Hello 
to all,  
      I 
haven’t had to write to share sad news in such a long time, but, we have lost 
another classmate.  Tara Hobbs Smith passed away early this morning in her home. 
 She and her husband, Kevin were regulars at our monthly dinners at Harrigan’s 
Tavern, driving the nearly 90 minutes from Bell Center, Ohio.   Tara had been 
ill for many years, but always seemed to bounce back.  A few months ago, the 
doctors told her that the end was nearer than they had hoped.  Tara was 
determined to hold her first grandchild due in mid-October, but she just didn’t 
have enough strength.
     
If you would like to send a card to her husband, Kevin, please send 
to:
                  
Kevin Smith
                  
11308 Wilderness Way Court
                  
Bell Center, Ohio  43310
     
The funeral arrangements are:
             
    Saturday, September 5th  at Crossroad Baptist Church  9903 W. 
National Road in New Carlisle, Ohio—across the street from Tecumseh High School  
                       
                 Visitation 
from 10:00-11:00 with the service at 11:00.
       
          She will be buried in the Centerville Cemetery alongside her 
parents.
     
If  you would like to make a donation, Tara requested they be sent to the 
Crossroad Baptist Church    
     
As always, if there comes a time that you would like some extra thoughts and 
prayers, please e-mail me and I’ll get it out to the class.  There have been a 
few over the years.  I hope it helped.
Susie 
Merrill Jones