It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Belva Ruth Smith of Carl Junction, Missouri, born in Mansfield, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 92, on January 7, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Dr. Calvin B. Smith; and her brother Omer Twitty. She is survived by : her children, David F. Smith (Nancy) of Olathe, KS, Mark J. Smith (Tina) of Rogers, AR and Peggy R. Maher (Tony) of Joplin, MO.; and her grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Brad Smith (Ashley), Cody Duley (Mike), Caleb Smith (Katie), Seaghan Smith Matthews (Eli), Hannah Maher, Samuel Maher (Brittany), Parker Maher (Alyssa) and Haley Maher (Zach Hall). She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs, KS.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Derfelt Funeral Homes