Stansell Smith Obituary

Stansell Todd
Smith
February 20, 1960-
January 9, 2013
Oklahoma City , OK- Mr. Smith passed away at the O U Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He had been a resident of Oklahoma City several years but was originally from the Columbus / Phenix City area. He was manager of a retail store, The Golden Goose Flea Market in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his parents, June Stansell Smith of Lindale GA and Denver D. Smith (Marcia) of Smiths Station AL. One daughter, Amber Theis (Vern) and a son Joshua Smith (Melanie) of Columbus, sisters Debbie Livingston (Keith) of Phenix City and Sharon Smith-Horton (Christopher) of Salem AL, brothers Brad Smith (Damien) of Phoenix AZ and Mark Smith (Laura) of Phenix City, four grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Cremation was performed in Oklahoma City and a celebration of Todd's life for family and friends will be held at the Studio 412 annex of Smiths Station Baptist Church February 2nd at 2:00pm EST. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Todd's honor to The Ronald McDonald House, 1959 Hamilton Road, Columbus GA 31904, phone 706-321-0033.

Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 15, 2013.
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I'm my dear brother, everyday. My love for you doesn't ever diminish, and my longing for you is eternal.

Brad

Family

January 9, 2024

My Brother, How has it been over a decade that you left us? The hurt seems just like yesterday. I love and miss you so much! I do find peace knowing you are whole and perfect and spending eternity with loved ones that moved on.
Keep your wings wrapped around our wonderful parents. XoXo, Shay/Witch2

Sharon Smith-Horton

Family

January 9, 2024

HI SON, SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN IN TOUCH LATELY BUT I THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND JUST DON'T REMEMBER TO PUT IT IN WRITING. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 10 YEARS THAT YOU'VE BEEN GONE. A LOT OF WATER HAS FLOWED UNDER THE BRIDGE DURING ALL THAT TIME BUT THE MEMORIES OF YOU AND ALL THE TIMES WE HAD ARE STILL JUST AS STRONG. I GUESS YOU ARE FORTUNANT TO BE UP THERE AND NOT HERE IN THIS SCREWED UP WORLD. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE STILL MISSED AND LOVED MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU AND MARCIA. I'M SURE IT WON'T BE ALL THAT LONG UNTIL I'LL SEE YOU GUYS AGAIN. I LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH GREATLY!!!!......................................................

DAD

January 9, 2023

Hey Cuz
I was thinking about you the other day and started laughing at all the things we did growing up.
Sorry it has ben a while from our last talk but things have ben busy around the ole creek.
Just wanted to drop in and let you know I have not forgot about you
Love you cuz and i will see you soon.

Johnny

Family

January 9, 2023

How can it be a decade since I've heard you call me witch? You are loved and missed so much! I still just can't believe you are gone. Rest easy my brother <3

Shay

Family

January 9, 2023

Hey my brother :) You are missed Every day :(
I hate that you can't be here and see your wonderful, beautiful grandchildren grow up. So proud of Josh and Amber for the path they are leading them down.
Rest easy my Dear brother. It still seems unreal.
Watch over Mom and Dad <3
Love, Shay

Shay

January 10, 2022

Hi son...I sent you a 61st birthday card and have no idea why it didn't go through but just wanted you to know I didn't forget you!!!

Denver Smith

Father

March 8, 2021

I love you my dear big brother. Every day of my life I miss you. I still say my prayers at sunset and always will. I know you're around me when I need strength just like you were always for me. There is a Todd-shaped hole in my heart and nothing can fill that but I try, and you know. I love you brother, I miss you so.

Brad Smith

Family

January 9, 2021

Hey big brother, I talk to you every day and am grateful you hear my prayers to you. You've guided me through the most difficult year of my life, and I know you're with me every step I take. I miss you every day of my life and hold you close in my heart and mind. I know you wanted to meet Damien, and you wanted to visit us out here in the desert - we had plans. You've walked with me every step of the way through all this darkness and brought me to the end of the tunnel. I'm grateful you happened at all, and I'm not sad that it's over - I'm happy that you happened. That you happened to all of us. We love you and could never forget the love you brought to all of us. I wish you peace and know that you and Marcia watch over us all. That makes me happy. All is love, my dear brother.

Brad Smith

Family

November 26, 2020

HI son. Just a note to say we certainly haven't forgot you and never will. There is a lot going on around here. Brad & Damien as well as Kerrie going through divorce proceedings and a pandemic caused by a covid 19 virus and a nasty presidential race all to say the least has made life very tedious lately. There is no doubt you and Marcia are in a much better place than all of us. However, just want you to know we all still miss y'all and love you more than when you were here. I hope and assume y'all are doing well and are at peace and happy.

Denver D Smith

Father

November 24, 2020

HELLO SON...YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 60 YEARS OLD TODAY. HARD TO BELIEVE YOU AND MARCIA HAVE BEEN GONE 7 YEARS! Y'LL TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.

February 20, 2020

We miss you my Brother! It still just doesn't seem real. I see your smile/grin in your children and grands and that is a sweet moment. I love you!

Shay Shay

January 9, 2020

I think about you all the time, especially the day we spent together at Daddy's house talking, laughing, and shedding a few tears as well. You've left a Todd-shaped hole in my heart that is being filled to my best with memories and love, but sometimes it is not enough. Sometimes I need you, all the time I miss you, and forever I love you. I still look for you in the sunset just as I promised the day you left us when I stood on that mountain, watched as the sun came down and grieved like never before - and made that promise. The sun sets so beautifully here in the desert, and I always see you in it, every day. It hurts that we made plans that never came to be, but I know you would have moved that mountain for me and that is enough to sustain me. But I miss you, dear sweet brother. A broken heart can heal but it's never the same.

Brad Smith

October 11, 2019

Happy Birthday Hoss!!! Today would be #59, last of the 50's.

February 20, 2019

Hi son...It was 6 years ago yesterday I had to watch you leave us and go to your new home but I knew without a doubt you did not want to stay here in the shape you would have been if they had done the valve replacement. You are still missed and loved and you have 2 fine children here who both remember and miss you greatly. Josh's twin boys and Amber's four are a part of the legacy you left and will carry your name on with honor. God bless you and although we did not always see everything eye to eye we had a bond that you knew was there. We miss you and still cherish the time we had together.

Love,
Dad

January 10, 2019

HAD YOU BEEN ALLOWED TO SAY WITH US YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 58 YEARS OLD TODAY...SO I'M GOING TO SAY
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" ANYWAY. IT'S BEEN 5 YEARS AND SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY BUT WE STILL MISS YOU REGARDLESS HOW LONG IT SEEMS. I TRUST YOU ARE RESTING IN PEACE.

D D Smith

February 20, 2018

Thank you for flying into my memories and dreams lately, connection made. I miss you so.

Brad Smith

January 29, 2018

I miss you Todd! We didn't talk as much as we should have but when we did it was for hours at a time. I could sure use one of those talks brother. I miss hearing "I love you WITCH!"
Forever and ever in our hearts... <3

Love, Shay

October 18, 2017

It was four years ago today you left us. You are still missed and loved as much as when you were here. I hope you are doing well son...Dad

DD Smith

July 8, 2017

Hello son, You are not forgotten because we think of you every day...and still miss you!!!
Dad

DD Smith

July 2, 2017

Hi hoss...I certainly haven't forgot you because I wear a miniature urn with some of your ashes on a chain around my neck every day and it is a constant reminder of who you were while you were with us and that you were taken away much too soon. Love you.........Dad

Denver Smith

August 1, 2016

Happy Easter Son...This is a picture of you hunting Easter eggs when you were probably only 5 or 6 years old. Lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. Hope you are doing well now and He is keeping you out of trouble.

Dad Smith

March 25, 2016

THERE HAS NOT BEEN A DAY THAT U ARE NOT THOUGHT OF AND MISSED. THINGS ARE REAL CRAZY BUT NO WORRY ABOUT YOU CAUSE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS AT THE BEST PLACE EVER AND WITH GREAT COMPANY....!

TAMMEY SMITH

March 9, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY hoss. Today would have been #56.
Dad

Denver Smith

February 20, 2016

Happy 56th birthday. I love and miss you.Debbie

Debbie Livingston

February 20, 2016

There's occasions all thru the year. you'll cebrate, always. life is craziness more and more everyday. I don't question why ur not here physically but i'm being selfish cause wanted more time...u are a blessing! I love you and not forgotten.

Tammey Smith

February 10, 2016

RIP son....Dad

DD Smith

February 9, 2016

Another year came and gone.more time to reflect . a gift was lost when u had to leave us. U sure r missed so very much. U r in the best place ever. I love you for good.

Tammey Smith

January 10, 2016

It's been 3 years today since you close your eyes here and open them with Jesus. I miss you so much. Then I think of all the great memories I have of you, some I just see you laughing at me, some I can hear you say it's okay I love you. And your cute little grin you have,now I see it in your grandson. I love you, Debbie (witch #1)

Debbie Livingston

January 9, 2016

It's been 3 years today since you left us. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday then again it seems like forever since you were here with us. You are missed and still loved, son.
RIP...Dad

DD Smith

January 9, 2016

Hard to believe you've been gone almost 3 years but you're still missed and loved as much as ever. RIP son.
Dad

Denver Smith

December 10, 2015

u r with me each everyday. ur physical being is missed very much. you stay alive in a lot of people's daily doings so u r always near. the ache doesn't go away but u r in the best hands ever, smiling! love that smile of urs too. leave this on a better note. love you and miss u mighty much.

tammey smith

December 9, 2015

I miss you so much, my brother. Today isn't a good day. You are heavy on my mind and deep in my heart.
I love you, Shay

November 13, 2015

RIP son, we still miss you...Dad

DD Smith

October 9, 2015

u r never far away. the way things r these days u'd think there would be a button to click so we could snap ya back. wouldn't be right. knowing u a r well does me good. still rough as the dickens some better than others but always kept by prayers. I love and miss you.

tammey smith

September 24, 2015

Hope you are doing well...miss you.....Dad

DD Smitrh

September 9, 2015

We still miss you and you are not nor will ever be forgotten...Dad

DD Smith

August 8, 2015

what's my heart doin nothing but good just as u did when u were here. miss u so much still yet. I pass u on everyday cause there isn't a day that goes by and ur not a part of. smarts and goodness just a few things that matter. in my thoughts and be my heart for all time... I just love ya mighty much

tammey smith

August 5, 2015

It's hard to believe it's been two and one half years, but it's even harder to believe that ever happened period. You're still missed by your family and friends and always will be...Love you, Dad

DD Smith

July 9, 2015

You've been on my mind, big brother. So many things I want to share with you and can't - but your children and grandchildren live on through the best of you. That brings some peace and solace. I love you, -B

Brad Smith

July 7, 2015

hey u. ilove u. here comes one of ur favorite holidays. u have beauty that I cant see. i carry u with me everyday. gosh i have so many memories and feel blessed for that. our hearts with love together suspended in time. that will not end. thankful the Lord blessed ur dad and mom with u. i cherish us and our time. our hearts will be together thru all of time. God blesses us. i love u

tammey smith

June 29, 2015

Love and prayers to the family. May you all find comfort in cherished memories and the laughter you shared.

To Brad: I hope your heart will heal in time. I am so sorry for your loss.

With love and sympathy,

Kellie Myers-Glabman

June 19, 2015

Hi Son...just a note to say we still miss you as much as always even though it has been 29 months. Your memory will live with us forever...Dad

DD Smith

June 9, 2015

u have been on my mind heavily here the past few weeks. felt u being with me, mom, sister... for the most recent surgery. she did too. we speak of u everytime she has a surgery and it gives us a laugh with a smile saying a cute few words u use to say when she is worried...lol. we love u so much and u r always around. i love and miss you. thx for helping me (us)

tammey smith

June 4, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOSS...You would have been 55 today if you could have stayed with us but guess it is what it is so we'll just send a birthday wish to you up there. Love you...Dad

DD Smith

May 20, 2015

Hi son,
Just a note to say we miss you and think of you all the time. Rest in peace.
Dad

May 10, 2015

Just to say I love you and miss you all the time. God is good.

tamey smith

April 18, 2015

Sorry but I've had a lot going on and missed getting a message on the 9th but we sure still miss you and hope you are continuing to do well...Dad

DD Smith

April 11, 2015

u r with me cause the sun has a shine like nobody's business. I miss ya everyday and all the time. I find myself asking questions then getting the answer from what I learned from u, thx. I love you

tammey smith

April 10, 2015

hey u. think about you all the time. just wonna say thx. u still been right with me thru the tuff stuff. u were truly my eyes when I couldn't. got this one more eye dr visit then i'm gonna take a break bout my eyes and finish up later. I know ud be on me for that one but i'm tired. you have mail and no where to send it... I miss u all day everyday. time is supposed to do what? it doesn't get any better. there r things that happen and ur not here. u r n the best place ever and I shouldn't keep my lip poked out. just can't seem to help it though. i just love you...

tammey smith

April 3, 2015

Another month has passed and it is still the same, miss you son...Dad

DD Smith

March 9, 2015

As always I love and miss you.

Brad Smith

March 1, 2015

Happy Birthday son. You would have been 55 today...miss you, Dad

February 20, 2015

Happy birthday. So glad you are in the most wonderful place that is perfect. I miss and love you so much. Debbie (witch#2)

Debbie Livingston

February 20, 2015

Another 9th of the month that always brings back the memory of that sad day. But we know after what happened you would not have wanted to live like things would have been so we're sad but happy you went where you could be well and whole. Take care my son...Dad

February 9, 2015

I miss and love you. As time passes the empty place where pain stays doesn't go away. Sadness I have a dose every single day without a miss. I long to have ur being with me. I hear the sound of your voice and use ur wisdom to maybe have some kinda guidelines. I'm glad ur well. Aww surrounded by alot of loved ones. U have ur life for good. I thank the Lord for my many blessings and ur one of 'em. I love you.

tammey smith

January 11, 2015

Today is the two year anniversary of when you left us and went home. It's been a hard two years Marcia going just nine months after you. I can't help but notice no one hardly visits these pages for you or Marcia. Guess they are too busy but I'm sure most still miss you and think about you often. Take care of you and my sweetheart until we are all together again.........Dad

DD Smith

January 9, 2015

Well next month you've been gone 2 years. Sometimes it seems like a long time ago then other times it seems like only last night I sat in the ICU room and held your hand 15 1/2 hours until you went home. It's almost Christmas and it's hard to get in the spirit with you and Marcia up there. Christmas was always her favorite time of the year so y'all celebrate our Savior's birthday together with Him.
Dad

December 9, 2014

Hey hoss, in two months you've been gone two years so I would assume you've got everything fixed up there. I hope you, Marcia and all our other family members and friends are having a great time and are looking down and keeping us all straight down here. We still miss y'all just as much today as the day you left......Dad

DD Smith

November 9, 2014

hello my love. yeah its been a minute or two but have never stopped thinking of you. I miss u and our girl boo. I know y'all r kept in the best of hands. I have not seen very well for a while so kept my eyes closed a lot and still u were there. I can see you plan as day. you part of me will never sleep nor will it ever end. i still need you and count on ur wisdom to carry me thru. our father and u make a great team along with the rest of his angels. until we meet again i love you and thx for all.

tammey smith

October 12, 2014

Sad and sudden was the call
So dearly loved by one and all.
His memory is as sweet today
As in the hour he passed away.

DD Smith

October 9, 2014

The Angels gathered near your bed so very close to you.
For they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through.
I thought about so many things, as I held tightly to your hand.
Oh, how I wished that you were strong and happy once again.
But your eyes were looking homeward to that place beyond the sky.
Where Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye.
I struggled with my selfish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay.
So we could walk and talk again, like we did - just yesterday.
But Jesus knew the answer, and I knew He loved you so.
So I gave to you life's greatest gift, the gift of letting go

DD Smith

September 9, 2014

Losing you has been one of the most difficult things I've ever had to face and truth be told I still don't know how to live with the grief at times. Then I think on it and realize that you'd never let me get away with being lost in sadness over you and I do my best to honor that notion. Doesn't make it any less difficult though. The hurt is big because the love behind it is bigger, and while love always wins, nothing fills the empty Todd-shaped hole I have in my heart. I miss and love you so, brother. I wish you peace.

Brad Smith

August 16, 2014

I love and miss u. Haven't forgotten about you but u know I can't see for writing right now. U already know. Have to have help. Bet Betzee's happy with ya too. She wasn't the same either after u left us.

tammey smith

July 17, 2014

Today makes eighteen months...a year and a half...since you left us!!! Sometimes it seems like forever then again it seems like only yesterday. Either seems unreal and you are missed tremendously. Rest in peace my son.
Dad

DD Smith

July 9, 2014

Well today makes 17 months since Josh, Tammy and I sat 15 1/2 hours with you after the life support was removed and although I know we made the correct decision because you would not have wanted to live as a vegetable, time still hasn't made remembering that night any easier. At least we know you are now well, whole and in a peaceful place.......Dad

Dad

June 9, 2014

Sometimes I think it's all been an extended dream that I haven't woken up from yet, but then reality comes settling in and reminds me of time and distance. Still, none of that changes the fact that moving on from loss is largely a matter of continuing forward even when it seems impossible to do so. You're in my head every day and I can hear your voice and laughter, and see your devious smile. I hope you are at peace, big brother. All is love.

Brad Smith

May 20, 2014

there has been a lot done happened and pasted. is these long drown out months with u not bein on this earth. time hasn't stop and neither has the feelins of emptiness. guess that will not change but just has to be a on going thang. that's for life just as u r. I miss you so very much. been goin thru a lot to but still here you r right with me. thx, love ya for that. all things are possible thru our father. i'm not being a burden. i'm glad u r at peace and just as whole as u could be. I feel a comfort in knowin that. u r a special person and a wonderful man. my heart and u will be with me always.

tammey smith

May 10, 2014

Sixteen months ago today that you left us...SIXTEEN MONTHS!!! Still just doesn't seem real. Miss you son!

Dad

May 9, 2014

Paw is right. there is just so many times to go thru and try n figure things out but there is but one answer. just that time. that in which is nt decided by us because the plans were already made. the lesson or path may never be known. I miss everything as for u r concerned. U always had the logic reason to my sometimes crazy thinkin. Love ya for that too. I know u r mixin something up bout Boo ans my goins on. Knowin what u would do for the best. I miss u so much but l know u r doin perfect and that I can rest easy. There's not a day goes by.......

I LOVE YOU thru and thru.

tammey smith

April 10, 2014

Fifteen months you've been gone and it doesn't get any easier or make more sense today than it did then. We just have to trust you are OK now and doing well. Rest in peace my son.

Dad

April 9, 2014

I miss you bad and love you much. I know things r great goins for ya. Thanks for keeping an look out for me. U help me to be strong with the doins that a lot here. Don't have no fuss and carrin on with u. U sure r missed but not forgotten. U still r doin work here. Me and ur loved ones r truly blessed.U done good to those that r not known. Thank God.

tammey smith

March 11, 2014

Hi son,
14 months and it still seems unreal but the truth of the matter is it IS real and I guess we have no choice but to accept it and hope you are doing well in your new life. Rest well and be at peace.

Dad

March 9, 2014

This has been another month filled with a lot of Goins on bout u. U r so loved and always have a presence everyday. Miss u my heart, ur heart. Love you?

tammey smith

February 21, 2014

Happy Birthday Todd. I know your kids miss you and love you. Please continue to watch over them.

Barbara

February 20, 2014

Hi son...You would have been 54 today but it just wasn't to be. Guess God needed someone up there to fix things and help take care of the other angels. It's been 13 months & 11 days and you're still missed as much as the first day you were gone. I got a letter from Josh this morning that makes me proud you fathered such a great son. He is certainly a tribute to your memory and I know how proud you would have been of him.

Dad

February 20, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:)
I Love You
Debbie(witch#1)

debbie Livingston

February 20, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day to the BIGGEST HEART in our family! Cried myself to sleep last night thinking of you. I'll never forget one Valentine's Day when we lived on Emory Street - You came in with 3 bundles of roses for Momma, Debbie and I. I miss you my brother.

I love you,
Sha-witch xoxo

February 14, 2014

Still waiting on this to get easier to live with but it's not right and it's not fair.

Brad Smith

February 10, 2014

Thirteen Months!!! and it still seems so unreal. I read the paper and look around seeing so much crime and scumbags who commit such acts going on with their lives preying on innocent people I can't help wondering why...where is justice in this world??? One who tried to help people all your life taken at such an early age...why???!!! I really have a hard time trying to understand. Sorry if I'm so negative today but I'm still bitter that you're gone and so many who don't deserve it are still walking among us. BUT, enough of that! I know you are at peace and still taking care of people and fixing things. Rest in peace my son.

Dad

February 9, 2014

I'm not perfect but i'm here. it's hard. I miss u mighty much. The thing's I learned and we shared carry's me. Ur smarts were endless. If there was not a way u'd figure it out to have one. My fixer, teacher, along with the rest still one one, thanks! God has blessed. I love my heat from ur heart.

tammey smith

February 8, 2014

Hey, I love you. It has been a year a year since we had your celebration but honest I think of you everyday. I am so glad god bless me with you and now since he took you their is a void in my life but I know it's in his plan. Because I believe I know I will see you again not in my time but his.i love you, Debbie ( witch#1) ):

Debbie Livingston

February 2, 2014

All I can say is hard to believe you are gone and that it has been a year. Still so sad.

Barbara Avery

January 13, 2014

Todd,I love you so much. I miss your calls,your grin,your everything. It's been a tough this year but my memorize of you keep me going. Love, witch #1

Debbie

January 10, 2014

Hello Cuz.
It has ben a while but I wanted you to know that I still have your photo in my living room above my T.V from the Newspaper Post so that when I come in the house I see you every day, I have thought a great Deal about all the times we had and all the things we did growing up.

I am so thankful that I did get to talk to you a few days before it all came falling down, It has really had me thinking about life and what really makes life and what it is to really be Happy in Life.

I can say it is not the things I have or the Money I have but the People I have in my Life and sometimes it takes the Loss of someone to open our eyes to what is really Important.

I still think of you Cuz, I miss you and Love you and I will until the day I Die and I know everyone is missing you so much because I read every post that everyone puts up for you out loud in hopes that maybe some way by me reading them out loud that you may be able to hear me.

Spread your Wings and Fly Free Cuz, I Love you and Miss you.

Johnny W. Chapman

Johnny Chapman

January 9, 2014

I wish you were here. I love you with everything I have and miss you with all that I am.

January 9, 2014

2/20/60~1/9/13
Sad and sudden was the call
So dearly loved by one and all.
His memory is as sweet today
As in the hour he passed away.
He had a nature you couldn't help loving
And a heart that was purer than gold
And to those who knew him and loved him
His memory will never grow cold.

Dad

January 9, 2014

It's me. Just sittin here thinkin thru a couple few things. Don't have to wonder where I was bout this time last year. With you. Seems real strange not being able touch but feel ya. I love you and miss ya so. I know this year is gonna be continue to be great for you. I've always felt it being a special gift and pleasure (hard time sometime but that's another thang that made "us"! I miss you mighty much. you know it's like a growin feelin that doesn't stop. WOW love and miss ya babe

tammey smith

January 4, 2014

there is always room for the ones we deeply love and miss. you r missed so much by so many and loved by so many. weel there you r in the loving hands that help carry us thru. I love and miss you. our girl does to. u r sharing the joy of many others. Happy Xmas

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas son...This is the first one we don't have you and Marcia here with us and it just don't seem right. But now y'all can celebrate His birthday with Him now. The picture is too small to read but it says "Someone I love and miss dearly is spending Christmas in Heaven". We love you and miss you and think about you every day. Again...Merry Christmas!!!

Dad

December 24, 2013

Every time you occur to my mind, I can see your face grinning at me with your always present trucker cap on. It is gaining on a year since you flew from this Earth but the time has done nothing to ease the ache and the hurt. I still cannot get right with you being gone because there is nothing right about it. I love you big brother and wished you were still here with us all. We'll never be the same.

Brad Smith

December 10, 2013

Todd, It is hard to believe it has been 11 months. Your family still talks about you so much. I know you are looking down and watching over your grandchildren because they are such angels.

Barbara Avery

December 10, 2013

Hey son...I put a message on here just after midnight for the 11th month since your passing but for some reason it didn't get published. ANYWAY...we still miss you just as much and miss you terribly.

Dad

December 9, 2013

Still doesn't seem real that you're not here on this earth but in all other ways you are ever present. Don't know how I go thru days sometimes but I do then I wonder where they are. Can't explain it but you know it better. I miss and love you mighty much. My heart your heart always.

tammey smith

December 9, 2013

Wish you were here.

Amber

December 5, 2013

This day was a comfort day as well as tryin. Hearts heavy but has light. I do miss u so. Our girls been under me thru the day. We are all together .. That's stamped with a always sign. I love and miss ya mighty much.

tammey smith

November 28, 2013

Hi son...On this day of giving thanks I have a hard time remembering the good times because of all the bad we had to go through this year. However I know we had a lot of good ones and they were just cut way too short, but I am thankful for what we did have. We did some crazy things and were very lucky we came through a lot of it unscathed. I know you helped a lot of people down here and are probably doing the same up there. I miss you...and love you more than you ever knew.

Dad

November 28, 2013

As I finish the rest of my cooking today for family that have come into town for Thanksgiving, I cannot help but think of this time last year when you were helping get people who had nowhere to go for Thanksgiving fed and taken care of. It brings me comfort to know that a significant part of the last months of your life were spent in service to others less fortunate who needed it. Your capacity for love and generosity is remembered fondly, I only wish it weren't over. I miss you, big brother.

Brad Smith

November 28, 2013

I miss you so much. I am so thankful for you. As I make today meal I know this was your favorite meal. Momma made thanksgiving meal on your birthday . I am so glad I have memories to keep me going. I love you. Maw Hen

Debbie

November 28, 2013

Brother,
I have a heavy heart today. In my happier life, today would be a day you called me. I'd answer the phone and you would say something like “Well is the Jive Turkey cooking a turkey today?” Or, “Is the witch in?” Or, “Get off ya butt and get to cooking Gal!” Or who knows what?? You would ask if I was going to Momma's or if she was here. It never failed that you would ask for Aunt Link's chess pie recipe. You wanted to know if I was making dressing like Moms. I sure do miss our random talks but I'm so thankful that we had them. Sometimes they make me laugh and sometimes I cry. One year you told me you were frying a bunch of turkeys for tomorrow - I'm sure they were for all your friends in OK and I know they are thinking about you too. The last text I received from you was one word – “Thanks!”
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm thankful you will have the ultimate feast!

I love you and thank you for loving me!

Sha/Witch 2

November 27, 2013

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