Albert Smith Sr.

Batesburg-Leesville

Mr. Albert Smith, Sr., son of the late Henry Smith, Sr. and Lula Mae Padgett Smith, was born July 7, 1939 in Saluda County, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Pruitt Health.

Albert attended Twin City High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was employed by T.A. Fore Company. 

He was married to the late Leila Mae Rabb Smith.  To this union, five children were born.

 Albert was preceded in death by seven sisters, Carrie Lou Smith Wise, Henrietta Smith Buckett, Mary Lee Smith Kearse, Minnie Bell Smith Robinson, Ella Rae Smith Leaphart, Venrietta Smith Jackson and Patricia Smith McKnight; two brothers, James Smith and Henry Smith, Jr.; and one grandson, Rashad Rabb.

Those left to cherish his precious memories and celebrate his home-going are:  three sons – Reverend Robert (Gloria) Rabb of Lynchburg, South Carolina and Albert (Lora) Smith, Jr. of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Robert (Edwina) Gantt; three daughters – Reverend Debbie Rabb and Lynette Smith, both of Lexington, South Carolina and Sharon Smith (Willie) Brunson of Gilbert, South Carolina; one brother-in-law – Edward McKnight; one sister-in-law – Martha Smith; a special cousin – Johnny Jackson; someone he loved like a daughter – Gail Keisler; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Shirleen Tolen Adams

Shirleen Tolen Adams

Shirleen Tolen Adams departed this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.

She was born in Saluda County, South Carolina to the late Ed and Sallie Tolen. She attended Twin City High School in Lexington County School District 3 in Batesburg-Leesvlle, South Carolina. She worked for Gills Carting and Tyson Sewing Company for many years.

Shirleen was preceded in death by her father, Ed Tolen, mother, Sallie Gant Holmes and step-father Ross Holmes; brothers, Thomas Tolen and Edward Tolen; sisters, Joyce Norris, Perrin Tolen and Bobby Gray; husband, William Adams, and a very special companion of 19 years, Rory Byrd.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: three daughters, Shirley Tolen, Boston, Massachusetts, Michelle Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Stacey Jones, Lexington, South Carolina; one son, Terry Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania; one adopted son, Vernon Adams, Norristown, Pennsylvania; three adopted daughters, Kendra Tolen, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Shaquayla Coles and Shaquana Coles, both of Columbia, South Carolina; one adopted great-grandson, Sincere Coles of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; one sister, Sallie Ann Adams, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two brothers, Carl Tolen and Johnnie Tolen, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was deeply loved, and will be missed by her loved ones and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and sorrowing friends.

Mildred Morgan Springs

Johnston, SC

Mildred Morgan Springs was born October 20, 1929 in Edgefield County, South Carolina to the late Waldo and Sophie Morgan.  She was the 11th of the twelve children born to this union and she loved her siblings dearly. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Mildred was educated in Edgefield County until the 6th grade.  The balance of her education came from a full, well-lived life. She amassed a wealth of knowledge that she so willingly shared with others whether you wanted it or not.

Mildred was baptized and raised to love and fear God in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  She later joined the Seventh-day Adventist faith and served in many capacities at the Johnston Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her ministry extended far beyond the walls of any church doing what she could where she could.

Mildred was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late James Leonard Springs on November 22, 1944.  They made their home in Johnston, South Carolina.  To this union, six children were born: Ella Mae, Lenny, Melvin, Brenda, Marvene and Mildred Elaine.

Mildred enjoyed LIFE!  She reveled in cooking, gardening, socializing in person and on the phone.  She served as the President of the Helping Hands Club for several years.  She also was a faithful member and officer of the Star Bright Christmas Saving Club. Mildred served in many capacities in the 70+ years of membership at Johnston Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Wherever she could be found, she would be found strutting with authority.

She leaves to cherish her memory a host of family and friends.

Children: Ella Mae Springs Jones, Lexington, South Carolina; Lenny F. Springs, Charlotte, North Carolina; Melvin (Mattie) Springs, Trenton, South Carolina; Marvene S. Carey, North Augusta, South Carolina; Mildred Elaine Springs-McCottry, Columbia, South Carolina.

Grandchildren: Valjean (Raven) Favor, Lenny L. (Katrena) Springs, Byron (Ericka) Springs-McCottry, Melva  Springs, Kyshia L. Carey, Mel Springs, Bertron Harris (Jessica) Beard II, Mari Springs, Joi (O’Neil) Gilliam, John Leonard Carey, and Elyse Bailey.

Great-grandchildren: Deshona Hawes, Princess Springs, Matthew Coverson-Springs, Myles Coverson-Springs, Bertron Harris Beard III, Erin Springs-McCottry, Kyle Leonard Springs-McCottry, Braylon Springs, Morgan Coverson-Springs, Jaden Beard, Katelyn Taylor, Lawson Springs, Synclaire Gilliam, Koleman LJ Springs and Sullivan Gilliam.

Great-great-grandchildren: Tamari King, Jurnee Hawes and Saige Reynolds.

Sister: Rose (James) Bethea, Richmond, Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located at 1339 Columbia Road, Johnston, SC 29832.  Masks are requested.

Mildred Springs Graveside Service
Time: Jul 30, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Ronny Mae Boyd Hill

Johnston, SC

Ronny Mae Boyd Hill

Ronny Mae Boyd Hill was born December 23, 1958, in Ridge Spring- Monetta, SC.  She was the daughter of the late Henry Boyd and Fannie Washington. She departed this earthly life on June 25, 2021, in Sparta, Georgia.

Ronny was educated in the Aiken County Schools.

She was a farm worker in the nursery.

She will be truly missed by her beloved family.

Those who will cherish her memories are , her husband, Bobby Lee Hill, North Augusta, SC,  daughters, April Foulks, Germany and Fantasia Holloway, Barnwell, SC,  sons, Travis Boyd, Dillon, SC,  Timothy Boyd, Augusta, GA,  and DeWayne Boyd, Allendale, SC,  brother, Joe Boyd, Saluda, SC, sister, Betty Ann (Connell) Smith, Ridge Spring, SC, 8 grandchildren, mother-in-law, Gladys Hill, North Augusta, SC, 2 aunts, Elizabeth Edwards, Johnston, SC, and Willie Mae Jackson, Batesburg, SC,  sisters-in-law, Annie Corley, North Augusta, SC, and Sarah (Steven) Lawver, Augusta, GA, brothers-in-law, Bennie Ray Hill, Middletown, OH, Pernanza Hill and Ricky Hill, North Augusta, SC, Curtis Hill, Texas, Eugene (Chenetta) Hill, Maryland, David (Minnie) Mckie and Tommy Key, both of North Augusta, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.

Johnny Anthony Bryant

Johnston, SC

Johnny Anthony (Tony) Bryant of Johnston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born May 15, 1965, to the late Johnny Luther Bryant and Hattie Merriweather Bryant. .

He was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School.

He was employed with Stone Manufacturing and Amick Farms.

Tony was a very enjoyable person to family and friends.

Those who will forever cherish his memories include his wife, Catherine Bryant, daughters, Brittany Bryant, McCormick, SC, and Lexus Young, Ridge Spring, SC, son, Derrell Jackson, McCormick, SC, brothers,  Luther (Lena) Bryant, Johnston, SC, Nate Bryant, Edgefield, SC., sisters, Hattie Marie Williams, Johnston, SC, Ora Delane Bryant, Johnston, SC, Yvonne (Charles) B. Nicholson, Johnston, SC, Johnnie Mae Dobbs, Trenton, SC, Albert (Pinkie) Bryant, Jr. and Freddie Merriweather, both of Johnston, SC and George Merriweather, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 3 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sara Marshall

Johnston, SC

Sara Marshall was born August 9, 1962, in Edgefield County, SC. She was the daughter of James B. Marshall and Elizabeth Edwards. She entered the sunset of her life on June 23, 2021.

She was employed with the Plastic Product of the South as a Machine Operator.

Sara was such a sweet woman who was well known in the community. She would do what was needed for all and especially her family. She loved to cook and was good at it.

She was preceded in death by her son, Eric Marshall.

Those who will cherish her memories are: daughters, Jessica Murph and Teresa Marshall, son, Jonathan Marshall, brothers, Johnny Marshall, Henry Marshall and James Marshall, sisters, Mary Ann Morton, Lois Marshall and Lou Ann Marshall, grandchildren, A’Mir Marshall, Dennis Murph, Jaeden Murph and Deiuyonne Marshall, Montrell Marshall, Antwawon Marshall, Taniya Minick, Connellus Marshall, Austin Marshall and Detron Marshall, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Nicolus Brown

Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Mr. Nicolus “Nick” Maurice Brown, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was born May 3, 1977 to Patricia Tolen Brown and Manuel L. Brown.

He resided in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was educated in the Lexington County School system in Batesburg-Leesville. He was a past employee of Lizard’s Thicket in Lexington, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined Wesley Chapel CME Church of Batesburg-Leesville.

Nick leaves behind to cherish his memories: his parents – Patricia Tolen Brown of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Manuel L. Brown of Wagener, South Carolina; children Malik, Mariah and Messiah Brown, all of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; siblings – Shrwan Nicole Brown and Stephanie Rowe, both of Lexington, South Carolina, Zachary (Sarah) Brown and Olivia Brown, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; nieces – Shadaijah Haltiwanger of Lexington, South Carolina and Payton Fuller of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; nephews – Shaheem Haltiwanger and Tavarus Rowe, both of Lexington, South Carolina; great-nephew and niece – Gregory and Gabrielle Boyd of Lexington, South Carolina; a host of aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many sorrowing friends, special friendships include Debra and Stephanie Risinger, Melvin Williams, Ollie Smith, and Ja’Ree Brown.

Mr Michael Robinson

Mr. Michael Robinson

April 7, 2021 Batesburg

Mr. Michael B. Robinson was called home on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He was born to the late Everlean Robinson but was raised by his grandparents, the late Arthur and Lessie Williams.

Michael was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Robinson. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: two sisters – Fannie Mae Denny of the home and Phyllis “Dimp” Carter of Columbia, South Carolina; two aunts – Eartha Ruth Miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloria Williams of Lexington, South Carolina; his treasured best friend – Max Robinson; sister/cousin – Angela Rena Williams of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Wallace Humphrey, Jr.

Wallace Humphrey, Jr.

March 1, 2021 Batesburg

MR. WALLACE HUMPHREY, JR., 69, was born June 28, 1951 in Lexington County, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina.

He was the third born son of the late Grace Green Humphrey and Wallace Humphrey, Sr. Wallace was educated in the public schools of Edgefield County, graduating from W.E. Parker High School, Class of 1970.

Wallace was the first black police officer in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He was also employed by Amos & Sons Funeral Homes for many years. He was well known in the midlands of South Carolina and beyond.

Wallace was a member of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina where he was a Trustee and a member of the Mass Choir. Wallace was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Ira Lee Humphrey and John D. Humphrey; a sister, Joyce Makonnen; an aunt, Virginia Casteal and a close cousin, Ellis Green.

Those left to celebrate his life and cherish his memories include: a loving wife – Yvonne Watson Humphrey of the home; two daughters – Erica (Nelson) Abney of Gilbert, South Carolina and Adria Humphrey of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two sons – Frederick (Keiona) Julie of Clinton, South Carolina and Dexter (Eve) Julie of Lexington, South Carolina; a granddaughter reared in the home – ShaRece Humphrey of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; four sisters – Gloria Green of Ninety-Six, South Carolina, Juanita Coleman of Columbia, South Carolina, Diane (James) Cancer of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Mae Dean Denny of Augusta, Georgia; one cousin who was like a brother – Ira Green, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina; four sisters-in-law – Annie Caughman of Lexington, South Carolina, Judy (Joe) Lewis of Augusta, Georgia, Shelby (David) Clark and Yvonne S. Watson, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; six brothers-in-law – James W. (Betty) Watson of Salley, South Carolina, James E. Watson of Prosperity, South Carolina, Tommy (Frances) Watson of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Russell Watson and Joe (Phyllis) Watson, both of Lexington, South Carolina and Taskete Makonnen of Laurel, Maryland; special loved ones – Shawanda and Fred Parker; fourteen grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends and associates who will miss his presence in the B-L community.

Josh Martin Jr.

MR. JOSH MARTIN, JR., 70, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda, South Carolina.

Mr. Josh Martin, Jr.

Born in Saluda County, South Carolina on March 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Annell Gortman and the late Josh Martin, Sr. He attended Lexington County schools and was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.

Josh was employed by the Town of Batesburg-Leesville for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Louise Martin; two daughters, Elvina James and Mary Alice Adams; two grandsons, Jonathan Sulton and Jessie James; two brothers, Rosell Martin and Jimmie Marshall; four sisters, Rose Virginia Gantt, Annie Ruth Hill, Ann Wallace and Betty Jean Gunter.

Those left to cherish his memories include: his daughter – Maconya Kinard (Willie Brown) of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one son – LaQuarius Brannon of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one aunt – Fannie Mae Martin; one sister – Rhonda (Jabbar) Simpkins of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; one brother – John Arthur Langford of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; two grandsons – Marcus Smith and Rashard Lee, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Services handled by Amos & Sons Funeral Home of Batesburg-Leesville