James "Mickey" Smith, 61 of Griffithville died Monday, March 2, 2015.  He was born April 1, 1953 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late James and Betty (Covey) Smith.  

Mickey was a civil war enthusiast and he also ran a turtle sanctuary.  

Mickey is survived by his wife, Jackie Smith; one daughter, Nikki Richards (Kevin); one step son, Brandon Cooper; and one grandchild, Avery Richards all of Griffithville.