Obituaries 09-25-25

DOROTHY FAYE CUPIT

Nov. 5, 1942-Sept. 17, 2025

Graveside services and interment for Dorothy Faye Cupit, 82, will be at 
10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 from the family cemetery at Oak 
Grove Methodist Church.

Born in Franklin County on Nov. 5, 1942 to Cyrus Henry Cupit and Edith 
Coleman Cupit, for many years she lived with her mother in Brookhaven, 
where they attended the First Assembly of God Church. Family members 
recall Dorothy as being always ready and eager for adventure and social 
interaction, and she loved and was loved by many people.

She died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Meadville Convalescent Home.

She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Audrey of 
Meadville, Bobby and Madonna of Silsbee, Texas and Gerald and Donnis of 
Monticello; her sisters-in-law, Doris of Forest and Susie of Eddiceton; 
and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers — Lloyd, 
James, Harold and Claud.

The family wishes to extend thanks to all those who thoughtfully nursed 
and attended to Dorothy both at Meadville Convalescent Home and Franklin 
County Memorial Hospital, as well as past personal caregivers Sue Malone 
and Cathy Dunn.

A very special thanks is owed to Dr. Kimberley Estes for her 
professional care and helping us "carry Dorothy's books." What a 
blessing she has been to us.

CALVIN KEITH SMITH

Aug. 16, 1955-Sept. 16, 2025

Funeral services for Calvin Keith Smith, 70, of Bogue Chitto, were 
conducted on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from the Chapel of Franklin 
Funeral Home, with brother Michael Richardson officiating.

Interment followed at Midway Cemetery in Meadville.

Born on Aug. 16, 1955 in Brookhaven to Calvin Clem Smith and Charlene 
Tillman Smith, he enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and 
sitting on his back porch watching his deer. He was a loving husband, 
father, grandfather, son and friend.

He died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at his residence with his loving 
family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Donna King Smith; his daughter, 
Cassie Smith Dixon; his stepchildren and their respective spouses, 
Rachel Manning and Richard Austin and Savannah King; his grandchildren, 
Brantley Dixon and their spouses, Dylan and Kelsie Case, Brayden 
Williams, Elise Williams and Kaylee and Michael Richardson; his girls, 
Maggie Kay and Emmylou; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sue Tibbs.

Pallbearer was Michael Lee.

Honorary pallbearers were Richard Austin King, Roy Lofton, Ricky Smith, 
Brayden Williams and Dylan Case.

The family requests that memorials be made in his name to St. Jude's 
Children's Hospital.

To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.

Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.