Services for Herbert D. Smith, of Metairie, La., were 11 a.m.,Saturday, June 4, at Damascus Baptist Church with burial in thechurch cemetery. Harrigill Funeral Home was in charge ofarrangements.

Mr. Smith, 78, died June 2, 2005, at his residence. He was bornin Franklin County on May 7, 1927, to Bunyan Dennis Smith and EdnaEstelle Smith.

He was a lineman for New Orleans Public Service (now Entergy).He was a member of Crescent City Baptist Church. He was a veteranwith service in World War II.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and his brother, James”Pender” Smith.

Survivors are his wife, Ethel “Juanita” Cartier Smith, ofMetairie, La.; his son, Ronald M. Hess, of Kenner, La.; hisdaughter, Charlotte S. Hancock, of St. Rose, La.; his sister,Georgia S. Cloy, of Metairie, La.; and one grandchild.