Mr. Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr.

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, located at 337 Devils Backbone Road, Leesville, SC 29070. Viewing begins at 10:00 am, and the service begins at 11:00 am. The Reverend Dr. Amos O. Harling, Jr. is Pastor and Officiating Minister.

Batesburg-Leesville, SC - Charles Wesley Davenport, Jr. was born on October 11, 1975 to The Reverend Charles W. Davenport, Sr. and the late Viola C. “Sis” Anderson Davenport.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the MUSC (Providence Hospital), Columbia, South Carolina.

Charles, affectionately known as “Jr.,” was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School.  He attended college at South Carolina State University where he wholeheartedly embraced that “Bulldog Spirit.”  Over the years, Jr. worked in many capacities.  He most recently was a Lowe’s Associate in the Lawn and Garden Department.

Jr. was baptized and joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church where he was active in the Youth Department.

For over sixteen years, Jr. was a dialysis patient.  He never allowed his disability to hold him back.  Jr. would always remind the family that it was time to plan our next “Family Trip.”  Whenever we talked about getting together to do anything, you had to have the games ready.  You had to be ready for junk talk and total seriousness when you sat down to the table to play Uno.  Jr. loved his family and was all about family.  He always reminded the family that “We All We Got.”

Jr. was an avid football fan.  He loved his South Carolina State Bulldogs and he would often attend their games.  Jr. never left home without his sunglasses and a headband.  He also loved sporting his Nike Air Jordans.   Jr. was the baby of his siblings and he made sure that we knew it!

Jr. leaves to cherish his beloved memories:  his father, Rev. Charles W. (Jannette Henry) Davenport, Sr. of Batesburg SC; brother, Gerald Anderson of Barnwell, SC; sisters, Teresa A. Conelly of Gaston, SC and Charlene D. (Robert) High of Orangeburg, SC; nieces and nephews, Shantay Wells, Brice (Kayla) High, Mia C. Conelly, Chalea V. High and Kniyah Anderson; Godparents, Jeptha and Matilda Derrick of Batesburg, SC; aunts, Mary D. Carter of Batesburg, SC, Mattie Holloway of Washington, DC, Hattie (Alonzo) Watts of Bowie, MD, Helen (Levester) Peterson of Greenwood, SC and Ann Anderson of Saluda, SC; uncle, Ted (Melissa) Anderson of Seat Pleasant, MD; many dear friends, loving cousins and other relatives who will miss him dearly.

Mr. Tyrone Pixley

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Tyrone Pixley will be held 1:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Rosa Spring Baptist CHurch, Johnston, SC where the Rev. Winston G. Oliphant is Pastor and the Reverend Marshall Hopkins is the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Kennedy Family Cemetery, Johnston, SC. Viewing will begin at 11:00am Wednesday, at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday.

Mr. Tyrone Pixley was born September 29, 1970 to the late Theodore and Christina Pixley. He was a native of Johnston, SC. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 12 noon, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.

He graduated from Ridge Spring-Monetta High School in 1988. He worked as a Cement Finisher for Pixley Concrete and B & T Concrete. He also worked for several other businesses as a Cement Finisher.

At an early age, he was baptized at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, in Johnston, SC.

Tyrone was the life of the party, a beacon of joy and enthusiasm who effortlessly elevated any gathering. With a big personality and infectious expressions, he created an atmosphere of fun and inclusion, making everyone feel welcome and valued. Grateful for his family and connections he built, Tyrone never took a moment for granted when it came to expressing appreciation for the people around him. Our dear brother is described by many as respectful, grateful, happy, and friendly. He was the type of person who would literally give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. His caring nature and boundless spirit made Tyrone not just a friend, but a pillar of support and positivity in the lives of many.

Despite the many challenges Tyrone faced in his life, he never forgot the love of Christ. He enjoyed gospel music, speaking about the word of God, and spending time with family. Some of his favorite expressions were “I’m running my race” and “Every time I turn around, He keeps blessing me.”

He leaves to cherish his memories, his siblings Theola Herrin, Bobby (Tracy)Pixley, Sr., Christine (Reverand Marshall Hopkins), Elizabeth “Libby” (Daniel) Morris, Theodore (Evelyn) Davis, Sarah (Jasper) Brown, Sheila (Jack) Wilson, Patricia Derricott, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Bernard Moore

Edgefield, SC - Funeral Services for Mr . Bernard Moore will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston Chapel. Interment follows in the Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Edgefield, SC. Rev. Randy Holloway Presiding. Viewing held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 11:00am- 6:00PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Bernard Moore, youngest child of Woodrow Moore and Josie Mae Holloway Moore, was born on December 14, 1955. He entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2024 at his residence, loved by his family.

Bernard was a loved man-child who brought enjoyment and love to his household and to his family. He was a man who stood tall for what he needed and what he wanted. The family has many stories about his strength and the help he brought them. He will surely be missed.

He leaves to love, honor and cherish his memory: brothers, J.C. Holloway, Greenwood, SC, George (Gean) Moore, Johnston, SC, William(Jennie) Moore, Edgefield, SC; sisters, Thelma Holloway, Ruby Pearl White, and Doris Turner all of Edgefield, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Betty Jean Glanton

Edgefield, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Jean Glanton will be held 2:00PM Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Republican Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten, Jr, Pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11AM-6:00PM at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Betty Jean Surry Glanton was born October 20, 1945 in Edgefield County, SC. She was the daughter of Mary Holloway Surry and Sam Surry. She departed this earthly life on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Edgefield Post Acute Center, Edgefield, SC.

She was a lifelong resident of Edgefield, SC, and a member of Republican Grove Baptist Church. She was educated in the Edgefield County School system.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late CT Glanton. They were blessed with five children and a bonus daughter, who was the niece she raised as one of her own. Betty was a stay-at-home mother. She was an amazing and loving person that raised her children. During her spare time, she would babysit and care for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Glanton loved to sit on her front porch with family laughing and joking. She was our true gem. She will forever be missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C T Glanton, a son, Tony Glanton, her brothers, Sammy and Joe, and a step-sister, Alice Hammond.

She leaves to love, honor and cherish her memory, Debra Glanton (Walter), Dale Glanton (Wanda), Matthew Glanton, Patricia Glanton and Latisha Surry; siblings, Maggie Rouse (Mack, Jr), Ethel Simpkins (Thomas W.), In-Laws- Sadie Thomas, Amy McCollough (Dan), Susie Glanton, Shirley Glanton, Nathan Glanton (Mary), and Johnny Glanton, Jr., (13) thirteen grandchildren, (16) great grandchildren, an uncle, Mickey Surry and aunts Letha Johnson (Jack), Mildred Holloway, May Holloway, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Willie James Mathis

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. Willie James Mathis will be held 1:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church where the Rev. Casey Duncan is Pastor, and the Rev. Frank Nicholson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Viewing will be 11am-6pm Friday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Willie James Mathis (Will) entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 11, 2024 at home loved by his family.

Will was born in Edgefield County, SC on May 18, 1951. He was the son of the late Charlie Jr. and Wilma Mathis.

Will was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. Following school, he worked on the Clark Farm for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Shirley Mathis and Sarah Mathis.

Will leaves to love, honor and cherish his memories: two sisters, Virginia Mathis, Johnston, SC, and Charline Mathis, Washington, DC; eight brothers, David Mathis (Fannie), Joe R. Mathis, Joseph Mathis and Orlando Mathis all of Johnston, SC, Randy Mathis (Lulla) and Alvin Mathis (Josephine), both of Saluda, SC; John Mathis, North Augusta, SC and Mark Mathis (Denise), Atlanta, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sister Annie Mae Hartley Bush

Johnston, SC- Graveside Services for Sister Annie Mae Hartley Bush will be held 11:00am Friday May 17, 2024 at the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park , Johnston, SC with the Elder Darrell Jones Officiating. Viewing will be 11am-6pm Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Amos& Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Annie Mae Hartley Bush was born August 10, 1929, the daughter of Lilia Hartley, in Augusta, GA. She was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2024, at her residence in Johnston, SC, loved by her family. Sharee said the last thing she did Saturday night was pray. Sharee also said she prayed out loud and told her she loved her.

At an early age, she moved to Johnston with family. She was educated through Edgefield County School System. She was united in holy matrimony to Thomas Bush.

She was blessed with ten children.

Sister Annie Mae Bush was a praying woman. She would start her day with prayer, scripture and a cup of coffee and would end her day with scripture and prayer. She did not play. She was strong, dedicated mother and grandmother, independent and serious about the job of loving and supporting her family. She also took extreme pride in her home and yard. She would meticulously sweep her driveway, care for her flowers and plants and take care of her chickens and cats. She met no strangers.

Sister Annie was a hard worker. She worked for over 30 years at Reigel Industries with a perfect attendance record.

She was preceded in death by her mother, and her children Ricky Bush, Lee Bush, Willie Bush and Carl Bush.

She leaves to love, honor, and cherish her memories: her sons, James Bush (Lois), Clary Bush (Rosa), Chuck Bush all of Johnston, SC, daughters, Daisy Harrington, Johnston, SC; Annie Bush, Trenton, SC and Tammy Bush, Johnston, SC; a sister, Daisy Corley, Johnston, SC; twenty-two grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mr. Ned West

Batesburg-Leesville, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Ned West, Jr. will be held 3:00pm Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Chinquapin Baptist Church, Batesburg, SC. The Rev. Dr. James Ratliff, Sr. Pastor and the Rev. James Duncan, Officiating- the Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. Viewing will begin May 10, 2024, at Noon at Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Batesburg, SC. Masonic Rites will commence at 6:00pm Thursday at the Olive Branch Baptist Church.

Mr. NED WEST, Jr., 88, was born April 12, 1936, to the late James “Jack” West and Nora Wise in Saluda County, South Carolina. He was educated at Saluda Monetta School. He received Christ at an early age at Poplar Branch Baptist Church and later united with Chinquapin Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon until his health began to fail. He entered into eternal peace on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Ned was united in holy matrimony to the late Lorana J. West on July 30, 1955. This union produced six beautiful children. He was first employed by Burlington Industries, later moving on to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass. He also worked for Amos & Sons Funeral Home for many years, and did security for Rawls Auto Auction. After retiring, he started his own scrap iron business. He was a member of the Twin City Lodge No. 316 PM of Batesburg, South Carolina, Cairo Temple 125 HPP, Twin City Chapter No. 243, CC Johnson Consistory No. 136, 33˚ and a life member with the B -L Branch of the NAACP.

Those left to cherish his memories include: four daughters, Nora Bell West, Jannie Ruth Todman, Roberta (Jerome) Culbreath, all of Batesburg -Leesville, South Carolina and Nettie Lee Dozier of Bronx, New York; three sons, Elzie Lee (Katie) West of Lexington, South Carolina, Ned (Heidi) West, III of Peoria, Illinois and Timothy (Mary Ann) West of Batesburg -Leesville, South Carolina; four sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” Etheredge of Saluda, South Carolina, Mamie Sue Corley of Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Jones and Maggie West, both of Hackensack, New Jersey; one brother, Major “Tiny Boy” West of Saluda, South Carolina; five sisters -in -law, Minnie Meachem of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Carrie West and Charlotte West, both of Saluda, South Carolina, Dorothy West of Batesburg -Leesville, South Carolina and Betty Wise of Bronx, New York; a special niece and nephews, Barbara and Keith Landy of Batesburg -Leesville, South Carolina and Jimmy and Charlie Jay of San Antonio, Texas; affectionately called “Mom” by Ned, Mrs. Corine Johnson of Batesburg -Leesville, South Carolina; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, five great-great -grandchildren, and other relatives and many sorrowing friends who will miss his knowledge and wisdom.

John Henry Mealing

Graniteville, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. John Henry Mealing will be held 1:00pm Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church , 3300 Martintown Road, Edgefield, SC. The Rev. Derra Ramsey is Pastor. Rev. Leroy Robertson is the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

John Henry Mealing was born the son of Jessie Mealing, Jr and Essie Lou Moore Mealing on July 22, 1951, in Edgefield, South Carolina. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024, at his residence loved by his family in Graniteville, SC.

At an early age, he joined Mount Olive Baptist Church and was educated through Edgefield County School System.

John Henry loved life and people. But his boys were his heart. He bragged and loved on them in his own way. He was a funny person who kept you laughing. Along with the many laughs he was a hard worker. He worked for many years for J&J Logging. Just know he was loved and will definitely be missed.

John Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Essie Lou Mealing, four brothers, George Mealing, Willie Mealing, Raymond Mealing and Alfred Mealing.

Left to cherish his memories are children, Donelle Strom (Jean Jeffery), Aiken, SC and Lonelle Strom (Yolanda), North Augusta, SC; siblings, David Mealing, Florida, Jesse Mealing, Aiken, SC Albert Mealing, Pennsylvania, Roberta Lott (Edward), North Augusta, SC, Mary Alice Hunter, North Augusta, SC, Mattie Sanchez (Juan), Newberry, SC, Brenda Broadwater (Sam), North Augusta, SC, Eva Moore, Edgefield, SC and Joseph Mealing; eight grandchildren; a uncle, Warren Dozier, Alexandria, VA; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Robbin Monique Drumming

Trenton, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Robbin Monique Drumming will be held 3:00pm Sunday , March 24, 2024 at the Shaws Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Walker, Pastor. Rev. Annette Mathis Will be the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will begin 11:00am- 6:00pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Robin Monique Drumming was born to Robert and Lorine Simpkins Drumming on November 7, 1982, in Edgefield, South Carolina. She was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024, at Piedmont

Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

At an early age, she joined Shaws Creek Baptist Church and was educated through Edgefield County School System.

Robin loved life and people. While working at Amick Farms in Batesburg, South Carolina, she became a Shift Supervisor and was loved dearly by her co-workers and friends.

Left to cherish her memories are devoted parents Robert and Lorine (Trenton), a sister Angela (Trenton) a brother Orhroa Simpkins (Kisha) North Augusta, and a niece Adriana (Trenton). Two children of the home, Nelliana and Colby.

Grandparents the late (Willie R. Simpkins) (Corine) and the late Eddie and Inez Drumming. A host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Reba Gail Williams Walker

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Reba Gail Williams Walker will be held 1:00pm Friday March 22, 2024 at the Simmon Ridge Baptist Church. with the Rev. Lonnie Jones, Eulogist.

Mrs. Reba W. Walker, 64, of 106 Robin Drive, Johnston, SC, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Reba was born on September 28, 1959 in Peekskill, NY to the late J.W. and Mary J. Williams, who both preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Emily Edrington and Vickie Stewart.

Reba is survived by her husband, Reginald Walker of the home.  Sons, Cory Williams (LaSheryl) of Nashville, TN, Marcus Williams, Charlotte, NC, Reginald Walker, Jr. (Vickie), Steve Walker (Shay), Jerome Walker (Tiara) all of Johnston.  Daughters, Nikita Williams, Birmingham, AL, Cynthia Walker (Travis), Sonya Walker, Nikki Walker of Johnston, Regina Walker, Shelby, NC.  Also Ja'Nova Walker and Mason Leach who were raised in the home.

Sister, Ms. Terril C. Williams, Gaffney, SC and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.