Clay Issac Smith, son of Grover and Lochie Jones Smith, passed away suddenly near his home at Mansfield ILL. October 25 1945. He was born May 23, 1910 near Dahlgren. He was united in marriage with Cora  Ilene Thomason October 7, 1930. To this union four children were born, Donna Ruth, Allen, Laverne and Larry, all at home.

He was converted when young and joined the Olive Branch Church where he was a member till death.

He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife, four children, father and mother two brothers, Kirby and  Raymond of Dahlgren, three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Lane, Mrs. Bonnie Rayburn of Dahlgren, and  Mrs. Alma Marshel   of  Saybrook; a loving father and mother-in-law,  Mr. and Mrs. Wilse Thomason, a host of relativesand friends.