A candle was lit by Chris and Scott Tredway on April 18, 2017 7:25 PM

Message from Chris Leonard Tredway

Was so sorry to hear about Ritchie. We were longtime Malta school buddies and he was a good friend! We always chatted when we saw each other! He will be missed! He was a very nice man. So sorry for you loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.

A candle was lit by Angie Starkey on April 17, 2017 11:00 PM

A candle was lit by Marian McPeak & Jeff McPeak on April 17, 2017 7:06 PM

A candle was lit by Marian McPeak & Jeff McPeak on April 17, 2017 7:04 PM

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We are so sorry for your loss. Ritchie was a great guy and a good neighbor.

A candle was lit by Jim & Nancy Conaway on April 17, 2017 6:58 PM

A candle was lit by Nancy McPeak Conaway on April 17, 2017 6:56 PM

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I am very sad to learn of Ritchies passing. I grew up across the way from Ritchie and his family. He always took the time to stop and chat whenever he saw me visiting back home in the neighborhood. Ritchie had that spirit of life twinkle in his eye and a very kind soul. I will miss talking to him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

A candle was lit by marian mcpeak and family on April 17, 2017 5:37 PM

A candle was lit by James and Lyn Cybulski on April 16, 2017 8:36 AM

A candle was lit by Jenny Thompson on April 14, 2017 3:12 PM

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I will miss Ritchie and our daily talks we had at work. He was a great co-worker and friend. Rest in peach Rtichie, you will be greatly missed. It was a joy to work with you for the past 17 years.

A candle was lit by Jenny Thompson on April 14, 2017 3:10 PM

A candle was lit by Mary (Davis) Jenner on April 14, 2017 12:03 PM

Message from Mary (Davis) Jenner

I have known Ritchie since we were kids. My father, Bruce Davis, had the barber shop in Malta for years and was friends with Ritchie's grandpa Smith so we were young playmates. He was always so good to me. I ended up having a crush on him in junior high but we felt it would ruin our friendship, a wise decision. Years went by before I would see him one last time in 2013 at the Warren Express gas station. He would stop there each morning. It was a conversation that I will forever cherish. My heart goes out to your family. May in time you will find peace and know that he is in God's hands now. You raised a loving and hard working son~ Mary (Davis) Jenner

A candle was lit by Jeff and Lisa Duncan on April 14, 2017 7:59 AM

A candle was lit by Karen and Jeff. Moody on April 13, 2017 8:18 PM

A candle was lit by Samantha (Gilkey) Moore on April 13, 2017 6:34 PM

Message from Tiffany Fisher

Thoughts & Prayers to the family and friends of Ritchie.....will miss seeing him at his machine & giving me a hard time....Great guy who will be sadly missed.

A candle was lit by Tiffany Fisher on April 13, 2017 4:36 PM

A candle was lit by Tammy Horner on April 13, 2017 2:06 PM

Message from GARY AND BRENDA CASTO

BRENDA AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL KEEP RITCHIE'S FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

A candle was lit by GARY AND BRENDA CASTO on April 13, 2017 1:59 PM

A candle was lit by Joe and Amy Buchanan on April 13, 2017 1:21 PM

A candle was lit by Belinda & Aaron Ellis on April 13, 2017 12:34 PM

A candle was lit by Cassandra Skeens on April 13, 2017 11:35 AM

Message from Angie Greer Reed

My thoughts and prayers to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Never a time went by when Ritchie would see me anywhere he always had a great big hug for me. He will truly be missed.

A candle was lit by Gary & Tonya Mock and Boys, Justin Mock & Jarred Mock on April 13, 2017 11:32 AM

A candle was lit by Derl and Bonnie Bickford on April 13, 2017 9:46 AM

A candle was lit by Mary Morrison and Family on April 13, 2017 7:22 AM

Message from Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Ritchie F. Smith, give you peace, comfort and strength…

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….

US Army National Guard Veteran, Ritchie F. Smith, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

A candle was lit by Pam (Gibson) Baker.. Greenville,Ky on April 13, 2017 4:49 AM

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Just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you all. I went to school with him and Ricky. He will be missed.

Message from Susanne Smith (Larry Smith's wife)

My late husband, Larry Smith, worked with Ritchie. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and your loss. I know he and Larry are up in heaven talking about the good ole times at work. And Ritchie is filling Larry in on all the changes, stories and more since Larry retired in 2008. Ritchie and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

A candle was lit by Susanne Smith (Larry Smith worked with Ritchie.) on April 13, 2017 12:23 AM

A candle was lit by Tina kidd on April 12, 2017 10:38 PM

A candle was lit by Dinny and Bob Bates on April 12, 2017 10:12 PM

Message from Trudy

So Sorry to hear about Richie. My thoughts and Prayers are with your Family . Trudy (Beall) Casto.

A candle was lit by Tina Greuey on April 12, 2017 9:45 PM

Message from Tina Greuey

Praying for the family. Sorry for you loss.

Message from Stacy McMullen

So long for now my friend

A candle was lit by Stacy McMullen on April 12, 2017 9:36 PM

A candle was lit by Dawn Crowley-Hosom on April 12, 2017 9:33 PM

Message from dawncrowley49@gmail.com

Ritchie and I grew up across from one another in Malta. He was a very ornery boy but grew up into a fine man and friend. Prayers for your family and I truly hope you rest in peace. God bless. Your friend, Dawn Crowley-Hosom.