Sammy A. Smith, 61, of Dizney, departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home. Born January 26, 1962 in Harlan County, he had lived here all of his life. Sammy worked as a coal miner in several mines through out the Harlan County area. he enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James William Smith, Sr., and Martha Ellen Grifey Smith; two brothers, Johnny Wallace Smith and Oscar Dewayne Smith, and two sisters, Ethel Joyce Smith and Jessie Hensley.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Brenda Lou Elkins Smith, Dizney; two children, Samantha Elizabeth Robinson and husband, Josh, Winchester, KY; and Trevor Wallace Smith and wife, Sarah, Georgetown, KY; a brother, James William Smith, Jr., and wife, Roni, Dizney; and three sisters, Claudia Smith, Chattanooga, TN; Jennifer Jones, Evarts, KY; and Rosie Cox and husband, Andy, Georgia; two grandchildren, Doc Silas Robinson and Aralee Macklyn Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends also survive.

A memorial Gathering will be held Monday June 19, 2023 from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Evarts Funeral Home is honnored to serve the family of Sammy A. Smith.