Barbara D. Hart Smith, 61, a Black/African American woman known to family as Niecy, was shot and killed in Montgomery, Alabama, on the evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The shooting ended a life described as devoted to family; she is survived by her husband, Willie James Smith, Jr., daughter Tanish Nikki Nunn (listed as Tanish Nunn and known as Nikki), grandchildren, a great-grandchild, siblings, nieces and nephews.

A public visitation and funeral service were held so the community could pay respects. Investigators opened an inquiry into the February 11 shooting, but no information about suspects or arrests has been released. Few details about the circumstances of the shooting are provided beyond the date and location.

Does anyone in Montgomery have information about Barbara’s last evening or saw anything relevant on February 11, 2025?