Mr. William "Tony" Anderson

Funeral Services for Mr. William “Tony” Anderson will be held 11:00am Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Casey Duncan Pastor and the Rev. Glenn H. Andrews , Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving family and friends at the residence. Viewing will be 2:00pm- 7:00pm Thursday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

William “Tony” Anderson, was called from this earthly life to his Heavenly reward on Monday, August 25, 2024, at Peidmont Augusta Healthcare Center, in Augusta. He was the son of Woodrow Anderson, Sr. and Sara Ann Andrews Anderson. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Oyster Bay, New York.

“Tony” as he was affectionately known, was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. He was a hardworking man and spent many years working as a welder for Tranter Industries in Edgefield.

Tony met, fell in love and married Omelia Talbert in 1968. Over 56 years, “Tony” shared his life, ups and downs, good and bad, and a lot of life’s milestones with the love of his life, Omelia Talbert. This was a bond that grew stronger as the years continued. This bond produced one son, Darrin Anderson. Tony was truly loved and will be missed dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow Jr., Charles Arthur, and Horace Anderson. Also, two sisters preceded him in death, Pearl Jean Emanuel and Mary Frances.

He leaves to love, honor, and cherish his memories, his beloved wife of 56 years, Omelia T. Anderson, of the home; a son, Darrin Anderson; two sisters, Elizabeth Coates, Philadelphia, PA and Gail Anderson, Aiken, SC, a brother, Nathan Anderson, Sr. (Louise), Phoenix AZ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Anderson, Marie Anderson, Yvonne Anderson, Alpha Carr, Waldorf, MD, Beatrice Plater, Edgefield, Annie Christie, Edgefield, Martha Walker, Edgefield, SC, Janie Ruth Talbert, McCormick, SC, Joanne Talbert, Greensboro NC, and Mildred Goodwin, an aunt, Farie Bell Andrews, Johnston, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Lelar Mae Dunn

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Batesburg-Leesville - Funeral Services for Mrs. Lelar Mae Dunn will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Wesley Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 1501 Double Bridges Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Rev. Dr. Doris Hicks is pastor.

Mrs. Lelar Mae Dunn was born January 14, 1955 to the late Jimmie Lee Adams, Sr. and Janie Mae Adams.  She fell asleep in death on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

She was dedicated to her family and truly loved her grandchildren with all of her heart.  Listening to blues music and being surrounded by her family is what brought out the best in her and a smile to her face.  Mae was truly one of a kind.  Her humor in the smallest things would cause laughter to the point of tears.  Lelar was a member of Wesley Chapel CME Church.

Lelar was supported by her devoted husband Thomas Dunn, Sr. of 50 years.  Together, they bore three sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.  Lelar and Thomas were a force to be reckoned with because of their love for their family, especially the grands.  Strong-willed and devoted to each other is what kept their love alive.

Lelar was preceded in death by two sisters, Elvina James and Mary Alice Adams.

Those left to celebrate her life and cherish her memories include:  a devoted husband, Thomas Dunn, Sr. of the home; three sons, Thomas Dunn, Jr. of Aiken, South Carolina, Darell Dunn (special friend, Engride Coleman), Kevin (Carlether) Dunn and a daughter, Ashley Adams, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Kevin Dunn, Jr., Dmazhane Dunn, Shanise Dunn, Tyneka West, Quention West, Samayah Lott, Shyada Walker and Larry Stroman; fifteen great-grandchildren; nine siblings, Gladys Whetstone of Wagener, South Carolina, Jimmie Lee Adams, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, Sandra (Michael) Thomas, Aron (Cathey) Adams, Evaline Adams and Rosa Parris (special friend, Eugene Dennis), all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Cathy (Michael) Cyrus and Jacqueline Smith, both of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Lee (Geraldine) Adams of Gaston, South Carolina; four sisters-in-law, Emma (Freeman) Bodrick and Doris Dunn of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Debbie Clemons of Mississippi and Sheryl Dunn of Columbia, South Carolina; special niece, Chamika Adams and special nephew, Jamaryon Long; God-daughter Jha’Ziyah Adams of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews to love and cherish her memory.

Charles Nicholson

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Nicholson will be held 1:00pm Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church where the Rev. Winston. G. Oliphant is Pastor/ Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery on Highway 23 (Columbia Road, Johnston, SC).

Viewing will be from 11:00am - 6:00pm Friday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston. The family will receive family and friends at the residence.

Charles Nicholson, age 59, departed this early life on Augusta 20, 2024 at WellStar MCG, Augusta, GA. Charles was born in Johnston, SC on May 25. 1965 to the late Tol (Hamp) Nicholson and the late Annie Mae Marshall Nicholson.

Charles graduated from Strom Thurmond High in 1985. After high school he worked for Graniteville Company for 13 years. He then changed jobs and started working at Trantech Radiator Products for 19 years until he became ill and had to resign.

Charles joined Rosa Spring Baptist Church at an early age. Years later he was ordained as a Deacon.

His parents and brother, Alvin Nicholson, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife; Yvonne Bryant Nicholson of the home, one son; Charles J. Nicholson, of Aiken, SC; two daughters; Natalie Williams, of Trenton, SC and Tori Nicholson of Dallas, TX; four brothers; James Nicholson of Rochester, NY, Jerry Nicholson of Trenton, SC; John Nicholson of Edgefield, SC and Alfred (Beauty) Anthony of Nashville, TN; two sisters; Barbara Weaver, of Columbus, OH; Bessie Nicholson of Lexington, SC; two brother-in-laws, Luther Bryant and Nathaniel Bryant of Johnston; four sisters-in-laws; Janette Nicholson of Edgefield, SC; Sharon Griffin-Nicholson of Lexington, SC; Marie Williams and Delane Bryant both of Johnston, SC; eight grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Ms. Doris Rena Williams

Batesburg-Leesville - Homegoing Services from Ms. Doris Rena Williams will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 258 Line Street, Batesburg, SC 29006.

Ms. Doris Rena Williams, 58, was born on October 31, 1965 in Lexington County, South Carolina to the late Ms. Carrie Williams and Mr. Booker T. Jennings.  Doris departed this earthly life at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

As a child, Doris was a joyful spirit who loved spending time with her beloved mother, who she fondly called “Little Fella”.  She graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 1983.  Doris managed The Pantry’s / Caper House, a convenience store in Lexington for many years. 

Her commitment to helping others led her to further her education in healthcare, where she became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).  Doris worked as Direct Support Personnel (DSP) at Babcock Center, providing more than two decades of dedicated service at Babcock Assisted Living Homes.

Doris was a woman of faith, deeply involved in her community and her church, Mount Zion Baptist Church.  She served as the Financial Secretary, a choir member, and a member of the Floral Club.  Doris had a deep respect and love for Mrs. Lily Bryant, whom she affectionately called “Mama Lily”.

Doris was preceded in death by her sisters Sara Mae Wise, Helen Tolen, Vernell W. Holloway, Jessie Mae Williams, and her brother Larry Charles Williams. 

She leaves behind cherished memories with her brother Jacob (BJ) Williams; her sisters, Earlene (Bobby) Dobbs, Bertha (Alphonso) Quattlebaum, Clara (Charles) Williams Jeffcoat, Mary J.  (Charlie Mack) Williams and Cynthia Cannon; a brother-in-law, Louis Holloway and a sister-in-law, Shenelle Williams, and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr.

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr. were held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Rosa Spring Baptist Church, Rosa Spring Road, Johnston, SC 29832, with the Rev. Winston G. Oliphant, Pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Johnston, SC.

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Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr., was called from this earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Dora Mae Williams and the late Booker T. Williams, Sr., on November 22, 1955, in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Booker T was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. He grew up and was baptized in the Rosa Spring Baptist Church. He was a hard worker who worked for many years for Amick Farms.

Booker T enjoyed being with family and friends. Numerous family and friends spent time laughing and talking sports (Atlanta Falcons) and life on his front porch. His fellowship and wit will forever be missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Booker T. Williams, Sr., and a brother, Willie Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Dora Mae Williams, Johnston, SC; children, Lamont (April) Herrin, Johnston, SC, Keyshea McKinney (Keith), Stratford, CT, Jermaine O. Walker, Greensboro, NC, Takisha (Chad) Gilchrist, Johnston, SC; brothers and sisters, Vivian (Willie J.) Mathis, Doris Ann Padgett, Paulette (Curtis) Burton, Clarence (Doris) Williams, Danny (Pam) Williams, Brenda (Ronni) Mathis, honorary sister, Julia (James) Childs, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr.

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, located at 337 Devils Backbone Road, Leesville, SC 29070. Viewing begins at 10:00 am, and the service begins at 11:00 am. The Reverend Dr. Amos O. Harling, Jr. is Pastor and Officiating Minister.

Batesburg-Leesville, SC - Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr. was born on October 11, 1975 to The Reverend Charles W. Davenport, Sr. and the late Viola C. “Sis” Anderson Davenport.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the MUSC (Providence Hospital), Columbia, South Carolina.

Charles, affectionately known as “Jr.,” was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School.  He attended college at South Carolina State University where he wholeheartedly embraced that “Bulldog Spirit.”  Over the years, Jr. worked in many capacities.  He most recently was a Lowe’s Associate in the Lawn and Garden Department.

Jr. was baptized and joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church where he was active in the Youth Department.

For over sixteen years, Jr. was a dialysis patient.  He never allowed his disability to hold him back.  Jr. would always remind the family that it was time to plan our next “Family Trip.”  Whenever we talked about getting together to do anything, you had to have the games ready.  You had to be ready for junk talk and total seriousness when you sat down to the table to play Uno.  Jr. loved his family and was all about family.  He always reminded the family that “We All We Got.”

Jr. was an avid football fan.  He loved his South Carolina State Bulldogs and he would often attend their games.  Jr. never left home without his sunglasses and a headband.  He also loved sporting his Nike Air Jordans.   Jr. was the baby of his siblings and he made sure that we knew it!

Jr. leaves to cherish his beloved memories:  his father, Rev. Charles W. (Jannette Henry) Davenport, Sr. of Batesburg SC; brother, Gerald Anderson of Barnwell, SC; sisters, Teresa A. Conelly of Gaston, SC and Charlene D. (Robert) High of Orangeburg, SC; nieces and nephews, Shantay Wells, Brice (Kayla) High, Mia C. Conelly, Chalea V. High and Kniyah Anderson; Godparents, Jeptha and Matilda Derrick of Batesburg, SC; aunts, Mary D. Carter of Batesburg, SC, Mattie Holloway of Washington, DC, Hattie (Alonzo) Watts of Bowie, MD, Helen (Levester) Peterson of Greenwood, SC and Ann Anderson of Saluda, SC; uncle, Ted (Melissa) Anderson of Seat Pleasant, MD; many dear friends, loving cousins and other relatives who will miss him dearly.