All Obituaries

We are sad to announce the passing of Mittie Ruth “Dolly” Price of Leesville. Dolly passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Dolly was born on June 11, 1940 in Leesville, SC to the late George W. Smith and Esther Senn Smith. Dolly was the loving wife to the late John Price. She was a dedicated employee of JB Martin Co from which she retired. Dolly loved listening to the Inspirations Quartet, bird watching, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Surviving...

Betty Coleman Bradley passed away at the age of 85 after a short illness on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late William Tillman & Dorothy Evelyn Mae“Mimi” Coleman from Ash, NC. She married David Patrick “Pat” Bradley June 5, 1962.  She and Pat enjoyed 58 years of marriage and enjoyed years after his retirement from the US Postal Service and military. Betty played basketball at Nakina High School in Nakina, NC, and her team won...

Alice Jane Barrett Scircle, “Janie”, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Janie was born in Columbia, South Carolina, May 2, 1942 to Charles Henry and Lottie Jane Boney Barrett. They welcomed her younger sister, Beth, in May, 1943. Janie grew up in Lexington and attended Lexington Schools where she had many academic and personal achievements, including being voted “Prettiest” in her graduating class. Janie graduated from...

Sarah Shepard Weaver, 44, of West Columbia, SC, passed from this life to her place in the Father’s house on April 16, 2024, following a devastating brain injury of unknown origin. The daughter of Rev. J. Dudley Weaver and Mary Schutt Weaver, she was born in Columbia and reared here, in Savannah, and in Charleston. A graduate of Middleton High School (Charleston) and Converse College, Sarah excelled in academics and in building friendships. A faithful and active member of All Saints...

Faith Caroline Bunger Connelly, 91, formerly of Lexington, SC, died on April 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was born June 16, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Diedrich and Lena Bunger. She was baptized and formed in faith at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Thunderbolt, GA. Growing up in the shrimping/fishing village of Thunderbolt, she loved taking off in the “bateau” (with her best friend Miriam) exploring the tidal river,...

Gloria Rinehart Czernecki, 72, of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully on April 16 in the early morning. Gloria was born on Nov 9, 1951 to Loddie Hedgeman (LH) and Ida Floride Rinehart in Saluda, SC. After Gloria graduated from Saluda High School in 1970, she wed her husband of 54 years, Alexander Czernecki Jr (AJ).  Gloria and AJ went on to have 3 children, Alexander Czernecki III (Dallas, Tx), David Czernecki (SC), and Emily Knize (Dallas, Tx). Gloria had a successful career with...

Funeral services for Stephen Paul Ryan, Sr. 71, will be held at a later date. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Aiken County Veterans Council, 1930 University Parkway, Suite 3600, Aiken SC 29801.  Mr. Ryan passed away Tuesday, April 16. 2024.  Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Joseph Ryan. He was an Army Veteran and was a retired...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Harold Baucher, 64, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.  Born in Ohio, he was a son the late Robert R. Baucher and Carol J. Casperson Baucher, was retired an Electrician with CMC Steel and had accepted Jesus and was a believer in God. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his caretaker and very dear friend, Cathy Toussaint, adopted son, Terry Baucher, sister, Paula S. Condon,...

Paul Ray Keisler, 83, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away on April 14th, 2024. Born on May 13th, 1940 in Lexington, South Carolina to Carl and Myrtle Keisler, Paul was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His determination and reliability were evident in every aspect of his life, from his thoughtful interactions with his family to his commitment to his business. Paul was the proud owner of Keisler's Wrecker Service and a retired employee of...