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Issaacha Makonnen Smith Dies

Issaacha Makonnen Smith, also known as Icy, has died.

Issaacha Makonnen Smith

He will be deeply missed by his son, family, and friends. He was a true example of a father and a God fearing man.

Wife: Danielle Warner-Smith

Sons: Yashashakar W. Smith, (preceded in death) Yakal M. Smith

Stepson: Stephan I. Warner

Mother: Coral A. Felix-Faulknerย 

Father: Stephan C. Smith

Stepfather: Marcheneal Faulkner

Siblings: David E. Smith, Corinne R. Smith, Coralee R. Smith, Dalila L. Smith, Kalifa T.M. Smith

Nephew: Romaine E. Gordon, David E. Smith, Mekael E. Smith

Nieces: Jada Smith, Xiomarys E. Smith, Ellyana S. Smith

Grandmothers: (preceded in death) Mary A. Testamark, (preceded in death) Lillian Ann Tyson-Lanclos

Grandfathers: (preceded in death) Charles Felix, (preceded in death) David Smith

Aunts: Juliette Simmons, Olive โ€œDebbieโ€ Henry, Delta Bryan, Faye Felix, Eva Felix, Sylvia Felix, Despi Felix, Debbie Felix, Delories Felix, Jasmine Francis, Yvonne Barbosa,ย 

Great Aunts: Bernadine J. Ford, Rehenia Ricketts

Uncles: Dewight Simmons, (preceded in death)ย  Dana Bryan, David Felix, Darion Felix, Dariel Felix, Warrington O. Tyson, Sr., Fitzroy โ€œKalaโ€ Crooke, Clement โ€œAbaโ€ David

Great uncle: Truman Testamark, Warren A. Frett Sr.

First viewing will be held at Turnbullโ€™s Funeral Home on Dec. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Service will be held at Blyden Memorial Chapel on Jan. 5, 2026

Viewing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.ย 

Service at 10 a.m.

Burial at Eastern Cemetery

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turnbullโ€™s Funeral Home.

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