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Michael Wayne Smith

Case from Buckner, AR dated Sep 19, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Wayne Smith

Male

Buckner

AR

2016-09-19

47

Michael

Wayne Smith

07/14/2026

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In the small town of Buckner, Arkansas, a life was unexpectedly cut short on September 19, 2016. Michael Wayne Smith, a 47-year-old male, passed away in what authorities described as a tragic accident. The initial investigation into his death suggested that he was fatally wounded when a revolver accidentally discharged after falling from a gun safe. There was no indication of foul play in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

Michael, known affectionately as Mike to his friends and fam ...
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  • Obituary for Michael Wayne Smith at A.O. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc.
  • Buckner resident dies as result of accidental shooting
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