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.

Anthony LaWayne Merriweather

Anthony LaWayne Merriweather was born April 30, 1967 the son of the late Annie Juanita Merriweather and Johnny Gomillion(Linda). He departed this earthly life bound for his Heavenly home on April 3, 2023.

He was educated in the Edgefield County School System, and Schools of Washington, DC. When he became of age, Anthony decided to search and find his way in life by moving to Washington, DC. He split living in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina for many years.

Anthony loved people. He loved to greet people with the greeting of Hey Shorty.

HE loved music. He once was a set-up man for various go -go bands in the city. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a competitior. His family say he loved basketball but he might not have a great shot, (LoL).

He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Juanita Merriweather, his grandmother, Hattie Gomillion, James Merriweather, Albert Merriweather, Willie Merriweather, John “Flip” Merriweather and Stacy Roach.

He leaves to love honor and cherish his precious memory: a daughter, Jada Houston, Aiken, SC, a granddaughter, Jeremiah Houston; his parents, Johnny Gomillion(Linda), Augusta, GA; siblings, Bawana Merriweather, Maryland, M J Watkins (Carlos), North Carolina, Tyna Merriweather, Aiken, SC, Jermaine Merriweather, North Carolina, Steven Gomillion, California, Anthony McGhee, Augusta, GA, Yolanda Brown (George) Maryland, Specialty Fletcher, District of Columbia, Jerrmy Merriweather, North Carolina, Johnny Gomillion, Jr, Augusta, GA and Anthony Broadwater, North Augusta, SC; uncles and aunts, William Merriweather, Jr. (Patsy), Saluda, SC, James Merriweather (Helen), Johnston, SC, Wilbur Lorick(Grace), Johnston, Sc Taylor Merriweather, Johnston, SC Sadie Martin, and Patricia Price both of District of Columbia, Delores Marshall, Doretta Bryant (Greg), Walter Andrews, (Vivian) and Vanessa Merriweather all of Johnston, SC and Justee Merriweather North Augusta, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, , other relatives and friends.

Mrs. JoAnn Etheredge Lewis

Mrs. JoAnn Etheredge Lewis was the youngest of six children to the late George and Queen Etheredge, was born on June 14, 1947 in Leesville, South  Carolina.  JoAnn known as “Mimi,” was called to her heavenly home when her life came to an end at 6:14 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Homegoing services will be held at the graveside on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the B & L Memorial Park, South Lee Street, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina with Reverend Jessica Etheredge Miles, Presiding.

 JoAnn graduated from Twin City High School in 1964, and got her cosmetologist license from The Waverly School of Beauty Culture in 1968.

 After graduation, JoAnn began employment at Wellington Industries in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina as a Relay Calibrator.  In 1965, JoAnn was offered a job as Office Assistant with School District 3 at Batesburg-Leesville High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  After marriage in 1968, JoAnn moved to Washington, DC to join her husband and worked at Maxwell & Tennyson Pharmacy as a Typist.  After returning to the area, she received employment with Department of Mental Health, Columbia, South Carolina as a Beauty Shop Manager in 1973 and received the following certifications:  Fire and Casualty Insurance, Coaching & Team Building for Managers & Supervisors, Providing Continuity of Care Through Team Work, US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations, Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance and Self-Defense Certification.

 JoAnn was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Mark and one brother, Joe L. Etheredge.

 She leaves to cherish her memory:  her devoted husband, Robert B. Lewis, Sr. of the home; two sons, Robert B. Lewis, II (Nikkie), Chris Lewis (Felicia) and one daughter, Kenya M. Lewis, all of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, three brothers, James Etheredge of Charleston, South Carolina, Jesse Etheredge of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and John Etheredge of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

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.

Mrs. Willie Mae Caldwell Bynem

Leesville, SC — Mrs. Willie Mae Caldwell Bynem was born on July 30, 1918 to the late Joseph and Alice Davenport-Caldwell.  She was second to the youngest of 15 siblings, all of whom have preceded her in death.

Willie Mae was educated in Newberry County public schools until her family relocated to Leesville, South Carolina where she met and married her late husband of 55 years, Clarence Leon Bynem, Sr. From that union came five children, three boys and two girls. Clarence Leon Bynem, Jr. (Washington DC, preceded her in death), Leonard Lorenzo Bynem (Wagener, South Carolina, preceded her in death), Thelma Louise Bynem Thompson (Irmo, South Carolina), Elzie Lee Bynem (Jacksonville, Florida, preceded her in death) and Deaconess Evelyn Bynem Green (Suitland, Maryland).

She tirelessly worked various jobs to provide for and educate her children and many grandchildren, including “town beautician” where everyone came to get a press n’ curl.   She was an active member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church for 75+ years; having served on the senior choir as second lead, church secretary, Deaconess and Mother of the Church.  Prior to becoming a member of St. Mark, she was a member of St. John CME Church.  She loved her Pastor Amos O. Harling Jr. and First Lady Emma Harling.

Willie Mae was of service to everyone in need of advice, guidance, council, a warm meal and always a helping hand in her community.  She loved to fish and garden and enjoyed cruises in her latter years.

Those left to carry on her legacy are:  her two daughters – Thelma Louise Bynem Thompson of Irmo, South Carolina and Deaconess Evelyn Bynem Green of Suitland, Maryland; a loving daughter-in-law – Ella Mae Bynem of Wagener, South Carolina; twenty grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren followed by numerous great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Homegoing services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Interment was in the St. Mark Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Janie Mae Adams

Ms. Janie Mae Adams

Leesville — Homegoing services will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 607 Kestrel Drive, Leesville, SC 29070, where the Reverend Dennis Jackson is pastor and officiant.

Mrs. Janie Mae Adams was born January 2, 1936 to the late Will and Ellen Sulton.  She fell asleep in death on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was a beloved homemaker and caregiver to her family and an extremely hard worker.  She dedicated her life to caring for those she knew and loved.  Janie was a long time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Choir.

Janie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jimmie Lee Adams, Sr.  To this union, they bore twelve children.  Jim and Janie were never seen apart.  Wherever you saw one, you saw the other riding around town and never knew a stranger.  Together they were a force to be reckoned with and created a huge family that loved and cherished them both.  Never one to bite her tongue, everyone knew where they stood with her and loved her for it. 

Janie was also preceded her in death by two daughters, Elvina James and Mary Alice Adams; one granddaughter, Fredrina Johnson; one grandson, Jessie James one great-grandson, Jonathan Sulton; four brothers and four sisters.

Those left to celebrate her life and cherish her memories include:  ten children – Gladys Whetstone of Wagener, South Carolina; Jimmie Lee (Naomi) Adams, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, Lelar (Thomas) Dunn, Sandra (Michael) Thomas, Aron (Cathey) Adams, Evaline Adams, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; Rosa (Andrew) Parris of Lexington, South Carolina; Cathy (Michael) Cyrus and Jacqueline Smith, both of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; Lee (Geraldine) Adams of Gaston, South Carolina; grandchildren reared in the home include Chamika McKeiver, Jamarco Parris, Quendarlyn Adams, Corey Adams and Kendra Adams, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one brother-in-law, Joe (Robena) Adams of Bronx, New York;  one God-son, Angelo Trapp of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; thirty-two grandchildren, sixty-six great-grandchildren, twenty-six great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great-great grandchildren; also a host of nieces and nephews to love and cherish her memories.

A special thanks to Compassionate Care Hospice for the care they provided to our Mother.