Obituaries

Cremation Society of South Carolina
William Lawson Black
April 4, 2025
William Lawson Black, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.Born on May 18, 1936, to Troy and Lily Suttles Black, William was one of eleven children—seven brothers and three sisters—and was the last surviving among them. He was a man of strength, character, and determination, whose life was rooted in hard work and a deep love for his family.William was predeceased by two beloved daughters, Tracy “Ace”…


Cremation Society of South Carolina
Judith Kathleen Flenniken Halas
April 4, 2025
Judith Kathleen Flenniken Halas passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on April 4, 2025, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Born on November 5, 1941, in the sun-soaked beauty of Pearl Harbor, Naval Base. Judy lived a remarkable life filled with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to both people and the planet.She was the beloved daughter of the late Jane Wilhelmina Schnitzer Flenniken and Rdm. James Alexander Flenniken, a Silver Star–awarded officer of WWII, and the cherished sister…






