March 12, 1970 The Winona Times Winona, Ms Last rites held at New Hope for Mr. Grantham Funeral services for Andrew Byrd Grantham, age 63, were held March 5, at 2 p.m. at the New Hope Christian Church. Officiated for the service was Rev Edwin White. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Winona Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. Mr. Grantham died March 3 at the Riddell Nursing Home, following an illness of serveral months. A native of Holmes County, he served as a deacon in the New Hope Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Omie Lee Grantham, Winona; 3 children, James R. Grantham, Memphis; Armon Grantham, Alameda, Calif.; & Mrs. Gladys Irby, Grenda; a brother, Albert Grantham, Oxford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Troy Walker, Morehead & Mrs. Charles Wiltshire & Mrs. Albert Blaylock, both of Clarksdale. He had 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were L.T. Noah, Richard Grantham, Curtis Smith, Odie Brannon, Dan Slater, & Ronald Lott.