Dr. Charles Edward Smith, III (Ed), 80, passed away Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021, at Charleston Area Medical Center with his family by his side Visitation will be Sunday, January 2, 2022, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home in Ripley. The funeral service will be begin at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Rev. Ford Price and Dr. Rev. Basil Hensley officiating. Masks are requested. In lieu of flowers, please donations may be made in Ed’s memory to Epworth United Methodist Church, 299 North Church Street, Ripley, WV 25271 or to your favorite charity.
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