Named Smith

Over 300 obituaries for famous people named Smith. See who they were, when they died, and read their memorial pages.

Jerome Smith, Civil rights activist, died on August 21, 2026

Jerome Smith death at age 87

Jerome Smith, an American civil rights activist, died on August 21, 2026, aged 87. Nicknamed "Big Duck," Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he later died, and became…

Ron Smith, English footballer, died on August 17, 2026

Ron Smith has died at age 90

Ron Smith, the English footballer who played on the left wing for Altrincham, Crewe Alexandra and Southport, died on August 17, 2026, aged 90. Born in Liverpool on 7 June…

Edwin Smith, English cricketer, died on July 20, 2026

Edwin Smith dies at age 92

Edwin Smith, the English cricketer who spent his entire first-class career with Derbyshire, died on July 20, 2026, aged 92. Born in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, on January 2, 1934, he played…

Joe Smith, American politician, died on June 30, 2026

Joe Smith, died aged 91

Joe Smith, an American politician who served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Oregon and later in the Oregon House of Representatives, died on June 30, 2026. Born Raoul…

Humphrey Smith dead at age 81

Humphrey Smith, the British brewer and chairman of Samuel Smith Old Brewery, died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 81. Known as Humphrey Richard Woollcombe Smith, he led…

Aldon Smith, American football player, died on June 13, 2026

Aldon Smith dies at age 36

Aldon Smith, the American football player who starred for the San Francisco 49ers and later the Oakland Raiders, died on June 13, 2026, at age 36. Born Aldon Jacarus Smith…

Ernie Smith, Jamaican reggae singer, died on April 16, 2026

Ernie Smith dead at age 80

Ernie Smith, a Jamaican reggae singer, died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 80. Born Glenroy Anthony Michael Archangelo Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, in May 1945, he was…

Death of Nicky Smith at age 57

Nicky Smith, an English professional footballer and later policeman and football manager, died on April 13, 2026. Born Nicholas Leslie Smith on 28 January 1969 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, he began…

Jeff Smith, English Hall of Fame motorcycle racer, died on March 21, 2026

Jeff Smith, died aged 91

Jeff Smith, the English motorcycle racer inducted into the Hall of Fame for his achievements in motocross, died on March 21, 2026, aged 91. Born Jeffrey Vincent Smith in Colne,…

Fred Smith, Bassist, died on February 5, 2026

Fred Smith dies at age 77

Fred Smith, the American bassist best known for his work with the rock band Television, died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 77. Born Fredrick Edward Lefkowitz in…