The Mountain Echo, April 15, 1936 Issue: Aged Woman Succumbs. After an illness of only a few days with bronchitis, Mrs. Martha (FIRESTONE) SMITH passed away last Friday morning at the home of her son, Mr. H. C. FIRESTONE, a few miles south of Yellville. The mortal remains were laid to rest Saturday in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery, with funeral services conducted by Rev. H. J. Harger, pastor of the Yellville Methodist church. Mrs. SMITH was born on May 29, 1840, in the state of Alabama, being 95 years, 10 months and 13 days old at the time of her death. In 1886 she moved with her husband to Yellville, and has lived in this county continuously since that time until her death. "Aunt Martha," as she was known to her many friends, was a noble Christian woman. She was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church 77 years ago, and her life was a shining example of true Christianity ever afterward. Notwithstanding her advanced age, she enjoyed wonderful health until she was stricken with the fatal illness a few days ago. She often walked a considerable distance over the neighborhood to visit with her friends and neighbors, and she was always cheerful, spreading sunshine and happiness wherever she went. She is survived by two sons, H. C. and A. L. FIRESTONE, both of whom lived with her, and two other sons, W. P. AND J. W, went west several years ago, and it is not known whether they are still living or not. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive her. The Echo joins with the many friends of the family in extending sympathies to them in their sorrow.