Vickie Lynn Smart

By From JT Staff Reports

Vickie Lynn Smart, 66, of Lewis Center died peacefully Monday, March 30 at home following a long battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 16, 1954 in Cincinnati to James M. and Delores (Ritter) Hon, she was a 1972 graduate and member of the Honor Society at Buckeye Valley High School.
Her interests focused on jo...

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