Betty Jean Felder

Graveside services for Mrs. Betty Jean Dobbs Felder, daughter of the late Ben Dobbs and the late Edith Cherry Dobbs was held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church where the Rev. Winston Oliphant is the Pastor. Rev. Lonnie Jones , officiated. The Eulogist was Minister Cynthia Howard.

Betty Jean Felder, also Known as “Ruthell” entered into eternal rest at her residence on February 28, 2022 following a brief illness. She was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. She was baptized at the Lotts Grove Baptist Church at an early age. She was a housekeeper for most of her life with her last years as a homemaker providing for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband (James Felder, Jr.), her parents; two daughters, Macy Howard, Betty Ann Tompkins, two sons, Nathaniel Howard, Jr. and Anthony Felder; a granddaughter, Belanda Tompkins, two great-grandsons, Ty’Reius Wakefield and Edward McKenzie, Jr. Four brothers, James Walter, Willie and Bennie Joe Dobbs; and three sisters, Nancy Dobbs Oliphant, Edith Dobbs, and Tawanda Axen.

Those left to love honor and cherish her memory; four daughters, Sally Ann “Brenda” Howard, Lisa Howard both of Johnston, SC; Shirley Felder McKnight, Winter Haven FL, and Christine Felder, Ft. Peirce, FL; four sons, Jimmy Felder, Ft. Peirce, FL, Freddie Lee Howard, Johnston, SC, Donald (Lois Marshall) Howard, Ward, SC, and Robert Howard, Anderson, SC; two sisters, Susie Dobbs (Johnny) Herrin, Aiken, SC and Grace Dobbs Nicholson, Trenton, SC; four sisters-in-law, Bessie O. Dobbs, Johnston, SC, Annette Dobbs, Pelion, SC, Margaret Felder and Ruth Lee Felder both of Winter Haven , FL; two aunts, Nancy D. Miles, Johnston, SC and Ruth D Freeman, Virginia; a uncle, John Dobbs, Jr. Rockaway NY; forty-four grandchildren, Sixty-two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces , nephews, other relatives and friends.

Annette M. Bynem

Annette M. Bynem

Annette M Bynem, 81, daughter of the late Isiah and Thelma Myers, was born August 13, 1940, in South Carolina. On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, God reached out His loving hand and called her precious name to come home to be with Him.

She was proceeded in death by her son Charles Bynem, daughters Sheryl Ann Bynem, Deirdra Bynem, and brother Walter Myers.

Annette was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina. She graduated from Twin City High School in 1959.  In her adult life, she worked as a machine operator at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Aiken, South Carolina for over thirty years until retirement.

She was a member of Saint Matthews CME Church where she served on the usher board for many years and taught Sunday school. She also attended Saint Mark Missionary regularly up until her health began to decline.

Those left to cherish her precious memories and celebrate her life include: her daughters: Latosha Mitchell (Kelvin) of Lexington, Deborah Smith of Batesburg, son, Leon (Linda) Bynem of North Carolina; grandsons: Stephen Bynem, Nickolas Foens, Aundreas Bynem-Scott, Daijohn Scott, Ahmaad Bynem-Scott, and Fayden Foens; granddaughters: Deanna Bynem, Sydnei Foens, and Zion Mitchell; a great-granddaughter, Aubree Scott; two sisters: Jeanette Hill and Janie Jennings; one sister-in-law, Mary E. Myers, all of Batesburg-Leesville; a close cousin, Shirley McRay of Maryland; a dear friend, Mary Gray of Newberry, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services held on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 1:00 pm, at St. Matthews CME Church, Leesville, SC, with Rev. Dr. Amos O. Harling, Jr. Officiating.

Betty Jean Oliphant

Betty Jean Oliphant

Betty Jean Oliphant was born May 7, 1948, She was the daughter of the late Joe Lanham and Tempiu Simpkins.

She departed this earthly life bound for her Heavenly Home on February 16, 2022 at Aiken Regional Hospital in Aiken, SC.

Betty Jean, as she was affectionately known, was educated in the schools of Edgefield County.

She was united in holy matrimony to William Gilliam.

She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Edgefield, South Carolina. She worked for many years as a cook at the Edgefield County Hospital.

Betty Jean loved her family and friends, and they will miss her dearly.

She leaves to love, honor and cherish her memory her children: Ricky Benjamin Miles of Edgefield, SC, Ernest Simpkins, Columbia, SC, Angie Regina Oliphant of North Augusta, SC, Robert Oliphant of Edgefield, SC, five grandchildren, Antjuan, Brianna, Biancia, and Antonio, great-grandchildren, Tyianna Miles, Jeremiah Forest, Mekhi Davis, Aubree Miles, and Antjuan Jr., a special friend, Curtis Hartley, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00 am at Amos & Sons Funeral Home of Johnston, SC.

Annie Ruth Small Bowers

Batesburg-Leesville

Mrs. Annie Ruth Small Bowers, born on March 29, 1942 to the late Lindy Small and Oscar Johnson, departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home in Monetta, South Carolina.

Annie Ruth was affectionately known as “Big Ma” to many of her family and friends. She attended Aiken County public schools and worked at Amick Farms for several years until her health began to fail. She was a homemaker until her death.

She was a member of Monetta Baptist Church. Annie Ruth accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and loved to talk about the Lord. She also loved listening to her gospel music.

Annie Ruth leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving children – Diane Fuller, Janis Small and Clarence Small all of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, William David Small of Gilbert, South Carolina, James Willie Bowers and Annette Bowers, both of Monetta, South Carolina; her loving sisters and brothers – Lula Mae (Ollice) Conner, Mary Jane Cyrus, Herbert Small, William Small, Patricia Small, Robert Small, Charles Small, Brenda Small and Calvin Small, all of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; two special caregivers who held a special place in her heart – Cryshenda “Pudding Pie” Caudle and Willie “Lee Lee” Burton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends who will miss her deeply.

Albert Smith Sr.

Batesburg-Leesville

Mr. Albert Smith, Sr., son of the late Henry Smith, Sr. and Lula Mae Padgett Smith, was born July 7, 1939 in Saluda County, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Pruitt Health.

Albert attended Twin City High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was employed by T.A. Fore Company. 

He was married to the late Leila Mae Rabb Smith.  To this union, five children were born.

 Albert was preceded in death by seven sisters, Carrie Lou Smith Wise, Henrietta Smith Buckett, Mary Lee Smith Kearse, Minnie Bell Smith Robinson, Ella Rae Smith Leaphart, Venrietta Smith Jackson and Patricia Smith McKnight; two brothers, James Smith and Henry Smith, Jr.; and one grandson, Rashad Rabb.

Those left to cherish his precious memories and celebrate his home-going are:  three sons – Reverend Robert (Gloria) Rabb of Lynchburg, South Carolina and Albert (Lora) Smith, Jr. of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Robert (Edwina) Gantt; three daughters – Reverend Debbie Rabb and Lynette Smith, both of Lexington, South Carolina and Sharon Smith (Willie) Brunson of Gilbert, South Carolina; one brother-in-law – Edward McKnight; one sister-in-law – Martha Smith; a special cousin – Johnny Jackson; someone he loved like a daughter – Gail Keisler; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Shirleen Tolen Adams

Shirleen Tolen Adams

Shirleen Tolen Adams departed this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.

She was born in Saluda County, South Carolina to the late Ed and Sallie Tolen. She attended Twin City High School in Lexington County School District 3 in Batesburg-Leesvlle, South Carolina. She worked for Gills Carting and Tyson Sewing Company for many years.

Shirleen was preceded in death by her father, Ed Tolen, mother, Sallie Gant Holmes and step-father Ross Holmes; brothers, Thomas Tolen and Edward Tolen; sisters, Joyce Norris, Perrin Tolen and Bobby Gray; husband, William Adams, and a very special companion of 19 years, Rory Byrd.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: three daughters, Shirley Tolen, Boston, Massachusetts, Michelle Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Stacey Jones, Lexington, South Carolina; one son, Terry Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania; one adopted son, Vernon Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania; three adopted daughters, Kendra Tolen, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Shaquayla Coles and Shaquana Coles, both of Columbia, South Carolina; one adopted great-grandson, Sincere Coles of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; one sister, Sallie Ann Adams, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two brothers, Carl Tolen and Johnnie Tolen, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was deeply loved, and will be missed by her loved ones and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and sorrowing friends.

Mildred Morgan Springs

Johnston, SC

Mildred Morgan Springs was born October 20, 1929 in Edgefield County, South Carolina to the late Waldo and Sophie Morgan.  She was the 11th of the twelve children born to this union and she loved her siblings dearly. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Mildred was educated in Edgefield County until the 6th grade.  The balance of her education came from a full, well-lived life. She amassed a wealth of knowledge that she so willingly shared with others whether you wanted it or not.

Mildred was baptized and raised to love and fear God in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  She later joined the Seventh-day Adventist faith and served in many capacities at the Johnston Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her ministry extended far beyond the walls of any church doing what she could where she could.

Mildred was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late James Leonard Springs on November 22, 1944.  They made their home in Johnston, South Carolina.  To this union, six children were born: Ella Mae, Lenny, Melvin, Brenda, Marvene and Mildred Elaine.

Mildred enjoyed LIFE!  She reveled in cooking, gardening, socializing in person and on the phone.  She served as the President of the Helping Hands Club for several years.  She also was a faithful member and officer of the Star Bright Christmas Saving Club. Mildred served in many capacities in the 70+ years of membership at Johnston Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Wherever she could be found, she would be found strutting with authority.

She leaves to cherish her memory a host of family and friends.

Children: Ella Mae Springs Jones, Lexington, South Carolina; Lenny F. Springs, Charlotte, North Carolina; Melvin (Mattie) Springs, Trenton, South Carolina; Marvene S. Carey, North Augusta, South Carolina; Mildred Elaine Springs-McCottry, Columbia, South Carolina.

Grandchildren: Valjean (Raven) Favor, Lenny L. (Katrena) Springs, Byron (Ericka) Springs-McCottry, Melva  Springs, Kyshia L. Carey, Mel Springs, Bertron Harris (Jessica) Beard II, Mari Springs, Joi (O’Neil) Gilliam, John Leonard Carey, and Elyse Bailey.

Great-grandchildren: Deshona Hawes, Princess Springs, Matthew Coverson-Springs, Myles Coverson-Springs, Bertron Harris Beard III, Erin Springs-McCottry, Kyle Leonard Springs-McCottry, Braylon Springs, Morgan Coverson-Springs, Jaden Beard, Katelyn Taylor, Lawson Springs, Synclaire Gilliam, Koleman LJ Springs and Sullivan Gilliam.

Great-great-grandchildren: Tamari King, Jurnee Hawes and Saige Reynolds.

Sister: Rose (James) Bethea, Richmond, Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located at 1339 Columbia Road, Johnston, SC 29832.  Masks are requested.

Mildred Springs Graveside Service
Time: Jul 30, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Ronny Mae Boyd Hill

Johnston, SC

Ronny Mae Boyd Hill

Ronny Mae Boyd Hill was born December 23, 1958, in Ridge Spring- Monetta, SC.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Boyd and Fannie Washington. She departed this earthly life on June 25, 2021, in Sparta, Georgia.

Ronny was educated in the Aiken County Schools.

She was a farm worker in the nursery.

She will be truly missed by her beloved family.

Those who will cherish her memories are , her husband, Bobby Lee Hill, North Augusta, SC,  daughters, April Foulks, Germany and Fantasia Holloway, Barnwell, SC,  sons, Travis Boyd, Dillon, SC,  Timothy Boyd, Augusta, GA,  and DeWayne Boyd, Allendale, SC,  brother, Joe Boyd, Saluda, SC, sister, Betty Ann (Connell) Smith, Ridge Spring, SC, 8 grandchildren, mother-in-law, Gladys Hill, North Augusta, SC, 2 aunts, Elizabeth Edwards, Johnston, SC, and Willie Mae Jackson, Batesburg, SC,  sisters-in-law, Annie Corley, North Augusta, SC, and Sarah (Steven) Lawver, Augusta, GA, brothers-in-law, Bennie Ray Hill, Middletown, OH, Pernanza Hill and Ricky Hill, North Augusta, SC, Curtis Hill, Texas, Eugene (Chenetta) Hill, Maryland, David (Minnie) Mckie and Tommy Key, both of North Augusta, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.

Johnny Anthony Bryant

Johnston, SC

Johnny Anthony (Tony) Bryant of Johnston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born May 15, 1965, to the late Johnny Luther Bryant and Hattie Merriweather Bryant. .

He was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School.

He was employed with Stone Manufacturing and Amick Farms.

Tony was a very enjoyable person to family and friends.

Those who will forever cherish his memories include his wife, Catherine Bryant, daughters, Brittany Bryant, McCormick, SC, and Lexus Young, Ridge Spring, SC, son, Derrell Jackson, McCormick, SC, brothers,  Luther (Lena) Bryant, Johnston, SC, Nate Bryant, Edgefield, SC., sisters, Hattie Marie Williams, Johnston, SC, Ora Delane Bryant, Johnston, SC, Yvonne (Charles) B. Nicholson, Johnston, SC, Johnnie Mae Dobbs, Trenton, SC, Albert (Pinkie) Bryant, Jr. and Freddie Merriweather, both of Johnston, SC and George Merriweather, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 3 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sara Marshall

Johnston, SC

Sara Marshall was born August 9, 1962, in Edgefield County, SC. She was the daughter of James B. Marshall and Elizabeth Edwards. She entered the sunset of her life on June 23, 2021.

She was employed with the Plastic Product of the South as a Machine Operator.

Sara was such a sweet woman who was well known in the community. She would do what was needed for all and especially her family. She loved to cook and was good at it.

She was preceded in death by her son, Eric Marshall.

Those who will cherish her memories are: daughters, Jessica Murph and Teresa Marshall, son, Jonathan Marshall, brothers, Johnny Marshall, Henry Marshall and James Marshall, sisters, Mary Ann Morton, Lois Marshall and Lou Ann Marshall, grandchildren, A’Mir Marshall, Dennis Murph, Jaeden Murph and Deiuyonne Marshall, Montrell Marshall, Antwawon Marshall, Taniya Minick, Connellus Marshall, Austin Marshall and Detron Marshall, and a host of other relatives and friends.