Dovie Smith Roberts, 93, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Owsley County Health Care Center following a long illness.

Dovie was born April 18, 1932 in Owsley County, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Sam and Charity McIntosh Smith.  Dovie was the wife/widow of Dale Roberts.  She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and worked at the Owsley County Health Care Center in the housekeeping department for many years.

Dovie is survived by her sons Mr. Roger Dale "Kathy" Roberts, Mr. Harvey "Brenda" Roberts, Mr. Jackie "Wanda" Roberts and Mr. Johnny Wayne Roberts, all of Booneville, Kentucky.  She had nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Charity McIntosh Smith, her husband Dale Roberts, five sisters Marie Sebastian, Edna Mae Frost, Margaret Gilbert, Eva Baker, Lizzie Lee Sebastian; four brothers Harvey Smith, Henry Clay Smith, Irvine Smith and Wilson Smith.

Pallbearers are Nick Roberts, George Roberts, Jason Roberts, Dakota Roberts, Jacob Taylor and Joe Barrett.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Larry Collins and Brother James Collins officiating.  Burial will follow in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.