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John Smothers, Sr. Obituary

John Donnell Smothers, Sr. entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2018 at the age of 47. He was the owner of Smothers Transports. Survived by his wife, Chiquita Thomas-Smothers; mother, Mary Lee Barnes; daughters, Ashley Smothers, Jasmine Thomas, Keonna Collins, Breunn Smothers, Kierra Harrison and Mary Washington; sons, Marquis Ricard and John Smothers, Jr.; sisters, Shannon Vessell, Shandron Vessell and Matilda Evans; brothers, Eric Barnes, Johnon Vessell and Donald Freeman; 7 grandchildren and 2 Godchildren. Preceded in death by his father, John Barnes, Jr.; sister, Chanta Barnes; maternal grandfather, Timothy Wheeler; paternal grandfather, John Barnes, Sr.; aunt, Betty Smothers. Visitation Saturday, May 19, 2018 9:00 am until religious service at 10:00 am, Interdenominational Faith Assembly, 5045 Greenwell St., Baton Rouge, LA. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA. Pastor Guevara Johnson, officiating. Services Entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.hallsinc.net.

Published by The Advocate from May 17 to May 19, 2018.
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Chiquita I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. My heartfelt prayers for you and your family.

Lou Boyd

May 31, 2018

Chiquita and family I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and guide your direction. Mr. John was an inspiration to my son Ty'Von. Mr. John will deeply be missed. I know he is inspiring and coaching in Heaven.
Tyiece, Ty'Von, and Tymyri Howard

Tyiece Howard

May 26, 2018

Wanda Hebert

May 22, 2018

Chiquita,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

Trina Randall Parker

May 22, 2018

To the Family, I am sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in fond memories and God's beautiful promises for the future. JOHN 6:40

Char

May 21, 2018

Praying for you Mrs. Chiquita and family. I'm going to miss Coach John.

Towanda and kayla Williams

May 19, 2018

May deepest sympathy to you in your loss. May God hold you in the palm of His hand always. May you feel His love in your heart and your souls. May you find comfort and strength in this time of your need. My prayers are with you. Today and forevermore, I pray in Jesus name. Coach Benita Plain, of the Red Eagles Organization

Benita Coston-Plain

May 18, 2018

May God forever keep and comfort you during this difficult time Love Rev Genevia Moore and Family

Genevia Moore

May 18, 2018

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow (Knighten / Augustus) family , you are in our prayers.

Sharon Augustus

May 18, 2018

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