Darrell E. Smokewood, 92, of Weir, died May 7, 2021 at his home. Born December 10, 1928 in Jackson County, Mo., Darrell was the son of Elmer W. and Georgia E. Murphy Smokewood. He had lived in the Weir area since 1930, moving from Independence, Mo. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BA in Education.
A veteran of World War II, Darrell served in the United States Army from July 1946 …