Obituaries

Billy Carl Smith II

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Billy Carl Smith II, 46, of La Porte, Indiana, who passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. 

Billy was born on September 17, 1978, in La Porte, IN, to Billy and Sally (Fugate) Smith.

Surviving are his sister, Carla (Tom) Tefft, and his beloved nieces and nephews, Cayden, Logan, and Chloe Tefft.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Sally (Fugate) Smith, and his grandparents, Homer and Betty (Robinson) Smith and Harlan and Gladys (King) Fugate. 

Billy enjoyed fishing, movies, boxing, and working as a carpenter.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  A time of visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. 

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.

Picks Leaderboard

Make Your Picks
Leaderboard
  1. T-1 Chip Jones 100%
  2. T-1 Steve Manering 100%
  3. T-3 Bill McWhirter 93%
  4. T-3 Brandon Liverman 93%
  5. T-3 Deanna Ferguson Schweizer 93%
  1. T-1 Dennis Siddall 65%
  2. T-1 Joe Moore 65%
  3. #3 Mark A Flotow 63%
  4. T-4 Burt Bennett 62%
  5. T-4 Rex Carlson 62%
Top five players · 2026 NFL Season
T- indicates a tie.

Think you know football?

Make this week’s picks, challenge the leaders, and see where you rank.

Make Your Picks

Weather Center

High School Scoreboard

Sports Scores

Facebook