Theora Lott Gray

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Theora Lott Gray will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023; 2:00 pm at the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church 943 McCreight St. Johnston, SC 29832 with the Reverend Casey L. Duncan Sr., Pastor and the Reverend John Gibson, Eulogist.

Mrs.Theora Lott Gray, a native of Edgefield County, SC was born on September 15, 1944, the daughter of the late Claude Lott, Sr and Leora Blocker Lott. She boarded the Heavenly train bound for her Heavenly Home, June 23, 2023 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, SC following a trying illness.

She received her education in the public schools of Edgefield County.

She worked over thirty years Nurses Aide and as a Home Health Aide with Shans Point Nursing Facilities in New York. She was an invaluable worker and trusted work friend.

Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Lott, Sr. and Theora Blocker Lott, siblings, Claude Lott, Jr. and Johnnie Mae Morris and other treasured family and friends.

Ms. Theora leaves to miss, love honor and cherish her memory, four sons, Robert James , Johnston, SC Ave ry James, Sr, Long Island, NY, Ira Dell James, Johnston, SC and Sherman James, Jr. (Cynthia), Long Island, NY; three sisters, Nora Bell Moore, Ridge Spring, SC, Betty Seal, Long Island, NY and Annie Dinkins, Johnston, SC; eleven grandchildren, Natasha Renee James, Danisha Nicole James, Mone’t Robin James, Avery James, Jr, Shaniqua Taylor(Demetrius), Jamar James, Cherrelle James, Sherman James, Jr. , Ira James, Jr., Quiana Berry and Irys Berry; twenty-greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Jerol W. Mitchell

Funeral Services for Mr. Jerol W. Mitchell was held 2:00 PM Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Republican Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten, Pastorand the Bishop Billy Smith, Eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Jerol Willoloph Mitchell departed this earthly life Thursday, June1, 2023, in Graniteville, SC.

Jerol was the son of the late Rudolph Washington, Sr. and Seleaner Mitchell Washington. He was born on August 9, 1968. Jerol was born in Saluda County, SC , He was educated in the Edgefield County School System. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School .

She was employed at Hubbell Power Systems for over 17 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings, (Teresa M. Holloway, Darlene M Upson

and Rudolph Washington, Jr.

He leaves to love honor and cherish his memories, a fiancé, Marilyn Patrick, Aiken, SC; a son, Gerald

Mitchell, Aiken, SC; three brothers, Marion Earl Mitchell (Alma), Aiken, SC, Willie Washington,

Johnston, SC and Tyrone Mitchell, Charlotte, NC a Aunt Clara Key, Philadelphia, PA and a host of nieces

nephews other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Elizabeth Pixley Lee "Ms. Dollie"

We have come together to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of a true mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and dear friend.

Elizabeth Pixley Lee, AKA “Dollie,” 100 years old, of Johnston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2023 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law following a brief illness.

Elizabeth Pixley Lee was born to Willie Douglas Pixley and Alberta Kemp Pixley on August 3, 1922. She was the seventh of fifteen children. “Dollie” was the last of their surviving children.

“Dollie” joined the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at a early age. She was educated in the schools of Edgefield County.

“Dollie” was a wonderful homemaker and was loved by so many near and far. She has been an extended mother and grandmother to so many. Everyone was always welcomed to what she called “her house” on Johnson Street. She was known by many in town as “Grandma Dollie”.

“Dollie” was united in holy matrimony to James Roy (Jake) Lee on January 12, 1943 and remained married until his untimely death on November 16, 1978.

“Dollie” was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Alberta Kemp, her children, Mary L. Still, James Arthur Lee and Wayne Lee; also her siblings, Richard, John Henry, George, Grady, Cornelia, Carl Jackson, Robert, Estella Louise, Joseph, Clevie, Betty Jane, Alphonzo and Johnny Lee.

“Dollie” leaves behind to love honor and cherish her loving memories, daughters, Debra Dorsey(Velton), Johnston, SC and Annette Nicholson, Saluda, SC; and a son, Willie Lee (Ophelia), Johnston, SC and her fur baby “Poochie.” Grandchildren, Pamela Lee-Williams (Danny), Jeffery Lee (Gina), Monica Blacks (Clint), Bonita Butler(Anthony), Kendrick Lee, Tiawona Dorsey, Antonio Lee(Gaysha), Dwayne Lee, Velton Dorsey (Shauna), Sabree Still, her bonus grandson, Cortez Bush (Patricia); eighteen great grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild, Raylin; a sister-in-law, Rosa Lee, Avon Park, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews , other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, 5/31/2023 at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Burt, Pastor. Viewing will be from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday, 5/30/2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Mr. Willie DeWayne Dublin

Graveside Services for Mr. Willie Dewayne Dublin, son of the late Willie Dale Simpkins and Etta Dublin, will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where the Rev. David Colvin is Pastor. The Rev. Dequan Smith will officiate. Viewing will be 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Mr. Willie DeWayne Dublin was born August 5, 1984, in Edgefield County, SC. He was the son of the late Willie Dale Simpkins and Etta Dublin. He departed this earthly life on May 19, 2023, at Edgefield County Healthcare.

He was educated in the Edgefield County School District. He attended Strom Thurmond High School.

Following high school, he worked briefly at several jobs. Landscaping proved to be one of his enduring forms of employment.

Those who will cherish his memories are: his mother, Etta Dublin, Johnston, SC; siblings, Rebecca Dublin, Johnston, SC and Kristin Simpkins, Edgefield, SC; aunts and uncles, Steven Simpkins, George Simpkins, and Katie Williams (Michael) all of Edgefeld, SC, Sheila Talbert (Johnny), McCormick, SC, and Delcina Simpkins, North Augusta, SC, Mary Ella Jones(Willie), Johnston, SC, Patricia Smith, Trenton, SC, Freddie Dublin, Ward, SC, Leonard Dublin, Edgefield, SC, Willie Dublin (Daisy), Johnston,SC, Clarence Weaver (Angela), Tina Weaver, Patricia Dublin, Willie Mae Weaver and Marion Weaver all of Johnston, SC; sixteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

April Stokes

Ms. April Stokes departed this earthly life Friday, March 18, 2023, at her residence in Edgefield, SC.

April was the daughter of James Stokes & and the late Ora Mae Coleman. She was born on July 6, 1987.

April was born in New York City, and moved to South Carolina at an early age. She was educated in the Edgefield County School System. She achieved her GED with much pride.

She was baptized as a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was employed at Subway Restaurant as a Customer Service Employee.

She was preceded in death by her mother, a brother, Derrick Coleman, her father, James Stokes, and his treasured grandmother Bertha Coleman and other relatives.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her four children whom she deeply loved, Bianca Smith, North Augusta, SC; Ny’Tavious Smith, Gregory Moore, Jr, and Zachary Stokes, all of Edgefield, SC; three brothers, Charles Coleman, Lexington, SC, Brian Lowe, Tampa FL and Jeff McIntosh (Cheryl), Kissimmee FL; three sisters, Charlene Coleman, New Ellenton, SC, and Derricka Coleman Booker, (Charles), Lexington, SC, Corrin Lowe, Tampa, FL, a step- father, John L Gilchrist(Addie Stokes), a treasured friend, Rufus Merriweather, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ricky Lee Hill

Ricky Hill was born July 27, 1974, in North Augusta, SC, Edgefield County. He was the son of Gladys Leola Hill and the late Luther Hill, Jr. He departed this earthly life on April 11, 2023, at Aiken Regional Hospital’s ER at Sweetwater.

He was educated in the Edgefield County School District. He attended Strom Thurmond High School.

He enjoyed fishing and going to the track and playing basketball with friends.

Ricky Lee Hill is preceded in death by his father Luther Hill, Jr and a brother Jack Hill.

Those who will cherish his memories are, his mother, Gladys Leola Hill, North Augusta, SC, sisters, Annie Corley, North Augusta, SC, Sarah Lawver (Steven), Augusta, GA, brothers, Bennie Ray Hill, Middletown, OH, Bobby Lee Hill (Rhonda), Pernanza Hill, David McKie (Minnie), Tommy Key, all of North Augusta, SC, Curtis R. Hill (Shanesa), TX, Eugene Hill (Chenetta), Maryland ,a special cousin he called (Piggy) Nora Jean Morton, aunts, Mae Hill, Betty Williams(Curtis), and Corrie Hill all of Johnston, SC And Frances Hill , Pennsylvania, uncles, Bobby Brown and Albert Hill, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.

Edward Chandler

Mr. Edward Chandler, also known as “Hard Times”, “Eddie C”, “Kool Chandler”, departed this life Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center.

Chandler was the son of Roxanne Corley & the late Eddie Chandler but was raised by Henry Corley. He was born on June 10, 1954.

Edward was born in New York City and moved to South Carolina at an early age. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School in 1973.

He was employed at Fiber Glass in Aiken, SC. He also worked at the town of Johnston Sanitation Department. He retired from Valley Protein in Ward, SC as a truck driver. He continued to be self-employed as a mechanic until his health failed.

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Roxanne Corley, step-father, Henry Corley, father, Eddie “Trigger” Chandler, and a grandson, Stacy Johnson, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a wife, Mary Chandler, of the home; children, Adrena Chandler, Aiken, SC, Terrell Chandler, Johnston, SC, Stacy Johnson, Augusta, GA; ten grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evelyn Bethe, Jamaica, NY and Jackie Corley, Jamaica, NY; a devoted cousin known as a sister, Doris Gordon, Delaware, sisters-in-law, Pam Butler(Leon), Johnston, SC, and Rosa Glover(Tommy), Trenton, SC, Sabrina Johnson, North Augusta, SC, 5 brother in-laws, Raymond Johnson(Brenda), Larry Johnson(Anne), both from Johnston, SC, Robert Johnson(Betty), Laurens, SC, Ricky Johnson(Sandra), Aiken, SC, a devoted and loving cousin, Doris Gordon, a god-son, Dwayne Campbell of Aiken, SC, and a very devoted niece, Santana Butler, his nurse, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Edward enjoyed spending his time outdoors. Some of his hobbies were fishing and hunting. He also really enjoyed basketball and mentoring kids.

Edward had great love for his family, including his parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and close relatives. He lived a fruitful life , and was cherished by many. He will truly be missed.

Angel Monique Miles

Johnston, SC- Angel Monique Miles was born December 18, 1982 the eldest daughter of Carl Miles and Gennie Glover Miles. She departed this earthly life bound for her Heavenly home on January 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at her parents home.

She was educated in the schools of Edgefield County and was a 2001 graduate of Strom Thurmond High. Following High school, she continued her education and received her Associates of Arts degree at Piedmont Technical College

At an early age Simmon Ridge was her church home. She continued her spiritual journey where she joined the Joshua Gener8tion House of Faith, Inc. There she served on the Usher Ministry and the Praise Ministry. Angel was blessed with an anointed voice. She was blessed to use her angelic voice to sing songs at many weddings and other events. She will forever be remembered for her amazing smile and infectious laughter. Those gifts as well as her spirit of encouragement blessed all around her. All of these gifts she used to serve her Lord and Savior.

She was employed by the Voters Registration Office in Edgefield County and also worked for the Town of Johnston for a number of years. Her last position was as a Registration Clerk at the Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, SC until her health began to fail.

Angel leaves to love honor and cherish her precious memories: her parents, Carl & Gennie Glover Miles, of the home, three sisters, Carlenna and Shaquana Miles both of Aiken, SC; Candace Sandersof Piedmont SC; a nephew, Jeremiah Lee, Aiken, SC; a niece, Malayiah Babb, Piedmont, SC; a great aunt, Fannie Taylorof Edgefield, SC and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and amazing friends.

Funeral Services for Ms. Angel Monique Miles will be held 11:00am Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Joshua Gener8tion House of Faith, Inc., 196 H.E. Holmes Road, Trenton, SC 29847 with the Apostle Augustus Washington, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the Simmon Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, 286 Center Spring Road, Edgefield, SC 29824. Viewing will be held 11am-6 pm Wednesday, at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Justin Ferrio Gartrell

Funeral Services for Mr. Justin Ferrio Gartrell will be held 1:00pm Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Reedy Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. K. Tron Padgett, Pastor and the Rev. Dr. Jasper Lloyd, Eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am- 6:00pm Friday at Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Justin Gartrell, 31, was born on June 16, 1991, in Edgefield, South Carolina, to Robert Gartrell, Sr., and Nora Jean Brown Moton.

At an early age, Justin joined Reedy Branch Baptist Church.

Justin was a special child. He may have had some health issues but the light of his life showed you how he was a fun and joyous man-child.

He was educated at Douglas and graduated in 2012 at Strom Thurmond High. He had his own personality. He loved to eat, make noise and play with anything that made noise.

One of his favorite things to do was ride . He enjoyed spending time with his family, going out and going to church. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lizzie Mae Brown, a grandfather, Robert Mickens, aunt, Mildred Brown, uncle, Jimmie Brown, uncle, Rufus Brown, uncle, Willie James Allen, Jr and a co-parent, Yolanda Gartrell.

Those left to love and cherish his memories, his parents, Nora Brown Moton, Johnston, SC and Robert Lee Gartrell, Aiken, SC; brothers, Anthony G. Corley, Johnston, SC and Robert L. Gartrell. Jr, Edgefield, SC; sisters, Ruby Gartrell, Eureka, SC Lashonda Gartrell and Angela Gartrell, both of Edgefield, SC; grandparents, Willie Allen (Eva) Johnston, SC, Ruby C. Gartrell, Atlanta, GA and grandparents in Christ, Rev. Dr. Jasper Lloyd (Leila), Edgefield, SC; aunts, Helen Mason, Betty Williams (Curt) and Lisa Mason, all of Johnston, SC, Gladys Hill and Brenda Jones(Terry) both of North Augusta, SC, Johnnie Mae Kimbrough, Ward, SC Anna Mazytk (Elder Victor), Annie Ruth Johnson(David) and Peggy Mickens all of Aiken, SC, Angie Johnson(Leo) and Tabitha Jacobs (Grice), Columbia, SC; uncles, Willie James Brown (Maconya), Johnston, SC, Jermaine Allen, Willie Gartrell(Sheila) , Joe Gartrell, Matthew Gartrell all of Aiken, SC, Bobby Brown, Ward, SC, James Gartrell, David Gartrell (Sandra), and Terry Gartrell (Keisha) all of Atlanta, GA, Larry Gartrell (Valerie), Bettis Academy, and Jake Bush, North Augusta, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Willie "Bubba" Jones Jr.

Funeral Services for Mr. Willie Jones, Jr. “Bubba” will be held 2:00pm THursday , December 15, 2022 at the Simmon Ridge Baptist Church . THe Reverend Winston G. Oliphant will officiate and the Reverend Lonnie Jones as the Eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Willie Jones, Jr., was born on July 8, 1960, the son of the late Dora Bell Howard Jones and Willie J. Jones, Sr. He departed this earthly life bound for his heavenly home on December 9, 2022, at his home in Johnston, SC.

Willie was a 1978 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. After graduation, he then enlisted in the United States Army where he served until he was medically discharged. He was baptized at the Simmon Ridge Baptist Church at an early age.

Willie was employed at Ground Force Landscaping, LLC until his health declined recently. He made a big impact on the people he encountered. He loved his family very much and brought joy to all he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janet D. Jones. Willie will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Those left to love honor and cherish his memories include:a son, Jeffery Jones, Johnston, SC; three daughters, Stephanie Dobbs(Jeffery Mathis), Keisha Jones and Tekeya Williams, all of Johnston, SC; five grandsons, Deon Mathis, Deshaun Miles, K’Mari Jones, Jayden Jones, and Justin Jones; two granddaughters, Nydiah Mathis and MiHailey Miles; two greatgrandsons, Collin Mathis and Cayden Mathis; a brother, Lonnie Jones(Amelia); a sister, Evelyn Davis (Theodore); an aunt, Christine Jones, a special niece, Latoya Jones and a host of family and friends.