Maria Elizabeth O’Daniel, age 75, of Searcy Branch in Irvine, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born February 13, 1951, in Ober-Olm, Germany, and was the daughter of the late Carl Schmitt and Katherine Schmitt. She was a Homemaker, and she had lived in Estill County for the last 12 years. She is survived by:
Her husband: Kerry O’Daniel
1 daughter: Tanya Reid - Estill Co.
1 son: Carsten Smith - Germany
1 grandchild: Selina Brown
Several brothers and sisters
There are no services scheduled at this time. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.