Joseph Smith Obituary
Joseph Kelly Smith leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: Mother: Phyllis Jean Gwin of Grapevine; Step-Father: David Gwin of Grapevine; Sons: Damon Stidham and Maverick Stidham both of Grapevine; Best Friend & Mother of Children: Mirranda Stidham of Grapevine; Two Nieces: Eva Collins and Julie Collins both of Chavies; Aunt: Louise Baker of Buckhorn; Brother: Billy Ray Smith, Jr. of Chavies; Sister: Kathleen Smith & Chris Spice of Chavies; Cousins: Charlie Sizemore, Kelly Sandlin, B.J. Baker, Eddie Engle, and Rachel Sandlin; also a host of other relatives and friends survive.
Visitation for Joseph Kelly Smith will be held on Friday – January 9, 2026 at the Gospel Light Baptist Church after 6:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday – January 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Fugate officiating. The Interment will follow in the Sandlin Cemetery located at Buckhorn, Kentucky.
Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Louise Baker
January 4, 2026
Joe was like my own child who I loved with all my heart
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