Obituaries

Mary Frances Smith 83, of Walton, KY, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2026. She was born in Williamsburg, KY on December 2, 1942, to her parents John and Bessie (Wyatt) Murray.

She retired from Queen City Barrell. She was a faithful member of the House of Deliverance, she loved to read and watch sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds and UK, and she was also a member of the Eighties Ladies in Florida. But most of all Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Bessie Murray, son Jeff Smith, brothers; Jim Murray, Martin Murray, Darrell Murray and Robert Murray, and sisters Sandra Richard and Clara Guilkey, granddaughter Amber Hounshell and 2 great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 61 years John William Smith JR, daughters Donna (Dan) Partin, Sheila (Marvin) Thomas, brother Tom (Barbara) Murray and sister Susan Murray, daughter in law Sandra Smith and sister-in-law Edie Murray and 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday August 27, 2026, at the House of Deliverance 626 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY 41076 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00am at the church with Rev. Brooks Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Alexandria Cemetery.