The Skaggs-Files

Waveland Independent, Sept 1, 1933
Mrs. Charles SMITH died at her home on W. Main St. on Saturday after but a few days illness with heart trouble. Funeral services at the Christian Church on Monday afternoon were in charge of Rev. Cecil Franklin. The pall bearers were John Oldshue; Lee Foster; John Reynolds; Walter Penn; Frank Wilkinson and Edgar Pitts. The flowers were carried by Mrs. Huber Loudermill; Mrs. Ray Sharp and Mrs. Chester Heslar; Mrs. Franklin; Mrs. Fred Rice; Corta Dooley and OG Swanay sang with Mr. Walker at the piano. Burial at Indian Creek. Bertha PAYTON Smith daughter of William and Mary Payton, was born at Parkville, Indiana Sept 7, 1888. She departed this life at her home in Waveland August 16, 1933 age 44 years, 11 months 19 days. Her life was spent near the place of her birth and in the vicinity of Browns Valley. She was married to Charles Smith on November 5, 1908. To this union four children were born 3 of whom survive, Mary Ethel having pass away at the age of one year on January 24, 1914. After spending several years in the community around Browns Valley and Russellville, the family moved to Waveland where they have since resided and the death of the husband, Charles Smith occurred on August 7, 1928. Mrs. Smith, tho' frail in body always forgetting self and unmindful of her own health, strived diligently to rear the family and keep the little home together, never calling upon friends for assistance until she was forced to do so. She was of a quiet, unassuming nature, always having a kindly feeling to those about her. The large circle of friends and neighbors bespeaks the love and esteem in which she was held. Her Christian life will ever be a guiding light and high example for her children. After life's fitful season filled with sad disappointment, she rests from her labors. She is at home with the Father. She held membership with the Browns Valley Baptist Church. Those left to mourn her loss are 3 sons: Walter, David and Charles; the father and step mother, one sister, Mrs. Chloe Sollers of Clinton; one half sister and 3 half brothers, a host of other relatives and friends.