Jonesboro- Ethel Emily Hupka Smith, 93, passed away March 7, 2016 at St. Bernards. Ethel was born June 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Milton and Emily Kocka Hupka. She is survived by son Tracy Smith; grandchildren Natasha (Sara) Smith, TJ Smith, Seth Smith; daughter-in-law Michelle Smith; nieces Lynn (Jim) Walsh, Jennie (Joseph) Sucec; great-nieces Jennifer and Vicky; nephew Clark (Laura) Irven; special friends Evelyn Brody and Sandy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chester Smith, daughter Jeri Hickson, and sister Mary Caminiti. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 5-6:30pm at McNabb Funeral Home with a funeral service immediately following at 6:30pm with Nelson Henderson officiating. A private burial will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.