevin Pryor, Wesley Radicioni and Michael Tucker.  Hunter Black, Alex Bush, Ben Bush, Josh Johns and Eli Tucker will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

          Mary Wilhelmina Daly

 

Mary Wilhelmina Daly, 76, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS on December 15, 2022 after an extended illness. She resided in Grenada having lived the last 1½ years at Grenada Rehabilitation and Health Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Rush and Elizabeth Daly, a sister, Helen Hailey and a brother John B. Daly.
Survivors include three sisters, Patricia Kelley of Nashville, TN, Dorothy Spencer (Ed) of Jackson, MS, Kathy Baker (Davis) Columbus, MS; and a brother, Bill Daly (Sharon) of Grenada – in addition to a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary was born May 24, 1946 in Louisville, KY and spent her youngest years in nearby Bardstown, KY. She moved to Grenada, MS in 1952 where she attended Lizzie Horn Elementary and graduated from John Rundle High School. She received her LPN license and served in several hospitals and nursing homes. She spent the majority of her career at Dugan Memorial Home in West Point, MS. Because she was single and had no children, she always volunteered to work on holidays so those with children could be off.  
She loved to dance, having taken lessons in tap and ballet as a youth.  She also loved music and the classic movies. In addition, she spent hours patiently practicing her craft in the art of plastic canvas needlepoint. Miss Daly loved to sing in the choir and was an active communicant of St. Peters Catholic Church as long as she was able. 
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, December 19 at 1:00 followed by a funeral mass at 2:00, all at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada. Interment will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Grenada.

The family requests any memorials be sent to St. Peters Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901 or the charity of your choice.

                   Patrice Camille Marascalco Adcock

Patrice Camille Marascalco Adcock, 69, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born January 27, 1953 in Clarksdale to Carmelo Joseph “Bone” and Robbie Frances Carpenter Marascalco.  Patrice was an active parishioner of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford and was also, in previous years, a parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada where she taught Sunday school and was a leader in the CYO.  Patrice obtained an Associates Degree from Holmes Community College, completed her undergraduate work at Delta State University and ultimately obtained a Masters Degree in Education from University of Mississippi.  She enjoyed a long, prosperous career as a teacher in the gifted program at Grenada Elementary School. 

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Mark Shoffner and Father Arokia Savio officiating.  Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Family and friends will gather from 12:00 noon until service time Tuesday at the church.

Survivors include two sons, Dr. Christopher Joseph Marascalco Cummins of Oxford and Andrew Simon Cummins(Rachael) of Walls; one sister, Gilda Richardson of Grenada; three brothers, Dr. Carl Marascalco of Grenada, Glen Marascalco(Sebrina) of Grenada and Mark Marascalco of Fairhope, AL; and five grandchildren, Isabella Camille Cummins, Sarah Grace Cummins, Charles Edward Cummins, Lynlee Marie Marascalco Cummins and Andrew Simon Cummins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

 Harvey B. Caldwell III

Harvey B. Caldwell III, of Carrollton, MS, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 78.

Harvey was born on August 28, 1943, in Jackson, TN, to Harvey and Mary Lou Caldwell. After graduating high school in Vaiden, MS, he proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his military service he completed his Associates Degree at Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS. He worked as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Harvey was a proud passionate member of the Catholic faith. He could always be found in the kitchen at the church. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree, Former District Deputy, 20 year Degree Team member and proud member of Knights of Columbus Council 10443.

Those who know Harvey best will miss his recipe sharing, poker playing, and colloquialisms “You know what I am trying to say”.

Harvey is survived by his brother David Caldwell of Flowood, MS. He has two daughters Julie Caldwell and Beth Capezio both of New Jersey. His son Harvey “Rusty” B. Caldwell IV and his daughter-in-law Penelope Caldwell of Bradley Beach, New Jersey. One niece Kim and two nephews Neely and David. Five grandchildren Mary, Sarah, Emily, Laura, and Teagan. Two grand-dogs Ryan and Eva. Many close friends who he considered family.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Neely D. Caldwell. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 10443, St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Grenada, MS.

A memorial mass will be held for Harvey on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada.  

  Rosemary C. Merriman

Mrs. Rosemary C. Merriman, 98, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility.  She was born April 10, 1924 in Clarksdale to Pete and Rosa Serio Campassi.  Rosemary was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  She worked alongside her husband and managed Conerly’s Shoe Store in Grenada for many years.  Mrs. Merriman served as President of the American Legion Auxiliary from 1996-1997.  She also served as Youth and Children Chairman as well as Americanism Chairman in the Auxiliary.  Rosemary enjoyed many years of service as Girls State Director.  She was also an avid golfer.  While her devotion to her church and her country were evident, her family was paramount to her.  She will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother for generations to come.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Arokia Savio officiating.  Interment will follow in the Merriman family plot at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Grenada.  Family and friends will gather from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Kay Vaughn of Ridgeland, Jennifer Lou Ivy (Dub) of Florence and Margaret Ann Wimberley (Randy) of Grenada; two sons, Ronald J. Merriman, Sr., (Barbara) and Patrick H. Merriman, both of Grenada; a daughter-in-law, Martha Merriman of Grenada; brother, Sam Campassi(Nancy) of Spear Fish, SD; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 71 years, Edwin Harold Merriman, Sr., son, Edwin Harold Merriman, Jr. and three brothers, Robert, Pete and Charles Campassi.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Forrest, Scott Forrest, Hal Merriman, John Lake Merriman, Joey Merriman and Patrick Merriman.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the Staff of Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility for the exceptional loving care provided to Mrs. Merriman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

    Lane Bennett

Cassie Lane Bennett, 60, of Grenada, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born on October 11th, 1961 to the late Maxine and Gene Bennett. 

 Lane, or “CL,” was a devoted father and husband; a skilled outdoorsman and agriculturist; a savvy entrepreneur; a masterfully self-taught cook and grilling machine; a talented musician; and a friend to everyone he ever met.

 He lived life fully, and that is evident by the love he leaves behind, embodied by his survivors, which include: his wife, Lynn, and three children, Jeremy, Justin, and Cassie; as well as his brothers, Locke and Haley; and an abundant ensemble of extended family members and friends. 

 “It makes me happy to make people happy” is something he would often say, and his survivors will move forward with his spirit and this purpose in heart and mind. 

 He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his grandparents, Mayzell and Earl Haley, as well as Beal and Cassie Bennett.

 Memorials may be directed to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://nami.org/Home) and Dream of Hattiesburg (https://www.dreamofhattiesburg.org/about).

 Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

             Lee Munstenteiger

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 was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada and was active in the Knights of Columbus.  Lee honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was also a member of the American Legion and had served in numerous leadership capacities.  An avid outdoorsman, Lee enjoyed fishing and hunting at every opportunity.  While Lee enjoyed many hobbies, spending time with his family was his most treasured time.  Lee enjoyed sharing his love for Jesus with anyone whom he encountered.  He especially enjoyed sharing gospel tracts with those who needed an uplifting word.  Lee will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday evening at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Nikki Palazzolo(Sam) of Grenada; three grandchildren, Nicholas Palazzolo, Adam Palazzolo and Hannah Palazzolo; sister-in-law, Barb Munstenteiger of Grenada; nieces, Shannon Delinger and Sherry Munstenteiger; and great-nephew, Brandon Munstenteiger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Munstenteiger and a brother, Lester Munstenteiger.

The Knights of Columbus will honor Lee by serving as pallbearers.

Memorials may be directed to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 1235 S. Clark St., Ste 910, Arlington, VA 22202.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

         Irvin Reeves "Buster" Tipton

Bernice Walter Wood

Bernice Walter Wood, 100 years old of Grenada, died November 26, 2021 at Yalobusha County Nursing Home.  She was born September 13, 1921, to George and Ann Walter in Indiana. She moved to Grenada, Mississippi in 1945. She was a devoted mother to six children, giving unselfishly of herself while working at Pennaco Hosiery and taking care of her family.  Bernice was an active communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.  Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden.

Her survivors include four daughters, Miriam Honeycutt (Buddy) of Grenada, Jean Bennett (Billy) of Senatobia, Nancy Peacock (Scott) of Clarksdale, Margaret Terracina (Steve) of Greenville, two sons, David Wood of Grenada, Jim Wood (Pat) of Cleveland, 12 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Karen Ann Munstenteiger

Mrs. Karen Ann Munstenteiger, 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her residence.  She was born January 13, 1943 in St. Cloud, MN to Edwin and Lila Mabus Alberg.  A devoted homemaker, Karen also worked for several years for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Grenada Lake Visitors’ Center.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada and the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary.  In her spare time, she enjoyed golfing, gardening and working in her flowers.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  Family and friends will gather from 9:00 AM until service time Thursday at the church.

Survivors include her husband, Lee Munstenteiger; daughter Nikki Palazzolo(Sam) of Grenada; one brother, Quinton Alberg(Mary) of Buffalo, MN and three grandchildren, Nicholas, Adam and Hannah Palazzolo, all of Grenada.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Yonak and two brothers, Chuck and Larry Alberg.

Memorials may be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Rose Marie Marascalco

Rose Marie Marascalco, the eldest living Marascalco, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19^th in Grenada, Mississippi.  She was born September 13^th, 1923 and just celebrated her 97^th birthday.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Monday, September 21, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.  Interment will follow in the Marascalco family plot at Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.  Social distancing and all other guidelines will be observed. 

Rose, also known as “Little Rose” or “Aunt Rosie” and devout Catholic, was one of the oldest parishioners of St. Peter Catholic Church and daughter to one of the founding families that built the church.  She was also a member of the Ladies Sodality of St. Peter and truly lived life to the fullest.   She left Grenada and made her life in Memphis, TN where she worked as a Bookkeeper for the florist of the Peabody Hotel until her retirement.  Never forgetting her roots, she returned home to Grenada to live out the remainder of her life with family.  Aunt Rosie always had the sweetest smile on her face and was full of humor and personality.   She loved fashion and accessories and was always dressed in the latest trends.  Her willingness to help others, quick wit, and laugh will never be forgotten. 

Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Virginia Fertitta Marascalco; her sisters Mary V. Marascalco and Donie Marie (Anthony) Liberto; her brothers Joseph (T-Joe) Marascalco, Sam P. Marascalco, Charles J. Marascalco, Lewis P. Marascalco and Carmelo Pete (Marie) Marascalco.

Rose Marie is survived by her brother John (Rosemarie) Marascalco, Los Angeles, CA; and a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Curlee Boone, Warren Guillory, Paul Liberto, Raymond Liberto, Paul Marascalco, Monroe McCormick, Edward Stahl and Samuel Stewart.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Catholic Church Catholic Church or the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.

Rose Marie Marascalco

              Jerome  Boudreaux passed away May 21, 2020.

                      

                      Ann M Fergurson 

Ann M Fergurson (87) passed away this morning. She is survived by one son, one daughter, 6 grand children and 10 great grand children. Deborah Bowen, her daughter was taking care of her while she was bedridden. She will be buried at Drew Cementary, Drew, MS along with her sister Madeline C Brown (75) who passed away few months back. May she Rest In Peace and let the perpetual light shine upon her.

  Mellow Joseph Marascalco

             Funeral services for Mellow Joseph “Bone“ Marascalco, 94, of Grenada, were Saturday at St. Peter‘s Catholic Church in Grenada.
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada.
A Rosary was held Friday evening at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada.
Mr. Marascalco died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at the Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville. He was born on July 24, 1925, in Grenada and was the son of the late Charles and Sarah Fertita Marascalco.
            Mr. Marascalco worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. He was a member St. Peter Catholic Church. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II.
Mr. Marascalco was also preceded in death by his wife Robbie Carpenter Marascalco; three sisters, Dona Marascalco, Rose Portera and Mary Portera; and three brothers, Joe Marascalco, Dr. Sam Marascalco and Dr. Frank Marascalco.
He is survived by two daughters, Patrice Adcock of Oxford and Gilda Richardson of Grenada; three sons, Dr. Carl Marascalco and Glen Marascalco of Grenada, and Mark Marascalco of Fairhope, Ala.; one sister Louise Hebron of Indianola, Iowa; one brother Dr. John Marascalco of Grenada; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the Joe Rowland Boys Home in Grenada, French Camp Academy or the Baptist Children‘s Village.
Online condolences may be made on our website at www.nfhgrenada.com.
Mortimer National Funeral Home was s in charge of the arrangements.

Madeline Catherine Brown

                                                Madeline was born on March 4, 1945 and passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

              Madeline was a resident of Grenada, Mississippi at the time of passing.

               Remembering Madeline C. DeWolfe Brown Madeline C. DeWolfe Brown March 4, 1945 - October 27, 2019 Burial Date November 2, 2019.   Memorial service                                for Madeline C. Brown, age 74, of Grenada, are at 9 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019

               at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada.

Mellow Carmella "Pete" Marascalco

Mr. Mellow Carmellow “Pete” Marascalco, 93, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence. Pete was born March 31, 1926 in Grenada to Vincent and Virginia Fertitta Marascalco. A long-time Grenada merchant, Pete worked alongside his brother, Charlie, at Marascalco Dry Goods for over 50 years. He was a World War II Veteran and an active and devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Pete was also an avid gardener and found great joy in his later years sharing vegetables from his garden with friends and family.
         Pete enjoyed keeping close tabs on the stock market, woodworking, roller skating and watching Westerns. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
        A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Michael Marascalco officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday evening at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Rosary will immediately follow visitation at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at McKibben and Guinn.

Survived by eight daughters, Virginia Boone (Curlee) of Grenada; Jeanette Guillory (Warren) of Baton Rouge, LA; Cecilia Stahl (Edward) of Olive Branch; Mary McCormick (Monroe) of Grenada; Glenda Sandroni of Oxford; Anne Geiger (Keith) of Grenada; Joan Stewart of Grenada; Sandra Marascalco of Grand Rapids, MI; one son, Paul Marascalco (Rachel) of Oxford; his sister, Rose Marascalco of Grenada; his brother John S. Marascalco (Rose Marie) of Los Angeles, CA; his daughter-in-law Alice Marascalco of Grenada; twenty four grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren and another great-grandchild expected in September.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Virginia (Fertitta) Marascalco; his wife, Marie Fertitta Marascalco; his son, Vincent de Paul Marascalco; sisters, Mary Marascalco and Donie Liberto; brothers, T. Joe Marascalco, Charlie Marascalco, Sam Marascalco, and Lewis Marascalco; great grandchild Zoe Elizabeth McCormick; and a son-in-law, Stan Sandroni. 

Active Pallbearers are Curlee Boone, Warren Guillory, Edward Stahl, Monroe McCormick, Keith Geiger, Samuel Stewart, Jason Guillory, Steven McCormick. Honorary Pallbearers are Randy McCormick, Anthony McCormick, Joseph Geiger, Cory Geiger, Phillip Geiger,  Christopher Sandroni, Ben Stewart, Vincent Marascalco, II, Benjamin Marascalco, and Matthew Marascalco. 

Memorials may be directed to the ALS Association, Angelman's Syndrome Foundation or St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

            Johnny Marascalco 

John Marascalco passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 68. He was the beloved husband for 34 years to Mary Marascalco; loving father to Nicole Beck (Roger); brother of Louis Marascalco (Sara), Anna Bonomo (Joseph), and Mary Kirn (Theodore). He was preceded in death by his father Salvatore Marascalco, his mother Josephine Marascalco, his sister Angelina Coco (Salvatore), and baby Louis Marascalco. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Taylor Beck Kampen (Craig), Tristen Beck, Joshua Beck, Jaden Beck, Justin Beck and the late baby Nathaniel Beck. And numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John was born and grew up in Grenada, Mississippi and moved to New Orleans in 1971. He retired and moved to Covington in 2015. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Covington where he belonged to the Men's Club and Knights of Columbus, Council 3061. He was a participant of Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, LA for 19 years.

John lived life to the fullest by investing his love into his family and friends. He has left this world a much better place because of his love and compassion. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00 AM until Mass time. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Grenada, MS. A Memorial Mass will also be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, LA.      

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service, 4817 Commerce St., Grenada, MS.

John Bernard Daly

       John Bernard Daly, 82, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 19, after a short bout with cancer, at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Davis and Kathy Baker in Columbus, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick R. and Elizabeth Daly and a sister, Helen Hailey. Survivors include four sisters, Patricia Kelley of Nashville, TN, Mary Daly of Grenada, Dorothy Spencer (Ed) of Jackson, MS, Kathy Baker (Davis) Columbus, MS; and a brother, Bill Daly (Sharon) of Grenada – in addition to a host of nieces and nephews.

John was born August 13, 1936 in Meridian, MS, but spent his formative years in Bardstown, KY where he developed his love for horses. He moved to Grenada, MS in 1952 where he graduated from John Rundle High School. He then proudly volunteered and served a 3-year term in the US Army. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, John completed his education by obtaining a degree in General Business from Mississippi State College. His professional career was in the General Accounting Department with Plough, Inc. (makers of Coppertone & St. Joseph Aspirin) in Memphis, TN.

Mr. Daly was an active communicate of St. Peters Catholic Church and was involved in The Knights of Columbus and all its activities. He was a devoted follower of all things cowboy, rodeo and Mississippi State.

McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, April 22 at 1:00 followed by a funeral mass at 2:00, all at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.

The family requests any memorials be sent to St. Peters Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901 or the charity of your choice.

      Mrs. Olga Holzheimer Shiver

       Mrs. Olga Holzheimer Shiver, 88, of Coffeeville, passed away Wednesday, Oct, 24, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford.
She was born April 16, 1930, in Sandberg, Germany, to Emil and Bernhardine Koth Holzheimer. She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in gardening, growing flowers and cooking for her family. She also thoroughly enjoyed swimming and did so at every opportunity. Mrs. Shiver was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.  Interment will follow in the Coffeeville Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.
     Survivors include two daughters, Margareta Dotson (Donnie) and Yvonne Shiver, both of Coffeeville; one son David R. Shiver Jr. (Cathy), of Batesville; five grandchildren, Michael Haas (Amanda), Jennifer LeBlanc (Robert), Jason Solis, Joshua Solis and David R. Shiver III; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David R. Shiver; daughter Linda Geeslin; and siblings, Rita Koth, Friedrick Holzheimer, Leo Holzheimer, Elisabeth Rothhaar and Ann Ricker.
Pallbearers will be Dominick Crocker, Donnie Dotson, Andrew Haas, Michael Haas, Robert LeBlanc, David Shiver Jr., David Shiver III and Joshua Solis. Honorary pallbearers will be Zek Crocker and Tri Homan.
     Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

  LeRoy Lewis Jr

     LeRoy Lewis Jr. was born October 7, 1925 in Erie, PA to LeRoy Glen Lewis and Edna Mae Skelton Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda Ruth Lewis; brothers, Lloyd Glen Lewis, Harrison Fred Lewis, Frank Edwin Lewis; sisters, Vivian Mae Lewis Miranda, Velma Mabel Lewis Henry, and Wanda Elaine Lewis Kelly. 
     He is survived by his children, LeRoy Glen Lewis III & wife Ladonna, Susan Gail Lewis Baker & husband John, and Bruce Neal Lewis & wife Carla; his grandchildren, Jennifer Pilat, Lindsey Vermillion, Michael Lewis, Jeff Lewis, Allysa Lewis, and Vicki Lewis and 6 great grandchildren.
Mr. Lewis is a veteran of the US Navy, serving 11 years. During WWII, he served on the submarine, USS Greenling-SS 213 in the South Pacific. He was retired from Dow Chemical after 29 years as a senior electrician. He also had a part-time home tax business. He served on several committees and in several organizations; Senior Citizen Commission of Lake Jackson, City Council of Quintana, Fraternal Order of the Eagles for 43 years, Volunteer at Brazosport Regional Medical Center for 3 years, worked the voting polls around Brazoria County for more than a decade, and is a fourth degree in the Knights of Columbus.

Restwood Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, February 23, 2018

11:00 am

 Jim Huddleston

Mr. James Edward Huddleston, 71, of Scobey, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1946 in Batesville to George Benjamin and Hazel Louise Blount Huddleston.  He was a retired warehouse supervisor at ADP in Grenada and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada with Father Arokia Savio officiating.  Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Jane Marcotte Huddleston; three sons, Tim Huddleston and his wife, Lisa of Greenwood, Garth Huddleston and his wife, Tammy of Duck Hill and Jason Huddleston and his wife, Stacy of Cascilla; one brother, George Benjamin Huddleston and his wife, Olean of Lake Village, AR and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janie Perry.

Pallbearers will be Howard Booker, Shane Correro, Tim McKelroy, Eddie Moorman, William Strider and Benji Vance.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com

Fr. Martin Matthew Ruane

Grenada

Fr. Martin Matthew Ruane, 76, passed away May 15, 2015, at St. Dominic Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Menlough, Co. Galway, Ireland, on December 20, 1938, son of the late, Martin and Margaret Ruane of Garbally House.

He was the second of seven siblings raised on a small dairy farm. Fr. Ruane attended the local school after which he went on to St. Jarlath's Minor Seminary in Tuam. From there, he moved to the Major Seminary, St. Patrick's College, Carlow, where he completed his philosophy and theological studies.

Fr. Ruane was ordained on June 8, 1963, at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow, for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson. He arrived in the diocese on September 4, 1963, and shortly thereafter took up his first assignment at Our Lady of Victories in Pascagoula. From there, he moved to St. Patrick in Meridian. In 1970, he was appointed the pastor of All Saints in Belzoni, where he served for ten years. Next, he pastored at Holy Savior in Clinton where he was best noted for leading the people in building their new sanctuary.

After spending two years at Annunciation in Columbus, Fr. Ruane moved to St. Jude in Pearl, where he served for twelve years, his longest tenure. He spent one year at St. John, Crystal Springs and St. Martin, Hazlehurst, before finally settling in at St. Peter, Grenada and its mission, St. John, Charleston. 

In all, Fr. Ruane had 52 years of dedicated service, and each assignment brought him great joy in his ministry. He had an uncanny ability to touch the lives of many people because of his enthusiasm, energy and great love of the Catholic Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Fr. Tommy and Paddy. He is survived by his brothers, John, Michael, and Larry (Maire); and his sister, Annie "Sister Anthony."

Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, 399 Barrow St., Pearl, on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Jude. Interment will take place immediately following at St. Joseph Cemetery in Gluckstadt.

Fr. Ruane will be greatly missed by a large number of people. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Priests' Retirement Fund of the Diocese of Jackson and Biloxi, c/o P.O. Box 2248, Jackson. MS 39225-2248.

Published in Clarion Ledger on May 19, 2015 

 

 

 

 

 

Edwin H. Merriman

Born: June 09, 1920
Died: March 04, 2016

Mr. Edwin Harold Merriman, Sr., 95, of Grenada, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1920 in Oklahoma to Joe and Gretta Pennington Merriman. Mr. Merriman honorably served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps, he had attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant at the time of his discharge. Mr. Merriman had served as the State Commander of the American Legion in Mississippi. He and his family are active members of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada where he was instrumental in the formation of the Knights of Columbus Council 10443. He had been involved in the Knights of Columbus since 1962. Mr. Merriman was a member of the Grenada Lions Club for 45 years where he had been awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He had also previously served on the board of directors of the Grenada Country Club.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday evening at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada. 

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Rosemary C. Merriman; three daughters, Linda Kay Vaughn of Ridgeland, Jennifer Lou Ivy (Dub) of Florence and Margaret Ann Wimberley (Randy) of Grenada; two sons, Ronald J. Merriman, Sr., (Barbara) and Patrick H. Merriman, both of Grenada; a daughter-in-law, Martha Merriman of Grenada; one sister, Bernice M. Sanderson of Edmond, OK; one brother, Robert J. Merriman of Oklahoma City, OK; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Edwin Harold “Eddie” Merriman, Jr. and a sister, Audrey Carter.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Forrest, Scott Forrest, Hal Merriman, John Lake Merriman, Joey Merriman and Patrick Merriman.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Joe Messina along with Tabitha Fant and Tamila Shear with Halcyon Hospice for the excellent care provided to Mr. Merriman.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

       John 'Johnny' Liberto

Born: November 28, 1951
Died: February 04, 2016

Roseline Portera Provine

    Funeral mass for Roseline Portera Provine, 98, of Grenada, is at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at St. Peters Catholic Church. Rosary will precede mass at 1:45 p.m. Interment will follow mass at Oddfellow Cemetery in Grenada.
Visitation is Friday from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Provine died Aug. 13, 2014, in Grenada.
She was born on Oct. 16, 1915, in Grenada, to Frank Portera and Rose Barranco Portera.
Mrs. Provine was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Finley Provine; three sisters, Marie Portera, Angie P. Meki, and Josephine P. Hodges; and five brothers, Nick Portera, Vince Portera, Tony Portera Sr., Pete Portera and Sam Portera.
Mrs. Provine is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Peters Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge..

      Edwin Harold Merriman Jr.

   Funeral services for Edwin �Eddie� Harold Merriman Jr., 68, of Grenada, were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada.  Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
   Visitation was Friday, April 4, from 5  to 7 p.m. at National Funeral Home Chapel.
   Eddie died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at UMMC in Jackson.
   He was born in Clarksdale, Miss., and was the son of Edwin Harold Merriman Sr. and Rosemary Campassi Merriman of Grenada.
   Eddie was employed by the Grenada County Sheriff�s  Department as a bailiff. He  was an active member of  St. Peter Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, District IV Commander of the American Legion Post 35, retired Grenada County 911 Dispatcher, Grenada County Reserve Association,  High School Football official with the MHSAA, former member of the Tie Plant Volunteer Fire Department and retired member of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
   He is survived by his parents and his wife of 44 years, Martha Taylor Merriman of Grenada; a daughter, Kelly Merriman McMullen (Austin) of Nashville; a son, Edwin Harold Merriman III of Batesville; three sisters, Linda Kay Vaughn of Madison, Miss., Jennifer Lou Williams of Florence, Miss., and Margaret Ann Wimberley (Randy) of Grenada; two brothers, Ronald J. Merriman Sr. (Barbara) and Patrick H. Merriman, all of Grenada; four grandchildren, Ainslee Merriman, Zachary Merriman, Reagan McMullen and Mary Austin McMullen.
   Eddie was preceded in death by a brother, Robert James Merriman.
   Father Martin Ruane officiated the services with members of the Knights of Columbus serving as pallbearers.
   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Boys or Girls State, P. O. Box 688 Jackson, MS 39205,  to provide scholarships for deserving students.
   National Funeral Home was in charge.

    Leonard E. Janiszewski Jr.

   Funeral services for Leonard E. Janiszewski Jr., 79, of Grenada, are at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in Lee Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Coila Cemetery in Coila. Father Martin Ruane will officiate the services.
   Visitation is Wednesday, April 9, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home in Winona.
   Mr. Janiszewski died in Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 31, 2014.   
   Mr. Janiszewski was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Dec. 7, 1934. He was a retired accountant and a communicant of St. Peter�s Catholic Church in Grenada. He was a good person and will be missed by many.  
   He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Sudduth Janiszewski; a son, James H. Janiszewski; and his parents, Leonard E. and Josephine Koharski Janiszewski.
   Survivors include his son, Lenny Janiszewski (Nancy) of Grenada; two grandchildren, Jacob Mayhan and Hannah Janiszewski of Grenada; three sisters, Lorraine Nash of California, Rosalie Hunlock of Nanticoke, Pa., and Josephine Kline of Scranton, Pa.; and one brother, Henry Janiszewski of Exeter, Pa.
   An online guestbook is available at www.ofhwinona.com.
   Lee Funeral Home is in charge.

Adelphia Chiocco Marascalco

   Adelphia Chiocco Marascalco, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Holcomb, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. She was born May 4, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Domniqua and Jemia Chiocco. She was a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and also a member of the former Ladies Sodality Women’s Group of the church. She was a housewife and beloved mother of eight children.
   Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Garner Harper Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Rosary prayer service will be at 7 p.m in the funeral home chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with Father Martin Ruane officiating.
   She is survived by a son, Louis Marascalco Jr. (Lynne) of Grenada; and six daughters, Annette Smith (Jimmy) of Greenwood, Jamie Pritchard of Grenada, Mary Staten (Bob) of Grenada, Josephine Thornton of Holcomb, Margaret Edwards (Donald) of Holcomb, and Patricia Shankle (Jeff) of Grenada. She was blessed to have 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis Marascalco Sr.; infant daughter, Suzanna Marascalco; infant granddaughter, Memorie Edwards; and infant great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace Staten.
   Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Louis Marascalco III, Lance Smith, Joe Pritchard, Robby Staten, Greg Staten, Michael Harbour, Tanner Thornton, and Christopher Edwards.
   The family requests that memorials be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901.
   Garner Harper Funeral Home is in charge.

Sara Louise Cascio

   Sara Louise Cascio, 90, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in Grenada. She was born on April 24, 1923, in Memphis to John Raymond and Rose Carnaggio. She was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where she loved singing in Italian. She graduated in 1942 from Greenwood High School, and attended Bowling Green University in Kentucky.  As a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and shopping throughout her lifetime.
   Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, from 5-7 p.m., at Garner Harper Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada at 2 p.m., with Father Martin Ruane officiating. Interment will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Greenwood.
   Survivors include a granddaughter, Andrea Cascio Richardson (Marty) of Grenada and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by two great-nieces.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Samuel Charles Cascio; a son, John Anthony Cascio; and also a sister, Rose Ann Raymond Correro.
   Garner Harper Funeral Home is in charge.

  Joan Monahan Westin

Joan Monahan Westin. 84, of Grenada, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her residence.
She was born to Robert and Anna Monahan on March 13, 1929, in Bowling Green, Ky., and was the youngest of four children. She attended Nazareth College and Academy and graduated from College High. She became a registered nurse; did her internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, La., and practiced at what is now Trace Regional Hospital in Houston, Miss., where she was the operating room supervisor and a nurse anesthetist. She attended Ole Miss and occasionally taught nursing at Wood Junior College in Mathiston, Miss. In September 1961, she married Merlin D. Westin of Minneapolis, Minn., and moved to Grenada where her husband, Mer was operations manager at McQuay Perfex Inc., now known as Luvata.
Joan was an active member of the congregation at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada, where she taught Sunday School and served as Eucharistic minister. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, an avid golfer and long time member of the Perry Creek Golf and Racquet Club, where her constant good cheer and remarkable accuracy made her at once a beloved and fearsome competitor.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Eugene “Sonny” Monahan Jr., Frank Spencer Monahan, and Dr. William G. Monahan; and her husband of thirty-five years, Mer Westin.
She is survived by her daughter, Nan Parnell and son-in-law Pete Parnell of Milton, Fla.; two granddaughters, Brittany Parnell Liggins of Goose Creek, S.C., and Katie Parnell of Milton, Fla.; a step-son, Dr. Dennis Westin of Tucson, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Sandra Adelsohn of Laguna Beach, Calif.; and numerous beloved step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2013, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at Garner Harper Funeral Home in Grenada. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Martin Ruane officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Garner Harper Funeral Home is in charge.

  Camille Campassi Dantone

Camille Campassi Dantone, 93, of Grenada, formally of Clarksdale, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at All Saint’s House in Grenada. She was born on May 18, 1919, in Clarksdale, Miss., to Silvio and Carrie Garbarina Campassi. She was a faithful communicant of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Clarksdale where she served as organist. She later became a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was cherished by many friends. She was a former golfer, and she loved Ole Miss and the New York Giants.
Visitation was Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services followed at St. Peter’s at 11 a.m. with Father Martin Ruanne officiating. Interment followed in Oakridge Cemetery in Clarksdale.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Rena) Dantone of Grenada and Brad Dantone of Memphis; a grandson, Chris Dantone of Birmingham, Ala.; and two granddaughters, Debbie (Paul) Fava of Arlington, Tenn., and Diane (Jim) Youngblood of Clarksdale. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Allie Fava, Leeann Youngblood, Michael Fava, and Abbey Fava.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Campassi.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901 or First United Methodist Church 161 Line St., Grenada, MS 38901.
Garner Harper Funeral Home was in charge.

     Lavonne Perrin

   Lavonne “Tootie” Perrin, 84, of Grenada MS, died May 23, 2012 at her residence.
   She was born on Jan. 22, 1928, in Galva, Iowa to Einar and Hester Johnson. She married her husband of 57 years, Delbert “Junebug” Perrin, on Sept. 11, 1953. They moved throughout the Midwest and settled in Vicksburg, Miss. Ten years ago, they relocated to Grenada. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, kind grandma, and a special great-grandmother, who supported her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by attending their activities and encouraging them to set high goals. She was positive and eager to help anyone, a loving woman, and an avid sports fan.
   She is survived by her children Boyd “Bump” Perrin (Lanette) of LaPlace, La., Pauly Oakes (Bo) of Grenada, Peggy Elkins of Fort Collins, Colo., Jeannie Logan (Ben) of Grenada, Bubba Daigre (Jan) of Vicksburg, and Frank Francis (Connie) of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The grandchildren are Megan Perrin Clement (Jay), Tony Ojeda (Andrea), Christopher Cotogno (Angel), Rene’ Oakes Garner (Clay), Mary Ann Oakes Jackson (Kevin), Becky Oakes Surrell (Cole), Heather Oakes, Jeannie Elkins, Mallory Elkins, Dana Daigre Hamilton (Clint), Heath Daigre, Claiborne Bryant, Meg Logan, Beth Logan, Kate Logan, Tracey Reitmeier, Becky Reitmeier. The great-grandchildren are Perrin Jackson, Mary Pinson Jackson, Seth Jackson, Jacob Garner, Sydney Garner, Mary Ashton Surrell, Perrin Michael Clement, Abram Ojeda, Cecile Ojeda, Finley Ojeda, Cameron Cotogno, Oliva Cotogno, and Connor Cotogno.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert “Junebug” Perrin, a daughter, Joey Daigre, her parents Hester and Einar Johnson, and a nephew Franny Reimers.
   Visitation will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home with rosary following at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada.
   Memorials may be made to St. Peters Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901.
   Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge.

    Theresa Boissonneault Hamilton

   Theresa Boissonneault Hamilton, 84, of Grenada, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at National Funeral Home in Grenada. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 30, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada. Burial followed in New Providence Church Cemetery in Derma, Miss.
   Theresa was born on Oct. 15, 1927, in Fall River, Mass., to  Arthur and Yvonne Oulette Boissonneault. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church and a homemaker.
   Theresa was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Alexander Hamilton.
   Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Hamilton and Carol Harris both of Grenada, Judy Ann Bell of Racine, Wis.; two sons, William David Hamilton of Swansea, Mass., and Wayne Allen Hamilton of Bartlett, Tenn; a sister; Doris Wilcox of Vernon, Conn.; two brothers; Roger Boissonneault of Weatherfield, Conn., and Robert Boissonneault of Macon, Ga.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
   Father Martin Ruane and Bro. Ricky Harris officiated the services with Bro. Keith Harris providing the music. Matthew Bell, Gary Bell, Justin Harris, Jonathan Harris, Jeremy Jerreas, Jimmy Harris, David Hamilton, and Jeremy Hamilton served as pallbearers. Tommy Francis, Brennan Coates and Matthew Smith served as honorary pallbearers.
   National Funeral Home was in charge.

      Josephine Marascalco, age 92, peacefully passed on Friday, December 9, 2011 in her home with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni and Angela Maniscalco, her beloved husband Salvatore "Sam L" Marascalco and baby son Louis. She is survived by five children: Anna Bonomo and husband Joseph; Louis J. Marascalco and wife Rosaria; John Marascalco and wife Mary; Mary Kirn and husband Theodore all of New Orleans, LA and Angelina Coco and husband Salvatore of Katy, TX; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand-child; and four siblings: Salvatrice Provenza and husband Charlie of New York; Luisa Basile and husband Dominick of New Jersey; Salvatore Maniscalco and wife Sarina of Sicily; Caterina Guttadura and late husband Gioacchino of Italy. Preceded in death by 6 siblings: Joe John Marascalco and Charlie John Marascalco of MS; Mary Sketteno of New Orleans; Rosario Manis-calco of NY; Angela Matassa of CA; Francesca Bianca of Sicily. She was born in Grenada, MS on March 8, 1919 and moved to Cefalu, Sicily as an infant and returned back to Grenada in her late 20's. She has been a resident of New Orleans for 40 years. The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Central Home Health and Annabelle Landesman for their loving care. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada, MS on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada, MS.

    Melissa Spencer Garrett
   Melissa Spencer Garrett, 48, of Cleveland, Miss., formerly of Philipp, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in a car accident in Grenada County. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Isadore Cemetery in Lake Village, Ark.
   Melissa was born on July 25, 1963, in Greenville to Treadwell and Lucille Casali Spencer. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Melissa was employed as a registered pharmacist. While in pharmacy school, Melissa was inducted into the Rho Chi Society which is the Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy.
   Melissa was preceded in death by her sister, Stephanie Spencer Long.
   Survivors include one daughter, Peyton Garrett; one son, Lucas Garrett; her
parents, Treadwell and Lucille Spencer; one niece, Olivia Pippin; and two nephews,
Stephen Richardson and his wife, Melissa, and Spencer Richardson and his wife, Mary
Jennifer.
   In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.
   National Funeral Home is in charge.

James McRae Criss
    

    Mr. James McRae Criss, 77, of Grenada, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 28, 1933, in Coffeeville to Francis and Julia McRae Criss.  
    Mr. Criss was a graduate of University of Mississippi where he received his degree in law. He was a retired CPA and was active in the Grenada Fine Arts Playhouse where he played Al Jolson in the Ice Cream Follies.  Mr. Criss was past President of Grenada Kiwanis Club and served as City and County Attorney for Grenada.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  
    Visitation was Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 10 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Martin Ruane officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Criss Jr., Don Tartt Jr., John Criss Jr., Todd Alan McDonald, Johnny Liberto, and Jimmy Gardello.
    Mr. Criss is survived by his two daughters, Julia Tartt of Grenada and Janie Criss of Jackson; a son, Jim Criss Jr. of Marietta Ga.; two grandchildren, Alex Criss and Don Tartt Jr.; and two brothers, Francis Criss of Corinth and Bob Criss of Auburn, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John Criss.
    Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge.

Charlie J. Marascalco

        Funeral services for Charlie J. Marascalco, 93, of Grenada, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home Chapel.

Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Carmen Marascalco

    Funeral services for Anthony Carmen “Tony” Marascalco, 64, of Grenada, were at 6 p.m. Monday at Garner Harper Funeral Home. Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
    Mr. Marascalco died July 31, 2010, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  
    He was born on July 28, 1946, in Grenada to the late Sam Robert and Rosalee Tominello Marascalco.
    Mr. Marascalco loved cooking and fishing. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching the news. He was a former employee of Heatcraft and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
    Surviving Mr. Marascalco are one daughter, Rosalee Marascalco of Grenada; two sons, Robert Marascalco of Madison and Anthony Marascalco of Grenada; one sister, Mary Ann Harbin of Grenada; and three grandchildren.  
    Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

  Reverand John O. Brock  

    Rev. John Ohleyer Brock died July 5, at his home in Natchez. Born in Cleveland, Miss., on March 25, 1937, Fr. Brock grew up in Greenwood. After completing his seminary studies at St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, La., and the North American College in Rome, Italy, Fr. Brock was ordained to the Catholic priesthood on Dec. 19, 1962, in Rome.

For 47 years Fr. Brock served the Catholic faithful of Mississippi in churches in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Pearl, Greenville, Natchez, Meadville, Grenada and Charleston. He officially retired in September 2005, but continued to assist with sacramental ministry in various parishes. In addition to his pastoral work in parishes, Fr. Brock was a longtime member of the faculty at St. Joseph High School in Jackson. He was a highly revered Latin teacher and band director whose classroom presence commanded respect from his students. Fr. Brock believed one of the most important things a person could have was a balanced liberal arts education rooted in the classics and the arts.

Fr. Brock was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Leila Mae Ohleyer Brock and two brothers, Charles and David Brock. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Chaloult and her husband, Angelo, of Gulfport.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez followed by a Wake Service. Bishop Joseph N. Latino will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13th in the Basilica. Interment will be 1 p.m. in Greenwood Odd Fellows Cemetery on Wednesday, July 14.

Carol J. Artman

    Carol J. Artman, 67, of Grenada, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Grace Health and Rehab. She was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Attleboro, Mass. Carol was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was active with the CFO at one time. She was a board member of the Art Gallery of Grenada and member of the Welcome Wagon Community. Carol was an Air Force Veteran having been stationed at NORAD (North American Air Defense Command).  She was employed at McQuay which later became Heatcraft for 11 years. After Heatcraft, she was very active in crafts, making and selling ceramics and stained glass. She taught stain glass for two years at her home. Other times she taught mosaic glass hobbies to the juvenile children in Charleston and Grenada. She was very active in festivals all across the central and northern part of Mississippi. In the late eighties she was very active in the Catholic Church’s CYO (Catholic Youth Organization. 
    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 9 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Martin Ruane officiating.  Burial will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with a prayer service following visitation in the Garner-Harper Funeral Home Chapel.
    Survivors include her husband, John E. Artman Jr.; two sons, John E. Artman, III, with wife Heather, and Kenneth L. Artman, with wife Denine; and one daughter, JoAnn L. (Artman) Perry, with husband Mike Perry; and one brother, John E Pacheco; seven grandsons, Ryan, Mason, Rylee, Hagen, James, and Carson, and one granddaughter, Allison. She was preceded in death by her parents, father, John E. Pacheco; step-father, John Hamilton; mother, Adeline Hamilton; and half-brother, Gary Hamilton.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 320 College Boulevard, Grenada, MS 38901.
    Garner-Harper Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

 

   Constance Fariss

     Memorial services for Constance Ann Sherick “Connie” Fariss, 49, of Coffeeville, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Garner-Harper Funeral Home.
    Mrs. Fariss died March 25, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Holmes County.
    She was born Sept. 29, 1960, to the late Charles Homer and Alice Virginia Lasher Sherick.
    Mrs. Fariss was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
    Survivors include her husband, Walter Lewis Fariss of Coffeeville; a son, James Walter Lewis Fariss of Coffeeville; four sisters, Donna Marques of Willow Grove, Pa., Charolette Brown of Feasterville, Pa., Tina Makarawiz of Quakertown, Pa., and Penny Henry of Bristol, Pa.; and a brother, Rick Sherick of Mobley, Mo.
    Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

 

Dona Marascalco   

    Dona Virginia Marascalco, 94, of Grenada, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Graceland in Grenada. Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at National Funeral Home in Grenada. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, at the St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada.
    Ms. Dona was born on April 17, 1915, in Grenada to Charles and Sarah Marascalco. She was a member of the St. Peters Catholic Church. Dona was office manager and dental assistant to Dr. S.A. Marascalco for 45 years. She was President of Arizona Dental Association of Dental Assistants of Arizona. Dona was a dedicated Mom for her brothers and sisters as they grew up, and a dedicated Aunt for all of the second generation Marascalco’s in America.
    Dona was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sarah Marascalco; a brother, Joe Marascalco; and two sisters, Rose Portera and Mary Portera.
    Survivors include one sister, Louise Hebron of Indianola, Iowa; four brothers, Mellow Joseph “Bone” Marascalco and Dr. John Marascalco, both of Grenada, Dr. Frank Marascalco of Clarksdale and Dr. Sam Marascalco of Tucson, Ariz.
    National Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

    David R. Shiver
    David R. Shiver Sr., 79, of Coffeeville, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Camilla, Ga., to James Tyre and Mallie Posey Shiver. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada.
    Having over 33 years of service to his country, Mr. Shiver retired as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army earning a Bronze Star during his service. After retirement from the Army he continued his work for his country working for the United States Civil Service and the Federal Aviation Administration. He also worked with the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Commission. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. Mr. Shiver also enjoyed being a civil war re-enactor. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will sorely miss him.
    Funeral services are Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Martin Ruane officiating. Interment with full military rites will follow at Coffeeville Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Coffeeville.
    Mr. Shiver is survived by his wife, Olga O. Shiver of Coffeeville; four daughters, Doris Duran of Albuquerque, N.M., Linda E. Geeslin of Coldwater, Margareta H. Dotson of Coffeeville, and Yvonne K. Shiver of Gore Springs; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Bush of Blakely, Ga.; and one brother, Earl Shiver of San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mose and Jack Shiver.
    Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

  Elizabeth Helen Corbett
    Elizabeth Helen Corbett, 88, of Grenada, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Visitation will be from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with graveside services following at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery.
    Mrs. Corbett was born on Dec. 29, 1920, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a housewife and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
    Mrs. Corbett was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Corbett, and her daughter, Teresa Corbett Smith.
    Survivors include two sons, Pat Corbett of Columbus, Miss., and Boo Corbett of Grenada; three grandchildren, Chris Corbett, Candice Williams and Carmen Smith; and one great-grandchild, Hudson Williams.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd, Grenada, MS 38901.
    National Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary H. Dyre, 85, born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at UMC in Jackson. Mrs. Dyre was a homemaker, as well as, having worked with the Grenada School District, Defenbaugh Finance and Dyre's Prescription Shop. During World War II, Mrs. Dyre worked in Washington, DC for the government prior to her marriage to the late Lowrey White Dyre of Kilmichael, MS. Mrs. Dyre was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Mrs. Dyre was a lifetime member of the Grenada Jr. Auxiliary and previously belonged to the Grenada Country Club's Ladies Golf Association. Mrs. Dyre is survived by five children, Barbara Fuller of Grenada, Mary Cathryn Hammac of Ridgeland, Teresa Dear of Grenada, Anne (Val) Soldevila of Clarksdale, and Tommy (Lisa) Dyre of Duck Hill. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Michaels of St. Paul, MN; a brother, Bud Hargarten of Crystal, MN, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Monday, June 29, 2009, conducted by Father Martin Ruane, pastor. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Garner-Harper Funeral Home followed by a wake service. Donations may be made to the Building Fund at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 320 College Boulevard, Grenada, MS 38901. Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Darryl Wayne Necaise, 59, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at his home. He was a Catholic and a retired truck driver.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grenada at 11 a.m. with Father Martin Ruane officiating.  Interment will follow in the Broom Cemetery in Coffeeville. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Necaise; a daughter, Shelia Necaise McDaniel (Randy) of Grenada; a son, Darryl Wayne Necaise Jr,. (Niki) of Coffeeville; five sisters, Diana Allen, Marilyn Necaise, Ruth Hoda, Elaine Ladner, and Sandra Necaise all of Pass Christian; two brothers, Mike Necaise and Paul Necaise both of Pass Christian; seven grandchildren, Destinee Dorris, Colbin Necaise, Cane Necaise, Coby Necaise, Layton DeLoach, Kandace McDaniel, and Macey McDaniel.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry Joseph Theis, 93, passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Graceland. In memoriam, a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 am Friday, July 18, 2008, at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada.
Born in Catasauqua, PA on December 14, 1914 to the late John and Anna Theis, Henry grew up in the Detroit Michigan area. Like many young men of his generation, he started life on the farm, joined the Civilian Conservation Corps after high school and then found work in the automobile industry. In 1936, Henry began working for Lyon Inc. That same year he met Mary Kominick who became his wife four years later. Mr. Theis was part of the management team that moved to Grenada when Lyon opened a new plant in 1962. Henry rose to the position of plant manager before retiring in 1977. He and Mary continued to live a full life in retirement. They traveled extensively but always felt the most comfortable at their home in Grenada. Henry's kindness, generosity and sense of humor will be missed by all. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Mr. Theis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; four brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include: his son, Gary and his wife, Peggy of Madison MS; daughter, Gale Trinity and her husband, Frank of Sterling Hts. MI; sister, Kathryn Martin of Murphy, NC; four grandchildren, Sharon Kutschman, Sandra Haroutunian, Lee Savalle, and Lynn Socha; and nine great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St Peter's Catholic Church.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  Mary V. Marascalco, 94, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

Lenora Adams Marascalco, 72, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sevenia Adams and Azemie Monceaux; her brother, Alton Adams; her sisters, Hazel Leleux and Emay Stelly; and her son, Charles Adams Marascalco. Survivors include her husband, John Andrew Marascalco, MD; two daughters, Denise Marascalco Hinkle and her husband Robert of Hernando and Renee Marascalco of Fayetteville, Ariz.; two sons, Ben Andrew Marascalco of Cleveland, and John Andrew Marascalco, Jr. of Ocean Springs; and two sisters, Mable Saltzman, Grove, Texas and Estelle Adams, of Crowley, La. Mrs. Marascalco also leaves behind five grandchildren, Eastin Jordan, Emilie Hines, Corbett Hinkle, Justine Hinkle, and David Hinkle, all of whom think they are her favorite. Lenora was born in Crowley, Louisiana. She attended Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, La., where she obtained her degree in Registered Nursing. She was married to John A. Marascalco, MD for 51 years, and they raised five children together. She was passionate about her faith and her family, and had a great love for gardening, reading, and playing Bridge. Lenora and John settled in Greenville, early in their marriage, where they lived for over 30 years. She was an active communicate of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, a member of the Washington County Medical Auxiliary, past President of the Women's Organization, past President of the Coterie Club (1984-85), past President of the Colonial Garden Club (1970-71), and an active member in Greenville Bridge clubs. After moving to Grenada in 1996, she was an active member and past President of the Grenada Garden Club, an active member of the New Century Book Club, and active in several Grenada Bridge clubs. Mrs. Marascalco was an active communicate of St. Peters Catholic Church and was involved in all its activities. She will be greatly missed, especially by those who knew her as Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. The family requests memorials be sent to St. Peters Catholic Church, Building Fund, 320 College Blvd, Grenada, MS 38901. Published in the Clarion Ledger on 6/30/2007.

     Elizabeth Daly, 94, Anna Elizabeth Dear Daly passed away peacefully on June 19, 2007 at her home in Grenada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Rush Daly and a daughter, Helen Hailey.
Survivors include: four daughters, Patricia Kelley of Nashville, TN, Mary Daly of Grenada, Dorothy Spencer and her husband, Ed Spencer of Jackson, Kathy Baker and her husband, Davis Baker of Columbus; two sons, John B. Daly and Bill Daly and his wife, Sharon, all of Grenada; a brother, Frederick Dear and his wife, Alethia of Jackson; a sister, Mozelle Atkinson of Houston, TX. Mrs. Daly also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren all of whom think they are her favorite.
Elizabeth, born August, 8, 1912 was raised in Enterprise, Mississippi. She attended Mid-South Business College in Meridian. A housewife and mother of seven, she was active in her children's activities, PTA, and Band Boosters. She was selected as Grenada's Mother of the Year in 1961 and was recognized in 1996 by the Grenada Lake Medical Center as a founding member of the Hospital Auxiliary and for accumulating the most volunteer hours. She was a member of The Iris Club and a lifetime member of NARFE.
Mrs. Daly was an active communicate of St. Peters Catholic Church and was involved in all its activities while she was physically able.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be today from 5 pm until 7 pm at the funeral home followed by the reciting of the Rosary at 7 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 2pm on Friday, June 22, 2007.
The family requests any memorials be sent to St. Peters Catholic Church Building Fund, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS 38901 or the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 332 Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105.

     Ronald Jack Bush, 73, died Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Grenada. Visitation is 5 - 7 pm Monday. Funeral Mass is 10 am at St. Peter in Grenada.

 

     Mary Theis, 89, died Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Grenada Lake Medical Center in Grenada. Visitation is 6 p.m. today followed by a 7 p.m. wake service at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada. A Mass of the Resurrection is 10 a.m. Friday at Saint Peters Catholic Church.

Born June 27, 1917 to the late Frances and Anthony Kominek, she adopted Grenada as her home in 1962 after moving from Detroit, Mich. Mary was a devoted wife and mother who always placed her family's needs above her own. She was also a dedicated animal lover. Mary enjoyed cooking and happily spent much of her time in the kitchen. She loved to read and learn about different places, people and points of view. Later in life she and her husband traveled extensively across the country. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Mary was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Theis was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Kominek.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Henry; son, Gary Theis and his wife Peggy of Madison, Miss.; daughter, Gale Trinity and her husband Frank of Sterling Hts, Mich.; one sister, Toni Kaminiski of Livonia, Mich.; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Mable Zitzelberger, 89, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at home. visitation is 5-7 p.m. Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Christopher "Chris" Michael Harris, 17, died Friday, April 1, 2005 at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at National Funeral Home. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Harry Edward Zitzelberger, 77, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Garner-Harper Funeral Home of Grenada is handling arrangements.

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   Helen Superak Zelenak, 86, died Monday, January 19, 2004, at Grenada Lake Medical Center in Grenada. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Delbert Leo 'Junebug' Perrin, 79, retired from Wisconsin Southern Railroad, died Friday, September 19, 2003, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at National Funeral Home in Grenada. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Leila Ohleyer Brock, 83, a homemaker died of respiratory failure Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today with a Wake 7 p.m. at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home. Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Greenwood.

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Doris Michele, 70, retired store clerk for Michele's Grocery and Cook's, died of heart failure Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Grenada Lake Medical Center in Grenada. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Garner-Harper Funeral Home is Grenada with Rosary at 7 p.m. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Grenada with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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    Sam P. Marascalco, 87, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Visitation is Friday 5-7 p.m.  April 11, followed by rosary at 7 p.m. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetary.

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    [ Mother of Gail Daigneault ]

        Helen Everett Smith, 81, died Friday, January 17, 2003, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Monday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

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