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Stynworth Martin Luther Caines Dies at 81

Stynworth Martin Luther Caines of Estate Ruby was called home to God on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Stynworth Martin Luther Caines

He was preceded in death by his father Ezekiel Caines and mother Lillian “Mamma” Caines. Grandson: Alann Starr Caines. Brother: Hilton Carty.  Sisters: Marion Caines and Gertrude Caines 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Eugenette Caines. Daughters: Beulah Caines and Jacqueline Mitchell. Sons: Stynworth “Junie” Caines Jr and Ali Caines. 

Grandchildren: Darnesha Mitchell, Khalid Caines, Skye Hughes, Ocean Hughes, and Reine Hughes. Brother: Samuel Caines. Sister: Francis Jones. Uncles: Johnny Caines and Rosevelt Caines. Nieces: Rubena Morris, Judith Clarke, Jennifer Carty, SherryAnn Carty, Vercille Caines, Brenda “Hazel” Lewis, Jacqueline Caines, Shari Alexander, Ebony Coleman, Novela Steers, and Katushka Pierre-Louis. Nephews: Richard Caines, Keith Carty, Orville Caines, Kennedy Caines, Philmor “Joe” Caines, Edsel Caines, Cuthbert Caines, Hilton Caines, Elroy Smith, Kevin Wilson, and Timothy Johnson. Cousin: Jim Caines / Son-in-law: Wade Mitchell. Daughter-in-law: Rose Ann Caines. Sisters-in-law: Annette Caines, Valerie Steers, Yvette Drew, and Verna Wilson / Great Nieces: Fayola Morris, Tishania Morris, Cordella Caines, Jamea Clarke,  Sarah Clarke, Tekia Smith, Jaydecia Smith, and Annalecia Smith. Great Nephews: Hezron Morris, Shane Morris, Dwayne Morris, Tremayne Morris, Kimble Clarke, and Orville “Zadok” Caines. Goddaughters: Zeid Wallace and Lavern George. Godson: Henry Williams and Zacchaeus Blake. Special Friends: Elton Cornelius, Ersel Williams, Teresa Lacen, Aymae Santana, Shemara Santana, Francis Peterson, Mildred Liburd, Sharon Childers, Archie and Solina Smith. Other family and friends to numerous to mention.

There will be a public viewing on Friday, March 7 at Divine Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8 at Grace Baptist Central, 8-C Mount Pleasant with viewing from 9:00am and the service beginning at 10:00am. Internment to follow at Kingshill Cemetery.

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