Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler

Aiken, SC- Funeral Services for Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler will be held 1:00pm Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Casey Duncan Pastor and the Rev erend Dr. Jerome Coleman , Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Viewing will be 11:00am - 6:00pm Thursday at Amos & Sons Funeral Home. and the family will recieve family and friends at her residence in Aiken.

Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler was born November 14, 1953, in Edgefield County to the late Deacon Wille Lee Coleman, Sr and Rosa Belle Harris Coleman She peacefully entered into rest at her home on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

She was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield, SC, class of 1971. Soon after, she married Fred Norman Butler Jr. She worked in textile at Graniteville mill (Townsend) for nearly 20 years, then she moved into customer service at The Pantry, where she worked until 2002. She worked at Riegel Mill as the canteen attendant for nearly 2 years.

She leaves behind four beautiful children who love her dearly. Stephanie (Abdul) Mohammed , Fred "Pop" (Connie) Butler III, Ryan Butler, and Casey (Tony Brown) Butler, all of Aiken, SC. Catherine has 9 grandchildren who love and adore her. Braylin Griffin, Domonique Charley, Chastity Abney, Sofia Akut, Ja'Ryaih Butler, Toniya Briggs, Kimora Williams, Kaziya Williams, Camden Williams, and Niriyah Butler who preceded in death. She was also a GREAT grandmother to Domonique (DJ) Charley Jr., Juwan "Ju" Foulks Jr., and Keylan White, whom she affectionately called "Puna".

Catherine has 3 brothers: Rev. Dr. Jerome (Frances) Coleman of Columbia, SC,  Clyde T. Coleman of Norfolk, VA, Odell (Yvonne) Coleman of Columbia, SC. Three who proceded her in death: Rev. James A. Harris, Jacob S. Coleman, and Willie Lee Coleman., Jr.  She has four sisters: Jannie (Kenny) Molyneaux of Columbia, SC, Nylor P. Coleman of Dallas GA, Doris (Allen) Johnson of North Augusta, SC, and Elder Corine (Leslie) Simpkins of Graniteville SC. 2 Aunts Carrie (Councilman Frank) Daniel of Ward, SC. and Lola Belle Butler of Johnston, SC and 1 Uncle M.C. (Phoebe) Harris, Corona NY. She also has 10 sisters-in-law, 8 brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephew, and cousins. 

Master Sergeant John Albert Watson

Graveside Services for Master Sergeant John Albert Watson will be held 11:00am Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Garden, Johnston. Interment will follow. Reverend Willie Patten, Jr will Officiate.

Master Sergeant John Albert Watson was born to the late Willie and Ella Townson Watson on July 3, 1945 in Edgefield County, SC.

At an early age, he was baptized at the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He was a 1964 graduate of W.E. Parker High School in Edgefield, SC. He worked at Federal Pacific in Edgefield, SC for several years.

He was drafted in the United States Army in 1967. In the Army, he served during the Vietnam Conflict. He received the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and many other awards. He was a member of the 122nd Engineer Battalion in Edgefield, SC, where he worked as a technician. On one of his more memorable deployments, he served in Bosnia (Operation Iraqi Freedom.) He served over 33 years in the military.

He was married to Betty Griffin Watson. This union was blessed with two children. Lisa Watson Dunbar and Christopher Scott Watson.

He leaves to remember and salute his memory, his children, Lisa (Allen) Dunbar, Beech Island, SC and Christopher (Marissa) Watson, Temecula, CA; three grandchildren, D’Andre Dunbar, Layla Mae Watson, and Scott Jacob Watson, two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Lailan Dunbar; a sister, Evorn (Albert) Drumming, Trenton, SC; an aunt, Minnie Buggs, Passaic NJ; two sisters-in-law, Debra Griffin, Trenton, SC, Patsy Mosley, Johnston, SC; two brothers-in-law, Toney (Cora) Griffin, Edgefield, SC and Michael (Petina) Waldo, Saluda, SC; special friends, Fred Marshall, Ronnie Hammond, Paul Collins, Ollie West and Arthur West; and a host of special nieces and nephews whom he loved so much and would do anything for them (smile) and other family members and friends.

Stephen Edward Walker (Steve)

Johnston, SC- Graveside services for Mr. Stephen Edward Walker (Steve) will be held 1:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Reverend Alfred Bates, Pastor, and the Reverend Lonnie Jones, Officiating. Interment will follow. Viewing will be 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

Carrie Mae Padgett

Johnston, SC- Graveside services for Mrs. Carrie Mae Mealing Padgett will be held 2:00pm Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Sunset Memorial Garden in Johnston, SC with the Evangelist Carnell Padgett, Eulogist. There will no viewing.

Mrs. Carrie Mae Mealing Padgett(Penny), the daughter of the late Carrie Lou and James Mealing was born on August 29, 1959 in Edgefield, SC. She was graced by God to complete the circle of life on August 29, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, SC following a trying illness.

She accepted the Lord early in life at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she served many years.

She eventually met the love of her life , Donald Padgett in 1984. and was married in 1986. To their union two children were born. Karen Desiree Padgett Melson and Donald Armond Padgett.

She attended school in Aiken County and graduated from Aiken High School in 1978. She later attended Kenneth Schuler’s School of Cosmetology in North Augusta, SC.

She worked as a cosmetologist for several years in her shop. She later worked at Salem Carpet in Trenton, SC and Southern Home Health Care in Aiken, SC.

She was a blessing and a joy to all she served and loved. She could always brighten a room with her smile and sweet laughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Carrie Lou Mealing, siblings, Hattie Mae Mealing, James Robert Mealng and Wallace Mealing.

Mrs. Padgett leaves to to miss love honor and cherish he memory, her husband, Donald Padgett(Johnston, SC, a daughter, Karen (Issac) Desiree Padgett Melson (Atlanta, GA), a son, Donald ArmondPadgett (Johnston, SC), two brothers, Elester Mealing and Larry (Mary) Mealing, both of Trenton, SC, three sisters, Annie (Brown) Ellison, Connie Mealing and Mary Mealing Diggs, all of Trenton, SC., four granddaughters, Ariayanna Padgett, Aalayiah Padgett, A’Dale Key, and Ariah Melson of Atlanta, GA; and a host of nieces , nephews cousins other loved ones and friends.

Nellie Alberta Gray Smith

Columbus, GA- Funeral Services for Mrs. Nellie Alberta Gray Smith will be held 11:00am Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Mine Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Peterson, Pastor and the Rev. Javon Jackson Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 5:00pm -7:00pm Friday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston.

Mrs. Nellie Alberta Gray Smith was born March 12, 1934 to Willie Lee and Bennie Lee Gray in Johnston, SC. She passed away on August 7, 2023 in Columbus GA surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Nellie graduated from Johnston High School as Valedictorian, Vorhees Junior College with a General Education Degree and Columbus College with a General Studies Degree.

Nellie joined Mine Creek Baptist Church in Johnston, SC at a young age. As an adult living in Columbus, she became a member of Holsey Chapel CME Church where she served as a Stewardess, was a member on the Pastor’s Aide Board, and sang in the choir.

Nellie started her work career with the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Over time, she became a mobile manager for AAFES and traveled for work in Victorville CA and Los Angeles CA. Upon her retirement from AAFES, Nellie returned to Columbus and began working for Muscogee County School District as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. After 11 years, she retired permanently and became a full-time mother and grandmother.

Nellie had a very active social life. She was inducted into Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Beta Zeta Chapter in 1994 and served as President for four years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

Nellie was a true Matriarch. She was loved and adored by many. Sunday dinner was her way of showing her love. SHE never met a stranger and there was always room at the table.

Nellie was predeceased by her father , mother, and siblings, Willette Gray, Eunice Price, Addie Louise, White, Eva Lou Stevens, Willie (Billy) Gray, Jr., Thomas (Jimmy) Gray and Marjorie (Betty) Miles.

She leaves to love honor and cherish her memory, by her siblings, Mildred (Mickey) Gray, James Albert Gray (Gail), Annie Sarah Richardson, and her devoted children, Audrey Earl, Eric Smith(Soizik), Tracy Robertson(Kelvin), Andrea Brown (Jeffery), 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host

of nieces nephews and friends.

Robert Lee Price

Johnston, SC-Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Lee Price will be held 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 16, 2023; at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Johnston, SC 29832 with the Reverend Alfred Bates, Pastor/ Eulogist. Rev. Anthony Gordon will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home from 11:00am- 6:00pm.

Robert Lee Price, 78, was born March 28, 1945 in Aiken County, South Carolina. He departed this life head for his eternal home on August 10, 2023 at his home.

Robert was the eldest child of the late Maybelle Robinson Price and the late Arthur Price.

He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Johnston, SC.

At an early age Robert left South Carolina headed to New York City to search and find employment and fortune. In New York City is where he became a metal worker.

In New York, he met fell in love and was united in holy matrimony to the late Betty Ann Griffin Price. To this union, one child was born.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents the late Arthur and Maybelle Price, his brothers, Eulius Robinson, Willie James Robinson, and Arthur Price, Jr.

He leaves to love honor and cherish his precious memories, a daughter, Robin Ann Price, four grandchildren, Deshaunda Price, Saudia (Jay), Tamya McNeil, and Cheyenne Heath; two sisters, Dorothy Burt and Jennie Ruth (George) Burt both of Johnston, SC, a aunt, Ellise Jones, Philadelphia, PA; a great-aunt, Ruby Mae Glover, Aiken, SC; sisters-in-law, Carrie Robinson, Edgefield, Lillie Dobbs, New York, and

Cheryl Griffin, New York and a brother-in-law, WT Griffin and a host of nieces nephews cousins , other relatives and friends.

Jamarquious Travon Tompkins

A Celebration of Life and Love for Jamarquious Travon Tompkins will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel 412 Railroad Avenue Johnston, SC 29832 with the Reverend Lonnie Jones, Officiating/Eulogist.

I n the blink of an eye, on July 23, 2023, our beloved Jamarquious Travon Tompkins, , saw a light of glory and began his journey home.

Jamarquious was born April 20, 1999, in Ft. Pierce, Flordia St. Lucia County, to Bernadino Martinez and Cynthia Marie Tompkins.

He was employed at Shaw Industries for a little over a year. He was an operator who had begun training other on the job.

Jamarquious was a man who was loved by all and always offered a cheerful smile and words of encouragement to anyone who needed it. He was a people person with a good heart. He love his family and friends especially his mom. She meant the world to him. He was a free-spirit who loved to joke and had a great sense of humor. He loved most he met and loved making others happy. He also enjoyed video gaming PS5 was his game of choice.

Jamarquious leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory, his loving and devoted mother, Cynthia Marie Tompkins of Trenton, SC, two brothers, Antorion Tyrell Nerulus and Devontae Saquan Tompkins both of Trenton, SC a aunt, Sabrina Howard, Johnston, SC, and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

Shirley Herrin Riggins (Gladys)

Homegoing Services for Shirley Herrin Riggins “Gladys” will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel 412 Railroad Avenue Johnston, SC 29832 with the Reverend K’Tron Padgett, Pastor of Reedy Branch Baptist Church acknowledged and the Rev. Dr. Jasper Lloyd, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Reedy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am -6:00pm Friday at the funeral home.

We have come together today to celebrate and honor the life of Ms. Shirley (Gladys) Herrin Riggins. A wife, aunt, great aunt and loving sister, who God has removed from this life into eternal life.

Ms. Shirley Herrin Riggins, daughter of the late Robert and Lelia Johnson Herrin was born in Saluda County South Carolina on December 12, 1936. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Shirley went home to be with the Lord.

SHE WAS A FAITHFUL MEMBER OF Reedy Branch Baptist Church. She served on the Senior Choir for years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lelia Herrin, four sisters, Dorothy, Frances, Lucy and Connie, and three brothers, Clyde, Ben, and Herbert.

Precious memories of Shirley will linger on in the hearts and minds of her sister, Mildred Herrin, brother, Eugene (Easter) Herrin, a devoted niece, Johnnie Mae Bush (Jackson), and family, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and other sorrowing friends.

Bennie Louise Daniels

Atlanta, GA - Homegoing Services for Bennie Louise Daniels will be held at 11:00am on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 1799 Johnson Hwy, Johnston, SC 29832 with the Reverend Johnny T. Peterson, Pastor/ Eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am - 6:00pm Sunday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Bennie Louise Daniels was born on September 13, 1951, to the late Joe Cephus and Eunice Price in Saluda, SC. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1969. She was baptized at a young age at Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for AT& T (formally C & P) for 30+ years working her way up to management. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. She would later start working on government contracts. She lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed every step until her death on July 9, 2023, where she was surrounded by her sons.

She loved going to the casinos, traveling and spending time with her family. Bennie loved her family and would drive to any event that someone was having, with no hesitation. She had a bleeding heart to help anyone in need with money or a place to stay. She would give you her last, whether it was to family, friends, or people she did not know. She touched the lives of many, their lives have been enriched by her.

She was loved by many and is now in heaven to be reunited with her parents, daughter Brenda Daniels, son Frank Daniels, brothers Earnest Price, James Price, Sammie Price, Stanley Weaver, sisters Corressia Dobbs, Denise Price and Johnnie Mae Belton.

She leaves in peace to cherish her memories: 2 sons, James D’Angelo Daniels of Stone Mountain, GA and Rick Young (LaShawn) of Waldorf, MD; 11 grandchildren, Bene’ Daniels, Antonio Chuckie McIntyre, Chavez Childress, Christopher Gardner, David Bryant, Tracy Young, Donovan Lowery, Kendra Lowery, Shauntazia Spencer and Ebony Pagan; 11 great-grandchildren, brother Fredrick Price (Pamela), sisters Willie Jo Price, Vivian Price, Judy Wilson, and Mildred Asante’, 3 aunts Nellie Smith, Sarah Richardson, Mildred Gray and 1 uncle, James Gray and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Julian Still Waldo aka "JJ"

JJ’s Life Story

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. Julian “JJ” Waldo Jr. will be held 1:00pm Wednesday , July 19, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. The Rev. Alfred Bates is Pastor and the Eulogist is Rev. Sammie Williams. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be from 11:00am- 6:00pm Tuesday.

During the morning of July 13, 2023, our beloved Julian Still Waldo, Jr., affectionately known as JJ, saw a light of glory and began his journey home. Julian was born October 22, 1982, in Edgefield County, to Ollie Mae Bush-Waldo and the late Julian Still Waldo, Sr. Julian was a 2000 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. He also attended Clemson University and graduated from USC-Aiken. He was employed at the Aiken Tri-Development Center as a Brain Injury Specialist for many years.

JJ was a great man who was loved by all and always offered a cheerful smile and words of encouragement to anyone who needed it. He loved to joke and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking like his father. He also enjoyed video gaming with his children, reading, and movies.

Julian leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his homegoing, his loving and devoted mother, Ollie Mae Waldo of Johnston, SC, his three children, a son, Kanye Tyler Waldo and two daughters, Hannah Celeste Waldo and Krystal Nicole Waldo, all of Johnston, SC, a sister, Junetta Waldo Butler, Myrtle Beach, SC, a nephew, Jaden Bakari Butler, a niece, Derrien Nicole Butler, both of Myrtle Beach, SC, four aunts, two uncles, and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.