Obituaries 08/31/2023

Harvey Glenn Davenport

TILLATOBA – Harvey Glenn Davenport, 59, of Tillatoba passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1963 to Roy Lee and Barbara Ann Hughes Davenport. Glenn worked as a contractor and roofer most of his working life. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed working on cars in his spare time.

Memorial service plans are private. McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangments.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Pence and Ashlie Golson, both of Huntsville, Ala.; three sisters, Joanna Melton of Winona, Freedom Michelle Davenport of Memphis and Diann Wardlaw of Tillatoba; one brother, Ronnie Davenport of Tillatoba; the mother of his children, Teresa Davenport; and five grandchildren, Landon, Allie, Jase, Carter and Kadence.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Becky Kunefke, Elizabeth Darlene Davenport and Barbara Gail Davenport; and a brother, Butch Davenport.

Frank Hall

WATER VALLEY – Frank Hall of Water Valley, 88, went to his forever home Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born September 13, 1934 in Water Valley to the late William and Edna (Rogers) Hall.

In 1951, Frank joined the United States Air Force and honorably served our country during the war in Korea. He loved spending time teaching children in his Sunday School class as well as during summer camps. He said “He loved the joy in a child’s face when they learned something new.”

Frank also spent the holidays playing Santa at the mall when he lived in Indiana. He was a man with many talents including cooking and gardening. It was said “he could grow anything.” He also had a heart for animals and was always on the look out for one that would need rescuing. Frank’s knack for animals also included feeding and attracting humming birds, a passion that followed him to the V.A. home where he resided. Another passion was playing, and teaching others to play, dominoes. He was the undisputed “King of dominoes” in the V.A. Frank also enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting.

Visitation is planned for Saturday, September 2, at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 10 until 11 a.m. A memorial service honoring his life will immediately follow at 11.

Frank is survived by three sons, Frank (Lynne) Hall, Larry (Marlene) Hall and Jim (Fran) Hall; one daughter, Amanda (Pete) Tychek; six grandchildren, Emma Grace, Emily, Katie, Tyler, Adrienne and Sam; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by both of his parents.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Second Chance Animal Alliance in Water Valley.

Patsy Nell Croisant

WATER VALLEY – Patsy Nell Croisant, 84, of Oxford, went to her eternal home Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. She was born December 14, 1938 to the late Elmer and Doris (Nelson) Mills in the Orwood Community in Lafayette County.

Patsy lived her entire life in the Orwood Community until she entered the nursing home. She enjoyed the simple country life and spent most of her years as a homemaker. She and her loving husband, Billy Croisant, were married in 1963, and enjoyed over 43 years of marriage until he went to his heavenly home in 2007. Patsy had a great love for children and animals. The beautiful land in Orwood passed down from her parents was a peaceful setting for the children she would babysit and many farm animals. Fresh eggs were always a staple item at her home. She also enjoyed working with many children’s ministries in her earlier years of faithful church attendance. Patsy served God faithfully throughout her life and always strived to tell others about Jesus.

Visitation is scheduled Wednesday, August 30, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the Henry Chapel at 2 p.m. with Dr. Gerald Shook officiating. Burial will be in Camp Ground Cemetery.

Patsy is survived by one daughter, Tami (David) Arbuckle of Water Valley; and one granddaughter, LaRissa Arbuckle of Mammoth Spring, Ark.

In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Croisant; one brother, Wayne Mills; and two sisters, Betty Wilson and Reba McMinn.