Ms. Joan Frazier

Columbia, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Joan Frazier will be held 1:00pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC. The Rev. Lewis Burt will officiate and be the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing for Ms. Frazier will be 11:00am - 6:00pm at the Funeral Home.

Joan Frazier was born November 12, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Maybanks Frazier and the Late Maggie Lue Pixley Frazier.

SHe was educated in the Edgefield/Saluda County Public Schools and she also attended classes at the Babcock Center. She was raised in Johnston, SC and lived there until she moved to Columbia. SC.

Joan was baptized at a young age at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where she and her family served until she had a change in circumstances.

Joan had many interest. Some of her interest included Eating, talking on the phone, listening to old school music watching “Little House on the Prarie”, and keeping up with “Her” soap operas. She had a huge heart for people , especially her family and sports were important too. Her favorite Football team was The Pittsburgh Steelers, She liked Basketball Wrestling and even playing cards. She really was a fun person to be around and she will forever be missed by her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her son, Cedric Frazier, a sister, Mary Lou Frazier, and her parents.

She leaves to love, honor and cherish her memories, her siblings, Leila Frazier, Irmo, SC, Deloris Bush(Willie), Johnston, SC, Early Mae Watson (Thomas) Saluda, SC, Willie Lee Frazier (Lizzie), Johnston, SC and Stanley Frazier (Felicia), Ridge Spring, SC; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Mr. Jammy Weaver

Johnston, SC/Augusta, GA- Funeral Services for Mr. Jammy Weaver will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Mt. Alpha Baptist Church with the Rev. Eldwin Griffin, Pastor. Interment will follow the services at the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Johnston, SC. Viewing will be 1:00pm- 5:00pm Sunday and 11:00am-2:00pm Monday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Jammy was a barber and he also worked at

Ms. Valerie Melford

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Valerie Melford will be held12:00pm, Noon Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Valerie Hammond Melford was born May 23,1956 in Johnston SC to the late John Henry Hammond and Georgia Bell Davis Hammond. She transitioned to her eternal home on May 18,2025. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory Daughters Cheryl ( Paul ) O'Neil of Deleware, Josephine Swindler of Georgetown SC, Sons Kevin Melford Ocala, Florida, Jeffery (Anolrea) Melford Ocala, Florida,  Sisters Floria Watkins , and Fannie ( Jessie) Wertz, both of Johnston SC, Lether (Emmanuel) James Aiken Sc One Aunt Fannie Moore  7 Grand Children 1 Great grand and a host of nieces and nephews

Mrs. Fairy Bell Pixley

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mrs. Fairy Bell Pixley will be held 3:00pm Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Bland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Frederick Williams, will be the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Fairy Bell Pixley was born May 30, 1936, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter pf the late Simon Williams, Sr., and Leona Johnson Williams. She departed this earthly life on May 16, 2025, at the Edgefield Post Acute Rehab Center.

She was a member of the Bland Baptist Church. She attended faithfully until her health failed.

She attended the Edgefield County Schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, children, Betty Jean Rouse, Walter Pixley, Jr., grandson, Gary Pixley, siblings, Simon Williams, Jr., Emmie Smith, Johnny Clarence Williams, Cleveland Williams, Bobby Williams, Mary Pendarvis and James Williams. brother in-law, Clifford Huckabee.

Those who will cherish her memories: her son, Ronnie Pixley, grandchildren, Torice and Tavis, sisters, Dorothy Huckabee, Roosevelt, NY,  Cheryl Butler (David), Johnston, SC,  John Robert Williams (Brenda),  Norfolk , VA, a aunt, Valeria Daniels, Aiken, SC and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Mr. Linwood Coleman

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Linwood Coleman will be held 1:0pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Johnston with the Rev. Lonnie Jones, Officiating/ Eulogist. Viewing will be 11:00am- 5:00pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

Linwood Coleman was born April 12, 1962. He was the second child of James Donnie Coleman and Minnie Bell Stidem Coleman. He was called from labour to reward on May 16, 2025 at the Edgefield Post Acute Rehab Center after an extended illness.

Before his illness, Linwood was strong, silent man who loved his family and was a hard worker. He worked for many years as a logger.

Linwood was preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Coleman and a sister-in-law, Jameka Coleman.

Linwood leaves to love honor and remember his passing, five children, Nicolas Key, Linwood Coleman, Jr, Derrick Coleman(Tatisha Johnson) Lavoris Coleman(Chalina Dortch) and Tyrick Sunkett; six siblings, James Donnie Coleman, Jr, Marvin Coleman (Gail), Ray Coleman (Cynthia), Christopher Coleman, Maurice Coleman and Shanika Coleman and many other family and friends.

Mr. George Moore

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. George Moore will be held 2:00pm Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Springfield Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Moore was achild of Woodrow Moore and Josie Mae Holloway Moore, was born on July 12, 1947. He entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2025 at his residence, loved by his family. He was a Logger for many years.

He leaves to love honor and cherish the memories his wife, Jean Plair-Moore, Harriet Hall (Charles), Jonathan Moore, Shanita Moore, Monica Parker and Gail Brown, thirteen grandchildren and a great grandchild; brother, William(Jennie) Moore, Edgefield, SC; sisters, Ruby Pearl White, and Doris Turner all of Edgefield, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rev. Robert Butler

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Rev. Robert Butler will be held 2:00pm Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Beasley, Pastor. The Rev. Sammie Williams will be the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Viewing will be 12:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday April 20, 2025 at Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Robert Butler was born on February 2, 1947, in Saluda County, to the late Amos and Mary Butler. Robert was preceded in death by two brothers- James and Elijah Butler, one sister- - Lila Jones, and one daughter – Roberta Lisa Butler. Robert Butler entered into everlasting peace on April 15, 2025, at his residence.

Robert received his secondary education from Ridge Spring High School. He did his apprenticeship at Daniel’s Barber Shop in Saluda and later opened and ran his own business on March 22, 1969, at the age of 22, God called Robert into the Gospel Ministry on April 29, 2001. He preached his initial sermon at Young Piney Grove Baptist Church in Trenton, SC. Robert became an ordained minister on June 30, 2002, and served in this capacity at several area churches. He later became a graduate of the Minister Alliance of Aiken.

Robert leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Patsy Butler, 2 sons – Reggie Gaines and Garrick Wallace, 7 daughters – Sonya Butler Washington, Miriam Butler Tanksley, Tuwanda Coats, Denise (Jimmy) Lodato, Chanate (George) Buchanan, Charlene Coats, and Shari (Arthur) Broomfield, 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 sisters – Lucinda Gordon, Dorothy (James) Smith, Clara (Theodore) Burton, 1 step sister, Mary Felton, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends, and special Caregivers, Kathy Culver, Natasha Hampton, Damien Bryant, Kenneth Spring, Janet Daniels and Raven Harris.

Mr. Harry Carter, Jr.

Edgefield, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Harry Carter, Jr. will be held 2:00pm Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Republican Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten, Pastor. Interment will follow at the Jeter Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am to 6:00pm Friday April 18, 2025 at Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Harry Carter, Jr. was born October 28, 1967, to the late Harry Carter, Sr., and Annie Carter. He departed this

earthly life on April 10, 2025, in Augusta, GA.

He was a lifelong residence of Edgefield, SC. He was a member of Republican Grove Baptist Church. He was educated in the Edgefield County School System and was employed with George Harrison Paint and Body Shop.

Harry was a people person and enjoyed the company of young people. He loved having fun with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Michelle Holmes, McCormick, SC, and Aniyus La’heaven Carter, Greenville, SC, five grandchildren, and one great grand, his mother, Annie Carter, three sisters, Beatrice Carter, Rachel Carter, and Michelle Carter, all of Edgefield, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Also, his favorite cousin, Annie Pearl Harris.

Mr. George Junior Childs

Aiken, SC-Funeral Services for Mr. George Junior Childs will be held 2:00pm Thursday, April 10, 2025. at the Pine Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Casey Duncan is Pastor, the Rev. Jerome Coleman will officiate and the Rev. Stacy Mills will be the Eulogist. Viewing will be 11:00am -6:00pm.

Mr. George Childs, Jr., better known as Sonny, life began August 31, 1944, in Saluda County, South Carolina. A son to the late George, Sr. and Mary Ann Martin Childs. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.

George grew up in South Carolina, however later in life he would move to North Carolina. In October 2018 he would return to South Carolina to be with family.

George was a man of many trades that made him a very talent man. While in North Carolina he worked construction for many years. In his spare time, he loved gardening.

George was a faithful member of Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized at an early age. He was a member of the Young Men of Honor Society.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by three siblings. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories one sister; Tilda Ann Verdell of Philadelphia, PA; three brothers: Wallace (Delorise) Childs and Jerome Childs of Aiken, SC, and James (Julia) Childs of Ward, SC; one-brother-in-law, Elijah Burton, Jr of Johnston, SC; a very special caregiver Ms. Marshall Hightower of Passion with a Purpose ; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved ones.

Willie James Hopkins, Jr

Ward, SC- Graveside Services for Mr. Willie James Hopkins, Jr. will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Bacon Chapel Burial Ground in Ridge Spring, SC. THe Bishop Billy Smith will Officiate. Viewing will be11:00am- 5:00 pm Monday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston. Interment will follow the Service.

Willie J. Hopkins, Jr., 44, was the son of Willie J. Ho[kins, Sr., and the late Willie Mae Hopkins. He was born May 19, 1980, in Greenwood, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Mr. Hopkins was educated in the public schools in Saluda County, South Carolina, and received his High School Diploma. Also, he received his CDL for Truck Driving under Prime Driving School. Afterwards. He became a driver for Valley Protein which is now Darling Ingredients.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Hopkins and his brother, Lowond Hopkins, Sr.

Those left to cherish his precious memories are his father and step mother, Wille and Dorilene Hopkins, Sr., Ward, SC, one step brother and one step sister, Julius Coleman, Leesville, SC, and Vermone A. Coleman, Irmo, SC, nephew and niece, Lowond (LJ) and Gracie Hopkins, Gilbert, SC, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and adopted nieces and nephews of the home.