Mr. Richard Earl Smith, 59, of Elliott, formerly of Cascilla, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born March 21, 1966 to Willard Earl Smith and 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.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Elliott Cemetery with Pastor Michael Payton officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday evening at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.

He is survived by 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.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Grantham Smith; step-mother, Betty Smith; in-laws, Margaret and Howard Newcomb; sister-in-law, Gail Havens; and brothers-in-law, Danny Newcomb and Johnny Wayne King.

Roger Havens, Jr., Justin Williams, Geoff McDonald, Mike Hoop, Doug Adams and Eli Pollan will honor Richard by serving as pallbearers.

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).