Linda Diane Smathers, age 74, of Buchtel, Ohio, passed away March 18, 2022, at her residence.
Linda was born September 30, 1947, in Nelsonville, Ohio to John Phillips and Margaret Smith Phillips. Linda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Bobby Smathers; her children, Bobby (Alison) Smathers of Buchtel, Yvonne (Greg) Bartlett of Chauncey, Robby Smathers of Athens, Scott Smathers of Buchtel, and Brian Smathers of Nelsonville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Christine Bennett of Nelsonville, and Janet Smith of Columbus.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sherry Newlun; brother, Richard Phillips; granddaughter, Ashley Newlun; and great-grandson, Jaython Henry.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Pastor Chuck Fidler officiating. Burial was in Whitmore Cemetery, Buchtel, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the funeral home.