Stanley Smothers

Joe Stanley Smothers, passed away Sunday, April 26th, 2026. A visitation will be held for him on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00pm at Belk Funeral Home. His funeral service is to follow at 3:00pm in the Chapel. With burial following service at The Smothers Family Cemetery. 

Stanley was born on June 25th, 1956 to the late William Edward Smothers and Beatrice Gandy Smothers in Darlington, South Carolina. In 1977 he met and married the love of his life Wanda Howle. Stanley made his career as a car hauler and worked for Bobby Tucker. Stanley’s C.B. Handle was Trouble Shooter, he liked listening to Def Leopard and AC/DC. He enjoyed tinkering on different projects, loved his family dearly and playing with his grandbabies. Stanley was a character, he loved to joke around, and make people laugh. He also had a big heart and never missed a chance to help someone if he could.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda Howle Smothers of 49 years. Their children: Heather (Clint Deas) Smothers and Brandon (Jessica Cook) Smothers. Along with their grandchildren: Skylar Smothers, C.J. Deas, Ayden Poston, Brandon Smothers, Jr., Barrett Smothers and Tyler Watford. His siblings: Howard Smothers, Carolyn (the late Walter) Weatherford, and William Edward Smothers, Jr. Many nieces and nephews. His dog Pepper.

Preceding him in death are his parents, sister Charlene Moore, brother Kenny Smothers, and nephew Wayne Smothers.

Stanley will be deeply missed by so many.

Any flowers will be appreciated or memorials to be made in his honor to: www.stjude.org