Event Brief
UPDATED Apr 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Helen Virginia Smoot dies at 95 in Luray
By The BriefBrief
Helen Virginia Smoot, 95, of Luray, Virginia, died April 26, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
WHO: Helen Virginia Smoot
WHAT: Death reported for Helen Virginia Smoot
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET
WHERE: Luray, Virginia
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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