Thomase “Tommie” Edmond Martin

Batesburg-Leesville, SC - Graveside services for Mrs. Thomase “Tommie” Edmond Martin will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, South Oak Street Family Plot, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, with Reverend Julianna Hosey officiating.

Thomase “Tommie” Edmond Martin was the daughter of the late Clabie D. and Connie Staley-Edmond. She was born on August 5, 1959, in Newberry, South Carolina. Thomase entered her eternal rest on January 2, 2024, at the family home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.

Thomase accepted Christ at an early age at the Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church where she has been a faithful member throughout the years. She is a 1977 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School. She was married to Tony Martin Sr on April 15, 1978, and had three wonderful children and three grandchildren.         

She worked for Michelin Tire Company until she was medically retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Janette Ramage, and one brother Clabie Cecil Edmond.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Tony Martin Sr. of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two daughters, Tonisha Martin of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, and Toccarra Martin of Atlanta, Georgia; one son, Tony (Jazmine) Martin of Columbia, South Carolina; four sisters, Luadell Edmond of Columbia, South Carolina, Naomi Edmond, Eurlee Steadman and Patrica Fulks, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, a sister-in-law, Jessie Edmond, Batesburg-Leesville, SC; two brothers, Larry (Sonya) Edmond of Augusta, Georgia and David (Angela) Edmond, Columbia, SC; four grandchildren; Antonio Martin, Trenton Martin, Tylan Martin, Camryn Martin; one uncle, Franklin D.R. (Patricia) Staley; two aunts, Beatrice (Willie) Stephens and Mary Ruth Sarter; one great-aunt, Katherine Babb, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Latrice Dehavon Miller

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Latrice Dehavon Miller will be held 1:00pm Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church, the Reverend Winston G. Oliphant is Pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am Friday December 29, 2023 to 6:00pm .

Perry Griffin

Johnston, SC- Funeral services for Mr. Perry Griffin will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston. The Rev. Quinn Blacks will officiate. Viewing will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday through 6:00 pm.

Perry Griffin, son of Georgia Ann Blacks Griffin and Adjie Griffin, Sr. was born October 2, 1961.

Anthony Davon Leaphart

Batesburg-Leesville - Anthony Davon Leaphart was born in Lexington County, South Carolina on October 31, 1977.  He was the son of the late Shirley Leaphart and the late Lindsay Robinson.  On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Anthony entered into eternal rest.  He is loved and missed by family and friends.

Anthony joined Wesley Chapel CME Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina at an early age and sang in the youth choir.  He was the best independent contractor. Anthony had a special bond with everyone in his family and was a confidant to many.  He was a true football fan of the Clemson Tigers and Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Leaphart; his father, Lindsay Robinson; maternal grandparents, Lucretia and Alonza Leaphart; paternal grandparents, Minnie Bell and Charles Robinson, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Alfred and Janie Coleman and one uncle, Leon Leaphart.

His memories are cherished by a son, Anthony Leaphart, Jr. of Saluda, South Carolina;  his brothers, Tyrone (Ashley) Leaphart, Derrell (Shermaine) Leaphart and Lindsay Robinson, Jr., all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; his sisters, Christie Leaphart (Eric Derrick) and Shanequa Jackson, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; step-father, Randolph Wigfall; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, and special friends, Dominique Burgess, Lamont Rowe and Dread Smith.

Homegoing Services were held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the Wesley Chapel CME Church, located at 1501 Double Bridges Rd, Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Rev. Dr. Doris Hicks is the Pastor Officiating. Burial was in the Wesley Chapel CME Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Vivian Jay Weaver

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Vivian Jay Weaver will be held 1:00pm Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Mt. Alpha Baptist Church with the Rev. Eldwin Griffin, Pastor/ Officiating and the Rev. Jerome Coleman, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Sunset Garden Memorial Park, Johnston, SC. Viewing will be 11:00am-6:00pm Tuesday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vivian Jay Weaver, 76, was born May 28, 1947. She departed this earthly life on December 13, 2023, at her residence, 226 Lanier Road, Johnston, South Carolina, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Vassie Jay and Susie Ann Edwards Jay.

At an early age, she joined and was baptized at the Lotts Grove Baptist Church where she worked faithfully

On May 28, 1965, she became a graduate of W. E..Parker High School.

On May 7, 1971, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Johnny Mac Weaver. Unto this union, they were blessed with five children.

One son, Kelvin Travis Weaver and one daughter, Vickie Denise Weaver Harrison, preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Reginal Weaver, Johnston, SC, Jammy Weaver, Augusta, GA, one daughter, Donna Weaver, Trenton, SC, one sister-in-law, Mary Weaver Harrison, Johnston, SC, six grandchildren, Khadijah Weaver, Rodshad Weaver, Olivia Quarles, Terrell Quarles, Vivica Harrison and Lianiah Weaver, two great grandchildren, Sanora Lovett and De’Ajah Lovett, and a host of nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Alfred Satterwhite

Aiken, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Alfred Satterwhite will be held 1:00pm Saturday, 12/16/ 2023 at the Simmon Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Key the Eulogist and the Rev. Willie Patten Officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am - 6pm, Friday.

Alfred Satterwhite, known as “Man”, was born June 20, 1985, in Greenwood, SC, to Alfred Williams and the late Chris Ann Satterwhite Williams. He departed this life and entered rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Alfred was educated in the Public Schools of Edgefield and Aiken County School Districts. He was a hard working employee and entrepreneur. He was an employee of Kimberly Clark for 10 plus years and an entrepreneur with his father Alfred Williams at A & A Construction and Carpentry. He also enjoyed writing music and rapping. His stage name was “Young Gemini”.

As a child, Alfred grew up in a God-Fearing home. He attended Faith Outreach Christian Center in Ridge Spring, SC, with Pastor Alvin Ligons. Alfred has always been a young man that demonstrated the love of God by his actions and the joy he brought to others.

Alfred will be deeply missed. His infectious smile, since of humor, and willingness to help anyone in need has left an imprint on the hearts of those who knew him.

Alfred was preceded in death by his mother, Chris Ann Satterwhite Williams, paternal grandparents, Bennie Lee Williams and Corine Williams, maternal grandparents, Henry Satterwhite and Pearline Satterwhite.

He leaves to cherish his memories, Father, Alfred Williams (Shia), Edgefield, SC, Special Aunt/Mom, Linda Brown (Willie), North Augusta, SC, twin sister, Alfreda Jennings (Stephawn), Trenton, SC, two brothers, Gary Satterwhite (Christina), Aiken, SC, Richard Satterwhite(Melinda), Aiken, SC, sisters, Tresa Smith, (Mike), Shatisha Barnes (Christopher), Latoria Nicholson (Jerry), Johnston, SC, Monique Satterwhite, (Carlton), North Augusta, SC, brothers, Randy Satterwhite (Jessica), Johnston, SC, Johnny Hammond, (Jasmine), Aiken, SC, Daryl Satterwhite, North Augusta, SC, seven aunts, Betty Key (Michael), Johnston, SC, Mary Clark, Washington, DC, Ann Lou Satterwhite, Johnston, SC, Mae Frances Harling, (Arthur Lee), Aiken, SC, Betty Dukes, Johnston, SC, Gloria Jean Hill, New York, Betty Lou Clark, New York, three uncles, Marion Satterwhite, Johnston, SC, Charlie Satterwhite, Clearwater, SC, Heyward Wiliams (Darlene), Aiken, SC, special girlfriend of 18 years, Janet Williams, Aiken, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Horace Pixley, Sr.

Trenton, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Horace Pixley, Sr. will be held 2:00pm Sunday, 12/17/2023 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Oliphant , Pastor, Rev. Marshall Hopkins Eulogist and the Rev. Lewis Burt, Officiating. Interment will follow in the Holloway Family Cemetery on Vidot Road North Augusta, SC. Viewing will begin 11:00am Saturday, with Visitation 2:00pm-4:00pm. .

Horace Pixley Sr. “Big Money” was born November 19, 1953, the eldest son of Theodore and Christina Pixley . A native of Trenton, Sc he entered into eternal rest December 12, 2023 at the Wellstar Medical Center, Augusta GA.

He is preceded in death by his mate of 31 years, Angelia Renea Holloway, a grandchild, Courvoisier Martin and siblings, Theodore Pixley, Jr and Leroy Pixley.

Horace is survived by his children, Horace (Regina) Pixley, Jr. , Sharon (Steven) Walker, Tesa Ohwovoriole. Ashley “Lulu” (Lywill) Brown and Joshua Pixley. Grandchildren, Kanrisha, Brittany, De’monte. Kmari, Zayveonna, Markell, Jessica, Brianna Trinity, Hailey and Samson; siblings, Theola Herrin, Bobby (Tracey) Pixley, Sr, Christine (Rev. Marshall) Hopkins, Elizabeth (Daniel) Morris. Tyrone Pixley, Theodore (Evelyn) Davis, Sarah (Jasper) Brown, Patricia Derricott and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Jaheim Ahmad Mathis

Johnston, SC - Funeral services for Mr. Jaheim Ahmad Mathis will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Shaws Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Walker is the Pastor/ Eulogist, The Rev. Winston Oliphant will Officiate. Interment will follow in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Johnston, SC.

Viewing will be 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Jaheim Ahmad Mathis was born to his parents, Richard Mathis, Jr. and Winifar Jean Mathis, on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He gained his wings and went to heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at WellStar Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia at the tender age of 22.

Jaheim grew up with his parents and his older brother, Byron Tyrell Mathis, in Johnston, South Carolina. Everyone that knew Jaheim loved him for his characteristic smile and infectious personality. He enjoyed traveling, hanging out with friends, spending time with his family, and attending sporting events.

Jaheim was an avid lover of sports. His favorite teams were the Strom Thurmond Rebels, South Carolina Gamecocks, and the Dallas Cowboys. As a young boy, it was his dream to play football in high school, college, and in the NFL. Jaheim attended Strom Thurmond High School where he graduated in 2020. While at Strom Thurmond High School, he was a starter on the football team as the left tackle on the offensive line. He went on to attend Limestone University on a football scholarship where he studied general business and played tight end for the Limestone Saints.

Jaheim is survived by his father (Richard Mathis, Jr.), his mother (Winifar Mathis), his brother (Byron Mathis), his sister-in-law (Valeria Lee), his niece (Laila Mathis), his grandmother (Edna Mathis), the love of his life (Taylor Smith), his dog (Ghost), and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

James Burt

Edgefield, SC- In what seemed like the blink of an eye, on November 22, 2023, our beloved James Burt saw the bright light of glory and began his journey home.

Mr. James was born June 11, 1950, in Edgefield County, SC, the son of Frank Burt, Sr and Mattie Padgett Burt.

Memorial Services for Mr. James Burt will be held 11:00am Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC. The Reverend Alfred Bates will officiate.

James Burt was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. And a graduate of WE Parker High School.

He was employed with the Graniteville Company for many years.

Mr. James was a giving person, a man of few words , he was a honest, hard working and fair man who was loved by all he dealt with and always offered a cheerful smile and words of encouragement to anyone who needed it.

Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Frank Burt, Sr. , Albert Burt and Willie Lee Burt.

Mr. James leaves to love, honor and cherish his memories, his children, Bridget Hill, Johnston, SC and Ronald Buggs(Jane), Batesburg, SC; a brother, George Burt, (Jenny Ruth), Johnston, SC; two sisters, Katherine Hammond (Ronnie), Johnston, SC and Sarah Baldwin , Durham, NC; a aunt Katherine Nicholson, (Charlie), Washington, seven grandchildren( Quinton Buggs(Arielle), Justin, Hill, Tobia s Hill, Eamon Buggs, Tyler Buggs, Jordan Mathis, and Quantrice Smith); six great grandchildren (Jalayah & Junree Buggs, Jakari Hill, Christian Waldo, Jaslynn & Kaelynn Coleman), a sister-in-law, Dorothy Burt, Johnston, SC and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Larry E. Johnson

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church, located at 140 Shady Grove Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC, where Reverend James McDaniel is the Presiding Pastor.

Mr. Larry E. Johnson, 64, was born September 22, 1959, resided in Columbia, South Carolina before he transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Prisma Parkridge Hospital. He was the son of the late James and Ethel Johnson.

Larry accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He attended the public schools of Lexington County, graduating from Batesburg Leesville High School. After graduating, he attended Midlands Technical College for some time before beginning his career as owner and operator of over-the-road truck driving. Years later, Larry took a position of employment at Amicks Farms as a truck driver.

Larry was preceded in death by both of his parents, James and Ethel Johnson, his brother James “Terry” Johnson, and one sister and brother-in-law, Ethel Lee & James “Sunny Boy” Morris.

Those left to cherish his memories include two brothers and two sisters- James Norris, Michael Johnson, Sarah Burton, and Dorothy Walker, all who reside in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; He also leaves to cherish his memories two daughters- Janice Gantt of Monetta, South Carolina, and Erica Mincey of Lexington, South Carolina; four grandchildren- Janisha Ruth, Quameshia Gantt, Jordan Bell, and Daquon Hicks; one great-grandson- Zimiere Mobley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many sorrowing friends.