Ms. Janie M. Jennings
Homegoing Services for Ms. Janie M. Jennings will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2 pm at St. Matthew CME Church, 214 S Lee St Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070 with interment at B & L Memorial Cemetery.
Obituary details to follow.
Funeral Services for Ms. Thomasina (Tom) Adams will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 122 S Oak St Batesburg-Leesville, SC, 29006 with Rev. James Dukes, Pastor officiating. Viewing will be on Thursday, 2/13/2025, at the Amos & Sons Chapel Batesburg from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.
Ms. Thomasina (Tom) Adams was born May 1, 1951 in Batesburg, South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Earnest T. and Gracie Lee Davis Adams. She entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2025 at Lexington County Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.
Thomasina was educated in the Twin City School system in Batesburg South Carolina. At an early age she joined Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church and later joined Olive Branch Baptist Church of Batesburg South Carolina.
She worked at Walmart store in Batesburg, South Carolina since 2007.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, Major Adams, William D. “Billy” Adams and Earnest “Jet” Adams, Jr, one sister Levivian “Lee” Robinson Bamberg, her daughter, Tanya Adams and grandson Davon Adams, one great grandson Michaiel O’mail Boyd, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories; a daughter Sheila Adams of Batesburg South Carolina, three sons-Timothy J. Adams of Lexington South Carolina, Clarence (Malinda) Adams of Batesburg, South Carolina and Eric Adams of Columbia South Carolina; two sisters, Helen (James) Sumpter of Batesburg, South Carolina, Ollie Mae Foulks of West Columbia, South Carolina, a Godson, Derious “DJ” Williams, special friends Kenya Cunningham Tolen, Angela Hill, Angie Abney. A very special friend Carl Tolen; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and many sorrowing friends.
Homegoing Services for Mr. James Dozier were held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Ridge Branch Baptist Church, 601 Church Road, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, where Reverend Willian N. Yarber officiated. Interment was in the Ridge Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. James Dozier, 63, son of the late Frank Brazie Dozier and the late Rose Mae Dozier, was born in Newberry County, South Carolina on October 24, 1961. After a lengthy illness, he was granted his wings and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025.
James was educated in the publivc schools of Lexington County District 3, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School in the Class of 1981. He was employed by Amick’s Farm until his health declined.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents and two brothers-in-law, Lanies Gray Jr. and Johnny Tolen.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife, Bridget Dozier; a son, James Frank Blair, Jr.; a stepdaughter, Jelisse Blair, two stepsons, David Blair and Carduris Blair; six brothers, Glenn (Mary Ann) Dozier, Ricky (Tameka) Dozier, Steven (Lynn) Dozier, Larry (Diane) Dozier, Frank Dozier and Willie Lee Dozier; three sisters, Mary Whitt, Linda Gray, and Janice (Aarol) Wedderburn; one brother-in-law, James Blair; three sisters-in-law, Latesha Blair, Tawanda Blair and Dorothy Blair; a devoted friend and caregiver, Janet Wigfall; nine grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Remedee Jennings-Leaphart were held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the Celebration Church, 1765 Batesburg Hwy., Batesburg, SC 29006. Interment was at Wesley Chapel CME Church Cemetery.
Remedee Damon Jennings-Leaphart was born in Lexington County, South Carolina on August 26, 2003. He was the son of Shawanda Cannon and Clifford Jennings and stepfather, Dread Smith. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Remedee entered into eternal rest. He is loved and missed by family and friends.
Remedee joined Wesley Chapel CME Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina at an early age. He graduated from Ridge Spring-Monetta High School on June 2, 2022. He played football, basketball and baseball. Remedee broke multiple school records.
He worked for Shaw Industries for two years and enjoyed producing music in his spare time. Remedee enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was known as a true “Momma’s Boy” and loved his Grandma Sally, Sister Aniyah, Auntie Nicole and Uncle Daquan.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mitchell Cannon; maternal great grandparents, Lucretia “Sissy” and Alonza Leaphart; paternal great-grandparents, Kurlina Gardener and Tim Cannon; an aunt, Shirley Leaphart Green and an uncle, Leon Leaphart.
Remedee’s memories are cherished by his mother and stepfather, Shawanda Cannon and Dread Smith of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; his father, Clifford Jennings of Orangeburg, South Carolina; his sister, Aniyah Jennings-Leaphart of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; his brothers, Deon Staley, Mason Jennings and Brendan Jennings; maternal grandmother, Sally Mae Leaphart of Gilbert, South Carolina; paternal grandparents, Tonnie Williams of Gilbert, South Carolina and Charles Aaron of Aiken, South Carolina; ten god-siblings; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends, and special friends, Nytia, Zykorrian, Darrian and Montez.
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Joann Brown will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm at St. Mark Baptist Church, 337 Devil’s Backbone Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. Rev. Dr. Amos O. Harling, Pastor, will officiate.
Deaconess Joann Brown was a beloved wife, parent, sibling, and friend, whose life was a testament to kindness, perseverance, and the quiet strength that comes from living with purpose and compassion.
Born on December 7, 1955, Joann was born to the late Horace and Gladys McKiever. A proud graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School, Joann poured back into her community after establishing her family and took pride in the role that she played on Bus 19. Serving Lexington School District 3 for many years, she became a beacon of the community and was loved by all children who rode her bus.
Those who knew Joann would describe her as someone who brought warmth into every room, someone whose laughter could light up even the darkest of days. She lived a life grounded in love for family and friends, always ready with a helping hand, a listening ear, and a heart open to those in need.
Joann was a dedicated member of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the usher board, deaconess ministry, and couples ministry. She found joy in serving others and being a comfort and shoulder to lean on. It was in the way she made others feel that her true legacy lives on - by making them feel seen, heard, and valued.
Joann was preceded in death by her brothers, James Leo McKiever, Sr. and Larry D. McKiever; brother-in-law, Julius (Annie) Richardson; and sister-in-law, Patricia Brown.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Willie Brown; her children, Willeana (Dionsyius) Kearse and Delvin (Ami) Brown. She is also survived by her brother, Deacon Jimmy (Deaconess Eva) McKiever, Sr.; sister-in-laws, Sylvia Brown, Marie Lytes, and Betty Jean McKiever; and grandchildren, Shandrai Brown, Dai’Marcus Brown, Dionysia Kearse, Mackenzie Brown, Ryan Kearse, Aleena Perez, Khloe Brown, Jaxson Williams, and Javen Brown; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives, as well as many beloved friends who are left to celebrate her life.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Almonzoe Cromer will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm at St. Mark Baptist Church, 337 Devil’s Backbone Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. Rev. Dr. Amos O. Harling, Pastor, will officiate.
Mr. Almonzoe Cromer, son of Darlene Cromer and the late Tony Dudley, was born January 20,1981 at Newberry Memorial Hospital in Newberry SC. He departed his earthly life on Friday November 29,2024 in Clinton SC.
Almonzoe was a 2001 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry SC. After graduating, Almonzoe came back to Batesburg to reside with his God Parents Herbert (Patisha) Small and his God Brothers Tabias Dozier and Axazier Small. During this time Almonzoe worked at Amicks Farms in Batesburg SC and Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia where he took pride in his work.
Almonzoe loved Fishing and Football— especially the Dallas Cowboys. Nobody had a bad word to say about Almonzoe. He had a heart of gold, and he loved everybody, especially his family. Almonzoe was always the life of the party. His big smile could light up any room. Even when he wasn’t feeling good, Almonzoe had to make everybody laugh.
Almonzoe health started declining after he spent several months in Lexington Medical Center due to Covid causing his kidneys to fail and him having to take dialysis. Almonzoe fought these last three years with everything he had with the help of his wife Felicia West-Cromer.
Almonzoe was preceded in death by his father, the late Tony (Paula) Dudley, and his bother Tavares Dudley.
Those left to cherish his precious memories are his wife, Felicia Cromer, and Step-Daughter, Deshondria Youmans, of the home, his mother, Darlene Cromer, brothers Omar Cromer, Adrian Cromer, Terrence Dudley, Tony Dudley Jr., and Stacyce Etheredge; his sisters Tyronza Cromer and Zukera (Micheal) Moon; brothers in laws George West and Jerome (Trell) Johnson;. sisters in law, Lakeisha West and Nicole (Tony) Wright; maternal grandparents Johnny (Virginia) Cromer and Bertha White; uncles, Clayton (Allean) Dudley, Quieton Myers, Dawayne Sims, and Roderick Morris.; aunts Tonette Robinson, Dell Willaims, Kathy Cromer, Sharon Cromer, Ebony Burkett, Julie Brown, Rasheda (Beverly) Morris-Peterson; god-daughters Arie Adams, Miracle Risher, Nicole Valentine, Jashlynn Battles, Jalaysha Edmond; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC — Homegoing services for Mr. Tavon Waters will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Wesley Chapel CME Church, 1501 Double Bridges Road, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.
Mr. Tavon O’Lonzo Waters, 33, was born July 2, 1991 in West Columbia, South Carolina to Aaron S. Waters and Edna (Cornelius) Cheeseboro. He transitioned on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Tavon attended Wesley Chapel CME Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina as a child, singing on the Children’s Choir. He graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 2009. After high school, Tavon studied for three years at South Carolina State University, then worked several jobs before his employment with Michelin Tires. Tavon was employed by Michelin Tires for the past eight years.
Tavon was known for the smile he kept on his face, regardless of how he felt. He loved his wife and children dearly. He always made sure all his family, especially cousins, nieces and nephews were, in his words, “straight.” Tavon loved everyone.
Tavon was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie and Leola Butler and four aunts – Ann Williams, Willette Jenkins, Marion Butler and Tasha Waters.
Those left to cherish his memories include: his wife, Shareka Waters; stepsons – Antoney “Duke” Burton and Marquis Burton; daughter, Serena Waters; his mother and stepfather – Edna & Cornelius Cheeseboro; his father – Aaron Waters; brothers – Travante (Madison) Waters, Tharon Waters and Alexander Davis; sisters – Sanita Davis and Adrian Waters; two uncles, James Butler and Rev. Darryl Jenkins; two aunts, Sandra Jackson and Velma Perry; mother-in-law, Cassandra (Jamarco) Parris; father-in-law, Michael (Pam) Peterson; brother-in-law, Darvis Peterson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC — Homegoing services for Willett “Big Will” Jackson will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Chinquapin Baptist Church, 1416 Chinquapin Church Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006.
Willett Daniel Jackson was born on December 6, 1943 to the late Louisa Madison Boyd and Willis Daniel, Jr. and raised in Saluda County, South Carolina. Willett was the youngest of eleven children, of which nine have preceded her in death, leaving one beloved sister, Elizabeth “Noochie” Edwards. The sunset of her life occurred on October 6, 2024.
Raised by her beloved grandmother, Ella Cue, in Monetta, South Carolina, Willett, affectionately known as “Big Will,” was never alone — with her brother Charles (Bertha) Denny, they made life for Ella exciting. She eventually moved to New York, where she was reintroduced to her step-dad William Simpkins, whom she enjoyed until his last days. During her time in Hempstead, New York, Big Will truly had a village. She met and befriended Evelyn and Clinton Williams and that friendship lasted over 40 years. She raised many children and fed many, and of course no one will allow her to live down her lessons, cooking and of course her way of having fun by being true to you and herself. Well known for speaking her mind, Big Will truly had a heart of gold.
Big Will had two children, one who preceded her in death.
Those left behind to cherish her precious memory include: her daughter, Vera of Atlanta; a special daughter, Mary Whitt; four grandsons, James, Jahvelle, Jahkuille and Jahntrelle; four granddaughters, Celina, Edna, Mary and Dominque; six great-grandchildren, Porsha, Yazmine, Genesis, Knowledge, Isiah, Yuri and London; two great-great-grandchildren, Paris and Kairo; nieces, Tina, Thelma, Shay, Diane, Regina, Wendy, Tavi (Chris), Ayanna (Chris), Loretta (Rick), Shirley and a host more; nephews, BT, Jaquarius, Todd, Rahkeem, Eddie and a host more; adopted grands, Jaya, Khalil “KJ”, Amare, Tamarion, Jae, Tinasja and a host of many cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
Batesburg-Leesville - Mrs. Ella Ree Dozier-Wigfall gracefully entered on Earth, the baby of fifteen children, on February 24th, 1955, in Batesburg (Saluda County), South Carolina, to the late Mr. Brazie Dozier and the late Mrs. Thelma Lowman-Dozier. She elegantly departed this life on September 27th, 2024.
Ella Ree first received her education from the Twin City High School, then the Batesburg-Leesville High School.
Two years after high school, Ella Ree joined in union with Mr. Anthony Wigfall, Sr. on November 29th, 1975. Their union consisted of five children, Anthony Wigfall, Jr. of Jonesboro, Georgia, Thelmanee Wigfall of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Joseph Wigfall of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Shirlene Wigfall of Lexington County, South Carolina and the late Anthony Williams.
Mostly everyone who knew Ella Ree knew that she had an exceptional ability in gardening! Passersby would see her and her family tending to her various flower gardens on any given day. The onlookers were constantly amazed by her gorgeous floral arrangements and often sought knowledge from Ella Ree on how they could achieve the same results. One of her favorite tips was to apply love, patience, and a smidgen of Miracle-Gro!
Not only was Mrs. Wigfall known for her gardening but also for her ability to make people laugh. No matter the person’s mood or type of day, she’d always find a way to put a smile on their face!
For many years, Ella Ree was a member of the Christian Chapel FBH Church in Batesburg, South Carolina. From there, she moved her membership to the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Leesville, South Carolina. While at Christian Chapel, Ella Ree was the usher board director and the junior and senior choir director. While at St. Mark, she was a member of the senior choir.
She was employed by Lexington County School District Three for 20 years, later for the Aiken County Public School District, and after six years of hard work and dedication, she retired. After retiring, she returned to work for the Aiken County Public School District. Mrs. Wigfall had the work ethic of no other! She worked tirelessly to ensure her job tasks were done thoroughly. She received several awards and accolades for her work. She also assisted the family of Mr. David Sawyer, Jr. for 41 years.
Ella Ree was preceded in death by sisters - Earlene Coleman, Mary Whitt, Julie Mae Outz, and Mabel Stroman; brothers - Frank Dozier, Robert Dozier, Joseph Dozier, James Dozier, Albert Harris, and Lawrence Dozier.
In addition to her loving husband and adoring four children, Ella Ree leaves to cherish her memory, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters – Anna Wright and Evanise Johnson, sisters-in-law – Gladys Dozier, Louisa Burton, Willie Mae Taylor, Doris Wigfall, Priscilla Jeffcoat and Shelia Harris; brothers-in-law – Henry (Joann) Wigfall, Eddie Wigfall and Ronnie Wigfall; childhood friends - Betty Jo Etheredge and Janet Jackson, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Ella Ree administered agape love to her family, friends, and everyone she encountered. She will always be missed by those whose lives she has impacted.
Homegoing Services were held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church, 337 Devil’s Backbone Road, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina 29070. Reverend Dr. Amos O. Harling, Jr. was the officiating pastor.
Batesburg-Leesville - Homegoing services for Mrs. Bertha Clay Williams Quattlebaum will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 258 Line Street, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Rev. Dr. Ronnie Peterson is pastor, and Pastor Ricky Long is officiating.
Mrs. Bertha Clay Williams Quattlebaum was born October 28, 1954, in Lexington County, South Carolina to Ms. Carrie Williams and Mr. Booker T. Jennings. Bertha departed this earthly life at home on September 1, 2024 at the age of 69.
Bertha, as the third of seven children, grew up knowing there was always something to learn and plenty to do. Bertha attended the schools in the Batesburg-Leesville school system and started out working at Knight Sewing Room in Saluda, SC. She later worked in healthcare as a Home Health Aide (HHA).
Bertha was a faithful member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Batesburg, where she served on the church choir, floral club and worked on many different events. Bertha had deep respect and love for Mrs. Lily Bryant, the mother of the church, whom she affectionately called “Mama Lily”.
In her community, Bertha was well known, the children loved Ms. B. Coming to her house was always fun and was always filled with all the goodies that kids love, things like soda pop and chips were always available. The neighborhood was a generation of young people who grew up together. Alphonso and Bertha were married in their home, one of the former cornerstones of Maple Street. Now this generation are the older ones, the ones taking the lead in encouraging the community in a positive way. Bertha/ Ms. B./ BW will be well missed.
Bertha was preceded in death by her sisters: Sara Mae Wise, Helen Tolen, Vernell W. Holloway, Jessie Mae Williams, her beloved sister, Doris Rena Williams, and her brother Larry Charles Williams.
Bertha leaves behind to cherish her memories: her husband, Alphonso Quattlebaum; son, Frederick Donnell Williams; daughter, Alexis Lashawn Williams; her brother Jacob “B.J.” Williams; her sisters: Earleen (Bobby) Dobbs, Clara (Charles) Jeffcoat, Mary J. Willams (Charlie Mack), Cynthia Cannon; sister-in-law Shenelle Williams; brother-in-law Louis Holloway; grandchildren: Milexia James, Cierra James, Shamya Sapp; great-grandchild, Raelynn Abbney; godchildren: Zaria Smith, Kisharn, Shania Alewine, Cleavan Kinard, Brandon; special friends: Nitta Maddox, Emma Bell Padgett, Jay Keith, Georgia Mae Jones, Geraldine Baston, Brenda Sapp, Crystal Jenkins, Darlaean Cromer, Diane Leaphart, Sandra Jackson, Larry Smith, and Mrs. Earlean Kinard; and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.