Smith recalls early life in Macon, moving to Jones

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  • The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED
    The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED
  • Buck and Barbara on their wedding night. CONTRIBUTED
    Buck and Barbara on their wedding night. CONTRIBUTED
  • Barbara with her daughters before Jana (right) passed away. CONTRIBUTED
    Barbara with her daughters before Jana (right) passed away. CONTRIBUTED
  • Barbara Smith in the kitchen making kibbie. CONTRIBUTED
    Barbara Smith in the kitchen making kibbie. CONTRIBUTED
  • Buck and Barbara trying to stay warm. CONTRIBUTED
    Buck and Barbara trying to stay warm. CONTRIBUTED

    Barbara Smith has lived in Jones County since 1986, when she and her late husband, Buck, bought 50 acres and moved from their longtime home on Boulevard Avenue in Macon.

    Smith, the former Barbara Union, grew up on that same street. The family home was within walking distance of what was known as Baconsfield Park, which faced on Emery Highway right at what is now the Spring Street/I-16 interchange.

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