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.

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.

Betty Jean Strom Norman

Edgefield, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Betty Jean Strom Norman will be held 2:30pm Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Oscar Brown, Pastor/ Officiating Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am -6:00pm Thursday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.

She was born July 9 , 1954 the daughter of Harrison Strom and Elizabeth Bacon Strom.

She worked for many years in Greenwood County at Carolina Pride.

She leaves to love and cherish her memory a brother Leo (Althea) Strom and may other cherished family and friends.

Jaheim Ahmad Mathis

Johnston, SC - Funeral services for Mr. Jaheim Ahmad Mathis will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Shaws Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Walker is the Pastor/ Eulogist, The Rev. Winston Oliphant will Officiate. Interment will follow in the Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Johnston, SC.

Viewing will be 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Jaheim Ahmad Mathis was born to his parents, Richard Mathis, Jr. and Winifar Jean Mathis, on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He gained his wings and went to heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at WellStar Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia at the tender age of 22.

Jaheim grew up with his parents and his older brother, Byron Tyrell Mathis, in Johnston, South Carolina. Everyone that knew Jaheim loved him for his characteristic smile and infectious personality. He enjoyed traveling, hanging out with friends, spending time with his family, and attending sporting events.

Jaheim was an avid lover of sports. His favorite teams were the Strom Thurmond Rebels, South Carolina Gamecocks, and the Dallas Cowboys. As a young boy, it was his dream to play football in high school, college, and in the NFL. Jaheim attended Strom Thurmond High School where he graduated in 2020. While at Strom Thurmond High School, he was a starter on the football team as the left tackle on the offensive line. He went on to attend Limestone University on a football scholarship where he studied general business and played tight end for the Limestone Saints.

Jaheim is survived by his father (Richard Mathis, Jr.), his mother (Winifar Mathis), his brother (Byron Mathis), his sister-in-law (Valeria Lee), his niece (Laila Mathis), his grandmother (Edna Mathis), the love of his life (Taylor Smith), his dog (Ghost), and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Margaret R. (Jackson) Gray

Hephzibah, GA- Funeral Services for Mrs. Margaret R. Gray will be held 11:00am Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Augusta, GA. The Rev. Xavier Creekmur, Pastor/Officiating; and the Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Mine Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnston, SC. Viewing will be Thursday October 19, 2023 11:00am- 6:00pm at Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC. The family will receive family and friends at the residence in Hepzibah.

Margaret R. (Jackson) Gray was born May 6, 1948 to Elijah and Lillie Bell (Mathis) Jackson all of Johnston, SC. She attended South Carolina public schools and was one of the first black students to graduate from Strom Thurmond High School in 1966. She was a member of Bland Baptist Church in Johnston, SC. At the age of 20 years old, she married the late John Elzia Gray, the son of the late Willie and Bennie Lee (Honey) Gray.  She and her husband traveled a lot in service to their country. She graduated from Kerr Business College, and attended Georgia Military.  She later joined Beulah Grove Baptist Church where she served as the Accountability Director as well as participated in several ministries such as the Card and Craft Ministry.  She had a love for math, crochet, jewelry making, cooking and reading. She loved God and people. She was a good-hearted person who loved to smile and make people laugh. She enjoyed encouraging people and helping those in need.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Cheryl Gray of Fairburn, GA and Daryl (Jaime Battle) Gray of Marietta, GA, two sisters Mary Lillie (Ulysees) Johnson of Laurinburg, NC, Delores (Sigmon) Jones of Hempstead, NY, one brother-in-law James (Gail) Gray, sisters-in-law Mildred Gray, Sarah Richardson both of Johnston, SC, Virginia Gray of Lodi NJ, Grace Gray of Patterson, NJ, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler

Aiken, SC- Funeral Services for Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler will be held 1:00pm Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Casey Duncan Pastor and the Rev erend Dr. Jerome Coleman , Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Viewing will be 11:00am - 6:00pm Thursday at Amos & Sons Funeral Home. and the family will recieve family and friends at her residence in Aiken.

Catherine Teresa Coleman Butler was born November 14, 1953, in Edgefield County to the late Deacon Wille Lee Coleman, Sr and Rosa Belle Harris Coleman She peacefully entered into rest at her home on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

She was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield, SC, class of 1971. Soon after, she married Fred Norman Butler Jr. She worked in textile at Graniteville mill (Townsend) for nearly 20 years, then she moved into customer service at The Pantry, where she worked until 2002. She worked at Riegel Mill as the canteen attendant for nearly 2 years.

She leaves behind four beautiful children who love her dearly. Stephanie (Abdul) Mohammed , Fred "Pop" (Connie) Butler III, Ryan Butler, and Casey (Tony Brown) Butler, all of Aiken, SC. Catherine has 9 grandchildren who love and adore her. Braylin Griffin, Domonique Charley, Chastity Abney, Sofia Akut, Ja'Ryaih Butler, Toniya Briggs, Kimora Williams, Kaziya Williams, Camden Williams, and Niriyah Butler who preceded in death. She was also a GREAT grandmother to Domonique (DJ) Charley Jr., Juwan "Ju" Foulks Jr., and Keylan White, whom she affectionately called "Puna".

Catherine has 3 brothers: Rev. Dr. Jerome (Frances) Coleman of Columbia, SC,  Clyde T. Coleman of Norfolk, VA, Odell (Yvonne) Coleman of Columbia, SC. Three who proceded her in death: Rev. James A. Harris, Jacob S. Coleman, and Willie Lee Coleman., Jr.  She has four sisters: Jannie (Kenny) Molyneaux of Columbia, SC, Nylor P. Coleman of Dallas GA, Doris (Allen) Johnson of North Augusta, SC, and Elder Corine (Leslie) Simpkins of Graniteville SC. 2 Aunts Carrie (Councilman Frank) Daniel of Ward, SC. and Lola Belle Butler of Johnston, SC and 1 Uncle M.C. (Phoebe) Harris, Corona NY. She also has 10 sisters-in-law, 8 brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephew, and cousins. 

Master Sergeant John Albert Watson

Graveside Services for Master Sergeant John Albert Watson will be held 11:00am Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Garden, Johnston. Interment will follow. Reverend Willie Patten, Jr will Officiate.

Master Sergeant John Albert Watson was born to the late Willie and Ella Townson Watson on July 3, 1945 in Edgefield County, SC.

At an early age, he was baptized at the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He was a 1964 graduate of W.E. Parker High School in Edgefield, SC. He worked at Federal Pacific in Edgefield, SC for several years.

He was drafted in the United States Army in 1967. In the Army, he served during the Vietnam Conflict. He received the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and many other awards. He was a member of the 122nd Engineer Battalion in Edgefield, SC, where he worked as a technician. On one of his more memorable deployments, he served in Bosnia (Operation Iraqi Freedom.) He served over 33 years in the military.

He was married to Betty Griffin Watson. This union was blessed with two children. Lisa Watson Dunbar and Christopher Scott Watson.

He leaves to remember and salute his memory, his children, Lisa (Allen) Dunbar, Beech Island, SC and Christopher (Marissa) Watson, Temecula, CA; three grandchildren, D’Andre Dunbar, Layla Mae Watson, and Scott Jacob Watson, two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Lailan Dunbar; a sister, Evorn (Albert) Drumming, Trenton, SC; an aunt, Minnie Buggs, Passaic NJ; two sisters-in-law, Debra Griffin, Trenton, SC, Patsy Mosley, Johnston, SC; two brothers-in-law, Toney (Cora) Griffin, Edgefield, SC and Michael (Petina) Waldo, Saluda, SC; special friends, Fred Marshall, Ronnie Hammond, Paul Collins, Ollie West and Arthur West; and a host of special nieces and nephews whom he loved so much and would do anything for them (smile) and other family members and friends.

Stephen Edward Walker (Steve)

Johnston, SC- Graveside services for Mr. Stephen Edward Walker (Steve) will be held 1:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Reverend Alfred Bates, Pastor, and the Reverend Lonnie Jones, Officiating. Interment will follow. Viewing will be 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home.