Homemaker GIBSON, Ga. - Mrs. Linda Swann Newsome Smith, age 52, wife of Mr. James Monroe Smith, of Matthews St., died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. today, August 3, 2007 at the Waldens United Methodist Church, Avera, Ga. Mrs. Smith a native of Jefferson County. She was a member of Waldens United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James Monroe Smith; one son, Scott (Tangy) Newsome, Lincolnton, Ga.; three grandchildren, Brittany and Danielle Carson and Shelby Newsome; mother, Vivian Braddock, Gibson; three sisters, Mitzie Braddock, Gibson, Ga., Tamela (Brain) Wells, Blythe, Ga., Nicole (Mark) Brown, Avera, Ga.; two brothers, Joe (Emma) Braddock, Avera, Ga. and Glynn (Denise) Braddock, Gibson, Ga.; along with nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Joe Braddock; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Williford. The family will receive friends at the home of Vivian Braddock, Bell Springs Road, Gibson, Ga. Memorials may be made to the Linda Smith Memorial Fund, C/O Sheppard Funeral Home, 57 College Place Gibson, Ga. 30810. Sheppard Funeral Home Gibson, Ga. (706) 598-2301.