Wade Nash Smithey

Wade Nash Smithey, 39, Gardner, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at his home. Private family services will be later. He was born Sept. 27, 1968, at Ottawa to Jerry E. Smithey and Guylene Huyett. He lived in Gardner the past 14 years after moving from Ottawa. He worked as a carpenter in residential construction. Survivors include his mother, Gardner; a daughter, Simone Smithey, Lenexa; a son, Jerry Smithey, Lawrence; sisters, Carol Poage, Greeley, and Tracy Feist, Tignall, Ga.; four nieces; a nephew and a great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Wade Smithey Memorial Fund in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St., Ottawa KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net.