On Oct. 21, 1950, Robert C. Smith and Barbara J. Cooper were married in Mentone by the Rev. Dewitt.
They owned and operated Smith Bros. Diesel Inc., retiring after 50 years. They lived in Mentone all but the time Robert was in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1952-54.
They have a daughter, Sara Jo (and spouse Salvador) Murcia; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
