Archie Cleveland Smartt, 59

A nursery worker and a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church, he was the son of the late George Sidney and Cora Geneva Slaughter Smartt. He was married to Joyce Elaine Nelson Smartt of the Northcutt Cove community.

In addition to his wife he is survived by four step-children, James Oliver King of McMinnville, Becky Elaine Comfort of Viola, Nancy Rose King of Beersheba Springs, and Jessie Houston King of the Northcutt Cove community; four step-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Treva and Ray Perry of Beersheba Springs, and Gail and Mike Smith of Morrison; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Cathy Smartt and George and Linda Smartt, all of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews and best friend, Jerry Nelson of McMinnville.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at High?s Chapel with George Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High?s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 3, 2006