The Leedey Star, Leedey, Oklahoma,
Wednesday, September 24, 1952, Vol XVII, No. 44, Page 1, Column 2...
DIES IN MISSOURI.
McKinley Smiley, former Leedey resident whose home was at Ava, Mo., died suddenly there last Sunday and the body has been brought to Leedey for burial. The last rites, details of which have not been announced, were to be held here Thursday.
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Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Smiley of Missouri Valley, Iowa, accompanied by Mrs. Effie Weir of Onawa, Iowa and Mrs. Essie Baumgardner of Ava, Mo., are here Wednesday to attend the funeral and burial of McKinley Smiley.
The Leedey Star, Leedey, Oklahoma, Wednesday, October 8, 1952....CARD OF THANKS
Mentions thanks on death of father and brother, "Kin Smiley." Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smiley, Mr. and Mrs. Deb Smiley, Mr. and Mrs. Perry James, and Mrs. Effie Weir.