Romman Smith, the Observer's hawker, died Feb. 17
You may not have known Mr. Smith very well, but if you bought a newspaper from him on the corner of Hope Mills and Cumberland roads, your day may have instantly gotten brighter. He was the last newspaper hawker for The Fayetteville Observer and dedicated his days to sharing news, a scripture, a laugh or a quick smile, making all his customers feel special. Romman “Smitty” Smith Jr. died Feb. 17 in his home at the age of 70, according to his family. Born in Grande Ridge, Florida, to Romman and Josephine Smith Sr., Smith joined the Army at 19 and was stationed at several bases in...
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