Lane Garrett Smith, age 23, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on May 11, 2025. Born on July 24, 2001, in Huntsville, AL, Lane was the son of Kris Smith and Kelly Johnson Smith. A 2020 graduate of Lincoln County High School, he worked as a machine operator with Lincoln Paving.
Lane was truly one of a kind—a jack of all trades with a heart as big as his skillset. He was the best son, grandson, brother, husband, stepdad, and, ultimately, the proudest and most devoted dad. To know Lane was to love him. He never hesitated to lend a hand and was always ready to help however he could.
His greatest joys came from spending time with those he loved. Whether he was riding RZRs, boating and surfing, fixing anything with a motor, hunting for deals on Facebook Marketplace, or simply being with his family, Lane lived life to the fullest. His greatest goal was to make his family happy—and he did, in every way he could.
Lane’s legacy of love, loyalty, and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Lane is survived by his loving wife, Baleigh Whitson Smith; his cherished son, Sawyer Smith, and precious stepdaughter, Brynlee Pruitt; his sister, Daisy Smith; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Sandra Smith; maternal grandparents, Danny and Betty Johnson; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.
To honor Lane’s life, services will be held at 12 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Chris Jones and Charles Gatlin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, May 22, from 4 PM to 8 PM, and again on Friday from 10 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to benefit the Lane Smith Family at any branch of the Bank of Lincoln County, or to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Lane Garrett Smith.
To read the obituary of Sawyer Gene Smith (July 30, 2023 – May 18, 2025) click here.
I do not know this family but they have not left my thoughts and prayers since the accident happened my prayers are with this whole family
My heart is absolutely shattered for your family. Please know that you have many people in Guntersville Alabama praying for you.
Some things we will never understand this side of heaven but please cling to our Savior because he will help you survive when you can’t do it alone.
I don’t know this family but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss and I couldn’t imagine what you are going through.
I don’t know family but my heart goes out to the Smith family I am so sorry for for your loss
Extending my sincere sympathy to Kelly and the family during this difficult time. Prayers to the family 🙏🏽
Lane was such a a lovely young man. We are so sorry to hear about his passing. For the gorgeous Sawyer to have joined him is heartbreaking. Praying for you all at this time and going forward. With love Sandra, Neil, Leah and Elian
He was my bro me and lane was freinds in elementary and high school he was a good friend and. Father I’m going to miss him
Danny , Betty and family, my prayers are that God will wrap his loving arms around all of you during this tragic time. May you feel his presence and strength to heal your hearts. God Be with you.
I didn’t know him but I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family as you find your way through this terrible time.
Baleigh,
Our family has been fervently praying for you all since we received the news Monday morning. I know how deeply you loved Lane and he loved you. His love for Bryn was heartwarming and I am sure Sawyer intensified the love you all shared. We will continue to pray for you, Bryn, and the rest of the family in the days ahead. Please know that I am always here for you. Maggie sends her love to Bryn too.
I remember Lane’s sweet smile in first grade. I’m so sorry. Your family continues to be in my prayers.
We are sorry for your loss and prayers to all your family.
Dear Jerry and Sandra and all others. My heart is broken for all of you. It’s hard losing one but losing two loved ones would be devastating. Can’t imagine the pain and heartbreak you all are going through. May God hold you and comfort you all tight with his loving arms. Prayers for Lane and Sawyer’s family and friends.
Baleigh & Brynlee:
We’re praying for you and your families. This is so heartbreaking.
We are praying for your family during this terrible time of loss . Keeping you all in our thoughts .
Praying for yall. I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Lane during high school. I am so sorry you are in my prayers!
I didn’t know the family that well but I knew Sawyer. I am praying for the family and all the daycare workers (especially Maci). Keeping y’all in my thoughts.
We are so very sorry for your loss!! Prayers for the family!! So heartbreaking !
So sorry for your loss. Our Heart
Breaks for this family. Keeping the family in our prayers 🙏 ❤️
Praying for you and your family, I am so sorry.
God please wrap your arms around this mama and family. I’m so heartbroken. I don’t know you personally but you all have my prayers.
Our hearts break for your loss. Our prayers are without family during this time.
I don’t know this family but please keep praying for “sweet b” and Baleigh. Sweet sawyer and his dad will forever be loved and in memory of.
My heart aches for the family and my prayers will continue to go up for the Father’s comfort for every one of them.
I don’t know you or family but my prayers continue as if you where family
So sorry. My heart breaks for all the family. Praying for all.😪🙏🏻✝️
Baleigh, my heart absolutely breaks for you, Brynn and rest of the family. We are praying so hard for yall and the days to come. We absolutely adored the time we got with Lane and Sawyer. We will forever hold onto the good memories we had with them! Love yall so much! 🩵🩵
Our prayers go out to all the Family and Friends .God has gained 2 Angel’s. May God wrap his arms around you at this time.
Our condolences to the entire family our hearts go out to you. We keep you in our prayers.
Ardell and Stacy
So many prayers for this family. I am so very sorry.
Baleigh my heart breaks for you. Lane was a very good guy and y’all love for one another was priceless. Please know that I am always here for you in the coming weeks and pray for comfort for you and Lane’s family.
Baleigh, my dear friend, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. I will always be here for you. Please hold on to those special memories, they will give you strength. Love you.
Condolences to his family
I am so very sorry for your family Spanky, we will kept you and your family in our prayers.
Prayers for this family during this time, I can’t imagine what your going through, Lean on the Lord for understanding ,
My deepest sympathies go out to Sandra, Jerry, Nicole & Danny, Chris, Kelly, Daisy and to Lane’s wife and children. The unexpectedness of this loss makes it all the more heartbreaking. You are in my thoughts, and prayers forever. Feel God’s warmth in your heart and soul.
Kelly and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Lane. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. My heart breaks for you all.
I haven’t seen Lane since he was a young boy. He was spunky little thing. My heart aches for all the family. You are in my prayers.
Dear Sandra, Jerry and family, My heart broke when I heard of the tragedy that happened. I remember Lane as a cute little boy at Mimosa church. You are in our thoughts and prayers as well as Lane’s Wife and children. Love, C.N. and Barbara