Obituaries

August 29, 1929 to November 17, 2023

Clara Smith

WINAMAC – Word has been received of the death of Clara Louise Smith, 94, Friday, Nov. 17, in Gilbert, AZ. 

She was born Aug. 29, 1929 in Buffalo, IN and was a native of Monticello where she graduated from high school in 1947.  On June 24, 1951, she married Richard Devon Smith of Francesville. After 56 years of marriage, he died in 2008.

She is survived by two sons, Mikel J. Smith and Steven D. Smith; three grandchildren, Kellie Smith, Earl Smith and Eric Smith; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Alberta Miller.

In 1963, Mrs. Smith and her husband purchased the Indian Head Road House in Winamac and converted it into a restaurant, lounge and Rathskeller (bar in the basement). Later they built a 20-unit motel. They sold the business in 1976 and retired. She will be forever loved and remembered. The family appreciates the love and remembrance of Clara.

Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.