From left, Edward Cruze, chairman of Southland Christian Church board, the Rev. Wayne B. Smith and Rev. Jack Ballard, guest speaker from Decatur, Ga., looked over a surprise gift, a combination television, radio and record player set, during dedication ceremonies for the church’s new worship center on Hill ‘n’ Dale Road, on Nov. 8, 1964. Smith, 87, who for four decades led what is now Lexington’s largest congregation, died peacefully Tuesday night. Herald-Leader Archive Photo