Joseph Kelly Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Hazard, Kentucky

Joseph Kelly Smith

October 25, 1983 - January 2, 2026 (42 years old)

Hazard, Kentucky

Joseph Kelly Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Hazard, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle-Bowling Funeral Home

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Joseph Kelly Smith

October 25, 1983 - January 2, 2026 (42 years old)

Hazard, Kentucky

Joseph Kelly Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Kelly Smith (Hazard, Kentucky), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 42, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Kelly Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Billy Ray Smith; and his grandparents, Billy and Mae Smith. He is survived by: his mother Phyllis Jean Sandlin Gwin of Grapevine; his stepfather David Gwin of Grapevine; his sons, Damon Stidham of Grapevine and Maverick Stidham of Grapevine; the mother of his children Mirranda Stidham of Grapevine; his nieces, Eva Collins of Chavies and Julie Collins of Chavies; his aunt Louise Baker of Buckhorn; his siblings, Billy Ray Smith, Jr. of Chavies and Kathleen Smith (Chris Spice); and his cousins, Charlie Sizemore of Kelly Sandlin, B. J, Baker, Eddie Engle and Rachel Sandlin. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle-Bowling Funeral Home



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Jan 09

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Gospel Light Baptist Church
100 Independence Dr, Hazard, KY 41701

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Jan 10

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Gospel Light Baptist Church
100 Independence Dr, Hazard, KY 41701

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