Belmont, NC Mark Anthony Smith, 47, passed away January 18, 2013, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born October 17, 1965 in Gastonia, son of Regina Ledford Smith and the late Charles Smith. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Sunday at New Faith Baptist Church, 1224 Mayberry Rd., Dallas. The family will receive friends following the service on Sunday at the church. In addition to his mother he is survived by: his wife, Kelly Cribb Smith; sons, Brandon, Jordan and David; daughters, Jessica, Ashley and Angel; brother, Scott; sister, Cindy and Tracy; 9 grandchildren. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com