Arville C. Smith, of Oregon, Ohio. formally from Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Arville was the son of Roosevelt and Victoria Smith of Tazewell, Tenn. who preceded him in death. Arville was also preceded in death by his longtime companion and friend of 33 years, Jerry C. Buehrer. Arville is survived by a host of cousins in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Ewing, Virginia, with a host of friends in Toledo, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, and Clairborne County Tennessee.

Burial will take place at Hopewell Cemetery in Tazewell Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to the Hopewell Cemetery fund, C/O Judith Harmon, 838 Harmon Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37823-5030.