Obituaries

Emily Renee Dee Smith and Tyler Ryan Smith passed away on June 27, 2026.

Emily and Tyler shared a deep love for one another and were devoted parents to their beloved daughter, Harley, who was truly the light of their lives. The love they had for their family will forever be remembered and cherished.

Emily enjoyed attending car shows and loved traveling, especially to Gatlinburg and Fort Myers. She treasured making memories with those she loved. Tyler had a passion for hunting, fishing, firearms, cars and trucks. He was also Coast Guard certified and enjoyed spending time outdoors doing the things he loved most.

Emily is survived by her cherished daughter, Harley; her parents, Angela (Billy) Neltner and Eric Dee; her brother, Deric (Paula) Dee; and her grandmothers, Carol Dee and Anita Sherlock.

Tyler is survived by his beloved daughter, Harley; his parents, Bryan and Jennifer Smith; his brothers, Brady Smith, Brennen Smith, Blake Smith, Parker Smith, and Grayson Smith; his sisters, Presley Smith, Taylor (Jordan) Woodruff and Abigail (Tommy) Anderson; and his grandmother, Melissa Smith Deaton.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home in Alexandria, Kentucky. A funeral service will immediately follow at 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.