All Obituaries

Mr. Thomas Vincent McCarthy, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Lexington, he was the son of the late Molton and Mae Miller McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy retired from the United States Army Infantry where he received numerous awards and medals including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart,  and the Expert Marksmanship. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, but more importantly, he was a devoted father, husband, and serviceman to his country. He is survived...

A Celebration of Life for Thomas J. Browder, 79, will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 4625 Hwy. 321; Gaston, SC 29053 with a visitation following the service. Mr. Browder passed away October 16, 2018. Born in Andrews, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas Whaley and Elizabeth Ard Browder. He had a love for his animals from his foxhounds to his cat. Mr. Browder enjoyed his time fishing in Sparkleberry Swamp, tending to his grapevines and...

Julio Teofilo Romero Salinas, lovingly known as Papa, passed away on October 16th, 2018 at Lexington Medical Center, aged 80. Born in Peru, he was the son of the late Emilio Romero and Alejandrina Salinas. He had a tough start to life but in true Julio fashion, he was stubborn and refused to let that define the rest of his life. He took it as motivation to build a beautiful, strong family that always had their Mother and Father together. As a result, he has left a legacy behind....

West Columbia-Linda O’Malley, 76, passed away from congestive heart failure. She was a faithful servant of her Lord, Jesus and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family.

  Memorial Service for Dr. Richard E. Buzhardt, 77, will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic B-L Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Brunson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saluda Nursing Center P. O. Box 398 Saluda, SC 29138.   Born in Batesburg, he was the son of the late Hugh McCauley and Myrtle Matthews Buzhardt. He graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High...

Bonneau - Sidney “Buddy” Samuel Sheppard, Jr., was born July 18, 1941 to Eloise Buck.  He worked in ironwork until he retired.  Mr. Sheppard is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte Panzer Sheppard.  He is survived by 3 children, Wanda (Bill) Easterling, Edward (Annette) Martin, and Kimberly (George) Pozzuto, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that he loved dearly.  He loved going fishing and walking around the lake and sharing his...

Michael Hoyt Shumpert, 57, of Elgin, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 14.  Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel. Visitation will follow the service. Mr. Shumpert was born in Columbia, SC and was the son of the late Hoyt and Lillian Patterson Shumpert. He was employed with CMC Steel. Mike is survived by his wife, Lisa, and his son, Adam, who made him so proud.  He loved and...

Glenn Allen Strickland Glenn Allen Strickland, 55, of West Columbia, went to heaven unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018.  His kindness and his deep love for his family and friends will be greatly missed. When God created Glenn, he gave this world examples of compassion, loyalty, humbleness and unselfishness.  He was truly a unique and SIMPLE man.  He was a very SPECIAL person to all who loved him and knew him. He is survived by his brother, Daniel Strickland (Wendy)...

MaryLou Mayo, 89, of Gilbert, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.  Plans will be announced by Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel.

Jean (Greskovic) Wilkins Jean (Greskovic) Wilkins from Lexington, SC passed peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her children, at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, on October 11th, 2018. Born in Dickson City, PA on February 23rd, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Mozeleski) Greskovic and the wife of the late Thomas C. Wilkins for 58 years. Jean was also preceded in death by one brother, Edward Greskovic. Jean is survived by her 4...