Pat Eng's mother passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.

Janet Ausherman's mother passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Lenoir Health Care Center.

Benjamin Carter's father passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 in Columbia.

Donna Williams's mother died Saturday, November 17, 2007 in Columbia.

Pam Chorlton's mother passed away October 29, 2007 in St. Augustine, Florida.

Mary Schulte's father passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Doris Creath's brother,  passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

Vicki Burton's father passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Arizona.

Coleen Murphy's mother died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Oak Tree Villa Nursing Center in Jefferson City.

Ron Smith's mother died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, Missouri.

Bill Ballew's father passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Winter Park, Florida.

Jay Spangler's father died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Beverly Living Center, Westwood, in Clinton, Missouri.

Dianne Buckler's father passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at his home in Columbia.

The mother of Pete McDermott, deceased, eceased, passed away on the evening of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2007.

Bill Dolen's mother passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007, at The Bluffs.

Bill Ellzey's sister passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 1, 2007 at the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Skokie, Illinois.

Mike Carey's mother, died of natural causes on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007.

Jeff Beasley's mother died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, while visiting him in Lockeford, California.

Rodney Ayers' father passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at University Hospital.

Donald Chris Mattingley's mother died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Columbia Health Center.

Mary Allen's mother passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home in Columbia.

The sister of Danny Neal Thompson, deceased, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Marilyn Barnett's mother passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in Pensacola, FL.

Mary Lou Carignan's mother passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Sharon Gilpin's mother died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Blue River Care Center in Kansas City.

Mike Andrews, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a brief illness.

Mother of Kay Wade, deceased, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at West Village Manor.

Mary Anne Creason's mother passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at Lenoir Care Center.

Connie Bowser's brother passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Columbia.

Alan Watson's father died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at Maranatha Village in Springfield, Missouri.

Corky Mansfield's mother passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at her home in Columbia.

Jim Wiswall's father died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006.

Mimi Thomas's mother died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at home at Friendship Village in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Bob Bryson passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his home in Columbia.

Dennis McGreer's father died Monday, August 7, 2006 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

John Daly passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his home in Columbia.

Bruce Goebel's father passed away at his home on July 27, 2006 in Columbia.

Sharon Kay Mustain passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, in St. Louis.

Mike Wilson's daughter died Monday, July 17, 2006, at her home in Columbia.

Sharon Lay's brother passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Aspen, Colorado.

Natalie Levitt's mother died Sunday, July 2, 2006 in Columbia.

Frances "Kay" Wade passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Gene Angell's sister passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Colorado.

Gary Dale Acton died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at his home in Hemet, California.

Mark Oldham's mother passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Ellen Gregory's daughter died Thursday, May 4, 2006 in Columbia.

Dale Holman's mother died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Claire Bridge Cottage in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Jo Ann Denney's father passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Darlington, S.C.

Bobby Bryson's mother passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Jerry Reynolds' mother passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at University Hospital.

Martha Shrout's mother died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Janet Keene's mother passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Ronnie Smith's father passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006.

Patricia Sue Andrews passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at her home in Columbia.

David Earl Cornelison died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005 in Columbia.

Charles McKee's father died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at West Village Nursing Home.

Connie Eaton's mother died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at South Hampton Place.

Zay Winscott's husband died Monday, November 7, 2005, at their home in Williamstown, Maine.

Sharon Hinkle's mother passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Roy Douglas's father passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at his home near Columbia.

Harriet Ratliff's mother passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at Lenoir Healthcare.

The mother of Roy Lee Clayborne, deceased, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 in Columbia.

Woody Morris' mother passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Stuart House in Centralia.

Dan E. "Danny Neal" Thompson, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in Kansas City, Missouir.

Carol Ashlock passed away March 22, 2005, at her home in Lake Lotawana, Missouri.

Bill Griffin's mother passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Lenoir Healthcare.

Russell Grant's mother passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at The Bluffs.

Marinell Dorsey's mother passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Columbia Manor.

Mary Lynn Johnston's mother passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Lenoir Health Care Center.

Jimmie Jones' father passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Columbia Manor.

Peter H. McDermott died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Mark Reyner's father died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 in Harlingen, Texas.

Gaye Burton's uncle died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at the Oakview Living Center after a lengthy illness.

Rick Waggoner's mother died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004.

Jane Howard's brother, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2004.

Steve Thrift's father passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri.

Richard Wilson's father died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Eldon Mosby died Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Bellevue, Nebraska.

The mother of Georgia Banks, deceased,  passed away Sunday, June 20, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

Donna Wayland's mother passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at her granddaughter’s home in Columbia.

Jimmie Jones's brother passed away Thursday, May 6, 2004, at home in Columbia.

Dan Drane's father passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

Cheryl J. Branham Malone died Monday, March 29, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

Alex Estes's mother died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Lenoir Health Care Center in Columbia.

Father of Jerry Rice, deceased passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at his home in Columbia.

Carol Wilson's mother died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Brian Center Viewmont in Hickory, North Carolina.

Mike Andrews' mother died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.
 
 

Betty Andrews Watson, 79, of Columbia died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. John Yonker officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Watson was born May 3, 1924, in Columbia to Richard and Mattie Jenkins Carruth. She married Senator A. Andrews on April 9, 1939, in Columbia, and he preceded her in death. She married Les Watson in 1993 in Miami, Okla., and he survives.

She was a member of First Christian Church and the Columbia Tuesday Club. She was former manager of Christian College Bookstore and co-owner of Andrews Furniture Company.

Survivors also include two sons, Larry K. Andrews of Lincoln, Neb., and J. Michael Andrews of Longview, Texas; a grandson; and three granddaughters.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Aubrey and Donald Carruth; and a sister, Mable Campbell.

Memorials are suggested to the Columbia Senior Center, 1121 Business Loop 70 E., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Iola May Self Wilson, 96, of Newton, N.C., formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Brian Center Viewmont in Hickory, N.C., after a period of declining health.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Swearngin officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Wilson was born Oct. 29, 1907, in Macon County to the late James Morton Self and Laura May Farrel Self.

She was an office manager and accountant and was a member of Olivet Christian Church in Columbia.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Wilson Whitaker and Jerry L. Whitaker of Newton; three grandchildren, Shawn L. Whitaker and wife Hannah of Burnside, Ill., Scott L. Whitaker of Wake Forest, N.C., and Chaille W. Brown and husband Kraig of Stallings, N.C.; a great-grandchild, Rebecca Lynn Brown of Stallings, N.C.; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Self of Overland Park, Kan.

Memorials are suggested to Olivet Christian Church or Tri-State Young Life in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 W. Business Loop 70, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

J. Orville Rice, 89, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at his home.

Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Memorial Funeral Home with Bob Chaney officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Rice was born Nov. 2, 1914, in Columbia to George Larkin and Bessie A. Rice.

On June 28, 1933, he married Lola Marie Hall, and she preceded him in death. He later married Hallene Nichols Sapp, and she also preceded him in death.

He was employed with the University of Missouri for several years as a night watchman until his retirement.

He was a longtime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Columbia.

Survivors include four children, Jo Ann House and Marilyn Wiyrick and her husband, Tim, all of Columbia, Danny Lee Rice and his wife, Judy, of Holts Summit and Darrell Rice and his wife, Debbie, of Rocheport; a son-in-law, San House of Columbia; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Orville Rice; and nine brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Seventh-day Adventist Church school fund, 1114 College Park Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Evelyn Schrom Estes, 89, of Columbia died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Lenoir Health Care Center in Columbia.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. John Yonker officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

She was born July 27, 1914, in Lake Hammond, Ind., to Fred and Anne L. Mitterer Schrom.

She was a graduate of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, and was a 1934 graduate of Christian College.

She married Alex Estes on April 5, 1936, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1985.

Mrs. Estes was a member of First Christian Church, Kings Daughters and PEO CWF and was co-founder of The Wardrobe in Columbia.

She received Columbia College’s distinguished alumni award in 1980.

Survivors include two sons, Alex Estes of Lowell, Idaho, and James R. Estes of Columbia; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jack D. Estes; and a sister, Daisy Megarity.

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of Mid-Missouri, 1121 E. Business Loop 70, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Services are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Cheryl J. Branham Malone, 58, of Columbia died Monday, March 29, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be at 1 p.m. April 3 at the Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, with the Rev. Raymond Hayes officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery.
She was born May 16, 1945, in Columbia to Iona Gladys Renfro and Harold Warrick.

She attended Douglass High School, where she played flute in the band. She was also a student of the Hickman High School class of 1963.

She was an accomplished seamstress. Cheryl lived in Tucson, Ariz., and Birmingham, Ala. While in Birmingham, she worked for the American Red Cross and later in customer service at Wal-Mart for a number of years until her illness in January 2003.

Survivors include one son, Ricardo Malone of Kansas City; one daughter, Kandus Vassar of Fort Lee, Va.; two grandchildren, Demitirus and Dezmond Vassar; three brothers, Terry Branham of West Covina, Calif., John Branham of Columbia and Paul Branham of Rocheport; and six sisters, Mary Bush of Phillip Ranch, Calif., Glenda Kinney of Longmont, Colo., Vivian Enyard of Glasgow, Emma Lawson of West Covina, Calif., Jennifer Branham of Kansas City, Kan., and Sereatha Branham of Columbia.

James Edgar "Judge" Drane, 96, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Kathy Morrison officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Drane was born Nov. 3, 1907 in Boone County, to Joseph Walter, 1869 to 1948, and Effie Carrie Little Drane, 1871 to 1950.

On Oct. 1, 1934, he married Mary Margaret Norvell in Fulton, and she preceded him in death in 1990. They were members of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church. He and Mrs. Drane were both members of the first graduating class at Hickman High School in 1928.

Mr. Drane was born and raised in the Woodlandville community south of Harrisburg. He was a member of the Woodlandville United Methodist Church and a prominent farmer, stockman, and horseman for many years. He was active in the Farm Bureau and Boone County Oil Company. He was a member of the school board that formed the Midway Heights School in the late 1950’s. He served as an election judge for many years. In later years he served as the resident manager of the MU Rocheford Experimental Turkey Farm until his retirement. Later, he and Mrs. Drane resided at the Candlelight Terrace in Columbia. He was residing in Ashland at The Villa at the time of his death.

Mr. Drane’s grandparents were Davis Clark, 1836 to 1922, and Anne Elizabeth Goslin Drane, 1859 to 1876, of Harrisburg. His great-grandparents were Anthony, 1791-1876, and Mecie Lawless Drane, 1800-1885, also of Harrisburg. Anthony was born in Prince George’s County, Md., later moved to Washington County, Ky., and came to Boone County, in 1832. Anthony was descended from earlier Dranes, such as Thomas, 1751 to about 1828; and Martha Wells Drane, 1753 to about 1828; and others who were among the original families of the Royal Colony of Maryland, along with Cecil Calvert in 1634 who had immigrated from the British Isles to present day St. Mary’s County, Md. Mr. Drane’s great uncle was Pvt. James R. Drane, CSA, a veteran of the "War Between the States" who was captured and later died at the Alton, Ill., prison, along with hundreds of others.

Survivors include two sons, James N. Drane and wife, Pat, of Holts Summit and J. Dan Drane and wife, Mikal, of Normal, Ill.; and a granddaughter, Christine Hall and husband. Douglas. and their two daughters, Ashton and Noelle, all of Columbia. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by two older brothers, J.C. Drane in 1977, and Glen Drane in 1990; and two older sisters, Winnie Bell in 1998, and Mary Jean Rees in 2003, all of Columbia.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gary E. "Jonesy" Jones, 47, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May 6, 2004, at home.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Forum Boulevard Christian Church, 3900 Forum Blvd., with the Rev. Max Jennings officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born March 30, 1957, in Columbia to J.T. and Katherine Garrett Jones. On July 7, 1984, he married Rhonda Wilkerson in Novelty, and she survives. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1975 and played on the 1975 state champion Hickman football team. After graduating from high school, he attended Northeast Missouri State University for one year.

Gary was a baseball coach for many years with his children, coaching several youth baseball teams, and was a member of the Hickman Baseball Booster Club. He loved his family, friends and his kids’ sports. He was loved by many and missed by all. He owned and operated Jones Trimworks and was well known in the building industry.

Survivors include his wife, of Columbia; two sons, Tyler T. Jones and Blake W. Jones, both of Columbia; his father, J.T. Jones of Columbia; three brothers, Jimmie L. Jones and Larry R. Jones, both of Columbia, and Wayne G. Jones of Olathe, Kan.; and one sister, Karen D. Kessler of Blue Springs.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tyler and Blake Jones Education Memorial Fund, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Ella C. Wayland, 82, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at her granddaughter’s home in Columbia.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 28, at Memorial Park Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Funeral Home.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1921, to George Kassem and Leona Waterfield in Hannibal. Her parents preceded her in death.

She graduated from Hannibal High School. After high school, Ella moved to Columbia to work at Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital and hoped to attend nursing school.

She married Edgar G. Wayland in 1941, and they had one daughter, Donna Drane Wayland. Edgar preceded her in death.

Ella was a homemaker. She was active in the Boone Hospital Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout troop leader.

For the last several years, Ella resided with her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lisa Wayland Boettcher and Joseph Boettcher, because of declining health. Her great grandchildren, Anastasia, Joseph and Louis Boettcher, were her constant companions and loved her very much.

She is also survived by her daughter, Donna Wayland Trice, and son-in-law, William C. Trice, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a sister, Elizabeth Jeter of Loveland, Colo.

Memorials are suggested to the Ella C. Wayland Memorial Scholarship for students of the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, in care of Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Helen Lorraine Copeland, 76, of Columbia passed away Sunday, June 20, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center.

A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Parker Funeral Service.

Mrs. Copeland was born June 2, 1928, in St. Louis to George B. and Violet Marie Price Fischer. She married Raymond H. Copeland in July 1955, and he preceded her in death in July 1994.

Mrs. Copeland moved to Columbia from Iowa in 1986. She worked at Patricia’s IGA and previously worked at MegaMarket and Columbia College.

Survivors include a son, Raymond H. Copeland of Denver, a daughter, Pamela R. Waldron of Pfafftown, N.C.; six sisters, Penny Capstick, Dorothy Gardner and Vertress Kerley, all of St. Louis, Veronica Richards of St. Charles, Patricia Harpole of Columbia, and Beverley Parker of Dover, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Charles Junior Wilson, 81, of Columbia died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 St. Charles Road, with the Rev. John Martin officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial with military honors follows services at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 2, 1922, in Van Austin, Texas, to Charles Alexander Wilson and Lillian B. Jackson Wilson.

He married Phyllis Morris on July 1, 1966, in Columbia. He was a WWII Army veteran and a life member of the VFW.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Wilson of Columbia; four sons, Richard Wilson and Jeffrey Wilson, both of Hallsville, John Wilson of San Diego, Calif., and Randy Wilson of Columbia; a stepson, Ricky W. Hathman of Ashland; a stepdaughter, Jackie Campbell of Columbia; a brother, Carl Wilson of Sherman, Texas; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a good friend and coffee-drinking buddy of 30 years, Bob Lytle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a grandson, Gregory Wilson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer Association or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Eugene "Gene" Thrift, 82, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Edwin Cole officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Thrift was born Sept. 15, 1921, in Burlington, Kan., to Claude and Bessie Thrift. On Aug. 13, 1940, he married Nina Davis in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Thrift were two days away from celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary when the Lord called him home.

Mr. Thrift was a decorated veteran who proudly served his county during World War II in the U. S. Army’s elite Corps of Engineers. He served in Germany and the Philippines campaign and received the American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the Asiatic Theater Ribbon.

After returning from the war, he earned his engineering degree. He owned and operated Thrift Heating and Air Conditioning, located on Paris Road, for many years before working for Harold G. Butzer Contracting in Jefferson City. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also a member of the VFW and Sheet Metal Union Local No. 36.

One of his greatest accomplishments in life was his love for his wife and children. He spent his final years in the veterans home with his wife and children faithfully by his side as the progression of Alzheimer’s slowly stripped him of his memory and ability to walk. He never failed to greet you with a smile or to say "I love you." Mr. Thrift fought many battles in his life, but he never lost the battle when it came to serving his country, raising his children or showing undying love for his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Nina Thrift; eight children, Steven Thrift of Sedalia, Dorothy Romera of Tipton, Kathy Blackburn, Nancy Bingham and Mary Monnig of Columbia, Barbara Boos of Topeka, Kan., and Michael Thrift and Allen Thrift, both of Columbia; a brother, Sunley Thrift of Clover; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard Thrift; a granddaughter, Amber Thrift; and a brother, DeWayne Thrift.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Ronald McDonald House, 1001 Stadium Road, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Delbert Eugene Howard, 59, of Kingdom City passed to his heavenly home Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, while on a fishing retreat near Lebanon. After catching his limit of rainbow trout for the day, his heart just stopped as he sat reading.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton with Pastor Chuck Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours before services Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Auxvasse Cemetery.

Patients and co-workers are invited to come to the Cosmopolitan Diabetes Center at the University of Missouri to sign a book of condolences.

Howard was born Sept. 20, 1944, in Audrain County to Claude Pettibone Howard and Mary Margaret Sontag Howard of McCreadie. He was the second of three children. On April 22, 1989, he married Karen Harris Martin, and she survives. While there were no biological children born to this union, together they parented a host of children and grandchildren, including nieces and nephews.

A 1962 Hickman graduate, he took the state board examination in 1963 and received his licensed practical nurse diploma. He graduated in 1972 with honors from Lincoln University with an associate’s degree in professional nursing. A bachelor’s degree in health-services management from the University of Missouri-Columbia was earned in 1985. In 1995, he graduated from MU with a master’s degree in education. He had come to believe that education is the key to preventing the complications of diabetes and the only way to survive the effects of this disease. Consequently, he diligently kept in touch with the most current information available and shared that with his patients. He worked tirelessly in professional organizations at the local and state levels throughout his career.

Howard’s career at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center began in 1962 and continued until the time of his death. He served as the head nurse on 4-East from 1975 through 1977 and then joined the Adult Diabetes Care Team as nurse practitioner. He was instrumental in the development of the Cosmopolitan International Diabetes Center at MU and became clinic supervisor when the Diabetes Center opened in 1984. In 1988, he earned certified diabetes educator status and in 1990 decided to devote the remainder of his career to providing quality education to thousands of patients with diabetes.

An outstanding care provider and patient-care advocate, Howard was honored many times for his dedication and service to the university and his patients. His numerous University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics awards include being named "Outpatient Nurse of the Year" in 1989. In 1991, he was named "Outstanding Patient Educator," and in 2001, was recognized for his "Excellence in Nursing."

Many other organizations have also recognized Howard’s numerous contributions to the fight against diabetes. In 1988, he was awarded the "Citation for Outstanding Service" by the Missouri affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. In 1990, he was a finalist for the "Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Recognition Award," and in 1994, the Cosmopolitan International Service Organization recognized him with its prestigious "Distinguished Community Service Award."

No awards, honors or recognition will take the place of the memories engraved in the hearts and minds of his many patients and his many co-workers. Delbert E. Howard, RN, Med and CDE, will forever be a part of the Cosmopolitan International Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at MU.

As the fourth generation of his mother’s family to do so, he resided on "the Sontag place" in the Kingdom of Callaway, where he operated a cow/calf operation. Over his lifetime, interests included ceramics; raising and arranging flowers; decorating in general; showing and trail-riding horses; cooking inside or outside; coordinating special events; collecting antique dishes, clocks, oil lamps, baskets and Santa Claus figures; music; reading; camping; fishing; and, most recently, weaving.

Memberships included the American Diabetes Association, the Central Missouri Association of Diabetes Educators, the Callaway Historical Society, Columbia Weavers & Spinners Guild and the Promise Keepers. A longtime member of Richland Baptist Church, he was ordained as a deacon in 1987, serving as the secretary to that board as well as doing family ministry. He was the director of Sunday school for many years and was on the finance committee, constitution and bylaws committee and the decorating committee. He served with his wife as a member of the prayer team. Until recently, he had taken care of the baptistery and always prepared the unleavened bread for the communion.

He had the heart of a servant, lived his life with passion using the many gifts God gave him and believed that you were never too old to learn. The one thing he prayed for every day was that all those he loved, along with every life he touched, would see his savior and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Survivors also include Tom and Johannah Howard; their daughter Tammy and Kent Strawn, Alyssa, Monica and Dustin Strawn, all of Harrisburg; Jane and Gene Colster, their sons Montie and Karen Ross, Rachel and Danielle Ross; Michael and Connie Ross, Andrew and Justin Ross, all of Holden; Dale and Glee Ross of Rolla, their daughter Dala and Dan Dunn, Tyler and Devon Dunn of McCredie; Coellette and Dick Jorgensen of Park Rapids, Minn., and their children, Rob and Lora Jorgensen, Brooks, Brittany, and Brenna; Kyle and Cathy Jorgensen, Arek and Seth, all of Bloomington, Ill.; Kena and Rik Halsteen, Kari and Tommy of Boise, Idaho; Shawn and Kate Jorgensen, Cody and Sarah of Cloquet, Minn.; and Gabriel V. Jasul of Manila, The Philippines; and cousin Chris Schlenz of Hannibal, for whom Howard was guardian for many years.

Family was central to his life. No matter how distant the generation, cousins were kept connected. He faithfully attended the graves of all family members who preceded him in death, including his parents and Karen’s parents, William C. and Cora "Pawsy and Mawsy" Harris.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cosmopolitan Diabetes Center in the care of Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd, Fulton, Mo., 65251.

Ruth "Petey" Waggoner, 83, of Columbia died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004.

There will be no services.

She was born April 19, 1921. She moved to Columbia with her husband, the late Mack Waggoner, who practiced medicine locally for 40 years.

Survivors include a son, Rick Waggoner and wife, Debra; a daughter, Elizabeth Lite and husband, Frederick; three grandchildren, Mack, Sarah and Rachel; and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Benjamin.

Memorials are suggested to a local hospice.

Bill John Tarr, 78, of Jefferson City, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at the Oakview Living Center after a lengthy illness.

Private ceremonies were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business 70 W.

He was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Stephens, the son of Lena and Herbert Booker Tarr. He attended school in Hallsville and graduated from Hickman High School. He played basketball at the University of Missouri and Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg.

He owned and operated several local businesses in Columbia. He was married to Freda Mae McGee on July 4, 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his niece, Gaye Lynn Burton Irwin of Jefferson City.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Burton and Betty Jean O’Brien.

Charles David Reyner, 83, of Harlingen, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Memorial Gardens in Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Reyner was born Sept. 26, 1921, in Kansas City.

He was a member of the Country Club of Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Reyner; two sons, Mark and Douglas Reyner; a daughter, Robin Whelan; and five grandchildren.

Peter H. McDermott, 59, of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at Memorial Herman Hospital.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Houston.

He was born Feb. 4, 1945, in Green Bay, Wis., to John and Marjorie McDermott. He attended Hickman High School and Northwestern University.

Survivors include a daughter, Kristin, of Texas; a brother, Stephen, of Oregon; and his mother, Marjorie, of Rocheport. He was preceded in death by his father, John.

J.T. Jones, 92, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Columbia Manor.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Max Jennings officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

J.T. was born in Boonville on Nov. 1, 1912, to John and Elizabeth Jones. After graduating from Boonville High School, he worked at a local grocery store until he was accepted into the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy. He served as a highway patrolman from 1932 through 1944.

He married Katherine Jane Garrett on Nov. 1, 1944. After resigning from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, he worked as a foreman for the N. R. Garrett City Quarry from 1944 until his first retirement in 1974. From 1974 until he took his second retirement in 1993, he worked in two positions. He was a foreman at the University of Missouri-Columbia and later delivered cars throughout the state and nation for local car dealerships.

J.T. belonged to the Columbia Cosmopolitan Club, coached Little League Baseball and was a member of the Travelers Protective Association, or TPA. With TPA, he was very active with the local division, Post P; served as secretary-treasurer of the state TPA; and served on the board of directors of the national TPA.

J.T. will always be remembered as someone who never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He resided at Columbia Manor this past year until his death, and he was loved and enjoyed by many there.

Survivors include his children, Jimmie L. Jones, Wayne G. and Alisha Jones, Karen D. Jones Kessler and Larry R. Jones; a daughter-in-law, Rhonda W. Jones; two children from a previous marriage, Marilyn Hoefer and Lynda Brooks; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his youngest son, Gary E. Jones; a sister, Beth; and a brother, Lee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Memorial Education Fund for Tyler and Blake Jones, sons of Gary and Rhonda Jones, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202; the Rainbow House; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or any other favorite charity.

Mary Lee Prunty Johnston, 82, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Lenoir Health Care Center.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Calvary Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Fred Thayer officiating.
Mary Lee was born April 30, 1922, in Tulsa, Okla., to Merle C. Prunty and Grace E. Moulton. She came from a family of six children, which included two sets of twins. Prunty was superintendent of schools in Tulsa. He accepted a position as dean of students at Stephens College in 1934 and moved his family to Columbia.

Mary Lee graduated from University High School and later graduated from Stephens College with an associate’s degree. She then attended the University of Missouri, graduating at the top of her class with a bachelor’s degree in business administration before joining IBM as a systems engineer in 1942.

She married Lennie P. Johnston in 1944 in Columbia and moved to New Jersey, where she pursued early childhood development at Rutgers University. She and Lennie returned to Columbia in 1951. After all four of her children were enrolled in public school, she launched her career in childcare.

In 1959, she accepted a position as director of Community Nursery School, a United Way Agency. This was her passion for 40 years. During her tenure, she led the expansion of the operations from one location on Ripley Street to include a new children’s center at Hinkson Avenue, as well as an Infant Toddler Center next door. She tirelessly led all program administration and fund-raising activities. She retired from the Community Nursery School in 1999.

She also served a number of organizations, including the Board of Curators of Stephens College, Stephens Alumni Association as president, the Constance Emig Circle of King’s Daughters and Women’s Network and was a charter member of the Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center advisory board.

Her hobbies included swimming, crossword puzzles, long nature walks, reading, singing in the church choir, traveling to Lake of the Ozarks and taking her grandchildren to Hinkson Creek to look for frogs.

Survivors include her sisters, Elouise Knowlton of Queenstown, Md., and Roma Jo Huff of Pittsburgh; her children, Mary Lynn Benson of Leawood, Kan., Randall B. Johnston of Columbia, Grace J. Elder of Columbia and Philip D. Johnston of Alamo, Calif.; and her grandchildren, Wesley D. Benson, Lauren M. Benson, Shan C. Rich, Patricia A. Johnston, Nicholas F. Johnston, Christopher D. Johnston, Natalie G. Johnston and Jillian J. Elder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Merle C. Prunty Jr., and twin brother Lon M. Prunty; and her sister, Virginia G. "Sugar" Jamieson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mary Lee Johnston Scholarship Fund of the Community Nursery School, 1605 Hinkson Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65201 or to Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Jean Louise Dorsey, 89, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Columbia Manor.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, with a church-hosted luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitation will follow the luncheon from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Dorsey was born Oct. 5, 1915, in Columbia to James M. and Catherine Smith Allen. On Sept. 1, 1932, she married Andrew T. Dorsey in Columbia, and he preceded her in death.

She was employed at Stephens College from 1956 until 1978. At the time of her retirement, she was assistant to the comptroller.

She was a member of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for 40 years. She was a member and president of United Methodist Women, a member and past worthy matron of Boone Chapter 290, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as district deputy grand matron of Eastern Star.

Survivors include two sons, A.T. Dorsey Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Columbia and James P. Dorsey and his wife, Patty, of Lake Ozark; two daughters, Marinell Walz and her husband, James, of Jefferson City and Sheryl McGowan and her husband, George, of St. Peters; one brother, James F. Allen of Banning, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Eades of Alhambra, Calif., and Nellie Kubica of Santa Maria, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kitty Gordon, who passed away April 20, 1988; a son-in-law, Edwin Gordon, who passed away July 2, 1984; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; and a great-grandson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Francis House, 901 Range Line St., Columbia, Mo., 65201; Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201; or a charity of donor’s choice.

Sue May Grant, 92, of Columbia passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at The Bluffs.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Nickolas Campbell officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Mrs. Grant was born Aug. 15, 1912, in Arrow Rock to Lawrence E. and Iva Lee Thomas Edwards. On Feb. 17, 1933, she married James Cecil Grant in Boonville, and they were married for 60 years before Cecil’s death on July 30, 1993.

Sue attended Dunkle’s Business College and graduated in August 1931. She enrolled in and completed two years of nursing school at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville. She was employed as a nurse with Boone Hospital Center for 10 years and as a secretary at the University of Missouri’s English department before her retirement.

She was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church and the Warren Domestic Dames Extension Club. She was also a former president of Vawter School PTA. She loved to read, crochet and work crossword puzzles.

Survivors include eight children, Robert L. Grant and wife Iola of Columbia, Donald R. Grant and wife Betty of Punta Gorda, Fla., Mary Lou Ballenger and husband James E. of Harrisburg, Martha Sue Singleton and husband Don of Columbia, James E. Grant and wife Dorothy of Columbia, Lois Garrett of Fayette, Russell E. Grant and wife Barb of Columbia and Patsy Watt and husband John of Rocheport; a brother, Earl Edwards of Tulsa, Okla.; 23 grandchildren; and 51 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Claudia Butzin, infant daughter Shirley and sister Mary Kathryn.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Fairview Cemetery Association, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202, or Option Care/Missouri River Hospice, 1410 Heriford Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Sue will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jean B. Griffin, 79, of Columbia passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Lenoir Healthcare.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Broadway Christian Church, with the Rev. Rick Frost officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in Jefferson City.

Mrs. Griffin was born July 6, 1925, in Meta to Harold and Estella Roberds Howard.

She married William H. Griffin in 1944, and he preceded her in death in 2002.

She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1960 and her master’s degree in 1963.

She taught at West Junior High School, Jefferson Junior High School and Columbia College and was a professor of textiles and clothing at MU.

Survivors include a son, William H. Griffin of Florida; a grandson, Sean M. Griffin of Florida; a sister, Doris Elrod of Kentucky; and a brother, Harold Howard of Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Carol Ann Chamberlin, beloved wife and mother, joined her Lord in Heaven March 22, 2005.  At age 59, she gained eternal victory over her battle with cancer while surrounded by the love of her family in her home.  Friends are welcome to visit with the family Saturday, March 26.  Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. for visitation as the memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her honor to the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit, MO.

Carol was born May 26, 1945, to Norman and Minnie Ashlock in Amarillo, TX.  She grew up in Columbia, MO, with her older brother Tim Ashlock.  Childhood was full of life, love, and discipline which grew her into a woman of royal character.  Baptized at age 9 at Memorial Baptist Church, Columbia, MO, she was a faithful member and disciple of Christ.  This relationship with her Savior was the focal point of her life.  Everyone who knew her, knew her life's purpose was to glorify the Lord.

While attending college at the University of Missouri, she was pursued by many charming men.  But she gave her heart and love to only one, A. Howard Chamberlin, Marshall, MO.  They began their life together August 29, 1970, and shortly thereafter moved to Lake Lotawana, MO, where they plunged into the social atmosphere of sailing, dinner parties, skiing, and communion with friends.  With unmatched beauty and grace, Carol quickly became a favorite lake blonde and treasured friend.  Carol dedicated all her time and energy to her family.  A devoted wife, she left nothing for her husband to do in the house, for she was the best homemaker God could ever provide.  She raised three beautiful children: Whitney, Austin, and Ashley.  Her pride and joy was providing a warm and cozy home where every need and want was met.

Her heart also opened to each and every other child who came through her door.  From cookies to conversations filled with Godly wisdom, she loved them as her own.  Friends and family consider her a spiritual mentor, one of the lake's best cooks, and an Audry Hepburn-always dressed to the nines.  With a constant smile and joyful attitude, she served generously, loved deeply, and was a constant ray of sunshine.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father.  She is survived and dearly missed by her husband Howard; three children, Whitney, Austin, and Ashley; brother Timothy Ashlock and wife Carroll, Arnold, CA; and many loving family members.  She lived her life according to Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer."  Her life and testimony will be forever remembered. (Arr. Langsford Funeral Home, 816-524-3700) View/Sign the Guestbook @ The Kansas City Star*

Dan E. Thompson, 59, of Kansas City passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Raytown.

Dan was born Oct. 23, 1945, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Joseph Ellis Thompson and Gladys Louise Talmage.

He grew up in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1963.

While Dan worked in the sales industry, he and his family often moved. He was known for his "one-liners."

He married Marry Ann Yearout on July 8, 1978. In November 1988, he was confirmed in Calvary Episcopal Church in Sedalia.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles Curtis Thompson and his wife, Randa, of Clinton and Jeremy Thompson and his wife, Lisa, of Grain Valley; one daughter, Danielle Sebring and her husband, Curtis, of Blue Springs; one granddaughter, Chelsea Nicole Thompson of Clinton; a sister, Judy Ballard and her husband, Doug, of Columbia; and one brother, Harvey Neal and his wife, Diane, of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his stepfather, Carl Neal; and a sister, Carla Splaine of Salem, Mass.

Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society.

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Beatrice "Bea" Jacobs Morris, 82, of Columbia passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Stuart House in Centralia.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ms. Morris was born Aug. 19, 1922, in Boone Count to Jesse J. and Daisy Dean Smith Jacobs. She was formerly married to John Morris. She was employed with Bob’s Market for 19 years and Eastgate IGA for 33 years.

Survivors include three children, Mary Dean Morrison of Platte City, Judie Rae Smith of St. Louis and John Elwood Morris of Collinsville, Ill.; four siblings, Anna Eliza O’Connor of Ash Grove, Jesse J. Jacobs Jr. of Mexico, Mo., Donald Edward Jacobs of Columbia and Gladys Conner of Boonville; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Leon, Roy Lee, Rudolph, Dave, Claude and Paul Jacobs; and a sister, Virginia Cottrill.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Gladys Mae Clayborne, 90, of Columbia died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Russell Chapel C.M.E. Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Warren Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was a member of Russell Chapel C.M.E. Church, where she served on the stewardess board.

Survivors include two children, William Clayborne and Helen Sheley, both of Columbia.

Mary Elizabeth Ratliff, 88, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at Lenoir Healthcare.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Epple Chapel in the Lenoir Retirement Community. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Ratliff was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Macon County to John M. and Mary J. Edwards Jones. On Dec. 5, 1936, she married Harry E. Ratliff in Macon, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children, Morton Ratliff and wife Alberta; Kenneth Ratliff and wife Annie, all of Columbia; Harriet McNeill and husband Bill of Bennett, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a longtime friend from Lenoir, Roy Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, William Ratliff; and two brothers, Kenneth Jones and Edward Jones.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association, Attn: Memorial Program Call Center, P.O. Box 2680, Canton, Ohio, 44720; or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205.

Lloyd Douglas, 89, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at his home near Columbia.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Douglas was born in Boone County on Jan. 21, 1916, to Archie and Bertha Lee Turner Douglas and lived in Boone County all his life. He attended Boone County schools. On May 29, 1937, he married Doris Elizabeth Doty. She preceded him in death Sept. 5, 1983. He married Hazel Sala on Nov. 14, 1993, and she survives. Mr. Douglas farmed and raised Angus cattle for many years, retiring in 1992.

Other survivors include three children, Louise Hudspeth, R.L. Douglas Jr. and wife Brenda, and Delton T. Douglas and wife Shari, all of Columbia; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Goldie Kistler and husband Edgar of Keytesville, and other extended family and friends.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, R.W. Douglas, Reuben L. Douglas and Donald Brooks; four sisters, Alice Zook, Jewel Douglas, Patricia Grinstead and infant Mary Ella Douglas; and son-in-law Bruce Hudspeth.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.

Estella M. Hinkle, 99, of Columbia passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Hinkle was born April 29, 1906, to Ferdinand and Mary Dahlke Spiering in Gaylord, Minn.

On May 25, 1936, she married Chester Andrew Hinkle in Hayward, Wis., and he preceded her in death. Mrs.

Hinkle was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include four children, Ken Hinkle and wife Connie of Rocheport, Dale Hinkle and wife Bonnie of Versailles, Sharon Carl and husband Chuck of Columbia and Carol Hinkle of Davis, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Tim Hinkle, Julie Cupp, Angie Woods, Dawn Colster, Alan Hinkle, Tim Reichard and Jerry Brightwell; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.

Walter Reynolds, Jr., 71, of Bee Hill Road, Williamstown, died Monday, November 7, 2005, at his home.

Born in North Adams on Aug. 7, 1934, son of Walter A. Reynolds, Sr., and Jessie E. Newcomb Reynolds, he attended schools there. He moved to Williamstown in 1948 and was a 1952 graduate of the former Williamstown High School. He attended Boston University and Michigan State University. He returned to Williamstown in June 2005.

A Marine Corps veteran, he served from 1954 to 1956.

Mr. Reynolds owned a business consulting company in Lansing, Mich. for 21 years, until his retirement in 1997. Prior to that, he worked for the State of Michigan Division of Crippled Children from 1959 to 1966. During court-ordered desegregation of the Kalamazoo public schools, he was a crisis counselor at Hillside and South Junior High schools. He was the administrator of a methadone maintenance clinic for heroin addicts for Kalamazoo County, and was director of quality improvement with Manpower of Lansing for two years.

His first wife, Helen C. Falvey of Williamstown, is deceased.

He leaves his wife, the former M. Zay Winscott; a son, Walter A. Reynolds III, of Haslett, Mich., and a brother, Henry W. Reynolds of Ashburn, Va.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- An informal memorial celebration of Walt's life will be scheduled by the family after Henry's return from South Africa. Final arrangements are being handled by Vermont Blessings of Guilford, VT. Memorials may be made to VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, 535 Curran Memorial Highway, P.O. Box 869, North Adams, MA 01247, in memory of Walter A. Reynolds.

Walt realized his long-term dream of one day returning to the beautiful Berkshires or, as he liked to say, "God's Country." He also leaves his son's fiancee, Sharon Smith of Okemos, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Reynolds, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Aurevia Maurine Eaton, 95, of Columbia died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at South Hampton Place.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born June 5, 1910, in Magnum, Okla., to Richard Elsworth Palmer and Ruth Razine Harner Palmer. She married Ted Eaton on April 12, 1943, in St. Louis.

She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1934, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1937 and a master’s degree in 1942. She was a catalog librarian for Stephens College from 1955 until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She loved flowers, the outdoors, horses and her cattle, and she especially loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Connie Gaw and husband Billy of Rocheport; a brother, Sam Palmer of Lake Ozark; a sister, Mavis Thomas of Eugene, Ore.; and two granddaughters, Ann Oberhaus and husband Jeff of Franklin and Kelli Hoversten of Boulder, Colo.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Waldo Palmer and Rienzo Palmer.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center, 4895 E. Highway 163, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Aliene Anderson McKee, 95, of Columbia died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at West Village Nursing Home.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at St. Paul AME Church, 501 Park Ave. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Warren Funeral Chapel, 12 E. Ash St.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 10, 1910, in Boone County to Anderson McKee and Carrie Diggs McKee.

He was married to Dorothy McKee.

He farmed in the northwest part of Boone County for several years. He was later employed at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He was a member of Mount Woodland AME Church in Howard County. He was a trustee, member of the steward board and member of the choir at Mount Woodland.

Survivors include three sons, Aliene McKee Jr. and friend, Eunice Wright of Columbia, Charles McKee and wife, Barbara, of El Cajon, Calif., and J.T. Baskett of Rock Island, Ill.; one daughter, Gloria Collins of Lees Summit; two brothers, Marion McKee and Hadley McKee, both of Detroit; several nieces, nephews and cousins; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, both parents, a son, and a son-in-law.

David Earl Cornelison, 61, of Columbia died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Cornelison was born Aug. 28, 1944, in Columbia to Earl J. and Loreta Summers Cornelison.

He served with the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include three children, James Robert Cornelison of Columbia and Bridgett Cornelison and Rachel Cornelison, both of New York City; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Christie, Gregory and Emily.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038.

Patricia Sue Scott, 60, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at her home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pattie Sue was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Florissant to Edgar Victor and Laura Fittje Andrews.

She was a 1963 graduate of Hickman High School. She was previously married to Gary Bratton of Hallsville and Jeff Scott of Ashland, and they survive. Pat was employed with MFA Oil and served as city clerk in Columbia. She was also employed at Callaway Bank in Fulton, where she was active with the Gold Leaf Club. She was a cancer survivor and continued to participate and serve on the Relay for Life board. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia.

Survivors include her mother of Columbia; two sons, Anthony "Tony" Bratton and his wife, Rachel, of Hartsburg and Craig Bratton of Centralia; a daughter, Victoria King and her husband, Brent, of Columbia; and three grandchildren, Samara Wellman-Bratton, Hannah Bratton and Evelyn King.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Patricia Scott Scholarship Fund, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo. 65202; or the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Russell Mac Smith, 88, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 23, 1917, in LaBelle, one of eight children of William Hugh Smith and Bessie Maude Tyhurst Smith. He attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, Ill., and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Russell enlisted in the Army and served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He married Shirley Elizabeth Fahey of Manchester, Conn., in 1943, and they had three children. He was remarried in 1963 to Charleen Collings of St. Louis. He was the owner of Central Novelty Amusement and Vending Equipment in Columbia for 30 years, and a past member of the Columbia Country Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 280 and the Cosmo Breakfast Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, two sisters and his second wife, Charleen.

He is survived by three children, Ronald Smith and wife Linda of Temple Terrace, Fla., Linda Smith Canestraight and husband Mark of Columbia, and Laura Smith Muir and husband Andrew of Kansas City; a stepdaughter, Pamela Brickey of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; five grandchildren, Alexis Petri of Kansas City, Ryan Smith and wife Jennifer of Lutz, Fla., Jason Smith and wife Ralitsa of Cleveland, Sarah Williamson of North Richland, Texas, and Erica Canestraight of Columbia; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Madelyn Smith and Dima Smith; three sisters, Henrietta Fields of Columbia, Marjorie Cavanaugh of Idaho and Billy Jean Wilhite of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the University of Missouri Senior Care Program through Memorial Funeral Home.

Lucille Keene, 86, of Columbia passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the services.

Lucille was born Nov. 2, 1919, to Robert O. and Mabel Davis. They preceded her in death.

Lucille is survived by one son, Ken Keene and wife Jo of Columbia; one daughter, Jan Moore and husband Bob of Columbia; one sister, Juanita Byland of North Carolina; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Lucille also was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond B. Keene; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes can be left online at www.memorial funeralhomeandcemetery.com.Published Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Mildred Ray Shrout, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

A memorial service will be held for her at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at First Christian Church, with Dr. John Yonker officiating. The family will greet friends after the service. The body was cremated. Burial will be private at Salem Cemetery in eastern Jackson County.

Mrs. Shrout was born near Lancaster, Ky., on Nov. 21, 1922.

She went to Buckeye High School in Garrad County, Ky. She was active in 4-H and was grand champion cook of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the 1940 State Fair.

She went to Spencerian Business School in Louisville, Ky., and then worked for the Production Credit Association.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1961 and a master’s degree in American history from Truman State University in 1971. She added 30 hours of academic credit at various universities, among them the University of Illinois. She taught eighth-grade social studies at Jefferson Junior High School from 1961 to 1969. She taught American history from 1969 to 1984 at Quincy, Ill., High School. During this period, she took a key role in developing the Personal Individualized Education program.

She married Thomas R. Shrout in 1943, and he survives. She was the mother of two children, Martha Shrout Brown of Chicago and Thomas R. Shrout Jr. and wife Debbie of St. Louis. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Lyla Brown of Bristol, England, Nancy Brown of Boston, Rachael Shrout of Los Angeles and Thomas R. Shrout III of St. Louis.

She was a member of First Christian Church and served as deaconess, elder and president of the church board.

She was a member of PEO, former state president of Alpha Delta Kappa and a member of Pi Lambda Theta. She belonged to a number of history associations.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or a charity of one’s choice. The family requests no flowers be sent.

Arrangements under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Mildred Ray Shrout, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

A memorial service will be held for her at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at First Christian Church, with Dr. John Yonker officiating. The family will greet friends after the service. The body was cremated. Burial will be private at Salem Cemetery in eastern Jackson County.

Mrs. Shrout was born near Lancaster, Ky., on Nov. 21, 1922.

She went to Buckeye High School in Garrad County, Ky. She was active in 4-H and was grand champion cook of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the 1940 State Fair.

She went to Spencerian Business School in Louisville, Ky., and then worked for the Production Credit Association.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1961 and a master’s degree in American history from Truman State University in 1971. She added 30 hours of academic credit at various universities, among them the University of Illinois. She taught eighth-grade social studies at Jefferson Junior High School from 1961 to 1969. She taught American history from 1969 to 1984 at Quincy, Ill., High School. During this period, she took a key role in developing the Personal Individualized Education program.

She married Thomas R. Shrout in 1943, and he survives. She was the mother of two children, Martha Shrout Brown of Chicago and Thomas R. Shrout Jr. and wife Debbie of St. Louis. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Lyla Brown of Bristol, England, Nancy Brown of Boston, Rachael Shrout of Los Angeles and Thomas R. Shrout III of St. Louis.

She was a member of First Christian Church and served as deaconess, elder and president of the church board.

She was a member of PEO, former state president of Alpha Delta Kappa and a member of Pi Lambda Theta. She belonged to a number of history associations.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or a charity of one’s choice. The family requests no flowers be sent.

Arrangements under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Edna Laura Reynolds, 95, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at University Hospital.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kathryn Morrison officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with a Rebecca Lodge service at 6:30. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edna was born April 11, 1910, to Ed and Tinnie Payne Holloway in Boone County.

On Sept. 7, 1929, she married Lewis A. Reynolds in Columbia, and he preceded her in death.

She was a member of Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church and also a member of Athens Rebecca Lodge No. 383. Edna was a talented seamstress, and she always filled everyone with laughter.

Survivors include four children, James L. Reynolds of Columbia, Margaret Elaine Stone Stueve of Arizona, Phyllis Sue Hinshaw of Columbia and Jerry Lee Reynolds of California; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; seven nieces; and two nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202; or New Voice Club of the University of Missouri-Columbia, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Mildred Fern Bryson, 83, of Columbia passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mildred was born July 1, 1922, in Boone County to Holice and Lizzie Gillispie Foster, and they preceded her in death. She married Sol Bryson on Jan. 20, 1945, in Columbia, and he also preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Bobby Bryson and his wife, Jean, of Las Vegas, and Donald Bryson and his wife, Roberta, of Centralia; three grandchildren, Jeff Bryson and wife Robyn and Jody Bryson, all of Centralia, and Rob Bryson and wife Sarah of Pensacola, Fla.; and one great-grandson, Matthew Soloman Bryson.

Mildred was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Memorial tributes can be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Arthur "Hugh" Denney, 89, of Columbia passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Darlington, S.C.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Hugh was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Andrew County to Frank and Cora Beatie Denney, and they preceded him in death.

He was married to Ada Ilene Tucker, and she also preceded him in death. On July 11, 1998, he married Dorothy Stamerjohn Cline in Boonville, and she survives.

Mr. Denney was a member of First Christian Church in Columbia and an associate member of the Christian church in Boonville. His wife, Dorothy, is a member of the Christian church in Boonville and an associate member of First Christian Church in Columbia. Hugh was in charge of state schools for the severely handicapped for 29 years. His hobbies included coin collecting, researching genealogy, traveling and participating in music.

Survivors also include his children, Jo Ann Fisher of Florence, S.C., Charles H. Denney of Alabama, Margaret Bell of O’Fallon, Susan Burns of Columbia and Jean Cline of St. Louis; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Elsie Afton Holman, 81, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Claire Bridge Cottage in Valparaiso, Ind.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia, with the Rev. Bob Webb officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service on Monday. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Elsie Afton (Pat) was born Aug. 6, 1924, in San Saba, Texas, to Walter and Eula Inez Brown. She married Norman Holman of Birch Tree on Aug. 11, 1943, and he preceded her in death in 1997. They moved to Columbia in 1960. She was a homemaker and longstanding member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia.

Survivors include a son, Dale Holman of Columbia; a daughter, Mary Afton Rini of Valparaiso; a grandson, Mike Holman of Clinton, Okla.; two granddaughters, Anna Marie Rini and Rosland Rini of Valparaiso; and three great-granddaughters of Clinton.

She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carr Yager Funeral Home in Fayette.

Traci Michelle Logan, 38, of Columbia died Thursday, May 4, 2006.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Second Baptist Church, 407 E. Broadway, with the Rev. Cecil Logan III officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Warren Funeral Chapel, 12 E. Ash St. Burial will be at Log Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was born July 2, 1967, in St. Louis to Ronald Villars and Ellen Gregory.

She was married to Wesley Logan.

She was employed at Quaker Oats Company in Columbia.

Survivors include her husband, Wesley D. Logan of Columbia; one son, Adrian D. Logan of Columbia; two daughters, Breana D. Logan and Chellen D. Logan, both of Columbia; one brother, Kevin W. Villars of Blaine, Wash.; and her parents, Ellen Villars Allen of Kansas City, Mo., and Ronald Villars of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Sadie Gregory, Charles Villars and Marietta Delphin Thomas.

Joy Nelson Oldham Grimes, 88, of Columbia passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Joy was born Dec. 7, 1917, to Chester A. and Maude Zinn Nelson in Minden Mines. On Dec. 25, 1938, she married Leonard Neal Oldham in Houston. He preceded her in death March 8, 1990. She married Philip A. Grimes on Sept. 23, 2000, and he survives.

She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia and was a retired member of the University of Missouri faculty, Department of Home Economics.

She also taught at Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus, Miss., before joining the UM faculty. Joy was a member of the University Business and Professional Women, a docent at the University Museum of Archeology, a member of the Columbia Art League and a volunteer at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Survivors include her husband, Philip A. Grimes; son Mark N. Oldham and his wife, Elizabeth, of Rolla; daughter Judith L. Chambers of Chatham, Ill.; two sisters, Ruth Sacco of Gilroy, Calif., and Reba Cassin of Columbia; four grandsons, Neal Oldham and Nick Oldham, both of Rolla, Peter Chambers of Springfield, Ill., and Scott Chambers of Chatham; two granddaughters, Melinda Chauvin of Boone, N.C., and Sarabeth Chambers of Vancouver, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, L. Neal Oldham.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Gary Dale Acton, 61, of Hemet, Calif., died Saturday, June 3, 2006.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 13, at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery in California.

Gary was born in Columbia. He graduated from Hickman High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; a sister, Wanda Backues; and three brothers, Donald Acton, Vernon Senor and Edward Senor.

His parents preceded him in death.

Linda Pearl Angell, 45, of Palisade, Colo., passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Colorado.

Family services will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Louise Angell of Moberly; brothers Gene Angell and wife Donna and Jim Angell and wife Rose; sisters Peggy Turner and husband Duane, Patti Sapp and husband Glen and Sue Sapp and husband Raymond; other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are by Cater Funeral Home in Moberly.

Frances "Kay" Wade, 60, of Columbia passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kay was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Columbia to William O. and Frances A. Semon Wade.

She will be remembered for making and collecting many quilts. Kay taught home economics in Sturgeon for 25 years.

Survivors include her mother, of Columbia, and her uncle, Russell Semon of Howard County.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Marian N. Levitt, 89, of Columbia died Sunday, July 2, 2006.

Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. 10th St. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery.

Mrs. Levitt was born Oct. 3, 1916, in St. Paul, Minn., a daughter of Nathan and Anna Nemer. She married Dr. Jacob Levitt on March 28, 1942, in St. Paul. She was an original board member and avid supporter of the Missouri Symphony Society and a founding member of the Columbia Art League.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, who died on Aug. 21, 1990, and one son, Sylvan, who passed in 1950.

She is survived by two daughters; Miriam Levitt Smith of Berkeley, Calif., and Natalie Dawson of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; two grandchildren Anna Levitt Smith and Brian Levitt Smith.

Memorials to the Missouri Symphony Society, Congregation Beth Shalom or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation may be sent to Parker Funeral Service.

Ken’s life exemplified by Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Despite his meager upbringing, Ken was always generous with his time, money, love, talents and leadership. To know Ken was to love him.

Many benefited from Ken’s generosity - the American Heart Association, Aspen Camp School for the Deaf, Aspen Institute, Assistance League of Houston, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Brookwood Community, Child Advocates Inc., The Counsel for Alcohol and Drugs Houston, DIFFA, Episcopal High School, First United Methodist Church, Holocaust Museum Houston, Horatio Alger Scholarship Fund, Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Food Bank, Houston SPCA, NAACP, Open Door Church, Susan G. Omen Breast Cancer Foundation, Rice University, the Salvation Army, Star of Hope, the University of Houston, the United Negro College Fund, United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, and YMCA of Greater Houston.

Ken’s door was always open, whether it was to help with college funds for a child, to help a former Enron employee pay their mortgage, to help young entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality or give a second chance when he believed in a person. Ken could not say no to anyone needing help.

When asked why he always looked for the best in everyone, Ken would simply reply that it was much better than the alternative.

Ken gave his time and energy to lead huge Houston events such as the Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations, the Welcome Home Desert Storm/Desert Shield Troops parade and referendum campaigns to finance the new Houston baseball park and football/rodeo stadium, as well as the new Houston basketball arena and the Republican National Convention. Ken did everything possible to make his much-loved city a better place to live.

Ken’s love of Linda was unsurpassed - they were to celebrate their 24th anniversary on July 10 - they were truly best friends, soul mates and partners. They were always holding hands and demonstrating their incredible adoration for each other. Their relationship was truly unique, and Linda considers herself the luckiest woman in the world to have had those precious years with Ken.

He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. - Proverbs 14:26

Ken leaves behind five children, Robyn, Mark, David, Elizabeth and Beau, who all love him very much. He was their role model for life, business and Christian faith. They are blessed with strong memories of a father who respected each of them for their uniqueness and took time to foster in them the desire to achieve their best. They enjoyed lively dinner conversations, festive holidays and particularly their quiet times with him.

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. - Proverbs 17:6

Twelve grandchildren - Nicholas, Hannah, Hailey, Sashay, Zach, Pate, Alex, Gage, Preston, Katie, Lucas and Tessa - remember their beloved "Papi/Papia" (depending on which of the 12 you ask), who was never afraid to be silly to entertain one of his treasured grandchildren. He loved teaching them how to whistle, cluck, ride ponies, ride snowmen in Colorado and spent precious time with them watching college football and attending many recitals.

Ken was loved and admired by his sisters, Bonnie and Sharon. They share memories of family, Ruth’s fried chicken and lots of conversation and humor. While the Lay family did not have much money, they were always close and supportive of each other. Ken always had the time to listen and support his family in the best and worst of times. He made many trips to Missouri for holiday celebrations and to visit his sick and dying parents in the last of their lives. He was the Rock of Gibraltar for his parents and his sister.

Ken’s first wife, Judie, continued to love and support Ken through the greatest challenges of his life and never questioned his integrity.

Ken’s faith supported him throughout his life and gave him the confidence to believe in people. Above all, he trusted God that he had a plan, even if it was never perfectly clear.

While Ken was the son of parents who did not have the opportunity to go to college, Ken graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1964 from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of arts degree in economics and a master’s degree in economics in 1965. At MU, Ken was a member of and served as president of Beta Theta Pi. Ken was proud of his fraternity and maintained strong contacts with his fraternity brothers through the years; he found great strength in their support.

Ken completed his formal education at the University of Houston, where he obtained a doctorate in economics in 1970. While there, Ken achieved the additional honors of Omicron Delta Kappa and Omicron Delta Epsilon and was listed in "Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities."

Ken led a long and distinguished career in the public and private sector. Ken worked with Humble Oil - now Exxon Corp. - from 1965 to 1968 as an economist in the Corporate Planning Department.

In 1968, Ken enlisted in Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Navy, where from 1968 to 1971 he served as an ensign; lieutenant junior grade; lieutenant; special assistant to the Navy comptroller and financial analyst; and in the office of assistant secretary of the Navy, Department of the Navy, at the Pentagon. While serving with the Navy, Ken received the Navy Commendation Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

Ken’s legacy as a leader in energy regulation was rooted in his service with the Federal Power Commission from 1971 to 1972, when he served as a technical assistant to the commissioner and vice chairman of the Federal Power Commission. Ken left the FPC to serve as the energy deputy undersecretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior.

In 1974, Ken left the public sector in Washington, D.C., to begin his career in the natural gas industry. Ken joined Florida Gas Co. in Winter Park, Fla., as vice president of corporate development, later holding the office of senior vice president of the transmission company and president of its successor company, Continental Resources Co.

Ken left Continental Resources Co. in 1981 to join Transco Energy Co. in Houston, where he held the positions of president, chief operating officer and director. In 1984, Ken accepted the position as chairman and CEO of Houston Natural Gas Co., which merged with InterNorth in 1985 and would later be renamed Enron Corp.

Ken loved Enron and saw the company as one of limitless possibilities. He often talked of the incredible talent at Enron and believed Enron employees were unsurpassed in any industry. Ken believed the real value of Enron was in its people. From the most junior employee to his top executives, Ken treated all with the same dignity and respect they deserved as children of God. Employees often remarked on how he recalled their names, family and other personal details they shared with him.

I, the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve. - Jeremiah 12:10.

For those who know and love Ken, we take comfort in the knowledge he is in the loving presence of the one true judge.

Celebrations of Ken’s life for family and friends will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the Aspen Chapel in Aspen, Colo., and also at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at First United Methodist Church-Downtown in Houston.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made on Ken’s behalf to First United Methodist Church, Houston - Lifeline Ministries for the Poor, United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, YMCA of Greater Houston, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Aspen Camp School for the Deaf or the church or synagogue of your choice.

Julie Ann Wilson, 43, of Columbia, died Monday, July 17, 2006, at her home.

Services, conducted by Pastor Art Dyer, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. before the service.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Columbia.

Julie was born April 19, 1963, in Columbia to Michael and Linda Roberts Wilson.

Survivors include her father, Michael Wilson of Ashland; mother, Linda Wilson of Columbia; one son, Chad Ryan Rombach of Columbia; one sister, Laura Babcock of Columbia; her maternal grandmother, Ruby C. Roberts of Columbia; one niece, Ashley Babcock, and one nephew, Jeremiah Babcock, both of Columbia; and half-brother Robert Wilson of Ashland.

Sharon Kay Ballew, 61, of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, in St. Louis.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Reisch officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sharon was born on Dec. 31, 1944, to Russel and Mary Noel Mustain in Boone County. On Dec. 13, 1969, she married Charles Ballew, and he survives.

She was a member of Dripping Spring Baptist Church, where she loved participating in her quilting group.

Survivors include her husband Charles of Columbia; one daughter, Lola Dealiso, of Independence; three grandsons of Independence; a stepbrother, John Rawlings; a stepsister, Marilyn McCormick; brother-in-law Jesse Ballew; and sister-in-law Alice Nesta.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dripping Spring Baptist Church, 2701 Dripping Spring Road, Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Karl E. Goebel, 92, of Columbia passed away at his home on July 27, 2006.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Broadway Christian Church. Burial with military honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Karl was born on April 27, 1914, in Moberly to Otto and Elisa Eisenhauer Goebel, and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 19, 1943, he married Iris Lubben of Golden, Ill., in San Diego, and she survives. Karl attended a Chicago school for the then fairly new field of refrigeration in 1937 through 1939. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, achieving the rank of master tech sergeant. While stationed at Camp Miramar, he was instrumental in implementing a refrigeration mechanics school. Columbia became his and Iris’s home after the war. Karl spent his entire career in the refrigeration field working for only two firms, Phillips & Co. and Hulett Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and RSES.

Karl was a member of the Downtown Optimist club, where he was very active and enjoyed working at the Christmas tree lot. Karl was always a member of a church, the last 20 years at Broadway Christian Church.

He is also survived by his son, Bruce and wife Shari of Columbia; daughter Karla Huck and husband Randy of Columbia; grandchildren Sara Goebel of Columbia, Brandon Huck of Columbia, and Mindy Huck Harvat and husband Christian of Nutley, N.J.; and cousin Carl Eisenhauer of Moberly.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Goebel and wife Mabel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Broadway Christian Church Building Fund, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

John William Daly, 61, of Columbia passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his home.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway.

Mr. Daly was born in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean, on June 27, 1945.

He came to Columbia in 1956 but never forgot his ties to the island of his birth and greatly enjoyed attending reunions both in the U.S. and in Aruba.

He graduated from Hickman High School in 1963, attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and was in the National Guard.

Most of his career was spent in the insurance industry. He was a member of Broadway Christian Church and also the Downtown Optimist Club.

John is survived by one sister, Maureen Daly of Columbia; two nieces, Deborah Breese-Garelick of Scottsville, N.Y., and Susan Pinkowski of Louisburg, Penn.; one nephew, Douglas Breese of Maplewood; and four great-nieces.

He was a loving brother, uncle and friend.

He cared deeply about his church and community.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Maynard Elbert McGreer, 86, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Monday, August 7, 2006.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Woods Chapel Baptist Church of Arlington with the Rev. Bobby Bridges officiating. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale.

Mr. McGreer was born July 23, 1920, in Davenport, Iowas, to Harry Thomas and Emma Lenora Moser McGreer. He was a member of the Centrla Baptist Church of Hot Springs, Arkansas and a former member of Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Arlington. He was ver active and involved in church all his life, in missions, church building,teaching Sunday school and church finance. He was a deacon for 36 years.

Survivors: wife of 63 years, Evie McGreer of Hot Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susan McGreer of Bloomington, Indiana; and Jerry and Carol McGreer of Houston; daughter, Carol Camp of Arlington; grandchildren, Laura Mintz of London, England, Robin Camp and Katy Camp, both of Arlington, and Casey Cooper of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother, George McGreer, of Illinois City, Illinois; sister, Evelyn Dorothy of Davenport, Iowa; and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs, and Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale, Texas.

Bobby W. Bryson, 60, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bobby was born on Nov. 15, 1945, in Fulton, the son of Sol and Mildred Fern Foster Bryson.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, then worked for the Victor Valley Union High School District in Victorville, Calif., where he was well-liked by both students and staff.

Bobby loved history and traveling, and when his wife retired in 2003, they began traveling full-time in their RV until he became ill in 2006 and returned to Columbia for treatment.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Bryson, of Columbia; one son, Robert S. Bryson and his wife, Sarah, of Pensacola, Fla.; one grandson, Matthew S. Bryson, of Pensacola; one brother, Don Bryson and his wife, Roberta, of Centralia; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, 1001 Stadium Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Marianne Moon Thomas died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at home at Friendship Village in Chesterfield.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 in the Firestone Baar Chapel at Stephens College.

Mrs. Thomas was born July 31, 1912, in Carthage, the eldest of five children of Alfred C. Moon, the superintendent of schools in Malden, and Grace Bowers Moon, an elementary school teacher.

She attended elementary and secondary school in Malden, graduating from high school in 1929. She attended Central Methodist College in Fayette and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Missouri League of Women Voters, where she served as a director and human rights chairman. She also served as a member of the Missouri Association of Social Welfare, Missouri Council of Churches Legislative Review Committee and the Missouri Coalition for Social Justice. She campaigned for a public defender system and in opposition to the death penalty in Missouri.

Mrs. Thomas was a Quaker and attended the Columbia Friends Meeting.

On Dec. 19, 1935, she married Dr. Lloyd B. Thomas of the MU chemistry department. They raised six children in Columbia, all of whom survive: Martha Stuber of Creve Coeur; Ellen Dunn of Eugene, Ore.; Lloyd Thomas Jr. of Manhattan, Kan.; Marianne Mimi Link of Elkton, Md.; Charles Thomas of Kansas City; and Jeannie Thomas Hamdani of Santa Cruz, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Bartlett Moon, a retired career diplomat with the United States Department of State.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Alfred C. Moon Jr. and Jon Keith Moon; and her sister, Eleanor Philpott.

A memorial fund has been established with the United Negro College Fund. Donations, with notation that they are for the "Marianne Moon Thomas Fund," may be mailed to United Negro College Fund, Attn: Francine Walker, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P0 Box 10444, Fairfax, Va. 22031.

Henry C. Wiswall III, age 93, of Mountain Home died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006.

Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Roller Chapel. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with the Rev. James Fanrak as celebrant. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Cemetery in Columbia.

He was born Jan. 30, 1913, in Rocheport to Henry Clinton and Jennie Huntington Wiswall.

On Nov. 29, 1969, he married Genevieve Dulle Chamberlain in Kansas City and moved to Mountain Home in 1995 from Kansas City. Mr. Wiswall was a retired painter with the University of Missouri-Columbia and Kansas City, a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors are his wife, Genevieve Wiswall of the home; one son, James T. and wife Diane Wiswall of St. Louis; one stepdaughter, Ann Freeman of Mountain Home; one sister, Jane Wiswall of Columbia; four grandchildren, Melissa and husband Rick Steiner and Mark Freeman, all of Mountain Home, Jon and wife Jill Wiswall of Kirkland, Wash., and Steven Wiswall of Chicago; and one great-grandson, Jackson Steiner of Mountain Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Dorothy Foerst Wiswall; and two sisters, Mary Lloyd and Grace Gentry.

Memorials may be made to Masses, St. Peter’s Building Fund or Hospice of the Ozarks.

Visit the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Mansfield, 83, of Columbia passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at her home.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Snyder officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Helen was born Jan. 28, 1923, in McFall, the daughter of Charles Owen and Zetta April Danner Rhodes. On Dec. 17, 1940, she married R.V. "Noisy" Mansfield, and he preceded her in death in September of 2003.

She enjoyed playing bingo and reading and also enjoyed knitting and quilting. She was the receptionist for Mansfield Waterproofing for more than 50 years. Her greatest love was her four sons, their wives, all of her grandchildren and two cats, Goldy and Smokey.

Survivors include four sons, Jim Mansfield and his wife, Joan, of Centerview, Stephen Mansfield and his wife, Vicki, of Columbia, Keith Mansfield and his wife, Anita, of Marlow, Okla., Kevin Mansfield and his wife, Georganna, of Columbia; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Gebhardt, Kelli Mansfield, Ashley Mansfield and Tyler Mansfield, all of Columbia, Nicolas Mansfield and Garrett Tucker of Marlow, Okla., Hilary Campe of Duluth, Minn., and Matthew Mansfield, of Fairmont, Minn; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Gebhardt of Columbia and Max Campe of Duluth, Minn.; one sister, Louise Loyd Dysart. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews and numerous bingo- and card-playing friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin daughters in infancy; one sister, Hazel Watson; and one brother, Gene Rhodes.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., Columbia, Mo. 65202, or Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center 4895 E. Highway 163, Columbia, Mo. 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Floyd Raymond Watson, 95, of Springfield died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at Maranatha Village.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will immediately follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 4, 1911, in Dixon, a son of John William Watson and Stella Mae Jones Watson. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1929.

Floyd married Arnia Emma Bryant on Sept. 24, 1933, in Dixon. He was in the Army Air Force during World War II as a machinist at Tonopah, Nev.

Floyd worked at Lockheed-Martin in Sunnyvale, Calif., for 25 years until retirement. He was a machinist planner for the Apollo Space Shuttle and many satellites. After retirement, he enjoyed making violins and stringing bows.

He was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in San Jose, Calif., and later moved his membership to Central Assembly of God in Springfield.

He later moved to Maranatha Villages in Springfield.

Floyd and Arnia had two children who survive, Alan Bryant Watson of Columbia and Elaine Sue Watson Wood of Sedalia. Elaine has two children, Michelle Linette Davis and Michael Alan Wood. Michelle has three daughters, Shauntaya Lynn Taylor, Cheyanne Miranda Dawn Davis and Sheric Helen Michelle Davis. Michael has two children, Britney Lynn Wood and Bradley Alan Wood.

Arnia preceded Floyd in death April 16, 1998. Also one brother, who was stillborn, and four sisters preceded him in death: Opal Watson, Mabel Baker, Dessie Kosloff and Esther Bassett.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Jerry R. Bowser, 66, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Columbia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Jerry was born on April 25, 1940, in Boone County to Ray and Betty Hewitt Bowser. He married Janice Ward on Aug. 12, 1961, and she survives.

Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea.

He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 280 in Columbia. He worked 43 years for the University of Missouri-Columbia, retiring in 2002 from the MU Power Plant.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jerry will be remembered as someone who loved to spend time with his dog, Hoppy, who he liked to call his retirement buddy.

Other survivors include his mother, Betty of Columbia; children, Karla Anderson and husband Danny of Austin, Texas, and Randy Bowser and wife Mary Alice of Millersburg; brother Robert Bowser of Atlanta; sister Connie Test of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren Ashley and Kurtis Jordan of Austin, and Lucas McCray and Tanner Bowser of Millersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray; and his loving grandmother, Margaret Hewitt.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Edna Ruth Creason, 87, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at Lenoir Care Center.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.

Ruth was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Boone County to Grover Smith and Rose Lee Thorton Zumwalt.

On Aug. 3, 1936, she married Stanley Hubert Creason in Boone County, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1999.

Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Hickman High School, and she and Stanley lived in Boone County all their lives.

She worked for many years for Columbia Auto Parts in the bookkeeping department and also sang in the Sunshine Choir at the Senior Center.

She is survived by four children, Sandra Jean Bench and husband Dan of Four Seasons Village, Arlen Lee Creason and wife Lynn of Oklahoma City, John Paul Creason and wife Kathy of Pittsboro, N.C., and Mary Anne Crane and husband Allen of Columbia; 11 grandchildren, Stanley Thomas Bench, Dana Jean Bench, Marcus Alan Bench and Melissa Bench, all of Four Seasons Village, Cindy Durk and Windy Creason, both of Columbia, Lori Ann Powell of Belleville, Ill., Kyle Creason of the state of California, Jennifer Creason of the state of Florida, Russell Paul Crane of Columbia and Misty Dawn Heath of Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Odell Acton of Columbia and Martha Alread of the state of Missouri; and three brothers, Donald Zumwalt of Ashland, J.L. Zumwalt of Moberly and Frank Root of Tulsa, Okla.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one grandson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Senior Center, 1121 Business Loop 70 E., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jay Self officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Frances was born on May 11, 1918, in Boone County, the daughter of Raymond Nelson and Elsie McQuitty Semon.

She enjoyed quilting with her daughter, and, prior to her passing, she was the longest living member of Woodlandville Methodist Church.

Survivors include a brother, Russell Semon and his wife, Julia, of New Franklin; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, W.O. "Dub" Wade; and a daughter, Kay Wade.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Woodlandville Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

James Michael "Mike" Andrews

Mike died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in Shreveport, La., after a brief illness.

Memorial services for James Michael "Mike" Andrews, 61, of Ore City, Texas, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview, with the Reverend Becky Henson and the Reverend Jerry Turner officiating.

Also memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri. Mike will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born January 21, 1945, in Columbia, Missouri, to Senator and Betty Andrews, Mike attended Columbia College and the University of Missouri. He remained an avid Missouri Tiger fan all of his life. He was a veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic in Vietnam. He worked in the insurance industry for many years and was a member of Greggton United Methodist Church.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Leah Andrews of Boston, Mass., and Adam Andrews of Longview. He is also survived by the children's mother, Susan Andrews. Other survivors include his brother, Dr. Larry Andrews and wife, Ruthie of Lincoln, Neb.; and his nieces, Wyn Andrews of Lincoln, Neb., and Sally Andrews of Los Angeles, Calif.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Newgate Mission, Greggton United Methodist Church, Longview, or the charity of your choice.

A memorial guestbook may be viewed and signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Ruth Lawrence Gilpin, 89, of Columbia died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Blue River Care Center in Kansas City.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home with graveside services at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Gilpin was born May 10, 1917, to Gordon Lawrence and Ivy Oldham Lawrence in Sturgeon. She was married to Lawrence E. Gilpin Oct. 17, 1940, and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1993.

She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia and was employed as a bookkeeper at Philips & Co. for 40 years.

Survivors include one son, Gordon L. Gilpin of Leawood, Kan.; a daughter, Sharon G. Marshall of Springfield; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William G. Lawrence and John Dale Lawrence, both of Sturgeon.

The family is eternally grateful for the care she received while residing at Brookdale Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore since 1997.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Senior Center Building Fund, 1121 Business Loop 70, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Mary Alice Carignan, 95, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pilot Grove.

Mary Alice was born on Aug. 6, 1911, to George and Bessie Woolege Smith in Cooper County. She married Martin Carignan, and he survives.

Survivors include her husband; brother Melvin Smith of Boonville; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Martin Carignan and Tom Carignan; one step-daughter, Mary Lou Bliss; and two nephews, Warner Perkins and Dwain Smith.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, one niece and two children, Norma Edwards and Virgil Roth.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 Locust St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Maxine Ann Cunningham passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in Pensacola, FL.

Ann was born on January 18, 1920 in Ames, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husbands Robert Cunningham and Andrew Barnett.

She is survived by her children and step children: Tom (Blanch) Barnett, Marv (Karen) Barnett, Bob (Bonita) Barnett, Mary (Gary) Meek, Susan (James) Pelt, Linda (Danny) Brothers, Mike Cunningham, Bobby (Linda) Cunningham, David (Kitty) Cunningham, Kevin (Jo) Cunningham, Kent (Kat) Cunningham, and 32 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Ann was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and sang in the Silvertones choir. She also was a member of the Rhythm Lovers and the Civil Aires Dance Clubs.

Visitation will be held in the Chapel at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 28, 2007 from 3-5 PM. Graveside service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 11:45 AM.

The family would like to thank the staff of Southern Oaks Nursing Home in Pensacola, FL for their love and dedication.

Arrangements made by Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL.

Judy Ballard, 48, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Boone Hospital Center after 10 years of fighting her failing health.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery.

Judy was born on May 4, 1958, in Columbia, the daughter of Carl Newman and Gladys Louise Tallmage Neal. On July 24, 1976, she married Doug Ballard in Columbia.

For 23 years she was a serious and dedicated employee of the Columbia Police Department, and for 30 years she was a cherished and devoted wife and mother. She loved sharing time with her family but especially with her granddaughter, Katie.

Survivors include her husband, Doug; son Jim Ballard; daughter Sarah Gasperson and her husband, Bill; and granddaughter Katie Gasperson, all of Columbia; and one brother, William Harvey Neal of Sturgeon.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Carla Splaine; and one brother, Dan Thompson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Rainbow House, 1611 Towne Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Alene Hieronymus Allen, 98, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. John Fussner officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alene was born on Dec. 11, 1908, the daughter of James L. and Buelah Moredock Hieronymus in Harper County, Okla. She attended Northwestern Oklahoma State College in Alva, Okla., and she taught for two years in Willard, Okla., in a one-room schoolhouse. On May 23, 1936, she married Dr. Joseph E. Allen in Wichita, Kan., and in 1938 they moved to Columbia.

She was a member of the Women’s Medical Auxiliary, where she served as president in the 1950s. She was also a member of the King’s Daughters and the Fortnightly Club. When Dr. Allen retired, they spent their leisure time traveling and fishing.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting and painting. She was a member of the Show-Me China Painters Club and the International China Painters Club. One of the many tiger heads she painted still hangs in the Tiger Barber Shop in downtown Columbia. Alene was a homemaker and will be remembered for her generosity, delicious meals, funny stories and artistic talent.

Survivors include three children: a son, Thomas Edward Allen and his wife, Carolee, of Sedalia; daughters JoAnn Allen of Columbia and Mary Francis of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren, Lee Francis IV of Albuquerque, T.J. Allen and his wife, Rachael, of Saugus, Calif., Sara Allen of Telluride, Colo., Catherine Kleinsorge and her husband, Kevin, of Columbia, Scott FitzGerald and his wife, Penny, of Mayfield, Ky., Patricia Wille of Horseshoe Beach, Fla., and Mary Lagerstrom and her husband, Krister, of St. Charles; one grandson-in-law, James Baldwin of St. Louis; 11 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Macey Kleinsorge of Columbia, April, Andy and Colin FitzGerald of Mayfield, Alexandra, Samuel and Benjamin Baldwin of St. Louis and Tyler, Cody and Lindsey Allen of Saugus; and one sister, True Adams of Buffalo, Okla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dr. Joseph E. Allen; one granddaughter, Jennifer Baldwin; one great-grandson, Ryan FitzGerald; two brothers; and one sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to eye research at the University of Missouri School of Medicine c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online tributes may be made at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Anna G. McDonald died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Columbia Health Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Pew Cemetery near Montgomery City.

Survivors include two sons, Donald Chris and Russell Allen Mattingley; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Nilson Funeral Home in Columbia.

Joseph Ayers was such a big fan of the Hickman High School Kewpies that he and his wife, Ann, were given letter jackets from the booster club during a basketball game.

“They loved the Kewpie basketball team,” his son Rodney Ayers said. “They were honored for their support with the jackets, and that was something they deeply treasured.”

Mr. Ayers died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at University Hospital. He was 88.

He was born on April 3, 1918, in Danvers, Ill., to Joseph W. and Imogen Amsbury Ayers. He married Annalee Augspurger on Feb. 28, 1943, in Bloomington, Ill.

Mr. Ayers served in the Army during World War II. He was employed by State Farm Insurance Co. in Columbia for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He also volunteered at Columbia Regional Hospital for 18 years.

In his spare time, Mr. Ayers spent a lot of time following the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

“Dad was probably one of the most loyal Cubs fans you would ever find,” Rodney Ayers said. “Every year he said he was going to get a hold of Chicago and tell them he would coach for free because he figured he could get their situation straightened out.”

Mr. Ayers lived in Columbia for 45 years. His three children all attended Hickman, which fostered his strong support of Kewpie athletics. Rodney Ayers said his parents moved to Marshall a few years ago to be closer to their daughter, Barbara Bach, and to her church, Calvary Baptist, which they “fell in love with.”

Steve Raglin, the pastor at Calvary Baptist, said Mr. Ayers’ strong faith and relationship with Jesus Christ defined his life.

“He was always concerned about getting the gospel out,” Raglin said, adding that Mr. Ayers did this by handing out tracts, which are brochures containing the gospel message.

“He was very fun-loving, very content,” Raglin said. “He was sort of like a grandfather to the younger people there (at the church). All of the younger people loved him.”

Mr. Ayers is survived by his wife, Ann Ayers; two sons, Rodney Ayers, of Cerritos, Calif., and Steve Ayers, of St. Joseph; a daughter, Barbara Bach, of Moberly; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Three brothers, three sisters and a granddaughter died earlier.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1823 S. Miami Ave., Marshall. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church. Military honors will follow at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Tributes may be left at www.memorial funeralhomeandcemetery.com.

-- ERIN HARMEYER

Freda B. Beasley, 88, a resident of Columbia, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, in Lockeford, Calif., while visiting her son’s family.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, McMurray Chapel. Burial will follow at Olivet Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Freda was born in Henderson, Iowa, on Oct. 8, 1918, to Sherman and Bess Stonebraker. She grew up on a farm near Henderson, learning the values of hard work and self-sufficiency. She graduated from Henderson High School and later attended nursing school in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Freda met her future husband, Robert Beasley, on a fishing trip in southern Missouri in 1938. They were married in St. Louis on April 12, 1941. The couple made their home in Columbia, where Robert "Bob" was a professor of agricultural engineering at the University of Missouri. Freda has resided in Columbia since her marriage, except for a short time spent in Newport, R.I., while her husband served in the U.S. Navy. The couple had a long and fulfilling marriage that produced five children.

Freda will always be remembered as a loving and generous mother and grandmother, devoting her life to caring for and supporting her extended family. She was known affectionately to all as "Grandma B." Her last trip was to California to celebrate her grandson Matthew’s birthday and to see her new great-grandson, Landon.

She believed in serving her community and did so by volunteering for many years at Boone Hospital Center, the American Red Cross and Missouri United Methodist Church.

Freda was an avid follower of Mizzou athletics, and she and Bob attended many football and basketball games.

Later, she made it a point to watch all the televised games and was always ready with an answer to "How are the Tigers doing?"

She loved the outdoors, especially Ozark streams, and the mountains and "wide open spaces" of the American and Canadian West. She loved playing on the gravel bar with her grandkids at Bunker Hill. She also took many fishing trips with her son, Jim and his wife, Jeanne, floating the great trout rivers of the West. Freda was a lover of all wildlife and never tired of watching birds at her feeders or going to the Missouri River to view the eagles, waterfowl and other wildlife. She spent the Saturday before her death bird-watching at the Colusa and Sutter wildlife refuges in California with her son, Jeff, and daughter Ann, identifying many species of ducks, geese and herons; and on Sunday enjoying the scenery of the gold country foothills of California.

Survivors include two sons, Jim and his wife, Jeanne, of Tulsa, Okla., and Jeff and his wife, Sherry, of Lockeford; three daughters, Linda Mares and her husband, Tony, of Tulsa, Lynne Johnson of Columbia and Ann Beasley and her partner, Carl Smith, of Columbia. Survivors also include 12 grandchildren, Sarah, John, Ryan, Kevin and Matthew Beasley, Jesse, Robert and Rebecca Mares, Amy and Sam Johnson and Ben and Ian Smith; as well as one great-grandson, Landon Beasley. She is also survived by one brother, Max Stonebraker of Red Oak, Iowa.

Freda was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in 1974; and by her sister, JoAnn.

Freda will be sorely missed and remembered by all her family and friends and will remain as an example of someone who always thought first of helping others before thinking of herself.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Marjorie Maxine Carey of Columbia died of natural causes on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. She was 81.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at First Christian Church in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, at First Christian Church.

The third of six children, Marge was born on July 8, 1925, to Virgil Rudolph and Odessa Bell Lyon of Higbee. She graduated from Higbee High School in 1942 - the same year she married Thomas Judson Carey. This year would have marked their 65th wedding anniversary.

While Tom was serving in the U.S. Army, the first of the couple’s six children, Michael, was born in Petersburg, Va.

The young family returned to Missouri, settling in Columbia, where Ron, Julie, Dennis, Jim and Pam were born.

Their strong Christian faith took Marge and Tom to First Christian Church in Columbia, where they were devoted members. Marge served for several years as a deacon and later as elder and was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship Coffman-Watson circle.

A tireless woman, Marge held several jobs throughout her life.

After raising her children and working as a child-care provider, Marge went to work for the Columbia School District as a librarian in 1968.

Always affable around children, Marge worked in the West Boulevard Elementary School library for 27 years. With a memorable personality and contagious smile, it was not rare for an adult to approach Marge and say "Mrs. Carey! I remember you from West Boulevard." She also worked at So-Fro Fabric store - a job she would later describe as one of her favorites - and later at Dillard’s for nine years.

Most important to Marge, however, were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rarely did any conversation end without mention of her 15 grandchildren - Michael, Gregory, Robyn, Jennifer, Christen, Russell, Jessica, Bryan, Matthew, Kimberly, Sean, Patrick, Elizabeth, McKinzie and Abigail; or 11 great-grandchildren - Laura, Cindy, Ryan, Caitlin, Hanna, Jacob, Rocket, Collin, Taylor, Sidney and Bryna.

Later in life, she would cherish the companionship of her dogs, first Lucky then Lucy.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Thomas Carey of Columbia; two sisters, Sylvia Dowdy of Arlington, Texas, and Bonnie Chism of Higbee; her six children, Michael Carey of Santa Rosa, Texas, Ronald Carey of Sabillasville, Md., Julie Hickey of Columbia, Dennis Carey of Mexico, Mo., Jim Carey of Columbia, and Pam Duesenberg of Chesterfield; two daughters-in-law, Chris Carey of Santa Rosa, Texas, and Dian Carey of Mexico, Mo.; and two sons-in-law, John Hickey of Columbia and David Duesenberg of Chesterfield. Marjorie is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a legion of friends.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Forrest and Dallas Lyon; her sister, Doris Grapes; and a grandchild, Gregory Carey.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church in memory of Marjorie Carey.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Sandra Carlson age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 1, 2007 at the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Skokie, Illinois.

Sandra M. Carlson, nee Ellzey, age 64, of Evanston, beloved wife of Eric D. Carlson; loving mother of Rebecca Carlson and Mark Carlson; dear daughter of Elly and the late William Ellzey; loving sister of Jane Smith and Bill Ellzey; also survived by a large loving and extended family.

Sandra was a widely beloved teacher in the Wilmette School District where she began her teaching career in 1964, receiving her degree in education from Indiana University. In 1970 she married the love of her life Dr. Eric D. Carlson, Senior Astronomer at the Adler Planetarium. In 1972 she took leave from teaching for seven years to raise their two children, Rebecca and Mark. She earned a Masters Degree in global education from National-Louis University and resumed her teaching career for an additional 14 years. Retiring from McKenzie Elementary School a few years ago, she found special joy in tutoring students at her home in Evanston.

Beset with breast cancer and lymphedema during her last seven years, she continued to live a rich and gracious life, bringing love and joy and spiritual inspiration to all who knew her. Her kindness to others has always been her highest priority. She truly lived the rock-solid belief the she and others surrounded by all-embracing love at all times. In her own words, “Death is simply a change, I truly believe there is no end.” Throughout her last moments her voice was strong, her awareness was full, and her sense of gratefulness and sweet appreciation for life was manifest to those around her.

Visitation Monday, March 5, 2007, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie, Illinois. Memorial Service, Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m. at the Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Avenue, Evanston, Illinois with Dr. Ron Miller presideing.

If anyone would like to make a donation in appreciation for the incredible care Sandy received in her final weeks, she requested that all donations be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, Illinois 60025.

Elinor Marie Dolen Dietz, 95, of Columbia passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007, at The Bluffs.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Timbrook officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elinor was born on Sept. 19, 1911, in Boone County, the daughter of Vencil and Pauline Gardner Little.

She was a 1931 graduate of Hickman High School and also a graduate of the University of Missouri.

After receiving her degree from the university, she taught for three years at Midway School.

She later worked for the University of Missouri in the admissions department and also for Palmer-Fleenor Paint Company for many years.

Survivors include two children, Phyllis Winfrey and W.E. Dolen, Jr.; one brother, E.V. Little; one sister, Veta Moyes; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband W.E. Dolen Sr.; husband T. Joe Dietz; daughter Peggy Dunscombe; one brother; and one sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Prarie Grove Baptist Church, 860 N. East Park Lane, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Marjorie Fan McDermott passed away on the evening of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2007.

Visitation and a memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Rocheport Community Center.

She lived in Boone County for more than 45 years, in both Columbia and the Rocheport area.

Marge was a loyal member of the Columbia Native Plant Society and the Friends of Rocheport.

Marge is survived by son, Steve; daughter-in-law, Tess; granddaughter, Kristin; and grandson, Patrick.

She was preceded in death by husband, John, and son, Peter.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Marge’s honor.

There are many of us who knew and loved her dearly and shall miss her daily.

Wilbur Hulen Buckler, 87, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at his home.

Graveside services were held on Friday, June 15, at Red Top Cemetery in Hallsville.

He was born on Nov. 25, 1919, in Columbia, the son of the late David Elmer and Lena Vivian Hulen Buckler.

He was united in marriage to Jessie Watts on March 20, 1944, and she survives.

Mr. Buckler was a graduate of the University of Missouri, where he received his bachelor of arts in vocational agriculture. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from July 2, 1940, until August 15, 1961, retiring as E-7 chief petty officer. He spent 17 years teaching vocational agriculture at Jamestown High School and then later at the Jefferson City Correctional Facility teaching small engine repair.

Mr. Buckler was a member of the VFW, Fleet Reserve and American Reserve.

Mr. Buckler was very proud of his military career, especially being a survivor of the USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway.

In addition to his wife, Jessie, survivors include his daughter, Dianne Reed and her husband, Jerry; brother Robert Buckler; grandchildren Travis Buckler and Becky Buckler; great-grandchild Spencer Buckler; and daughter-in-law Rena Buckler.

His son, David Buckler; and brother Donald Buckler preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri River Hospice.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

James S. (Deedy) Spangler, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Beverly Living Center, Westwood, Clinton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Vansant-Mills, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Twin Lake Hospice
and may be left at the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. The family asks
that anyone who wishes may join them at the Elks Lodge for a time of fellowship following the graveside service.

He was born in Clinton, the son of James S. and Ruble Lindsay Spangler. He married the former Mary Sue Klein and they
were blessed with three sons, Jay, Klein and Dan.

He attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Central Methodist College, Fayette. He was a member of the Beta
Theta Pi Fraternity. He farmed a portion of the historic Spangler-Lindsay farm his entire life. He was known for several
pioneering projects in the Clinton area. He was the founder of Spangler Lakes, which sold catfish he raised on his farm to
various restaurants and individuals and also sold an assortment of tackle and bait. He was a lifelong member of the Clinton
Elks Lodge where he was known as "Speedy Dangler".

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary Sue Klein; his second wife, Billie Mae Tillman Schilling; two
brothers, R.T. Spangler and Bill Spangler; one sister, Sara Schofield, and one step-son, James Earl Schilling. He is survived by
his three sons, James (Jay) Spangler of St. Louis, Klein Spangler of Clinton and Dan Spangler of Springfield; one brother,
Robert Spangler of Harrisonville; one step-daughter, Jane Schilling, Clinton; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

William L. "Bill" Ballew, 89, of Winter Park, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Born in Lancaster, Missouri, Mr. Ballew moved to Maitland, FL in August 1969 and opened an accounting practice. He was a member and a member of the choir of the First United Methodist Church, Winter Park. Bill was a US Navy veteran of WWII as a Lt. Colonel also serving in the US Navel Reserve. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, Vice President & General Manager of Missouri Farmers Assoc., Plant Foods Division, Columbia, MO, and a member of the Winter Park University Club.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; sons and daughters-in- law, William and Sherry Ballew, Gower, MO, James and Mary Ballew, Port Charlotte, FL, Thomas and Gail Ballew, Winter Springs, FL; grandchildren, Rob Ballew, Heather Sampson, Dan Ballew, Layla Scheiber, Katie Ballew, and Tommy Ballew; great grandchildren, Caleb and Blake Sampson.

He was predeceased by his first wife Alice A. Ballew.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 19, 2007, 3PM, at the First United Methodist Church, Winter Park. The interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lake & Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando.

Please visit and sign our family guest book at www.baldwinfairchild.com.

Shirley Elizabeth Soricelli, 83, of Laurie, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at West Lake Christian Church in Laurie. A reception at the church will follow.

Shirley was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Manchester, Conn., to Edward Fahey Jr. and Hazel Elizabeth Brown Fahey. After graduating from Manchester High School, she planned to study art at the Rhode Island School of Design but was unable to continue because of World War II.

In 1944, Shirley married Russell Mac Smith of Columbia. While living in Manchester, they had three children, Ronald Martin, Laura Marlene and Linda Maureen. In 1955, the family relocated to Columbia, where Shirley was a founding member of Broadway Christian Church and volunteered her time to many organizations including the American Cancer Society, ACS.

She also was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader, and a member of the Mother Singers choral group and the Wednesday Wives social organization.

Shirley’s long association with ACS began while she was still living in Connecticut, where she volunteered to collect donations during Cancer Awareness Month. After moving to Columbia, her activism grew from volunteer neighborhood chairperson to district chairperson to Columbia residential chairperson. After several years as a volunteer, she began working for ACS, at first part time from home and then, in 1968, full time out of the new Boone County office, where she helped start the first "Reach to Recovery" and breast cancer awareness programs. Shirley also was a frequent motivational speaker for ACS and organized special programs for the University of Missouri-Columbia schools of nursing and medicine.

After moving to Sunrise Beach, she volunteered as ACS Camden County education chairperson for two years and then as president of the unit. In 2001, after completing her own chemotherapy, Shirley was named honorary chairperson of the ACS Relay for Life event. Several years later, her cancer having recurred, she organized a cancer support group that meets regularly at West Lake Christian Church.

In 1963, Shirley married Carmine Soricelli, and in 1979, they retired and built their dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Shirley continued her activism by joining the American Business Women’s Association, which honored her in 1985 as Woman of the Year. Shirley also enjoyed performing, and she and Carm participated in Sunrise Beach Little Theater productions and entertained at various local events and benefits.

Shirley is a founding charter member of West Lake Christian Church, where she took leadership roles on many committees including the Christian Women’s Fellowship. In December 2006, she was honored with a special commissioned stained-glass angel, which now hangs in the church.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Carm Soricelli of the Laurie Knolls; and her three children. Ron and Linda Smith of Tampa, Fla., Laura and Andy Muir of Kansas City, and Linda and Mark Canestraight of Columbia. She is also remembered by her grandchildren, Alexis Petri of Kansas City, Ryan and Jennie Smith of Tampa, Jason and Ralitsa Smith of Cleveland, Sarah and Josh Gilpin of Fort Worth, Texas, and Erica Canestraight of Columbia; and by her great-grandchildren, Jacob and Madelyn Smith of Tampa and Dima Smith of Cleveland. Shirley is also in the thoughts of dear cousin Marilyn LaChat of Enfield, Conn.

The family requests no flowers, but contributions to organizations dear to Shirley are welcome: West Lake Christian Church, Missouri River Hospice and the American Cancer Society.

The family extends its appreciation to the staff of Laurie Knolls and Laurie Care Center and to Mary Fletcher of Missouri River Hospice.

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Bette R. Murphy, age 86 years, of Jefferson City died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Oak Tree Villa Nursing Center.

Private graveside service and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Freeman Mortuary.

Bette was born April 18, 1921, in Brewster, Neb., the daughter of Harold and Wilma Ball Cochran, both deceased. She was married on June 28, 1942, in Lincoln, Neb., to Dean Murphy, who survives at the home.

A resident of the Central Missouri area since 1949, Bette graduated from Lincoln High School.

She was employed as a secretary in the humanities department of Stephens College in Columbia prior to her retirement in 1970.

Bette was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.

Other survivors include one son, Dennis Murphy and his wife, Verna, of Carrollton; two daughters, Cathleen Murphy of Jefferson City and Coleen Weichman and her husband, Michael, of Jefferson City; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary, www.freemanmortuary.com.

Dr. Robert Leland Burton passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Ariz., at the age of 84.

Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sunland Memorial Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Ariz. Visitation will be from 9 to11 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. and interment following with full military honors. Following services, family and friends will be received at the Burton residence.

Dr. Burton was born in Arkansas City, Kan., in 1923 to William and Lela Burton.

He served proudly in the Army Air Forces as a bombardier/navigator in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He remained in the Air Force Reserves as a lieutenant colonel until his retirement in 1983. Following the war he earned a bachelor of science education degree from Oklahoma State University and taught high school science in Ponca City, Okla. In 1960 he earned a master of education administration degree from the University of Missouri. He earned his doctorate of education administration degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1964. That same year he moved his family to Columbia, where he served for 12 years as assistant and later associate dean of education at the University of Missouri.

Following his retirement from administrative duties, and after a sabbatical at the Center for Human Studies in La Jolla, Calif., he returned to the University of Missouri as a specialist in group process. He taught in the College of Educational Counseling and Physiology until his full retirement in 1985.

During his career he chaired 10 doctoral candidates to completion of their PhD’s. In addition, Dr. Burton was a professor emeritus and one of the first recipients of the prestigious Faculty Alumni Award from the University of Missouri.

Robert Burton married Marcille Morning in 1944; she preceded him in death in 1984. They have four children, Vicki Dunscombe, the late Robert N. Burton and Dr. Robin Blount, all of Columbia, and Gayle Burton of Maui, Hawaii.

Robert married Johanna Gabriel in 1986, expanding his family to include three additional children, Dr. Shawn Kantor of Merced, Calif., Eryn Kantor of San Francisco and Shanyn Kyle Champeau of Glenn Ridge, N.J.

In the 21 years that Bob and Johanna have been living in Arizona, their lives have been passionately integrated with their professional endeavors, Johanna as a psychotherapist and Bob as a counseling psychologist, volunteering for six years at the Olive Branch Senior Center in Sun City. Their lives have been rich with travel, visiting such places as the East African nations, Middle Eastern and European countries, including the former Yugoslavia, and Central and South America. In addition, Bob prided himself in designing their hexagon home, which was their lovely private retreat for six years in Punta Banda, Ensenada, Mexico.

Dr. Burton has a talent and passion for photography. He attained Master Class Photographer status while he served as president of the Sun City West Photography Club. His photographic displays have been well received both in Missouri and Arizona.

Robert will be remembered adoringly by his devoted wife and their four furry canine kids, Chi-Chi, Beatrice, Dolly Lama and Mitzi.

Six children; twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren survive him.

Over the years his influence instilled a love for education and learning in others. He had a wonderful and positive impact on many lives in his 84 years and will be greatly missed and proudly remembered for his brilliant contributions to all of our lives.

Memorials are suggested to the Dr. Robert L. Burton Scholarship Fund, checks payable to the University of Missouri, with notation to the above fund and sent to the Office of Development, University of Missouri Alumni Center Room 302, Columbia, Mo., 65211-2100.

Stephen Leo Creath, 57, of Columbia passed away of cancer on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at his home.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Valley View Community Church, 2900 Barberry Ave. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.

Steve was born Feb. 24, 1950, in Coffeyville, Kan., to Clyde Reed and Audrey Rose Werner Creath.

He was a 1968 graduate of Hickman High School. On Dec. 22, 1979, he married Leslie Lynn Woods.

Survivors include his mother, Audrey Oglesby, and husband Willis of Columbia; his wife, Leslie Creath of Columbia; his daughter, Abby Lenger and husband Brian of New Franklin; his sons, Tyler and Colin Creath of Columbia; sister Doris Smith and husband Ernie of Evansville, Ind.; and brothers Reed Creath and wife Adriana of Lake Ozark and Richard Creath of Las Vegas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, beloved family members and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials are suggested to the Creaths’ children’s educational fund.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Otto B. Schulte, 94, of Columbia passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at his home.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Schulte was born on Sept. 18, 1913, in Miller County to Herman and Mary Deorhoff Schulte.

On Nov. 10, 1938, he married Lela Spencer in Mary’s Home, Mo., and she preceded him in death.

He began his career with MFA Inc. in 1935 in Eugene. From 1939 to 1948, he managed MFA exchanges in Eugene, Green City and Columbia. From 1948 to 1964, he was general manager of MFA Central Cooperative, which comprised 75 farmers exchanges throughout the state. From 1964 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of MFA in charge of grain marketing. During his career with MFA, he served the following boards: National Federation of Grain Cooperatives, U.S. Feed Grains Council, Farmers Export Co., St. Louis Grain Cooperative and Kansas City Grain Terminal.

Mr. Schulte was a breeder of purebred Charolais cattle, and after retirement from MFA in 1980, he fed cattle in commercial feed yards in Western states. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include three daughters, Judith Horvath of Hinsdale, Ill., Mary Jo Marischen of Orlando, Fla., and Rebecca Behrens of Denver; two brothers, Fred Schulte of Henley and Herman Schulte of Marshall; one sister, Lois Motley of Mexico, Mo.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews

He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Schulte; three brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial contributions can be made to Missouri Heart Institute, 1605 E. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Addie Chorlton, 99, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in St. Augustine, Fla.

Mrs. Chorlton was cremated, and her ashes will be scattered on the Oregon coast.

She was born on Oct. 17, 1908, the sixth child of Addie and William James McGrath. She was born and raised in Columbia.

She graduated at the top of her class from Columbia High School in 1927. She married John Lewis Chorlton in 1929. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1970.

She was a masterful seamstress, as was her father, who was known in Columbia as Mac the Tailor. She was the last survivor of her brothers and sisters; Margie Farris, Gladys Davis, Earl, Carroll and Aubrey McGrath.

Family members said that Mrs. Chorlton was very proud of her family and enjoyed seeing all of her offspring living productive lives. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by three daughters, Jonalee Miller, with whom she lived until her death, of St. Augustine, Fla., Peggy Smith of Fulton and Pamela Chater of Cannon Beach, Ore. She was loved by her grandchildren, John and Jona Miller, Steven Minnick and Debe Ralston Malone.

Memorial contributions should be given to your local animal shelter.

Dorothy J. Williams, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007.

There will be no visitation. Her body will be cremated, and the family plans a private service.

Dorothy was born Nov. 4, 1922, to Alvin Blaine Cluster and Ruth Peyton Cluster in Mexico, Mo. She married Rolla F. Williams Jr. on Dec. 3, 1942, in St. Louis, and he passed away Jan. 19, 2003.

They made their home in the suburb of Webster Groves. They started their family, and she was a typical homemaker.

She was a Girl Scout leader, president of the PTA, sang in the church choir, taught Sunday school and summer Bible school and was active in her PEO chapter. Because Mr. Williams traveled extensively, the children and she developed a love for swimming and spent their summers in the pool.

They moved to Columbia in 1962, and their son Chuck was born in 1963.

She was a Red Cross gray lady at University Medical Center and a member of the Mothersingers. After they moved to their farm in 1964, she sang in the Olivet Church choir, taught Sunday school, worked in the summer Bible school and was a den mother for her son’s Cub Scout pack. She was a member of the ACBL and always found time for her passion for duplicate bridge.

In 1971, she ran the local Uregas office until it closed. She was an administrative assistant for Gordon Burnham until she retired in 1987. After retirement, she prepared taxes for H&R Block for several years.

Survivors include a daughter Donna Floyd of Brandon, Fla., two sons, Tim Williams of Boonville and Chuck Williams of Columbia; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.

Her oldest son, Rolla F. Williams III, died in 1972.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Robert "Bob" Leroy Carter, 89, a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. in Columbia, with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. He will be interred next to his beloved wife, Jewell, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W. in Columbia.

Carter was born Aug. 22, 1918, at Leavenworth, Kan., and grew up in El Reno, Okla. He loved to tell stories of his Okalahoma childhood, such as the remarkable trip to New York with his family in a Hupmobile in the 1920s.

Bob received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Oklahoma at Norman. He married Jewell Long in Kansas City on June 3, 1941, and they moved to Rochester, N.Y., where he was employed by Eastman Kodak until being drafted into the U.S. Army. He served his country as a second lieutenant in artillery in the South Pacific. After his Army service, Carter did postgraduate work on the Manhattan Project, which brought World War II to an end.

Carter received his PhD in engineering physics from Duke University at Durham, N.C. He was then employed by North American Aviation in California as a research scientist in the Atomics International and Rocketdyne divisions. In 1962, the Carter family moved to Columbia, where Bob was employed by the University of Missouri as professor of electrical and nuclear engineering, a position held until his retirement as emeritus professor in 1988.

Robert Carter lived a long and useful life, loved and admired by all who knew him and an inspiration to his friends and family.

He is survived by his two sons, Fredrick of Columbia and Benjamin of Yorba Linda, Calif.; and his three daughters, Roberta of Columbia, Judy Meadows of Cassville and Camille Ronchetto of Columbia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Jewell, his wife of 55 years, died in 1996.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Leroy and Viola Hayner Carter; and two brothers, Daniel Hayner Carter of Houston and Richard Lee Carter of Chicago.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Missouri United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Rachel T. Ausherman, 93, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Lenoir Health Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St., with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating.

Mrs. Ausherman was born Oct. 7, 1914, in Meriden, Kan., to Neil and Anna Williams. She married Arthur C. Ausherman on June 1, 1938, and he survives.

She attended Kansas State Agricultural College and received a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1937 and was presented membership in Gamma Sigma Delta, the honor society of agriculture. She received a master’s of science degree in home economics from the University of Missouri in 1963.

She taught home economics in Smith Center Kansas High School in 1937-38. She taught clothing and textiles for 23 years at Stephens College in the Fine Arts department and has many admiring and appreciative former students throughout the United States.

Mrs. Ausherman was a member of the Susanne Circle of Missouri United Methodist Church, Chapter FA of PEO, Women’s Extension Club and was elected president at the first meeting in Columbia of the Louise Circle of King’s Daughters. Mrs. Ausherman was an accomplished seamstress and has shared her exceptional needlework and quilting skills with many friends and family. She made the Christmas season the focus of her deep love for her children and grandchildren, spending countless hours throughout each year making heirloom quilts, cross-stitch and needlepoint treasures as their holiday gifts.

Survivors include two sons, Darrell Ausherman of Torrance, Calif., and Dale Ausherman and daughter-in-law Susan of Ann Arbor, Mich.; grandson Ben Ausherman; granddaughters Emily Malone and Anna Ausherman; great-grandson Preston Malone; a daughter, Janet Lasley of Columbia; grandson Chris Lasley; great-granddaughter, Taylor Lasley; and a sister, Aldiene Myers of Meriden, Kan.

Mrs. Ausherman was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill., 60631, or Missouri United Methodist Church.

Three days after celebrating her 87th birthday, Columbia’s Evelyn Eng Elliott passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.

Born Dec. 19, 1920, in Carroll, Iowa, to E.J. and Maude Kratoska, Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim and Bon and her sister, Vivian. After graduating from the Creighton University nursing school, she served as an ensign in the U.S. Navy Nurses Corps in World War II. There, she cared primarily for the injured of the Pacific Theater while stationed at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif. There, she married Seaman John Giles Eng, a short marriage that produced two sons.

After the war, she received her master’s degree on the GI Bill in nursing administration from the University of Iowa in 1952 and became the director of nursing and dean of students at Broadlawn Polk County Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

In the pioneering days of the University of Missouri medical center, Evelyn accepted the position of director of nursing services in 1960, bringing her and her two sons to Columbia. She authored a book and many articles on nursing and public health, and in 1969 she served as president of the Missouri Nurses Association. In the early 1970s, Evelyn left Columbia to become the director of nursing for Cabrini, Columbus and Cunio hospitals in Chicago. She retired in 1976.

In 1954, she met and later married her soul mate, James Lee Elliott, with whom she enjoyed 30 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in May 2005. They were "snowbirds" residing in Carlevoix, Mich., and escaping the harsh winters in Naples, Fla.

She will be remembered as the life of the party, a hard-nosed but fair administrator, and a force to be reckoned with. A woman before her time, she was a champion of the rights of women in general, and especially in the workplace, long before it was popular and often to the risk of her own career. And if that wasn’t enough, her efforts in single-handedly raising the "Eng boys" have earned her a free pass to all the good things in the hereafter. She is survived by her sons Michael and Patrick Eng and his wife, Mary Del Eng, all of Columbia; and her three grandchildren, Jennifer and Matthew Eng of Columbia and Allen Russell of Kansas City.

Per her wishes, there will be no service. A family gathering will be held in Naples, Fla., where her ashes will be spread outside her door in Doctor’s Pass, where she loved to watch the dolphins swim.

A celebration of her life is being planned for spring in Columbia.

Mildred M. Reynolds, 94, of Columbia went to rest on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, after suffering a stroke on Dec. 19.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

She was born in Saling Township in Audrain County on Aug. 5, 1913, the first child of Felix Alonzo and Minnie Maude Stevinson Cottle.

She married Loren L. Reynolds on Nov. 12, 1929. They spent 63 years together before Dad departed as a result of a stroke on Dec. 27, 1992.

Some will remember Mildred from the years when she and Dad owned the Chef Cafeteria as the smiling face on the line or the years when Dad acted as tour representative for Oak Towers Tours and Mildred worked keeping his mind on the job to be done.

They were a pair.

Mildred enjoyed sewing, smocking and other needlework. Before arthritis and vision problems set in, she created several beautiful quilts that will be family treasures forever.

She was a member of both Eastern Star and First Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was also was a member of Hearthstone for 40 years.

As her memory faded the memories of her friends, her children’s friends and her loved ones did not.

There were three of us born to Mildred and Loren, and all survive her, Connie Carnes of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Wayne of Columbia; and Judy Keith of Overland Park, Kan.

She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Godfrey of Columbia; sister-in-law June Reynolds Miller of Tampa; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Dad, sister Ailene, brother Bob and great-granddaughter Emily preceded her in death.

We are most fortunate to have had her love for so many years.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Fund, 2000 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 63131.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Weep not, weep not, She is not dead; She’s resting in the bosom of Jesus.

- "Go Down, Death" by James Weldon Johnson

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