Mrs Onela Fortenberry Gross

March 15, 1925 - August 1, 2018

Onela L. Gross Carthage, MS Onela L. Gross, 93, a homemaker, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center-Leake. Visitation is tonight (08-02-18) beginning at 5pm at Wilcox Funeral home. Services are 10:00 am Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Wilcox Chapel with Bro. Eddie Pilgrim, Bro. Duane Jones, and Tommy Malone officiating. Burial is in Pearl Hill Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gross was a native of Leake County and a member of Pearl Hill Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were: a daughter, Judy Smith and a son, Jimmy Smith. Survivors include: a son, James (Martha)Smith of Carthage; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers are: Mike Smith, Bubba Smith, Bob King, Chris Chamblee, Roby Farmer, and Derek Smith.