
Christene Fike Smyth
Irvine, Kentucky
February 10, 2026
Christene Fike Smyth 77 of Ravenna Kentucky passed away on February 11 2026 at her home of many years with her husband present. Born on September 27 1948 at Buck Creek in Estill County Kentucky she was the child of Ernest and Rosie Belle Pete Lynch Fike. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Buddy Joe Smyth her three children Tammy Howell Budd Tucker of Ravenna KY Andrea Elm Terry of Milton FL and Joseph Smyth of Franklin KY. She is also survived by four grandchildren Kristin Usry Trey of Gulf Breeze FL Charles Howell of Ravenna KY Shelby Kennedy Travis of Norfolk VA and Austin Howell Andika of Lexington KY and their two boys Jeremih and Link. She is also survived by one sister Ruth Thacker and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special neighbors and close friends Bill and Linda Muncy as well…