Lige Smith

© Westville Record, Westville, OK
October 29, 1943
Submitted by: Wanda Elliott

It is with deep regret that we relate the death of Lige SMITH, who passed away at his home here Saturday, October 23, after an illness of over a year.

Born in Pineville, Mo., April 22, 1884, Mr. SMITH had lived in this community, with his family, for the past twenty-five years.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the local Pentecostal Holiness church, of which he was a member, Rev. J.H. BUNNELL, officiating, assisted by Rev. B.V. PENDLEY, pastor.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lily SMITH, three sons, Calvin of Westwood, Calif., Milton of Watts, Okla., and Charlie of Westville; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle STANLEY and Mrs. Ethel KETCHER of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Dona Belle GUTHRIE of Susanville, Calif. Fourteen grandchildren, his stepmother, three sisters and two stepbrothers, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Burial was made in the City cemetery.