Herbert A. Smith

Rev. Herbert A. Smith, age 93, of Alliance, passed away on November 12, 2026.

He was born one of twelve children on March 5, 1933, in Beloit, to Rev. James C. and Isabella (Cobbs) Smith.

Herbert grew up with a strong work ethic and a lifelong love for his family, church and community. After graduating from Sebring High School in 1951 he proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Coral Seq CV-43 Aircraft Carrier.

For 68 years, Herbert served as a pastor of the Home Mission Church, built a life anchored in Jesus, his family and the church family, following his father as a minister in downtown Alliance. He spent 35 years as a machinist at Alliance Machine Co.

Herbert is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ona J. (Johnson) Smith whom he married on January 8, 1955; children, Brent (Judy) Smith, Phillip (Tina) Smith, and Rolland (Thomas) Smith; grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) Smith, Rachelle (Brent) Miller, Vicki Smith, Phillip, Kyle, Chad, and Trenton Smith; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Carissa, Julian, Caiden, Logan, Makenna, Lilly, Lila, Liam and Zavie; sisters, Evelyn Shreve, Dorothy Chapman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Corby; granddaughter, Krysten; brothers and sisters, Marie, Robert, Rolland, Paul, David, Mary, Gladys, Patsy, and Rosemarie.

Herbert’s kindness, generosity and love for his family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

A special thank you to Tara Smith for her unfailing love and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aultman Hospice of Alliance or Home Mission Church.

A funeral service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Thursday, November 19th at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation two hours.

Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.