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Daniel Francis Smith, 77, passed away Aug. 1, 2025 in his home. Born on Feb. 10, 1948 in Ohio, he was a son of the late Rev. Rolland C. Smith and Thelma Clara Myers Smith. Daniel was a retired Sgt.