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OBITUARIES COURTESY OF"THE COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE"
Donna Williams's brother, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at his home in Boonville, Missouri.

Martha Glascock's mother, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.

Carole Barnds' mother, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 in Columbia.

Bill Taft's mother,  passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.


Gary Saunders' mother,
passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Ashland Healthcare.


Chellie Corcoran's father, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011.

Jim Bryan's father, died in Dallas, August 20, 2011.

Janet Belle Keene, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.

Danny Rector, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Mike Bruner's mother, mother died Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Columbia.

John Parker's father , died Saturday, July 2, 2011.

Zay Winscott's mother, died May 26, 2011 at The Stuart House in Centralia, Missouri.

Marsha Hatfield's son, passed away Saturday morning, May 21, 2011, at his home in Lamine, Missouri. He was a '94 Kewpie.

Rodney Fox's mother, died Friday, April 29, 2011, in St. Charles.

Bill Taft's father, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.

Gary  Saunders' father,  passed Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at South Hampton Place.

Natalie Levitt Dawson, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011.

Rick Gray's wife, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home in Olathe, Kansas.

Chuck Moore's mother, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.

Robert Strader's father, passed away passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010.

Carolyn Acton's mother, died at her home in Columbia on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.

Margaret Klug's mother, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. 

Eddie Sutton's sister, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.

Gale Boehrnsen's father, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Columbia Manor.

Chuck Carl's sister, went to the loving arms of her Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Doug  Miller's  father, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.

Earle Breedlove's brother, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. 

Chellie Corcoran's mother, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home in Columbia.

Richard Wilson's mother, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Centralia. 

Patricia Bryson's mother, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Columbia.

David A. Brinkman, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at his home in Columbia. *Dave*

John McBaine's wife,  died April 10, 2010, at her home in  Largo, Florida.

Jimmie Daly's mother, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. 

Gene Angell's mother, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Loma Linda Nursing Home in Moberly, Missouri.

Judy Lee's mother, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Columbia.

Joyce Algiere's mother, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home in Panama City, Florida.

Janice Barnhart Copeland passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

Carol R. Libbee, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

Martha Freese's father, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Edwin Charles "Ed" Bryant,  passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

Susan Troelstrup's brother, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Tallahassee.

Bobbi Hunt's mother, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Columbia.

Susan Ann Norman, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her home in Columbia.

Judy Thomas's father, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

Gale Boehrnsen's mother, mother passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her home in Columbia.

Carl Scott's father, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009.

Dave Dunn's mother, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at her home in Columbia.

Doris Creath's brother, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.

Daryl Bach's sister, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Lenoir Woods.

Karen & Sharen Garrett's mother, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.

Jim Flickinger's mother, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at her home in Columbia.

The grandson of late, Roy Bruce Morris,  passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.

The father of the late, Donald Nelson Zumwalt, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Doug Miller's mother, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.

Mary Lou Carignan's father, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at Bethesda Southgate Skilled Nursing Facility in St. Louis.

Rosie Sallee's brother, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home in Columbia.

Randy Hagan's father, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

The mother of the late, Gerald Sappington, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Jack Palmer's brother, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Parkside Manor.

Jimmie Lee Jones, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Sueann McLeod, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009.

Chuck Moore's brother, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at his home in Columbia.

Ken  Geel's father, father passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009.

Richard Mohr's brother, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009.

George Tutt's mother, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, while vacationing with her daughter, Mary, in Florida.

Earle Breedlove's stepmother, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at South Hampton Place.

"Mel" Burnett, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, Illinois.

Chris Odor's brother, died peacefully in his home Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, in Columbia.

Jesse Yeager's mother, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbia.

Rob Vanattta, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his home in Jupiter, Florida.

Marilyn Lindsey's mother passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at her home in Columbia.

Bud Lewis's father, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in Riverton, Wyoming.

Bill Sheet's sister, Connie Barnd, Class of 1954, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.

Bonnie Pahl's husband, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, at his home in Columbia.

Jim Adams's mother, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at The Bluffs.

Connie Warren, died Wednesday, July 18, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center.

Randy Adams's mother, passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Chris Odor's father, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Columbia.

Mike Carey's father died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at home in Columbia.

Janice Linzie's father departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

The father of the late, Roy Bruce Morris,  passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Macungie, Pa.

Susan Norman's father  died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at University Hospital.

Mark Holsinger's mother passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at The Stuart House in Centralia.



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Published Thursday, January 10, 2008

Dorothy Sappington Holsinger, 102, formerly of Columbia, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at The Stuart House in Centralia.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Steve Kuhlmann officiating. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Parker Funeral Service.

Dorothy was born on Oct. 6, 1905, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Admiral Dot Sappington, founder of The Central Dairy, and Lula Maggie Pearl Maupin Sappington.

Dorothy earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri and did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

She was an honored teacher and athlete. Her first teaching job was in the St. Charles schools in 1926, followed by Kansas State University (then College), the University of Wisconsin and the University of Dayton, where she started the program of physical education for women in the 1930s.

After teaching at Columbia College (then Christian College), and briefly in Pasadena, Calif., in the 1950s, she began the last 15 years of her teaching career at the University of Missouri. There she taught and coached the women’s field hockey and golf teams and taught countless men and women the methods and materials of teaching children physical education.

Before retiring in 1972, she received the university’s Alumni Award and the Department of Education’s highest faculty award. In 2002, she received the Women’s Intrasport Network Sportswoman of the Year award for paving the way for female athletes.

As an athlete, she won the Florida Women’s Amateur Golf Championship title in 1932 under the tutelage of University of Florida golf coach-husband, Joe. That was just two years after picking up a golf club for the first time. In the 1950s, she was five times the Missouri Women’s Golf Sand Greens champion.

She was the first coach of the MU women’s golf team during her years there, and she taught many Columbia youths the game in the city’s summer recreation and playground program that she began and directed in the early 1950s. She was a student of the game and played it daily until a broken elbow in her mid-80s limited her, but a photograph documents her chipping onto the green just four summers ago.

Dorothy loved Columbia and gave to the community, in both secular and religious realms. Besides her recreation work for the city, she once ran for the Columbia Board of Education, was a sought after speaker at the university and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1947, when she moved back to Columbia after the death of her husband. She started The Mother’s Club for the Catholic school there and served as its first president.

Up until age 99, she lived in her own home in Columbia under the care of Mark and Linda Holsinger. Since early 2005, she had resided at The Stuart House in Centralia.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Holsinger, who died of cancer in 1946, and she never remarried.

Survivors include two daughters, Anne Tavel of Wellesley, Mass., and Elizabeth Ginsburg and husband Karl Diller of Bristol, Vt.; three sons, Michael Holsinger and wife Sharon of Sarasota, Fla., Dave Holsinger and wife Mary Ann of Centralia, and Mark Holsinger of Cannon Beach, Ore.; a daughter-in-law, Linda Holsinger of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Tallent and Rozalie Gibbs and brothers, Roy, Harry, Guy, A.D. and Spencer Sappington.

Dorothy lived a distinguished life, and she will be remembered with love by members of succeeding generations as a teacher and coach, mentor and model for how to live one’s life fully. She filled every day of her 102 years with working, playing, loving and praying.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the University of Missouri, c/o Dorothy Holsinger Women’s Golf Scholarship, Attn: Paula Schlager, 302 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, Mo., 65211.


Published Monday, March 3, 2008

John Philip "Phil" Norman, 92, professor emeritus of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at University Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 4, at the Sacred Heart Activity Building.

Mr. Norman was the son of Roy Arleigh and Susan Kerstetter Norman and was born on April 6, 1916, in Ames, Iowa. He graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Iowa in 1938 and began his career in the advertising department of what is now known as the Sunbeam Co. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. Norman worked for the Trane Co. in La Crosse, Wis. Eventually he bought two weekly newspapers in central Wisconsin, which he ran until 1955, when he came to the J School.

He began working on the city desk as a graduate assistant and became the city editor after the retirement of Eugene Sharp. In addition, he taught reporting and news writing. Hundreds of students will remember him for his sense of humor, his passion for the craft of journalism, his unfeigned interest in students and stories, and even his final exams - the famous N.I.T.s.

Before retiring in 1980, Mr. Norman spent a year as a consultant to the Korea Herald, an English-language newspaper in Seoul, and began working as the Missouri/Kansas manager for NES providing election results for the three major networks and the (then) two wire services during national elections.

He was a member of Kiwanis and Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism fraternity. In retirement, Mr. Norman continued reading multiple newspapers and newsmagazines, built a lot of closets for his wife and took up woodcarving and traveling.

Mr. Norman was married in 1941 to Janette Irmina Lehnertz, and they have four children: Richard Norman of Cardiff, Calif., Susan Norman of Columbia, William Norman of St. Paul, Minn., and Elizabeth Ritter of St. Louis.

He is survived by his wife and children; four grandchildren; and numerous nephews.

His parents, two brothers and one sister died earlier.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you make a contribution toward diabetes research.


Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lewis Pryor "Bub" Cole, 85, formerly of Columbia and Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Macungie, Pa., surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Bond’s Chapel Cemetery in Hartsburg.

Lewis was born April 11, 1922, on a farm near Ashland, the son of James Franklin and Sarah Jane Lewis Cole. On March 10, 1951, he married Mary Magdalene Grothaus Morris. A graduate of Hickman High School, Class of 1941, he played football with the Hickman Kewpies and attended most of its class reunions. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1946 and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1950. In 1985, he retired from the U. S. Corps of Engineers as an engineering geologist. His hobbies were woodcarving and dancing.

Survivors include brother Waldo F. Cole of Columbia; three daughters, Connie A. Riley and husband Billy of Texas and children Bill, Jeanne and David; Vanessa L. Cole of Macungie, Pa.; Nancee J. Noderer and husband Bill of Macungie and children Ellen, William and Katelyn; and the children of son Roy B. Morris and wife Carolyn, both deceased, Kim Morris Domenico and Roy Brent Morris of Columbia; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, son Roy and sister Bernice E. Holland.

Memorial donations can be made to Bond’s Chapel in care of James E. Allen, 20560 S. Route A, Hartsburg, Mo., 65039. No flowers, please.


Published Thursday, May 1, 2008

Raymond James Linzie, 87, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

Services officiated by the Rev. Raymond Hayes will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash St. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Simpson Chapel Cemetery.

Raymond was born May 16, 1920, in Callaway County. However, to those who knew him, it could be said that his life started May 31, 1939, with his marriage to Anna Katherine. Together, Raymond and Kate raised seven of their own children, survived the death of two, and enriched the lives of many more whom they cared for as their own.

He made his living as a chef, feeding the bodies of others; he made his life as a strong black man feeding the hearts of others. A simple man armed with little more than warm meals, powerful words, Christian values and generous love, Raymond Linzie carved out a place in this world and in the lives of others that cannot be easily filled.

Raymond is survived by three sons, James Roy, Raymond Floyd and Charles Delroy Linzie; and three daughters, Erma Pegg, Janice Nunnely and Denise Tucker. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

More so than anything else, Raymond Linzie is survived by his own legacy and all of the love that is and shall forever be felt for the man we knew as Raymond, Father, Bear, Big Daddy or Gramps.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, James Linzie and Sally Hickem; his loving wife, Anna Katherine Linzie; his brothers, Floyd Cheatom and Richard Linzie; and his children, Edward William, Anna Marie and Manual Lee Linzie.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Luke Methodist Men.*


Published Monday, May 5, 2008

Thomas Judson Carey, 84, of Columbia died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at home from health complications associated with lung cancer.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at First Christian Church in Columbia with Dr. John Yonker officiating. The burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Columbia. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church.

Known by many as simply "T.J.," Tom was born on July 30, 1923, the only child of Thomas Olar and Goldie Atkins Carey of Higbee. Tom graduated from Higbee High School in 1941 and married Marjorie Maxine Lyon on June 27, 1942. 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.

Family and faith played a central role in Tom and Marge’s life. Their strong Christian faith took Marge and Tom to First Christian Church in Columbia, where they were devoted members for more than 50 years. Tom served as deacon for more than 30 years. He also headed up a team of deacons assigned to serve communion once a month, a responsibility he took very seriously. To many, T.J. personified grace and generosity. T.J. was always willing to help anyone in need. Tom’s sense of humor was dry, well-known and never-ending. He had an easy smile and gentle nature.

For many years, as their children were growing up, Marge and T.J. took their family back to Higbee for Sunday dinners with the family. Later in life, the Sunday dinner tradition moved to Marge and Tom’s home. Multiple generations of the family still consider T.J.’s barbecued hamburgers the best ever.

Tom’s hobbies included gardening, camping, fishing and cars. Regular family vacations included camping at Bennett Spring State Park - a trip that many of Marge and T.J.’s kids would take with their own children.

Tom’s favorite car was the Lincoln Continental. He loved to work on his cars, and one longtime neighbor marveled at T.J.’s collection of car-maintenance tools. He worked at Columbia Auto Parts for 40 years, where his co-workers called him "Tomcat," a reference from the CB era. He also owned rental property in the original southwest part of town.

Most important to Tom, however, was his family, which has now grown to 15 grandchildren, Michael, Gregory, Robyn, Jennifer, Christen, Russell, Jessica, Bryan, Matthew, Kimberly, Sean, Patrick, Elizabeth, McKinzie and Abigail; and 13 great-grandchildren, Laura, Cindy, Ryan, Caitlin, Hannah, Jacob, Rocket, Collin, Jillian, Taylor, Sidney, Bryna and River.

Later in life, he would cherish the companionship of his dogs - first Lucky, then Lucy.

Tom is survived by his 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 and Dian Carey of Mexico; and two sons-in-law, John Hickey of Columbia and David Duesenberg of Chesterfield. Tom is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a legion of friends.

His wife of 64 years, Marjorie Maxine Carey, preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2007. Tom is also preceded in death by his parents and grandchild Gregory Carey.

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


Published Sunday, May 18, 2008

Carlyle Kurtz "C.K." Odor Jr., 85, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital after a nine-year battle with lymphoma cancer.

Funeral services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at First Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Parker Funeral Home and 10 to11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery.

He was born March 28, 1923, in Daytona Beach to Carlyle Kurtz Odor Sr. and Crystal Elizabeth Ford Odor, both deceased. He was a long time resident of Columbia. He was a member of the first graduating class of the new Robert E. Lee Elementary School. He attended Jefferson Junior High School.

C.K. graduated from Hickman High School in 1941. He was a varsity letterman in track and a tennis conference champion. He was a member of the National Honor Society.

After high school, he attended the University of Missouri. He pledged Sigma Nu and joined the U.S. Army ROTC. Because of service to his country in World War II, C.K. didn’t graduate until 1948, having been in and out of school for seven years. His degree was a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He played intramural tennis and won the campus championship. He was a member and president of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and member of Blue Key Omicron Delta Kappa.

On Dec. 1, 1944, C.K. married Minnie Malcolm Sheppard of Columbia at First Christian Church. They had five children.

C.K. was inducted into the Army as a private in June 1943. He completed Officers Candidate School and became a second lieutenant in November 1944. In September 1945, he was stationed in the Philippines with the 25th Infantry Division, where he earned a Bronze Star Medal. After peace was declared, he was stationed in Osaka, Japan, where he was promoted to first lieutenant. He served as a trial judge advocate in the 25th Division Occupation Court. By 1951, he made captain and was serving in the Officers Reserve Corps when he was recalled to active duty. He served in Stuttgart, Germany, until April 1952. He resigned from the National Guard in September 1952.

C.K. worked for his father in his construction company and several salesman jobs related to construction materials and housing. In 1957, he was employed by the city of Columbia to work for the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Housing Authority. He rose to be executive director of the authority in 1962. During his tenure at the authority, the 126-acre Douglass School Urban Renewal Project was completed and apartments for 294 families were built. The 147-unit senior high-rise Oak Towers was completed. The Blind Boone Community Center was built and the 200-unit high-rise Paquin Tower finished.

During the late 1960s, he worked for the state of Missouri during Warren Hearnes’ administration, helping communities all over the state plan public housing projects. During this time, 125 city housing authorities were established. He was a Realtor with the Roy Willey Realtor Group from 1973 to 1977 in Columbia. During this time he also served on the Housing Authority Board for the city of Columbia.

In November 1977, he was employed as executive director of the city of Moberly’s Housing Authority. Under his direction the authority modernized all public housing apartments, built a 68-unit low-rise apartment building for the elderly, and the Head Start and the senior citizens’ buildings. He supervised the reconstruction after the tornado hit downtown Moberly. He retired in November 1995.

During his career, he was an active member of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and served as president of the Missouri chapter from 1964 to 1966. He was honored as member of the year in 1994. In 1997, he received the Charles L. Farris Award at the Southwest Regional Council for 36 years of improving the quality of life in the state of Missouri.

C.K. was a longtime supporter of the Boy Scouts. He earned his Eagle designation with Silver Palm in 1940. Beginning in 1957, he became active in adult leadership and served as Scoutmaster of Troop No. 9 at Baptist Church for 15 years. He is a member of Great Rivers Council Chapter National Eagle Scout Association.

He was state director of the Jaycees. In 1966, he began a long association with the Kiwanis Club. He also belonged to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an active member of his Hickman High School alumni group and the Rusty Zipper Men’s Club.

C.K. was a member of First Christian Church and, more recently, an active member of the historical committee.

He had numerous hobbies and interests, including racing and raising homing pigeons; bird watching; traveling; MU sports, especially basketball and football; poker; fishing; genealogy; tennis; and stamp collecting.

C.K. is survived by his children, Christina Wilde and husband Walter of Pensacola, Fla.,; Cynthia Blosser and husband John of Jefferson City; Clark Odor and wife Debbie of Germantown, Tenn.; Cliff Odor of Columbia; Catherine Stilec-Stevenson and husband Robb of Steamboat Springs Colo., and Liz Embree of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Richard Odor and wife Nancy of Kansas City; sister-in-law Carol Odor of Columbia; ex-wives Minnie Malcolm Odor of Columbia and Judith Anne Ragains; and traveling and bird watching companion, Rose Ann Bodman of St. Louis.

Preceding him in death were one brother, Raymond Odor, and one son-in-law, Charles Stilec.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Parker Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Sympathy notes may be e-mailed to office@parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Thursday, May 22, 2008

Helen Patricia Adams, 91, of Columbia passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Sacred Heart Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Helen was born on April 27, 1917, to Elisha Edmound Murray and Anna Mae Hooker in Dike County, Texas. She was the sixth of nine children. She grew up in southern Oklahoma.

In her early 20s, Helen moved to Tampico, Ill., to live with an aunt. This is where she met her future husband, Bernard. When World War II broke out, Helen went to California to work as a bookkeeper in an airplane plant. Bernard, then a sergeant, traveled to California to propose one more time, and she agreed. They were married July 5, 1944 at Camp Polk, La. Bernard and Helen only had a few months together before he left for overseas. Helen went to Illinois to wait for his return and for the birth of their first child. After the war, Bernard and Helen bought a farm outside of Tampico. Helen spent her time as a homemaker. She became an accomplished seamstress, sewing clothes for her three children and herself. She was a 4-H leader, a member of the Ladies Sodality, and a member of the Ladies Farm Bureau. In 1959, they moved to Mid-Missouri. She was a business woman for many years until her retirement. She and her husband were very active in their church, Sacred Heart, where they served as coordinators of the Nursing Home Ministry Program in Columbia. Her husband was an ordained deacon.

Survivors include son Randy Adams and daughter Dorothy Burks, both of Columbia; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her brother, Nathan Murray of Duncan, Okla. Her husband Bernard, their son Stephen, three sisters and four brothers preceded Helen in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the food bank or Sacred Heart Church. Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.


Published Sunday, June 22, 2008

The Rev. Dr. Connie Y. Crum, 63, of Columbia died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Progressive Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Anderson officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Warren Funeral Chapel.

The Rev. Crum was born Feb. 20, 1945, in Columbia, the daughter of Leon Dias Warren and Margaret Corrine Warren. She was married on April 19, 1994, to George Lee Crum of Columbia.

She was a member of Amos Johnson Chapter No. 30, O.E.S. She was the founder and president of Free Women in Christ and also was the pastor of Carriers of The Kingdom of Christ.

Survivors include her husband; son Jonas P. Patterson V of Riverside, Calif.; daughters Joan M. Dortch and husband Grady and Janice Y. Patterson, all of Columbia,; stepson Michael Garmon of Springfield; two brothers, Gary Warren and wife Billie of Austin, Texas, and Barry Warren of Long Beach, Calif.; and three sisters, Janice Patterson and husband Don of Tyrone, Ga., and Paula Sanders and husband Bishop Lemme of Marion, Ind., and Kathleen Lodemann and husband Jim. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, one brother and one sister.


Published Saturday, July 19, 2008

Louise Hane Adams, 94 of Columbia passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at The Bluffs.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 904 Old 63 South in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.

She was born April 23, 1914, in Galesburg, Ill., to Worthington and Trecia May Brown Hane, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James R. Adams on May 11, 1935, in Mexico, Mo., and he preceded her in death.

Louise was a published writer and poet who enjoyed working on her family history and translating German family records to English. She also worked for years as a fundraiser in her church, and she was a longtime Eastern Star member. She was named the polio mother of the year in 1958.

Survivors include two sons, James K. Adams and wife Pam of Mexico and Jack J. Adams and wife Adriana of Lake Saint Louis; one daughter, Rosemary Wilhelm of Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Russell G. Murray of Columbia, Aileen Edmonds and husband Kenneth of Avon, Ind., Jeff Adams of Columbia, Carolina Doney and husband Joseph of Grand Rapids, Mich., Jack J. Adams Jr. of St. Charles, Whitney M. Adams of Mexico, Madison Kelsey Adams of Lake Saint Louis and Erik J. Adams of Mexico.

She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Patricia Ann Adams and Betty Louise Danley.

Memorial contributions can be made to the National Republican Party, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.*


Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Joe Stevens, 72, of Columbia passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, at his home.

Joe was born Feb. 12, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind., to Elmer R. and Mae Jones Stevens.

Joe was cremated at his request. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 10, 2008, at Colfax Christian Church in Colfax, Ind.

He married Bonnie Pahl on Aug. 1, 1990, and she survives.

Survivors include three sons, Ricky Joe Stevens of Frankfort, Ind., Bradley J. Stevens of Clarks Hills, Ind. and James Martin Stevens of Colfax; a daughter, Jody Kay Stevens of Frankfort; a stepson, Bill Murphy Jr. of Smithville; two brothers, Richard C. Stevens of Charitan, Ind., and Maurice L. Stevens of Colfax; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Memorials may be given to the Building Fund of the Colfax Christian Church, 314 S. Clark St., Colfax, Ind., 46035.Condolences for the family may be sent to www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Connie Barnd, 72, of Mattoon, Ill., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.

Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Connie was born Jan. 30, 1936, in Columbia, a daughter of Maurice and Gertrude Henry Sheets.

She married Bobby H.D. Barnd on Dec. 26, 1959.

She leaves her husband; four daughters; and six brothers and sisters, Faye Lewis and husband Kenneth, Stanley Sheets and wife Sharon, Brenda McAllister and husband Bill, Bill Sheets and wife Colleen, David Sheets and wife Mary, and Debbie Russell and husband Curt, all of Columbia.


Published Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ray Blaine Lewis, M.D., 91, of Wyoming died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Riverton, Wyo.

There was a cremation.

Dr. Lewis was born Feb. 3, 1917, in Kemmerer, Wyo., to Harry Augustus Lewis and Georgiana Marguerite Shultz Lewis. He married Mary Henderson on Sept. 5, 1942.

He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1942.

Dr. Lewis was a captain with the U.S. Army, stationed in Panama, during World War II. He was board certified in pediatrics in 1956.

Dr. Lewis began practice in Booneville. He later relocated to Columbia. He was affiliated with Boone County Hospital and served a stint as chief of staff there. When Dr. Lewis retired from private practice, he joined the University of Missouri Student Health Clinic.

In 1981, he and Mary moved to Lander, Wyo., where he was a physician at the Wyoming State Training School.

After retirement, he served as a consulting physician at the Dubois Clinic.

Ray enjoyed fishing, tying flies, cross-country skiing, gardening, making stained glass lampshades, crossword puzzles and reading.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; sons Ray and wife Peg of Tulsa, Okla., Robert and wife Peggy of Springfield, John and wife Jill of Westminster, Colo., and James and wife Lois of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister; and two daughters, Mary Lewis and Nancy Lewis.

Condolences may be left online at http://thedavisfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org, or the charity of one’s choice.*


Published Friday, November 14, 2008

Bessie M. Lindsey, 89, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lindsey is survived by one son, Billy Lindsey and his wife, Alpha; three daughters, Wanda Mills and husband Eddie, Marilyn Chapman and husband Dale, and Carolyn Holloway and husband DeWayne; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Lindsey.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

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


Published in The Palm Beach Post on 11/17/2008

Robert Williams "Rob" Vanattta, 63, of Columbia and St. Louis, MO and Jupiter, FL, passed away Saturday, November 15th at his home in Jupiter, FL.

Rob held undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri, and he played on the Missouri basketball team under his father, Bob Vanatta. Rob worked as a corporate attorney in Missouri, Minnesota and New Jersey.

Rob was best known by family and friends as someone who loved life to the fullest, enjoyed his friends and family, never quit and made the best of any situation, making others laugh even while fighting cancer in his last months.

Survivors include a daughter, Leslie Vanatta; a son, Matthew Vanatta; parents Bob and Lois Vanatta; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Tim and Rhonda Vanatta and Tom Vanatta.

A celebration of his life will be held in a private location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his honor to Hospice of Palm Beach County.

To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries*


Published Friday, December 19, 2008

Wanda Coats Yeager, 87, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbia.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until time of services Saturdayat the funeral home.

Wanda was married to Robert Clyde Yeager, who died in 1985. She was the daughter of William Warren Coats and Grace Shadrick Coats.

A lifelong resident of Columbia, she was a registered nurse at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center until her retirement in 1981. She loved visiting and working on the family farm northwest of Columbia. She was very interested in American Indian culture, and she was an avid antique collector.

She especially liked collecting Missouri walnut furniture.

Wanda worked with Missouri quilters to share the quilting craft with her grandchildren and daughters-in-law.

She loved to spend time with her boys, and she and her husband were active volunteers for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years.

Wanda is survived by loving family members Jesse and Suzanne Yeager of Atlanta, Jim and Renee Yeager of Fulton; Theresa Yeager of Columbia; Bessie Cornelison of Columbia; six grandchildren, Jay Yeager, Darcy King, Tristin Dooley, Troy Yeager, Derik Yeager and Jessica Santoyo; three great-grandchildren, Makaela and Adelyne Santoyo and Owen Yeager; six nieces; and one nephew.

She was also preceded in death by a son, John Stephen Yeager; brothers and sisters-in-law Fred and Mabel Coats, Bob and Helen Coats and Jesse Coats; and granddaughter Angela Renee Yeager.

The family appreciates donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2201 W. Rollins Road, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

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


Published Sunday, February 8, 2009

Cliff Richmond Odor, 55, of Columbia died peacefully in his home Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009.

Cliff was born July 18, 1953, in Columbia to Minnie Malcolm and Carlyle Kurtz “C.K.” Odor Jr.

He was a lifelong resident of Columbia.

Cliff was a graduate of the University of Missouri Laboratory High School, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball and tennis.

Throughout his lifetime, Cliff was a skilled craftsman, working as a stone mason and carpenter. He was a devoted fan of the MU football and basketball teams.

Cliff is survived by his loving mother, Minnie Odor of Columbia; his sisters, Christina Wilde and husband Walt of Pensacola, Fla., Cynthia Blosser and husband John of Jefferson City Cayte Stilec-Stevenson and husband Robb of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Liz Embree of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; his brother, Clark Odor and wife Debbie of Germantown, Tenn.; and nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces. Cliff also is survived by his beloved parrot, Gringo.

He was preceded in death by his father, C.K. Odor Jr., and his brother-in-law, Charlie Stilec.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes friends donate to their charity of choice in Cliff’s name.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralser vice.com.


Published Sunday, March 29, 2009

John Melvin “Mel” Burnett, 63, of Elgin, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Elgin.

For family and friends, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. All are invited to celebrate Mel’s life from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant at 1903 Business Loop 70 E.

He was born on May 14, 1945, in Columbia to John Harold “Dusty” Burnett and Nettie Margaret Burnett, both deceased.

Mel worked as an ironworker and homebuilder in Elgin. He graduated in 1963 from Hickman High School. Mel did not let his lifelong fight with diabetes affect his love of life with his family and his Kewpie classmates.

He is survived by his two children, Carla Mote and husband Tim, and Jeff Burnett and wife Jessica; and four grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Judy Ridgley; and a significant other, Marybeth Sedgewick.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, (800) 342-2383 or tribute@diabetes.org.


Published Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Verba O. Breedlove, 94, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at South Hampton Place.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery.

Verba was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Earth County, Texas, to Andrew N. and Lissie Coble Jones.

She married William W. Breedlove on Aug. 4, 1962, in Dallas, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1994.

Verba moved to Columbia in 1989, coming from Texas.

Survivors include three stepsons, Don Breedlove and wife Bonnie of Harrisburg, Earl Breedlove and wife Donna, and Charles Breedlove and wife Linda, all of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Cathy Gaetz; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six sisters; and three brothers.

Memorials may be given to Pancreatic Cancer Research, Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, Minn., 55905.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralser vice.com.


Published Sunday, March 1, 2009

Mary V. Tutt, 88, of Columbia died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, while vacationing with her daughter, Mary, in Florida.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

She was born May 23, 1920, near Bunceton to John Virgil and Virginia Newton Gander. On Jan. 22, 1940, she was married to Francis Emmons Tutt of Bunceton, who preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of Huntsdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Charles Francis Tutt of Columbia, George Edward Tutt of Columbia and Samuel Emmons Tutt of Windsor, S.C.; one daughter, Mary Virginia Galbraith of St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her firstborn son, James Henry Tutt (Little Jimmy), born Nov. 20, 1940, died March 25, 1941, whom she never forgot.

Please make memorial contributions to her little country church, Huntsdale Baptist Church, c/o Memorial Funeral Home.

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


Published Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Barry Alan Richardson, 55, of Columbia passed away Friday, March 6, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

He was born on Feb. 24, 1954, in Columbia, the son of the late Leon and Dorothy Richardson. He was united in marriage to Martha Esqueda on Nov. 9, 1999, and she survives.

Barry worked in the field of Internet marketing. He enjoyed playing softball with his brother in his early years. He formerly worked for the city of Columbia, driving for Columbia Transit and Tiger Air Support.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two stepsons, Jimmy and Justin DeRoule; one brother, Richard Mohr; three aunts; one uncle; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by brother Russell and sister Bonnie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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


Published Monday, March 9, 2009

Willis Burton “Bill” Geel, 91, of Columbia passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Private burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

He was born on May 30, 1917, in Geneva, Ohio.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he sailed the large ore boats of the Great Lakes for 14 years. During World War II he was commissioned as an officer in the Coast Guard, hauling ore to the steel factories in support of the war effort.

With a young, growing family, he left the lakes for the stability of the Midwest and settled in Columbia in 1952. He was a manufacturer’s representative for many years before starting his own business — Bill Geel’s Menswear.

Bill has been active for many years in the Lion’s Club; the Scottish Rite; Calvary Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry; and Meals on Wheels as a driver/deliverer for 15 years.

He was married to Eleanore, and they had three children, Janet (deceased), Kenneth and Martha of Columbia, and Richard and Linda of Burke, Va., as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren scattered throughout the United States.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.

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


Published, Thursday, April 2, 2009

Terry J. Moore, 60, of Columbia died Monday, March 30, 2009, at his home, with family and loved ones at his bedside. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church in Columbia.

Terry was born May 26, 1948, in Columbia to Samuel P. and Helen Gardner Moore.

Terry attended Columbia Public Schools and Hickman High School and worked in commercial construction in California and later in Columbia.

His life’s passion was in antiques and collectibles, and he spent the past 30 years traveling the United States buying and selling at large shows, as well as having an antique shop in St. Louis.

Terry’s love of fly-fishing Ozark streams provided for hundreds of memorable adventures.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Moore; brothers Chuck Moore and Mark Moore of Columbia, and Chris Moore of Rochester, Minn.; and companion Roberta Bushdiecker of St Louis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Moore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of America, 3050 I-70 Drive S.E., Columbia, Mo., 65201; or Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heartland Cremation & Burial Society of Columbia.

Online condolences may be left for Terry’s family by visiting www.heartlandcremation.com.


Published Thursday, April 9, 2009 TheCabinet.net, Conway, Arkansas

Sueann McLeod Pennebaker, 63 of Conway went home to her Lord on Monday, April 6, 2009. She was born Sept. 17, 1945, to the late Ellen Virginia McLeod.

Pennebaker was a member of the Church Alive in Conway. Her family could not ask for a better mother and grandmother. They feel a fitting description would be a Proverbs 31 woman. She was always available to lend a helping hand.

She is survived by her sons Ted Pennebaker of Custer, Wash., and Paul Pennebaker of Grady: daughter, Cherilyn Rockaway and her husband John of Lexington: five grandchildren, Chris Pennebaker of Center Ridge, Kayla Jo Pennebaker of Morrilton, John IV, Paul and Olivia Rockaway of Lexington, Ky.; and many family and friends.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Eddie Joe Pennebaker.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Church Alive with Bro. Randy Long and Doyle Glass officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park with Pete Beck, Anthony Terri, Ricky Clements, Jordan Culter, Sammy Heath, Jim Glass, Alvin Reeves and Travis Sims serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier.


Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Jimmie Lee Jones, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, after a second battle with cancer.

Jimmie was born Sept. 21, 1945, to J.T. and Katherine Garrett Jones.

He graduated from Hickman High School in 1963. After graduation, he worked in credit and finance. He then worked in the construction and concrete business, where he spent the majority of his working career. Jimmie took great pride in the quality of work he did. He also enjoyed being a member of the Eagles Lodge.

Jimmie had three children: Shawn Lee Jones, Monica Lynn Myers and Justin Kyle Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary.

He is survived by his children; four grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dakota, Madelynn and Kylee; his siblings, Wayne, Karen Kessler and Larry; and his sister-in-law, Rhonda Jones.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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


Published Thursday, May 15, 2009

Michael Wayne Palmer, 58, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Parkside Manor.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Michael was born March 12, 1951, in Columbia to Jack and Audrey Hunt Palmer, and they preceded him in death.

He worked for many years as a custodian for the University of Missouri.

Michael is survived by his brother, Jack R. Palmer and wife Nancy Rebecca of Columbia; nephew Troy Palmer and wife Erin of Columbia; and many other extended family members.

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


Published Saturday, May 16, 2009

Frances Elizabeth Sappington, 87, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sappington will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Before retirement, she was employed by Shelter Insurance Cos. of Columbia as a senior underwriter.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Martha Sappington, now of Plymouth, Minn., originally of Missouri; grandchildren Adina Peck (Aaron) of Minneapolis and Brian Sappington (Becky) of Milwaukee; and two great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Anna Peck.

She is survived by three siblings: Dr. Andy Snell of Branson, Joan Snell Nutter of Lee’s Summit and J.R. Snell of Centralia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. “Bob” Sappington of Columbia, in 1987; one son, Dr. Gerald Sappington in 2002; her parents, Fred and Leta Snell of Paris, Mo., and three siblings: William W. Snell of Centralia, Laura Snell Hanna of Mexico, Mo., and Frank Snell of Moberly.

Please send memorials to Christian Campus House at Mizzou, 704 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65201, attention: Lance Tamerius.

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


Published Friday, June 26, 2009

Albert Ross Hagan, University of Missouri Professor Emeritus, 99, of Columbia passed peacefully
from this life on June 25, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center, where he had been a patient since June 15, 2009.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Fairview Road Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

A longtime and prominent Columbia resident, Dr. Hagan was born on Jan. 2, 1910, in rural Mercer County, Mo., to Ross Newton Hagan and Ethel Pearl Shirley Hagan.

Albert was educated in rural Mercer County, Northwest Missouri State University and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture from the University of Missouri and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He was a professor of agriculture economics at the University of Missouri from 1940 until his retirement in 1980. For many years Albert also served as an agriculture advisor to many countries around the world on behalf of the USDA, United Nations FAO and the University.

Dr. Hagan was an active member of the Fairview Road Church of Christ where he served as an elder and was considered to be a patriarch of the congregation. He was also a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, Farmhouse Fraternity and was a Mizzou Tiger Booster since 1934.

He was a recipient of numerous honors and awards from the University of Missouri and the community.

Albert is survived by his wife of 72 years, Melva Snodgrass Hagan; sons, Don Hagan and wife, Mary Jane of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Randy Hagan and wife, Nita of Richmond, Va. Also surviving are granddaughters Leanne Cox and husband, Christian, along with great-grandson Cameron Scott Davis of Shawnee, Kan.; Leslie West and husband, Jim, along with great-grandsons James Richley, Christian Ross and Hagan Alexander; and Lindsay Gray and husband, Brian, along with great-grandsons William Blane and Evan Ross, all of Kansas City,; grandson John Roberts and wife, Laura, along with great-grandsons Alex and Zachary and great-granddaughters Rachel and Sophie of Birmingham, Ala. also survive. Other survivors include brother, Raymond Hagan of Jefferson City, and sister Reva Cornett of Columbia, along with many nieces and nephews and their children.

Albert was preceded in death
by his parents, brothers Darrell and Raycel and sisters, Jessie and Vee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Albert R. Hagan Scholarship fund at the University of Missouri’s Department of Agricultural Economics or to Fairview Road Church of Christ.

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


Published Thursday, July 2, 2009

Richard Sallee Jr., 62, of Columbia died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 6, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Richard Sallee Jr. was born July 15, 1946, in Columbia, the son of Richard and Susie Sallee Sr. He was an employee of the University of Missouri.

Survivors include four daughters, Martha McCoy of Woodridge, Va., Cassandra Moody, Edwinna Rucker and Carolyn Moody, all of Columbia; four sisters, Carrie Wayland of Los Angeles, Tina Sallee of Kansas City, Fannie Holmes and Rosie Stevens, both of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife; one brother, James Sallee; and one grandson.

H.T. May and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 2207 Holly Ave., (573) 443-2273.*


Published Monday, July 6, 2009

Martin Kenel Carignan, 93, of Columbia passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at Bethesda Southgate Skilled Nursing Facility in St. Louis.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

He was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Bismarck, N.D., the son of the late John and Emma Schubert Carignan. He was first united in marriage to Dorothy Blasa on Nov. 9, 1935, and she preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage to Mary Alice Smith on Dec. 15, 1967, and she also preceded him in death.

Survivors include his children, Martin Carignan Jr. and wife Shirley, Tom Carignan and wife Shirley, Lou Bliss and husband Brad; son-in-law Bob Edwards; 21 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by seven brothers; one sister; and two children, Norma Edwards and Virgil Roth.

Mr. Carignan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia. He retired from Missouri Cable Co. and drove for several automobile dealers in the area, including Premier Motors. He greatly enjoyed playing golf.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.


Published Friday, July 10, 2009

Virginia Sherman Miller, 90, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Lenoir Woods.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Missouri United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church parlor.

Virginia was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Breckenridge, the daughter of Gustavus William and Helen Park Sherman. She married Ercell Leon Miller on June 15, 1941, in Cameron, and he survives.

She attended Central Methodist University from 1936 to 1938 and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1941 with a degree in home economics and a bachelor of science degree in education.

She was active in King’s Daughters, was a member of PEO Sisterhood for 68 years and was active for many years in Al-Anon.

She lived a very unselfish life, totally dedicated to her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Douglas Sherman Miller and his wife, Jody, of Heber Springs, Ark., Ercell Lynn Miller and his wife, Jackie, of Columbia, and William Park Miller and his wife, Patty, of Palm Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Peggy Sherman Grinde.

Memorials may be given in memory of Virginia to Chapter AZ, PEO Sisterhood, c/o Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth Street, Columbia, Mo., 65201; or charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Donald Bradford Zumwalt, 82, of Ashland passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Robinson Funeral Home.

Donald was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Boone County, the son of Grover and Rose Lee Thornton Zumwalt. He married Annie Marie Purcell on March 7, 1947, in Kansas City.

He worked for Safeway as a produce manager until his retirement in 1984.

He was a member of the Ashland Baptist Church and the Southern Boone Senior Center.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Marie, of the home; brother Frank Root of Joplin; and two sisters, Mary Acton of Columbia and Martha Allread of Springfield, Mo.

He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Nelson Zumwalt; four sisters; and one brother.


Published Monday, August 17, 2009

Corey Ryan Morris, 15, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Evans officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery in Huntsdale.

Corey was born Sept. 11, 1993, in Columbia to Roy Brent and Donna Sue Poe Morris.

He loved the outdoors, sports, kids, playing guitar and his dog, Max.

Survivors include his parents of Columbia; two brothers, Roy Brian Morris and Aaron Tyler Morris; a sister, Kelsey Lynn Morris and grandparents, William and Barbara Poe.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy Bruce Morris, (Class of 1963) and Carolyn Sue Cunningham-Morris.

Memorials may be given to Mount Nebo Cemetery Association.

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Published Thursday, September 10, 2009

Pearl Nadine Flickinger, 85, of Columbia passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born on June 22, 1924, in Salisbury, Ill., the daughter of the late Edwin and Helen Cox Sanders.

She was united in marriage to James Flickinger Sr. on May 4, 1944, and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Pearl graduated from Illinois State Normal University with her teaching degree. She taught from 1942 until 1944. She worked for State Farm Insurance Cos. for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1986.

Survivors include her children, James Flickinger Jr. of Monroe, La., Karen Brown of Columbia and Janet Duggins of Red Oak, Texas; siblings Dorothy Hoard of Springfield, Ill., Edwin Sanders of Bloomington, Ill., Milton Sanders of Columbia, Deloris Zimmerman of Mackinaw, Ill., Sandra Braden of Bloomington, Sharon Johnson of Malabar, Fla., Marilyn Boyd of Bloomington and Paul Sanders of Columbia; grandchildren Keith, Natalie, Denise, Michelle, Marcus and David; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pearl was also preceded in death by siblings Everette Sanders and Ruth Bigger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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


Published Thursday, September 10, 2009

Florance Louise Berner Garrett, 89, a woman known for fun and the love of family, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. in Columbia, with a reception to follow at the church. Interment will be at a later date at East Lawn Cemetery in Bloomington, Ill.

She was born on July 23, 1920, at Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington to Louis and Eleanor Berner, who preceded her in death. Her brother, Louis Berner Jr., and sister, Eleanor George Hunt, also preceded her in death.

Florance married Dayle Garrett more than 65 years ago, and he survives along with their five children: Sharen Garrett and Jill Bacon of Columbia, Karen and Lanny Hiler of Roswell, Ga., Mikel and Cheryl Garrett of Wildwood and Amy and David Loethen of Lee’s Summit.

She is “Gommie” to her 11 grandchildren: Kevin, Ren, Rita, Taylor, Sarah, Garrett, Kelsey, Noah, Molly, Emma and Bess; and two great-grandchildren, Nate and Anna. One sister-in-law, Adeline “Ginger” Berner, of Bloomington, also survives.

Before college, she became a certified Red Cross water safety instructor and learned to sail as a Mariner Scout.

She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington with a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1943. A member of the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority, Florance was one of the instrumental founding alumnae that brought the Epsilon Iota Chapter to the University of Missouri. She is an Emerald Circle member of Kappa Delta for more than 60 years.

After marrying Dayle in 1944, she left Bloomington to work for civil service while her husband was serving in the U.S. Army. She taught typing to military personnel at Camp Patrick Henry in Newport News, Va.

Florance and her family moved to Columbia in 1960, and she was a loyal Missourian ever since.

The Missouri Tigers quickly became her football team of choice. She was a loyal fan at Faurot Field with many years of season tickets that she enjoyed with Dayle. While watching games on television, she would yell encouragement to the players, “Someone help him!”

Her life revolved around her family, her friends and her church. Florance’s Christian faith sustained her throughout her many wonderful years.

Upon her husband’s retirement in 1983, they wintered together for more than 20 years in Clearwater, Fla. She was an active associate member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Her love of games was contagious, and all of her children and grandchildren learned from “the master” how to play canasta and other games. Florance was an avid bridge player.

Her love of Dayle is legendary and beyond measure. They met in church choir at First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington while both were in college.

The family suggests memorials be given to First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Thanks be to God for this wonderful woman!


Published Monday, September 14, 2009

Ivah Jeanne Dodds, 73, of Columbia passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Lenoir Woods.

Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Woodcrest Chapel, 2201 W. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65203, (573)445-1131. Services, conducted by the Rev. Rod Casey, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Ivah will be inurned in the Columbarium next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.

Ivah was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Columbia to Edythe Callen Bach and Victor William Bach. She was the wife of the late William Ellis Dodds, who served for 20 years as a veteran aviator in the Marine Corps.

Ivah is described by her children as someone who “inspired the living to be good to their neighbors, strive for success and keep hope alive.”

Ivah is survived by her brother, Victor Daryl Bach of Columbia; three children, Leslie Seiferle of Salt Lake City, Karen Dodds of New York City and Brad Dodds of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Nancy Hannah of Los Angeles; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Hannah of Los Angeles, Josh Dodds of Vista, Calif., and Brayden Alexandra Dodds of Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister, Barbara Roberts of Columbia.

At Ivah’s request, memorial donations can be made to any of the following organizations: Kindred Spirits Memorial Program, The Human Society of the United States, www.hsus.org; Hope Through Heroes, The Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org; or Making the Dreams of U.S. Soldiers Come True, Operation Once in a Lifetime, operationonceinalifetime.com.

Arrangements by Nilson Funeral Home.


Published Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Reed E. Creath, 66, of Lake Ozark passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Reed was born July 5, 1943, in San Diego to Clyde Reed Creath and Audrey Werner Oglesby.

On Nov. 5, 1991, he married Adriana Ochoa in Lake Ozark, and she survives.

He is also survived by his mother, Audrey Oglesby and husband Willis; two daughters, Tracy and Wendy; one sister, Doris Smith; one brother, Richard Creath; seven grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Reed was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Reed Creath; and one brother, Stephen Creath.

He was a member of the IBEW union Local 257.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Suite 105, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

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


Published Monday, October 5, 2009

Frances Elizabeth “Betty” Dunn, 90, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Betty was born May 3, 1919, in Los Angeles, to Andrew Brydon and Frances Gordon; both preceded her in death.

She married David B. Dunn on Dec. 24, 1942.

She later moved to Columbia in 1956 and worked for many years as a substitute teacher. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She also was skilled at needlepoint, a collector and maker of crafts, and a soloist at the Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her sons, David A. Dunn and wife Sharon K. of Cass City, Mich., Donald B. Dunn and wife Sharon M. of Pasco, Wash., and Robert G. Dunn of Columbia; two daughters, Andrea A. Kuhlmann of St. Peters and Joan E. Dunn of Columbia; brother Andrew Brydon and wife Margaret of Turlock, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Betty’s husband preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1994, and son Richard G. Dunn also preceded her in death.

Condolences may be left www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Robert Morris Scott, 85, of Hallsville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland.

Robert was born Nov. 17, 1923, in Stephens to Louis and Edith Wright Scott. He later married Alma Martin, and she survives.

Robert retired as business manager for Labor Union Local No. 955.

He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include a son, Carl D. Scott and wife Joan of South Carolina; a daughter, Cathy J. Scott Rigsbee and husband John of Columbia; and a granddaughter, Shari Gray and husband Ryan of Austin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be given to a charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Friday, October 16, 2009

Florence G. Campbell, 85, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home. A private burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home.

Florence was born on April 27, 1924, in Manning, N.D., to Arnold and Lavina Walker Rynning, and they preceded her in death. She was married on April 12, 1962, in Columbia to Albert Campbell, and he survives.

Florence enjoyed a career as a licensed practical nurse, but her greatest passion was cooking.

She is also survived by a son, James R. Marzolf; four daughters, Sandra L. Brumfield and husband Bob, Gale Winn, Joy Marzolf and Judy Boyce, all of Columbia; a brother, Jerome Rynning of Oregon; three sisters, Margie Hart and Alice Twingley of North Dakota and LaVerne McConnell of Idaho; 13 grandchildren, Gavin, Heather, Travis, Jennifer, Rick, Aylya, Mirei, Mayumi, Rocky, Garth, Blake, Holly and Angie; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Campbell; two husbands, Clifford G. Boehrnsen and Richard C. Marzolf; and a brother, Ray Rynning.

Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2201 W. Rollins Rd., Columbia, Mo., 65203; Central Missouri Food Bank Pantry or Central Missouri Humane Society.

She was one of a kind.

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


Published Friday, October 16, 2009

Wayne Leon Thomas, 92, of Columbia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Columbia First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh St. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the church with Pastor Tracy Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Thomas was born on Jan. 16, 1917, in Aurora to Millard and Lottie Cagle Thomas. On Sept. 12, 1942, he married Maxine Shouse in Las Vegas, and she survives. Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He taught business courses at Hickman High School for 34 years before retiring in 1981.

Survivors also include six children, Sharon Jouret and husband Joe of Springfield, Judy Wright and husband Tim of Columbia, Gary Thomas and wife Barbara of Troy, Ill., Steve Thomas of Columbia, Mark Thomas and wife Joyce of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Pam Medina and husband Vince of Springfield; a sister, Louise Maurine Rush of Ellisville; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Kevin; two brothers, William and Jack Thomas; and a sister, Marjorie Griffin.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Columbia First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com.


Published Sunday, November 9, 2009

Susan Ann Norman, 64, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her home in Columbia under hospice care.

Memorial services will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Superior Garden Center, 3100 Old Highway 63.

We will be celebrating her life in the manner and style that would bring a twinkle to her eyes and a smile to her lips.

Susan was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Rochester, Minn., the second child to J.P. and Jeanette Norman.

She is survived by two brothers, Richard and William; one sister, Elizabeth; three nephews, Nathan, Matthew and Kevin; one niece, Megan; and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her father.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Missouri River Hospice.


Published Tuesday, November 10, 2009

F. Louise Hunt, 88, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Columbia.

F. Louise Hunt was born March 22, 1921, in Ashland to Fred and Leona Nichols Crane, and they preceded her in death.

In December 1941 she married Carl L. Hunt, and he also preceded her in death.

Louise is survived by two daughters, Bobbi Everitt and husband Chuck of Columbia, and Carolyn Hunt of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Trudy Barnes of Centralia; three grandchildren, Brian Cook of Columbia, and Scott and Kendyll Porter of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by one sister, Chloe Rippetto.

Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Second Chance, P.O. Box 1086, Columbia, Mo., 65205.

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


Published in the ljworld.com, Tallahassee, Florida

Funeral services for William A. “Bill” Troelstrup, 81, Tallahassee, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Culley’s Meadow Wood Chapel in Tallahassee.

Mr. Troelstrup died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Tallahassee.

He was born March 30, 1928, in Princeton, Minn., the son of Arch W. and Annabelle Peterson Troelstrup.

Mr. Troelstrup was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri as well as the FBI National Academy.
Mr. Troelstrup moved to Tallahassee in 1967 from Lawrence, Kan., where he had been the chief of police. He was employed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from 1967 to 1979 when he retired. He had been the director of operations and later served as the commissioner under Gov. Askew. He enjoyed growing and sharing his prize roses.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joan Knowles Troelstrup, of the home; two sons, William W. and Michael B. and wife Lynne, Tallahassee; a daughter: Teresa “Terry” Edmonson, Lawrence; a brother, John F., Chicago; a sister, Susan Gabert, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; five grandchildren, Michael and Thomas Troelstrup, and Jason, Shaun and Adam Edmonson; and a great-grandson, Matthew Edmonson.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn.

Friends may call one hour before the service at the chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.


Published Monday, December 7, 2009

Edwin Charles Bryant, 64, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

He was born on Feb. 10, 1945, in Columbia, the son of Wilbur E. and Gertrude Eldridge Bryant. He was united in marriage to Gail Jones on April 25, 1981, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Vickie Rae Traylor and her husband, Steven, of Parkville; siblings James D. Bryant and Debbie A. Dupree and her husband, Steve, all of Columbia; aunt Alma Ausburn; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur E. Bryant; and nephew Bryan D. Dupree.

Ed was deeply involved with many organizations, including the National Federation of the Blind, which he joined in 1979. He was editor of the Voice of the Diabetic for 21 years. This publication reached more than 300,000 subscribers in 17 countries. He was very active in the organization and took part in several fundraisers until his death. He worked alongside the late Dr. Ron James with Camp Hickory Hill for diabetic children. Ed was named volunteer of the year in Columbia in 1989.

Ed was an advocate for the blind and spent several years fighting for their independence. This included trips to Washington to testify before Congress in order to send their message. He will be remembered as a champion for the underdog. Ed was also involved with the Diabetes Action Network and held major leadership roles within the organization until his death. Ed was a devoted Tiger fan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Action Network or Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind.

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


Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Gordon Perry Freese, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Madison, Wis. Mr. Freese was a longtime resident of Columbia and served as vice-president of Stephens College for more than 20 years.

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 5, in Madison.

He was born in Cleveland, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and his master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y.

He married Elizabeth Ruth Hoag of Barrington, R.I., in 1940. After serving in the Coast Guard in World War II, Mr. Freese worked for the federal government in Washington, D.C. In 1954, Mr. and Mrs. Freese and their four children moved to Columbia when Mr. Freese accepted the position at Stephens. Mr. Freese worked closely with Stephens President Tom Spragens, and later with President Seymour Smith, as they built enrollment, instituted new programs and enlarged the campus. The Firestone Baars Chapel, Stamper Commons and the pedestrian overpasses at the Broadway and College Avenue intersection were all projects to which Mr. Freese devoted much planning and effort.

After the death of his wife, Elizabeth, at age 47, Mr. Freese married the former Jean Bliss, an instructor in the Stephens College Department of Physical Education and Dance, in 1968. In 1977, the couple retired to McFarland, Wis., just outside of Madison, where they were active in civic and charitable causes for many years.
Mr. Freese was formal in manner, contemplative and modest; he deplored ostentation and excess; and he was honest to the core. His work ethic and self-discipline amazed all who knew him, as did his ongoing commitment to the common good. In his last years, Alzheimer’s eroded his excellent memory and sapped his strength, but he endured with grace and patience, aided by his wife’s constant caregiving, and when asked how he was doing, he invariably answered, I have “no complaints.”
Mr. Freese is survived by his wife, Jean; by his four children and their spouses: Lynne Freese Landwehr and Al Landwehr of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Martha Freese Keller and Brian Hume of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, David Arthur Freese and Niramon Prudtatorn, also of Victoria, and Alison Ruth Freese of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, P.O. Box 258128, Madison, Wis., 53725; HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Wis., 53711; or Oakwood Foundation, Inc., 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison, Wis., 53705.


 Published Thursday, January 7, 2010

Carol R. Williams, 64, of Fulton, formerly of Columbia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

There will be no services.

Carol was born Oct. 10, 1945, to Charles W. and Elinor Kathryn Rhea Libbee in St. Louis.
Survivors include her mother, Kay Libbee; two sons, John Libbee and Joe Williams; and a daughter, Kate Williams

Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Sunday, February 7, 2010

Janice Barnhart Copeland passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

Janice Marie (Barnhart) Copeland was born May 2, 1945 in Columbia, Missouri to Edgar Vernon and Evvangeline Thornton Barnhart.

On March 10, 1967 she married Garry Thomas Copeland and he survives at home in Sunrise Beach, Missouri.

Jan graduated Hickman High School and Columbia College before a career venture to the Kansas City area, marriage, children, and ultimately to the Lake of the Ozarks. Her infectious smile and laughter, her hugs and kisses; were ever present, even in her final hour. Her life was full of those "things" that countless good people do, as friend, wife and mother; as listener, leader, follower and friend. Jan was unique in how she shared her life with everyone, leaving each of us more complete. Jan's career with us is finished here, but her eternal career is just getting started at a new university, we still hear the echo of your healing laughter, even beyond Heaven's gates.

Other survivors include two sons, Aaron Thomas Copeland of Osage Beach, Missouri and Austin Blane Copeland of Gravois Mills, Missouri; one sister, Carolyn Kephart of Holden, Missouri; five grandsons and five granddaughters and two great grandchildren.

She was preceeded in death by her father, mother and two brothers.

A memorial service was held Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, conducted by Reverend Ellen Hoff.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church (GMUMC), 437 Valley Rd, Gravois Mills MO 65037-3016 to be given to the family to help with medical expenses.


Published Sunday, February 28, 2010

Zelma Irene Shock, 90, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Zelma was born March 22, 1919, at Top Ozark in Washington County to Wilbur and Lucinda Johnston Boyer. 

She was married to Walter Leon Shock.

She was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia. She worked at Wigwam Restaurant and Local Pan Dandy Bakery and for many years for the Boone County Abstract Office.

Survivors include three daughters, Virginia L. Newton, Nelda Coffman and Joyce Algiere; two sons, James Algiere and Thomas Algiere; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sons, Melvin and Lester Dale Algiere.

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


Published Friday, March 19, 2010

Dorothy Lee, 87, of Columbia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Memorial Funeral Home. Chapel service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Dorothy was born March 27, 1922, to Frank and Gertie Griggs Johnson in Columbia, and they preceded her in death. She married Durwood Lee on Dec. 24, 1940, in Ashland, and he also preceded her in death. 

Dorothy is survived by two children, Judith Hyde and husband Harley, and Tommy Lee and wife Karen; daughter-in-law Karen K. Lee; siblings Ellen Anderson of Salina, Kan., Margaret King of Chandler, Texas, and John Johnson of Marquette, Mich.; sister-in-law, Mabel Woody of Columbia; grandchildren Jeff Lee and wife Trenda, Jerry Lee and wife Barb, Tony Lee and wife Vicky, Denny Lee and wife Tracey, Scott Hyde and wife Chelsey, Patricia Fischer and husband Donald, and Lisa Edwards and husband Buddy; great-grandchildren Amy, Hunter, Heath, Hayden, Kaitlyn, Zach, Sierra and Cody Lee, Christopher, Jason, Nathan and Jonathan Hyde, Brandi, Ashley, Haylee and Abby Fischer, and Austin and Megan Edwards; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and good friends Denny and Louise Gibbs. 

She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Lee; two grandsons, Joey (Tommy Joe) Lee and Ronnie Hyde; one brother, Leonard Johnson; and three sisters, Eula Singleton of Kennewick, Wash., Ruby King of Columbia and Pat Morton of Columbia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church, Route F, Fulton, Mo., 65251. 

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


Published Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Mary Louise Angell, 90, of Clark died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Loma Linda Nursing Home. She had been in failing health.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Cater Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Chapel Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of service Wednesday.

Louise was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Ralph and Sylvia Halterman Switzer. She married Carl Angell on Feb. 3, 1940, in Kansas City, and he preceded her in death in 1990. 

Louise was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Moberly. She enjoyed crewel embroidery and loved to fish.

Survivors include her children, Peggy and Duane Turner of LaPlata, Patti and Glen Sapp of Ashland, Gene and Donna Angell of O’Fallon, Sue and Raymond Sapp and Jim and Rose Angell, all of Columbia; 13 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; an infant son; a daughter, Linda; and a brother, Earl.*


Published Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Alean Daly, 87, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center. 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Alean was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Wooldridge to Fred Seifert and Phoeba Garrett Seifert. She was married on Aug. 17, 1941, in Columbia to Robert E. “Bob” Daly.

Alean is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bob Daly; one brother, RC Seifert; one sister, Carla Fay Walters; two sons, Fred Daly and Jim Daly; two daughters, Betty Coleman and Jane Rhodes; five grandchildren, Racheal Sutton, Stuart Coleman, Sherry Barnhouse, Jimmy Daly and Christian Daly; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Virginia Seifert; two brothers, Jack Seifert and Joe Seifert; two grandchildren, Steve Rhodes and Gretchen Garcia; and one great-grandchild, Brian Barnhouse.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hills Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256.

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


Published in St. Petersburg Times @ tampabay.com on April 13, 2010

Carole Janis McBaine died at home April 10, 2010 surrounded by her family after a courageous five year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, John McBaine; sons, Christopher (Philadelphia police officer), Craig (Baghdad Combat Veteran, now home and working as an electircian apprentice in Tampa); and daughter, Kelly (representative at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg).

Carole worked as an executive secretary with General Motors for 20 years and left to be a full-time homemaker. She graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, MI and the Pontiac School of Business. Carole was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and became a U.S. Citizen when her family moved to Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rita and Glenn Hansman and brother, Glenn.

Carole and family came to Florida following John's retirement from General Motors in 2000. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. She is loved and will be missed very much. She can now rest in peace free of pain.

Friends are calling Tuesday (today) April 13, 2010 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm with a vigil service at 7 pm at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Largo 727-562-2080. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10 am at St. Jerome Catholic Chruch, Largo.

Condolences may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com*


Published Saturday, May 1, 2010 *(Updated May 11, 2010)

David A. Brinkman, 65, of Columbia died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at his home in Columbia.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Chapel, third floor.

David was born Dec. 11, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Kenneth A. and Virginia H. Burdett Brinkman.

He is survived by his brother, Bill Brinkman of Moberly.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Dorothy Bryson, 89, of Columbia passed away Monday, May 3, 2010.

Private graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery will be at a later date. 

Dorothy was born March 31, 1921, to Samuel and Bertha Ankrom Griffin, and they preceded her in death. She married Marvin Bryson in 1937, and he also preceded her in death. 

Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Patricia Palmer of Columbia, Shirley Ruppel and husband Rich of Fulshear, Texas, and Virginia Faurot and husband Jay of Farmington, N.M.; five grandchildren, two of whom, Jay Faurot III and Troy Palmer, are from Columbia; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or charity of donor’s choice.

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


Published Monday, May 10, 2010

Melba N. Turnbull, 86, of Hallsville, formerly of Denison, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Heritage Hall Nursing
Home in Centralia. 

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Sherman, Texas.

Melba N. Turnbull was born Feb. 3, 1924 in Denison, Texas, the daughter of Edgar and Stella Mae Atkins. 

She married Charles Wilson in 1942. She later married Wes Turnbull in 1974 and he preceded her in death in 1996. Melba worked in computer chip assembly for Texas Instruments in Dallas for twenty years, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, and also was a current member of the Hallsville Baptist Church in Hallsville.

Survivors include two sons; Richard and Janet Wilson of Hallsville and John and Karin Wilson of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers; Billy Redding of Denison and Tony Redding of Houston; one sister; Delores Jones of Denison; two grandchildren, Lisa Martin and husband, John, of Columbia and Ben Wilson of San Diego.; three great-grandchildren; Joy, Matthew, and Grace Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one grandchild, Greg Wilson, in 1994.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.


Published Friday, May 28, 2010

Beloved wife and mother Jane Corcoran, 89, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

She was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Newark, Mo., to Fred and Lola Myers Spees, and they precede her in death. On Nov. 18, 1942, she married Joseph Michael Corcoran in Pensacola, Fla., and he survives.

Jane was an avid golfer and club champion at the Columbia Country Club. She was a loyal Tiger fan, active member of DAR and president of King’s Daughters, president of Home and School at both Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes schools, and president of Hickman Music Boosters and Theta Moms at the University of Missouri. She loved gardening, playing bridge and traveling with Joe. 

She is also survived by two daughters, Michele Walter and husband Dennis of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Torri Corcoran and husband Ray Steinmetz of Houston; two sisters, Betty Wilson and Janice Ousley, both of Columbia; three granddaughters, Katie Walter and husband Joe Taylor of Portsmouth, N.H., and Ally Steinmetz and Jesse Steinmetz of Houston; brother-in-law David Scott of Columbia; three nieces, Diane Valentine, Jennifer Weiss and Kerri Ousley; and five nephews, Rick Wilson, Greg Wilson, William Ousley, David Scott Jr. and Jeff Ousley. 

Jane was also preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Scott.

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


Published Monday, June 7, 2010

Wm. “Don” Breedlove of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Mr. Breedlove was born June 17, 1933, in Boone County to William and Anna F. Coleman Breedlove.

On Sept. 26, 1964, he married Bonnie K. Thornton, and she survives. 

He served with the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War in Japan, 1953-1955. He retired from Pepsi-Cola in Columbia in 1987.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but in his later years his hobby was wildlife photography.

He is also survived by four brothers, Earle and Eddie Breedlove and Bernard and Bobby Hunt; and nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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


Published Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Ercell Leon Miller, 92, of Columbia passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating. 

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

Dr. Miller was born July 31, 1917, in Buckner, the son of Ercell Lester and Chrystine Rippy-Miller. He married Virginia Sherman on June 15, 1941, in Cameron, and she preceded him in death in 2009.

He graduated from Central Methodist College in 1939 and then from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1946. He served in the U. S. military with the Navy Dental Corps from 1943 to 1948.

Dr. Miller was active for more than 50 years in the practice of dentistry and was especially dedicated to furthering the education of other dental professionals. He also was very active in the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

As a dedicated husband and father, he is survived by three sons, Douglas S. Miller and wife Jody of Heber Springs, Ark., E. Lynn Miller and wife Jackie of Columbia, and Wm Park Miller and wife Patty of Palm Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Phoenix House of Columbia or the King’s Daughters Dental Aid Program. 

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.*


Published Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Noreen Charlotte Carl, 75, of Rolla went to the loving arms of her Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Columbia Cemetery.

Noreen was born on June 12, 1935 to Charles Allen and Addie Margaret Murray Carl in St. Louis.

She is survived by sisters Mary Frances Davila-Aponte and Ruth Ann Stoecker; brother Chuck Carl; and many nieces and nephews.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.*


Published Friday, July 30, 2010

Albert Finch Campbell, 94, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Columbia Manor.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Albert was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Moundville to Albert H. and Ettie Finch Campbell, and they preceded him in death. He was married to Florence Rynning on April 12, 1962, and she preceded him in death. 

Albert served in the U.S. Army where he began training as a radiology technician. He continued his training in Independence and moved to Columbia in 1949 to work for Dr. Wagner and Dr. Chalkey at the Professional Building and later at Columbia Orthopedic Group.

He was a member of VFW and American Legion in Columbia, and he enjoyed working on his farm in Harrisburg and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include children, Judy Boyce, Sandy Brumfield and husband, Bob, Gale Winn, Jim Marzolf and Joy Marzolf, all of Columbia; grandchildren, Rocky, Garth, Blake, Gavin, Holly, Jennifer, Angie, Rick, Heather, Travis, Aylya, Mirei and Mayumi; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Bette Campbell; son, Jonathan Campbell; wife, Bette Raines Campbell; and great-granddaughter, Campbell Raines Nickerson.

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


Published Thursday, August 5, 2010

Mary Inease Wright, 70, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, after a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Private entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the funeral home.

Mary was born Dec. 22, 1939, to Albert G. and Thelma Sapp Sutton, and they preceded her in death. She was married to Woody Wright on Aug. 22, 1958, in Columbia.

She was a graduate of Hickman High School and a member of Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church. She and Woody started and worked side by side for 25 years at Park Manor Flowers in Columbia and Centralia.

After a short retirement, they opened Mariwood Antiques. During retirement, Mary enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling in the Southwest, walking, reading, crossword puzzles and working in her flower gardens.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Woody L. Wright of Columbia; her two cherished sons and daughters-in-law, Jay (Laura) Curtis Wright of Columbia and Jeffrey (Kathy) Brett Wright of Fulton; adored grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Jessica Wright, Megan (Ben) Wright Buschjost, and Wilson, Maura and Wesley Wright. Mary is also survived by two brothers, Albert P. Sutton of Columbia and Edward L. Sutton of Holiday Island, Ark.; three sisters, Bonnie Shockley of Gilbert, Ariz., Ozella McCasland of Phoenix and Sandra Umstattd of Centralia.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Coyote Hill Children’s Home, 9501 Coyote Hills Road, Harrisburg, Mo. 65256.

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


Published Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Margaret Mae Klug, 95, of Columbia died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Olivet Christian Church in Columbia with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Miller’s Creek Cemetery.

Margaret was born March 21, 1915, in Boone County to James W. Rumans and Etta Mae Turnbough Rumans. She was married to Fred G. Klug on July 13, 1943, in Chula Vista, Calif., where they engaged in production of fine handcrafts made from leather, metal, shells and shaped plastics. Upon her return to Columbia in 1955, she kept active in the Olivet Christian Church for the next 55 years, first as a Sunday school teacher, church custodian/groundskeeper and treasurer and then was made an honorary deaconess in 1997. She continued to be active in the church well into her 90s with a never-failing presence at the annual barbecue and with the shawl ministry. 

Margaret was also active in the community as a 4-H leader, a member and leader in the Deerpark and the Ophelia Shepherd Extension clubs. She worked at the Boone County Fair for many years and enjoyed considerable recognition for her prize-winning food entries and handcrafts. At one point, she served on the local Habitat for Humanity board, but in recent years, she served as a volunteer for the Boone Retirement Center and The Bluffs, participated on a state commission on senior fraud and scams, pieced many quilts for the Butterfield Ranch and was recognized by President Obama with both a U.S. presidential gold and lifetime service awards.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and daughter Carolyn. She is survived by her children, Margaret Adelle Klug and Mary Anne Klug, both of Denver, Colo.; Lydia Klug Sondhi and husband, Jay, of Cypress, Calif.; Fred James Klug and wife, Beth, of Cabool; and Roy Allen Klug and wife, Charlene, of Higbee. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Sabrina Sondhi of New York, Jason Sondhi of Seattle, Katy and Emily Klug of Cabool; three step-grandchildren, Pete Crane and Angel Crane of Columbia and Jason Choate; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Miller’s Creek Cemetery Fund in care of Eddie Forsee, 2906 County Road 490, New Bloomfield, Mo. 65063. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.*


Published Monday, August 23, 2010

Martha Agnes Acton, 86, of Columbia died at her home on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Nashville Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Memorial Funeral Home. 

Agnes was born on June 18, 1924, in Audrain County to Bertha Ruby and James David Merry.

She married James Acton on May 9, 1942, in Boone County.

Agnes lived most of her life as a homemaker on the family farm south of Columbia, although later in life, after moving into Columbia in 1997, she did enjoy her work with disabled children.

Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Basnett of Columbia, Cheryl Whitmarsh (husband Darrell) of Columbia, Dee Riffel (husband Mike) of Moberly, and Vee Boehm (husband Randy) of Columbia. She is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Merry; six grandchildren Rhonda Hafner, Rich Basnett, Dawn Jones, Dan Kemper, Aaron Lueders, Josh Boehm; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; one sister; and five brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church, 355 W. Nashville Church Road, Ashland, Mo., 65010.

She was loved and will be missed.

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


Published Friday, September 10, 2010

John Thomas Jones Jr., 82, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

John was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Barrett, Kan., to John Thomas Jones Sr. and Elizabeth Betty Wells Jones.

He married Rosa Cook on July 15, 1950, and she survives.

John served with the U.S. Navy from 1944-45 during World War II in the Pacific Campaign. He worked for GTE for 33 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the Missouri State Bowling Association and Columbia Bowling Hall of Fame.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa, of Columbia; three sons, Floyd H. Strader of Columbia, John E. Jones and his wife, Jane, of Overland Park, Kan., and Charles D. Jones and his wife, Nancy, of Columbia; three daughters, Patricia E. Strader of Denver, Colo., Mary E. Hill and husband, Jerry, of Huntsville and Janice F. Wasinger and husband, Mike, of Denver, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Strader; a brother; and a sister.

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Helen Moore, 89, of Columbia passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Boone Hospital Center after a courageous 25-year battle with breast cancer.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, with services at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, followed by burial, all at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.

Helen was born June 24, 1921, to John W. and Brooksie Gardner in Woodlandville, one of eight children.

She graduated from University High School in Columbia in 1939 and worked for the government until 1944. She was united in marriage to Samuel Moore on Dec. 20, 1941, and to this union, there were four sons born. After spending 25 years as a homemaker, she returned to work at State Farm Insurance until her retirement in 1983. She was a lifelong member of Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church and a volunteer at The Wardrobe, active until her last days. Her love of church and family was only exceeded by her strength and kindness.

Helen is survived by her sons, Mark and Chuck Moore of Columbia and Chris Moore of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Graham Moore and Lisa Altschul of Columbia and Christine and Jacob Moore of Clarksburg, Md.; great-grandchildren, Anna, Joseph and Louis Boettcher of Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; son Terry; parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church.

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


Published Sunday, October 24, 2010

Mary Raymon Gray, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home in Olathe, Kan.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at D.W Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., in Overland Park, Kan.

Mary was born in Fayette in 1946 to Elberta and Alvin “Munn” Markland. She attended Fayette High School and Central Methodist College.

She married Richard Gray of Columbia, on June 7, 1968, in Fayette.

They had one son, Markland.

She was a resident of Overland Park for the past 30 years. Mary worked in staffing and personnel for the Olathe School District, where she retired in 2006.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Overland Park; her son, Markland of San Diego; a sister, Shirley Patterson of Columbia; sister-in-law, Sandra Gray of Columbia; nieces Lea Evans of Columbia and Nicki Harriman of Washington; nephews Lance Patterson of Atlanta and Andy Gray of Orlando, Fla.; and several cousins. 

Mary was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Marvin Patterson and F. Bruce Gray, both of Columbia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Kansas City, 3599 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., 66103, or via www.alz.org/kansascity; the American Diabetes Association, 9444 Nall Ave., Overland Park, Kan., 66207-2516 or via www.diabetes.org; or Wayside Waifs Humane Society, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64137 or via www.waysidewaifs.org.


Published Sunday, February 20, 2011

Raymon Saunders, 88, of Columbia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at South Hampton Place.

No services are planned at this time.

Raymon was born Dec. 30, 1922, to the late Raymon Thomas and Nellie Greene Saunders on a family farm on old Route 8, now Highway 163, three-fourths of a mile east of Pierpont. He graduated from University High School in 1940. He married Letha Mae Elder on Sept. 8, 1942.

After marriage, he joined the U.S. Army Air Forces on Nov. 7, 1942, and trained as an airplane armorer (MOS 911). After his training, he was stationed on Attu Island of the Aleutian Island chain off the coast of Alaska during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 10, 1945, as a private first class.

Raymon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserves in September 1951, retired and was honorably discharged in August 1966 with the rank of master sergeant. In February of 1952, he joined the Columbia Police Department and became the first 3-wheeler motorcycle traffic policeman in Columbia. He retired from the police force on Jan. 13, 1978, as a captain of traffic. In retirement, he became a U.S. Deputy Marshal in 1982 and resigned in 1984.

Raymon is survived by his wife of 68 years, Letha Mae Saunders; sons Daryl R. Saunders and his wife Zofia Saunders, Gary Raymon Saunders and Marvin Lee Saunders; grandsons Marc Stuart Saunders, Brian Daniel Saunders and John Raymon Saunders; granddaughters Dena Raylea Saunders, Ariel Saunders and Breezy Caitlin; a great-grandson, Blake Saunders; stepgrandchildren Jakub Sarnecki and Maja Jaszczynska; a great-grandson, Alexander Sarnecki; and a great-granddaughter, Oktavia Pearl Jaszczynska.

Donations are suggested to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 280, 1509 Ashley St., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online condolences may be extended to Raymon’s family at www.heartlandcremation.com.*


Published Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dr. William Howard “Bill” Taft, 95, of Columbia passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Lenoir Woods.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Missouri United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Taft was born Oct. 24, 1915, in Mexico, Mo., to Raymond and Ferrie Taft. They received a letter from former President William H. Taft, thanking them for naming their son after him and wishing them the best. In 1927, Young Taft met the big man (300 pounds plus), then chief of the Supreme Court.

A graduate of Mexico High School, he received degrees from Westminster College in 1937 and the University of Missouri in journalism in 1938 and his master’s degree in 1939.

In 1951, he received his doctorate from Western Reserve University in Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle. They were married Jan. 18, 1941.

He also is survived by three children, Marie Margolin and her husband, Christopher, of Portola Valley, Calif., Bill Taft and his wife, Christine, of Prairie Village, Kan., and Alice Fisher and her husband, Charles, of Campbell, Texas; four grandchildren, Larry Taft of Kansas City, Michael Taft of Austin, Texas, Linda Medina of Dallas, and Matthew Margolin of New York City; and four great-grandchildren.

Dr. Taft was associated with Hiram, Youngstown and Defiance colleges in Ohio from 1946 to 1950 before joining the Memphis State College (now the University of Memphis) faculty, where he established the department of journalism and worked part time on the Memphis Commercial-Appeal copy desk.

In 1956, he joined the University of Missouri faculty, where he taught more than 10,000 students before his retirement in 1981 as associate dean of the journalism graduate program. He also supervised a hundred master’s and 25 doctoral students’ programs.

Dr. Taft was past president of the Columbia Kiwanis Club and the Boone County Historical Society. He was awarded the Kiwanis Churchman of the Year and Kiwanian of the Year recognitions and presented Life Membership, the Tablet of Honor and the Hixson awards. For 14 years, he edited the club’s newsletter, once voted the best among all large Kiwanis groups around the world.

For 30 years, Taft was executive director of Kappa Tau Alpha, national journalism honor society. He was honored by the Association of College Honor Societies for contributions to journalism education. For more than 60 years, he was a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications and was given that group’s Presidential Award in 1991 for contributions to journalism education.

He was presented the UM Faculty-Alumni Award and the Westminster College Alumni Achievement Award. Two annual recognitions are named in his honor: the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association award to the top high school journalism teacher and the Kappa Tau Alpha Top Advisor Award.

In 2001, Taft was inducted into the Missouri Press Association Newspaper Hall of Fame. For years he was the MPA historian. In 2004, he was presented the MU School of Journalism Distinguished Service in Journalism medal. The Tafts are members of the Jefferson Club and the Walter Williams Society.

Taft authored 12 books, co-authored several others, wrote encyclopedia and magazine articles and book reviews. His books concerned Missouri newspapers, American magazines and 20th-century journalists. Three major articles dealt with one of his favorite subjects, Missouri-born Bernarr Macfadden. He also re­searched a history of the Donrey Group, whose founder, Donald W. Reynolds, gave the university funds for the alumni center and expanded programs at the School of Journalism, where he received the Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1927.

Taft’s “Wit and Wisdom of Missouri’s Country Editors” appeared in 1996, a collection of some 600 inter­esting items from old Missouri newspapers. His “Show-me Journalists: The First 200 Years” appeared in 2003. In late 2006, he completed an updated history of the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, where he and his family have been members since 1956. For a number of years, both he and his wife taught Sunday school classes there.

In 2008, his book, “Created in Heaven: A Love Story” was a tribute of his and Myrtle’s nearly 70 years together. Since he always held side jobs, the book emphasizes the role she played in raising the children, caring for the home and preparing her husband for his activities. Children and grandchildren told of their memories of Myrtle as did many friends, relatives, neighbors and others. In late 2009, his final book, “They Don’t Write Like This Any More,” is a collection of stories through the centuries with drawings throughout. This was dedicated to groups and others who had influenced and/or helped Taft through the years in various ways. The longtime director of the State Historical Society, Dr. Richard Brownlee, wrote that Taft’s book “Missouri Newspapers: When and Where, 1808-1963” in a research sense “was the most important book the Society has ever published.” It was a collection of titles of more than 6,000 newspapers that had appeared in the state since the first in 1808, together with starting/ending dates when available and where copies were bound or on film, including those at the Library of Congress. It is still used by genealogists. A charter member of the Columbia Track Club, Taft was known for his race walking, though he seldom won.

For 30 years, he wrote a weekly Sunday school lesson syndicated to newspapers. He had a lifelong association with newspapers, starting with the Mexico Ledger while in high school. That experience earned him board and room at Westminster for four years, serving as the college’s public relations director. He covered his own graduation, publicizing the commencement speech by FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover. At MU, he was a graduate assistant in journalism.

Taft served nearly five years in World War II. Drafted in June 1941, he later was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Infantry. Transferred to the Air Force in Orlando, Fla., he attended combat intelligence school and served in Rapid City, S.D. By early 1945, he was in Pratt, Kan., with a B-29 group as its intelligence officer. His group was headed for the Pacific area when President Harry Truman ordered the dropping of the atomic bomb. Taft often credited Truman’s act with possibly saving his life, along with millions of others.

Among his side interests was grading school yearbooks in the early 1960s. He judged a thousand or more each year for a national scholastic association. He gave numerous talks to programs held for yearbook advisers and staff members. He also co-authored booklets to assist students in their yearbook duties. Among his hobbies in retirement were reading mystery novels, watching such programs as “Law & Order,” making fudge and finding four-leaf clovers, more than a thousand in 2009. In retirement, his “home away from home” was the Missouri Press Association, where he served as historian. He researched Missouri newspapers, and several of his books were sponsored by the MPA. The Tafts lived in Parkade for more than 50 years before moving to Lenoir Woods. His body was donated to the UMC anatomy department. Ashes will be buried in the family Columbia Cem­etery lot.

Taft’s career revolved around the Missouri United Methodist Church, the MU School of Journalism, the Missouri Press Association, Boone County Historical Society and the Columbia Kiwanis Club.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the recently created Taft Fellows’ program for doctoral students at the School of Journalism or to Missouri United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 158, Columbia, Mo., 65205, Missouri Press Association Foundation, 802 Locust, Columbia, Mo., 65201, or William Taft Scholarship Fund, University of Missouri Development, 109 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, Mo., 65211.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.


Published Sunday, May 1, 2011

Minnie Colvin Fox, 91, formerly of Columbia, died Friday, April 29, 2011, in St. Charles.

Services will be at noon Monday, May 2, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Mrs. Fox was born July 26, 1919, in Boone County to Edgar and Gladys Crane Colvin. She married J.W. Fox on Sept. 27, 1941, in Boone County. They were married for 58 years until his death in 2000.

She worked at Columbia College and, in retirement, volunteered at Columbia Regional Hospital and was an avid quilter. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Rodney (Ellen) Fox of Kansas City and Andy (Debbie) Fox of Columbia; a daughter, Jane (Jerry) Smith of St. Charles; a sister, Edna Sublett of Kansas City; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Miller.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo. 65201; or to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202. Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.


Published Monday, May 23, 2011

Travis Alan Bradley, 35, of Lamine passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning, May 21, 2011.

A memorial service for Travis will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Davis Funeral Chapel in Boonville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a latter date.

Travis Alan Bradley was born June 24, 1975, in Columbia, the son of John Bradley and Marsha Hatfield. Travis graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia. Travis had soft spot in his heart for any animal, and it showed in his job as an animal control officer for the city of Boonville, where he was very much respected and appreciated for his efforts to care for and find homes for animals. His favorite animal was his dog, Bogart, his constant companion for more than eight years. Travis loved life in general and especially outdoors and nature. His extended family of nieces and nephews also were a very important part of his life.

Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his father, John Bradley, in 2003.

He is survived by his mother, Marsha, of the home; brothers Troy Bradley and wife Pamela of St. Peters, and Tod Bradley of New Franklin; his nephews, Kyle, Cole and Jared; his nieces, Amanda and Madison Bradley and Ashley Miller; as well as great-nieces Emma and Lily Bradley. His best friend and significant other, Janay Huggins, also survives.

Memorials are suggested to the Boonville Animal Shelter. Friends may register online at www.davis
funeralchapelboonville.com.


Mildred L. Winscott, 93, a lifelong Columbia resident, died May 26, 2011 at The Stuart House in Centralia.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 11:30–1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. all at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Winscott was born in rural Boone County on June 27, 1917. She was the oldest of five children of William Miller Mathis and Zalie Lee White. On May 1, 1938 Mildred married James Delbert Winscott. They attended college and lived all of their adult lives in Columbia. Delbert preceded her in death in 1991. Mr. and Mrs. Winscott were founding members of Calvary Baptist Church and opened their home to college students and young families over many years. She served as the church secretary, was an executive secretary for MFA Insurance, and a statistician for the United States Agriculture Department.

Mrs. Winscott is survived by her daughter Zay Winscott Reynolds of East Lansing, MI; one sister, Martha Seymour (Sidney) of Sturgeon; one brother, Clifford Mathis of Sumner, WA; one granddaughter, Dr. Michelle Winscott of Phoenix, AZ and two grandsons, Michael Winscott (Keri) of Portland, OR and Walter A. Reynolds III (Sharon) of Haslett, MI. Mrs. Winscott is also survived by a sister-in-law, Lola Mathis; many nieces and nephews; two great granddaughters of Portland, OR and two great grandsons of Haslett, MI.

She was preceded in death by husband Delbert; one son, James Lee Winscott; one sister Oneda Carr; one brother Eldred Mathis; and son-in-law Walter A. Reynolds, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sturgeon Rest Home, P.O. Box 328, Sturgeon, MO 65248.

Obituary from Memorial Funeral Home, May 29, 2011


Published Sunday, July 10, 2011

Frank Thomas Parker, 91, died Saturday, July 2, 2011.

Services will be at a later date.

Frank was born April 29, 1920, in Louisiana, Mo., in Pike County to John Roy Parker and Rose Pearl Richardson Parker. He attended the University of Missouri and studied engineering.

He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II for 3½ years; he went in as a private and was discharged as a first lieutenant. He served in Guam, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima until the duration and fought the last battle on Okinawa.

He was president of the school board in Troy in Lincoln County. He was a loan officer for Production Credit Association. Later, he started selling farm machinery for International Harvester and then moved to Columbia in 1962 and started Parker’s Appliance Store and later Parker’s Western Store until he retired.

He was married Nov. 18, 1944, to Elizabeth Ann “Bettye” Howard, and she survives.

Their son, John G. Parker DVM, lives and practices in Columbia; their daughter Merry Beth Hardy is a retired social worker and lives in Fayette. Their other daughter Rebecca Ann Stephens of Thompson passed away in December 2009; she was a journalist. They had eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was a great neighbor, friend, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sorely missed. “He was a man for all in all; I shall not look upon his like again.”

A heart-felt, special thank-you goes out to Emily Ann Moner for being Tom’s primary caregiver, supporter and best friend for the last two years.*


Published Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Betty Bruner Wood, 92, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Columbia.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia.

Betty was born Dec. 1, 1918, in Bloomington, Ind., to John Otto and Anne Dawson Sutphin and attended Bloomington public schools. She graduated from Indiana University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in French with a minor in Spanish. While at IU, Betty was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. After graduation, Betty went to New York City and worked as an executive secretary at Pan American Airways until she was reunited with a high school friend, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Edmond Bruner. They were married Oct. 14, 1944, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. After his promotion to captain and his deployment to occupied Japan, they returned to Bloomington, where Mr. Bruner graduated from Indiana University. Mr. Bruner died Oct. 13, 1955, as a result of a service-connected illness.

In 1957, Betty married Joseph Wood, a Ph.D. candidate in paleobotany at Indiana University, and they moved to Columbia, where Dr. Wood taught in the University of Missouri Biology Department. Betty was a homemaker and also worked for many years as a secretary in the departments of music and English at Stephens College. She had a lifelong interest in investing and tracking her investments. Upon Dr. Wood’s retirement in 1985 as professor emeritus, they enjoyed traveling and the time spent together until his death in 1994.

Betty was a former member of the Fortnightly Group, League of Women Voters, the Gray Ladies, the Kate Thompson Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons and the First Presbyterian Church.

Betty is survived by her son, Michael Bruner, and his wife, Donna, and two granddaughters, Nola and Franny Bruner, of St. Louis; her daughter, Betsey Bruner Jones, and her husband, Conway, of Columbia; a grandson, Benjamin Jones, and his wife, Susan, and two great-grandsons, Roger and Warren Jones, of Liberty.

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


Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Danny Joe Rector, 66, of Columbia passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Services for family and friends will be at a later date.

Danny was born Dec. 24, 1944, in Columbia to Woodrow Wilson and Marjorie Fern Murray Rector. He married Linda Holton on Aug. 6, 1966, and she survives.

Danny was a woodworker and gardener and worked as a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.

Survivors include two sons, Brian Scott Rector and Timothy Wayne Rector, both of Columbia; a sister, Kathy Diane Little and husband John of Boonville; and two grandchildren, Justin and Nathan Rector.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be given to Columbia Second Chance Animal Sanctuary.

Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

 


Published Sunday, August 7, 2011

Janet Belle Moore, 66, of Columbia passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Midway Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time or service.

Janet Belle Keene was born April 2, 1945, the daughter of Edmond B. and Lucille S. Davis Keene.

She married Bob Moore on June 5, 1965, in Columbia.

Jan was a member of Midway Locust UMC. Being a homemaker the majority of her life, she enjoyed spending time with her family, working in crafts, scrapbooking and reading.

Survivors include her husband, Bob; one son, Jason Moore (wife Rachel); one daughter, Shari Thomas (husband Mike); one brother, Kenneth Keene (wife Jo); and three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Shelby and Bailey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Shannon Robert in 1971.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coyote Hills Children’s Home, 9515 Coyote Hill Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256, or Midway Locust Church, 2600 N. Locust Grove Church Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.


Published Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Joseph Michael Corcoran, 93, a resident of Columbia since 1938, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, just five days before his 94th birthday.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. There will be a celebration of his life and an old-fashioned Irish wake at noon Saturday at the Columbia Country Club after the funeral services.

Joe was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Paragould, Ark.

He was raised in St. Louis and graduated from high school in Damascus, Ga. Joe was a lifetime member of the University of Missouri Alumni Association. He got his season tickets to Missouri basketball and football in 1948 and attended them until a few years ago. He never missed a Tigers or Cardinals game on TV or on the radio.

During World War II, Lt. Cmdr. Corcoran was a Navy pilot initially flying submarine patrol over the Atlantic and Caribbean and was a flight instructor of the PBM and PBY aircraft. He helped escort the Atlantic Fleet to the landings in North Africa. Later, Joe flew in the Pacific Theater as a patrol bomber and convoy escort. His wife, Jane, always knew his location by a secret code Joe devised with two identical dictionaries using page numbers for longitude and latitude.

In Columbia, Joe was a real estate broker and housing developer. Later, he was a textbook salesman, often attaining No. 1 status in his region and in the nation. He belonged to the Jaycees, Lions Club and Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Joe was a member of the Columbia Country Club for more than 50 years, an avid golfer, fisherman, sportsman and reader.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Jane Spees Corcoran, in 2010.

He is survived by his two daughters, Michele “Chellie” Walter and her husband, Dennis, of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Victoria “Torri” Corcoran and her husband, Ray Steinmetz, of Houston, Texas; three granddaughters, Katie Walter and her husband, Joe Taylor, and Ally and Jesse Steinmetz; one great-grandson, Finn Taylor; numerous nieces and nephews in the Scott, Tipton, Valentine, Spees, Wilson and Ousley families in Columbia; as well as Alice, Dan and Mike Looney of St. Louis.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Missouri Hospital Cardiology Department, 1 Hospital Drive, DC095.00, Columbia, Mo., 65212.


Published in Dallas Morning News on Tuesday August 23, 2011

Monk Bryan, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died in Dallas, August 20, at the age of 97. The retired United Methodist Church minister and bishop remained active in the religious, social and intellectual activities of the Presbyterian Village North Retirement Community through the last week of his life.

Born July 25, 1914, in Blooming Grove, TX to Gideon Johnson Bryan and Era Monk Bryan, he followed his father, grandfather and great-grandfather into the ministry after his education at Weatherford College, Baylor University, Perkins School of Theology at SMU, with additional studies at Drew University and Iliff School of Theology. Bishop Bryan served churches in Central Texas and Missouri before being elected and consecrated a bishop of the United Methodist Church in 1976. He served the Nebraska Conference until his retirement.

Bishop Bryan married Corneille Downer of Waco, TX, and they were blessed with three children. After the death of his beloved Corneille, he married Twila Stowe. They lived in Dallas and in Lake Junaluska, NC, until moving to Presbyterian Village North. Bishop Bryan is survived by his wife of 19 years, Twila, his daughter, Lucy Barlow and her husband Sam of Dallas, his son, Bob Bryan, and his wife, Virginia, of Madison, Wisconsin, and son Jim Bryan and his wife, Caryl of Columbia, Missouri, his seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The extended family also includes Twila's children, Bill and Mary Frances Stowe, Twila and Bob Gass, and Martha Stowe and Ken Benson.

As we remember the life of Monk Bryan, we join in celebrating his greatest loves: faith, Corneille and Twila, his family, the United Methodist Church, classical music and his never-ending curiosity and fascination with the world around him, particularly his love of horses and dogs.

A service of celebration for Monk Bryan will be held at First United Methodist Church of Dallas on Wednesday August 24, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family would welcome donations in Monk's name to the Corneille Bryan Native Garden at Lake Junaluska, NC, your church, or the charity of your choice.


Natalie Levitt Dawson passed away on January 27, 2011. I am unable to find an obituary and have never heard back from Natlie's sister Miriam Levitt, Class of 1961, but you can sent tributes to Natlalie through this website (http://www.chronicleproject.com/stories_255.html)


Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Letha Mae Saunders, 85, of Columbia passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Ashland Healthcare.

The ashes of Letha and her husband, Ray, will be placed at Memorial Park Cemetery in the spring.

Letha was born May 16, 1926, in Columbia to Samuel and Lillie Marsh Elder.

Letha was an avid bingo player and her son Marvin hoped her last word was “bingo.”

Survivors include three sons, Daryl R. Saunders and his wife, Zofia Saunders, Gary Raymon Saunders and Marvin Lee Saunders; grandsons Marc Stuart Saunders, Brian Daniel Saunders and John Raymon Saunders; and granddaughter Dena Raylea Saunders.

Online condolences may be left for Letha’s family at
www.heartlandcremation.com.


Published Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Myrtle Adams Taft, 93, of Columbia passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.


Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Missouri United Methodist Church in the McMurry Chapel. Visitation will follow services.

Myrtle was born on Aug. 8, 1918, in Lunenburg County, Va. One of 14 children growing up on the farm, Myrtle recalled her childhood of picking black cherries, making ice cream and helping with the tobacco harvest with extreme fondness. She brought her love of gardening and her immense common sense to the many homes she and her husband of 70 years made on their way to finally settling in Columbia, where Dr. William H. Taft taught journalism. Myrtle welcomed her children’s friends, Dr. Taft’s students and colleagues, and her neighbors to her home with fresh-baked cookies, pot roasts and a gentle Southern hospitality.

Myrtle taught Sunday school at Missouri United Methodist Church. She participated at all levels in her church circle, brought flowers to shut-ins and was a member of the UMC Central Missouri Arthritis Board. Myrtle loved making crafts, producing one-of-a kind gifts for her children and friends. She and her husband enjoyed many travels in their later years, depending heavily on Myrtle’s navigational abilities. They particularly enjoyed historical places and musicals.

Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Howard Taft; her parents, James Waverly and Gracie Rebecca Adams; and her siblings, James A. Adams, Rosa Reames, Louise Rogers, Dorothy Coleman, Grace Lee Fore and Pearl Martin.

She is survived by her children, Marie Taft Margolin (husband Chris), Bill Taft (wife Chris), and Alice Taft (husband Charles Fisher); grandchildren, Linda Medina (husband Michael), Larry Taft (wife Trina), Michael Taft (wife Bory), and Mathew Margolin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Marielle and Christian; and siblings Rebecca Price, Helen Nolte (husband Frank), Lois Julian, James W. Adams Jr., George Adams (wife Flossie), Horace Adams (wife Pat), and Howard Adams (wife Janis).

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to the Arthritis Foundation, 9433 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 63132, or at info.emo@arthritis.org, or the Caring Ministries program at the church.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

 


Published Sunday, November 27, 2011

Marion T. Shaw of Columbia passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Martha S. Yount, also of Columbia. She was 90 years old. She was a good and faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Funeral Service.

Ms. Shaw was born and raised in Marshall. She was the first of three children born to Benjamin Franklin Terrell and Marion Day Thayer, also of Marshall. She married Larsen K. Barnds in 1941 and had four children: Virginia, Carole, Larsella and Larsen Jr.

Ms. Shaw moved to Columbia in 1955. In 1959, she married Eugene W. Shaw and had one daughter, Martha. Ms. Shaw was a nurse and retired from the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in 1985. She also was an artist and taught painting classes for the city of Columbia’s adult education program until this year. She was a member of the Restorationist Church of Jesus Christ. Marion also was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy.

She is survived by her sister, Marie Jaeger of Arizona; her daughters, Virginia M. Sprenger of Ottumwa, Iowa, Carole B. Lohman of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Larsella A. Tasova of Cumming, Ga., and Martha S. Yount of Columbia; and her son, Larsen K. Barnds Jr. of Kansas City. Ms. Shaw has 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Benjamin F. Terrell, in 2007; her first husband, Larsen Barnds, in 1976; and Eugene Shaw in 2000.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, 800 Highway 63 N., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online condolences can be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

 


Published Monday, December 12, 2011

Erma Stella Glascock, 97, of Columbia passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Erma was born Nov. 18, 1914, in Boone County to Missouri Stella Sapp Taylor and John Thomas Riley Taylor. She married E.L. “Jack” Glascock on Nov. 29, 1933, in Ashland. She was a member of Goshen Primitive Baptist Church in Wilton as well as Thilo Chapter of Eastern Star.

Erma is survived by two daughters, Martha Geel (Ken) of Columbia and Italene Lucas of Bowling Green, Ky.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 1990; and three brothers, Elmo Taylor, Elfrey Taylor and Emuel Taylor.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of choice.

Tributes may be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com
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Published Thursday, December 22, 2011

James “Tim” Williams, 58, of Boonville died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at his home.

The family will have a private gathering to honor his life.

Tim was born on Feb. 26, 1953, to Rolla Francis and Dorothy Jane Cluster Williams in St. Louis. Tim married Jane Lago on March 30, 1990, in Columbia. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and pursued a career as a visual artist and poet.

“Tim Williams was one of the finest painters I have ever known. His fundamentally cheerful but incisive wit showed in all of his work in a great variety of media. He was very much a modern abstract artist, though his work was always based on keen observation of the ever-changing landscape and of human character. Though he showed little interest in showing or selling his painting, the quality of his work could have made him an international reputation. He was, I think, one of the area’s great cultural treasures.” — Frank Stack , professor emeritus, Department of Art, University of Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of the home; one sister, Donna Floyd of Brandon, Fla.; and one brother, Chuck Williams of Columbia.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Rolla “Bill” Williams Jr.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Boonville Friends of the Library or One Drop Zendo Association. For online condolences or to view photos, please go to www.thacherwood.com.




 
 
 
 


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