Ms. Blanche Evelyn Davenport

Batesburg, SC - Homegoing Services for Ms. Blanche Evelyn Davenport, 76, will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the St. Mark Baptist Church, 337 Devil’s Backbone Rd, Leesville, SC, where Pastor Rev. Dr. Amos O. Harling, Jr., will officiate.

Visitation for Ms. Blanche Evelyn Davenport will be Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.

Ms. Blanche Evelyn Davenport was born May 9, 1949. She departed this life on November 14, 2025.

Elder Tony Lee Alford

Johnston, SC - Graveside services for Elder Tony Lee Alford will be at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Piney Grove Holiness Church, 245 Faulkner Mountain Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824. Pastor Brewer will officiate.

Elder Tony Lee Alford was born on December 26, 1953, in North Carolina. In 1987, Elder Alford heard about a revival in Augusta, GA. After hearing the gospel being preached, he walked out to be baptized and became a member of The Pentecostal Church of God in Johnston, SC. A year later, in 1988, Elder Alford was united in matrimony to Sister Dorothy Jean Padgett-Alford.

Elder Alford was a faithful member and dedicated servant. He served as the president of the YPU Department and as a Bible School teacher. He loved the Lord and God’s people and continued to encourage many, both young and old, on his job and in his neighborhood.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sister Dorothy Jean, in 2003. He leaves behind children: Mongo Wilson, Toni Alford, Gunther Tataina Alford, Latonya Alford, and Naomi Alford; grandchildren and great grands; as well as family, loved ones, and saints. He will truly be missed.

Mrs. Sallie Ann Corley Pue

Homegoing Services for Mrs. Sallie Ann Corley Pue will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 258 Line Street, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, where Reverend Ronnie Peterson is the officiating pastor.

On Monday, November 3, 2025, Sallie Ann Corley Pue answered the call of our Lord and Savior, entering eternal rest at a specialty care hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  

Sallie Ann was born August 17, 1945, in Lexington County to the late Floyd and Willette Clark Corley. She was preceded in death by siblings, William, John Phillip, Marion, Willie Henry, and Floyd Corley Jr., Doris Ann Corley, Sara Mae Corley Quattlebaum and Bessie Corley Jackson.  

At a very young age, Sallie Ann accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She joined Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Floral Club.  She was a graduate of Twin City High School and a member of the Twin City High School Alumni Association.  She was a member of the Twin City Chapter #243, Order of Eastern Star.   

Sallie Ann married George Pue, Sr. in 1967 and moved to New Haven, Connecticut. She became a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a member of the choir.  Sallie Ann was employed at the VA Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut for 37 years. She retired in 2007 and returned to Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina in 2008. 

Sallie was a dedicated servant in the Lord’s house and willing to help in any way she could. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, cooking, talking, and spending time with family and friends. 

She leaves behind to celebrate her life and cherish her memories: her husband of 58 years, George Pue, Sr. of the home; three sons, George Pue, Jr. and Derrick Pue, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, Terry Pue of New Haven, Connecticut and one daughter, Wendy Pue (Joseph Jr.) Hawkins of Augusta, Georgia; twenty-one grandchildren, two nephews and three nieces that were raised in the home, John P. (Joyce) Corley, Jr. of New Haven, Connecticut and Bobby Corley Gantt of Maryland; Gabriela, Patricia, and Gail; three brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Rakeem "Duke" Deshaun West

Homegoing Services for Mr. Rakeem Deshaun West will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the New Fellowship PH Church, 402 Highland Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, where Pastor Ricky Long officiated.

Rakeem Deshaun West, 35, son of Timothy and Mary Ann West, was born June 27,1990 at Lexington County Hospital in Lexington, SC. He departed his earthly life to receive his heavenly crown on Wednesday, October 29,2025 at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, SC.

Rakeem was a joyful and lively soul, bringing smiles to all that were in his presence. No one was a stranger. He was a devoted and loving father to all his children. All that knew him knew he was a protector of his family.

Rakeem received his education from the Batesburg-Leesville School System. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends and loved ones.  

Those left to cherish his memories are:  his parents, Timothy and Mary Ann West of the home; sister, Venesha West of Batesburg-Leesville, SC; eight children, Jaliah Abney-Green of Saluda, SC, Braylan Davis, Jada Reed, Elijah Williams, Royalty West, Kaycen West, Kylan West and DeVeha West, all of the home; a devoted loved one, Jessica Jeffery; two nephews, Tamarion West and Amare Odom, both of Batesburg-Leesville, SC; a niece, Ma’Kylah Merriweather of Batesburg-Leesville, SC; seven aunts, Nora Bell West, Janie Ruth Todman and Roberta (Jerome) Culbreath, all of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, Thelma Daniels and Tina Daniels, both of Monetta, SC, and Lillie Mae Jones of Aiken, SC; five uncles, Elzie (Katie) West of Lexington, SC, Ned (Heidi) West, Jr. of Illinois, Eddie (Lachelle) Daniels of Saluda, SC, Lee Daniels and Bernard Daniels, both of Monetta, SC; special cousin, Jalessa West of Columbia, SC. and a host of other sorrowful cousins, friends and loved ones that will all cherish their special memories.   

Ms. Maggie Louvina Cyrus

Ridge Spring, SC - Homegoing Services for Ms. Maggie Louvina Cyrus will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Young Second Baptist Church, 300 Ridge Hill Drive, Ridge Spring, SC 29129.

Ms. Maggie Louvina Cyrus, daughter of the late Ollie “Buster” and Annie L. Cyrus was born April 26, 1943. She transitioned from this life into eternal rest, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in the home after declining health.

She was a native of Ridge Spring, SC.  She received her education at Ridge Hill High School, Ridge Spring, SC.

At an early age, she joined Young Second Baptist Church, serving on the church choirs and the Women Society. She was always caring for others. She was a very faithful member until her health began to decline. 

 During her working life, she dedicated 44 years at Ridge Spring-Monetta School District. She also worked in the healthcare industry assisting the elderly and disabled. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Derrick Cyrus, Sr., Ridge Spring, SC.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two sons; Jacob P. Cyrus (Donna) of Fontana, CA; James C. Cyrus, Ridge Spring SC; one sister, Leoris E. Cyrus, Monetta, SC; one sister-n-law, Mazel Cyrus; seven grandchildren; Jacob P. Cyrus, Jr., Jaren Cyrus, one granddaughter, Celisse Miller, Derrick Cyrus, Jr., Brittany Cyrus; 9 great grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joann Smith Christie

Homegoing services for Mrs. Joann Smith Christie are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 258 Line Street, Batesburg SC 29006.  Burial will be at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Joann (G.I. Joe) Smith Christie, 69, of Batesburg, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Columbia SC. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Josephine Smith.

Joann was educated in the public schools of Lexington County and was a graduate of the Batesburg-Leesville High School Class of 1974. Upon graduation she joined the U.S. Army, where she served as a Nurse. Later in life Joann met the love of her life, Wesley Wayne Christie. This union was blessed with 36 years of marriage.

Joann was a member of the New Joy Deliverance Church where she served as an Usher, Choir Member and Missionary Ministry member.

Joann was a fun-loving free spirit. All who knew Joann loved her for her gregarious character. She did not meet strangers throughout her life. Joann loved music, DANCING, singing, cars and everyone that knew her smiled and anticipated her jovial qualities.

Joann was preceded in death by three siblings, Willie Smith Jr., Tequila Smith and Jeanette Thomas; one special niece, Simone Bowman; and one special nephew, Lamar Brannon.

Those left to cherish her precious memories are a husband, Wesley Wayne Christie of the home; one daughter, Nicole Hendrix of Batesburg-Leesville SC; one son, Henry Hendrix of Batesburg-Leesville, SC; two sisters, Betty Jean Johnson (Alexander) of Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Geraldine Christie of North Augusta, SC; nine grandchildren, Shaniah Hendrix, Darrian Hendrix, Quaishia Hendrix, Tyhem Quattlebaum, Jaden Hendrix, Makari Hendrix, Lyric Hendrix, Kaleah Hendrix, Alaiza Abney; two great grand, Zuri Grooms, Emersyn Taylor; nieces, Toshus Johnson, Naomi Smith, Jacqueline (Greg) Baker, Williemae (Thrence) Johnson; nephews, Taurus Thomas, Alexander Johnson Jr., Jacqueal Johnson; a host great nieces and nephews, Goddaughters, bonus daughters, bonus grands, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends who will miss her dearly.

J. C. Clark

Edgefield, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. J. C. Clark will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday August 13, 2025, at the United Church of God, Edisto St., Johnston, SC with the Elder George Gore, Jr, Pastor/Officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, on Archie Ware Road. Viewing will be 11:00AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston.

J. C. Clark was born on February 8, 1970, the son of Josh Clark and Alberta Anderson Clark. He entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2025.

J. C. was educated in the Edgefield County School System.

As a young man, J. C. was baptized and served his membership at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for most of his young life.  More than 10 years ago, he changed his membership to Holiness and joined the United Church of God in Johnston.

J. C. didn’t have any children, but he was once married to Lisa Coleman.

J. C. was very dedicated to all the church members and friends. He loved going to church and church was his second nature. J. C. loved fishing when he had time. Also, when he had time he would take care of his chickens and watch sports, especially Lakers basketball and Carolina Panthers football. On a daily basis, J. C. would spend a lot of time with the family watching movies and talking about the good 'ole days. He would crack jokes from time to time about the good ‘ole days. When the movies would go off and we were done talking and cracking jokes, he would go back home and listen to his scanner to see what was going on in the area. Afterwards, he would go to sleep listening to his gospel music.

On the seventh of August 2025, he did his same routine. Only this time he didn’t wake up while listening to his gospel music. God called J. C. home that afternoon. God saw that his body was tired and it was time for him to rest.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Clark.

J.C. leaves to love, honor and cherish his memories, his parents, Josh and Alberta Clark of Edgefield, SC, a sister, Daisy Mae Broadwater, Batesburg, SC, a brother, Jermaine E. Clark, Saluda, SC, paternal grandparents, Ben and Viola Clark, maternal grandparents, Julian and Frances Anderson, McCormick, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Mr. B. J. Jennings

In Loving Memory

Mr. B.J. Jennings was born January 24, 1947 in Saluda County, South Carolina to the late M.C. Jennings and the late Carrie Lee Etheredge Jennings.  He departed this earthly life on Monday, July 7, 2025.

He attended Twin City High School in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He later attended Midlands Technical College and earned a degree in welding.  In his later years, he moved to Columbia, South Carolina.

In addition to both his parents, B.J. was preceded in death by a son, Donald Jennings and a great-granddaughter, Tierra Jennings.

He leaves to cherish his memories:  his son, Dermon Jerome Jennings; three sisters, Cheryl Jennings Harris and Gwendolyn (Willie) Carroll, both of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and Donnette Jennings of Blackville, South Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will miss him dearly.

Ms. Shawanda Monique Robinson Ulin

Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Shawanda Monique Robinson Ulin will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Ridge Branch Baptist Church, located at 1111 Church Road, Ridge Spring, SC 29129, where Reverend William N. Yarber is Pastor.

 Shawanda Monique Robinson Ulin, was born August 14, 1985 to Meshelle Robinson and Ricky Lundley. She was a graduate of the Batesburg-Leesville High School Class of 2004.  Upon graduating, she later attended Virginia College, where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and Bachelor Degree.

Shawanda loved everybody, had a beautiful attitude and a beautiful smile. She was a very talented young lady that loved to cook, eat cabbage, collards and spend time with family and friends. She loved to write poems and keep herself looking good. She was a good mother to her three beautiful children.

Shawanda is preceded in death by a brother, Rickey Jelani Robinson Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henrietta Smith Buckett and Joe Ben Robinson; paternal grandparents, Lila and Alton Ludley. Terri Ludley, James Lino, Dorothy (Phillips) Parks, Roger Sr., Roger Jr. and Kenneth Ludley.

She leaves to cherish her memories: a husband, Kenneth Ulin Sr.; mother, Meshelle Robinson Myers; father, Ricky (Yvette) Ludley; children, O’mari Wigfall, Tomaya Mack and Kenneth Ulin Jr.; five sisters, Francesa Fuller,  Larickia Ludley, Jalisa Kelly, Shyteria Lytes and Fierra Cottrell; mother-in-law, Mary Ulin; aunts, Patricia Dennison, Faye Ludley, Alnita Ludley, Carolyn Ludley, Teresa Robinson, Shirley Smith and Geraldine Williams; two uncles, Joe L. (Doris) Robinson, Ravern and Theodore Robinson; sisters-in-law, Helen Black, Gene Williams, Teresa Fishburn, Nadine Fishburn and Bernice Turvent; special friend of family, Sharon Ludley, and a host of sorrowful family and friends.

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.