Mr. Nicolus Brown

Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Mr. Nicolus “Nick” Maurice Brown, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was born May 3, 1977 to Patricia Tolen Brown and Manuel L. Brown.

He resided in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was educated in the Lexington County School system in Batesburg-Leesville. He was a past employee of Lizard’s Thicket in Lexington, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined Wesley Chapel CME Church of Batesburg-Leesville.

Nick leaves behind to cherish his memories: his parents – Patricia Tolen Brown of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Manuel L. Brown of Wagener, South Carolina; children Malik, Mariah and Messiah Brown, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; siblings – Shrwan Nicole Brown and Stephanie Rowe, both of Lexington, South Carolina, Zachary (Sarah) Brown and Olivia Brown, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; nieces – Shadaijah Haltiwanger of Lexington, South Carolina and Payton Fuller of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; nephews – Shaheem Haltiwanger and Tavarus Rowe, both of Lexington, South Carolina; great-nephew and niece – Gregory and Gabrielle Boyd of Lexington, South Carolina; a host of aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many sorrowing friends, special friendships include Debra and Stephanie Risinger, Melvin Williams, Ollie Smith, and Ja’Ree Brown.

Mr Michael Robinson

Mr. Michael Robinson

April 7, 2021 Batesburg

Mr. Michael B. Robinson was called home on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He was born to the late Everlean Robinson but was raised by his grandparents, the late Arthur and Lessie Williams.

Michael was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Robinson. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: two sisters – Fannie Mae Denny of the home and Phyllis “Dimp” Carter of Columbia, South Carolina; two aunts – Eartha Ruth Miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloria Williams of Lexington, South Carolina; his treasured best friend – Max Robinson; sister/cousin – Angela Rena Williams of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Wallace Humphrey, Jr.

Wallace Humphrey, Jr.

March 1, 2021 Batesburg

MR. WALLACE HUMPHREY, JR., 69, was born June 28, 1951 in Lexington County, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.

He was the third born son of the late Grace Green Humphrey and Wallace Humphrey, Sr. Wallace was educated in the public schools of Edgefield County, graduating from W.E. Parker High School, Class of 1970.

Wallace was the first black police officer in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was also employed by Amos & Sons Funeral Homes for many years. He was well known in the midlands of South Carolina and beyond.

Wallace was a member of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina where he was a Trustee and a member of the Mass Choir. Wallace was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Ira Lee Humphrey and John D. Humphrey; a sister, Joyce Makonnen; an aunt, Virginia Casteal and a close cousin, Ellis Green.

Those left to celebrate his life and cherish his memories include: a loving wife – Yvonne Watson Humphrey of the home; two daughters – Erica (Nelson) Abney of Gilbert, South Carolina and Adria Humphrey of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two sons – Frederick (Keiona) Julie of Clinton, South Carolina and Dexter (Eve) Julie of Lexington, South Carolina; a granddaughter reared in the home – ShaRece Humphrey of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; four sisters – Gloria Green of Ninety-Six, South Carolina, Juanita Coleman of Columbia, South Carolina, Diane (James) Cancer of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Mae Dean Denny of Augusta, Georgia; one cousin who was like a brother – Ira Green, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina; four sisters-in-law – Annie Caughman of Lexington, South Carolina, Judy (Joe) Lewis of Augusta, Georgia, Shelby (David) Clark and Yvonne S. Watson, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; six brothers-in-law – James W. (Betty) Watson of Salley, South Carolina, James E. Watson of Prosperity, South Carolina, Tommy (Frances) Watson of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Russell Watson and Joe (Phyllis) Watson, both of Lexington, South Carolina and Taskete Makonnen of Laurel, Maryland; special loved ones – Shawanda and Fred Parker; fourteen grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends and associates who will miss his presence in the B-L community.

Josh Martin Jr.

MR. JOSH MARTIN, JR., 70, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda, South Carolina.

Mr. Josh Martin, Jr.

Born in Saluda County, South Carolina on March 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Annell Gortman and the late Josh Martin, Sr. He attended Lexington County schools and was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.

Josh was employed by the Town of Batesburg-Leesville for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Louise Martin; two daughters, Elvina James and Mary Alice Adams; two grandsons, Jonathan Sulton and Jessie James; two brothers, Rosell Martin and Jimmie Marshall; four sisters, Rose Virginia Gantt, Annie Ruth Hill, Ann Wallace and Betty Jean Gunter.

Those left to cherish his memories include: his daughter – Maconya Kinard (Willie Brown) of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one son – LaQuarius Brannon of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one aunt – Fannie Mae Martin; one sister – Rhonda (Jabbar) Simpkins of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one brother – John Arthur Langford of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two grandsons – Marcus Smith and Rashard Lee, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Services handled by Amos & Sons Funeral Home of Batesburg-Leesville

Mrs. Willie Mae Stroman

Mrs. Willie Mae Stroman, daughter of the late Helen Ridgell, was born on January 23, 1947 in Leesville, South Carolina. She departed her earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. She lived to 73 years of age.

Willie Mae graduated from Twin-City High School of Batesburg, South Carolina. She was a member of Calvary A.M.E Church in Batesburg, South Carolina. Willie Mae enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and fishing with her husband.

Willie Mae married John H. Stroman on April 21, 1966 and enjoyed a blissful and loving 54 years of marriage together. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother - Betty Jo (Tommie) Etheredge, Shirley (Charlie) Cook, Martha (Leroy) Caughman, Duretha Black, and Jake Summers.

Willie Mae leaves behind a wealth of memories that will continued to be celebrated and cherished by her family: Her husband – John H. Stroman; two daughters – Darlene (Sylvester) Cancer, Victoria Stroman; two sons – Joe (Andrea) Stroman, Jonathan (Melanie) Stroman. Five grandchildren – Jacori Stroman, Taylor Cancer, Jayla Stroman, Jonah and Noah Stroman. Two brothers-in-law – Randy (Kathy) Scott, L.C. Scott. Three sisters-in-law – Shirley (Ronnie) Mears, Mary Alice Thomas, and Peggy (O’Neal) Simmons and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and many sorrowing friends.

Homegoing services held on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Mr. Daniel Nathaniel Robinson

Mr. Daniel Nathaniel Robinson was born on June 17, 1986 in Queens, New York. He was the son of Mr. George Junior Robinson and the late Donna Jean Corley. He departed this life October 11, 2019.

He was educated in the schools of Edgefield County, SC. 

At an early age, he joined the Bacon Chapel Holiness Church in Johnston, SC.

He enjoyed rapping, smiling, dancing, family, drawing, women, children, telling old stories, and he was a comedian.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Jean Corley.    

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Abriana Robinson, Zendaya Robinson, Peyton Robinson, and Kaliyah Robinson, all of Johnston, SC; step-son, Javonta Hall, Johnston, SC, Skyler Stanley, Aiken, SC; his father, George Junior Robinson; siblings, Ashley Robinson and Natasha Quattlebaum, Saluda, SC, Santana Philpot, Leesville, SC, Blake Clark, Aiken, SC;  grandmothers, Sallie Mae Nicholson, Ridge Spring, SC, Elizabeth McCllean, Ward, SC, and Rahiem Taylor, four nieces, six nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr Willie (Bill) Lee Burt

Willie (Bill) Burt

June 16, 1957 ~ December 5, 2019

Mr. Willie (Bill) Lee Burt, son of the late Frank Burt, Sr. and Mattie Padgett Burt, was born in Greenwood, SC on June 16, 1957. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA.

He received his education in the public schools of Edgefield County, SC and graduated from Strom Thurmond High School.

At an early age, he became a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church in Edgefield, SC.

He was employed by the International Paper Board in Johnston until his health declined. 

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by his parents., two brothers, Frank Burt, Sr. and Albert Burt; and six grandchildren, Milliken C. Watson, Jr, Stacy M. Johnson, Donovan C. Watson, Braylon C. Watson, Baby Williams and Baby Watson.

Bill will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He leaves to love and cherish his memories; three sons, Milliken C. (TiaWana) Watson, Sr, Edgefield, SC, Stacy Johnson, Sr. (Elizabeth Henderson), Augusta, GA , and Michael D. Watson, McCormick SC; a daughter, Audrey Kinard, Augusta, GA; two sisters, Katherine B. (Ronnie) Hammonds, Johnston, SC and Sarah B. Baldwin, Durham, NC; two brothers, George W (Jennie  R.) Burt and James Burt both of Johnston, SC; a aunt, Katherine (Charlie) Nicholson, Washington, DC; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and sorrowing friends.

Ms. Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

October 10, 1956 ~ December 16, 2019

Ernestine Williams was born October 10, 1956, the daughter of the late Willie Williams and late Mary Lee Patten Williams. She boarded God’s Glorious Train headed for God’s Heavenly Eternal Garden on December 16, 2019 at her residence. 

She was a graduate of the Edgefield County School System. During her working years she worked as a housekeeper for The Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center of Edgefield. She was a servant of the Lord and a faithful member of Simmon Ridge Baptist Church. Her family remembers her happy spirit. She loved to make them laugh. She was a loving and compassionate woman who enjoyed cooking and working. She was easy-going, nice and she took over as mother of her entire family. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Joanne Williams Herrin. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Tekeya Williams and Shaciarra Williams, both of Johnston, SC; two brothers, Willie (Louise)Williams and Norris (Betty Ann Howard) Williams, both of Johnston, SC; treasured nieces and nephews, Syreeta Herrin, Darryl C. Herrin, Joshua Herrin, Natasha Dukes, Nakeisha Dukes, Jacobe Jefferson (Trenton, SC) and Tiffany Hall, all of Johnston, SC and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Mrs. Ojetta J. Williams

Ojetta Williams

~ December 17, 2019

(Batesburg-Leesville, SC )- Mrs. Ojetta J. Crouder Williams was born 64 years ago in Washington, DC, the third child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Oshea and Hattie A. Lindsay Crouder. On Tuesday December 17, 2019, Mrs. Ojetta peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC.

Mrs. Ojetta was educated in the Lexington District Three public school system; she was employed and retired from the school district after 27 years of service in the classroom, in parenting education and in transportation.

Mrs. Ojetta was baptized at an early age into the body of Christ at Friendship Baptist Church, where she served in multiple auxiliaries and non-profit organizations. In later years, she became a member of the Zion Hopewell Full Gospel Family Worship Center.

Mrs. Ojetta was dedicated to her marriage to John Frank Williams. She was the mother of three children, Reginald, J. Williams, Larjonar M. Williams and John R. Williams.

Those who will cherish her memory: one grandson, James O. Amaker, II, two granddaughters, Audrey Williams and Caitlin Faust; special grandchildren, Makenzie Peterson, Skylar Davis; three siblings, Evangelist Betty B. Hartley, Carolyn C. Williams(Lawrence), Alonzo O. Crouder(Victoria); special nephew and special niece: Joshua O. Crouder and Latasha C. Gantt; godchildren: Christine McDaniel, Jamison Lewis, Simon Moore, Ebony Toland; a brother-in-law, Robert Williams, sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie W. Curry(Thomas); and a host of nieces , nephews, cousins other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Arrangements were handled by Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Batesburg.

Reverend Phillip S. Watson

Reverend Phillip S. Watson

January 22, 1926 - August 27, 2019

Reverend Phillip Watson

(Aiken, SC) - On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, that Great Day arrived.  From the earth Reverend Dr. Phillip Watson transitioned and took the journey to his heavenly home.  Reverend Watson was born on January 22, 1926, in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, to the late Wallace Watson and Louise Peterson Watson.  He graduated from Schofield Normal Industrial High School and attended Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina and Benedict College in Columbia, SC.  He was on the way, seeking after what life had to offer but his passion stayed the same. 

 In 1951, Reverend Watson married the love of his life, the late Thelma Wingfield of Augusta, Georgia.  Together they had two sons: Mr. Phillip Wallace (Josie) Watson of Washington, D.C., and Elder Henry Noah (Carrie) Watson of Columbia, SC.  Family was always his first concern. Reverend and Mrs. Watson ensured that the upbringing of the boys was to focus on being well-educated and to know God.   This union also brought about five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He also leaves to cherish five sisters-in-law:  Dorothy Peterson and Virginia Amos both of Johnston, SC; Elsie Wingfield of North Augusta, SC; Zora Watson of Norristown, PA; and Georgene Crawford of Augusta, GA, and one brother-in-law, John Wingfield of Augusta, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a world of friends.

Arrangements handled by Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.