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SMAIL, Horace T.
29 July 1912 - 21 December 1982 Globe - Horace T. Smail, 70, who was a refrigerator repairman for the City of Phoenix, died Dec. 21, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Smail, of Payson Star Route in the Globe area, was born in Missouri, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago from Michigan. He was a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughter, Sharyn Carlos; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Henderson Funeral Home in Mesa arranged the private services. 12/25/1982.

SMALLEY, Alicia Laura
Alicia Laura Smalley was born on February 19, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada to her parents Jim and Rae SMALLEY. Alicia grew up in Henderson where she graduated from Basic High School in 1970. Alicia earned her BS in Social Work from Arizona State University in 1974. Upon graduation she moved to Carson City and began working for the State of Nevada. She worked for the State of Nevada for over twenty years working in the Employment Security Division, the Welfare Division, SIIS, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Division of Aging Services, and the Sierra Regional Center. In 1995 Alicia earned her MS in Social Work at University of Nevada Reno. Upon completion of an intern ship in Washington, DC, she began working at the University of Nevada Reno as the Educational Equity Coordinator in the College of Education. She eventually earned her position as Field Work Coordinator in the Social Work Department. In addition to her commitments at UNR, she taught social work courses at TMCC. She also traveled statewide teaching ethics to social workers donating her earnings to the Nevada chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Alicia was elected to the Douglas County School Board and served 10 years in this position. She was active with the Women for Political Action and served on the National Women's Political Caucus. She was on the National Board for the National Association of Social Workers and traveled to Washington, D.C., six times a year to meet with the board. She served on their National School of Social Work Credential Committee, was chair of the National Political Action Committee, and chair of the legislative committee of the NASW of Nevada. She served as President of NASW of Nevada and earned their Nevada Social Worker of the Year Award in 1993. She was also the recipient of the Social Work Congressional Fellows award. In 1995 the National Association of School Boards awarded her their "A Worker for Children" award. Alicia Laura Smalley, 54, died December 16, 2006 in Carson City. She was a 32-year resident of Carson Valley. She is survived by her mother Rae, brother Ed, and sister Esther COTHRUN. She is also survived by her three children: Brook Adie, Darin Arigoni and Drew Arigoni, two grandchildren: Sierra and Sage Adie, and her life partner, Stephen Nicholas. Services were held at The First Presbyterian Church, 306 West Musser Street, Carson City.

SMALLRIDGE, Maxine C.
22 Jul 1924 - 11 Oct 1980 Maxine Smalldridge, 56, a member of the Arizona Dental Association Auxiliary, came here in 1958 from Perry, Iowa, and died Oct. 11, 1980. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Robert E.; daughters, Sally Smallridge and Nancy Sommer. Services were in Shadow Rock Congregational Church. 10/15/1980.

SMART, Irvin C.
Irvin C. "Ike" Smart, 83, of Sun Lakes, died June 5, 1994. He was born in Minnesota and was a retired sales representative. Wife, Elaine; sons, William I., Richard James and Rod E.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services. Maryvale Mortuary National Cremation and Burial. 6/16/1994.

SMART, James E., Jr.
James F. Smart, Jr., 68, died Friday, May 5, 1967, in the VA hospital at Prescott. He came to Arizona in 1948 after working 25 years as an electrician for General Motors Corp in Dayton, OH. He served as a chief electrician in the Navy during both world wars and was a member of the EUB church here and the Masonic Lodge in Bremerton, WA. Survivors include his wife, Violet P.; two stepsons, the Rev. Carlton Gamble of Cincinnati and Army Lt. Russell E. Chapman in Vietnam; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jack Brooks of Dayton; five sisters and three brothers out of state and eight grandchildren. Burial at Ft. Whipple Cemetery in Prescott. May 7, 1967.

SMART, Margaret S.
2 Jun 1896 - 22 Jan 1980 Chandler - Margaret S. Smart, 83, who was born in Huron, Indiana, and lived in Arizona the past 20 years, died Jan. 22, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Survived by niece, Mrs. Delia Johnson of Campy, Indiana. Burial Mesa Cemetery. 1/27/1980.

SMEAD, Ralph W.
Ralph W. Smead, 86, died Dec. 21, 1982, in Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Smead was a boiler chef for the Dale Anderson Restaurant and the Pink Pony Restaurant. He was born in Daisy, Arkansas, and moved to Phoenix from California in 1957. He is survived by his mother, Rema R. Smead and four sisters. Arizona Veterans Cemetery. Messinger Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

SMITH -COLES, Mildred P.
Mildred Patricia Smith-Coles, 66, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Memorial Service Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4328 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033. Arrangements entrusted to Adobe Chapel Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

SMITH, Alan Wade
Scottsdale - Alan Wade Smith, 20, who graduated from Paradise Valley High School and Shea Middle School, was killed in a hunting accident March 23, 1980, northeast of Scottsdale. He worked for Bridwell Industries and participated in Valley golf events. He was the son of a Scottsdale City Councilman. Survivors include parents, Charlie and Sally Smith; a sister; a brother; and four grandparents. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. 3/25/1980.

SMITH, Alfred James
Alfred James Smith, 82, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away September 9, 2004. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army. Private cremation Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Crematory, Prescott Valley. Private burial at the Arizona National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

SMITH, Alice M.
Alice M. Smith, 87, daughters, Margaret NELSON, Lena NEWBY and Dorothy KOEHLER; sons, Chester, Bill, and Farrell.

SMITH, Andre Michael
Andre Michael Smith, 6 weeks 4 days old, infant son of Lovanda Smith and Michael Leon, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 1, 2004. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

SMITH, Andrew Lee
17 April 1960 - 18 May 1994 Andrew Lee Smith, 34, of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a karate instructor and an Army veteran. Survivors include his parents, Elsie and Arthur; sister, Ruth Maranto and Susan; brother, Mike; and his grandparents. 20 May 1994.

SMITH, Annie
Graveside services for Annie I. V. Smith, 65, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Smith, of Wenden, came to Arizona 36 years ago and died July 4, 1979, in a Yuma nursing home. She is survived by husband, George A.; children, Julia BURRIS, Rosie WHITE, Veda DUGAS, Carol Ann DRUMMOND, Georgia ALBRITTON . . . (cuts off here) Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

SMITH, Annie
Graveside services for Annie I. V. SMITH, 65, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Smith, of Wenden, came to Arizona 36 years ago and died July 4, 1979, in a Yuma nursing home. She is survived by husband, George A.; children, Julia BURRIS, Rosie WHITE, Veda DUGAS, Carol Ann DRUMMOND, Georgia ALBRITTON . . . (cuts off here) Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

SMITH, Annie Teresa
Annie Teresa Smith, 73, a homemaker and son of Father Pat Smith of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, died Sept. 13, 1982, in County Cavan, Ireland. She had lived here in 1970 and 1971. Survivors include three sons, Tom, Pat and Ambrose; four daughters, Kathy Brower, Sister Stella, Sister Geraldine and Phyllis McEvoy; three brothers; and 12 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 12 Oct. 1982.

SMITH, Anthony W.
Prescott -- Funeral services for Anthony W. Smith, 73, retired mechanic, were in Ft. Whipple VA chapel. Burial in Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Smith, a 41-year resident of the Williams and Flagstaff area, died Saturday, August 26, 1967, in the VA Hospital. He had been a patient six months. A world War I Army veteran, he came to Arizona from Texas. He was born in Farmington, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Cleda, of Williams; a son, Bill of Flagstaff; two daughters, Mrs. N. E. Carmack of Atascadero, Calif., and Mrs. Vincent Ross of Flagstaff; a brother out of state; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Chapel of the Garden Mortuary. The AZ Republic Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

SMITH, Archie D.
65, 21 January 1960

SMITH, Beatrice
Beatrice Smith, 75, a retired nurse, died Wed., 26, 1974, at the Beatitudes Care Center. She came to Phoenix eight years ago from Casper, Wyoming. Private cremation. 6/28/1974.

SMITH, Bernard J., Jr.
Bernard J. Smith, Jr., 55, of 1735 W. Mission Lane, died Saturday, May 6, 1967, at the Veterans Administration Hospital here. Rosary at Hansen's Mortuary's Sunnyslope Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. Mass of Requiem at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central with private interment to follow. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Smith came to Phoenix four years ago from Broomall, Pennsylvania. He was a retired photoengraver who serve 19 years with the Curtis Publishing Co. He was a veteran of World War II. He belonged to Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Helen; five sons, Donald, Daniel, and Ronald, all of Phoenix; Robert in California; and William of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine A. Hamilton of Pennsylvania; three sisters and two brothers all of Philadelphia; and seven grandchildren. Sunday, May 7, 1967.

SMITH, Bertha E. WILKINS
24 Jan 1894 - 27 Jan 1980 Bertha E. Wilkins Smith, 85, who came here in 1905 from Oklahoma and was a member of Garfield Methodist Church and Eastern Star Chapter 5, died Jan. 27, 1980, in Beatitudes Care Center. Mrs. Smith is survived by her sons, Max, Kenna and Jack T. Jordan; a sister; two brothers; nine grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

SMITH, Beulah Frances
Beulah Frances Smith, 88, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at her home in Prescott. She was born April 17, 1916 in Maricopa county near Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Sam and Josephine (Logan) Patterson. Beulah met and later married the love of her life, Ernest A. Smith on June 30, 1940. She graduated college and became a librarian and Elementary School Teacher. She move to Prescott in 1986 and worked for the First Baptist Church in the library. Beulah was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her son John A. Smith of Glendale, AZ and a daughter Marilyn F. Fuller of Prescott. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Prescott. Beulah enjoyed caring for her family, cooking and sewing. Beulah loved being a librarian and the time she spent with her church family. Above all she was proud of her own family. A Celebration of Beulah's life will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 10:00 am, at Solid Rock of the First Baptist Church on Marina St. in Prescott with Pastor Flood officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for their mother. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

SMITH, Beulah Frances
Beulah Frances Smith, age 88, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004 in Prescott. Born April 17, 1919 in Maricopa, AZ. A Celebration of Beulah's life will be 10 a. m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at Solid Rock of the First Baptist Church on Marina St., with Pastor Flood officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p. m. at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

SMITH, C. J.
81, a certified public accountant. Wife, Thelma; son, C. J., Jr. 24 January 1980.

SMITH, Carl E.
Memorial services for Carl E. Smith, 68, an auto mechanic in the Valley 21 years, were in Bowling Green, Missouri. Mr. Smith, 1803 W. Corona, died Feb. 3, 1982, in Phoenix General Hospital. He was born in Pike Station, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Vella; daughter, Louisa Begg; four grandchildren and three brothers. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel, 3800 S. Central. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

SMITH, Carlos B.
Carlos B. Smith, 84, a retired hardware salesman, died Wed., April 26, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. Masonic rites in Mercer Mortuary. Smith moved to Phoenix from Salt Lake City in 1959. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion and was a World War I veteran. Wife, Edna; daughter, Barbara Bickell; son, Stanley; three sisters; one brother; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 28, 1978

SMITH, Carroll
Carroll Smith, 71, of Scottsdale, a retired painting contractor, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was born in Kosse, Texas, and was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lois; sons, Michael Carroll and Robert Gary; sister, Earlee Franklin; and two grandchildren. Visitation Messinger Mortuary and Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Services National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. The Arizona Republic Nov. 4, 1994.

SMITH, Catherine E.
Catherine E. "Kay" Ferris Smith, 90, passed away September 11, 2004, in Higley, Arizona, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Nephi L. Smith in 1982. She was a long time resident of Safford, Arizona and worked as a nurse there for many years. She moved to Higley to live with her daughter eight months ago because of her illness. She was born in Illinois but came to love Arizona and especially her home in Safford and her farm in Central, Arizona. She is survived by her son, Raymond (Glenda) Smith, daughter, Kay Jean (Conrad) Allen, brother, Harry (Janet) Ferris, sister, Nellie Aberdeen, 14 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 36 great, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in Safford at the 20th Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 389 W. 20th St., 10:00 am. There will be a viewing, Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bunker's Caldwell Chapel Mortuary, 112 E. Main St. in Safford and an hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Safford Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

SMITH, Cathy
Cathy Smith died November 21, 2005. Cathy was born March 20, 1948, in Long Beach, New York. She received her BA from Boston University and her MSW from Arizona State University and was a physical education teacher in the Isaacs School District in West Phoenix for a number of years prior to her becoming a remarkable psychotherapist. She founded the inpatient codependency program at West Valley Camelback Hospital and later established a private practice in Phoenix. In addition to her career, Cathy was also an accomplished writer, and her stories and essays were published in Sun, Cure, Hope, and the Women's Seder Source Book 2003. She was also a storyteller to children in book stores, and she wrote stories for her own grandchildren with whom she had much happiness. Cathy is survived by her husband Dr, Neil Sapin, her daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Stan Betters, her stepdaughters Jennifer and Lindsay Sapin, her grandchildren Adam and Violet Betters and Maya Sapin. Her son Brian predeceased her. She is also survived by her mother Helen Zisser-Sher, her brother Michael Tash and his wife Beth and daughter Rachael, her father Irving Tash, her stepfather Manny Zisser and her stepbrothers Michael, Peter, Paul, and Steven Zisser. In addition, she is survived by aunts and uncles Sandy and Roz Count, Babs and Derek Davis, cousins Laurie Gilburne, Caroline Count, Andrew Giiburne, and Gary Count. Dr. Susan Maxwell said it best when she wrote, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an inspiration, a beacon of authenticity, and a spiritual light. All these you will never cease to be." A memorial service was held at Temple Chai, located at 4645 E. Marilyn Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Az, 85014, or The American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/23/2005.

SMITH, Christine Raynell
Christine Raynell Anderson Smith, 53, of Phoenix, passed away September 26th, 2004. She is survived by her husband David, daughter Brandi, grand-daughter Deranda, son Max, mother Nelle, brothers Clifford and Bruce, sisters Donna and Pam, and Maggi May the cat. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, September 30th with visitation starting at 11 A. M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

SMITH, Cleone
Cleone Smith, 61, a quality control inspector fo 20 years with Motorola, died Nov. 29, 1982. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix 31 years ago. She was a member of the Biltmore Nazarene Church. Survived by her husband, Lloyd G.; daughter, Janalee Richardson; and three grandchildren. 12/1/1982.

SMITH, Cletis W.
10 April 1897 - 13 Mar 1980 Cletis W. Smith, 82, came here from Wabash, Indiana, and died March 13, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Smith started the Land O'Sun Printers at Scottsdale in 1948 and retired in 1968. He was a World War I veteran and a member of Berean Bible Fellowship. He was the owner of Smith & Wilson Printers in Wabash, IN, from 1932 to 1947. Survivors include his wife, Estelle; daughters, Doreen Coco and Ruth Banker; four grandchildren. Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 3/15/1980.

SMITH, Clifford D.
6 Oct 1930 - 29 Mar 1980 Clifford D. Smith, 49, a vending machine repairman for Arizona Cigarette and Amusement Co., died March 29, 1980, in Glendale. Mr. Smith came here six years ago from Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Earline; children, Diane Carpenter, Thelma, Dale, Heather, Ricky, Clifford, Guy, Griffith and David; three sisters; three brothers; two grandchildren. 3/31/1980.

SMITH, Dan McCoy
Dan McCoy Smith, 88, of Phoenix, died March 23, 1994. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and was a retired machine operator for Reynolds Aluminum Co. Wife, Lillie; stepdaughter, Caroline Harris; stepson, Bill Hobaica; 16 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, Sun City. 3/24/1994.

SMITH, Danny Lee
Danny Lee Smith, 31, died June 15, 1978, in San Diego. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and was a Western Electric employee here. He moved to California in 1973. Survivors include his sons, Danny II and Danny III; mother, Marilyn BROOKS; two grandchildren; five sisters and six brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

SMITH, David Lee
David Lee Smith, 40, of Tannaph, Arizona, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was a general handyman, was born in Ravenna, Ohio. Father, James A.; stepmother, Isabell Davis; sisters, Susan Smith Martyh, Sandra J. Smith Adams, Sharon J. Smith Morrison, Deb Arnold and Chris Jacques; stepbrothers, Tom and Jon Davis. Avondale Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

SMITH, Dennis Rue
Dennis Rue Smith, 36, a security guard, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982, in Mesa. He was a native of Arizona, living in Mesa for 30 years and had served in the Air Force. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer; parents, Nelo and Arminta Smith; five sisters; and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette 10/28/1982.

SMITH, Diana
Diana "Dee" Smith, 49, was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix 40 years ago. Husband, Gary; daughter, Deana; sons, Monty and Rex; mother, Martha Gebensleben; a sister, Delores James, all of Phoenix. Cremation. 12/27/1982.

SMITH, Dorothy E.
Cave Creek - Dorothy E. Smith, 86, a nationally known librarian and author and founder of the Cave Creek branch of the Maricopa County Library named in her honor, died Saturday, June 15, 1974, in thehome of a friend, Edith Rawlings. Miss Smith completed her library training at Mather College of Western Reserve University in her native Cleveland and earned a master's degree at Columbia University in New York. Survivors include nephews, George R. and William J. Thomas, and niece, Martha R. Thomas. Memorial services were held Valentine Day, Feb. 14, 1975, in the Dorothy E. Smith Library in Cave Creek. Cremation by Messinger Mortuary. 6/20/1974.

SMITH, Dorothy M.
12 April 1907 - 17 April 1978 Dorothy M. Smith, 71, of Phoenix, died April 17, 1978. Mrs. Smith moved to Phoenix in 1959 and was a member of Oasis Club, Harmony Club, American Legion Auxiliary and PEO Sisterhood. Husband, Arthur C.; children, Alice J. Ashley, Robert A., James A., and Donald E.; a brother; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

SMITH, Edman L.
Bagdad - Services for Edman L. Smith, 55, who worked as a shovel operator for the Cyprus Bagdad Copper Co., will be Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Mr. Smith died Dec. 29, 1981, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. He had been a Bagdad resident for 26 years and was both a Navy and Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Etta Floey; sons, Lloyd, Charles and John; daughter, Jo Etta Jolls; nine grandsons and five sisters. Memory Chapel of Prescott made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

SMITH, Edwin D.
Miami - Memorial services for Edwin D. Smith, 78, retired secretary of the YMCA here, were Thursday at the Miles Mortuary Chapel. Mr. Smith, a Nebraska native, died Sept. 29, 1980, at the Miami Inspiration Hospital. He moved to Miami in 1943. He owned a dress shop and was a former president of the Rotary and Lions clubs here. Survivors include his wife, Blanton; son, Milton; two sisters and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

SMITH, Eleanor C.
11 August 1905 - 31 March 1977 Eleanor C. Smith, 67, of Mesa, died Thurs., March 31, 1977, in the Chandler hospital. She was a retired dietician. Miss Smith, 145 E. Eighth Ave., Mesa, is survived by a brother and a sister. Queen of Peace Church, 36 W. 1st St. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

SMITH, Emmett J.
Emmett J. Smith, 83, of Sun City, died July 30, 1994. He was born in Moultan, Alabama, and was a supervisor. Wife, Lela; daughter, Brenda Dalrymple; sons, Allen, La Van and Robert; sister, Mable Beavers; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 4 August 1994.

SMITH, Erva
Sun City - Erva T. Smith, 79, a former bank secretary, died Dec. 29, 1982. She was a native of Willmett, Illinois, and moved to Sun City in 1972. She was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church and a 10-year volunteer at Boswell Memorial Hospital until November 1982. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Janet Power; and stepson, Donald. Services were at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. 12/31/1982.

SMITH, Esta Lee
Esta Lee Smith, 79, of Mayer, died Dec. 15, 1982, at Veterans Medical Center in Prescott. She was born in Alabama and moved to Arizona in 1918. She was a longtime Scottsdale resident before moving to Mayer in 1975. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Survived by her husband, Irvin L. Smith; daughters, Betty Hines, Shirley Williams and Peircie Dunn; sons, Lawrence and Irvin, Jr.; three sisters; four brothers; 19 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. 12/17/1982.

SMITH, Esther S.
Esther S. Smith, 66, of Tucson, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Brooten, Minnesota, and was a senior merchandise manager for JCPenney. Husband, Jerry J.; daughters, Catherine Webner and Christine; sons, Michael, Stephen, Philip and Timmothy; sister, Margaret Skrien; brothers, Rolf and David Skrien; nine grandchildren. Services Calvary Lutheran Church, Tucson. Feb. 1, 1994.

SMITH, Ethel C.
Mesa - Memorial services for Mrs. Ethel C. Smith, 74, who died April 15, 1978, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital, were in the Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St. Mrs. Smith, 2315 Salem-Apache Wells, at one time was a school teacher. Survivors include her husband, K. Berkeley; children, J. Berkeley and Marilyn Willard; two sisters and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

SMITH, Ethel M.
Ethel M. Smith, 70, who came here 15 years ago from Illinois, died Jan. 23, 1980. Mrs. Smith had been a saleslady. Survived by children, Gloria Garland, Chandler, Earl Smith, Phoenix, Richard Borman, Chicago, and William Borma, Chicagon; seven grandchildren. Interment Resthaven. 1/25/1980.

SMITH, Eugene
Eugene "Gene" Smith, 74, of Phoenix, was born in Lupus, Missouri, and died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974. He had been manager of the Hudson Tires Co. since 1939 until he became owner in 1964. He had been a railroad ticket agent in Kansas City and in El Paso from 1917 - 1939 when he moved to Phoenix. Wife, Grace R.; a son, Eugene E., Jr., of El Paso; an uncle, Clay A. Hudson of Phoenix; two sisters out of state; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery. 2/10/1974.

SMITH, Eugene
Eugene Smith, 21, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1974, of injuries suffered in August while at work. He was employed by Shelter Sales Co. He was born in Phoenix. Wife, Jacqueline; a daughter, Carolyn Smith; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Euline Smith; sisters, Eunice and Joann Smith; a brother, Harvey; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Calhoun. Services in Union Baptist Church, 2801 E. Chipman. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 10/25/1974.

SMITH, Evelyn
Evelyn Smith. Seattle native Evelyn Margaret Smith, of Glendale, AZ, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Tempe, AZ. She was 93. Ms. Smith was born on September 25, 1911, to J. Warren and Eva (Taylor) Smith. She graduated from Garfield High School in Seattle, WA and Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. She was an elementary school teacher and taught for many years at Enatai Elementary School in Bellevue, WA. She also taught for the U. S. Army in Japan, Germany and France. Ms. Smith is survived by two sisters, Catherine Schmid of Woodland, CA, and Mabel Powers of Peoria, AZ; one niece, Linda Kimura of Woodland, CA; one nephew, Marty Schmid of Hermiston, OR; one great-nephew, Jeff Smith of Des Moines, WA and one great-niece, Corri Schmid of Hoquiam, WA. Inurnment will be at Willowbrook Methodist Church with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Camino del Sol Funeral Center of Sun City West, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

SMITH, Florence B.
Florence B. Smith, 84, of 2551 E. McKellips, died Monday, June 17, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Daughter, Genevieve VanVolkenburgh. Services and burial were in Dearborn, Michigan. Gibbons Bunker Mortuary. 6/18/1974.

SMITH, Florence Downs
Florence Downs Smith, 80, of Peoria, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Elwood, Indiana, and was a retired legal secretary. Survivors include her son, Dennis F. Thompson; stepsons, Fred, Ronald and Brett; sisters, Marjorie Erickson and Maxine Nairn; two grandchildren. Services Lakeview United Methodist Church, Sun City. 6/17/1994.

SMITH, Florence E.
Florence E. Smith, 93, Phoenix, died Sept. 27, 2004. Private family services will be held. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

SMITH, Frank Hines
74, moved here seven years ago from Akron. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond of Mesa and Russell of Cleveland. Burial in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. 9/6/1967.

SMITH, Fred C.
Fred C. Smith, 84, a member of the East Phoenix Wesleyan Church, died Sun., Dec. 13, 1970, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Smith was a retired machinist in the canning industry and moved here in 1952 from Pattonsburg, MO. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and a native of Mount Ayr, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Della; two sons, Vern C. of Norfolk, VA, and Everett of Des Moines; a daughter, Mrs. Alyda L. Lockhart of Inglewood, CA; a sister of CA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 12/16/1970.

SMITH, Fredrick William
Fredrick William Smith, 35, a bricklayer, was born in Sacramento, California, and was brought to Arizona 32 years ago. Daughter, Spring; son, Brian; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey SMITH; three sisters; a grandfather. Arizona Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. 12/8/1982.

SMITH, G. Wendell
Tubac - G. Wendell Smith, 56, was born in Hayden, Colorado, and died of cancer Tuesday, July 2, 1974. He was a geologist and former executive with Mobil Oil Corp. He worked in Europe and Asia for the oil company before retiring in 1970. He earned a geology degree before going to work for Magnolia Petroleum Co. Wife, the former Joanne Blackmer; and three daughters. 7/5/1974.

SMITH, Gerald Irving
Gerald Irving Smith, 64, Tolleson, Arizona, passed away September 21, 2004. Visitation Sunday, September 26, 2004, 6pm-9pm, 11617 W. Atlanta Ave., Tolleson, Arizona. Services Monday, September 27, 2004, 9am, 11617 W. Atlanta Ave., Tolleson, Arizona. Crystal Rose Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

SMITH, Gladys
5 Feb 1891 - 31 Dec 1969. Gladys Smith, 78, a retired secretary, died Wed., Dec. 31, 1969, in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Smith came to Arizona five years ago. She was born in Iowa. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, White Shrine Order of the Eastern Star, and Business Woman's Club of Rockford, Illinois, and a member of the Quota Club and Germania Club. Daughter, Mrs. Virginia JENSEN of Pompano Beach, FL; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

SMITH, Gregory Allen
Gregory Allen Smith, 31, of Powder Springs, Oregon, formerly of Page, died May 7, 1994. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, and was a circulation department employee for a Page newspaper. Parents, Marilyn J. and Cahrles E.; sisters, Candice J. Olivares, Debra Valois and Deanne; brother, David. 21 May 1994.

SMITH, Hamilton
Hamilton "Lee" Smith, 72, Globe, died 9-16-2004. He served in the Army in Korea. Memorial services Mon. Sept. 20th at 2PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 185 E. Oak St., Globe. Contributions can be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 1051, Globe, AZ 85502. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

SMITH, Harmoni Lael Diane
Harmoni Lael Diane Smith, 10, of Chandler, died Feb. 2, 1994. She was born in Mesa. Parents, Lin and Bob; sisters, Tiffani and Brittani; and grandparents. Services First Baptist Church of Chandler. 2/4/1994.

SMITH, Hazel M.
Hazel M. Smith, 85, Kearny (Riverside), passed away September 28, 2004. Visitation 10:30 a. m., Saturday, October 2 at LDS Church, 200 Hammond Dr., Kearny, Arizona. Services 11:00 a. m., Saturday, October 2 at LDS Church, 200 Hammond Dr., Kearny. Griffith Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

SMITH, Hazel M.
Hazel M. Smith, 85, of Riverside (Kearny) died Sept. 28, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 11 a. m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 200 Hammond Dr., Kearny. Griffith Mortuary handled arrangements. (520) 363-5353. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

SMITH, Helen Boyd
Helen Boyd Smith, 67, died Oct. 28, 1982, at her Phoenix home. Mrs. Smith was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Wisconsin. Rosary was in Northwest Mortuary. Graveside services in Glendale Memorial Park, 7844 N. 61st Ave. She is survived by her sister, Pearl Bakondi; niece, Mary Covoloskie; a cousin and several nieces and nephews. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

SMITH, Helen Ruth
Helen Ruth Smith, 67, an Arizona resident for 17 years, died Dec. 20, 1982, at Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Smith, of 1714 E. Bethany Home, was born in Evans City, Pennsylvania, and moved to Arizona from Aliquippa, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Carol L. Goodland; a sister, Grace McCall, of Evans City, PA; and a brother, Harry McClelland, of Florida. Hansen Mortuary made arrangements. 12/22/1982.

SMITH, Henry Rushing
79, a rancher and Texas oil man who came here 10 years ago, was born in Neshoba County, Miss. and was taken to Texas by his parents in an ox-drawn wagon. Wife, Mary I.; daughter, Carol SMITH of Paradise Valley; two brothers out of state. Burial on his ranch, Hacienda de la Tordilla in Campbellton, Texas. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

SMITH, Ida E.
Chino Valley - Ida E. Smith, 72, of Chino Valley, who owned and operated a ranch in Wild Horse Basin with her husband until they retired in 1970, died Sept. 27, 1979, in Yavapai Community Hospital in Prescott. She was born in Mesa and was a member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association. Her husband, Bert, and two sisters survive. Services in Memory Chapel, Prescott. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

SMITH, Inez MANN
Sun City - Inez Mann Smith, 88, a homemaker who moved to Sun City in 1967 from California, died Dec. 8, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Lyons, Nebraska. Nieces, Margaret Lickert, Dorothy Peterson, Inez Semesock, Helen Hunter and Vivienne Tofte. Entombment Sunland Memorial Park. 12/10/1982.

SMITH, James A.
James A. Smith, 76, of 3921 E. Camelback, who moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Wyoming, died Nov. 23, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Smith was a native of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and was a graduate of Huff Business College in Kansas City. He was a district manager fot C.I.T. Loan Companies for 28 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Vera, and half-sister, Deloris Reagan, Kansas City. Services at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale. 11/25/1982.

SMITH, James L.
James L. Smith, 60, a self-employed window dresser for men's stores, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Missouri and came to Arizona 25 years ago. Daughter, Karon Gentry, and one grandchild survive. 10/16/1982.

SMITH, James Peter
James Peter Smith, 84, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. He was a WW II Army/Air Force veteran. Private arrangements have been made. Menke Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

SMITH, James T.
Winslow - James T. Smith, 62, a rancher and lifelong Arizona resident, died March 23, 1980. He had been a Santa Fe Railroad conductor before becoming a rancher. He was a Mason. Wife, Irene; daughters, Mrs. Barbara Owen and Mrs. Sandra Allen; two sisters and four grandchildren. 3/26/1980.

SMITH, Jewell J.
Jewell J. Smith, 78, of Miami, died July 31, 1994. She was born in Oklahoma. Daughters, Dorothy Councilman and Imogene Mason; sons, Dick and Charles Roscoe; sister, Johnnie Peace; brothers, Boots and Earl Walton; 17 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Miles Mortuary, Miami. 8/3/1994.

SMITH, John
John Smith, 70, owner and operator of Smith Radiator Shop, died Friday, June 21, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Wife, Ruth L.; children John M. and Mrs. Joella Hildebrand; sisters, Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Mrs. Nina Brown, Mrs. Helen Rohrbacher and another sister out of state; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Memorial Mausoleum. 6/23/1974.

SMITH, John Henry
5 Dec 1910 - 29 Dec 1969. John Henry Smith, 59, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1969, at the Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had been a railroad construction worker. He moved to Phoenix two years ago. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Willie NASH, Mrs. Johnnie Mae STEVENSON, Mrs. Ora C. THOMAS and Mrs. Terri L. SMITH, all of Phoenix; 24 grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Services were in the South Phoenix Baptist Church, 2006 E. Broadway. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

SMITH, John Thomas William
John Thomas William Smith, 93, of Phoenix, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and was a retired bricklayer. Daughters, Joe Ann Fast, Louise Jenkins and Bertha Rise; sons, Thomas J. and James F.; 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. No services. 2/4/1994.

SMITH, Josephine C.
Chandler - Josephine C. Smith, 87, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Chandler Community Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Cherokee County, Iowa, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church alter society. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia J. Rubalcaba and Phyllis Strong; sons, Gerald, Marvin and Boyd; a sister; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass was at the church, 280 W. Galveston. Bueler Mortuary. 12/28/1982.

SMITH, Kenneth C.
Funeral services for Kenneth C. Smith, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Smith, 727 Why Worry Lane, were at the First Baptist Church, 300 W. Monroe. The Rev. George W. Pannell officiated. Burial in Resthaven Park. The infant died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1960, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Other survivors include a brother, Wayne Lee; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cueto, all in Phoenix. Lundberg-Hansen Mortuary, 2 E. Dunlap, was in charge of arrangements.

SMITH, Kenneth M.
Kenneth M. Smith, 45, of Phoenix, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was born in Jamestown, N.Y., and was an employee of Lynch Brothers Manufacturing. Daughters, Deborah Brentley and Lisa; son, Kenneth M.; sister, Linda Babulski; and brother, William S. Falconer Funeral Home, Falconer, N.Y. 2/18/1994.

SMITH, Kenneth Wade
Tempe - Services for Kenneth Waade Follett Smith, 18, a senior at McClintock High School, were in Tempe Mortuary. Kenneth, 1665 E. Del Rio Drive, died Oct. 22, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital of dune buggy accident injuries. He had worked for Tillerman Restaurant. Survivors include his father, Darrell L. Follett; mother, Loy Watkins; a brother, two sisters and four grandparents. The AZ Republic Thurs., Oct. 25, 1979.

SMITH, Kermit H.
Scottsdale - Kermit H. Smith, 69, owner of Kermit Smith's Garage for 20 years, died Oct. 3, 1980, in his home, 6634 First St. Mr. Smith was a deacon of the First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale. He was born in Maroa, Ill., and came here in 1960. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Jean of Scottsdale; daughters, Marianne Owens, Scottsdale, and Nancy Kyle, Illinois; three sisters, Bonnie Del Hunt, Bernice Eubank and Ester O'Rourke; two brothers Dean and Warren; and eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Kermit, Jr.. Services today at the First Southern Baptist Church, 5230 N. Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. The Arizona Public Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

SMITH, L. P.
L. P. Smith, 64, a truck driver for Silvy Products Co., here 10 years, was killed Tues., May 16, 1967, in a traffic accident on the Maricopa Freeway. He was born in Hon, Arkansas, and moved to Phoenix in 1936 from Sallisaw, OK. His wife, Madelyn, survives. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 5/18/1967.

SMITH, Lena M.
Lena M. Smith, 79, was born in Georgia and came to Phoenix ten years ago. Husband, Russell; daughter, Mrs. Ruby MORGAN of Miami, Okla.; sons, Henry G. REID of Andrews, N. C., Jack Reid of Miami, Okla., and J. W. Reid of Fresno, Calif.; sister and two brothers out of state. Rev. LeRoy D. Thomas will officiate. Burial in Miami, Oklahoma, her former home. the Arizona Republic June 12, 1962.

SMITH, Leo Charles
Leo Charles Smith, 70, Payson, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. U. S. Coast Guard. Services Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3010 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix, Arizona, 11 a. m., Wednesday, September 29, 2004. Contributions may be made to LDS Missonary Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Payson Funral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

SMITH, Leo Charles
Leo Charles Smith, 70, of Payson died Sept. 24, 2004, in Payson. Services: 11 a. m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3010 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix. Messinger Payson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

SMITH, Leroy McDowell
Leroy McDowell Smith, 90, of Chandler died Sept. 26, 2004, in Chandler. Services: 10:30 a. m. Monday at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, 7900 E. Apache Blvd., Mesa. Hansel Chapel of Prayer handled arrangements. (480) 832-1007. Submitted on (09/30/2004) from East Valley Tribune

SMITH, Lillie
Avondale - Mrs. Lillie Smith, 76, died Thursday, June 27, 1974. Husband, Wynce; children, William, Eugene, Carl, Mrs. ALberta Bradley, Mrs. Mattie Dever and Mrs. Ortha Primous; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Universal Memorial Center. Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 6/30/1974.

SMITH, Lois Z.
Lois Z. Smith, 68, widow of noted Univ of AZ law professor, Dr. Chester H. SMITH, died May 14, 1967. Her husband died in 1964. He was credited at that time of having taught 75 of the state's practicing attorneys. Since 1964, Mrs. Smith had been a resident of the North Congregational Church of the Beatitudes Retirement Home, 1616 W. Glendale. She formerly lived in Tucson. She was born in St. James, MN, and attended Yankton College in South Dakota, Academy of Speech Arts in Boston; Univ of South Dakota where she received a bachelor of arts degree in 1920, and the Univ of Iowa where she was awarded a master of arts degree in child welfare and speech in 1929. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Brit Owen Smith, Lancaster, California; Craig A. Smith, Westminster, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Bonnie) Sawyer of Phoenix and Betty Purcell of Wichita Falls, Texas; and 13 grandchildren. 5/15/1967.

SMITH, Lorna C.
Lorna C. Smith, 101, passed away in Flagstaff, AZ on August 28, 2004. Her service will be held in Aberdeen, SD on October 1st. Contributions to Mt. Calvary Lutheran church in Flagstaff. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

SMITH, Louis L.
Louis L. Smith, 58, died Tuesday, July 9, 1974, in Pleasanton, California, of a heart attach. He had been a member of the Mavericks, Cactus Jumpers and Guns & Garters Square Dance Clubs when he lived in Phoenix. Wife, Nettie; children, Lillian Moore, Alice Morrison, Barbara Bennett, Kenneth and Eddie Smith; parents, Manuel and Ethel Smith; two brothers and five sisters; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton. Burial in Oregon. 7/10/1974.

SMITH, Louise
Louise, 73, of Sun City, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Minneapolis and was a homemaker. Husband, Waldo; daughters, Corky Gryskiewicz, Eden Prarie and Adell; son, Delmer; brother, Duane Berg; and nine grandchildren. Bellevue Heights Baptist Church, Sun City. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

SMITH, Lucy A.
Services and burial for Mrs. Lucy A. Smith, 77, who died Friday, Aug. 4, 1967, at a local nursing home, will be in Tulare, Calif. Mrs. Smith, 2618 W. Marshall, came to Phoenix 26 years ago from Stockton, CA. She was born in Tipton, CA. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and had retired in 1954 as a department head for the Montgomery Ward Co. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Donna Penrose of Phoenix; a son, George M. of Phoenix and two grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 7, 1967.

SMITH, Mabel E.
16 May 1898 - 22 Mar 1980 (announcement only) Mabel E. Smith died March 22, 1980. Survived by son, James L. Gibson, Phoenix; brother Eugene Eddings, Talula, IL. 3/25/1980.

SMITH, Mabel O.
Mabel O. Smith, 82, died Dec. 2, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Florida and moved to Arizona 55 years ago. Daughter, Beverly A. Betts; son, Hugh; a sister, Ethel Sewlell; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two gr-great-grandchildren. Longview Southern Baptist Church. Mercer Mortuary. 12/4/1982.

SMITH, Madison C.
Madison C. Smith, 49, a cook who came here a year ago from California, died Wed., Dec. 31, 1969, at his home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Calvin, OK. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vicki McCORMICK of Ontario, CA, and Gale SMITH of Long Beach, CA; two sons, Ronnie of Mountain View, CA and Larry of Downey, CA; three brothers out of state; and one grandchild. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 3/6/1970.

SMITH, Margaret
Margaret Smith, 80, of Los Angeles, formerly of Sun City, died May 22, 1994. She was born in Cleveland and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Robert W.; mother, Mary Kavran; sister, Olga Richards; and one grandchild. Sunland Mortuary. 5/24/1994.

SMITH, Margaret L.
Margaret L. Smith, 66, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in her Sun City home. She moved to Arizona 12 years ago from California. She had been executive secretary with Alcoa Aluminum in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for 30 years. son, Richard; daughter, Alice Mae Lausberg; seven grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Smith were in New Kensington. The Phoenix Gazette 17 Oct 1982.

SMITH, Marge
Peoria - Marge Smith, 70, a retired merchandise checker, died Thursday, June 6, 1974, in her home at 7352 W. Shangri-La. Son, Robert M., Jr.; a brother and three sisters out of state and three grandchildren. Sunnyslope Sunnyside Mortuary. Private burial. 6/9/1974.

SMITH, Margery Dell
Buckeye - Margery Dell Smith, 18, died Oct. 4, 1980, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was a student at Buckeye High School. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith; grandmother, Grace Smith and grandfather, Elivs {sic} Pike. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1980.

SMITH, Marjorie B.
Service for Mrs. Marjorie B. Smith, 45, a member of Yarnell Barracks of the Veterans of World War I Auxiliary, will be Monday in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Smith, 3027 N. 27th St., died Monday, May 1, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Born in Washington, she moved here 24 years ago from Kentucky. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward Cooper of Phoenix; two sons, James R. Smith in Vietnam and Herman R. Smith in the Seabees; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Boush of Yarnell and a sister, Mrs. Malcolm Gulick of Phoenix. Cremation will follow services. Published Saturday May 6, 1967.

SMITH, Marjorie C.
Sun City - Services for Marjorie Smith, 71, a former office manager in Los Angeles, will be in Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Mrs. Smith, 19229 Welk Drive, moved here in 1978 from Van Nuys, California, and died Jan. 3, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. She was born in New Jersey. She is survived by her husband, John R. of Sun City; children, Suzanne SHOEMAKER and Ronald J. of California; five grandchildren, a great-grandchildren; a sister, Vera Wagner of New Jersey; and a brother, Willis Muhleisen of Florida. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions to American Cancer Society. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

SMITH, Mark L.
Mark L. Smith, 15, a student at East Phoenix High School, was killed Jan. 25, 1980, in a bicycle-auto accident. He was born in Phoenix and was a member of Papago Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Gladys; a grandmother; a sister and a brother. Published 1/30/1980.

SMITH, Martha W.
Mrs. Martha W. Smith, 94, who retired in 1955 after employment 15 years in Emerson School cafeteria, died Sunday, August 27, 1967 in her home, 322 E. Mitchell Drive. mrs. Smith moved here in 1939 from Fayette, MIssouri, and was a member of Central Methodist Church. She was born in Washington, Missouri. Services were in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Thomas J. Barrett, of Columbia, Missouri; a son-in-law, Reber L. Rawlins; and a granddaughter, Geraldine Rawlins, both of Denver. AZ Republic Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

SMITH, Mary A.
Mary A. Smith, 89 passed away on August 27, 2004 in Glendale. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 4 at 11am at Amos Metropolitan C. M. E, 2806 E. Mobile Lane, Phoenix, with 1 hour visitation prior to services. Universal Memorial Center. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

SMITH, Merle P.
4 Jan 1912 - 27 Jan 1980 Scottsdale - Merle P. Smith, 68, a retired real estate broker who played French horn with the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, died Jan. 27, 1980. He lived 10 years in Lake Havasu City and came to Scottsdale four years ago. Wife, Margaret; children, Sandra Jean Williams, Julie J., Lucinda, Donald V., Gregory M. and Scott S.; and two grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

SMITH, Nell Rae
Nell Rae Smith, 80, of Tempe, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Texas and was a teacher. Sons, Paul and James T.; sister, Frances Boyette; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 2/2/1994.

SMITH, Neoma Mae MYERS
Neoma Mae Myers Smith, 67, died June 28, 1978. She was a retired owner/operator of a flower shop in Illinois. Husband, Carl; children, Patricia Moore and Don Myers; stepdaughters, Marjorie Montgomery and Carol Long; 12 grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Hansen Mortuary. Services in Martinsville, Illinois. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SMITH, Olga
Olga Smith, 83, of Mesa, died Aug. 1, 1994. She was born in Baddock, Pennsylvania, and was a retail store manager. Daughter, Dolores Hobart; son, Harold; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Henderson Funeral Home. Christ the King Church, Mesa. 8/3/1994.

SMITH, Oliver Charles
Services for Oliver Charles Smith, 62, of 1641 E. Madison, a retired mechanic who died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1967, at a local hospital, were at Webber & Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. Burial in Glendale Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born in Hope, Arkansas, and came to Phoenix 25 years ago from Nashville, Arkansas. He was a former employee of Litchfield Naval Air Station. He is survived by two daughters, Eva Jo Smith and Mrs. Dorothy Griffen, both of Avondale; three sons, Moses Smith, Sacramento, Calif., Sgt. Oliver Smith, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and Hildred Smith, Florence; two sisters, Nancy Taylor of California, and Manie Bagley, Arkansas; and one brother, Riley Smith, of Calif. Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967.

SMITH, Patsy Mae
Patsy Mae Smith, 32, was born in Phoenix and died of an illness Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and was formerly employed as a clerk in the Mountain Bell engineering department for nine years. Husband, Daniel E.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Barber; a sister, Mrs. Ron (Sherry Kay)Brewer. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 10/25/1974.

SMITH, Philip Joseph
Philip Joseph Smith, 65, a retired warehouse manager with a moving company, died Dec. 26, 1982, at Humana Hospital Phoenix. Mr. Smith was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, and moved to Phoenix in 1941. He is survived by his wife, Zelma; daughters, Lois J. Nagy, Phylis Harrison and Rita A. Scelso; three sisters; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services were at Hope Lutheran Church, 6600 S. Central. Camelback Sunset Chapel made arrangements. 12/29/1982.

SMITH, Phillip David
Scottsdale -- Phillip David Smith, 21, 7505 E. McDonald, was killed in an auto accident Thurs., May 11, 1967, in Phoenix. He had been employed by the Bud Wall Swimming Pool Construction Co. and had served in the 82nd Airborne Division a year and and attended Arcadia High School. He was born in Yakima, WA, and came here eight years ago. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale wright of Phoenix; two stepbrothers, Joseph and Dale Wright; a sister, Rebecca D. Smith; and two stepsisters, Mrs. Ronald Drovin and Reta M. Wright, all of Phoenix. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 5/13/1967.

SMITH, Phillis Jean
Phillis Jean Smith, 20, was killed in an auto accident Aug. 31, 1967, in Yuma. She was born in Michigan City, IN, and moved to Phoenix in 1957 from Houston. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith of Phoenix. Burial in Glendale Cemetery. 9/8/1967.

SMITH, Prince Albert
Prince Albert Smith, 83, who had been a brick mason, died Oct. 9, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Texas and moved to Arizona 20 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; three sons, Eugene, Albert and Ronald; two daughters, Laverne Wilhelm and Ida Long; a sister; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/12/1982.

SMITH, Rae
Graveside services for Rae Smith, 78, who moved to Phoenix five years ago from New York, were at Beth El Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mrs. Smith, 1702 W. TUckey Lane, is survived by her husband, Eli; daughters, Selma Sternlieb and Marcia Heath and five grandchildren. She was a member of Hadassah and Women's B'nai B'rith. The AZ Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

SMITH, Ray S.
Ray S. Smith, 56, president of the Gregg College of Commerce in Arizona from 1953 to 1956, died Sun., May 14, 1967, in Norman, OK. He was a charter member of the Valley of the Sun Kiwanis Club and a member of the First Methodist Church here. He was graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a masters degree in 1931 and was an associate professor at George Washington University where he later studied patent law and was an aid to Rep. F. P. Swank. He served in the Army in World War II. He was born in Eldorado, OK, and had lived in Norman since 1960. Survivors include his wife, Augusta T.; a son, Rodney R., of Long Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Judy Miller of Phoenix; two brothers and a sister, all of Norman; and five grandchildren. Services and burial were in Normal. 5/16/1967.

SMITH, Readie J.
79, 9 January 1960. Tempe - Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Readie J. Smith, 79, of 1023 Apache Blvd., Tempe, were in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Smith, a native of Halls, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 7, 1960, in Tempe Clinic Hospital. She has been a Tempe resident the past 12 years. She is survived by her husband, Walter S. Carr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. The AZ Republic 9 January 1960

SMITH, Richard C.
Richard C. Smith, Jr., 49, of Buckeye, a sales representative, died Nov. 2, 1994. He was born in Quantico, Virginia, and was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. He was also a former Phoenix police officer. Survivors include his wife, Lani; daughter, Jenifer; sons, Richard C., III and James; stepdaughter, To ... ...ranklin; parents, Lucille and Richard, Sr.; and sister, Kay Robertson. Visitation and services Sunland Mortuary. Contributions: American Cancer Society. 11/4/1994.

SMITH, Richard H.
Superior - Richard H. Smith, 62, a retired miner, died Wed., March 4, 1970, at Redondo Beach, CA. He was born in Missouri and moved to Coolidge 25 years ago. Survivors include two sons, Richard, of Phoenix and Marvin of Superior; two daughters, Mrs. Flora BENSKIN of Superior and Mrs. June DeSHADO of Coolidge; brother, James of Apache Junction; two brothers out of state; two sisters, Esther YOCON of McNary and Margie BROOKS of Superior; and 12 grandchildren. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. 3/8/1970.

SMITH, Robert Laurel
Robert Laurel Smith, 80, of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a retired furniture salesman and Navy veteran. Wife, Marion E.; son, Ronald; one brother; and one grandchild. 22 May 1994.

SMITH, Robert V.
Robert "Bob" V. Smith, 76, of Coolidge, Az, passed away September 8, 2004. Graveside Service 9am, September 14, 2004 at Valley Memorial Park, 6894 e. Highway 287, Coolidge, Az, 85228. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

SMITH, Rowena Ann
Rowena Ann Smith, 73, of Mesa, Arizona, died on September 27, 2004. Funeral service will be on Thursday, 2 pm with visitation 1 hour prior, Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School Road. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

SMITH, Rowena Ann
Rowena Ann Smith passed away in Mesa, Arizona on September 27, 2004 at 7:05 a. m. of natural causes. Known best to her friends as Ann, she was born on May 5, 1931 in Blair, Oklahoma to Edna and Leroy Pickering. In addition to her native Oklahoma, Rowena enjoyed life in Winona, Minnesota, and Amarillo, Texas before putting down roots in the area of Phoenix, Arizona. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting and traveling. Her travels took her to Israel, Japan and other various places. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Virgil Ralph Smith. She is survived by her four children: Alicia (Reg) Durham of Scottsdale, Arizona; Phillip (Charyle) Smith of Amarillo, Texas; Gloria (Joe) Varley of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Charles (Carol) Smith of Tucson, Arizona; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on September 30, 2004 at Paradise Chapel, 3934 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, Arizona. Internment will be at Green Acres cemetery, Scottsdale, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

SMITH, Ruda
Services for Ruda Smith, 65, who lived here 14 years and had been in sales with Diamonds stores, were in Arizona Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith, 1915 W. Hazelwood Parkway, died Oct. 24, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Arlene Erling and Sandra Smith and three grandchildren. 10/31/1979.

SMITH, Rude F.
Rude F. Smith, 76, of Phoenix, died Feb. 13, 1994. He was a retired maintenance foreman, was born in Iowa and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Edna Hicks and Edith; sons, John and Calvin; sister, Edith Mosier; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

SMITH, Shane Everett
Shane Everett Smith, 20, of Tempe, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Mesa and was a Yavapai College student. Parents, Marilynn and Byron; brothers, Gentry and Ryan; and his grandparents. Bethany Community Church, Tempe. Lakeshore Mortuary. 2/6/1994.

SMITH, Sidney
2 Dec 1901 - 5 June 1974. Sidney Smith, 73, of 408 N. 20th St., died Wed., June 5, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. He served in the Navy in World War I and the Air Forces in World War II. He had been employed as a jeweler for the Dennis Naughton Jewelry Store. Wife, Lillie Mat; a son, Bobby; and two sisters. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/11/1974.

SMITH, Theresa
Tempe - Theresa L. Smith, 5, was born in Columbus, Ohio, and died Jan. 28, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by parents, ... and Karen Smith; two brothers and grandparents. Memorial services at Desert Valley Church of God, 4707 E. Baseline Rd. Botimer Mortuary. The AZ Republic Feb. 1, 1982.

SMITH, Vera L.
Vera L. Smith, age 86, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. There will be a visitation at noon on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale; followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p. m. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/20/2004.

SMITH, Vesta B.
Rites have been set for Mrs. Vesta B. Smith, 66, who moved to Phoenix 25 years ago from Pauls Valley, Okla. Mrs. Smith, 5251 S. Third St., a native of Tennessee, died Tuesday in a Phoenix hospital. Services in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback, by the Rev. H. W. PUGH of the Church of God. Friends may call at the mortuary. Burial will be in Twin Buttes Cemetery, Tempe. She is survived by two sons, Everett of Globe and Alvie of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Betty HENDERSON and Mrs. Lois Gutierrez, both of Phoenix, and Mrs. Lillie M. BLACKWOOD of Pauls Valley; two brothers John CRY of Henagar, Alabama, and Cressville CRY of Phoenix; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Friday, May 21, 1985

SMITH, Warren S.
Sun City - Warren S. Smith, 77, who retired as general manager after 48 years with the Quaker Oats Co. in Rockford, IL, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Smith was a member of the Rotary Club, a Masonic Lodge and active in community and civic affairs since moving to Sun City in 1962 from Mesa. He was born in Omaha, NE, and came to Mesa in 1960 from Rockford where he had been a trustee of Rockford College. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; three sons, W. Howard of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bernard of Newport Beach, CA, and Eugene R. of Tower Lakes, Barrington, IL; a brother out of state; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in the United Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 12/12/1970.

SMITH, William
Ajo - Requiem mass for William Smith, 75, who died Monday, January 11, 1960, in the Phelps Dodge Hospital in Bisbee, was in the Immaculate Conception Church. Rosary was in the McCarthy Funeral Home. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Smith came to Arizona in 1915 and had been a resident of Ajo since 1937. He was a car repairman for Phelps Dodge before his retirement. He is survived by two sons, Charles, Ajo, and Harry, Bakersfield, California; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Miller, Ajo, and Mrs. Katheryn McNab, Naco; and seven grandchildren. AZ Republic 14 January 1960.

SMITH, William F.
59, of Coolidge, was born in Bragadocia, Missouri, and lived here 18 years. Wife, Ella; son, Francis of Yuma; two stepdaughters and 14 grandchildren. Burial in Valley Memorial Park. 9/4/1967.

SMITH, William H.
William H. Smith, 51, of 3302 N. Sixth Ave., an engineer, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Rosary at Whitney Murphy Chapel 330 N. 2nd Ave. Mass of Requiem celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Smith was an engineer in the AiResearch gas turbine laboratory for 15 years. He was born in North Dakota and came to Phoenix 15 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Eva, and a son, Harold, both of Phoenix; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Smith, of Lynwood, Calif., and a brother and four sisters out of state. Whitney-Murphy Chapel. Thursday, August 10, 1967.

SMITHERS, Lillian
Tempe - Lillian Smithers, 83, who was a laboratory technician for Maricopa County Hospital 12 years, died Oct. 6, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Smithers, 1122 E. Sesame, was born in Texas and came to Tempe in 1917. She is survived by children, Vaughn Dell Higgins, Robert, William, Dick and Larry; two brothers, Raymond and Buster Hope; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

SMITH-GILL, Vernessa Marie
Vernessa Marie Smith-Gill, 44, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 29, 2004. Visitation: Thursday, September 2, 2004, 6-8 P. M., Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service: Saturday, September 4, 2004, 11 A. M., Spring Hill Baptist Church, 624 S. Cleary, Flagstaff, AZ. Visitation with one hour prior to Service. Interment Flagstaff City Cemetery. Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

SMITH-GILL, Vernessa Marie
Vernessa Marie Smith-Gill, was born to Eulis and Bessie Smith on November 6, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. Both parents preceded her in death. The Smith family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona in 1961, where she accepted Christ at an early age. Vernessa attended Elementary, Jr. High and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1977. She later moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1978 to continue her education in Business Management; she began working for Cambridge Intergrated Services Group, Inc as a Senior Claims Rep Specialist and remained there for 21 years. Kenny Gill and Vernessa were United in Holy Matrimony in 1998. She leaves to cherish her memory to her husband, daughter Natosha N. Smith of Phoenix, AZ, son Jamal S. Dixon of Phoenix, AZ and stepson Jermain Gill of Flagstaff, AZ. Two Grandchildren, three sisters Gwendolyn (Christopher) Davis, Beverly (Charles) Wilson, and Sonja (Michael) Pops, Sr., a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Vernessa recently became a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church until she was taken to her spiritual home on August 29, 2004. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed. Visitation Thursday, September 02, 2004, 6-8 P. M., Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral Service Saturday, September 04, 2004, with visitation one-hour prior to services with service at 11:00 A. M., Spring Baptist Church 624 S. Oleary, Flagstaff, AZ. Interment will take place at Flagstaff City Cemetery, Flagstaff, AZ. Preston Funeral Home Serving the Family. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

SMITHHISLER, Paul A.
Sun City - Paul A. Smithhisler, 93, retired architech with the Tennessee Valley Authority, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Smithhisler was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and moved to Sun City from Las Cruces, N.M., in 1974. He was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute. He was a member of the American Legion and American Institute of Architects. He was an Armyu veteran of World War I. He is survived by his sons, John and Joseph; a brother and four grandchildren. Mass was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd. Menke Funeral Home. 12/29/1982.

SMITHSON, Joseph A.
Joseph A. Smithson, 86, Sun City, Arizona, passed away August 31, 2004. Memorial Service 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 8, 2004, Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

SMITHWICK, The Rev. R. Allen
Sun City - The Rev. R. Allen Smithwick, 87, a minister for the Seventh Day Adventist Church for 63 years, died Dec. 22, 1982. Mr. Smithwick was born in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Sun City in 1978 from California. He was a graduate of Walla Walla College in Washington and was a missionary in India for eight years. He is survived by his wife, Eunice; sons, Dr. Robert C. and Dr. R. Neil; a sister; 11 grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home. 12/24/1982.

SMOLEN, Jeffrey J.
Jeffrey J. Smolen, 50, of Mesa, AZ, passed away August 29, 2004. Jeffrey grew up in Long Island, NY but had been a long- time resident of the valley. He leaves behind his loving mother Helen; beloved daughter Jennifer, son Jonathan and daughter Angela; sister Karen; brother-in-law Arthur; nephews Arthur & Alex and several cousins. A memorial mass will be held 10:00 AM Friday, Sept. 3 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana Av., Mesa, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, 711 E. Northern Av. Phoenix. AZ 85020. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

SMOOT, Richard Carl
Richard Carl Smoot, born in Oakland, CA December 11, 1926, succumbed to cancer on August 31, 2004 under the loving care of Hospice of the Valley. He was surrounded by family members and now is on the big golf course in the sky. Rich served in the US Army Corps of Engineers in post-war Japan. He was discharged in San Francisco where he spent his working days as a parts-man for various automotive dealerships. He retired to Phoenix in 1990 where he enjoyed playing golf at least three times a week and rooting for his favorite football team, the Arizona Rattlers. He is survived by his wife Dee, his twin sons David (Barbara), Allen (Stacey), his daughter Susan (Ron), three granddaughters, two grandsons, and two great-grandchildren. His extended family in Arizona includes Elizabeth, Dan (Sharon), a granddaughter, and the Kevin O'Shaughnessy family. Services will be held 3:30pm Saturday, September 4th at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ (623) 933-0161. If desired, please make donations to Bosom Buddies Inc., P. O. Box #16687, Phoenix, AZ 85011-6687. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

SMOOT, Samuel K., Sr.
Show Low - Services for Samuel K. SMOOT, Sr., 87, who died June 22, 1978, at a son's home in Kearny, will be at the First Baptist Church in Kearny. Mr. Smoot, a resident of Show Low for 23 years, was a retired deputy sheriff. Survivors include children, Carmel L., Samuel K., Jr., Donnie J., Luretha Ashworth and Hazel Allen; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

SMOTHERS, Shirley Jean
Shirley Jean Smothers, 72, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Services will be out of state. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

SMYTH, Hallie Florence
Hallie Florence Smyth, 80, of Mesa, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Stumptown, West Virginia, and was a retired school teacher. Daughter, Nancy Jo Walker; son, Ken; sisters, Grace Chipps and Leone Snyder; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bunker's Garden Chapel, Mesa. 2/2/1994.

SNEDEKER, Almeda
Almeda Snedeker, 71, who moved here 11 years ago from Huntington, W.VA., died Thurs., Sep. 21, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Miller, Ohio. Husband, Riley H.; daughter, Mrs. Fred F. DUKE; son, Charles W. GIBSON; a sister and a brother out of state; four grandhcildren and one great-grandchild. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/23/1967.

SNEED, Robert C.
28 Feb 1908 - 14 April 1978 Avondale - Services for Robert C. Sneed, 70, who died April 14, 1978, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital, were at Cannon Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Mr. Sneed, 307 N. Second St., was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Della; children, Jerry, Janice Wendler, Joyce Nixon and Wanda Hall and 12 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

SNELL, Elijah H.
Tempe -- Elijah H. Snell, 85, who had ranched in Colorado and was in the apartment business here from 1964 until retiring in 1974, died Wednesday in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Snell, 1209 W. Sixth St., was a member of the First Church of God in Tempe and a World War I veteran. Survivors include children, Marita Taber of Calif., Irene Rosenboom of Illinois, Yandel E. of Calif. and Donald G. of Tempe; three brothers; a sister; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Green Acres Scottsdale Chapel, 401 N. Hayden. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 9, 1976, p. B-6.

SNELL, Harold E.
23 Nov 1913 - 4 Oct 1979 Black Canyon City - Harold E. Snell, 65, of Black Canyon City, a World War II Navy Veteran, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. He moved to Arizona four years ago from Oxnard, CA. Surviving are his wife, Helen; children, Rebecca Jackson, Robbyn and Harold, Jr., and a grandson. Services were in Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary. 8 Oct 1979

SNELLENBERGER, Orville D.
Orville Dayton Snellenberger, 89, Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 14, 2004. U. S. Navy. Services: Citadel Chapel, 520 S. Higley Rd., Mesa, Arizona, September 11, 2004 at 9:30 A. M. Contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare - 480-218-9000. Bunker's University Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

SNELLENBERGER, Orville D.
Orville Dayton Snellenberger, 89, of Mesa died Aug. 14, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 9:30 a. m. Saturday at Citadel Chapel, 520 S. Higley Road, Mesa. Bunker's University Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 830-4105. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

SNIDER, Lucia
Lucia Snider, 74, of Cottonwood, retired National Park Service ranger, died Nov. 11, 1988. She was born in Houston. Survived by husband, Frank, and a sister. Memorial services Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. Nov. 14, 1988.

SNODGRASS, Nathelle E.
Services for Nathelle E. Snodgrass, 58, who died Oct. 18, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. Mrs. Snodgrass is survived by her husband, Harold E.; children, Patti Schwalge, Suzanne Miller, K. Michael and Stephen C.; a sister and six grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

SNODGRASS, William H.
William H. Snodgrass, 57, of 6030 S. Montezuma, an auto mechanic, died Jan. 27, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Ohio and came to Arizona in 1968. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; children, Kristine ... Published Feb. 1, 1982.

SNOOK, Stanley M.
Stanley M. Snook, 63, of Phoenix, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Portsmouth, N.H. Wife, Valerie; daughters, Kelli Wilson, Lynne Blair, Karen Overley; sister, Helen Scruton; brother, Paul; four grandchildren. Family Burial and Cremation Center. 2/3/1994.

SNOW, Alberta Jean
Alberta Jean Snow, 88, of Mesa, died Feb. 13, 1994. She was born in Canada and was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include the Mone family sisters, Adelaide "Toots" O'Sullivan; her nieces and nephews. Maryvale Mortuary National Cremation and Burial. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

SNOW, Ben W.
Ben W. Snow, 82, of Camp Verde, a metal sprayer for Salt River Project, died Aug. 19, 1994. He was born in Mullen, Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughter, Patricia HEHIR; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services are private. Hepler Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 8/23/1994.

SNOW, Kimberly M.
Kimberly Snow, 6, a student at Parkway School in Mesa, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Garden Grove, Calif. Parents, William and Dolly SNOW; a sister; two brothers; and grandparents. The Phoenix Gazette 10/12/1982.

SNOW, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Snow, 83, who moved here in 1946, died June 25, 1978, in Doctors Hospital. She retired as supervisor after 30 years with New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. She is survived by her brother and two grandsons. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SNURE, John J.
Sun City - Memorial services for John J. Snure, 85, who died Spet. 28, 1979, in Denver, were in Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, 11025 111th Ave. Mr. Snure, 9208 107th Drive, came to Arizona in 1959 and was a member of the Elks, Masons and the church. He had been a Peoria Justice of the Peace 12 years. Surviving are his wife, Viola; children, Mrs. Gerald Cotter, Mrs. Phil Bromley, Mrs. Robert Sharon, Jean and John P.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary is handling arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1979.

SNYDER, Anna Mary Helen
Anna Mary Helen Snyder, 57, died Sat., April 22, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Snyder, of Phoenix, moved to Arizona from New York four years ago. Daughters, Margaret Ann Acel, Katherine Rothra, Mary Nelson and Sandra Johnson; a son, William; four sisters, one brother, and six grandchildren. Interment in Stockton, N.Y. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

SNYDER, George F., Jr.
24 Sep 1922 - 15 Dec 1982 George F. Snyder, Jr., 60, died Dec. 15, 1982. He was born in Plainfield, N.J., and moved to Arizona 15 years ago. He was employed by Salt River Project for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Lorell Patenode and Elizabeth Gibbs; mother, Florence; a sister; and two grandchildren. 12/18/1982.

SNYDER, Gill F.
Gill F. Snyder, 68, Wickenburg, died September 10, 2004. Services to be announced. Wickenburg Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

SNYDER, Hazel M.
Yarnell -- Hazel M. Snyder, 72, died Friday, Jan. 10, 1976, in Doctors Hospital, Phoenix. Sons, Walter and Jerry; daughters, Mrs. Joyce N. DEABLER, Mrs. Elinora ANGLESINO, Mrs. June PIRROTA and Mrs. Margaret HUFFMAN; a brother and a sister, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Greenwood Memorial Park. 1/12/1976.

SNYDER, Kenneth
SNYDER, Kenneth, 84, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Saturday, September 4, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. He and his wife, Ruth, were from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and he was an expediter for a manufacturer. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. 623-584-6299. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/13/2004.

SNYDER, Mabel I.
Mabel I. Snyder, 78, who moved to Phoenix two years ago from Kansas City, Missouri, died Oct. 28, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Snyder was born in Trenton, Missouri. She was a member of Paradise Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Riddle; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were at Hansen Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

SNYDER, Marion Chester
61, a resident of Phoenix for the past 25 years, was born in Denver and came to Arizona in 1942. He was a member of the Elks Club in Pocatello, Idaho. Wife, Elva; mother, Mrs. Belle SHAW, Pocatello; two brothers out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/4/1967.

SNYDER, Ruth H.
Ruth H. Snyder, 80, of Peoria, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., and was a homemaker. Daughter, Marge Edwards, survives. Services were in New York. Contributions: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Sun City. Menke Funeral Home. 2/5/1994.

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