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*Obituary for Donald Lacy*

Funeral Service for Mr. Donald Eugene “Dunk” Lacy was held 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 South Johns Street, Florence, South Carolina, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mr. Donald Eugene Lacy, the son of John Ellis Lacy, II and the late Silivia Ann Lacy, affectionately known As “Dunk” to his family was born July 7, 1972 in Florence County. On February 17, 2021, he departed this earthly life and went to see the King.

Donald was a Class of 1992 graduate of South Florence High School. He was employed with Ellis Construction in Florence, South Carolina.

Donald was loved by so many people he was truly a family comedian. He had a heart of gold and if he were here he would say “don’t forget about my boys” known as the Levi Park Crew.” He will be missed by all of his family and friends, but mostly his kids,

Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Silivia Ann Lacy; one sister, Timico Lacy; his grandfather, John Ellis Lacy, Sr.; his paternal grandmother, Thelma Lacy; his maternal grandmother, Irene Capehart; one uncle, Benny Capehart; and two aunts, Mary Lee Coward and Georgia Lee.

Donald leaves to cherish his precious memories; six children, Donald Lacy, Jr., Destiny Lacy, Dominique Lacy, Damon McCullum, Dawuan McCullum and Danielle “Oct” Mitchell all of Florence, South Carolina; his father, John Ellis Lacy, II (Sheila Jefferson) of Florence, South Carolina; two brothers, John (Sophia) Lacy, III and Jermaine (Niambi) Lacy both of Florence, South Carolina; two sisters, Felecia (Roderick) James and Youlandia Lacy both of Florence, South Carolina; eighteen grandchildren all of Florence, South Carolina; two dear cousins, Danny Drake and Donald Capehart both of Florence, South Carolina; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Please keep the family of Donald Lacy in your thoughts and prayers

*Obituary for Patricia Lewis*

Funeral Service for Miss Patricia Ann Lewis was held 2:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Smith Field, South Johns Street, Florence, South Carolina, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Miss Patricia Ann Lewis was born to the late Luke and Elizabeth Lewis on October 11, 1957. She transitioned at McLeod Hospice House on February 17, 2021.

Patricia was a graduate of Trenton High School in New Jersey.

After relocating to Columbia, South Carolina, where she was affectionately loved by her many friends and coworkers, Patricia gained employment with Victor Group at Fort Jackson Military Base in Columbia, South Carolina.

Patricia was a member of American Legion Auxiliaries in Columbia, South CaroliPatricia was preceded in death by her father, Luke Lewis; her mother, Elizabeth Lewis; stepmother, Peggy Lewis; and a sister, Alicia Lewis Isaiah.

Patricia is survived by her beloved daughter, Chiquita Lewis of Florence, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Brandon Johnson (Erica), K’Shawn A. Lewis, Darius Hunt, Emeryana Hunt all of Florence, South Carolina, and Bianca P. Lewis of Charlotte, North Carolina; five great grandchildren, Camari, Ava, Aiden, Ezekiel, and Dakota; three brothers, Luke Levi Lewis, Jr., Derrick L. Lewis both of Florence, South Carolina, and Anthony R. Lewis of Durham, North Carolina; two sisters, JaCinta Lewis of Florence, South Carolina and Debra Walters of Columbia, South Carolina; two special aunts, Doris McAllister of Florence, South Carolina and Miriam Alexander of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her best friend, Myra G. Thomas; a sister-in-law/love, Apostle Charlena Best; and a host of aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Public Viewing was held 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 South Johns Street, Florence, South Carolina.

Please keep the family of Patricia Ann Lewis in your thoughts and prayers.

*Obituary for Lillie Mae Johnson Jones*

Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson Jones was born on May 22, 1943 in Effingham, SC. She was the daughter of late Sammie Johnson and Robertia McCall Johnson.

“Nink” as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was healed on the other side and departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.

She attended the Public school of Florence County. “Nink” was a faithful member of Goodland AME Church where she served as Class Leader, and Gospel Choir for 44 years, kitchen Committee, and sung with the United Voices of Praise ministries for 11 years.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Jones, two children; Denise Jones McClam and Garrick Jones, three sisters; Allie Dean Graham, Nellie Mae Johnson, and Doretha Graham, and one brother; Macenia Johnson.

Left to cherish her precious memories; daughter; Amanda (Jevon) Jones Toomer, seven grandchildren; Quala Jones, Quadric (Mikeyah) Jones, Malaysha Jones, Vangie Jones, Amanda Jones, Garrick Jones and Whitney (Kevin) McCullough, one special grandson; Alford Epps, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters; Nancy (Terry) Johnson, Rosianna Johnson, and Evangelist Mary Johnson, two brothers; JD (Betty) Johnson and William (Diane) Johnson, three special friends; Sandra Brunson, Joann, and Bobby Sarvis and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc.

Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street,

Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family

*Obituary for Alicia Lewis Isaiah*

Alicia Lewis Isaiah was born December 25, 1967, to the late Luke Lewis and Peggy Marie Johnson- Lewis. She departed her earthly house on February 18, 2021.

Alicia attended the public schools of Florence County and graduated from Wilson High School. She was formerly employed as Owner and Director of Sugar Bear Daycare.

She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.

She married the love of her life Minister Davin Lee Isaiah on December 22, 2007.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister; Patricia Lewis.

Left to cherish her love includes her husband Minister Davin Lee Isaiah, children; Kendra Crawford, Jasmin (Damorrius) Isaiah Lowery, Davin Isaiah II, and Ruth Isaiah, three grandchildren; Kaori Crawford, Dallas Gee, and Jase Johnson, siblings; Jacinta Lewis, Derrick Lewis, Debra Ann Walters- Kelton, Anthony Lewis, and Levi Lewis, special nieces; Chiquita Lewis and Coretta Lewis, mother, and father in law; Daniel and Christine Isaiah, sister in law; Yolanda Isaiah, brother, and sisters-in-law; Gregory (Janice) Isaiah and Chaun (Mickey) Isaiah, brother in law; Daniel Isaiah III, special cousins; Yolanda Davis and Charles Cooks, special friend; Wanda Nichols, godson; Zjordan Andrews and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc.

Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street,

Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family.

*Obituary for Terri “Lashaw” Butler*

Terri “Lashaw” Butler, daughter of Catherine Butler and the late Eugene Butler, Sr., was born September 10, 1978.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Florence County. She attended Florence Darlington Technical College and received an associate’s degree in Business and Pharmacy Technician Degree from Greenville Technical College. She was employed with Stephen Psychiatry as Office Director.

She accepted Christ as her personal savior and joined Greater Purpose in Christ Ministries in Lamar, SC.

Terri was loving, kind, and willing to do anything to help anyone in need, a loving mother and wife. She was strong and affectionately and a big thinker in all she did.

She was preceded in death by two sisters; Rovena Butler Taylor and Sara Lee “She” Butler Simmons, four brothers; Abraham Butler, Waston Butler, Clarence Butler, and Charlie Butler.

Left to cherish her precious memories include her husband; Alvin Fulmore of Greenville, SC, children; Catherine Fulmore and Cayden Fulmore, three brothers; Samson Butler of Scranton, SC, Freddie Butler of North Carolina and Eugene (Frances) Butler of Darlington, SC, five sisters; Dianna Singletary of Lake City, Martha Gibbs of Scranton, SC, Barbara (Anthony) Farley of Florence, SC, Lena Fernell of Darlington, SC, Alberta (Cecil) Bradley of Florence, SC, sister in law; Helen Butler, brother in law; Isiah Taylor, paternal aunts; Creola Burgess of Olanta, SC and Elizabeth Simon of Winston Salem, NC, one uncle; Rhett Butler of New Jersey, special nieces; Kiawanna “Renee” Singletary and Latisha Pegues and a host of many other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

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*Obituary For Creola Butler Burgess*

Early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021, the morning train stopped in Florence, South Carolina and Mother

Creola Butler Burgess stepped on board. She was a daughter of the late Reverend Eugene Butler, Sr. and the late Lurlean Welch Butler. She was born May 21st, 1932 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. She received her formal education in the public schools of Florence County. She was an agricultural worker for over 55 years of her life followed by serving as a caregiver. She spent most of her life caring for others, she helped to raise her three younger siblings while her Mother worked, she cared for her husband, her eight children, three of her grandchildren, and had a hand in raising a fourth grandchild. She worked to teach her children and grandchildren all she could. Even from the nursing home she continued her teaching. If you came in with your hat on, your pants hanging down, your hair unkempt she would let you know you needed to fix yourself up. She believed in having standards and that started with how you presented yourself to others.

Her passion in life was helping those in need who crossed her path. She also loved children and didn’t want them mistreated. She got great joy out of seeing children dressed neatly and appearing well cared for. She had a love for flowers. Her porch and yard had flowers of many different colors and shapes; she loved to sit on the porch and enjoy her flowers.

Mother Creola was a child of the King, a dedicated wife, and the best Mother God could have given any child. She was a member of St. Mark Believers Holiness Church where she was a part of the Senior & Gospel Choir, a member of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, and a Mother of the Church.

Mother Creola was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 54 years, Bennie Burgess. She was also preceded in death by four sisters Idelia Felder, Catherine Scott, Susanna McClam and Roberta Smith, three brothers Eugene Butler, Jr., Reverend Chester Butler and John L. Butler, two sons Levern Butler and Al T Burgess, and one son in law Joseph Fleming, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her children: William (Louise) Burgess of Timmonsville, S.C., Lenno (Wanda) Burgess of Mullins, S.C., Alton Burgess of Winston-Salem, NC, Gloria Jean Fleming of Scranton, S.C.

Leon (Lillie) Burgess of Scranton, S.C., and Creola Lisa Burgess of Columbia, S.C. Four grandchildren that she took as her own, Gloria Burgess-McKelvy of Scranton, S.C., Lenno D. Burgess, II of Lake City, S.C., Dr. Jonetha M. Fleming of Columbia, S.C., and Joseph D. Fleming III (who was especially dear to her heart) of Florence, S.C.

Mother Creola also leaves behind a great grandchild, Journey Alaina Burgess who she loved deeply. In her finaldays, Journey could make her laugh and smile. Mother Creola also leaves to cherish her memory a total of 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her children and grandchildren she will be dearly missed by her brother, Rhett Butler of Bronx, N.Y., her sister, Elizabeth Simon of Winston-Salem, N.C., her sisters in law Catherine Butler of Scranton, S.C., and Ida Mae Burgess (who was morelike a sister and best friend) of Olanta, S.C. She will also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends,and community members.

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