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.

John Henry Butler

Johnston, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. John Henry Butler will be held 1:00pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Bland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, Pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family request no viewing.

Mr. Butler was a retired veteran in the Army.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimya Hayes (Keith), two sons, Terrell Bailey and Roderick Butler(Rachel).

Ricky Martin, Jr.

Sumter, SC-Funeral Services for Mr. Ricky Martin Jr. will be held 2:00pm Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be 11:00am- 6:00pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Funeral Home..

He is survived by, children, Janiah Moore, Ricky Martin, III, Anyla Martin, and Rashard Martin, Rickeria Martin; his mother, Imogene Martin, Edgefield, SC , six siblings, Belinda Bethune(Preston), Alabama, Ashley Martin, Alabama, and Shannon Martin, Johnston, SC, Travis Martin, Terrence Martin and Brandon Martin all of Johnston, SC; a special friend, Kim Gilliam, Sumter, SC; aunts and uncle, Jacqueline Martin, Ella Adrena Martin (Cheyenne), Vivian Martin and Fred Martin all of Johnston, SC and a host of other relatives and friends.

Harry Brown

Johnston, SC- Memorial services for Mr. Harry Brown will be held 3:00pm Saturday , March 17, 2024 at the Chamber of Commerce in Johnston, SC. There will be no viewing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, JoAnne English, two sons, Robert and Melvin Dukes.

He is survived by a loving wife of 29+ years, Ella Mae Dukes, of the home, a daughter, Joyce Dukes, Panama City, FL, sons, Richard Dukes, Thomas Dukes and Charles Dukes all of Johnston, SC three brothers, Shelly Randolph (Joleen), Charles Randolph, and Charles Jenkins and a host of other relatives and friends.

George Dukes

Trenton, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. George Dukes will be held 2:00pm Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Faith Outreach Apostolic Center, Ridge Spring, SC, with the Bishop Alvin Ligon, Jr. Pastor. The Pastor Keith Ligons will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am- 6:00pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

HE is survived by two children, Elka Weaver( Quincy) and Deleyonne Merriweather, Trenton, SC; his mother, Betty Jean Satterwhite Dukes, Edgefield, SC two brothers, Willie Dukes ( Erica), Edgefield, SC and Jerome Dukes, ( ) Johnston, SC, and a sister, Deloris Glover, Edgefield, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Horace "Big Shot" West

Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. Horace “Big Shot” West will be held 2:00pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Oliphant, Pastor and the Rev. Melvin Searles, Officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am-6PM Friday March 8, 2024 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Horace (Big Shot) West was born to the late Earl West, Sr., amd Willie Mae West on March 3, 1952, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood, SC.

Horace was a Professional Truck Driver all his life until his health declined and then he retired.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn West, Earl West, Sr., and Willie Mae West, Bryan West, Myrtis Benson, and Jo Ann Wilhite West.

Horace leaves to honor his memories, 5 daughters, April and Shell West, Detroit Michigan, Libby Abney, Aiken, SC, Kiesha (Chad) Gilchrist, Johnston, SC, Candice (Ronnie) Bussey, Johnston, SC. 5 sons, Tony (Helen) Merriweather, Spartanburg, SC, Travis (Renada) Key, Robert (Tine) West, Obryon (Aranica) Bussey, all of Johnston, SC, 34 grandchildren, 38 great- grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, siblings, seven sisters, Alafar West Callaham, Earllie Mae Smith, Ora (Dennis), Brown, Henrietta (Cleveland) Andeson, Virginia West, Zetha West, Jackie (Lamont) Thurmond, 4 brothers, Earl (Mattie) West, Jr., Ollie (Jessica) West, Bobby (Angela) West, Bernard (Patricia) West, 1 daughter-in-law, Davina West, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Korey K. Williams

North Augusta, SC-Graveside Services for Mr. Korey K. Williams will be held 12 Noon Saturday, February 24, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Viewing will be held 11am-6pm Friday, February 23 at the Funeral Home.

Korey Kinta Williams, 46 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 3, 1977 in Edgefield SC, to Leonard and Ann Williams. He was a resident of North Augusta, SC and was a 1995 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. Korey had a zest for life and was loved by many.

Korey is survived by his mother Ann Williams and step-father James Jones, his father Leonard Willams and step-mother Debra Williams, three sons Ashton, Logan, and Korey Jr. one sister Nicole Mance (Aldwin), two brothers, Desmond Slaughter (Cassandra),  Sheldon Garrett, a significant other, Kimberly Glover and her sons Jared and Zander, and a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and his Crew of friends. 

Mr. Larry Hill, Jr

Charlotte, NC-Funeral services for Mr. Larry Hill Jr. will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Rosa Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Oliphant, Pastor/Officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday at Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

Our beloved Larry was born on July 20, 1959. He was one of six children born to Larry Hill and Eva Sue Culbreath Hill. Larry departed this earthly life and transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Larry was a spiritual man who had much reverence for the Lord.

He received his formal education in the Edgefield County Public Schools and attended the Strom Thurmond High School.

Larry was a hard worker who provided for himself and his family. He worked as a truck driver for a while. He worked at Amick Farms for many years and when he moved to Charlotte, NC, he worked for the city of Charlotte.

Larry enjoyed life. He was thought of as a funny, loveable guy. He was a good and decent person who was kind-hearted, giving and a sharing individual. He would be there for you in your time of need. He was a die-hard Carolina Panthers fan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Hill and Eva Sue Culbreath Hill. and a brother, Jack Hill.

He leaves to love honor and cherish his memory; brothers, Bill Hill (Gail), Robert Hill (Patricia Hill) who he truly loved), George Hill, and Michael Hill (Naomi), sisters, Gloria Hill (Barry), and Janice Hill.; uncles, Robert Etheredge, Jimmy Etheredge, and Cleveland Etheredge and a host of nieces, nephews’ other relatives and friends.

Deacon Larry Wendell Holston

Ward, SC- Funeral services for Deacon Larry Wendell Holston will be held 11:00am Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Ridge Hill Baptist Church with the Reverend Donald Hall, Pastor/Eulogist. Viewing will be Wednesday 11:am -6:00pm. Visitation will be 6:00pm- 7:00pm Wednesday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Mr. Larry W. Holston, 73, resided in Ward, South Carolina before he transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Spartanburg, SC. Larry was born September 3, 1950. He was the son of Willie Calvin Holston, Sr. and Pearl Holston.

Larry accepted Christ at an early age and joined Ridge Hill Baptist Church, Ridge Spring, South Carolina. He served there faithfully for many, many years. He attended the public schools of Saluda County, graduating from Saluda County Schools. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army. He honorably served his country in the Vietnam War.

Following his service, Larry became employed with the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. He worked there for 30+ years helping and elevating family and friends .

He was married to Vivian Andrews Holston until her untimely death in 2019.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Willie Calvin Holston, Sr. and a sister, Grace Helen Holston.

Those left to cherish his memories include two children, Christopher Holston, Atlanta, GA and Tiffaney Holston-Tolen (Eric), Spartanburg, SC; a brother, Willie Calvin Holston, Jr. (Mabel), Ridge Spring, SC; three sisters, Pearlstine Walker and Barbara Reedy(Eugene) both of Aiken, SC and Vernell Williams (Larry), Johnston, SC; four grandchildren- Tre’Vioun Holston, Brooklynn Holston, Crsaunda Jones and JerMya Tolen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many sorrowing friends.