Sylvester Smith, 71, of Evarts passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Harlan App. Reg. Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1951 in Harlan County. He loved working on cars, doing body work and believed in the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby Smith and Effie Baker Smith; one daughter, Lisa Ann Smith; two brothers, Wilson Smith and Dexter Smith; and one sister, Bessie Smith.

Sylvester is survived by his companion of 16 years, Sheila Mefford Smith, Evarts; two step-children, Joshua Couch, Leslie County; and Brittany Couch, Evarts; and one brother, E.G. Smith, London, KY. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Olivia Helton and Braylee Couch.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Harlan County Memorial Gardens.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.