Hoyt Smyth Baber, age 92, of Pine Street in Ravenna, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home following a short illness. She was born May 5, 1932, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Troy and Nellie Marcum Smyth. She retired from Westinghouse and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church and the Estill County Historical Society. She had lived in Estill County for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Baber, and she is survived by:
Her daughter: Pauletta Dawn Arvin (Bo) - Estill Co.
2 brothers: Elwood Smyth - Rome, GA
Larry Dale Smyth - Estill Co.
2 grandchildren: Shanna Kiner - Estill Co.
Cretia Mainous (Brent) - Estill Co.
1 step-grandchild: Ashley Riddell (Phillip) - Estill Co.
4 great grandchildren: Dylan Kiner, Kylee Kiner, Brody Mainous, and Kalia Mainous
3 step great grandchildren: Kennedy Riddell, Cade Riddell, and Cole Riddell
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Bertie Henderson, and 1 brother, Lloyd Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 30, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Pearson officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to be made to the Estill County Animal Shelter, your church, or a charity of your choice.
