Barbara Ann Kirk

Homegoing Services for Barbara Ann Kirk will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 412 Railroad Avenue, Johnston, SC 29832. Reverend Winston Oliphant is officiating, and Reverend Lonnie Jones will be the Eulogist. Interment will be in the Rosa Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnston, SC.

Barbara Ann Kirk was born November 28, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Polly Williams Kirk. She transitioned to her new home on June 12, 2025.

She joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age and later attended the Reedy Branch Baptist Church occasionally.

She was educated in the Aiken County Public School System. She was a homemaker most of her life.

Those who preceded her in death are her parents, Mike and Polly Williams Kirk, and her siblings, Brenda Kirk, Christine Kirk, Bernice Kirk, Jeanet Kirk, Pearl Kirk, Authur Kirk, Matthew Kirk, Randy Kirk, James Kirk, Willie J. Kirk, Leroy Kirk, And Allen Kirk.

She leaves to love, honor, and cherish her memories: her sons, Anthony (Jackie) Kirk, Ricky Kirk, and Johnny (Linda) Kirk, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Earnest Martin

Homegoing Services for Mr. Earnest Martin will be held on Thursday, June 19. 2025 at 11:00 am at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Johnston, SC. Officiating Minister is Rev. Damian Bryant. Committal service and interment will be held at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC at 10:00 am on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Mr. Earnest Martin was born April 24, 1947. He was the son of Manchester Martin and Cornelia Smith Martin. He entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2025, at the PruittHealth in Aiken SC after a brief illness.

At an early age, Earnest joined and was baptized as a member of Lotts Grove Baptist Church, where he served for many years.

Earnest was educated in the schools of Edgefield County, SC. Following school , Earnest answered his country’s call and entered the military, specifically the Army, to support his country. He proudly stood on his duty as a veteran.

After his honorable separation from the military, He served his county and town as a personal custodian for a number of years. His sharp wit and sharp tongue will be missed.

Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, Jackie Martin, Willie James Martin, Florence Young and Eddie Martin.

He leaves to love honor and cherish his memory, a special niece, Tenecka Young Dorn, (Nelson & Ashlyn Dorn), Edgefield, SC, additional special nieces, Faye Martin and Adrena Martin and Loretta Price, all from Johnston, SC, special nephews, Roosevelt Young Nelson Dorn; and a special cousin, Abbie Cook (Andrew) Lexington, SC and a host of other nieces ,nephews cousins other relatives and friends.

Thomas Dukes

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Thomas Dukes will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 412 Railroad Avenue, Johnston, SC, 29832, with Reverend Larry Raiford officiating.

Thomas Dukes was the baby boy of James Dukes, Sr., and Emma Nicholson Dukes. He was born on August 16, 1947. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Greenwood Hospital.

He was educated at Ridge Hill School in Ridge Spring, SC. He worked many years logging with EC Culbreath. He will truly be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, WendyDukes.

He leaves to cherish his many memories, his wife, Hattie B. Dukes, Johnston, SC; his sons, Teddy Dukes (Lamyra), West Columbia, Jacob Moore, Maryland, Trans Rosser, Greenwood, SC, and his baby girl, Demetrius Dukes (Ivan), Johnston, SC; two sisters, Ann Jones (Bennie Lee), and Corrine Simpkins, 14 grandchildren, LaDovia Dukes, Brittany Foulks, Brandon Gladney, Jaelin Dykes, Mar’Kylin Dukes, Ivan Gilchrist, Jr., Allysa Henley, Alexandre Henley, Alesha Mayson, Raven Rosser Dukes, Sequoa Etheredge, Kelsey Rosser, Bendricka Wharton and Victoria Jackson, 16 great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Theresa Rosena Anderson

Whitehall, PA/Brooklyn, NY - Funeral Services for Mrs. Theresa R. Anderson will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Ridge Hill Baptist Church, Ridge Spring, SC where the Rev. Donald Hall is Pastor/Officiant. The Rev. Wyman Thomas will do the Eulogy. Viewing will be 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday, 02/21/25 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Theresa Rosene Anderson, 87, of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully in the home of her son, Sinclair Anderson, Jr., with whom she resided. She was the widow of Sinclair Anderson, Sr. Born in Ward, SC, she was the daughter of the late A. C. Graham and the late Mabel (Williams) Long.

Theresa was a devoted wife and mother and member of Faith Chapel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, where she served as a deaconess for many years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and cooking for her family. She treasured her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren.

Survivors: Children, Sandra Roper of Ridge Spring, SC, Sarah Graham of Brooklyn, NY, Lula Bell, wife of Randy Mathis of Saluda, SC, Theresa Anderson of Newark, DE, Linda Anderson of Brooklyn, NY, Karen, wife of Tommie Thomas of Easton, PA, Dexter Anderson and his wife, Veronica, of Long Pond, PA, Sinclair Anderson, Jr., and his wife, Andrea, of Whitehall, PA, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons, Bruce and Ronald Anderson.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Theresa’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, https://www.stjude.org.

Sis. Annie Mae Staley

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Sis. Annie Mae Staley will be held 2:00pm Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Bland Baptist Church, Johnston, SC, where the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, is Pastor/ Eulogist and the Rev. Sammie Williams, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, Johnston, SC. Viewing will be 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Sis. Annie Mae Butler Staley, left this world and began her eternal rest on Monday February 10th, 2025. She was born in Saluda County, SC to the late George and Mattie (Bush) Butler on December 16th 1939. She received her formal education through Edgefield County Schools and is a 1960 graduate of Edgefield County High School.

During her early years in life she was a faithful member of the Bland Baptist Church. There were also times in which she attended the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located in Johnston, SC where her father was a member. Like her father, the late George Butler, she could carry a tune. We often laughed about how her voice drowned out our voices when we were singing, because it was just that powerful.

She relocated to Queens, New York in 1961 to start a new life after graduating from high school. Little did she know that when she left SC, that she would meet the love of her life, John Benjamin Staley on June 11th, 1961. It was always funny to hear stories of how mommy was so excited, when he came to meet her parents and ask for her hand in marriage that same year. Indeed love was in the air as they were joined in marriage in that same year on December 24th, 1961.

She joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Jamaica (Queens), New York in 1977. She was a phenomenal Sunday School teacher, Deaconess, a dedicated soup kitchen worker in the church, a member of numerous choirs such as the Evangelistic Choir, the Mass Choir and the Jackson Chorus. The Jackson Chorus was a legendary choir at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, that represents, down home southern style quartet, acapella gospel singing that was soul stirring and meant so much to her. She also became one of the mother’s of the church at the Mount Zion Baptist Church and she graciously served in these roles and other important roles in the church until the very end of her life.

Did anyone say bowling? She was one of the best bowlers New York ever saw. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Classics Bowling Team. She was a top scorer and a lot of times she would bowl better than her son Anthony! She was a great seamstress with her own sewing machine. She was handy at fixing things in the home much like her own mother. She was a great cook and one of the best drivers in New York! While she spent many years in New York, her heart was always in South Carolina and she truly loved her home church, Bland Baptist Church.

She left an amazing strong legacy that will not be forgetten. She was a selfless person who worked very hard for many years as housekeeper. She always put everyone else before her own needs. It is this type of inspiration that will carry us through these difficult times.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, John B. Staley. Through this union, God blessed the couple with eight beautiful children. Four children preceeded her in death, Barry F. Staley, Betty Isaac, Bennie Isaac and Bobbie Isaac. She was also preceeded in death by her only brother, Dea. John H. Butler.

She leaves a lasting legacy that is embedded in her loving family: two sons, Trustee Anthony Eric Staley of Johnston, South Carolina, and Curtis Isaac of Hopkins, South Carolina; two daugthers Dr. Carol Lanita (Dea. John) Abney of Saluda, South Carolina and Laverne Denise Staley of South Ozone Park, New York, five amazing granddaughters who she helped enter into this world and cared for them, Daeshnae K. Staley of Aiken, SC, Syreen N. Sharper, Ava G. Abney, Addison G. Abney and Alexia G. Abney all of Saluda, SC, a special brother in-law and a devoted sister, Dea.Wendell and Lanie Miles of Aiken, South Carolina; a special sister-in-law, Patricia Thompson of Lexington, SC, a special friend Walter Mae Abney of Saluda, SC (mother-in-love to Carol) and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, church family and friends that will miss her.

Mr. William "Tony" Anderson

Funeral Services for Mr. William “Tony” Anderson will be held 11:00am Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Casey Duncan Pastor and the Rev. Glenn H. Andrews , Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving family and friends at the residence. Viewing will be 2:00pm- 7:00pm Thursday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

William “Tony” Anderson, was called from this earthly life to his Heavenly reward on Monday, August 25, 2024, at Peidmont Augusta Healthcare Center, in Augusta. He was the son of Woodrow Anderson, Sr. and Sara Ann Andrews Anderson. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Oyster Bay, New York.

“Tony” as he was affectionately known, was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. He was a hardworking man and spent many years working as a welder for Tranter Industries in Edgefield.

Tony met, fell in love and married Omelia Talbert in 1968. Over 56 years, “Tony” shared his life, ups and downs, good and bad, and a lot of life’s milestones with the love of his life, Omelia Talbert. This was a bond that grew stronger as the years continued. This bond produced one son, Darrin Anderson. Tony was truly loved and will be missed dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow Jr., Charles Arthur, and Horace Anderson. Also, two sisters preceded him in death, Pearl Jean Emanuel and Mary Frances.

He leaves to love, honor, and cherish his memories, his beloved wife of 56 years, Omelia T. Anderson, of the home; a son, Darrin Anderson; two sisters, Elizabeth Coates, Philadelphia, PA and Gail Anderson, Aiken, SC, a brother, Nathan Anderson, Sr. (Louise), Phoenix AZ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Anderson, Marie Anderson, Yvonne Anderson, Alpha Carr, Waldorf, MD, Beatrice Plater, Edgefield, Annie Christie, Edgefield, Martha Walker, Edgefield, SC, Janie Ruth Talbert, McCormick, SC, Joanne Talbert, Greensboro NC, and Mildred Goodwin, an aunt, Farie Bell Andrews, Johnston, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Charles Nicholson

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Nicholson will be held 1:00pm Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church where the Rev. Winston. G. Oliphant is Pastor/ Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery on Highway 23 (Columbia Road, Johnston, SC).

Viewing will be from 11:00am - 6:00pm Friday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston. The family will receive family and friends at the residence.

Charles Nicholson, age 59, departed this early life on Augusta 20, 2024 at WellStar MCG, Augusta, GA. Charles was born in Johnston, SC on May 25. 1965 to the late Tol (Hamp) Nicholson and the late Annie Mae Marshall Nicholson.

Charles graduated from Strom Thurmond High in 1985. After high school he worked for Graniteville Company for 13 years. He then changed jobs and started working at Trantech Radiator Products for 19 years until he became ill and had to resign.

Charles joined Rosa Spring Baptist Church at an early age. Years later he was ordained as a Deacon.

His parents and brother, Alvin Nicholson, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife; Yvonne Bryant Nicholson of the home, one son; Charles J. Nicholson, of Aiken, SC; two daughters; Natalie Williams, of Trenton, SC and Tori Nicholson of Dallas, TX; four brothers; James Nicholson of Rochester, NY, Jerry Nicholson of Trenton, SC; John Nicholson of Edgefield, SC and Alfred (Beauty) Anthony of Nashville, TN; two sisters; Barbara Weaver, of Columbus, OH; Bessie Nicholson of Lexington, SC; two brother-in-laws, Luther Bryant and Nathaniel Bryant of Johnston; four sisters-in-laws; Janette Nicholson of Edgefield, SC; Sharon Griffin-Nicholson of Lexington, SC; Marie Williams and Delane Bryant both of Johnston, SC; eight grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Leomia Felder Haynes

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Leomia Felder Haynes will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Mt. Alpha Baptist Church with the Rev. Eldwin Griffin Pastor. The Rev. Lewis Burt will Officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will begin 1:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday, at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Leomia Felder Haynes was born on November 11, 1959, in Edgefield County, SC.She is the daughter of the late Enit and Lillie Mae Felder. She made her transition from this life into eternal rest early. Monday morning, August 5, 2024.

She was a graduate of the Strom Thurmond High School. She worked at Graniteville Mills for many years. After leaving there, she worked at the University Hospital in House Keeping until her retirement.

Leomia was formerly married to Robbie Haynes, Sr. They were blessed with two sons, Lionell Haynes and Robbie Haynes, Jr.

Leomia is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Robbie Haynes, Iii, Augusta, GA, and Jordan Haynes, Atlanta, GA, her parents, Enit and Lillie Mae Felde, five brothers, Willie, Enit, Jr., Ernest, James Louis, and John Henry Felder.

She is survived by five brothers, Clifton (Sandra), Calvin (Carol), George, Raymond, all of Johnston, SC, Curtis Ervin and Fred Lee, Florida, three sisters, Mary J., Betty E., and Eliza Mae, all of Johnston, SC, three sisters-in-law, Mary Lee, St. Albans, NY, Patricia Felder, Brooklyn, NY, and Barbara Felder, Greenwood, SC, two brothers-in-law, Bernard Haynes, and Patrick Tompson, Denmark, SC, and a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends!

Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr.

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr. were held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Rosa Spring Baptist Church, Rosa Spring Road, Johnston, SC 29832, with the Rev. Winston G. Oliphant, Pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Johnston, SC.

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Mr. Booker T. Williams, Jr., was called from this earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Dora Mae Williams and the late Booker T. Williams, Sr., on November 22, 1955, in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Booker T was educated in the schools of Edgefield County. He grew up and was baptized in the Rosa Spring Baptist Church. He was a hard worker who worked for many years for Amick Farms.

Booker T enjoyed being with family and friends. Numerous family and friends spent time laughing and talking sports (Atlanta Falcons) and life on his front porch. His fellowship and wit will forever be missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Booker T. Williams, Sr., and a brother, Willie Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Dora Mae Williams, Johnston, SC; children, Lamont (April) Herrin, Johnston, SC, Keyshea McKinney (Keith), Stratford, CT, Jermaine O. Walker, Greensboro, NC, Takisha (Chad) Gilchrist, Johnston, SC; brothers and sisters, Vivian (Willie J.) Mathis, Doris Ann Padgett, Paulette (Curtis) Burton, Clarence (Doris) Williams, Danny (Pam) Williams, Brenda (Ronni) Mathis, honorary sister, Julia (James) Childs, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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.