Nyoka Smith

Nyoka J. Smith, age 65, of Portland passed away peacefully at her residence with her daughters by her side on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

She was born in Portland on Sept. 21, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Jenny (Boolman) Newton. Nyoka was a lifetime resident of Jay County and had worked for Pennville Custom Cabinets for 17 years and FCC for 10 years. Nyoka loved to travel, especially to the mountains, and had been a member of the Goldwing Motorcycle Club. Her most special moments were spent with her grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Karen Smith of Portland, Jammie Smith Michael (husband: Jim) of Winchester and Kristi Smith Brown (husband: Scott) of Portland; one son, Jerimiah Mock of Dunkirk; two sisters, Judy Eglan and Sandy Newton of Portland; eight grandchildren, Analise Lagenkamp, Hope Ullom, Mitchell Langenkamp, Cameron Lagenkamp, Reece Michael, and Kajun, Korbyn and Jamiah Mock; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her dad; a brother, Richard Newton; and granddaughter Mariah Ullom.

Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.