Duane Lee Smith

Duane Lee Smith obituary

Duane Lee Smith

Duane Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Waverly on Oct. 28, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Duane Lee Smith, 61, of Peebles, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born September 25, 1964 in Pike County, Ohio to the late David Eugene Murray and Lucille Lorene Smith.

Surviving are his son, Ernest Kinnamon of Peebles and a grandson, Elijah Kinnamon. He is also survived by many other friends and relatives.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Gardner Cemetery.

Services in care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly.

www.botkinhornbackfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Duane's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Duane Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Duane Smith's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?