Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Elliott Cemetery for Mr. Richard Earl Smith, 59, of Elliott, formerly of Cascilla, who died on Sunday, Jan. 11, surrounded by family and friends. Pastor Michael Payton officiated.
Mr. Smith was born on March 21, 1966, the son of Willard Earl Smith and the late Betty Grantham Smith of Cascilla. He spent many years working at Heatcraft. He loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. His greatest loves in this world were his wife, Myra, and grandson, Taylor. He was a member of Cascilla Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, his stepmother, Betty Smith; in-laws, Margaret and Howard Newcomb; sister-in-law, Gail Havens, and brothers-in-law, Danny Newcomb and Johnny Wayne King, preceded Mr. Smith in death.
Survivors include, his wife, Myra Newcomb Smith of Elliott; father, Willard Earl Smith of Cascilla; three daughters, Melonie Smith McDonald (Geoff) of Grenada, Courtney Taylor of Southaven and Devan Williams (Justin) of Elliott; grandchildren: Taylor Hoop, Hadley Hoop and Marley Williams; two sisters, Darlene King and Kathy Smith Morris; brother, Greg Lukacs, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Roger Havens Jr., Justin Williams, Geoff McDonald, Mike Hoop, Doug Adams and Eli Pollan honored Richard by serving as pallbearers.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
