Obituaries

Robert Kyle Smith

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Robert Kyle Smith, 83, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 27, 1929, grew up in Kansas City, Mo., and worked for Bendix Corporation for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He moved to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1988 and worked 10 years for the Bella Vista Weekly Vista in their dark room and as a photographer. He made many trips in the U.S. and overseas, returning with prize winning photographs and was most proud of achieving his PSA 5 Star Award for photographs accepted at Salons around the world. It was a great joy to sing with Church Choirs and other local groups and he especially enjoyed serving as President for both the Village Art Club and the Village Photography Club. He is survived by his wife, Anita and other relatives around the U.S. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published December 15, 2013

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