Ms. Janie M. Jennings

Ms. Janie M. Jennings

Batesburg, SC - 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.

Janie Myers Jennings, daughter of the late Isaiah and Thelma Myers was born May 26, 1952, in Saluda County, SC.  

She attended the local schools in Batesburg, SC.  Janie quit school and started working before graduating from Twin City High School.  She eventually went back to night school and got her high school diploma. 

Janie joined the St. Matthews C.M.E Church at an early age and it has been her home church all her life.  

Janie worked at Knights Industries, Milliken Industries, Burlington, Glassmasters, KJ’s, KFC, Generations, and Babcock Center, where she enjoyed making people smile with her kind heart. She was always willing to help others in any type of way. 

Janie was a devoted mother of three children. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her two siblings Walter Myers and Anette Bynem; two sons, Donald L. Jennings and Dewhite Jennings; one grandchild, Tiara S. Jennings; and one great-grandchild, Isiah Jennings.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children; Desiree M. Cannon of Gilbert, SC; Dermon L. Jennings of Florida; one sister, Jeanette Hill of Batesburg, SC; three grandchildren, Kobe F. Myers, Va’Dole C. Cannon, and Tiffany S. Jennings; two great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Theresa Rosena Anderson

Whitehall, PA/Brooklyn, NY - Funeral Services for Mrs. Theresa R. Anderson will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Ridge Hill Baptist Church, Ridge Spring, SC where the Rev. Donald Hall is Pastor/Officiant. The Rev. Wyman Thomas will do the Eulogy. Viewing will be 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday, 02/21/25 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Theresa Rosene Anderson, 87, of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully in the home of her son, Sinclair Anderson, Jr., with whom she resided. She was the widow of Sinclair Anderson, Sr. Born in Ward, SC, she was the daughter of the late A. C. Graham and the late Mabel (Williams) Long.

Theresa was a devoted wife and mother and member of Faith Chapel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, where she served as a deaconess for many years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and cooking for her family. She treasured her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren.

Survivors: Children, Sandra Roper of Ridge Spring, SC, Sarah Graham of Brooklyn, NY, Lula Bell, wife of Randy Mathis of Saluda, SC, Theresa Anderson of Newark, DE, Linda Anderson of Brooklyn, NY, Karen, wife of Tommie Thomas of Easton, PA, Dexter Anderson and his wife, Veronica, of Long Pond, PA, Sinclair Anderson, Jr., and his wife, Andrea, of Whitehall, PA, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons, Bruce and Ronald Anderson.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Theresa’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, https://www.stjude.org.

Sis. Annie Mae Staley

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Sis. Annie Mae Staley will be held 2:00pm Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Bland Baptist Church, Johnston, SC, where the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, is Pastor/ Eulogist and the Rev. Sammie Williams, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, Johnston, SC. Viewing will be 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Sis. Annie Mae Butler Staley, left this world and began her eternal rest on Monday February 10th, 2025. She was born in Saluda County, SC to the late George and Mattie (Bush) Butler on December 16th 1939. She received her formal education through Edgefield County Schools and is a 1960 graduate of Edgefield County High School.

During her early years in life she was a faithful member of the Bland Baptist Church. There were also times in which she attended the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located in Johnston, SC where her father was a member. Like her father, the late George Butler, she could carry a tune. We often laughed about how her voice drowned out our voices when we were singing, because it was just that powerful.

She relocated to Queens, New York in 1961 to start a new life after graduating from high school. Little did she know that when she left SC, that she would meet the love of her life, John Benjamin Staley on June 11th, 1961. It was always funny to hear stories of how mommy was so excited, when he came to meet her parents and ask for her hand in marriage that same year. Indeed love was in the air as they were joined in marriage in that same year on December 24th, 1961.

She joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Jamaica (Queens), New York in 1977. She was a phenomenal Sunday School teacher, Deaconess, a dedicated soup kitchen worker in the church, a member of numerous choirs such as the Evangelistic Choir, the Mass Choir and the Jackson Chorus. The Jackson Chorus was a legendary choir at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, that represents, down home southern style quartet, acapella gospel singing that was soul stirring and meant so much to her. She also became one of the mother’s of the church at the Mount Zion Baptist Church and she graciously served in these roles and other important roles in the church until the very end of her life.

Did anyone say bowling? She was one of the best bowlers New York ever saw. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Classics Bowling Team. She was a top scorer and a lot of times she would bowl better than her son Anthony! She was a great seamstress with her own sewing machine. She was handy at fixing things in the home much like her own mother. She was a great cook and one of the best drivers in New York! While she spent many years in New York, her heart was always in South Carolina and she truly loved her home church, Bland Baptist Church.

She left an amazing strong legacy that will not be forgetten. She was a selfless person who worked very hard for many years as housekeeper. She always put everyone else before her own needs. It is this type of inspiration that will carry us through these difficult times.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, John B. Staley. Through this union, God blessed the couple with eight beautiful children. Four children preceeded her in death, Barry F. Staley, Betty Isaac, Bennie Isaac and Bobbie Isaac. She was also preceeded in death by her only brother, Dea. John H. Butler.

She leaves a lasting legacy that is embedded in her loving family: two sons, Trustee Anthony Eric Staley of Johnston, South Carolina, and Curtis Isaac of Hopkins, South Carolina; two daugthers Dr. Carol Lanita (Dea. John) Abney of Saluda, South Carolina and Laverne Denise Staley of South Ozone Park, New York, five amazing granddaughters who she helped enter into this world and cared for them, Daeshnae K. Staley of Aiken, SC, Syreen N. Sharper, Ava G. Abney, Addison G. Abney and Alexia G. Abney all of Saluda, SC, a special brother in-law and a devoted sister, Dea.Wendell and Lanie Miles of Aiken, South Carolina; a special sister-in-law, Patricia Thompson of Lexington, SC, a special friend Walter Mae Abney of Saluda, SC (mother-in-love to Carol) and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, church family and friends that will miss her.

Ms. Thomasina (Tom) Adams

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.

Mr. James Dozier

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.

Mr. Remedee Jennings-Leaphart

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.