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Tillatoba News
By Patcie Deck
Tracy Harper passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early evening hours on Tuesday, October 18. To know Tracy was to love her for her sweet disposition and kindness. She loved to cook and to tend to her flowers. Sometimes we were the recipients of both. Rest In Peace, Tracy, your memory will last forever in our hearts.
Smiling faces were in abundance at Tillatoba Baptist Church’s fall fest Saturday. There were baked goods stacked high for the cake walk, which seemed to be everyone’s favorite activity. There were also games and prizes for the kids with large pumpkins to decorate. It was a lovely afternoon, filled with sunshine, fun, and spreading Christ’s love throughout the community.
If you want to see what this church is planning next, you can find them on Facebook @tillatobabaptist.
“And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region.” – Acts 13:49 NKJV
Thanks, Kellie Young, for the write up for our Fall Fest news this week! Kellie wants to remind you that the church is having Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
October 31 is Mark Hartley’s birthday and he’s probably gonna tell you all that the Trunk-or – Treat is a big birthday party for him. Just ignore him, he just wants all your candy!
Oakland, Mississippi is a proud little town! They had two inducted in the Hall of Fame and both were announced in one weeks time!
Congratulations to Carol Ross, daughter of Margaret Jean Ross and the late Richard Ross on being named to the 2023 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. The class will be inducted in July, 2023.
Congratulations to Charles Barton, son of the late Hubert and Pauline Barton, for induction into the Northwest Community College Sports Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the 2022 Northwest Sports Hall of Fame for football.
We had a celebrity visiting with us at Hampton Inn in Grenada, reported Shelia O’Bryant. Sheila works at the Hampton. Mr. Todd Tilghman, 2018 season-winner on “The Voice,” kindly accepted to having his picture taken with Shelia. I know she has the “big head” as they say.
Please pray for the family of Noah Beverly Thurman. Mr. Thurman passed away on October 16 at the age of 93. There will be a memorial service in Charleston at a later date. He would have been 94 on November 14.
Tommy and Deborah McCool along with Angela and PJ Dukes and
Kimberly and Jason Beavers were at her dad’s house (Ray Bell) helping him with some painting and projects. They got the front porch and front parts of the house painted. They are planning on painting the sides next weekend.
Deborah says, “It’s looking pretty good, if I do say so myself. But I’m sore all over!” She made a big beef stew for them to enjoy while working.
Martha Box said even the nosiest mind would not be interested in her news. Busy, busy all week, but no playing or partying. She and her sister, Joyce Stevens ate lunch at the Catfish Hut at Enid Saturday.
“Still blessed even with all I have. HE sees me through daily!” Martha added. She had church at home Sunday, taking the day to rest up and crochet. She also reported a little piddling around house, working on flowers, etc. She had a wonderful visit with her great granddaughter, Addie.
I read in the Sun-Sentinel where the Murphreesboro Volunteer Fire Department is having a Fundraiser on Saturday, October 29, from 4-8 p.m. at their firehouse. Funds raised will help equip a new pumper truck. They will have hamburgers and hot dogs plates you can eat there or carry out. They will also sell pies, cakes, cookies and candy. A singing starts at 5 p.m., followed by an auction featuring donated items. The great part about this is Modern Woodmen of America will match up to $2,500 in fundraising proceeds. All of these firefighters from different stations work together when needed and they put their lives on line to save our homes and businesses. For more information and where to send donations, contact Wayne Gore at 662-647-2573
Early Saturday morning I got a text from my great-grandson saying he had a football game in Marks at 11 and wanted us to come. It was a beautiful day and we both felt pretty good, so we grabbed our chairs and took off to Marks. They lost the game, but he knew we were there to watch him play.
After the game we stopped in Batesville and got a bite of lunch. Then on to Charleston’s Gateway to the Delta’s Festival where daughter, Donna Garripoli, had a tent set up of her woodworks – a fun day for this old lady!
My neighbor, J.R. Dukes, has returned back home after fishing at Smith Lake for a week. JR said the clear deep waters are definitely a lot different than back home. He had a good day fishing Tuesday but the bite completely changed for him the rest of the week. He said it sure was a humbling experience. JR enjoyed hanging with his buddy’s and just glad we all made it to regionals together.
Happy birthday to Beth McLendon on the 28th and to Ava Leigh and Emma Grace Smith, Charlotte Venable and Johnny Jackson share a birthday the 29th, Gina Potts, Jennifer Ross and twin brother, Jeff Bailey celebrate the 30th and Mark Hartley and Becky Hill Franklin close out our October birthdays on the 31st. I pray you all have a wonderful day celebrating!
