Longtime Warren County Administrator John Smith has died

Longtime Warren County Administrator John Smith passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, April 10, following a lengthy illness.

Smith had been ill since last fall and retired from his position with the county in December.

The staff at Vicksburg Daily News sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this longtime public servant.

Fisher-Riles Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

We will provide additional information on Smith in a future story.