Paul Laverne Smith

Paul Laverne Smith, age 87, of Magnolia passed away on May 18, 2026, after his battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Newell and Jessie Smith born in Key Ridge, Ohio on October 3, 1938. He retired from Consolidated Freight and as a Bus Driver at Sandy Valley Schools and drove tour Bus from Carnation Tours. He loved his farming, bowling, and going down to the crossroads shopping center to gamble at Paul’s Skill Games.

Paul leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years Bonnie Miller Smith; his daughters Jessie Kerr, Debra (John) Dadisman, Karen (Perry) Schoppelrey, and Paula (Jim) Sams; his grandchildren and his very special many, many great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Maclam; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Carl Smith, sister Cleta Hartman, his very special aunt Adaline.

Paul’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no services at this time.