Robert Franklin Smith, 76, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on November 22, 1944 to the late Clyde “CR” Robert and Martha Kay Walters Smith. Robert served in the United States Army from 1963 – 1965 and was a truck driver. He loved serving his country. Robert was married to his late wife, JoAnn Smith, for 57 years and they loved their children and family more than anything. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by a son, Frankie Smith and two sisters, Shirley Tandy, and Louise Laineheart. He is survived by a son, Shawn Smith (Lynsey) of Danville; a daughter, Kathy Smith (Danny Cox) of Danville; a sister, Mildred Campbell of Covington; two grandchildren, Jeremy Trent Miracle (Erin), Hailey Renee Smith; two great grandchildren, Bentley Miracle and Atlas Miracle. A private graveside service will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Rev. Brian Lucas will officiate. Please sign the online guestbook or send a Hugs from Home at www.stithcares.com. A private graveside service will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Robert Lee “Bobby” Smith, 73, died Friday, January 17, 2020. Born February 11, 1946 in Boyle County, he is the son of Ruth Cooper Smith and the late Howard Smith. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Bobby was a heavy equipment operator and loved to fish. He lived for his time with his great-grandsons. He was predeceased by his two sons, Robert Smith Jr and Greg Smith, a sister, Thelma Mae Ward and a brother, Charles Howard Smith and grandson Douglas Scott Smith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Wanda Smith; four sisters, Martha Ellen (Lowell) Harrison, Betty Smith (Frank) Bradley and Linda Smith (Buz) Hendricks and Mary Smith (Mike) Belcher; a granddaughter, Hailey Whittaker and two great-grandchildren, Kaedyn and Riley Whittaker and many nieces and nephews.. The funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home. Rev. JR Fields will officiate. Visitation will be after 12 noon prior to the service. The family requests memorial donations be sent to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. Funeral Service: 1 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Visitation will be after 12 noon prior to the service.