Theran L. Hillsman Smith was 20 when he died in Aurora, Illinois, on August 2, 2014. Known to family as Smookie and to friends as Smith, he was described as a caring, humble young man who loved rapping and was remembered for his big eyes, warm smile and generous nature. He was born May 14, 1994, to Shamara M. Hillsman and Theran L. Smith and was a devoted son, grandson and brother to Charles Gonzalez, Terrell Hillsman-Smith, Javon Hillsman-Smith and Tamara Hillsman-Smith. Funeral services were held August 8, 2014, at Mount Olive COGIC, with interment at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora.

The circumstances of his death remain unclear. If anyone has information about what happened to Theran, please come forward.