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1969

DIED

2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Herman Newell-Smith Obituary

Herman Leon Newell-Smith was born on July 15, 1969. Herman was the beloved son of Riley and Dorothy Smith. He was called home Tuesday May 31, 2016. Herman was a caring son, a loving father and a great friend. Preceded in death by his father Riley Smith. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother Dorothy Smith of Gary, IN; 3 daughters Lashaunda and Hermanda bonds all of Gary, IN and Kendrea Bonds of Lafayette, IN; 7 grandchildren, special friend Ronda Sutton and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday June 7, 2016 from 12-8:00 p.m. Family hours 6-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 W. 11th Ave. Funeral service Wednesday June 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1917 Carolina Street. Rev. W.N. Reed officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 5, 2016.

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Lori Wingard

May 30, 2020

Miss you my friend always smiling rest easy till we meet again ❤

Victoria Kirk

September 3, 2016

Love you Herman. Rest well

Vicky

Victoria Kirk

September 3, 2016

Charles Couch

June 15, 2016

I would like to send my condolences to Herman and his family. Herman was a childhood friend a grew up with. He will truly be missed

Rita Bradley

June 7, 2016

To my Aunt Dorothy I love you and I love my cousin Herman, just remember he's in a better place I know you will miss him but when God is ready for his children we go home to him. God bless you! Love you!

Denise Henderson

June 7, 2016

Rest in Peace

Gregory Moore

June 6, 2016

RIP Herman you are truly missed and condolences to your family and many friends the neighborhood will never be the same from Greg n Nita

Michelle Daniels

June 6, 2016

You will truly be missed by many, but God had other plans for you. Rest Peacefully Herman.

Dwight Clark

June 6, 2016

Herm you will be missed but never forgotten my. Condolences to your family

June 6, 2016

Our deepest sympathies, THE BERRY FAMILY, EAST 21 ST PLACE, MARSHALL TOWN

Darron Williams

June 6, 2016

Love you and I'll miss you. Praying for your family.

Darron Williams

June 6, 2016

HERM I'LL MISS YOU. WE BEEN THROUGH ALOT TOGETHER, EVERYONE KNEW WE WAS BOYS EVEN WHEN I MOVED. YOU WOULD CALL AND CHECK ON ME.THIS WAS A BIG BLOW TO ME CAUSE YOU WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO ME LOVE ALWAYS DARRON

Stephanie Feagin

June 6, 2016

All around great guy and family member loved by so many. I will miss the jokes and seeing that smiling face when I come home to GI. Rest In Peace.

Jessica Taylor-Mosley

June 6, 2016

I love you Herman. Always have. Always will.

Kathy Payne-Hanyard

June 6, 2016

Condolences to the friends and family of Herman. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

SANDRA GREEN

June 6, 2016

HERMAN WAS A SPECIAL PERSON. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED. REST IN PEACE HERMAN LOVE YOU.

Lori wingard

June 5, 2016

Miss you my friend but not forgotten,,,,see you again,,,,

Quanda Minor

June 5, 2016

R.I.P. My friend you will truly be missed by all who knew and loved you dearly... Sending my prayers out to all his family and friends.

Crawford/Clark/Mallett

June 5, 2016

My prayers to Mrs. Smith, Kendrea, LaShaunda, Hermanda and the entire Family! "Trust in the Lord with all your Heart and lean not on your own Understanding" Proverbs 3:5

Jacee Robb

June 5, 2016

I love you herman and always will. Our family was truly blessed when GOD gave us you. RIH.

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Jun

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Jun

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

1917 Carolina Street. , IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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