All Obituaries

  Jan Kelsey passed away peacefully on Sunday after talking to and singing with her grandkids, her favorite activity.  Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.     She spent her professional years working with and mentoring Children in the Charleston and Columbia areas.      Many will remember her as the sweet woman who stopped them in the store just to say hi. Her friends will remember her as a best friend who cared...

Kenneth Leonard Ritchie, Jr., 48, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.  Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family.  An obituary will be posted at the family's earliest convenience.  Please feel free to post memories and tributes.

A memorial service for Juanita J. Fain, 91, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Awaken Church. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family. Ms. Fain passed away November 20, 2020. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late George Cecil Mitchell and Erma Mitchell Wade, and...

A memorial service for John Boyd Gantt, 65, will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Forgiven Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forgiven Baptist Church, 713 Main St., West Columbia, SC 29169. Mr. Gantt passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Boyd Odel and Betty Crow Gantt. Mr. Gantt was very involved with Forgiven Baptist Church, loved God, and helped everyone that needed a hand. He had a very dry...

Leroy Jenkins, 67, of Lexington, SC, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  His family will be welcoming friends for a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 171 Donald Dr., Lexington, SC 29073.  In lieu of flowers, please visit www.gofundme.com/help-the-jenkins-family-with-financial-needs Roy was a veteran, and was very proud of the time he spent in the US Marines during the 70s.  He loved spending time with his grandkids, and with his best...

Gloria J. Jacob, 79, of West Columbia, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Bernice and James Cothran, Sr. Gloria is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Tonya) Jacob, Greg (Robin) Jacob, and Keith (Mary) Jacob; her sister, Darlene Sullivan; and by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Homer W. Jacob, and her dear son, Ronnie M. Jacob.  Gloria had a love for...

  Graveside services for Yevonne McCarty Lorick, 91, will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 140 Stoneridge Dr. # 210, Columbia, SC 29210 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic B-L Chapel is assisting the family. Mrs. Lorick passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born in Saluda,...

Marvin L. Pound, Jr., 74, of Gaston, SC went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Marvin L. Pound, Sr. and Mary Bland Pound. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and granddaddy. He was very active in his community and a faithful member of Gaston First Baptist Church. Marvin Jr. is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Jane; sons, Noel (Crystal) Pound and Michael Pound; daughter, Megan Roe (Nich);...

William M. Sauls, Jr., 90, son of William Meadows and Mattie Belle Wooten Sauls, died after a long battle with Cancer.  He was a lifelong resident of the Columbia area and member of Main Street United Methodist Church.  He attended Long Branch School and Brookland Cayce High School.  Bill was a proud member of the US Marine Corp serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict.  A highlight in 2014 was his participation in the Honor Flight with his sponsor Wiley Roberts....

  Graveside services for Delories Stone Rauch, 91, will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Union Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Lutheran Church, 4077 Hwy. 378, Leesville, SC 29070.  Barr-Price Funeral Home, Historic B-L Chapel is assisting the family. Mrs. Rauch passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.   Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter...