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Those we love truly never die Though year by year the sad memorial wreath-- A ring and flowers, types of life and death-- Are laid upon their graves. Well blessed is she who has a dear one dead A friend she has whose face will never change, A dear communion that will not grow strange. The anchor of a life is death. There is no death, nor change, nor any ending. Only a journey, and so many go That we who stay at length discern the blending Of the two roads, two breaths, two lives, and so Come to the high and quiet knowledge that the dead Are but ourselves, made beautiful instead. From, "Readings on the Philosophy of Death" Author Unknown, from "Poetry For Verse Speaking Choir" Arranged by, Helen D. Williams
Gloria A. Terrian List, Class of 1943, passed away January 23, 2013.
Doris Denham Wiggins, Class of 1937, died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Lenoir Health Care.
Betty Joan Thompson Chase, Class of 1954, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.
Jana Gay Carrington, Class of 1979, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at her home in Orlando, Florida.
Richard Garrison, Class of 1957, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 12, 2013, in Aurora, Colorado.
Donald J. Belcher, Class of 1949, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at his home in Rocheport.
Susan Lynn Cook Chappell, Class of 1973, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her home in Columbia.
David R. Acton, Class of 1961, passed away January 9, 2013 in Peculiar, Missouri.
Gayle LaBerge Nathe, Class of 1961, passed away Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona.
Elra V. Sapp Jr., "Pop", Class of 1959, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Columbia HealthCare. Published Thursday, January 3, 2013 Elra V. Sapp Jr., "Pop", 71, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Columbia HealthCare after a six-month battle with cancer.Informal visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Nilson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery.Elra was the eldest of seven children, born June 14, 1941, in Callaway County to Elra Vencil Sapp Sr. and Betty Jean (Dudley) Sapp. He retired in 2011 from Sterling Excavating of Jefferson City and was a member of the Boone County Fair Board for many years.He continued, until his recent illness, with his interest in cattle and small farm operations at his home in Paris, Mo. He loved time spent with his grandson, Cole; hunting and skeet-shooting; planning grandstand events at the Boone County Fair; and socializing with his many friends.He is survived by his daughter, Tracey S. Sapp and grandson Cole M. Sapp of Tipp City, Ohio; the mother of his children, Mannon L. Burks (Sapp) of Columbia; brothers Jim (Sandra) of Belleville, Ill., and Larry (Judy) and Russell (Debbie) of Columbia; sisters Peggy (Jerry) Pool of Centralia and Norma (Bruce) Fraser of St. Louis; brother-in-law Karl Jenkins of Butler; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Troy M. Sapp; his sister, Barbara Jenkins; and his parents, Vencil and Betty Sapp.Online condolences may be left at www.nilsonfuneralhome.com. Gayle Mackley Nathe passed away Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Gayle was born March 16, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father Robert LaBerge. She is survived by her husband Tom Nathe, daughter Robbin Bixler, three grandchildren, one great granddaughter, her mother Virginia LaBerge, brothers Bob and Tom, sister Molly and many nieces and nephews.Gayle's love of and talent for arts and crafts caused her success at selling the charms she handmade. She also owned her own art framing store called The Framing Post in Columbia. Additionally, Gayle managed a shop for a factory that made men's and women's hats for retail department stores. She also taught a high school greenhouse class, a perfect fit for Gayle's always green thumb. She also worked several years as a teller at the Commerce Bank in Moberly, Missouri.Gayle attended Columbia Public Schools, spending one year at Hickman and graduating for the University High School where she excelled at stage performing.I was fortunate enough to be Gayle's best friend, confidant and great supporter of everything she did for 45 years. She is at peace and rest now, sharing her talents and teaching others her many trades. Gayle was also truly a dog lover and over the years we had seven dogs of all breeds and sizes. Contributions may be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation of your choice. Obituary by Tom Nathe, February 2013. Published in Kansas City Star on January 13, 2013 David R. Acton, 69, of Peculiar, MO, passed away January 9, 2013.Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Park Lawn Chapel. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the chapel.Burial with Military Honors in Green Lawn Cemetery.Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234. Published Thursday, January 10, 2013 Susan Lynn Chappell, 57, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her home.A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Nilson Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Locust Grove Cemetery.Susan Lynn Chappell was born May 5, 1955, in Boone County, the daughter of Fred and Thelma Gruber Cook, and they preceded her in death.She married Stanley G. Chappell on July 3, 1976, in Boone County, and he survives. Susan enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially mowing the yard. She also enjoyed family get-togethers and her dog, "Rosie."Survivors include her husband, Stanley; two sons, Chris and Robby; brother Tom (wife Sue) Cook; four grandchildren, Dawn, Blake, Alex and Haley; and several nieces and nephews.Online condolences may be left at www.nilsonfuneralhome.com. Published Sunday, January 13, 2013 Donald J. Belcher, 82, of Rocheport passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at home with family.Relatives and friends are invited to a rosary from 6 to 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia, followed by a visitation from 6:20 to 8 p.m. There will be a funeral Mass for Donald at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the church, with a one-hour visitation prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in the Garden of Resurrection.Donald was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Columbia to his parents, John Belcher and Wilmoth Hunt Belcher. Donald was the youngest of three children.He attended Hickman High and graduated in 1948. He married Anita Barbara Schlitt in Krakow on Oct. 31, 1959. They had four children. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, earning the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal.He was a longtime resident of Rocheport and was employed by the U.S. Veterans Administration as a maintenance inspector of engineering for 20 years. Donald was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family.Donald will be remembered by his loving wife and their children, Rick Belcher (Marry), Pam McMahan (Mike), Tammy Wulff (Mike) and Kevin Belcher (Terri). He also is survived by five grandsons, Justin Belcher, Adam Wulff, Drew Wulff, Ryan McMahan and Ian Wulff; and one granddaughter, Rebecca McMahan.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister.In lieu of flowers, memorial masses or contributions to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish or to the American Cancer Society are suggested.The family would like to express their humble appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from family and friends as Don prepared for his transcendence into the loving arms of God.Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Richard L. "Dick" Garrison, 74, of Aurora, Colo., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.Memorial services in Columbia are pending.He is survived by his wife, Cara Winkelmeyer Garrison of Aurora; son Curtis Garrison of Warrensburg; daughters Tracy Garrison of Columbia and Laura Garrison Parkes of Parker, Colo.; and grandchildren Leah Garrison of Warrensburg, and Elizabeth, Sarah and Benjamin Parkes of Parker.He was preceded in death by daughter Amy Garrison. Published Friday, February 1, 2013 Jana Gay Carrington, 52, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at her home in Orlando, Fla., surrounded by family and friends after a 10-year journey of breast cancer. A celebration of life was held at Christ Church Unity in Orlando. Jana was born in Columbia to Jerry and Loraine Carrington. She graduated from Hickman High School and the University of Iowa. She went on to obtain certification as an addictions counselor, helping clients to develop healthy relationships with family and friends. She was a nationally certified, licensed massage therapist and co-owner of Massage Solutions. She taught courses on energy healing, as well as instructing students in the Central Florida area in anatomy/physiology. She authored “A Touch of Hope — A Caregivers Guide” and numerous caregiver articles.Jana is survived by her loving husband, Brendan Price of Orlando; mom Charlette Carrington of Columbia; four siblings, Lisa Carrington Pletz and Carson, Mark and Michael Carrington; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father and birth mother. Published Sunday, January 27, 2013 Betty Joan Chase, 76, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the McMurray Chapel of Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Joan was born in Columbia on March 23, 1936, to John W. "Jack" and Elizabeth Rogers Thompson.Joan graduated from Hickman High School in 1954 and obtained her degree at Christian College (now Columbia College) in 1956. Joan and Luke A. Chase married on Oct. 5, 1966, and they enjoyed 41 years together until Luke's death on Jan. 1, 2009. They had one son, Kirtley Rogers Chase, who resides with Lisa Sachs in Overland Park.Most of Joan's working career was devoted to Gene Glenn's clothing store in Columbia. Joan was a salesperson, buyer and manager. Her good taste in fashion was validated by the popularity of Gene Glenn's when Joan was there.Joan and Luke were active supporters of Optimist International, and in particular, the Downtown Optimist Club. They attended many Optimist conventions, representing the clubs in Mid-Missouri. They also were members of Missouri United Methodist Church. Joan is survived by her son, Kirtley R. Chase and Lisa Sachs of Overland Park; her sister, Carol J. Lee and husband Charles N. of Columbia; two stepsons, Steven B. Chase of Overland Park and David B. Chase of Gladstone; three step-grandsons, Matthew, Alex and Andrew; three nephews, John Lee of Columbia, Jim Lee of Centralia and Mike Lee of Pfafftown, N.C.; and several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.Joan was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one great-nephew, Zane Thompson Lee. Published in News-Chief from January 24 to January 25, 2013GLORIA A. LIST, 87 WINTER HAVEN, FLGloria A. Terrian List, 87, died of respiratory failure January 23, 2013.Memorial services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church in Dundee FL.Also a memorial service will be conducted at Millersburg Cemetery on May 11, 2013. Steele's Family Funeral Services Published Sunday, January 27, 2013 Doris Wiggins, 94, of Columbia died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Lenoir Health Care. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Memorial Park Cemetery.Her health had been declining after her husband, Ed, died in May of 2012.Doris was born to David and Lena Denham of Columbia on Dec. 11, 1918. She was the youngest of three daughters; Francis Steele was the oldest, followed by Meribah Oliver. The three maintained a very close relationship throughout their lives.Doris was educated in Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Hickman High School in 1937. She attended a business school to help sharpen her secretarial skills, and in 1941 she was hired by the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Missouri. She served faithfully in various secretarial positions throughout her career with the university, including secretary to the associate dean of the College of Agriculture. Doris was honored upon her retirement from the university in 1985, with a large celebration thanking her for 44 years of distinguished service to the university.In 1941 Doris married the love of her life, J.B. Thomas. J.B. and Doris always held hands, and she would profess that he treated her like a queen. They remained inseparable and happily married until his death on Dec. 15, 1976. After J.B.'s death, her sister, Francis, urged Doris to get out and socialize. She eventually met J.B. Mahan (widowed), and they were married on Jan. 24, 1988, at the home of the Rev. Homer Lay in a private ceremony. She enjoyed living out in the country and getting to know and become friends with J.B.'s son and family, Joe and Wanda Mahan and their children.When Mr. Mahan died on Feb. 10, 1996, Doris moved back from the country into Columbia, where she continued to attend the Extension dinners for retirees. It was at one of these dinners that she became re-acquainted with Ed Wiggins (widowed), a retired professor of agricultural economics who had served as an agent of the Extension Service. Ed and Doris were married in a private ceremony at Broadway Christian Church on June 24, 2000, where Ed was a charter member and Doris also became a member. They enjoyed family and friends, dining out and gatherings at special events, including Christmas. They remained active until their health began to decline a few years ago. At that time, Ed moved to Lenoir Health Care and Doris followed about six months later. Doris was pleased to have had the opportunity to get to know Ed's two sons, Kip and his wife, Mary Beth, and their children, and Rex and his wife, Diane, and their family. Ed's family continued to phone and visit Doris after Ed's death on May 24, 2012.Throughout her life, Doris loved to dance, and during the 1950s and '60s you could find her and her husband in the ballroom of the Tiger Hotel dancing with a large crowd belonging to the Saturday Nighters and swinging to big band music! Cooking was something else that Doris loved to do, and many relatives and friends got to enjoy her large spread of food on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Often she and her sisters and their aunt, Jamilee, who was like a sister, joined together to cook in the same kitchen. It was a delight to watch as they moved about without ever bumping into one another or spilling anything on their beautiful attire (those small aprons were for decoration only) — like well-choreographed dancers. The men in the family were not allowed in the kitchen when the ladies were at work. The sisters also were artists in making candy for Christmas: divinity and peanut brittle! Each one had a specific duty, and when the boiling peanut brittle was poured by one onto a large pan, the other three began pulling it — ouch! — laying the thin pieces out on wax paper. Doris loved it, and they all had fun. She loved flowers, especially those received from her church and from her husband, family and friends. Doris loved to keep up on current events and read the paper daily, as well as magazines. She loved the 4-H Clubs and delighted in supporting them with her donations; after all, 4-H was part of the Extension Service.For Doris, one of the most difficult things to give up was driving her car, which she had to do about two-and-a-half years ago. For her, it signaled a loss of independence. Doris and Ed truly appreciated the caring atmosphere and the excellent care they received from the staff at Lenoir Health Care during the last years of their lives. We shall miss her warm smile, sparkling eyes and kind heart.Doris is survived by two cousins, Howard R. Jones of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and his family, and David Jones of Columbia; one nephew, Gayle Lampson of Houston, Texas; and her best friend and former colleague, Pam Seibert, and her family. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, both sisters and an aunt. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Saturday, February 2, 2013 Lisa Smith, 48, of Columbia passed into eternity on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at Boone Hospital Center.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Lisa was born on Dec. 13, 1964, in Columbia, the daughter of Tomme Key and Gwendolyn Hatton.She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Roger Key and Joshua McTye, both of Columbia; one daughter, Oceana Key of Columbia; five brothers, Tommy Key, Kevin Key, Vincent Key, Timothy Key and Sheldon Key, all of Columbia; and one sister, Shatana Harris of Columbia. Published February 7, 2013 by Shelter Island Reporter, Shleter Island, NYNancy Decker Dougherty passed away peacefully on February 6, 2013 at her home on Tuthill’s Hill after a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Nancy was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, the daughter of a college professor and went on to Radcliffe College, graduating in 1961.Nancy was invited to join Phi Beta Kappa in her junior year at Radcliffe. Upon graduation, she accepted Radcliffe President Mary Bunting’s offer to tour the country for a year with classmate Lucy Tuchman, daughter of the historian Barbara Tuchman, extolling the virtues of Radcliffe to high school girls.She then studied for her master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley.Nancy moved back east in 1971, marrying Jim, town supervisor since 2008, and taking up residence in Manhattan. Nancy was a very active co-chair of the literary committee of the National Arts Club for many years.In 1976, the Dougherty’s bought the John Tuthill house, built in 1852, using it as a weekend getaway until 2001 when they moved here permanently.Nancy was a film critic and a writer of biographies. She was honored by Pen America in 1987 with the Pen Girard Award for best non-fiction work by a previously unpublished female author.On Shelter Island, in addition to spending glorious days writing, reading, swimming and playing tennis, Nancy was very active with local literary groups and in environmental issues, serving for many years on the Mashomack Preserve Board of Trustees.Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim; brother Jack and sister-in-law Linda of Hawaii; niece Sarah; Jim’s nephew Terrence and her four wonderful caregivers and loving friends of the past seven years, Germaine, Lita, Maka and Tamar.There will be a private family service and a memorial celebration of Nancy’s life planned for her birthday, June 30.In lieu of the flowers, donations may be made to the MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, New Hampshire, where Nancy was a writer in residence, to the Mashomack Preserve or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.Published Sunday, February 10, 2013 Loretta Jean Hegstad, 57, began her journey to heaven on Feb. 7, 2013, after a short but tragic illness.A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at New Providence Baptist Church in Columbia. Loretta was born Aug. 10, 1955, in Jamestown, N.D.Loretta graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in 1973. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of Missouri in 1978.She retired from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space in Sunnyvale, Calif., in 2011, and moved back to Columbia in 2012.Loretta is survived by her two daughters, Amanda Hyer and Allison Hyer; her parents, Margaret and Kenneth Hegstad; and brothers, Donald Hegstad and Christopher Hegstad. Loretta also is survived by Donald's wife, Geri, and their children, Jennifer Herd, Brian Hegstad, John Hegstad and Susan Helming, as well as Christopher's daughter, Beth Nelson.Loretta would have appreciated donations made to her favorite causes in her name: the Alzheimer's Association and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She was an active participant in both charities and a 19-year survivor of breast cancer. She was surrounded by unconditional love upon her ascent from her earthly home to her new heavenly kingdom, and she will be eternally loved and cherished. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Monday, February 11, 2013 Arthur Basey Vanlandingham II, 69, of Rocky Mount left his earthly home for his eternal Heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Fla.Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.Basey was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Boonville and graduated from David H. Hickman High School in 1961. He attended the University of Missouri and served in the National Guard. He was a real estate developer, entrepreneur and consultant for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Church at Osage Hills in Osage Beach and attended the First Assembly of God in Ft. Myers, Fla., during the winter months where he and his wife, Bonnie, lived. He was a former member of the Mid-Missouri Corvette Club. Basey is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children, Jeffery Vanlandingham, Arthur Basey "Jay" Vanlandingham III, Aric B. Vanlandingham and Lisa L. Wilkinson; two stepchildren, Teena Whitesides and Tony Whitesides; sister Becky L. Hall; brother Barry Vanlandingham; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Thursday, February 14, 2013 Miss Catherine L. Hunt, 79, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.Per Miss Hunt's wishes, there will be no public services.A retiree of the University of Missouri, Miss Hunt loved to travel across the United States and around the world. She was passionate about reading; her cat, Buster; and caring for the plants, flowers and woodland creatures around her home.Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Wanda Sue (Martin) Engstrand, 78, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at York Hospital in York, Pa.A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Powder Mill Apartments Community Room, 42 Oak Ridge Drive in York, with family friend Chaplain Charlie Hoopes of Memorial Hospital officiating. A visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. before the service. She was the wife of the late William A. Engstrand, who passed away on Sept. 4, 2009. The couple had been married for 55 years.Born on July 31, 1934, in York, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Pearl (Gilpin) Martin. Wanda was a 1952 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia. She worked as a teacher's aide for more than 20 years at Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12 until her retirement. Mrs. Engstrand loved reading, birds and playing cards, especially bridge. She was a member of a number of bridge clubs. Wanda also enjoyed greeting people at Autumn House and looked forward to meeting new people every day. Most important, she loved being with children, especially her two sons.Mrs. Engstrand is survived by two sons, William P. Engstrand and Gregory S. Engstrand, both of York; one grandson, Zackary S. Curry of Hallsville; one great-grandson, Caleb; and two "adopted" daughters, Barb Hoopes and Cindy McMullen-Cortright and her husband, Michael.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Beaver and Hallie Phillips; and one brother, Oran Martin. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Patient Help Fund, 25 Monument Road, Suite 194, York, Pa., 17403, or Compassionate Care Hospice, 2449 S. Queen St., York, Pa., 17402.Send condolences to BestLifeTributes.comLife Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, Pa., is in charge of arrangements. Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Melvin E. Watkins, 59, of Columbia passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Columbia.A prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at St. Thomas Moore Newman Center. Survivors include mother Miriam Steffan of Columbia; father Melvin Glenn Watkins of California; sister Alicia D'Orazio (Mario) of Livonia, Mich.; and brothers William Watkins and Robert Watkins of Columbia.The family requests no flowers. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.heartlandcremation.com. Published Sunday, February 24, 2013 Betty Jo (Harmon) Fountain, 66, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, after a long struggle with COPD at Landmark Hospital.Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, with services at 2 p.m. at The Broadway Christian Church, 2601 West Broadway in Columbia. A graveside farewell will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn, Springfield, Mo., 65807.She was born Sept. 27, 1946, to Tharon E. and Agnes Evalyn (Caldwell) Harmon in Boone County Hospital. Betty Jo graduated early from Hickman High School in the summer of 1963. After completing mortuary school in 1976 in Louisville, Ky., she became an embalmer and funeral director and co-owned and operated Fountain Mortuary Service in Columbia for 20 years. She also served as the chief death investigator for both Boone and Callaway counties from 1997 to 2004 and was a member of the Missouri and National Funeral Directors Associations as well as the mortuary fraternity Pi Sigma Eta.In 2005, she retired from mortuary service and death investigation to pursue her passion for dancing by opening and operating Twilight Dance Studio in Columbia. In her spare time, she traveled to compete in ballroom dance competitions, took trips to Hawaii and cruises in the Caribbean, and loved to shop. She enjoyed life, loved to laugh and saw the good in everyone. Her beautiful smile, generous spirit and joy will be missed by all who knew and loved her.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol Jean Stand.She is survived by her children, Mark Glover of Olathe, Kan., and Kimberly Hale of Springfield; daughter-in-law Jeri Glover; grandsons Koty Glover, and Robert and Johnathan Tomlinson; granddaughter Raylene Tomlinson; niece Tonja (Tim) Rinck; nephew Greg (Merry) Turner; great-nephews K.C. Turner, and Marcus and Matthew Rinck; and great-niece Amelia Wood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the COPD Foundation, 2937 S.W. 27th Ave., Suite 302, Miami, Fla., 33133, or www.copdfoundation.org. Published Saturday, February 23, 2013Marie Singleton, 85, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Columbia. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services.Marie was a member of Olivet Christian Church. She spent many hours at the Columbia Senior Center, Parkade Center and Oak Towers Senior Club. She enjoyed gardening, dancing at the Senior Center and quilting piecework.She is survived by her children, Tommy Singleton and wife Teresa, and Connie Kyi and husband Tuni; siblings, Barbara Monroe, John Hickam and Linda Maupin; grandchildren, Chris Singleton and wife Lisa, Nicole Maltsberger and husband Allen, Tifany Minter and husband Michael, Crystal McNamara and husband Sean, and Alex Long; great-grandchildren Tyler Singleton, Aubrey Maltsberger, Christina Maltsberger, Allie Maltsberger, Dylan Minter and McCartney Minter; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, G.L. Hickam and Ruth Valentine Hickam; three brothers, G.L. "Kirk" Hickam Jr., Billy Joe Hickam and Donald Hickam; and one sister, Mary Wright.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2833 E. Battlefield Road, Building B Suite 100, Springfield, Mo., 65804.Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Diana Decker Rea, 51, of Hermann passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at her home.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Hermann, with Bart Larson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.Mrs. Rea was born in Greenfield, Ind., on Oct. 25, 1961, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Anderson) Decker.She was the wife of Tom Rea. They were united in marriage Sept. 7, 1985, in Columbia. Tom survives in Hermann.Diana served with her husband in church-planting ministry in France from 1988 to 2000. Since 2000, she has been a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Hermann, where she was involved in the spiritual formation of women. She was an independent sales consultant and regional vice president for Arbonne International.Diana is also survived by her eight children, daughter Emma Harms and husband Jason of Columbia, S.C., daughter Annie Rea of Columbia, S.C., son Andrew Rea of Columbia, S.C., daughter Betsy Rea of Hermann, son William Rea of Hermann, son Samuel Rea of Hermann, daughter Esther Rea of Hermann and son Evan Rea of Hermann; a sister, Lori Dean of Kansas City; a brother, Steve Decker of Denver, Colo.; her step-mother, Inge Decker of Columbia; an uncle, Jim Reed and wife Bonnie of Jonesboro, Ark.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Chad Rea.Memorials may be given to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer or Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church Building Fund, C/O Toedtmann-Grosse Funeral Home. Published Thursday, February 28, 2013 Larry M. Woods, 83, of Columbia passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2013, surrounded by all of his children.Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service for family and any friends who would like to attend will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Law Firm of Eng & Woods will host a celebration of Larry's life from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Bar and Grill, 402 E. Broadway.Larry was born July 13, 1929, in Columbia to Newton Malone Woods and Lorene Minor Woods. On Jan. 2, 1954, he married Joan Hatfield in Oak Ridge, Tenn. They were married 52 years before she preceded him in death on April 10, 2006. Larry is survived by his four children, Leslie Creath Roby (Brad), Lisa Nelson (David), Bill Woods (Susan) and Matt Woods (Stacey). Also surviving are his 11 grandchildren: Abby Lenger, Tyler Creath, Colin Creath, Ben Baeker, Sarah Nelson, Emily Harding, Ashley Woods, Lisa Jo Woods, Wells Woods, Andrew Woods and Alexandra Woods. He also is survived by four great-grandchildren: Analise, Madilynn, Liam and Leo. Larry attended Columbia Public Schools, graduating from Hickman High School in 1947. He went on to the University of Missouri, graduating from the School of Journalism. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1953, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate.After passing the bar exam and receiving his law degree, he practiced law as an associate in the office of Howard Major, attorney, until May of 1954, when he entered the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he acted as government prosecutor or as defense counsel in the trial of almost 100 criminal cases, obtaining the rank of captain as a judge advocate general.In May 1956, he returned to Columbia and began to practice law as an associate with Mr. Ralph Alexander in the law firm of Alexander, Welliver & Wayland. He went on to become Boone County prosecuting attorney in 1958, prosecuting many high-profile cases. Larry served as prosecutor until he became state representative for District One, which included Boone County and surrounding areas. After serving one term as state representative, he went into the private practice of law with Carl Sapp, practicing law continuously for almost 50 years, ultimately ending his law career with his son, Matt, and Pat Eng as "Of Counsel" with the law firm of Eng & Woods.During his law career, he was a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the American Bar, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Association for Justice and the American Judicature Society, as well as being appointed by the late Gov. Warren Hearnes as a member of the prestigious Missouri Banking Board.In 1965, he was selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. For many years, Larry was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, where he served in many capacities. Larry also was a past president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, member of the Lion's Club and was actively involved in many other charitable organizations.Larry was known for his work ethic and community involvement. In addition to being a talented and effective lawyer, he was an honest, ethical and loyal friend and law partner.Larry was loved by many, including his wife, Jo, and his children. To his family, he was a loving, caring, good-hearted individual who cared deeply about those he loved. He had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful storyteller, well-known for his poetry recitations, including "The Cremation of Sam McGee," "Whippoorwill" and "Forgiven" (as a result of his grandfather, Watt Woods, putting him on the tree stump to practice his public speaking).Larry also was an avid golfer and was known in the golfing community as having a great "short game" and as an excellent putter. He and Jo took many golfing vacations with close friends, in addition to their extensive travels to Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean. They retired to Tucson, Ariz., living many happy years together. Memorials may be made in Larry's name to the charity of the donor's choice. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Ronald Dale Palmer, 72, of Columbia passed away Monday, March 4, 2013.A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Praise Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.Ronald was born Sept. 14, 1940, to James W. and Nellie Irene Calvert Palmer in Columbia. He married Nina Fay Richardson on Sept. 18, 1959, and she survives.He graduated in 1958 from Hickman High School and attended sheet metal worker trade school in Jefferson City. Ronald served six years in the Missouri National Guard.Ronald was a sheet metal worker in plant engineering at the University of Missouri Hospital. He was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church and worked with the Royal Ranger Commanders Boys Club at the church.Survivors include his wife, Fay Palmer of Columbia; two sons, Terry D. Palmer of Columbia and Dennis Palmer of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Kelly Heimericks of Columbia, Donna Carter of Columbia and Tammy Schneider of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Jerry Palmer of Columbia; two sisters, Ruth Ann Rice and Karen Carter, both of Columbia; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sherry; a brother, Larry; and a sister, Sharon Palmer.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Dana Rowena Karnes Miller, 60, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, after a long illness. A resident of Columbia, she died at Lexington Square Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Keokuk, Iowa.Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at Parker Funeral Service in Columbia. Visitation will follow the service before burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.Dana was born Aug. 8, 1952, in Lexington. Her parents are Elaine T. Grev and James B. Karnes, both of Columbia.A graduate of Hickman High School, Dana married Raymond Edward Miller and had a son, Russell Lee Miller, both of Sioux Falls, S.D.Her interests included love of singing as a soprano in Double Sextet at Columbia College, where she received her Associate of Arts degree. She worked at A.B. Chance in Centralia and at Orkin Inc. in Columbia. Dana loved oil painting and showing Rottweilers and training her service dogs after her injuries in 1985. She was helped significantly by Rusk Rehabilitation Center.Dana is survived by her parents, Dennis and Elaine Grev and James and Sandra Karnes; her son, Russell Lee Miller; two grandchildren, Ethan and Asher; half brother Eric John Grev of Ramona, Calif.; aunt Rowena Taliafero of Arlington, Texas; and stepsiblings. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bryant Scott Karnes.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Second Chance, 24687 Highway 179, Boonville, Mo., 65233.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published by, Niebur Funeral Home, Barry, Illinois 62312Mr. William “Bill” Brumfield, 72, of Chatsworth, IL, and formerly of Barry, Il. died on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Advocate Bromenn Hospital in Normal, IL. He was born in Washburn, WI on August 11, 1940 to M. William and G. Joan Haiden Brumfield. He married Sandi Pelican on September 14, 1968 in Columbia, MO, and she survives. Mr. Brumfield taught elementary and junior high education-art. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and did graduate work in Art. Bill was an Alumni of the University of Missouri Association. He received his teaching certificate from Hannibal-LaGrange College. He had taught in the Tri-Point School District at Piper City, IL. He had also served as a truant officer for the Pike-Adams Regional Superintendent of Schools. In addition, he was a substitute teacher for the Barry School District. He also coached girls’ softball in Barry. He had also worked for over 20 years as a diesel mechanic at Missouri Gravel. He was a member of the Kiwanis and the Barry Masonic Lodge # 34 AF & AM. Bill had also served as the Chairman of the Barry Apple Festival. He enjoyed woodworking, art both abstract and surreal (painting, drawings in pencil, oils, and acrylics). He was an avid reader who enjoyed crossword puzzles and cryptograms. He enjoyed kids. He loved his family and especially loved his granddaughters. Survivors include his wife Sandi of Chatsworth, IL, a son, Jonathan (Jennifer) Brumfield of Bolingbrook, IL , two daughters, Jennifer Brumfield of Elgin, IL, and Erin (Cef) Brumfield Grima of Hanover Park, IL, two brothers, Robert (Sandy) Brumfield of Columbia, MO, and Gerald (Irma) Brumfield of Rocheport, MO, a sister, Linda Johnson of Rocheport, MO, two granddaughters, Eleanor and Scarlett, along with nine nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Karen in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with Dan Lohnes officiating. Burial will be at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be held Friday evening, March 22, 2013 from 4:30 until 7:30 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Lung Association or the Barry Public Library. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.. Charitable donations may be made in William "Bill"'s memory to the following organizations:American Lung Association 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62711 WILLIAM HAINES (BILL) ANGELL II August 1, 1931- March 15, 2013 Bill was born in Rocheport, MO, and grew up in and around the Rocheport area.In 1951 he joined the US Air Force and served as a "tail gunner" on the B-29 and B-36 aircraft. He proudly identified himself as a Korean War Veteran. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and upon his return, made his home in Overland Park, KS with first wife, Elsie Hubble-Angell and their children.In 1969 the family moved to Stilwell, KS. Bill returned to Overland Park a number of years later where he re-married and lived with wife Yvonne Gigax-Angell and continued to work at the Olathe Delco Remy plant (from 5/25/1956) un- til his retirement on 5/31/1988.He was a 32 Degree Mason and life member of the 40/8 Voure, VFW Post 846, and the American Legion Dwight G. Cowles Post 370. He and wife Yvonne attended yearly state and national conferences and he held many different officer positions within these organizations. Eventually, he worked his way up to the position of Kansas State Commander for the American Legion 1990-91. He was an avid collector of many things; coins, bottles, Hummels, Precious Moments, and anything #24 - Jeff Gordon.In May of 2009 he was diagnosed with having had Alzheimer's/Dementia for approximately 8 years. Unable to live alone, he spent the last few years of his life in CA and WA, where his daughters and granddaughter Stephanie were his caregivers.He leaves behind his "5 girls", Deborah Simpson (Scott), Perris, CA; Terri Zura (Joseph), Renton, WA; Mary Schulz (Gregory), Edgewood, WA; Vicki Friedberg (Richard), Lake Stevens, WA; Cathy Streleski (Marcus), Fife, WA; seven grandchildren, one great- granddaughter, his brother, Robert L. Angell, Gravois Mills, MO; family, and many, many friends and colleagues, he met and made over the years.He was preceded in death by infant son, David Earl Angell; parents, Mary Frances Magruder-Angell and William H. Angell I; and wife, Yvonne Angell.Viewing to be held on Friday, March 22nd from 5-7pm with the Memorial Service immediately following, at The Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS. Graveside Service to be held Saturday, March 23rd at 11am, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO. For the immediate family only.Donations can be made to your fa- vorite charity in his name. The Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, 913-631-5566 Published in Kansas City Star from March 19 to March 22, 2013 Published by Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA DR. ROBERT MORRIS CRISLERBORN: January 5, 1921DIED: March 23, 2013LOCATION: LAFAYETTE, LouisianaFuneral Services will be held at Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of the Flowers at 11:00 am on Monday, April 1, 2013 for Dr. Robert Morris Crisler, 92, who passed away on March 23, 2013, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, LA.Pastor Robert Miller of First Lutheran Church, Lafayette, LA will conduct the funeral services and Dr. Timothy F. Reilly, longtime family friend and Professor at ULL, will give the eulogy. Interment will take place in Lafayette Protestant Cemetery at a later date.Dr. Crisler was the son of the late Dr. Otto Stanton and Ruby Buckman Crisler. He was born on January 5, 1921, in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1937, at the age of 16. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1941, and was a graduate assistant at Northwestern University in Illinois when he was drafted to serve in the Army during WWII. After serving in the North African Campaign and the Italian Campaign as a member of the 88th Division, he separated from the military in February, 1946, as a 1st Lieutenant and received a Purple Heart with one oak leaf.Dr. Crisler then returned to graduate school at Northwestern University in Illinois earning Masters and Doctorate degrees in Geography. His first teaching assignment was at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1948. In 1950 he was recalled for the Korean Conflict, assigned to the Pentagon, and worked for the CIA as an intelligence officer. Discharged in 1952, he returned to teach at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He moved to Lafayette, LA, in 1954 where he was a Professor of Geography and Head of the Department of Social Studies at Southwestern Louisiana Institute and University of Southwestern Louisiana (now known as University of Louisiana-Lafayette). Dr. Crisler served as a Louisiana State Representative from 1972-1976 for District 45.Throughout his life he was an avid collector of license plates. He enjoyed traveling, attending license plate meets, and working in his yard. As a member of the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA) he served the club in many capacities. He was also a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, American Legion Post 69, Pinhook Rotary Club, Louisiana Historical Association, Mizzou Alumni Association, Geological Sciences Alumni of the University of Missouri, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and SCORE, counseling new business owners. He was a former President of the USL Credit Union and a member of First Lutheran Church in Lafayette.Dr. Crisler is survived by his sons, Charles Robert Crisler and his wife Penny, and John Allen Crisler and his wife Carla; grandchildren, Jennifer Robin (Chris) Roberts, Jeffery Allen (Edna) Crisler, Melinda Jo Crisler, Andrew John (Amanda) Crisler, Mia Elizabeth Crisler, and Max Stanton Crisler; great-grandchildren Alexandra, Cabel, and Royce Crisler.He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Spohn Crisler, his second wife Freda Erickson Crisler and his parents Dr. Otto S. and Ruby Crisler.The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home on Bertrand Drive on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Visiting hours will continue on Monday from 8:00 am until time of service. Interment will be in a private ceremony at Lafayette Protestant Cemetery at a later date.The family would like to thank his loyal caretaker, Gloria Landry, and the staff of Paramount Hospice, AMG Specialty Hospital, and Emeritus Assisted Living. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Personal condolences may be sent to the Crisler family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements. Published Monday, March 25, 2013 Elizabeth Phillippe, 87, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Boone Hospital.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, with a visitation from 9 a.m. until time of service at Memorial Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the chapel. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.Elizabeth was born May 8, 1925, to the late Rice and Lucille Hawkins Claxton in Woodlandville in Boone County. On July 23, 1949, she married Willis (Bill) Phillippe in Columbia, and he preceded her in death.She is survived by one son, Greg Phillippe and wife Donna; three grandchildren, Grant, Drew and Alex; one sister, Ruth Claxton Forbis; and numerous nieces and nephews, along with great-nieces and -nephews.She also was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Claxton Brown Acton; and brothers Keith Claxton and Bobby Claxton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boone Hospital Home Care and Hospice, attention: Linda Bender, 601 Business Loop 70 W., Suite 260, Columbia, Mo., 65202.Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Frances Elizabeth Patrick, 61, left this Earth that we know to join her eternal Father in heaven Sunday, March 24, 2013. Frances was surrounded by her children and siblings as she took her last breath, feeling the love of them all. She was able to move toward a life of peace, knowing she had done all she could for those she leaves behind.Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor William E. Linzie Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Cemetery.Frances was born April 23, 1951, to the late James Ennis and Margaret Price (Johnson) Patrick. Frances was employed at CenturyLink Telephone Co. for 38 years. She went to work each day with a purpose and a smile. She also worked at Nanny's Neighborhood Childcare Center since the day the doors opened on Nov. 1, 2004. She truly enjoyed the love of all the children she took care of during her time spent at Nanny's. Frances' absence will be a void that will be felt by the many families she cared for at Nanny's Frances is mourned by her four children, Alex Carthron Jr., Marcus D. Carthron (Remonica), Travis A. Carthron (Shelanda) and Katina M. Carthron, all of Columbia; eight siblings, Mabel Mitchell, Donald Patrick, Helen Patrick, Howard Dean Patrick (Patricia), Ralph Patrick, Diane Patrick (Jimmy) and Rita Smith (Homer), all of Columbia, and Larry Patrick (Theresa) of Widefield, Colo.; three uncles, Charles Patrick (Carrie) of Kansas City, Milton Fred Patrick (Norma) of Columbia and Floyd Patrick (Jennie) of Fayette; one aunt, Barbara Hester of Boonville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Frances was blessed with 20 grandchildren: Natasha Williams, NeKeisha Williams, Keondre Carthron, Darian Carthron, Marquesha Carthron, Shaelice Baskett, Savannah Smith, Keona Smith, Nicole Baskett, Jessica Carthron, Chance Scott, Xzavion Carthron, Marcus Carthron Jr., Travis Carthron, Vincent Altimari, DaMarcus Carthron, Hailey Brammer, Diamonique Washington, Kimiyante Carthron and DaKari Carthron.Frances was preceded in death by two brothers, James Roger Patrick and Terry Lane Patrick; one sister, Alice Lee Patrick; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Mitchell and Kenny Boy Williams; and one sister-in-law, Robyn Charmayne McCollum.Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 442-7112; www.millardfamilychapels.com. Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Paul Conrad Krusekopf, 85, of Rogers, Ark., died Sunday, March 24, 2013.Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Oakley Chapel Methodist Church in Rogers, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Melthena; daughter Kim Floyd of Norman, Okla.; two sons, Dr. Kurt Krusekopf of College Station, Texas, and Keith Krusekopf of Buda, Texas; brother Henry H. Krusekopf of Midland, Texas; one sister, Caroline Goshorn of Golden, Colo.; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Published Thursday, April 4, 2013 Cleveland Leon Adams left this world Monday, April 1, 2013, at the age of 38.Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Parker Funeral Service in Columbia.He was born Nov. 14, 1974, the son of Barbara Adams and the late Fredrick E. Brown.Cleveland graduated from Hickman High School in 1993.He later went on to become a licensed chef and expanded his education even further studying criminal justice at William Woods College. Cleveland enjoyed music, getting together with friends and being with family. He was baptized in July 1994 in St. Louis at the Assembly Hall of the Jehovah's Witness.Cleveland is survived by his mother, Barbara; a daughter, Jaila; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick; and his grandmother, Effie Mae Adams. Condolences may be left online at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Wednesday, April 3, 2013 June Marilyn McCarty passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at her home. She was 72 years old. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church with burial in Little Bonne Femme Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m.Marilyn was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Columbia, the daughter of Reno and Illamae York Kurtz. She married Carlton McCarty on June 28, 1959, in Columbia, and he survives.Marilyn posted mail for the City of Columbia until her retirement. She was known as the "Marvelous Mail Lady." Marilyn was an active member of the Kewpie Cuties.Survivors include her husband, Carlton; two daughters, Lisa Crowley and husband Chris of Columbia, and Christy Clisso and husband Brian of Raymore; two brothers, Jerry Kurtz of Henderson, Nev., and Leroy Kurtz of Columbia; one sister, Karen Kurtz of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Cyle Crowley, Mindy Clisso, Carly Clisso and Abbie Clisso.She was preceded in death by one sister, Janice Berve Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Little Bonne Femme Church Building Fund.Arrangements under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home. Published Thursday, April 4, 2013 Marvin K. Kinney, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Millard Family Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., to include military honors, with the Rev. Ballenger officiating. Interment will be private for the family.The sun rose on the life of Marvin "Dickie" K. Kinney on Oct. 1, 1942, in Columbia to the late Louis and Leona Whitley Kinney. He was a graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia.At the time of his death, Marvin was employed at the Missouri Division of Work Force Development, where he had been employed for 40 years. He also served on the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for more than 25 years. He was appointed to his first four-year term on the CHA Board as a resident commissioner in 1968. Marvin was the first African-American appointed to serve on the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and is reported to be one of the first resident commissioners in the United States. Marvin was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1966.Survivors include a very special lady friend of 47 years, Pauletta A. Gresham of Columbia; three daughters, Marshanna "Babe" Gresham (Aaron) and Loutisha Glasgow, both of Columbia, and Anjanette Glasgow of North Kansas City; three granddaughters, Nadia "Baby" Gresham and LaTia Glasgow, both of Columbia, and Ciara Glasgow (Angelique) of North Kansas City; two grandsons, Arlandis (Maya) Glasgow of Columbia and Darius Glasgow of North Kansas City; one great-grandson, Landon Glasgow of Columbia; two sisters, Carol Jones of Columbia and Dorothy Palmer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and two brothers.Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203. (573) 442-7112.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com. Published Sunday, April 7, 2013 Betty G. Kemper, 81, of Columbia passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013.A gathering of Betty's family and friends will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday April 11, at Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow the visitation at Memorial Park Cemetery.Betty was born in Columbia and was a lifelong area resident. Betty is survived by her children, Gayle Baker, John (Carol) Page, Kerry (Debbie) Page, and Malvin (Brenda) Page; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Kemper, on Feb. 10, 2013; her parents; and two brothers.Online tributes for the family may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Friday, April 12, 2013 Barbara Barton Toalson, 80, of Columbia died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, after a short illness. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carol McEntyre officiating.Barbara was born March 2, 1933, in Columbia to Herman and Elma Barton.On Aug. 9, 1952, she married David Kent Toalson, and he preceded her in death in 1984. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church.She was also a member of the Boone Chapter No. 290 Order of the Eastern Star, Columbian Chapter DAR and Altrusa International. She was a music teacher with Columbia Public Schools and, after moving back from New York City, where she lived with her husband for eight years, she was a secretary at Nora Stewart Nursery School until her retirement.She loved living at the Terrace for the past four years.Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Barton Wulff (Harry) of Columbia; three children, Deborah Jacobs (Anne Bills) of Columbia, Susan Hayden (Richard) of Illinois and Ashley Stephens of California; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church of Columbia in her memory.Condolences may be offered at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Monday, April 15, 2013 Kathryn Burlison, 80, of Columbia passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013.Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at First Christian Church in Columbia. Private inurnment will be later in Columbia Cemetery.Kathryn was born March 30, 1933, in Columbia to William and Marjorie Hoover Hulett.She was married to Charles Henry Burlison on Dec. 28, 1956, in Iowa.Kathryn received her bachelor's degree in secondary education and was an English and social studies teacher in Prairie Home, Naylor and Doniphan. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was an active and faithful member of the first choir and of many church circles.Kathryn was an avid horsewoman and the original owner of Stonewall's Jack of Diamonds, and she was also a member of the DAR, UDC, Missouri Teachers Organization and sang in the MU Choral Union for about 20 years. She was a member of the American Saddlebred Organization and participated in and showed horses around Boone County.She is survived by grandson Gwydion Ross of Sturgeon; brother Maynard Hulett of Columbia; niece Sheri Hines of Columbia; and sister-in-law Ruth (Ray) Burson of Doniphan. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents William and Marjorie; daughter Susan Elizabeth Burlison; and infant son William Henry Burlison.Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201 or Boone County Historical Society, 3801 Ponderosa Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201.Online condolences can be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 Shirley Jean Henderson-Pinkney, 66, answered the Master's beckoning Saturday, April 13, 2013, from Wichita, Kan.A service of praise and celebration/remembrance for Shirley will commence at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Family and friends may visit Shirley as she slumbers in sweet repose one hour prior to service at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Biglow-Bethea Funeral Directors in Wichita, Kan., are in charge of arrangements. www.biglowbethea.com Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013 by The Kearney Courier, Kearney, Missouri. Billy Joan “Jo” Fitch HedrickJo passed away April 13, 2013 surrounded by her family.She will be missed by husband, Bill, brother, Jack (Janice), children, Nancy, Jim (Roma), Theresa (Scott), and Jan (Chris), and her three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary.Jo was born in Concordia, Missouri on March 28, 1929, she attended Christian College, and married Bill on January 29, 1949. Services were held for Jo in Kearney.Condolences may be expressed through donations to the American Heart Association. Published Sunday, April 21, 2013 Faye D. Lewis, 78, of Columbia passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at Parkside Manor.Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation from noon until the time of services. Burial will follow in the Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery.Survivors include her husband, Ken; two children, Gary Lewis and Rebecca Ann Elliott (James); three grandchildren, Dawson Lewis, and Bradley and Matthew Elliott; five siblings, Stanley Sheets (Sharon), William Sheets (Colleen), Brenda McCallister (William), David Sheets (Mary) and Debbie Russell (Curt). She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Henry Sheets; and a sister, Connie Barnd.Memorial contributions in honor of Faye may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of the Heartland, 7808 Foster, Overland Park, Kan. 66204-2955.Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Publsihed Monday, April 29, 2013 Clifford P. McGrath, 83, Columbia passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013, at his son and daughter-in-law's home in Newburg, surrounded by his family.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service. A private family burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.Cliff was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Columbia to A.D. and Thelma McGrath and was a graduate of Hickman High School.Cliff is survived by two sons, Patrick McGrath (Cheryl) of Newburg and John McGrath (Glenda) of Ellisville; daughter Cathleen McGrath of Ballwin; five grandchildren, Ryan, Casey, Kyle, Tracy and Kaitlin McGrath; extended family Chereen Hawes, Deb Hackman, Stephanie and Brandon Arends and children.Cliff was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia McGrath; and a son, Timothy McGrath.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to the Butterfield Boys Home in Marshall or Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com Published Friday, May 10, 2013 Anthony J. Logan, 52, of Columbia passed into eternity Friday, May 3, 2013, at his home.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Anthony J. Logan was born Jan. 18, 1961, in Columbia, the son of James Logan Sr. and Carrie Lou Key Logan.Online condolences may be left at www.htmayfuneralhome.com. Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Martha Jane Ehler, 61, of Columbia passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013.Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery near Centralia. Visitation will be from noon until time of services at the church.Martha was born Jan. 4, 1952, in Columbia to John and Hazel Durk Ehler, and they preceded her in death.She worked for MFA Oil Company for 35 years, until she retired in 2009 with health issues.She is survived by her niece, Lisa (Bill) Pagett Jr.; great-nephew Brett Smith and fiancée Veronica; great-great-nephew Nickolas; great-great niece Layla; many close friends; and caregivers Janet Roberts and Jeanettee Russell.Martha was also preceded in death by her sister, Nelda Ehler.Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 1634 Paris Road, Columbia, Missouri 65201.Online condolences can be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com. Published Sunday, May 19, 2013 Herbert Bunker Jr., 86, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Auburn, Maine.Interment will be in Appleton, Maine.He is survived by his beloved wife, Vera Joan; his sister, Virginia Bunker Cornelius (William E.) of St. Louis; his brother, Dr. William H. Bunker (Darleen) of Blaine, Wash.; and his nieces and nephews, Jean Davis, Linda Hardwick, Virginia Bunker-Price, Patrick Bunker, Peggy Hummel and Joe Bunker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Margaret Bunker; and by his sister, Jean Bunker Huff.Herb was a 1944 graduate of Hickman High School.At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his service in the Navy, he attended the University of Missouri briefly and then joined the U.S. Air Force.He served with the Strategic Air Command and flew missions in Europe and later during the Vietnam War. While still serving in the Air Force, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.After retirement, he graduated from the Law School of the University of Maine and worked as a prosecutor for the state attorney general's office.Throughout his long service career, Herb was an ardent squash player, and his last employment was coaching squash and tennis at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives in Lewiston, Maine. Published Thursday, May 9, 2013 Larry E. Dickenson, 65, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, May 08, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, May 10, at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton, with Pastor Jim Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Mokane Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service.He was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Springfield, the son of the late John Eugene Dickenson and Wanda (Downs) Dickenson.He was united in marriage to Dotty Thomas on Dec. 30, 1972, in Fulton. She preceded him in death April 23, 2006.Larry was a graduate of Hickman High School. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in construction for Dickenson Plastering. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his mother, Wanda of Columbia; sons James "Jamie" Dickenson and wife Heidi of Hartsburg, and Michael Poe and wife Shelly of Columbia; brothers Rick Dickenson and wife Bev of Hallsville, and Denny Dickenson of Columbia; sister Judy Lacy and husband Jerry of Cooper, Texas; and three grandchildren, Nadaleigh Thoenen, Logan Poe and Jensen Poe.In lieu of customary memorials, the family suggests donations be made in Larry's name to the American Cancer Society, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St., Fulton, Mo., 65251.Condolences can be sent by visiting www.debofuneralhome.com. Published Sunday, May 12, 2013 Betty Koby, 78, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. Graveside services will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kan., at a later date.She was born June 24, 1934, in Boone County to Fred and Ruby Fenton of Columbia. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1952 and attended the University of Missouri.Betty married Lloyd Koby in Columbia on July 24, 1954. Betty and Lloyd lived in Kansas, Missouri, Utah, Texas and Arkansas. They were members of Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. She was a loving, dedicated wife and mother of two children. After her children were raised, she worked at the University of Dallas Bookstore for 26 years — retiring in 1998. Betty always put others before herself and was regarded by many of her friends as "the glue that held the neighborhood together." She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lloyd Koby of Hot Springs Village; son, Steven (Linda) Koby; daughter, Stephanie (John) O'Donnell; two grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren; and brother, Howard Fenton. She was predeceased by her parents and an infant daughter.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.Published Monday, May 13, 2013Louis William Wappel, 46, beloved son of Fred and Helen Wappel, passed at the home Thursday, May 9, 2013.A private family service will be held. Louis was born May 12, 1966, and was a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.Louis loved sports, athletic training, cooking and working out.Louis is survived by his parents; three brothers, Mark, Andy and Mike; two sisters, Marti Morrison and Mary Burr; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation Care Center. Published Monday, May 13, 2013 Joyce Anne Walker, 81, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013.Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, with a visitation from 4 p.m. until time of service at Memorial Funeral Home.Joyce was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Columbia. She was a graduate of Hickman High School (Kewpie of the Month, November 2007) and the University of Missouri. She taught drama at Hickman High School for more than 30 years and considered herself a lifelong Kewpie.Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She will be remembered always as our beloved "Gran."She is survived by her daughters, Julie Frink and husband Stan, Jenny Bray and husband Doug, and Jacque Brake and husband Troy; grandchildren Jacob and Kelley Frink, Justin and Tara Wright, Amber and Chris Vroman, Katie Frink, Elle Bray, Dakota Brake and Bella Brake; three great-grandsons, Devon Cox, Matthew Frink and Mason Wright; nieces; nephews; and many loving friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Edwards; sisters Virginia Vossen and Kay Rutledge; and infant son Teddy Walker.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hickman High School, Joyce Walker Drama Scholarship, 1104 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Wanda Faye Edwards Incle, 62, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.Visitation will be held at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Blue Springs.A funeral will be held immediately after visitation, with George Hicks officiating.Wanda was born in Columbia to Jessie and Luella Edwards. She attended Hickman High and graduated in 1969.Wanda is survived by children Christopher, Kisha, Kimberly, Kidron, Chala, Kamron, Tamice, Gwendolyn and Paul; 12 grandchildren, Camario, Kariel, Sabien, Savano, Keeyon, Syrano, Keyona, Sommer, Kaylan, Kylie, Kyla and Taylor; four siblings, James, Thomas, Edith and Vickie; and many extended family members.Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; three sisters; and one son. Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Nedra Conboy, 91, died peacefully with her daughters by her side Saturday, May 18, 2013.Plans for a memorial service will be announced in the coming months.Nedra was born in Columbia in 1922 to Berry S. and Alma Milburn. She attended Hickman High School in Columbia and graduated from Christian College (now Columbia College) in 1942.Nedra married L.A. Nickell Jr., the son of L.A. and Virginia Nickell, in 1943. On Christmas Day in 1949, Nedra gave birth to their daughter, Marcia Lindra. Nedra was widowed in 1951.In 1953, Nedra married William H. Conboy, who preceded her in death in 2007. Their daughter, Cynthia Anne, was born in June 1955. Apart from a few years in Chicago in the mid-1960s, the family made their home in Columbia. Nedra was active in King's Daughters in Columbia and was passionate about her work on the board of Boone County Group Homes (now Boone County Family Resources). She and her family especially enjoyed spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks on their houseboat, the Mar-Cin. She and Bill traveled to 76 countries together over the years, and it's quite likely they found the opportunity to dance in each one them.Nedra was a caring and loving wife and mother and was very close to both her daughters throughout her life. She had many friends, some dating back to her days in kindergarten. She carried a certain elegance about her, and she and her husband enjoyed socializing with their many friends.She is survived by her two daughters, Marci and Cindy; her three grandchildren, Brandon, Jason and Lindsey Callihan; and her great-grandson, Oliver William Callihan.She will be missed and remembered lovingly.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Special Olympics, 1133 19th St. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20036.Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Ethel Lloyd Harris, 101, a lifelong resident of Central Missouri, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at The Bluffs. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m.Ethel was born on Aug. 23, 1911, in Howard County. She was the daughter of Charles Q. and Ollie Faris Lloyd, who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. One sister, Elizabeth Lloyd Stewart of San Diego, Calif., survives. Ethel attended rural schools in Howard and Boone counties. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1929 as a member of the second class to graduate from the school. After graduating from Warrensburg Teacher's College, she taught at the one-room Carlisle School, which she had attended as a girl.Ethel Lloyd married James Reynold Harris on May 19, 1934. Her husband preceded her in death on June 2, 1980.She is survived by their three daughters, Marilyn Harris Newton of Richmond, Va., Nancy Harris Page and Kay Harris Benedict (Jerry) of Columbia. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Leigh Anne Newton LaClair (Richard), Michelle Newton Sisler (Mark) and Robert Bradford Newton of Richmond, Va., Jeffrey Harris Joy of Great Falls, Mont., Jennifer Joy Abeyta (Don) of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jill Benedict and Erin Benedict of Columbia. Five great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.As a young mother living in Columbia, Ethel made many good friends. A group of those friends formed the Knu-So-So Club, which stayed together and met regularly for more than 75 years. Ethel began working for Stephens College as a secretary in 1951, when her youngest daughter was in first grade. She retired from Stephens in 1976 at the age of 65. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, playing bridge, volunteering in schools, participating in activities at First Baptist Church, where she was a member, and visiting with her daughters and their families.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Ethel Lloyd Harris to the Kewpie.net Scholarship Fund. Donations may be mailed c/o Charley Blackmore, 2312 Deer Creek Court, Columbia, Mo., 65201.Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Tuesday, May 21, 2013 William "Bill" Burnley, 70, of Columbia passed away May 19, 2013, in his home.A private memorial service is planned for a later date.Bill and Sally Headley Burnley said their marriage vows June 6, 1970, at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia.Bill was an industrial arts teacher at Jefferson Junior High School for 30 years. He was proud of being the creator of the first industrial arts program that included girls. He retired from teaching in 1996.In his neighborhood, Bill was considered the "fix-it guy." He was a caring neighbor. He loved working with his hands and building things. He also loved kids and being outdoors. Early in his career, Bill was a tennis instructor. He also was competitive in badminton and table tennis.He is survived by his wife, Sally; their children, Greg Burnley of Fulton and Lisa Kudas (husband Matthew) of Richfield, Minn.; his twin sister, Deborah Burnley of Columbia; and one grandchild, Emma Rose Kudas.He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial donations may be made to Drums For Cures, in care of Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.Tributes may be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. May 19, 2013 (Obituary from; H.T. May & Son Funeral Home)Brandon R. Coleman, 25, of Columbia was called from labor to reward on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at University of Missouri Hospital.Funeral services will be held Saturday May 25, 2013 at 10:30 am at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am at the church.Brandon was born November 11th, 1987 in Columbia, Missouri to Winona Coleman Broadus (James) and Larry R. Lee (Brenda). He graduated in 2006 from Hickman High School.Brandon was employed by the University of Missouri’s Athletic Department.As a youth Brandon attended Second Missionary Baptist Church. He Leaves to cherish his memory his mother Winona Coleman Broadus(James) and his father Larry R. Lee (Brenda), he also leaves a sister Billie Lynn Wilson of Columbia.Published Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Scott Renfro, 50, son of Larry and Gloria Renfro, slipped away in the arms of God on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at his home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Midway Heights Baptist Church with a visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery to follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Scott began working at Shelter Insurance Cos. on his 16th birthday, becoming a master gardener of Shelter Gardens. His passion was his family. He had a great love for the outdoors and hiking at Eagle Bluffs. Survivors include his mom, Gloria; sister Suzanne (Mark) Autenrieth; nieces and nephews Alex, Jake and Sydnie; and his Shelter family.He was preceded in death by his dad, Larry Renfro; and his grandparents, Ira and Lola Renfro and Emmett and Emma McBaine.In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Donations Coordinator, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo., 65102.Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Friday, May 31, 2013 Brenda Kaye Slaughter, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, at the Memorial Funeral Home chapel, with service to follow at 11 a.m.Brenda was born July 14, 1957, in Columbia, to Ray M. and Ruby L. Slaughter, both deceased. Brenda was their only child.She graduated from Hickman High School in 1975. She was employed at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in 1978, as well as Rusk Rehabilitation in the University Hospital, and several local nursing homes. She graduated from practical nursing school as a LPN in August 1988.Brenda is survived by four cousins in Hallsville and Columbia; two uncles and several cousins in Arkansas and Tennessee; Judy Lytle, a good and faithful friend; several special nurses; and lifetime friends Debbie and Steve Dupree and their family of Columbia. Published Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Linda Kay Ballew Doornbos, 59, of Bloomington, Ill., passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, surrounded by family.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the funeral home, with burial at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Grandview Baptist Church, 8300 N. Route Z in Centralia, with reception following.Linda was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Columbia to Elgin Eugene (Gene) and Kathryn Faye Poore Ballew.Linda married Keith Doornbos on Aug. 28, 1980.Linda graduated from Hickman High in 1971 and Columbia College in 1981, with a bachelor's degree in both business administration and criminal justice. She worked 44 years for State Farm Insurance Cos., the last 17 as an agent in Decatur, Ill. Linda was a Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant, and a member of the National Association of Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors and the Early Birds Kiwanis Club of Decatur.Linda was a pilot, flying thousands of hours in light aircraft. She was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association and served as president of the Bloomington/Normal EAA Chapter 129 for more than three years.She is survived by husband Keith; children Brian Foster of Chicago and Laura (David) Ludwig of Colfax, Ill.; and grandchildren Mackenzie Foster, and Eva, Carter and Landon Ludwig. Other survivors include her mother, Kathryn Houston; sister Dorothy (Mike) Wilson; and brothers Randy (Jacque) Ballew and Roger (Sonia) Ballew.She was preceded in death by her father. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.Online condolences may be made at www.eastlawn-bloomington.com. Published Sunday, June 2, 2013 Lois Annette Noel, 76, of Columbia passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The Bluffs, surrounded by her family.Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery.Lois was born in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1954 and was a lifelong area resident.Lois worked as a certified professional secretary for Shelter Insurance for more than 38 years.Lois is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Vance Allison; two brothers, Billy Joe Nichols and Carl Nichols; one sister, Wynona King; three step-grandchildren, Vanessa Frey, Eric Allison and Dylan Allison; and one great-step-grandson, Jacob Allison. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ronald Noel, in 1996.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.Online tributes for the family may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Mary Virginia Williamson, 88, of Jefferson City passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at her granddaughter's home surrounded by family.Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Freeman Mortuary. A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Freeman Chapel with the Rev. Keith Vessell officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.Virginia was born on Feb. 15, 1925, in Keytesville, a daughter of Lloyd M. and Mary E. Berry Bishop. She was married on Nov. 6, 1947, in Columbia to Melvin Earl Williamson, who preceded her in death on May 19, 2008.A resident of the Central Missouri area for most of her life, Virginia graduated from Hickman High School. She was a homemaker for the majority of her life and was an active volunteer with the American Red Cross. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Mid-Mo. Campers Association.Survivors include two sons, Lloyd E. Williamson and his wife, Antionette, of Jefferson City and Terry W. Williamson and his wife, Patsy, of Jefferson City; one sister, Geneva Shock of California, Mo.; one brother, Ray Bishop and his wife, Rosemary, of Centertown; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; one brother, Eddie Bishop; and one grandson, Christopher Verkamp Williamson.Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Red Cross. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City, www.freemanmortuary.com. Published Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Donald E. Baldridge, 69, of New Franklin passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family.Services will be held Friday, June 14, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., with services immediately following. Interment of ashes will be at a later date.Don was born Dec. 3, 1943, to John E. and Ruby Cole Baldridge, who preceded him in death. He married Emma Lee Twitchell on Jan. 19, 1963, and she survives in the home. He worked for the University of Missouri as a mason for 18 years before starting his own HVAC/sheet metal business.He loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. But, above all, he loved his family, and they always came first with him.Don is also survived by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Cook and husband Kenny of Abilene, Kan.; a son, Donald Scott Baldridge, wife Shanna and their three children, Marlee, Lydia and Adrian of Harrisburg; three brothers, John Baldridge and wife Anna Mae of Marshall, Jerry Baldridge of New Franklin, and James Baldridge and wife Gloria of San Antonio, Texas.Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of the donor's choice. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Published Sunday, June 16, 2013 Loren David Baurichter II, our beloved cowboy, went to be with God on Friday, June 14, 2013. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Memorial Park Cemetery.He was born Jan. 20, 1956, in Boone County to L.D. Baurichter and Ada Margaret Vanlandingham of Columbia.David was raised south of Columbia on the Baurichter Polled Hereford Farm and showed cattle that won many awards at local competitions and the state fair. After graduating from Rock Bridge High School in 1974, he worked on ranches in several states managing show cattle.In 1991, he returned to Columbia and began working at the University of Missouri until July 2012. David devoted much of his time to the game of golf and coaching his sons and other youngsters in bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc.David is survived by his two sons, Forrest D. and Kaleb M. Baurichter of Columbia; his father, L.D. Baurichter and wife Mary; three sisters, twin sister Diann Baurichter of Boonville, Martha Baurichter of Columbia and Mary Zipkin of Canaan, Conn.; two brothers, Bob and Michael Zipkin of Canaan; his loving companion, Gayle S. Epple; two stepdaughters, Sandi Epple and Deborah Hurley; six grandchildren, Brooke, Jordan, William, Dylan, Hunter and Drake; and many other relatives, friends and rodeo sons.He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Vanlandingham Zipkin; stepfather Michael G. Zipkin; and stepmother Annie Douglass Baurichter.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Valley College Rodeo Team or the donor's charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
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