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Kewpie
Deaths - 2014
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Those we
love truly never die
Though
year by year the sad memorial wreath--
A ring
and flowers, types of life and death--
Are laid
upon their graves.
Well blessed
is she who has a dear one dead
A friend
she has whose face will never change,
A dear
communion that will not grow strange.
The anchor
of a life is death.
There is
no death, nor change, nor any ending.
Only a
journey, and so many go
That we
who stay at length discern the blending
Of the
two roads, two breaths, two lives, and so
Come to
the high and quiet knowledge that the dead
Are but
ourselves, made beautiful instead.
From,
"Readings on the Philosophy of Death"
Author
Unknown, from "Poetry For Verse Speaking Choir"
Arranged
by, Helen D. Williams
OBITUARIES
COURTESY OF "THE
COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE
MaryAnn Griggs (nee Morrow), Class of 1954,
passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Owensville.
Phyllis Alexander Moore, Class of 1968, died
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Columbia.
Beulah "Bea" Gentry Even Stuart, Class of 1938, died
on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014.
Wanda Miller Sapp, Class of 1947, passed away
Thursday, December 25, 2014, at her home in Sunnyvale, California.
Maxine Owens, Class of 1946, passed away Tuesday,
Dec. 23, 2014, in Columbia.
Stanley D. Sheets, Class of 1959, passed away
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Columbia.
Doris Elizabeth Rosson, Class of 1943, passed away
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Parkside Manor.
Ruth Virginia Phillippe Helmendach, Class of
1942, passed away on Dec. 12, 2014, at The Arbors in Columbia.
John Edward Jones "jonesy",
Class of 1970,
passed away at his home on December 1, 2014.
Rickie Dunn, Class of 1993, passed away Sunday, Nov.
30, 2014, in Columbia.
Charles Allen Enochs, Class of 1968, passed away
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Boone Hospital.
Billy Wayne Barnes, Class of 1948, died Wednesday,
Nov. 26, 2014, at The Bluffs in Columbia.
Sophia Owen, Class of 1938, passed away Tuesday, Nov.
18, 2014.
Nathalyn Cheryl Brown Forrest, Class of 1964, died
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at her home in Mexico, Missouri.
Edwin Roy Crump, Class of 1948, died Friday, Nov. 7,
2014, at University Hospital in Columbia.
Barbara
Dean Pugh Blevans, Class of 1948, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at
Boone Hospital.
Sharon
Lang Matzen, Class of 1965, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.
Treva LaVerne Rule Pugh, Class of 1948, passed away
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.
Holly
Burgess, nee Symmonds,
Class of 1970, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014,
at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis.
Thomas Cole Porter, Class of 1945, died Tuesday, Oct.
28, 2014.
Margarite Louise Hathman Long, Class of 1934,
passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
Jewell F. Bledsoe Burns,
Class of 1963,
passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in Columbia.
Wanda Ruth Estes Gerdemann, Class of 1947, passed
away October 20, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri.
Robert Joseph Jackson, Class of 1955, passed away
on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
Wanda Jewell Fraga, Class of 1953, passed
away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
Genaya Marie Watson, Class of 1992, passed away
Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 in Columbia.
Jane Haden Rogers Jeffries, Class of 1937, passed
away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Harold H. Lawson, Class of 1953, passed away at his home
in Columbia
on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.
Mary Katherine Carlos Murphy, Class of 1967, passed
away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
Jason Wade Crutchfield, Class of 2004 died
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at the University of Missouri Hospital.
Mark L. Brown, Class of 1982, passed away Saturday,
Oct. 4, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
Walter
Harvey Maupin, Class of 1943, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014.
Allen Dale Thornton, Class of 1952, passed away
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Mission, Texas.
Wayne Bartlett “Bart” Maxwell, Class of 1980, passed
away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in St. Louis.
Gertrude Hester Eldridge Bryant, Class of 1938, passed away Friday, Sept. 12,
2014.
Mavis Palmer Thomas, Class of 1932, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
Eddie B. Gross, Class of 1967, passed away Monday,
September 8, 2014, at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte,
California.
Shirley Jean Turner Johnson, Class of
1956, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014.
Frances Joy Schotte Semon, Class of 1948, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28,
2014.
John T. Barnes, Class of 1939, passed away Monday,
Aug. 25, 2014, in Wichita, Kansas.
Michael James Tufts, Class of 2007 passed away
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at South Hampton Nursing Home in Columbia.
June Wahllel Fenton Kingery, Class of 1950, died
Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Martha Sue Grant Singleton, Class of
1957, passed away at her home in Columbia on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.
Judith Katherine “Judy” Visser McPeters, Class of
1960, died Aug. 21, 2014, at her home in Festus, Missouri.
Gwendolyn "Joy" Joyce Crane Alexander, Class of 1961,
passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 in Cape Coral, Florida.
Larry Eugene Rouse, Class of 1959, passed away
Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.
Micheal Ray Perkins Sr., Class of 1968, passed away
on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
Dennis Kunzler, Class of 1967, passed away
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home in St. Louis.
Johnny B. Johnson, Class of 1968, passed away
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Boone Hospital.
Zetta Elizabeth Bedsworth Burks, Class of 1935,
passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Columbia.
Jo-Ann Graves Mitchell, Class of 1956, passed away
at University Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
Elizabeth Charlene St. Aubin, Class of 1956,
passed away Saturday morning, July 26, 2014, at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center,
University Hospital and Clinics.
Mary Elizabeth Lister Snell,
Class of 1970,
passed away, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at home in Columbia.
Kenneth Allen Sappington, Class of 1972, died
Thursday, July 17, 2014.
Robert McCown, Class of 1942, passed away, Wednesday,
July 16, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Robert “Bob” L. Hunt,
Class of 1970,
died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
Martha Jane (Estes) Baker, Class of 1937, died July
6, 2014, at her home in Orlando, Florida.
Kary Lilburn Kabler,
Class of 1963, died
Friday, July 4, 2014.
Thomas “Rex” Stone, Class of 1959, passed away Friday,
July 4, 2014.
Frances Taylor "Tatie" Payne, Class of 1940,
died Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Michael David Fritz,
Class of 1960, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Phillip Monroe Buckler, Class of 1976, passed away
Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
Billy Anthony Williams, Class of 1975, passed away
Monday, June 23, 2014.
Danny Ray Griggs, Class of 1964, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Estep Feutz, Class of 1944,
died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
Jerriah Jordan, Class of 2005, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Finger Lakes State
Park in Boone County.
Cathy Oliver Okpon, Class of 1972, passed away June
15, 2014 in Houston, Texas.
Thomas E. Watson, Class of 1954, passed away Monday,
June 9, 2014, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
George "Doodle Bug" Alexander Crum Jr., Class of
1976, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at University Hospital.
Evan Luther Wiggs, Class of 1971, passed away June 5,
2014 in Vancover, Washington.
Eva Nannette "Nan" Riggins Crosby, Class of 1969,
passed away Monday, May 26, 2014.
Larry Dean Guthrie, Class of 1965, passed away on
Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Parkside Manor in Columbia.
Olin E. Fugit, Jr., Class of 1961, passed away
Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his lake home.
John
Roland Washington, Class of 1963, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his
home in Columbia.
William Raymond "Bill" Starnes, Class of 1953, died
at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Bloomington, Illinois.
Bill L. Black, Class of 1947, died Monday, May 19,
2014, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri.
Raycene Frazier Bach, Class of 1965, passed away
Monday, May 12, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Donna M. Crane Bremer, Class of 1961, passed away
Sunday morning, May 11, 2014, in Fayetteville, Tennesse.
Raymond E. Sapp, Class of 1965 passed away Friday,
May 9, 2014.
Shirley Mae Acton Crane, Class of 1957,
passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, in Columbia.
Dr. Col.
James L. Lee Jr., Class of 1951, died Saturday, May 3, 2014.
Larry Robertson, Class of 1972, passed away
Friday, May 2, 2014, at University Hospital in Columbia.
"O.V." Wheeler Jr., Class of 1943, passed away on
Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Columbia.
J. Ross "Buddy" Fleetwood, Jr., Class of 1957, of
Montgomery City died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Larry C. Williams, Class of 1954, passed away
Friday, April 25, 2014.
Walter Raymond Mountjoy, Class of 1942, passed
away Friday, April 25, 2014.
Jimmie Lee Atteberry, Class of 1978, passed away
Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Scott Dean Forbis, Class of 1978, passed away
Monday, April 21, 2014.
Sara Jane Tutt,
Class of 1963,
passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Edward Earl Roderick, Class of 1950, passed away
Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Allen Texas.
William Elton "Bill" Level, Class of 1941, passed away
on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his residence in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Susan Lynn Richardson, Class of 1973, passed
away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
Garland W. Barnes, Class of 1960, passed away
Sunday, April 6, 2014.
David W. Moore, Class of 1965, passed away on
Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital, in Columbia.
Glenn L. Henry, Class of 1971, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at
Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia.
Dolores Louise Quick Geiger, Class of 1946, passed
away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.
Jerry Ray Nichols, Class of 1971, passed away
Thursday, March 27, 2014.
Robert Lee Davidson III,
Class of 1940, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the Reservoir
Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Lloyd Duane Gish, Class of 1949, died on March
25, 2014 at his residence in De Soto, Missouri.
Joan D. Lewis, Class of 1971, passed away Saturday,
March 22, 2014, at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Center in Jefferson City.
Elbert Stanley "Stan" Wood, Class of 1977, died Sunday,
March 16, 2014, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.
Judith Kay Hutchison Haas, Class of 1959, passed
away March 3, 2014, at home in Independence, Missouri.
Tyler Brandon McGee, Class of 2003, died Saturday,
March 1, 2014, at University Hospital.
Amanda
Crews, Class of 1997, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.
Loren David "L.D." Baurichter, Class of 1943,
passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
Rick Nelson, Class of 1962, passed away Wednesday,
February 19, 2014 in Salem, West Virginia.
Shirley Ann (Judah) Gallatin, Class of 1962, passed
away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.
Paul Verner Short, Class of 1935, passed away
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Lenoir Woods Home, in Columbia.
Breon L. Bethany, Class of 2014, passed away
Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
Wynna Faye Tapp-Elbert, Class of 1962, passed
away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at University Hospital.
Polly Anna Dunavant, Class of 1943, passed
away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.
Carol Dean (Dothage) Watson, Class of 1954, passed
away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Springfield, Missouri.
Billy J. Tennyson, Class of 1952, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.
Richard Eugene Wilson, Class of 1973, passed away
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at his home in Glenburnie, Maryland.
Robert Thomas Kinder, Class of 1952, passed away
Monday, January 27 , 2014, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Randall Carl "Moose" Mueller, Class of 1949, passed
away peacefully at home, in Centralia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.
Robert Ray Mountjoy, Class of 1947, passed away
Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Joan Messenger Barnes, Class of 1937, passed away
Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.
Joan Cole Dasbach, Class of 1959, passed away on
January 15, 2014, at her residence in Olathe, Kansas.
Lowry Henley, Class of 1940, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 7, 2014.
Nellie Racine Davis Fox, Class of 1944, passed away
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
John "Randy" Leach, Class of 1972, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at his
home in Columbia.
Joyce Pace Friedlander, Class of 1955 died January 2,
2014 in San Mateo, California.
Craig A Wenger,
Class of 1970,
passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at 9:03 a.m. at home in Columbia.
Published
Thursday, January 2, 2014
 Craig A Wenger, 61, of
Columbia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at 9:03 a.m. at home after a
lengthy illness.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan.
3, at Memorial Funeral Home.
Craig was born April 14, 1952, to Jack M.
and Mildred Vander Linden Wenger in Columbia.
He graduated from Hickman
High School.
He worked for CenturyLink for 37 years.
He married
Debbie Minnick on July 20, 1974; she survives, along with two sons, Chad of
Columbia and Justin (Danielle) of Osage Beach; and a granddaughter, Ellie Rae
Wenger. He is also survived by his mother, Midge Wenger of Columbia; and a
brother, Bruce Wenger of Inverness, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Jack Wenger; and a brother, Scott Wenger.
Joyce Pace Friedlander, March 3, 1938 - Jan. 2, 2014
Published Friday,
January 10, 2014
BY LAURA JANE CRANE of the Columbia Missourian
 Joyce Pace Friedlander died
January 2, 2014 in San Mateo, CA. Joyce was born March 3rd, 1938, to Julia Lloyd
and Paul Lindell Pace in rural Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. She attended
Grassland school in Boone County and Rawlings rural school in Howard County.
Graduating from Hickman High School in the class of 1955, and University of
Missouri, Columbia, 1959, Joyce was married in 1959 to Wiley Clemon Small. They
later divorced and Joyce married Jack Friedlander who preceded her in death in
2011.
Joyce was inducted into National Honor Society in her junior year
at Hickman serving on the Cresset staff her senior year. Joyce’s occupation was
hematologist at Lucile Salter Packard children’s hospital at Stanford, Palo
Alto, CA.
Survivors are son Matthew Clemon Small, of San Mateo, CA,
daughter Cynthia Small Blank, (Jeff) grandsons Paul and Charley Blank of
Cupertino, CA and a sister Laura Jane Pace Crane of Columbia, Missouri. Joyce’s
parents and a brother, Charles Monroe Pace preceded her in death.
Services will be Feb. 8 at the Harbortown Clubhouse in San Mateo, Calif.
Published Monday, January 6, 2014
 John "Randy" Leach, 60, of
Columbia passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at his home with his family by his
side.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at
Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, Mo., 65203,
with funeral services immediately following at 11 a.m. Randy will then be
cremated.
He graduated from Hickman High School in 1972 and worked for
the city of Columbia for 40 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Randy is survived by his wife, Debbie, of the home; sons Ryan Leach and wife
Heather, and Beau Leach of Columbia; five grandchildren, Jadryanne, Hayley,
Alyssa, Aiden and Kaleb; brother Michael Leach and wife Phyllis; sister Colleen
Olesen and husband Richard; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents
and a nephew preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the Missouri Conservation
Heritage Foundation for Kids Hunting and Fishing.
Online condolences may
be left for the family at
www.heartlandcremation.com.
Published
Monday, January 6, 2014
 Nellie Racine Davis Fox, 88,
of Columbia passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at her home.
Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Nilson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday. Burial will take
place at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nellie Racine Davis was born Dec. 25,
1925, in Millersburg, the daughter of George Thomas and Maude Bell Gibbs Davis.
She married Charles Edward Fox on May 14, 1949, in Columbia, and he preceded
her in death May 9, 2005.
Mrs. Fox was an avid eater and enjoyed bowling,
crocheting and traveling.
Survivors include one daughter, Charlene
Pickens and husband Clayton Sr.; two grandchildren Clayton Jr. and wife Tracy,
and Christen and husband Steven Rude; and four great-grandchildren, Kayla,
Jennifer, Clayton Pickens lll and Wyatt.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; one brother; and two sisters.
Online condolences may be
left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2:00 am
 Lowry Henley, 91, of
Columbia died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Mr.
Henley was born on Sept. 20, 1922, in Joplin to H.A. (Hez) and Niena Isherwood
Henley. He married Jane Deason on June 7, 1947, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Mr. Henley graduated from Hickman High School, where he was Kewpie golf captain
and lettered in golf. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr.
Henley graduated from the University of Missouri, where he played on the 1949
Big Seven conference championship golf team. He retired from the University of
Missouri as assistant director for Memorial Union and Brady Commons.
He
is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ware, and her husband, David Ware, of St.
Louis; a son, Robert Henley, and his wife, Cynthia Henley, of Independence; and
a sister, Martha Goodwin of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane;
his parents; and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to
University of Missouri Athletics Golf Scholarship Fund.
Online
condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Joan
Dasbach, 72, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 15, 2014, at
her residence in Olathe, KS from a heart attack.
 The visitation will be held on
Sunday, January 19 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507
Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. The memorial service will be held on Monday,
January 20 at 11 A.M. at Santa Marta, 13800 W. 116 St. Olathe, KS. The graveside
service will follow at 2 P.M. at Mt. Moriah Cemetery South.
Joan was born
on April 29, 1941 in Columbia, MO. Joan was married to James Dasbach for 43
years. She and James have two daughters, Lisa and Chrissy. Joan achieved her
nursing degree from Penn Valley in 1976. She attained her RN license. She
practiced nursing for 20 years. Joan has 6 grandchildren who she adored.
The grandchildren have fond memories of vacations and outings with her. Joan was
a quiet gentle soul. She was a very hard worker who took care of many people in
her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James. She leaves
behind her daughter Chrissy and husband Keith and their two children, Tyler and
Kaitlyn, and daughter Lisa and her husband Mark and their four children,
Michael, Matthew, Mara and Maya.
Mt Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home. 10507
Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. (816) 942-2004
http://www.mtmoriah-freeman.com
Published Sunday, January 26, 2014
 Joan Messenger Barnes, 94,
of Rolla passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, with her family by her side.
Services took place Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Rolla.
Born June 25, 1919, in
Columbia, she attended Hickman High School and worked as a secretary before
marrying Herald Barnes on May 11, 1941. They moved to Rolla where they raised
their three sons.
Joan became a LPN in 1969, was president of the Rolla
chapter of the State Association of LPNs and later served a two-year term as
President of the State Association of LPNs.
She was a member of the First
Baptist Church, where she served in various capacities including Director of
Women's Missionary Union and supervised Vacation Bible School.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Herald, and her parents, Bertha and Leroy
Messenger.
She is survived by her sons, James H. Barnes and his wife,
Emily, of Rolla, Jerald L. Barnes and his wife, Christine, of Bend, Ore., and
Mark Barnes of Irvine, Calif.; four grandchildren, Melissa (Sanjay) Barnes
Dholakia of Bend, Ore., James (Amy) Barnes of Columbia. Michael (Karen) Barnes
of Alameda, Calif., and Brett (Rachel) Barnes of Palmyra; six
great-grandchildren; her brother, Leroy Messenger of Sioux City, Iowa; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Published Sunday,
January 26, 2014
 Robert
Ray Mountjoy, 84, passed from this life Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Boone Hospital
Center, surrounded by his family.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 27, at Memorial Funeral Home.
Bob was born on Feb. 14, 1929, to
Raymond and Nellie Mountjoy in Columbia. Bob was a graduate of Hickman High
School and served in Korea in the U.S. Army immediately after graduation. He
worked for the U. S. Postal Service for more than 30 years following his
military service. He was a deacon in the First Christian Church. Bob married the
love of his life, Doris McBride, in August 1949 and enjoyed 57 years of marriage
prior to her passing in 2005.
Bob is survived by his children, Terry
Burkett (Russ) of Columbia, Mike Mountjoy (Janet) of Columbia, David Mountjoy
(Diane) of Columbia and Lynn Hall of Columbia. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Bella.
He was preceded in death by his wife and his son, Wayne Mountjoy.
In lieu
of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Central
Missouri Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, January 28, 2014
 Randall Carl "Moose"
Mueller, 82, of Centralia passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his
loving family, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.
There will be a visitation from 1
to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Memorial Funeral Home, with funeral service to
follow at 2 p.m. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was
born July 10, 1931, in Jefferson City to the late Carl A. and Rose M. (Zbinden)
Mueller.
On July 29, 1950, he married Lorene Farrar in Columbia, and she
survives.
Randall worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier
for 33 years.
He served in the National Guard for 20 years. Randall loved
life and cherished the moments he spent with his family.
In addition to
his loving wife of 63 years, he is survived by his children, Randall Mueller Jr.
(Terry) of Springfield, Kim Veley (Chris) of Winter Haven, Fla., and Tammie
Morris of Centralia; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Randall was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and son-in-law Jimmy
Morris.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
Compassus.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Reese Funeral Home, http://www.reesefuneral.com/
Robert T.
Kinder - (June 13, 1934 - January 27, 2014)
 Robert Thomas Kinder, Bob,
born June 13, 1934 in Columbia, Missouri, was the firstborn and only son to
Quinton B. Kinder, Professor of Agriculture-Poultry division at the University
of Missouri, and Mary V. (Lockwood) Kinder. Sister Mary Beth came along in 1943,
and lived a joy filled life marked with cancer and lost her battle at the young
age of 15.
Bob’s formative years were spent in Warsaw, Mo and Columbia,
Mo where he learned how to raise chickens, hunt, catch fish and played sandlot
ball. He was an avid sports fan and was a proud “Kewpie” for Columbia Hickman
High School. Bob also played baseball in the minor leagues in South Dakota in
his late teen years. Bob continued to be an avid sports fan and University of
Missouri Tigers fan ALL his life.
Bob enlisted in the Army in 1953 and
served as a courier during the Korean War. After honorable discharge Bob
continued his service in the National Guard. Bob told fond memories of the
beautiful forests in the state of Oregon during his time with the guard in the
Forestry division. After his National Guard duty, Bob relocated to Evanston,
Illinois, where his Aunt Angeline and Uncle, Brg. Gen. Harry M Craig, resided.
Bob then began a career as an Accounts Manager with General Finance Corporation.
It was here he met Nancy “Sue” Christensen, a Secretary at General Finance, and
they went on a “coke” date…as they were called at the time! Neither much cared
for the other at this first date. However, they had the same circle of friends
and came to be quite fond of one another. Bob and Sue married October 2,
1959…the couple “voted” by their friends as the least likely to remain married.
Funny…here was Bob, the son of a poultry farmer ….and Sue, a woman who didn’t
like to eat poultry! Bob was asked about this fact and he smiled and proudly
said he had no complaints. God’s design of bringing two people together in
marriage was seen in the love and friendship Bob and Sue had for each other.
Theirs was a true partnership that was blessed as they celebrated 54 years of
marriage this past October.
Bob began a banking career with National
Boulevard Bank in Chicago late in 1960. He became an investment banker and
served with various institutions throughout his life in Illinois, Iowa and
Missouri. Bob and Sue relocated to sunny Florida in 2001 and began a new chapter
in their life-full of new friends, the loss of some older friends, family and an
abundance of warm weather.
Bob’s greatest joy in life was his family. He
and Sue have three beautiful daughters, Karla, Robyn and Beth who reside in the
Kansas City area. Karla and her husband Bruce, have a married daughter, Leah and
her husband Justin; and a son, Luke who will be graduating from University of
Arkansas in May. Robyn and her husband Dave, have two sons, Taylor, a sophomore
attending Blue River Community College, and Kyle, a sophomore in high school.
Beth and her husband Jim, have a daughter Kelsee, a freshman at University of
Missouri; Jacob a freshman in high school and Daniel, a 5th grader.
Bob
was a “softy” at heart and often humbly spoke of God’s greatest blessing upon
his life…the gift of family and the family unit. His family fondly remembers him
crying at old war movies and Hallmark card commercials. He was a patriotic soul
and often ensured that friends and neighbors displayed their U.S. Flags in honor
of our country and those who bravely served it. Bob had a competitive spirit and
enjoyed playing games of all kinds; bridge, poker with the “boys”, tennis coach
with the “gals” and especially loved splashing in the Gulf with his kids and
grandkids.
Bob and Sue enjoyed serving for and with their church home,
Aldersgate United Methodist, 9530 Starkey Road, Seminole, Florida 33777. A
Memorial Service celebrating Bob’s life and eternal reward of heaven will be
held at the church, Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or the
American Cancer Society.
Published Sunday,
February 2, 2014
 Richard
Eugene Wilson, 58 of Glenburnie, Md., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at
his home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Parker
Funeral Service. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at
Parker Funeral Service, followed by visitation till 8 p.m.
Richard
was born March 20, 1955, in Springfield to Eugene E. and Mary A. Dunlap Wilson.
He graduated from Hickman High School, earned his bachelor's degree from the
University of Missouri and his master's degree in electrical engineering from
the Georgia Institute of Technology. He worked as an electrical engineer at
Northup Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, Md.
He was a member of First
Christian Church in Columbia and Acacia Lodge No. 602 AF&AM in Columbia.
Survivors include his mother, Mary of Columbia; two brothers, David E. Wilson
and wife Libby of Wildwood and Thomas D. Wilson and wife Marjorie of Thornton,
Colo.; a sister, Mary Jane Brack and husband Ron of Keller, Texas; seven nieces,
Hailey Wilson, Mariah Wilson, Arianna Wilson, Amanda Black, Rebecca Black,
Belinda Black and Sara Black; and one nephew, Andrew Wilson.
He was
preceded in death by his father.
Memorials may be given to Show Me
Christian Youth Homes, 24302 Mahin Road, La Monte, Mo., 65337. Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Thursday, February 6, 2014
Billy J. Tennyson, 80, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.
There will be a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Memorial
Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with burial at Memorial
Park Cemetery immediately after the service.
He was born May 10,
1933, in Boone County to Abner J. and Mae (Nichols) Tennyson. His father died
when Billy was 3 years old. He was raised by his mother and Alvy Crane, his
step-father.
Billy was a carpenter and celebrated 55 years in Carpenters'
Local 1925. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a searchlight
operator. Billy belonged to Twilight Lodge and Aleppo Grotto. He married Kay
Estes in 1956, and she survives.
In addition to his loving wife, he is
survived by his children, Billy Tennyson and wife Jane, Tracy Simms and husband
Larry, and Dana Tennyson and husband Tom; grandchildren Michelle Tennyson,
Brandon Carter and wife Marly, Ashlee Carter and husband Dakota, Kayla Carter
and husband Matt, Taylor Krohn and Aaron Ewens; great-grandchildren Brandon
Carter, Leona Crites, Julian Garrett, Darius Wright and one on the way; sisters
Sue Pruessner and Donna Hullett; and sisters-in-law Marie Johnson, Sonnie Estes
and Eileen Tennyson.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
step-father; grandparents; brother Harold; and sister JoElla.
Online
condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, February 21, 2014
 Carol Dean (Dothage)
Watson, 77, entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Springfield.
Services were held in Springfield.
She was born July 12, 1936, in
Columbia.
She graduated from Hickman High School in May 1954. She married
Cecil Monsees on June 5, 1954, and he preceded her in death. They had two
children, Teresa Ann and John Christopher.
She later married Tom Watson
in 1974.
She is survived by sisters June Gudgel and Louise Covey;
daughter Terry; son-in-law Mike Powers; two grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her brother, Richard; and son Chris.
Published Monday, February 10, 2014
 Polly Anna Dunavant,
87, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.
Funeral services will
be private.
She was born to Elijah Samuel and Sara Alice Strange on May
21, 1926, in Boone County. She married Homer Lewis Dunavant of Fulton in 1943.
He preceded her in death in 1986.
Polly grew up in the county and
attended a one-room schoolhouse. She was a member of the 4-H club there and
later was a Girl Scout and a Campfire Girl leader. She graduated from Hickman
High School and attended many painting classes at Columbia College and Stephens
College. She was a member of the Columbia Art League.
She was a devoted
mother, grandmother and friend.
Online condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, February 12, 2014
 Wynna Faye Tapp-Elbert,
69, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at University Hospital.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Missouri
United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Missouri United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mary L. Hull-Lovett
officiating. After the service, a repast will be held at Douglass High School.
She was born Oct. 25, 1944, in Columbia, the daughter of Savannah Tapp and
Ernestine Williams Tapp, who preceded her in death.
Wynna Faye was a 1962
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, and she attended Stephens College
and the University of Kansas and later earned her master's degree in community
development at the University of Missouri.
Wynna Faye was an activist,
organizer and advocate. She was a woman of faith, and it was her faith that led
her to organize sit-ins, mediate disputes, provide meals for others and speak
out against injustice. She cared deeply about her neighborhood and all those who
lived in Columbia. She worked about 30 years for the Columbia Parks and
Recreation Department. She was a proud member and radio host at KOPN for more
than 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church. She belonged to the
Order of the Eastern Star, Amos Johnson, Chapter 30, where she served as the
worthy matron. She was the mother of six children, a foster mother to many and
an important "second mom" to thousands of children who grew up in her
neighborhood.
Wynna Faye is survived by her children, Larry Tapp, Debra
(Mark) Tapp-Williams, Kevin Elbert, Robin Tapp and George West; her siblings,
Cheryl (Tommy) Bell, Howard Tapp, Alma Tapp, Melva VanBuren, Marvin (Katrina)
Tapp, Freda Tapp, Teresa Lankford, Maurice (Joann) Tapp, Gary Tapp and Jackie
(Jonas) Cody; one aunt, Jeanette Hardiman; one great-aunt, Mildred Brooks; and a
host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Wynna
Faye was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dwayne Tapp.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the American
Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family
Funeral Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; 573-442-7112.
Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Friday, February 14, 2014
Breon
L. Bethany, 19, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at his home in Columbia.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at First Assembly
of God Church in Columbia.
Breon was born June 20, 1994, to Robyn
Stewart and Bobby Bethany Sr. His father, Bobby Sr., and brother Bobby Jr.
preceded him in death.
Breon lived in Chicago, Niles, Mich., Iowa City,
Iowa, and Columbia. Breon was scheduled to graduate from Hickman High School in
May.
Breon was an intern in the STEP Transition Program at Boone Hospital
Center, where he was loved by everyone.
Breon was beautiful, kind and
loving. His mind was growing and developing in progressive and positive ways. He
was active in the youth group at First Assembly of God church. He loved music
and enjoyed watching movies. He always had a smile and words of encouragement to
almost everyone he met, and he enjoyed making people laugh. He will be missed!
He leaves to mourn his mother, Robyn Stewart; grandmother Jean Stewart;
brother Michael Quinton Brown; sisters Ashlei Stewart and Kaelah Bethany; his
niece, Ebony Brown; and his nephews, Antonio, and the Dixon Boys (Troy Jr.
("TJ") and Ashton); his aunts, Donna Thomas-Kimbrough, Stefani Stewart, Kristin
Stewart-Williams, Adrena Bethany and Delores Bethany; his uncle, Robert Stewart
Jr. ("June"); cousins Kirema Brown-Kelly and Tyrone King Jr. ("TJ"); and a host
of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Breon
I'm healed, the
battle is over;
The final war has been won;
I've crossed over to
the other side;
I'm at peace.
From the family: We love you Breon.
In the words of Shakespeare's "Hamlet":
Good night sweet prince:
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
Published Saturday, February 15, 2014
 Paul Verner Short passed away
at the age of 96 on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in the presence of his family at
Lenoir Woods Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 17, at Goshen Primitive Baptist Church, with burial following in Goshen
Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior.
Paul was born on
Oct. 12, 1917, to Edgar and Ila Verner Short, who preceded him in death.
Paul spent his early life as a dairy farmer in central Boone County. He also was
a deacon at Little Bonne Femme Church and was on the Board of Education at New
Haven School District.
His later work in life was spent as a carpenter at
Stephens College.
After retiring, he enjoyed making furniture and other
wood items. Much of the furniture was made from trees that he cut from his land.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Darlene Wren Short. They have three
children, Emily Wisley of Coopers Plains, N.Y.; Marilyn Holland and husband Jim
of Aurora, Colo.; and Mark Short and wife Ann of Overland Park, Kan.; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
His brother Robert and sister-in-law Evalyn preceded him in death.
Paul loved to laugh and joke and will be missed by family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home.
Published
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
 Shirley Ann (Judah)
Gallatin, 70, passed away peacefully after a long illness Saturday, Feb. 15,
2014, surrounded by her family and friends.
The visitation will be from
11 a.m. until noon Friday, Feb. 21, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop
70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202. The funeral service will follow immediately in the
chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shirley was
born at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia on July 28, 1943, to Mary (Tucker)
Judah and Vilas Judah.
She grew up in Columbia and graduated from Hickman
High School in 1962. She was a devoted mother, friend and housewife throughout
the years. Shirley's love of hair and makeup found her working many years at the
Dillard's cosmetic counters in St. Louis County, where she was awarded
"Pacesetter of the Year" in 1991 for her brilliant sales techniques and sincere
desire to help others look their best. She also had a deep love of all animals
and the great outdoors.
Shirley is survived by her two children, Kelly
(Kribben) Mixer and Tom Kribben; aunt Helen Judah; uncle Dan Tucker and his
wife, Opal; cousin Mike Stroud and his wife, Barbara; and cousin Ellen Krueger.
Tributes may be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Submitted by Nancy Orlando, Rick's second wife...
Charley,
I was
trying to close out some of Rick's business and I came across your email
address.
I regret to tell you that Rick passed away very suddenly on Feb
19, 2014. He was very proud to be a Kewpie, Class of 1962.
Please post
this on your web site.
Thank you
Nancy Orlando (Rick's second wife)
Charley,
 Thank you
very much for the photo. At the time of Rick's passing he had cut his hair to
collar length and trimmed his beard to just a few inches. After so many years of
AFROTC, AF and working for government contractors, he delighted in growing his
hair to the length you photographed.
I'm sorry there was no obituary and
no service. Rick died suddenly of a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was living in
Salem, WV on 72 acres about 6 miles from the town.
Rick is survived by
his son Daniel Nelson, of Salem WV, his brother Terry Nelson of Columbia, MO and
two former wives Elizabeth Groff (Nelson) Sanders and Nancy Evans Orlando
Nelson.
All the best
Nancy
Published Saturday, February 22, 2014
 Loren David "L.D."
Baurichter, 88, of Columbia passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at his home.
A visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Memorial Funeral
Home with a graveside service immediately following the visitation at 3 p.m. in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born July 28, 1925, the son of L.E.
and Melinda Baurichter, near Cedar City in Callaway County. L.D. graduated from
Hickman High School in 1943. He served in France during WWII. He married Ada
Margaret Vanlandingham in 1946, and Anna Douglass in 1962. Both preceded him in
death. He married Mary Hilliard in 1985, and she survives. L.D. owned the L.D.
Baurichter insurance agency and farmed, raising Polled Hereford cattle and
Hampshire hogs.
L.D. is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Martha and
Diann Baurichter; one step-daughter, Teresa Northcutt (John); two grandsons,
Forest and Kaleb Baurichter; two step-grandchildren, Tracy and Tyrel (Heather)
Northcutt; one brother, Cletus Baurichter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, David Baurichter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Coyote Hill Christian Children's Home,
P.O Box 1, Harrisburg, Mo., 65265-0001
Online condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
 Amanda Crews, 34, of
Columbia passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.
Funeral services will be at
1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Survivors include parents Devear Redden and Thieland Crews, both of
Columbia; one sister, Shianne Redden; and four brothers, Scottie (Rebecca)
Crews, Patrick (Jessica) Crews, Austin Redden and Davonte Redden, all of
Columbia.
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
 Tyler Brandon McGee, 28, of
Columbia died Saturday, March 1, at University Hospital.
Services will be
at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from
2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Private family burial with military
honors will be Monday, March 10, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in
Jacksonville.
Tyler was born June 15, 1985, in Columbia. He served
with the U.S. Air Force in Italy. He enjoyed the outdoors, weightlifting and
love for his animals.
Survivors include his dad and step-mom, Mark and
Lisa McGee of Columbia; a sister, Lindsey McGee of Columbia; grandfather Olan
McGee of Columbia; and grandmother Dorothy Davidson of Centralia.
Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel,
1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Online condolences and tributes
may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Judith Kay Haas
passed away March 3, 2014, at home in Independence, MO, cared for by family and
friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
 Judith was born January
18, 1941 in California, MO the daughter of Floyd L. and Evelyn (Shoemaker)
Hutchison, who have both preceded her in death. Judy was raised in Columbia, MO
where she attended Hickman High School and the University of Missouri. Her
friendliness, warmth and beauty blossomed as she was a high school Majorette,
Boone County Queen and University School of Agriculture Barn Warming Queen.
At MU is where she met her husband of 53 years, Robert. Judy was a world
class mother. While raising two children she also worked full time at various
law firms, supplementing the family’s income. Judy also found time to study real
estate and taxes while still remaining active in parent teacher organizations at
Glendale, Sycamore Hills, Palmer and Truman. She was a great cook and no one in
the family went hungry.
In retirement, Judith had a true passion
researching family history. With assistance from the internet, Mormon Archives,
and genealogy libraries, she created book after book of the in-laws and out-laws
of the family lineage. Judy should have been a professional genealogist. She was
an avid reader and amassed a huge book collection.
The family would like
to thank all who supported her in an 11 year battle with cancer. Judy was
especially appreciative of the Kansas City Cancer Center in Lee’s Summit
(Teresa, you are a God Send), Saint Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs, and
Crossroads Hospice.
Judy is survived by husband, Robert Haas; daughter,
Jennifer Murphy and family of Kansas City, MO; son, David Haas and a family of
Wichita, KS; brother, Eddie Hutchison and family of Trenton, MO; plus many
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
No food or flowers please. The family
encourages contributions to The Kansas City Rose Society at Loose Park or any of
the organizations mentioned above. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
Published Wednesday, March 19, 2014
 Elbert Stanley "Stan" Wood, 55,
died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia after a long
illness.
Services will be held at noon Saturday, March 22, at Parker
Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 12, 1958, to
Bonnie H. Wood and W. Raymond Wood in Montrose, Colo., but he lived in Columbia
for all of his adult life.
He graduated from Hickman High School in 1977.
After high school, he obtained a bachelor's degree in geography at the
University of Missouri in 1991. He was a research assistant in the Department of
Agronomy during college, and in 1991, he developed a Geographic Information
System for the Missouri Archaeological Survey. He also was a longtime cook at
Ernie's Cafe and kitchen manager at the Heidelberg Restaurant in Columbia.
He became a member of the Army Reserve and National Guard between 1980 and
1989, attaining the rank of staff sergeant, and attended the Basic
Non-Commissioned Officer Development Course in 1984. He became chief of a
section of the 3/75th Field Artillery, and intelligence sergeant for the 35tth
DISCOM, Headquarters, Missouri National Guard, preparing strategic intelligence
plans for the DISCOM commander. Among his military honors were the Army
Achievement Medal in 1885 and 1989 and the Command Sergeant Major's Award for
Excellence in 1989. He was the lifetime head of a vast family of friends know as
the Derelicts. He was a longtime member and participant in the Society for
Creative Anachroism, an organization devoted to re-creating arts and skills of
17th-century Europe. He became a specialist in computer-aided cartography after
college, at first working for the Geographic Resources Center at the University
of Missouri, where he became a software specialist; when that facility closed,
he took a position with Schuyler House as a technical support technician and
trainer until illness overcame him.
Survivors include his mother, Bonnie
H. Heidy, and father, W. Raymond Wood; his brothers, D. Eric Wood and John
Heidy; his sisters, Marigene Holtkamp and Karla Koskela, all of Columbia, and
Patty Wakeland of Texas and Deidre Forster of Nebraska.
In lieu of
flowers, please make contributions to the Stan Wood Memorial Fund, which will be
used to purchase a bench in his memory.
Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Thursday, March 27, 2014
 Joan D. Lewis, 61, of
Jefferson City passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Villa Marie Skilled
Nursing Center after a brief illness.
Friends will be received from 4 to
7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home with the
Rev. Marcus Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Hawthorn Memorial
Gardens.
She was born Dec. 5, 1952, in Columbia, the daughter of the late
Floyd "Button" Lewis Jr. and Ida Lewis.
Joan was a graduate of Hickman
High School in Columbia, and after graduation, she attended Atlanta Junior
College in Atlanta, Ga. She had been employed by Jefferson City Manor as dietary
manager.
Joan loved spending time with family, especially with her
grandson, Chase. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, going to the casino, shopping
and watching movies.
She is survived by one son, Famous Lewis, and his
wife, Mandy, of Jefferson City; two brothers, Dr. Jabari Simama (Frederick
Lewis) with his wife, Nisha, of Columbia and Jarrell Lewis of Atlanta; two
sisters, Jill Lewis of Columbia and Charlynn Lewis of Atlanta; one grandson,
Chase Lewis of Jefferson City; and longtime friend Herman Johnson of Jefferson
City.
She was preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Jefferson
Lewis and James Lewis; and one sister, Marcelyn Lewis.
Expressions of
sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements
are under the direction of Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St.,
Jefferson City, Mo., 65109. 573-636-3838.
Condolences may be left for the
family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home,
Inc., 220 N. Main St.
De Soto MO 63020
 Lloyd Gish (March 6, 1931 -
March 25, 2014)
Lloyd Duane Gish was born March 6, 1931 in Woodward,
Oklahoma. He was the son of William F. Sr. and Verda (nee Jacobs) Gish. He died
on March 25, 2014 at his residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 83 years.
He is survived by his children, David (Carolyn) Gish, Memphis, TN; Dana
(Steven) Sturgis, Wetumpka, AL; Lisa (Mark) Rodman, St. Peters, MO; Adrienne
(Patrick) Myers, De Soto, MO; Melanie Schikore, Chicago, IL; and Michelle
(Darin) Schlegel, Festus, MO; thirteen grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
Maureen (nee Trench) Gish; one son, Michael Gish; one brother, William Gish, Jr.
Lloyd graduated from St. Louis University Parks College of Engineering.
He was later a Aeronautical Engineer for Boeing/McDonnell Douglas. He also
attended the First Baptist Church, De Soto, MO.
Published Sunday, April 13, 2014
 Robert Lee Davidson III, 90, of Marlborough, Mass., passed away on Thursday,
March 27, 2014, at the Reservoir Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Marlborough.
Private family funeral has been held. His internment is at Memorial Cemetery
of Columbia.
Born in Nevada, Mo., he was the son of Robert Lee Davidson
Jr. and Nancy Manker Davidson of Columbia.
Spending all of his early life
in Columbia, he considered it to be his "beloved hometown."
In his youth,
Bob had been a paperboy for the Columbia Tribune newspaper, hawking papers on
the street corner when Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941.
He joined
the Army in 1943 and served in the Pacific, reaching the rank of first
lieutenant.
A large part of his career was spent living in the New
York/New Jersey area, working for McGraw-Hill Publishing Cos.
Mr.
Davidson wrote and edited a number of books and magazines, including one book of
fiction.
He graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with
both a Bachelor of Science and a master's degree in chemical engineering and
later a law degree from Fordham University in New York City. He also spent a
period of time developing rockets for use in airplanes when launching from
aircraft carriers.
Current and former memberships include Sigma Xi, the
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Rocket Society, Mensa, the
American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, Tau Beta Pi and Alpha
Chi Sigma.
Mr. Davidson is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; a
daughter, Dr. Roberta Anne Davidson Kerwin, and her husband, John Kerwin, who
live in Walla Walla, Wash.; and a son, Curtis Lee Davidson, and his wife,
Kathleen McClain Searle, and grandson Marcus Heejoon Searle Davidson, who reside
in Belmont, Mass.
Published Sunday, March 30, 2014
 Jerry Ray Nichols, 61, of
Columbia passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation will be one
hour prior to service.
Jerry Ray Nichols was born April 21, 1952, to
Howard V. Nichols and Amy (Morris) Nichols at Boone County Hospital in Columbia.
Jerry attended Ridgeway, Jeff Jr. and graduated from Hickman High School in
1971.
He lived his whole life in Columbia, except for four years of
service in the Air Force.
Jerry worked as a senior computer operator for
32 years at the University of Missouri until his retirement in 2010.
He
is survived by his mother, Amy Nichols; sister, Jackie Kreigh; brothers, David
and Vince Nichols; sons, Ray and Dean Nichols; daughter, Vena Nichols;
grandchildren, Kayden, Kaitlyn, Kayla and Kristin; nephew, Daniel Nichols; and
nieces, Marissa and SheyAnne Nichols.
Jerry's father preceded Jerry in
death on July 23, 1999.
Jerry was a devoted father to his three children
and will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Online condolences may
be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
 Dolores Louise Quick
Geiger, 85, of Columbia passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Lenoir Woods
surrounded by family and the wonderful support from the staff at Lenoir.
A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Broadway Christian
Church. Services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at Broadway Christian. Burial
will be at Memorial Cemetery.
Dolores was born April 14, 1928, to
Elmer Sylvester Quick and Ruth Lillian (Miller) Quick in Bluffton. She moved to
Columbia when she was 9 from Rhineland. She was a Hickman High School and
University of Missouri graduate. Dolores married Glenn Stuart Geiger in 1951 in
Columbia, where they spent most of their married life together.
Dolores
was the deputy circuit clerk for Boone County for many years.
After
retirement, she and Glenn opened an antique business. Dolores was a charter
member of Broadway Christian Church. She also enjoyed reading, history and
traveling, especially to Pensacola Beach, Fla. Dolores was a big MU football and
basketball fan. Most of all, Dolores loved spending time with her family and a
circle of very close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Elmer and Ruth Quick; a daughter, Marion Ruth Geiger; and a brother-in-law,
Joseph Gorman.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Glenn Geiger of
Columbia; daughter Leslie Olson and son-in-law Mike Olson of Gladstone; son
David Geiger and daughter-in-law Lisa Geiger of Columbia; grandson Alex Geiger
and granddaughter Megan Geiger, also of Columbia; sister Ramona June Gorman of
Kansas City; brother Charles Reginald Quick and sister-in-law Shirley Jean Quick
of Kansas City; and numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Broadway Christian Church or a
charity of your choice in Dolores' name.
Tributes may be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, April 2, 2014
 Glenn L. Henry, 62, of Fulton passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at
Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia.
Friends will be received
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at Millard Family Funeral Home, where
a memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Mary Hull- Lovett
officiating. Interment will be private for the family.
He was born Dec.
6, 1951, in Hayti, a son of the late Marshall Henry Sr. and Annie (Chase) Henry.
Glenn was a 1971 graduate of Hickman High School.
After his graduation
from high school, Glenn entered the U.S. Air Force in 1971 and had a 20-year
career until his retirement and honorable discharge in 1991.
Glenn loved
to collect memorabilia and was always well-organized in keeping records of
events, paperwork and photograph books.
Glenn is survived by a daughter,
Carmen Allen of Kansas City; a son, Jerome Jackson of Columbia; his twin, Lenn
Henry of Fulton; seven additional siblings, Mary Anne Senior-Taylor of Flint,
Mich., Marshall Henry Jr. of Farmington Hills, Mich., Richard Henry of Grand
Rapids, Mich., Linda Sims of Toledo, Ohio, Larry Henry of Fulton, Phil Roger
Henry of Fulton and Dianah Henry-Brown of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandchildren,
Keisha Allen and Darrel Allen; and one great-grandson.
Glenn was preceded
in death by his parents; and three siblings, Charles Henry, Carolyn Henry and
Carl Henry.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the
donor's choice.
Funeral services are under the direction of Millard
Family Funeral Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203; 573-442-7112.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Sunday, April 6, 2014
 David W. Moore, 67, of
Columbia passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Harry S. Truman Veteran’s
Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at
Parker Funeral Service in Columbia. A gathering for family and friends will be
held at the funeral home following the service from 3 to 4 p.m.
Private inurnment with military honors will be held in Columbia Cemetery at a
later date.
David was born on March 8, 1947, in Columbia to Hubert and
Amy West Moore, and they preceded him in death. He was married to Lucy Cox
Moore, and she survives.
David graduated from Hickman High School in 1965
and attended the University of Missouri. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree
in business from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and served in the U.S.
Air Force.
He worked in sales and marketing during his lifetime until his
retirement in 2008.
David was an athlete his entire life.
He is
also survived by daughter, Lora (Michael) Diffenbacher of Greensboro, N.C.; son,
Gaylen Moore of Phoenix, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Emily (Darrin) Warr of Katy,
Texas; stepson, William Winkler of Katy, Texas, and stepdaughter, Samantha
Winkler of Houston, Texas; sister, Wanda (Robert) King of Jefferson City;
brother, Fred (Connie) Moore of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Carter David
Diffenbacher and Colbie Diffenbacher; stepgrandchildren, Paxton Hagler and
Matthew Warr; and niece, Sheri (Thomas) Elliott of Columbia, along with many
other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Matthew Fahey Cox Ceramic Scholarship Fund,
A129 Fine Arts Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. 65211.
Online condolences can be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published
in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 21, 2014
 LUBBOCK-Garland W. Barnes,
longtime resident and businessman of Lubbock, Texas, went to be with his Lord on
Sunday, April 6, 2014, after battling a lengthy illness.
Garland was born
on April 25, 1942, in Maldin, MO, to Lula L. and Sam W. Barnes. He grew up in
Columbia, MO, where he attended Benton Elementary and Hickman High School.
He earned a business administration degree from the University of MO.
Following graduation, Garland joined the Montgomery Ward Department store
management team. He rapidly moved from assistant manager of the Wards department
store in Pittsburg, KS, to become Regional Manager of the southwest division of
Montgomery Ward headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
In 1977 he entered the
telecommunications industry and located his newly formed regional company, Phone
One, in Lubbock, Texas. Garland developed and marketed the first Phone Home long
distance calling card aimed at west Texas region college students living away
from home.
Later in his business career, Garland established and owned
Barnes Properties of Lubbock, Texas, where he handled countless commercial and
residential property investments and transactions.
He is survived by the
love of his life, Beth Johnson; daughters, Lorri Morales of Lubbock, Texas, and
Resa Cunningham of Seguin, Texas; brothers, Taylor of Colorado Springs, CO, and
Doug of Raleigh, NC, and sister, Kay Soltz of Wichita, KS. He was preceded in
death by his parents.
Garland was cremated and a memorial service will be
held at 5 p.m. on April 25, at Monterey Baptist Church, 3601 50th St., in
Lubbock. Donations may be made in his memory to your favorite charity.
Published Thursday, April 10, 2014
 Susan Lynn Richardson,
59, of Columbia passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
The visitation is from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Olivet Christian
Church, 1991 S. Olivet Road, Columbia, Mo., 65201. A celebration of life will
immediately follow.
Susan was born Feb. 6, 1955, to Robert and Mary
(Cook) Richardson in Columbia.
Susan spent her professional career with
State Beauty Supply and Cosmo Prof.
Survivors include her brother, Mark
Richardson (Debbie); a nephew, Rob Richardson; and two four-legged children,
YoYo and Sigmund.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal
Rescue and the American Diabetes Association.
Tributes can be left online
at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, May 6, 2014
 William Elton "Bill" Level,
90, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his residence in Lafayette, La.
A funeral was held Wednesday, April 16, at the Cathedral of St. John the
Evangelist in Lafayette.
Bill was born Jan. 4, 1924, to Aaron Level and
the former Evangeline Thurston in Hinton. He graduated from Hickman High School
in 1941.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ellen M. Level;
his son, Ronald Level and wife Makiko; his stepson, Stephen J. Oats and wife
Sylvia; his stepdaughter, Kathleen Duplechin and husband David; grandchildren
John Level and wife Linda, and Kiyomi L. Bramlett and husband Ryan; his one
great-grandchild, Boston Bramlett; one brother, Robert T. Level of Columbia; and
his sister-in-law, Mildred Level, also of Columbia.
William was preceded
in death by his parents; a daughter, Shauna Level Edds; four brothers; and one
sister.
Published Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Lt. Col. Edward E.
Roderick, 81, U.S. Army, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, April 19, 2014,
in Allen, Texas, after a long battle with cancer.
He will be interred in
Bloomfield at a date yet to be determined.
Ed was born in Patterson on
Nov. 18, 1932, to Cecil Vernon Roderick and Virginia Arlene Miller. The oldest
of three children, Ed was a born leader.
After graduation from Hickman
High School in 1950, Ed went the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. At the end
of the four years, Ed chose armor and, after graduation, married Carolyn F.
English. He spent his first tour of duty in Germany. Returning to the United
States, Ed attended the University of Purdue, where he received a master's
degree in engineering. This led to three years teaching in West Point's
Department of Electrical Engineering. After West Point, Ed spent a year in the
1st Armor Division at Fort Hood and then served in several advisory positions in
Vietnam 1965-66. He then attended the staff college at Fort Leavenworth. Ed
served a three-year tour in OCRD and was rewarded with command of a tank
battalion at Fort Hood. Because Ed's tank battalion participated in the Army's
Modern Army Selected System Test Evaluation Review (MASSTER), Ed received a
series of assignments at HQ, MASSTER, to take advantage of the skills and
knowledge he had acquired. One of Ed's last assignments was one year in Iran as
an adviser to the Iranian Army School. Ed retired in 1977. After retirement, Ed
continued supervising MASSTER contracts as vice president and general manager
for Bell Technical Operations. He retired in 1988.
Ed and Carolyn moved
to Kimberling City to be next door to his parents. His retirement was devoted to
his family, his hobbies and many civic responsibilities, including Kimberling
City alderman for six years. In 2008, Ed and Carolyn moved to Denton, Texas, to
be closer to their three children and families. After Carolyn's death in 2010,
Ed married Nell Elizabeth Blazer Gardner, with whom he became reacquainted at
their high school reunion. After Nell's death in 2012, Ed moved to Allen, Texas,
to once again be near his family.
Ed is survived by his sister, Patricia
Roderick Farrand; three children, Susan E. Roderick Sherrin, M. Linda Roderick
Hill and Steve E. Roderick; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
three stepchildren, Steve Gardner, Barbara Sears and Melinda Gardner; three
stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-granddaughter.
Published Wednesday, April 23,
2014
 Sara Jane Tutt,
69, of Columbia passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center in
Columbia.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at
Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial
Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Mount Nebo Cemetery.
Sara Jane Tutt was born Jan. 17, 1945, to William Angel Hunt and Mary Nancy
Mahan Hunt in Boone County.
She married George Tutt on Nov. 1, 1963, in
Columbia. They enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage, though they had known
each other from childhood.
A mother of three young boys, Jane was
supportive of the activities her sons were involved in. She loved caring for
children, gardening, canning and cooking. Jane was a homemaker and found great
joy in making sure her family was well taken care of. In her later years, she
derived the most pleasure from spending time with her family, especially her
grandkids.
Survivors include her husband, George; three sons, Scott Tutt
(wife Kathy) of Clark, Kevin Tutt (wife Peggy) of Columbia and Brian Tutt of
Clark; one brother, Thomas A. Hunt of Rocheport; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; six sisters; and her
stepmother, Elsie Hunt.
Memorial donations are appreciated to Huntsdale
Baptist Church, 3101 Route O, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or The American Heart
Association, 104 Corporate Lake Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203.
Online
tributes and condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2014
 Scott Dean Forbis, 54, of
Ashland passed away Monday, April 21, 2014.
Vistation will be from 10 to
11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Robinson's Funeral Home in Ashland, with the
funeral at 11 a.m.
Scott was born May 3, 1959, to Barbara S. Ott and
Jerry D. Forbis in Columbia. He married Karen R. Sapp on Feb. 21, 1998, and she
survives. Scott will be deeply missed and always remembered by so many. He had
the ability to touch your life in so many ways.
He is survived by his
mother, Barbara Ott and husband William Ott; wife Karen Forbis; his children,
Travis and Tracy; his beloved grandchildren, Lucas, Michael and Bailey; his
sister, Susan Levacy; his brother, Steven Forbis and wife Diane Forbis; his
nieces, Sunshine Hane, Meggan Hane, Monique Steding, Ashley Johnson and their
spouses, in which he had his own bond with each and everyone of them. He is also
survived by several great-nieces and -nephews, family and friends.
He was
preceded in death by his father, Jerry D. Forbis; grandparents; and
mother-in-law, Kathryn Sapp.
Published
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
 Jimmie Lee Atteberry,
53, of Columbia passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014.
The funeral
service, officiated by the Rev. Bill Ryan, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May
3, at The Broadway, A Doubletree by Hilton, 1111 E. Broadway.
Jim was a
1978 graduate of Hickman High School.
He worked in Fulton as an EMT,
which led him to the UCLA Medical Center. After obtaining his pilot's license,
he later opened an airplane brokerage business in Los Angeles.
He
returned to Missouri in 2005, living and working in Boonville.
On Feb.
14, 2013, Jim hosted a fundraiser for the University of Missouri Children's
Hospital at the Missouri Theatre called Best of Broadway. He was very proud of
the production. Jim most recently worked for MO-EX.
Survivors include his
parents, Jim and Judy Atteberry of Venice, Fla.; one sister, Cheri Perry
(husband Adron) of Columbia; nephews Evan (wife Abbie) and A.J.; nieces Lyndsay
and Allison (husband Arthur); and grand-nephew Auggie.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital or Phoenix
House of Columbia.
Published
Sunday, April 27, 2014
 Walter Raymond Mountjoy,
89, of Columbia, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014.
There will be a
visitation at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at Memorial Funeral Home, with
funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Interment will take place in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
He was born July 13, 1924, in Columbia to the late Mary
Paulina (Hazell) and Harold Willett Mountjoy. On June 6, 1948, he married Montie
Belle Freeland in Columbia.
Walter worked as an electrician for three
decades at Casteel's Electric. He was known for his musical abilities, playing
the banjo, singing and entertaining at the Senior Center and Parks and
Recreation. For 58 years he was a member of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist
Church. Walter was involved in several organizations, including IOOF, American
Legion, IBEW and VFW.
Walter is survived by his loving wife, Montie
Belle; four children, David Ray Mountjoy (wife, Laura) of Kansas City, John T.
Mountjoy (wife, Sunida) of Thailand, Mary Dee Pauley (husband, Gary) and
Christina Jane Pudenz (husband, Kerry) both of Columbia; seven grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to the charity or organization of your choice.
Online tributes
may be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Larry C. Williams, 77, passed away Apr. 25, 2014.
Visitation Noon-1PM
with 1PM services, Mon, Apr. 28, 2014 at Mt. Moriah & Freeman, 10507 Holmes Rd,
KCMO.
Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Published Sunday, May 4, 2014
 J. Ross Fleetwood, Jr.,
DVM, 74, of Montgomery City died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
A Celebration
of Life Service will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Merchants Building at
the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The family will receive friends after the
service until 7 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; and sons,
Chauncey Edwin Fleetwood (Marilyn) and Stephen Ross Fleetwood.
Arrangements are under the direction of Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery
City.
Published Wednesday, May 7, 2014
 Dr. Otis V. "O.V." Wheeler
Jr., 88, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Columbia.
A graveside
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Memorial Park
Cemetery in Columbia with a reception to follow at the Wheeler residence.
O.V. was born Oct. 1, 1925, in Silex, to Otis and Pearlie Wheeler. On June
7, 1947, he married Virginia "Ginger" Rogers.
O.V. served as a naval
aviator from 1943-1952. He began a career in the Columbia Public Schools in 1961
and became principal at Ridgeway Elementary School in 1963. The Individually
Guided Education program (IGE) was inaugurated at Ridgeway in 1972, and O.V. was
recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Principal in 1985. In 1987, he received
the University of Missouri, College of Education Alumni Citation of Merit Award
and was named Columbia Public Schools' Outstanding Administrator of the Year
1989-90. Dr. Wheeler retired from Columbia Public Schools with 30 years of
service in 1991 and was inducted into the Columbia Public Schools Foundation
Hall of Leaders in 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger; daughter
Jan; grandson Nicholas; granddaughter Emily; and three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by grandson Nathan in 1984; grandson Chris in 1985;
and son Mark in 2000.
Donations in Dr. Wheeler's honor may be made to
Ridgeway Elementary School to support the IGE concept through curriculum
materials and staffing. Checks can be made payable to Ridgeway School, memo
line: Autonomous School Fund.
Published Tuesday, May 6, 2014
 Larry Robertson, 60,
of Columbia passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, at University Hospital.
There will be a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Rock
Quarry House, 2002 Grindstone Parkway in Columbia.
Larry is survived
by his mother, Willie Pearl Robertson; brother and sister-in-law Gary and Cindy
Robertson; two nieces, Cierra and Taylor; one nephew, Noah; and one
great-nephew, Kason, all of Columbia; two uncles; one aunt; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Robertson, and both sets of
grandparents.
Published Tuesday, May 6, 2014
 Dr. Col. James L. Lee
Jr., 80, died Saturday, May 3, 2014. The world lost a wonderful man when Jim
passed away at his home in Indianapolis, Ind., with his family around him.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Flanner and
Buchanan, 5215 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., 46226. A funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 N. Shadeland
Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., 46256. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1933, to the late James Sr. and Esther Lee in East
Prairie. Jim married the love of his life, LaVerne Hartley, on June 18, 1955;
they were married for 58 wonderful years. Jim was a graduate of Hickman High
School and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree in education from the
University of Missouri.
Col. Lee was a graduate of the Air Force ROTC
program at the University of Missouri, where he excelled and was named the cadet
wing commander. He proudly served his country for 26 years before retiring in
1981. He was a master navigator with more than 4,000 flying hours. The colonel
furthered his education by earning a master's degree in education and doctorate
in education administration from Iowa State University. After his retirement
from the military, Jim was an assistant principal at Belzer Middle School and
then later a teacher at Lawrence North High School.
Jim lived by the
golden rule of treating others as you would want to be treated.
Jim and
LaVerne have four children; two daughters-in-law; and four wonderful
grandchildren. Jim had six brothers and sisters; Mary Lee Schmidt, Robert E.
Lee, Margaret Lee Hart, Owen Lee and Louise Lee Hart survive. Brother David Ray
Lee preceded him in death.
Published
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
 Shirley Mae Crane, 74,
of Ashland passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, in Columbia.
A funeral will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at Nashville Baptist Church. Visitation will
be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland.
She was born Sept. 15, 1939, in Boone County, the daughter of Otto and Trellis
Rice Acton.
She married Earl A. Crane on July 12, 1958, at Nashville
Baptist Church, and he preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker all her
life, and she devoted her life to her family.
Survivors include her four
daughters, Julie Hanks (David) of Columbia, Janie Garrett (Glenn) of Columbia,
Joanie Crane of Ashland and Joy Brumback (David) of Bunceton; two sisters, Mary
E. Taylor of Columbia and Patricia Harmon of Clark; and grandchildren Wesley
Hanks, Patrick Hanks, Will Garrett (Katlyn), Samantha Garrett, Alexys Brumback,
Cynthia Brumback, Brian Brumback and Brad Brumback.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to Nashville Cemetery Fund.
Published Monday, May 12, 2014
 Raymond E. Sapp, 67, of
Columbia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2014.
Visitation will
be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Woodcrest Chapel in Columbia, with
a memorial service at 5 p.m.
He was born on Jan. 11, 1947, to Hollis Sr.
and Sadie (Bartmess) Sapp in Columbia, and they preceded him in death. He was
united in marriage to Sue Angell on March 6, 1970, in Columbia, and she survives
of the home.
Raymond was a 1965 graduate of Hickman High School. He
served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a lineman and underground supervisor
for Boone Electric Cooperative for 34 years; he retired in 2004.
Raymond
loved spending time with family, cycling and taking his grandchildren on rides
on his John Deere tractor. He was a wonderful Papa to his four grandchildren and
will be remembered with many fond memories.
Survivors include his wife,
Sue (Angell); two daughters, Angie and husband Jeremy Johnson of Columbia and
Amy Walters and her fiance, Michael Abbott, and his daughter, Ari, of Clark;
four grandchildren Samantha and Hannah Walters, and Maria and Cole Johnson; his
three siblings, Grace Neal of Columbia, Hollis Jr. and companion Joy Slaughter
of Columbia, and Russell and wife Linda of St. Joseph; and other relatives and
friends.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Donate at www.heart.org.
From George; May 12, 2014
Donna M. Bremer, age 71, of Fayetteville, TN, passed into the
arms of her Savior Sunday morning, May 11, 2014. Born 3 ,Jan 1943 in Columbia,
Missouri to Matilda Mae and Eulis A. (Alvie) Crane, Mrs. Bremer was a proud
"Kewpie", having graduated from Hickman High School at that location and served
on reunion committees for many years until 2001 when, at her 40th class reunion
she was reacquainted with her high school sweetheart, Rev. George W. Bremer, and
that former romance was rekindled resulting in their marriage on Oct. 7, 2006.
Donna and her husband joined the membership of Charity Baptist Church shortly
after she gave her life over to Jesus and was baptized in Lynchburg, TN. Mrs.
Bremer was as devoted to her new church family as she was to her husband and
loved everyone completely and unconditionally.
Mrs. Bremer served for 37
years in the banking business until her retirement and then continued working in
other pursuits for a short time.
Donna was precededed in death by her
parents, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son Kevin C.
Stanley (Kim) of St. Louis, Missouiri, sister Sue Pruessner of Arizona,
step-children Paul B. Bremer of Colorado, Hans P. Bremer (Alexis ) of St.
Joseph, MO, Jacqueline Burton (Eddie) of Lynchburg, James R. and Jason R.
(Stephanie) of Woodville, AL, Rachel Thrasher (Brandon) of Dutton, AL and the
grandchildren she was so devoted to Nick Stanley, Alexandra Stanley, Jaxson and
Carson Bremer, McKenzie, Mason and Murphy Thrasher, Victoria, Olivia and
Samantha Bremer, Lucas and Lane Bremer, and Jocelyn, Jacey, Juley and Jessica
Burton. Mrs. Bremer and her husband shared in accepting all as their own and
loved them as their own.
Mrs. Bremer is also survived by numerous and
devoted friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws, and,of
course, her church family. Of special note is her very special and lifelong
friend Pamela Seibert ( Frank ) of Columbia, MO and her precious mother-in-law
Jane R. Jeffries of Columbia, MO.
"Pic by Mr. Kewpie, October 8, 2011 at
their 50th Reunion in Columbia"
Published Wednesday, May 14, 2014
 Raycene Bach, 67, of
Columbia went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Boone Hospital
Center.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at
Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Services will follow at 6:30 p.m. officiated by
Pastor Chester Lahmann. Private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Raycene was born on Jan. 24, 1947, to Raymond Lee and Mary Alice Willett
Frazier in Columbia.
She married John W. Bach III on June 27, 1970, in
Columbia.
She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church, where she was
involved with the Children's Ministry.
Raycene worked in Columbia at
Frazier Auto Parts, Parkade Elementary School Library and in the funeral
business for the last 23 years, lastly as a co-owner of Bach-Yager Funeral
Chapel.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Frazier; her husband,
John; two daughters, Jackie Patterson and husband Bobby of Lee's Summit and
Jennifer Bach of Columbia; and three grandchildren whom her life revolved
around: Lauren Grayce Patterson, Hayden John Patterson and Owen Davis Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lee Frazier.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Northwood Baptist Church Building
Fund, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Tuesday, May 20, 2014
 Bill L. Black, 85, of Lee's
Summit died Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in
Independence from cancer.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21, at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at the funeral home. A graveside
military service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in
Columbia.
Bill was born Sept. 21, 1928, at Millersburg to Wallace H.
Black and Eunice Lyle. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in 1947
and married his high school sweetheart, Mary J. Black, in 1950. They were
married 58 years and had two children.
Bill was a member of United
Methodist Church in Lee's Summit. He was a corporal in the United States Marine
Corps., serving from 1946 to 1948 specializing as a 791-Operations Assistant and
an 864-LAA Gun Crewman. He was a tool-and-die machinist and retired from AT&T
Technologies in Lee's Summit.
He loved his family and friends deeply and
was very interested in working on his family's genealogy. He was always
gardening and working out in his yard. Bill and Mary loved to travel with their
friends to Europe, Mexico and throughout the United States. Bill kept many logs
of pictures and videos of his travels throughout his life. His passion for
motorcycles started at a young age. He was in several motorcycle clubs and
achieved several honors for breaking records in hill climbing. He loved the
mountains to "soar with the eagles," trail riding and camping with his friends
and family.
He is survived by his two daughters, Beverly Brown of Kansas
City and Diane and her husband Mike Daugherty of Springfield; his sibling Jack
Black (LaVerne) of Ashland; sister-in-law Betty Black; along with many special
cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Bill was preceded in death
by his parents; brothers Jim, Wes, Bob, and his baby brother Howard. He was also
preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Thelma and Ruth; niece Shirley; and
nephew Ronnie.
Bill touched everyone with his smile, humor, compassion
and love of children. He loved to play cards and "joke around." He will be
missed until we meet again.
We want to thank everyone at the Villages of
Jackson Creek for the loving care and friendships for the past year. Crossroads
Hospice assisted Bill for the past two months making his last few weeks special.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Crossroads Hospice, the
Veterans Home, or your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at langsfordfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Langsford Funeral
Home, 115 S.W. Third St., Lee's Summit, Mo., 64063.
Published Wednesday, May 21, 2014
 William Raymond "Bill"
Starnes, 79, of Bloomington, Ill., died at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014, as a
result of complications from Parkinson's and having suffered a stroke. He died
at his home with his wife and friends by his side.
His funeral was at 11
a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home in
Bloomington. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A
graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Memorial Park Cemetery
in Columbia.
He was born Feb. 18, 1935, in Columbia, the only child of
Levy Adolphus and Helen Miles Starnes. He was previously married to Sharon
Parman, Carolyn Roberts and Judith Ann Dawson. Bill married Jeanne Blair on Dec.
6, 1984. She survives in Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Bill grew up in Columbia, where he played on championship
football teams at Hickman High School and was awarded a football scholarship to
the University of Missouri. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in
agricultural economics in 1961. He was very proud to have been able to work his
way through college, mostly hanging drywall. From 1956-1958, he served in the
United States Marine Corps, proudly protecting the Mojave Desert from his
Headquarters Company payroll desk at the base in 29 Palms, Calif. Bill began his
career with State Farm Insurance Companies at the regional office in Columbia
and transferred to corporate headquarters in 1973. He retired from State Farm
Insurance Cos. in 1990, after 26 years of employment as a staff associate in
service and systems.
Bill was passionate about cars and greatly enjoyed
watching movies. A gentle soul, he cared for all of God's creatures and was
known to feed wild geese and ducks. He would even occasionally save a distraught
mouse trapped in the window well of his home. In his retirement, Bill focused
his attention on helping his wife with household duties and caring for his home
and yard. He loved to take daily long walks on the Constitution Trail.
Perhaps Bill's greatest accomplishment was being a best friend and life partner
to Jeanne.
Bill's family is especially grateful to the chaplain staff of
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center for their caring support.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Semper Fi Fund (semperfifund.org) or to
the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (aspca.org).
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Published Sunday, May 25, 2014
John Roland
Washington, 68, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his home.
Arrangements are pending under the direction of Millard Family Funeral Home
in Columbia. He was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Columbia, the son of the late William
Washington and Evelyn (Coates) Washington. He was united in marriage on Sept.
27, 1984, in Columbia to Juanita (Glover) Washington, who survives.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Sunday, May 25, 2014
 Olin E. Fugit, Jr., 71, of
Rocheport passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his lake home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Parker Funeral
Service. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7 p.m.
Olin was
born Nov. 10, 1942, in Fresno, Calif., to Olin Sr. and Anne Hunt Fugit, who
preceded him in death.
He married Phyllis Hoover 50 years ago and she
survives.
Some of Olin's favorite childhood memories were times spent
with Boy Scout Troop 10, "The Panthers," including adventures at Philmont Scout
Ranch in New Mexico. After graduating from Hickman High School in 1961, he
served with the Missouri Army National Guard 175th MP. Olin and his wife,
Phyllis, shared a passion for politics and have been extremely active in the
local, state and national political scene since the early 80's. Also, during the
1980's, he grew tobacco and raised cattle in southwest Boone County. Olin was a
member of the Huntsdale Baptist Church; served on the Central Missouri Labor
Council; was a member of Elk Club No. 594; and a very active member of the Boone
County Democratic Central Committee. Olin had the opportunity to participate in
several archeological digs in Missouri as well as helped restore several
historic buildings at Boone Junction, located at the Boone County Historical
Society. Also, in his retirement he was very interested in Native American
artifacts and enjoyed attending several pow wows in Missouri. Olin was a retired
union pipefitter, serving with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562.
Other survivors include his son Darin Fugit and wife Angie; three grandchildren,
Carter and Charlie Fugit and Madison Cunningham, all of Columbia; and one
brother, Alan and wife Diane of Captiva Island, Fla.
He was preceded in
death by his daughter-in-law, Jan Fugit.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be given to Boone County Historical Society or the University of Missouri's
Museum of Anthropology.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Thursday, May 29, 2014
Larry
Dean Guthrie, 66, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Parkside
Manor in Columbia of Alzheimer's disease.
Friends will be received from
10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia. A
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217
Business Loop 70 W. in Columbia.
Larry is survived by his loving wife,
Ila Guthrie, and one brother, William Guthrie of Columbia. He is also survived
by his children, De-Lisa Hamilton of Aurora, Colo., Kimberly Wilson, Laura
Wilson and Larry Guthrie Jr. of Columbia; two grandchildren, Olivia Wilson and
Marcus Sias; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Published Tuesday, May 27, 2014
 Eva Nannette "Nan" Crosby,
63, of Liberty passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2014, after a
courageous battle against ALS.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
May 29, at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset, Liberty, Mo., 64068,
with visitation from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the church. Burial at
Fairview Cemetery in Liberty will immediately follow the service.
Nan
was the daughter of Raymond and Emily (Collins) Riggins. She graduated in 1969
from Hickman High School of Columbia. Nan received her Bachelor's in Education
from Central Missouri State and her Master's in Education from Webster
University. She taught 27 years for the North Kansas City School District as a
first grade and special education teacher. Nan was a member of the Liberty UMC
and Xi Gamma Pi. She loved attending to her family's needs and enjoyed knitting,
baking, traveling and serving the community.
Nan married John Crosby on
Nov. 24, 1972, and to this union three children were born: Emily, John Raymond
and Blair.
Survivors include her husband, John, of the home; children,
Emily (Rob) Slaton of Lake Waukomis, John Raymond (Ann) Crosby of Leawood, Kan.,
Blair (Marci) Crosby of Hallsville; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Anna, Allison,
Sam, John Colin, Jax and Fletcher; her father Raymond Riggins of Dumas, Ark.;
and her brother Frank (Elaine) Riggins of Little Rock, Ark.
She was
preceded in death by her mother.
In lieu of flowers, donations are
suggested to either the Missions Team at Liberty UMC or ALS — Keith Worthington
Chapter.
Fond memories of Nan and words of comfort to John and the entire
Crosby Family can be left by logging onto her memorial page at
www.CashattFamilyFunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Cashatt Funeral Home. 816-587-8200.
EVAN LUTHER
WIGGS
December 17, 1952 ~ June 5, 2014
"Full of life and passion, Evan
profoundly touched
the world with his deep love for Jesus
and everyone
around him."
 June 5,
2014, God called home a faithful servant. Evan Luther Wiggs was born in
Columbia, MO to Harris Albert and Reba Laverne Wiggs.
He met and married
Susan Knipmeyer during their years at the University of Missouri. She was the
love of his life during their forty years of marriage.
Evan earned a
Bachelors in Forestry and a Masters in Business Administration. His career in
industrial sales brought him to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
He
also served as a Sunday school teacher, board member, and youth leader in
churches in Missouri, Mississippi, Alaska and Washington.
Evan was a
loving and playful husband, father, and
grandfather. He found joy spending
time with family-cooking
his famous biscuits and gravy, babysitting his
granddaughter, hiking, backpacking and serving selflessly any way he could.
From particle physics and organic chemistry to the theology and history of
church revival, Evan was well read and conversant in a broad range of
disciplines. His extensive and influential writings focused on how these
subjects related to faith and our relationship with God.
Evan found his
true calling as a pastor, counselor, mentor, and international evangelist. He
earned a Theology degree, was ordained to serve in the Ridgefield Nazarene
Church, and later pastored a home church. Evan spoke to congregations and pastor
conferences in Bolivia, Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina, the Philippines, Cambodia
and Kenya. His passion was to show others God's love and power to forgive and
heal. Evan taught ordinary people how to be powerfully used by God in his book
Engines of Heaven.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter and
son-in-law, Katie and Daniel Stark; daughter and son-in-law, Hannah and James
Rogers; grandchildren, Ella Stark and Nathan Gage Stark; and sister and
brother-in-law, Donna and Greg DeClue.
A celebration of Evan's life is
planned for Sat., June 28th, 10:30 a.m., at City Harvest Church in Vancouver.
Evan was a member of The Gideon's International and requested donations
be made in his memory.
To send condolences visit Facebook page "Evan
Luther Wiggs Memorial Page A Celebration of LIFE" and his online guest book at:
www.columbian.com/obits.
Published in The Columbian on June 15, 2014
Published
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
 George "Doodle Bug" Alexander
Crum Jr., 55, of Columbia passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at University
Hospital.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at
Millard Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at noon
Saturday, June 14, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. David
P. Ballenger officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
George was born, Aug. 23, 1955, in Columbia, the son of George A. Crum, Sr.
and Barbara (Johnson) Crum.
George was a 1976 graduate of the David H.
Hickman High School. He was employed by the City of Columbia in the water
treatment division. He was later employed for 18 years by State Farm Insurance
in Columbia, Tulsa, Okla., and Atlanta, Ga. He was the pitcher for the Harry All
Stars baseball team. He enjoyed all sports but especially the St. Louis
Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Braves.
He loved to cook,
enjoyed a variety of foods and was known for his abilities to fry turkey.
George is survived by five sisters, Helen P. Derrick of Bluegrass, Iowa,
Sherley A. Crum Hayes, Joyce M. Williams, Frances M. Bush, Dorothy E. Crum, all
of Columbia; two brothers, William E. (Mary) Crum, Herbert W. (Eunice) Crum Sr.
all of Columbia; two "like brothers" Meredith Vaughan and Ed Tibbs both of
Columbia; three special nieces, Ladonna Crum and Trivia Crum of Columbia and
Tammy Houston of Overland Park, Kan.; a special nephew, Jabbar Crum of Columbia;
two special cousins Beverly Gardner, Racine Vaughn; 16 nieces and nephews; 36
great-nieces and nephews; 44 great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of
loving cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents
George A. (Buck) Crum, Sr. and Barbara O. Johnson Crum; one sister Delmarae
Crum; both maternal and paternal grandparents; seven aunts and four uncles; two
nieces and one nephew.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millard
Family Funeral Home, 12 East Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203. 573-442-7112.
Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Wednesday, June 11, 2014
 Thomas E. Watson, 77, of
Auxvasse, former longtime resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, June 9,
2014, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
Graveside services
with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at the Missouri
State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Tom was born June 27, 1936, to
John and Mary Watson both deceased.
Tom was a Korean War veteran. Tom was
very active in many organizations in Columbia. He volunteered at the VA
Hospital. He will be missed.
Tom is survived by Mr. and Mrs. James and
Peggy Watson of Columbia, Paul Watson of Mokane, and good friend June Lenger of
Ashland. Tom also has many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Tom was also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters: John Watson, Mary
Allen, Mildred Watson, Margaret Mobley and Andrew Watson.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be given to Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Volunteer
Fund or The American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be left
at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
FUNERAL HOME -Richardson Mortuary - Houston
3201
Brookfield Drive, Houston TX
 CATHERINE OKPON, Services
will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft; Houston, TX
77096.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - Viewing 7:00 pm and Vigil Service to
follow at 8:00 pm and Friday, June 20, 2014 - Funeral Mass at 10:00 am.
Interment Houston Memorial Gardens. Catherine J. (Oliver) Okpon was born c.
1954.
According to her family tree, she married Sylvester E. Okpon on
March 17, 1981 in Texas.
Catherine J. (Oliver) Okpon had been residing in
Texas.
Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm
 Jerriah Jordan, 27, of
Columbia passed into eternity on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Finger Lakes State
Park in Boone County.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday,
June 21, at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia. The visitation will be held
from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.
Published Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm
 Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Estep
Feutz, 87, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her home in Columbia.
A
private graveside service will be on Friday, June 19, at Elmwood Cemetery in
Mexico, Mo. The family will welcome friends of Mrs. Feutz from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday at their farm home.
She was born Aug. 7, 1926, to Raymond and
Beulah Estep in Columbia. She was a graduate of Hickman High School and the
University of Missouri.
Before her marriage, Dottie worked for Life
Magazine in New York City in 1948. Together with her husband, E.B Feutz, she
traveled to many continents of the world.
Dottie is best known for her
graciousness, her keen intellect, her optimism, her laugh and her bright, warm
smile. She will be deeply, deeply missed.
Dottie was preceded in death by
her husband of 66 years, E.B. "Fritz" Feutz. Dottie is survived by four
children, Sheryl Feutz-Harter of Plattsburg, Wally Feutz (wife Cindy) of Mexico,
Connie Feutz (husband Paul) of Bellingham, Wash., and Eric Feutz (wife Grace) of
Fayette; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials
may be made to the Missouri Botanical Garden or to a local hospice of your
choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.
Published Monday, June 23, 2014 at 10:45 am
 Danny Ray Griggs, 68, of
Hallsville passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Memorial Funeral Home.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, also at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial
to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born March 10, 1946, in Boone
County to the late Alfred Lemuel and Laura Lillian Crane Griggs. On July 26,
1968, he married Martha Sue Black in Pierpont, and she survives.
Danny
served in the Army from 1966 to 1967 and served in the Vietnam War, receiving
National Defense Service Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Vietnam Service Medal and
Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He enjoyed being a softball and baseball coach in
Hallsville. He loved working with kids. He retired from the Columbia Fire
Department after 22 years of service. He then worked for the Centralia and
Hallsville school systems, retiring from Hallsville School District in 2012
after 18 years of service. He cherished time with his grandchildren.
In
addition to his wife, Martha, he is survived by one son, Kevin Griggs of
Hallsville; one daughter, Kimberly (Fon) Huang of Springfield; four
grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah, Chloe and Jackson Huang of Springfield; and
several close nieces and nephews.
He also is preceded in death by three
sisters and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Columbia Fire Department, 201 Orr St., Columbia, Mo., 65201. Tributes can be
left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
 Billy Anthony
Williams, 57 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, went home to meet the Lord
on June 23, 2014.
He was born April 9, 1957 in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Billy had made his home in San Diego, California before moving to Lorain County
where he has resided for the last eight years.
Billy served proudly in
the United States Navy. During his service during Desert Storm he received the
National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct
Medal, 2 Meritorious Unit Commendation Medals, Navy Expeditionary Medal and two
Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. He was employed as a Paralegal and attended
Columbia University. Billy enjoyed music and had a passion for singing in Church
choir and a band. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was
loved by many.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-four years Francine
Williams (nee: Mealey); his son Marcus Williams and his daughter Marlayna
Williams both of Lorain; his sister Ruth Ann Williams of Watseka, Illinois and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Waymon
and Aleen Mardelle William (nee: Ray).
Friends may call Sunday, June 29,
2014, from 2-6 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.
Published Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 12:00 am
 Phillip Monroe Buckler,
56, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
There will be a
visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Broadway Christian Church,
with a funeral service to follow at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, also at Broadway
Christian Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was
born on Oct. 13, 1957, in Columbia to Kenneth W. and Julia (Bennett) Buckler.
He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1980, with his bachelor’s
degree in chemistry.
On April 8, 2001, he married Toni Stark, and she
survives.
Survivors also include his children, Alexandra Boucher (husband
Andrew), William Buckler and Gracelyn Buckler; granddaughter, Emma Boucher; and
parents, Julia and Kenneth Buckler, all of Columbia.
Phillip was preceded
in death by his sister, Deborah Ann Buckler; grandparents, Charles and Virginia
Bennett and Wren and Hattie Buckler; and uncle, Noble Bennett.
Phillip
enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing and showing horses. He was a fantastic cook and
even better at barbecuing. As a Mizzou alumni, he supported the Tigers but was
also a fan of Hickman High School athletics, St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City
Chiefs.
He loved vacationing in Hawaii and planned to retire there.
Phillip loved his family and cherished his children. He was a devoted
husband, father, grandpa and son.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Gracelyn Monroe Le’i’a Buckler College Fund, or to The
Broadway Christian Church Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Memorial Funeral Home.
Published Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 12:00 am
 Michael David Fritz, 72, of
Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Indianapolis.
A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, in the Robertson Chapel
at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Family will receive
friends following the service.
Michael graduated from the University of
Missouri with a master’s degree in construction management. He had worked in the
steel industry for 40 years, retiring as vice president of a structural steel
manufacturer in Pittsburgh.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years,
Margaret McTurnan Fritz; daughters, Angela Fritz and Polly Zielaskowski;
grandchildren, Alec and Lauren Zielaskowski and Wyatt Fritz; and sister, Marsha
Fredericks.
Arrangements are handled by Flanner and Buchanan-Broad
Ripple.
Published Sunday, July 6, 2014
at 12:00 am
 Frances
Taylor Payne, always called Tatie, 91, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Calvary Episcopal
Church, 123 S. Ninth St., with a reception following at the church.
Tatie
Payne, the youngest of two daughters, was born on May 3, 1923, to William Denny
and Frances Bandy Taylor in Roanoke, Va. Tatie’s mother, a Virginia native, met
her father while a student at the University of Missouri. In 1934, Tatie, her
parents and older sister, Nancy, moved from Virginia to Columbia, her father’s
birthplace. After graduation from Hickman High School in 1940, Tatie attended
the University of Missouri, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma social
sorority and Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honorary society. She graduated from the
University of Missouri in 1944 with two degrees: One from the College of Arts
and Science and one from the School of Journalism.
Tatie served in the
American Red Cross in Europe in World War II and was stationed in France and
Germany. Tatie married Thomas Johnson Payne, her childhood friend and Columbia
native on Oct. 8, 1948. The couple initially settled down in Chicago, where
Tatie worked in advertising for Marshall Field’s. Tatie and Tom relocated back
to Columbia in 1952 and enjoyed 54 years of a great marriage. Tom, a CPA, was a
founding partner of Williams Keepers in Columbia. They had four children: Ann
Payne Cleek (John Cleek) of Columbia, Taylor Payne (Jenny Payne) of Evansville,
Ind., Bill Payne of Columbia and John Payne (Ed Wynne) of San Jose, Costa Rica.
Tatie Payne became a realtor in 1965 and opened her own company, Tatie
Payne, Inc., in 1970. She was only the second woman in Columbia at that time to
open and own her own real estate company. She became an early affiliate of
Coldwell Banker and ran a very successful company with many wonderful agents.
During her career, Tatie served as president of the Women’s Council of Realtors
and also as president of the Columbia Board of Realtors. In 1981, she was chosen
to serve on the Board of Directors of Centerre Bank, a distinction open to few
Columbia women in that era. She retired from Centerre’s Board of Directors in
1991.
Tatie was a member of the Cecile Taylor circle of King’s Daughters,
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and Calvary Episcopal Church. Tatie and
Tom enjoyed their retirement at their place at Lake of the Ozarks and wintered
in southern Florida. They loved to travel, take cruises or just sit by the fire
and visit.
In addition to her children and their spouses, Tatie is
survived by five grandchildren and five (soon to be seven) great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Cecile Taylor Sheldon Fund, c/o Kathy Digges, 7
Bingham Road, Columbia, Mo. 65203, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association or
Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo. 65201.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 10:17 am
 Thomas “Rex” Stone, 72, of
Columbia passed away Friday, July 4, 2014.
A private memorial will be
held.
Rex was born Oct. 5, 1941, to Ruby Elizabeth Perkins Stone and
Thomas Henry Stone of Columbia. Rex lived in Columbia and California. He
attended Hickman High School, where he was active in theater, choir and baseball
and participated in many choirs throughout the years. Rex had a career in sales
and worked at the Phoenix House later in life.
Rex was well-known for his
beautiful singing voice and sense of humor.
Survivors include daughters
Landi Stone (Jonathan Wood) of Los Angeles, Calif., Shannon Stone of Kansas City
and Jenness Stone of Louisville, Ky.; son Matthew DeClue of Potosi; sister
Shirley Bolli Youngs of New Port Richey; and niece Terri Casey of Corbin, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Published Monday, July 21, 2014, updated August 15, 2014
 Kary Lilburn Kabler, 68, of
Columbia, died July 4, 2014. He was born August 12, 1945 to Mary Katherine
Dorman Kabler and Lilburn Walton Kabler who preceded him in death.
Kary
attended Hickman High School and the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he
received a BS and MEd in secondary education. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta
Fraternity. In 1968, he married Margaret Grayson Neate who survives. That same
year, he was inducted into the U.S. Army where he served for two years as an
officer in the Adjutant General Corps at Ft. Lee, VA.
Following Kary’s
discharge in 1970, the Kablers returned to Columbia where Kary became President
of the family retail business, Neate’s. During his years as a Downtown Columbia
merchant, Kary was dedicated to furthering the strength of Columbia’s Downtown
area. He served as president of the newly formed Central Columbia Association,
was President of its successor organization Downtown Columbia, Inc., Interim
Director of the Special Business District and, after selling his business,
remained active Downtown as a member of the Special Business District’s Board of
Directors.
Kary was also a member of the Boards of Directors of the
Downtown Rotary Club, the MS Society and the Missouri Symphony Society. After
his retirement, he was actively involved with SCORE, helping counsel people who
wanted to start small businesses of their own.
His leisure-time interests
included fishing, travel, the MU Tigers, and Cardinal baseball.
In
addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Kim Kabler Rootes (Mrs.
George Minor Rootes) of Spring, Texas, and a nephew, John Minor Rootes and his
family of San Rafael, CA.
The family will receive friends at the home for
a celebration of Kary’s life on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 4-7.
Memorials are suggested to: National MS Society (Restricted to Research), 197
Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146.
Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Martha Jane (Estes) Baker died July 6, 2014, at
her home in Orlando, Florida. She was 93.
 Mrs. Baker was born February
8, 1921, in Warsaw, Missouri, to Samuel Richard and Leitha Haden Estes. The
family later moved to Columbia, where she attended Grant Elementary, Jefferson
Junior High, and Hickman High School, graduating in 1937. She was a graduate of
Christian (now Columbia) College and the University of Missouri, receiving a
B.A. in Arts and Sciences in 1941. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Delta
Gamma.
She married Allen Baker in 1941.
Mrs. Baker worked as a
secretary to the vice-president at Stephens College and later as a co-owner of
Baker-McClintic, an air conditioning and heating wholesale company, retiring in
December 1981.
She served on the boards of the Boone County Division of
the American Heart Association, Missouri Affiliate, and the Foundation of
Missouri United Methodist Church. She had also served as a volunteer for Meals
on Wheels, the Food Bank, and at Boone Hospital Center. She had been a member of
Altrusa Club of Columbia. She was a member of Missouri United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Lyman Allen Baker, Jr., and wife Dr. Talat Rahman
of Orlando, Florida; a daughter, Rebecca Baker and husband Joseph Abraham of
Republic, Washington; two granddaughters, Cynthia Baker and husband Brian Howard
of San Antonio, Texas, and Dr. Ellen Baker and husband Daniel Holt of New York
City; a grandson, Nameer Baker, of Irvine, California; and three
great-granddaughters, Talia and Eva Howard of San Antonio, Texas, and Rachel
Baker-Holt of New York City. Her husband and a son, Richard Matthews Baker, died
earlier.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be sent to Columbia College, to the Missouri Symphony
Society, or to the Missouri United Methodist Church.
Published Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:50 am
 Robert “Bob” L. Hunt, 63, of
Columbia died Saturday, July 12, 2014. He died at home with his loving family.
Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, with military honors
at 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.
Bob was born April 14,
1951, in Columbia, the son of L.B. Hunt and Anna Coleman Hunt. They preceded him
in death. Also preceding him in death were brother William Donald Breedlove and
sister Ruth Breedlove Davison.
After graduating from Hickman High School
in 1970, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was trained in a Mechanized
Infantry Unit and served in Germany for two years. Bob worked for Tincher Auto
Service, Martin Auto Service and Albert Motors and retired from Fletcher Honda
in fall 2013.
Bob and Michelle Houk married in Columbia in 1988.
Bob is survived by his wife, Michelle of the home; Kellie Ann Boyes (Davin),
grandchildren Jake and Jaden of Independence; Nicholas Robert Hunt and partner
(Michelle Hubbard), grandchildren Riley and Hailey of Lincoln. Bob is survived
by brothers Bernard Hunt (Jan), Earle Breedlove and Eddie Breedlove (Linda), all
of Columbia; and uncle to beloved nieces and nephews.
Bob was a lifelong
resident of Columbia and enjoyed deer hunting, NASCAR and riding his
Harley-Davidson.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the Wounded
Warriors Project or Hospice Compassus in care of Memorial Funeral Home.
You may leave condolences at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, July 17, 2014
 Robert McCown, 89, of
Columbia passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Parker Funeral
Service. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born Aug. 4, 1924,
to Robert Moses and Jessie Jacobs McCown.
He was a Hickman High School
graduate Class of 1942.
Robert married Darlene Burnett on Sept. 18, 1959,
and she survives.
Robert was inducted into the U.S. Army Signal Corps at
Fort Leavenworth, Kan., on March 17, 1943. He was sent overseas on Dec. 7, 1943,
to Oran, North Africa, and Constantine, North Africa, and spent approximately
two years overseas. After being discharged, he worked for 43 years at Missouri
Telephone Co., which later became General Telephone Co. in Columbia.
Robert loved to play baseball, hunt, fish and any other outdoor activity.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Columbia; and many nieces, nephews
and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his twin sister, Ruth; sister Lucille England; and sister Neydine
McCown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Food Bank for
Central & Northeast Missouri or the charity of donor’s choice.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Tuesday, July 29, 2014
 Kenneth Allen Sappington,
60, of Columbia died Thursday, July 17, 2014.
A celebration of Kenny’s
life will be held at a later date.
He was born to the late Emmett B. and
Mayola Sappington on Nov. 19, 1953, in Columbia.
He spent his life in
Columbia and had a career in the banking industry. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing and was a supporter of Ducks Unlimited.
He is survived by one
sister, Deb Duren of Columbia; and two nieces.
In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited or Columbia Second Chance. In memory of
Kenny, the family asks that you sit on your porch enjoying your family and
friends and remember the good times.
Condolences may be left for the
family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Tuesday, July 22, 2014
 Mary Elizabeth Lister Snell,
62, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family Sunday, July 20,
2014.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24,
at Memorial Funeral Home.
Mary grew up and remained in Columbia. She
attended Sacred Heart, Jeff Junior, Hickman High schools and the University of
Missouri. She was a respiratory therapist and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital,
Columbia Regional Hospital and Kilgore’s Sleep Center.
In the past six
years, Mary spent as much time as possible with her grandson, whom she adored.
She loved to travel with friends and family, recently parasailing and skydiving
for the first time.
She is survived by her son, Michael; grandson Devan;
mother Margaret Lister; sister Polly Kleinman; sister Elizabeth Lister; numerous
nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends.
She
is preceded in death by her father, John Lister.
She will be missed by
everyone who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to
Hospice Compassus.
Published Wednesday, July
30, 2014
 Elizabeth
Charlene St. Aubin, 76, of Columbia passed away Saturday morning, July 26, 2014,
at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University Hospital and Clinics.
Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Edina, with graveside service to follow.
Charlene was born March 8,
1938, on a farm near Edina, to Leslie Klote and Virginia Howerton Klote. The
family moved to Columbia in 1953. Charlene graduated from Hickman High School in
1956.
She is survived by her son Mark St. Aubin and wife, Jeannette, of
St. Charles; daughter Leslie Culver and husband, Markus, of Houston, Texas;
sister Margaret Schlepphorst of Quincy, Ill.; brother Bill Klote; sister Ann Cox
and husband, Ron, of Columbia; grandson James Brown and wife, Amanda, of
Houston, Texas; granddaughter Alexandra Elizabeth Brown, also of Houston, Texas;
grandsons Christopher and Colin St. Aubin of St. Charles; eight nieces and
nephews; and fourteen great-nieces and -nephews.
She is preceded in death
by her parents; sister Ramona; and brother Jerry Klote.
She will be
missed by her children and siblings, friends who knew her as “Charlie” and
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews who all knew her as
“Boo.”
She loved NASCAR racing, country music, word puzzles and jigsaw
puzzles.
Published Thursday, August 7, 2014
 Jo-Ann Mitchell, 77,
of Columbia passed away at University Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Millard
Family Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roderick L. Williams Sr. officiating.
She was born May 14, 1937, in Columbia, the daughter of Roy Graves Sr. and
Rowena (Brooks) Yancey.
She was married to Abraham Lincoln Mitchell, who
preceded her in death. To this union, one son was born, Abraham Lincoln Mitchell
Jr., who survives in Minneapolis.
Jo-Ann began her high school career at
Douglass High School and then became a member of the first students to integrate
David H. Hickman High School as a member of the class of 1956. Jo-Ann lived in
Minneapolis and Chicago for many years before returning to Columbia where she
became a community activist. She was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist
Church. She loved to crochet and sew. She was at home in the kitchen and liked
to experiment with a variety of recipes.
Jo-Ann is survived by her son;
four brothers: Roy (Yvonne) Graves, Jr. of Denver, Colo., Donald (Jackie) Graves
of Denver, Colo., Anthony Yancey of Dallas, Texas, James (Stephanie) Yancey, Jr.
of Dallas, Texas; one sister: Andrea Yancey of Columbia; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jo-Ann
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister: Jessie Inez
Turner.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millard Family Funeral
Home, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo., 65203. 573-442-7112.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Monday, August 4, 2014
Zetta Elizabeth Bedsworth Burks, 97, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014,
in Columbia.
Private family services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, at
Memorial Cemetery.
Zetta was born Oct. 12, 1916, in Callaway County to
Lamar and Eva Atterberry Bedsworth. She was a graduate of David H. Hickman High
School and the University of Missouri, Columbia. On May 8, 1959, she married
Stanley L. Burks, and he preceded her in death. She retired from Mid State
Distributing after thirty years of service.
Zetta is survived by her
daughter Mannon L. Burks of Columbia; granddaughter, Tracey Sapp of Belleville,
Ill.; great-grandson Cole Sapp of Columbia; nieces, Delores (Danny) Melloway and
Elaine Wehmeyer of Columbia, Nancy (Robert) Thurston and nephew, Randy (Celia)
McMullen of Greensboro, N.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to New
Horizons Methodist Church, 1020 S. El Chapparral Drive in Columbia, where she
was an active member until her health began to fail or to The Bluffs Memorial
Fund, 3105 Bluff Creek Drive in Columbia, who provided exceptional care to her
since 2009.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014
 Johnny B. Johnson, 66, of
Columbia passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Boone Hospital.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation
from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Johnny was born on Oct. 7, 1948. He was a member of Sugar Grove
Baptist Church. He retired from the University of Missouri after 35 years of
service. Johnny loved fishing, hunting, sports, traveling and spending time with
his family.
He is survived by his children, Sarah Tabe, John Johnson, and
Kimberly Kelley and husband, Vonzell; one brother, Fred Johnson and friend,
Sarah Miller; sister-in-law, Allean Johnson; grandchildren, Anastacia Carter,
Kimberly Tabe, DeOntay Counce, JonDale Johnson, Marquail Johnson, Zana Churchill
Johnson, RaZhon Churchill Johnson, DaJha Kelley, Vonzell Kelley III, Shayquila
Heath and Arious Heath; great-grandchildren, Charles Carter III and Amauri
Coleman; his special friend, Ethel Brown; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Minnie
Johnson; two brothers and three sisters; and one nephew.
Tributes can be
left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by St. Louis Cremation Funeral & Cremations Services, St.
Louis/Ballwin, MO
 Dennis
Kunzler, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2014 surrounded by
his family, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Cheryl
(Pollvogt) Kunzler. Loving father of Leigh Kunzler and Kevin (Jasmyn Clift)
Kunzler. Doting grandfather of Lola Reily Ostroska. Dennis is survived by his
mother, Angloria Kunzler, predeceased by his father Vernon Kunzler. Caring and
loyal brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Dennis will be
greatly missed by many.
Dennis was born in Columbia, MO, but spent the
last 35 years of his life in St. Louis. He was a carpenter by trade, member of
Local 5. After retirement as a carpenter he worked for a transit company,
delivering trucks all over the country and Canada. He so enjoyed the travel this
job allowed him to do.
Dennis was an avid motorcyclist, beginning to ride
very early in his life. He took many trips throughout the country with any
number of friends or alone and before his illness tried to ride every Sunday
morning.
Dennis dedicated the past ten years participating in Ride for
Kids, a group of motorcyclists hosting rides throughout the country to benefit
the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. He traveled to rides all over the country
and his last Ride for Kids was May 18, 2014 in Franklin, TN.
Private
memorial service. Contributions can be made to St Louis Ride for Kids
www.rideforkids.org or the Epilepsy Foundation www.epilepsy.com
A
celebration of his life will be held on August 23, 2014, from 10 am to 12:30 pm
at the Spinks Pavilion at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St
Louis, MO 63110
Published Monday, August 11,
2014
 Micheal Ray
Perkins Sr., 64, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at home
surrounded by family after battling cancer for eight months.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Visitation
will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Burial
will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mike was born on Nov. 23, 1949, in
Columbia, to Fred and Mary Lou Ray Perkins.
Mike graduated from Hickman
High School in 1968.
He married Lauren Sipe in Columbia on April 13,
2014, and she survives. A lifetime resident of Columbia, Mike joined his father
in the construction business in the 70’s and continued building homes in
Columbia until 2009. Mike was employed as an over the road driver for Maverick
Transportation from 2009 to 2014. He was a well respected builder and was active
for both the Columbia Home Builders Association where he was a past president
and the Local Planning and Zoning Commission where he served for 10 years.
He is survived by two sons Micheal R. Perkins Jr. and wife, Deseri of
Columbia, James E. Perkins and wife, Susan of Columbia; a daughter Justine E.
Sipe of Columbia; two sisters Donna Ray and husband, Bruce, of Clovis, Calif.,
Carol Hucker and husband, Richard, of Lakewood, Colo.; eight grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Fred Perkins.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cancer
Research Center or to the charity of donor’s choice; c/o Bach-Yager Funeral
Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Online condolences and
tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Thursday,
September 4, 2014
 Larry
Eugene Rouse, 73, of Waynesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug.
15, 2014.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, in Columbia
at a time and location to be determined.
A native of Columbia, he was a
son of the late Charles and Mary Dey Rouse.
He was an alumnus of the
University of Missouri and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In
Columbia, he attended and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are his children, Rashelle R. Young and her husband, Steven, of Aliso
Viejo, Calif., and Laura S. Olson and her husband, Darcy, of Fargo, N.D.;
siblings Charles W. Rouse and his wife, Jodi, of Charleston, S.C., William K.
Rouse and his wife, Maria, of Anchorage, Alaska, Wallace Murray and his wife,
Joyce, of Paso Robles, Calif., Whit Murray and his wife, Sandy, of Sioux Falls,
S.D., and Alice Callison and her husband, Joseph, of Houston, Texas;
grandchildren Jaimeson C. Adam, Ashlynn D. Olson and Emmy June Olson; and the
mother of his children, Bonnie Rouse.
Condolences may be made to the
family at www.AshevilleMortuaryServices.com.
Gwendolyn “Joy” Joyce Alexander
August 28, 2014
Cape Coral Daily Breeze
 Gwendolyn "Joy"
Joyce Alexander, 71, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 in Cape
Coral. She was born Jan. 28, 1943 in Richmond Heights, MO to Forrest and Isla
Crane, now deceased.
Joy was of the Episcopal faith. She grew up in
Columbia, MO where she graduated from Hickman High School class of 1961 and
attended the University of Missouri. She was involved in the Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, 4-H and PTA while raising her four children. Joy was a passionate
genealogist and family historian, sharing her knowledge and research with many.
An avid knitter, she worked at Lucille's in Columbia and taught knitting and
crocheting. She also enjoyed sewing, needlework and weaving and could rarely be
found without her hands busy on a special project. She shared a love of
gardening with her husband and countless visits from her grandchildren. A fun
and competitive game player, she enjoyed playing cards and board games with
family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved husband of over 52
years, Bill Alexander of Cape Coral; four children, Alisa Biache (Andy) of
Alexandria, VA, W. Brock Alexander (Kara) of St. George, UT, David Alexander
(Donna) of San Clemente, CA and John Alexander (Alison) of Addis, LA; one
brother, John Crane (Joy) of Wilbraham, MA; as well as 14 grandchildren,
Kaitlin, David, Ryan, Allison, Anna, Adeline, Adam, Hannah, Shands, Sayre,
Connor, Brady, Aiden, and Evan.
Private memorial services will be held at
a later date.
Memorial contributions in memory of Joy Alexander are
suggested to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Cir, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.
Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be
found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:25 am
 Judith Katherine “Judy”
McPeters, 72, of Festus died Aug. 21, 2014, at her home. Ms. McPeters was the
owner and operator of The Total Look Beauty Salon in Festus until her
retirement. Born Aug. 20, 1942, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late
Constance Lorene (McArthy) and Eldon Visser.
She is survived by a special
friend: Tom Sitek of Wildwood; one son: James “Pete” (Tracy) McPeters of Festus;
two daughters: Jennifer L. (Ricky) Fowler of Creve Coeur and Elizabeth (Lyle)
Speciale of Chandler, Ariz,; a sister: Joan (Herman) Neiman of Highland, Ill.; a
brother-in-law: Ron Karberg; seven grandchildren: Maison Oberle, Jamison Oberle,
Remington McPeters, Maclayne McPeters, Gabrielle Fields, Sydney Fields and
Jarrick Fowler; and one great-granddaughter: Karleigh Dilworth. She was preceded
in death by two sisters: Carol Karberg and Constance Visser.
Memorial
services were held Aug. 24 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Memorials may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were under the direction of
Vinyard Funeral Home.
Published
Sunday, August 24, 2014
 Martha Sue Singleton,
76, of Columbia passed away at her home on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Parker Funeral
Service, 22 N. Tenth St. Private burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Martha was born on March 21, 1938, in Columbia to James Cecil and Sue Mae
Edwards Grant. She married Donald Lee Singleton on Oct. 27, 1957, and he
preceded her in death on June 4, 2007. She loved playing cards, antiquing and
tinkering around the house with Don. They refinished furniture together and
cared for their flower garden. Most of all, she was a loving and caring woman.
She is survived by her two sons, Randall Lee Singleton and wife, Sherene, of
Lexington, Ky., and John Singleton and wife, Heidi, of St. Louis; three
daughters, Susan Singleton, Brenda Marie Singleton and Stephanie Arroyo and
husband, Timothy, all of Columbia; four brothers, Don Grant of Punta Gorda, and
Bobby, Russell and James Earl Grant, all of Columbia; three sisters, Lois
Garrett of Fayette and Mary Lou Ballenger and Patsy Watt, both of Harrisburg; 10
grandchildren, Spencer, Taylor, Alexa and Skylor Singleton, Ella and Quinn
Singleton, Morgan Carter, Jessica Cropp and Haley Chadderdon and husband, Ben,
and Madison Arroyo; four great-grandchildren, Jaslyn and Elijah Singleton, Ayden
Cropp and Ava Chadderdon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Don; and sister, Claudia Butzin.
Memorial contributions may be
made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published
Sunday, August 24, 2014
 June Wahllel Kingery, 82, of
Columbia died Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Graveside
services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Bethlehem Cemetery near
Harrisburg. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. at Parker Funeral Service.
June was born on July 9, 1932, in Columbia to Roy H. and Maurine A. Whitesides
Fenton. She was married to Eugene “Gene” Kingery on Oct. 19, 1963, and he
survives. June never met a stranger. She loved her dogs and horses and loved to
go to the mountains. She was a graduate of Hickman High School and lived most of
her life in Boone County.
She is survived by her husband, Gene, of the
home; three sisters-in-law, Darlene Flood of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sue Fenton of
Columbia and Lois Jean Fenton of Mountain Grove; two cousins, Joyce Murray and
Mary Ann Tekotte and their families of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 1316 Parkade
Blvd., Columbia, Mo. 65203.
Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Wednesday, August 27, 2014
 Michael James Tufts,
born May 31, 1989, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at South Hampton Nursing
Home in Columbia. He fought hard for the last 20 months since a motor vehicle
collision caused by an underage drunk driver Dec. 6, 2012, that placed him in a
comatose state.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29,
and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop
70 West in Columbia. Actual funeral service will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday,
also at Memorial Funeral Home with internment at Bellefontaine Cemetery, 4947
West Florissant Ave., St. Louis, Mo., 63115, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
He loved being a reserve police officer with the New Bloomfield Police
Department and had also gained much experience as a jailer with Miller County.
He hoped someday to be a Missouri State Trooper.
He was a country boy who
loved to fish and work on cars. He loved spending time with his family, friends,
and especially with his beloved girlfriend Charise Garrett.
He was the
fourth of six children and is survived by his father Robert Tufts, mother
Patricia Tufts; and siblings Rebecca Abadi, Marilyn Nole, Kimberly Jordan,
Steven Tufts and Katherine Tufts. He is also survived by two nieces and two
nephews, Ethan Abadi, Kylie O’Konsky, Adam O’Konsky, Leyla Abadi and another
nephew due in February.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
donations be made to the Michael Tufts Memorial Fund, 2600 North Lake of the
Woods Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Published
Friday, August 29, 2014
 John T. Barnes, 91, a
longtime Columbia resident, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, in Wichita, Kan.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at Memorial Funeral
Home in Columbia. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, also at
Memorial Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was
born in Hallsville on Sept. 14, 1922, to the late John T. and Virginia Stone
Barnes. On Jan. 16, 1943, he married Mae Doty in Little Rock, Ark., and she
preceded him in death.
John served in the U.S. Army in France in World
War II and graduated with the help of the GI Bill from the University of
Missouri with a bachelor’s in agriculture. He spent his working career with the
Missouri Farmers Association (MFA) and Shelter Insurance Cos.
He is
survived by John T. “Jay” Barnes III (Shirley) of Wichita, Kan., and Robert Gene
“Bob” Barnes (Susan) of Fair Grove; two grandchildren, Jason Lee Barnes (Rachel)
of Springfield and Shanyn Mae Barton of Fair Grove; and two great-grandchildren,
Kaleb and Kaylin Barton of Fair Grove.
John also was preceded in death by
his brothers and sisters.
Memorial donations in John’s name are
encouraged by the family to the Columbia Humane Society, Kansas Humane Society
or to the charity of your choice.
Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, August 31, 2014
 Frances Joy Semon, 84, of
Columbia passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014.
Private family services
will be held.
Frances was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Columbia to Gustav
Julius and Esther Johanna Koch Schotte.
She was a life-long farmer in
Boone County and was happiest when she was out on the tractor. She was also an
excellent cook and for years prepared Saturday dinner for her family. She
enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with loved ones.
Survivors
include two daughters, Lorelei (Lora) Crane and husband A.D., and Lauretta
Enochs, both of Columbia; three granddaughters, Stacy Mahan, Shawna Crane, both
of Columbia, and Betsy Enochs of Fulton; and two great-grandsons, Lane and Cole.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Online condolences may be
left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Sunday, August 31, 2014
 Shirley Jean
Johnson, 75, of Columbia, joined her savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Aug. 28,
2014, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Services will be at
noon Monday, Sept. 1, at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10
a.m. Interment will be at a later date.
Shirley fought a 30-year battle
with Parkinson’s Disease with courage, strength, and grace. She was a loving
wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an executive secretary at Shelter
Insurance for 32 years and loved her work. Shirley was also a very active member
in her church. She taught Sunday school and touched many lives along her
journey. She was a very compassionate, loving person to all she met and she
loved The Lord.
Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life,
Wayne. She had three children, all of Columbia: Sherre Mullins and husband,
Scotty; Terry Johnson and wife, Debra; and Chad Johnson and wife, Barb. She had
seven grandchildren she adored: Jade Epperson, Cole Epperson, Breanna Johnson,
Corey Johnson, Emily Johnson, Dakota Johnson, and Austin Johnson.
The
family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Columbia Manor
Care Center for their loving care of Shirley in her last year.
In lieu of
flowers, please send donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
research at www.Michaeljfox.org.
Eddie Gross:
Life Coach, Basketball Coach
 Eddie B. Gross, Columbia
native, Hickman High School graduate and Vietnam War veteran passed away Monday,
September 8 at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California. He
was 66.
After graduating from Hickman in 1967, where he starred for three
years with best friend Ken Griffin on Jim McLeod-coached basketball teams — and
nicknamed "The Blanket" for his tenacious defense — Eddie enlisted in the Navy.
He served aboard the battleship USS New Jersey from 1967 to 1969.
After
discharge, he moved to San Diego where the weather was a natural fit for his
sunny disposition, and later moved his mother to San Diego to be near him.
Having grown up in difficult circumstances, Eddie was determined to pass
along what he had learned and to help young people see their way to healthy and
productive lives.
He spent his entire career counseling thousands of
at-risk young people and coached dozens of high school and junior college
basketball players to success on the court and off. Many of his protegees played
at Division I schools; several went on to the NBA. His last team, the Sweetwater
High School Red Devils, won 27 straight games before being defeated in the State
playoffs.
Eddie attended UC San Diego from 1969 - 1970; San Diego City
College from 1972 — 1980; earned both his Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude)
and Master of Science degrees from Springfield College Massachusetts, in 2004
and 2006 respectively.
Eddie and his wife Karyn Driessen found particular
joy in recent years visiting his friends and relatives in Columbia. They
especially enjoyed reconnecting with his Kewpies classmates at his 45th high
school reunion and deeply appreciate their daily support over the past months
and throughout his final illness, acute myeloid leukemia.
Eddie is
survived by his wife Karyn of San Diego, sons James
and Anthony Jerome Gross,
daughter Julia Childs Andrews, six grandchildren, and siblings James Joetta
Gross, Randy King and Ann King.
Remembrances may be sent online to
Favorite Stories, Fondest Memories of Coach Gross AKA Eddie Gross.
Written by Larre Johnson, ’67 Kewpie Classmate
Published Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 12:00 am
 Mavis P. Thomas, 99,
died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
A private family remembrance is planned for
a later date.
Mavis P. Thomas was the daughter of Richard E. Palmer and
Ruth Harner Palmer of Columbia and sister to Rienzo, Aurevia, Waldo, and Aldus
(Sam), all deceased. She graduated from the University of Missouri and taught
for three years at Columbia’s Benton Elementary School until marrying George
Isaiah Thomas in 1940 and moving to the East Coast where she taught for another
36 years.
She is survived by her daughter Joyce Thomas and son-in-law
Robert Castleberry of Eugene, Ore.; by her grandsons, Ian and Ben Novinger, and
their respective wives, Angie Novinger and Amy Hawkins; and by granddaughter
Shelley Zucker and her husband Adam Zucker; by step-grandchildren John and Peter
Degner; and by great-grandchildren Austin and Skyler Novinger and Noah and Anya
Zucker.
Her husband George; daughter Laurel; and grandson Ward Degner
died previously.
Mavis enjoyed the last 17 years at Eugene’s Cascade
Manor where she was known for her friendliness, kindness and independence, and
for sharing her creative flower arrangements.
Recent life highlights
include Noah’s violin playing and Anya’s artwork.
Her family and friends
remember her remarkable story telling and scrabble ability, her respect for hard
working people, her loving support over many years and her strong will.
Any gifts in memory of Mavis can be made to the SMART Reading Program, 525 Mill
St., Springfield, Ore., 97477, or the Eugene Public Library.
Published Sunday, September 14, 2014
 Gertrude Hester Bryant,
94, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation
will be held from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will take
place at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gertrude Bryant was born on Dec. 12,
1919, in Stephens, the daughter of Charles Leslie and Beulah Alice Thacker
Eldridge. She married Wilbur E. Bryant on June 22, 1940, in Dixon, and he
preceded her in death.
Gertrude moved to Columbia when she was 10 years
old and graduated from Hickman High School in 1938. She worked for the State of
Missouri as an ART in medical records for 29 years.
Gertrude enjoyed
flowers, sewing, singing and volunteering for the National Federation of the
Blind. She was an active member of her church, and she had a caring heart for
hospitality in helping others.
Survivors include one son, James Dale
Bryant; one daughter, Debbie Dupree; grandchildren, Vickie Rae Traylor, Beth
Bryant, Laurel Bryant, Steven Bupree, Christian Dupree, Daniela Dupree and Jesse
Dupree; and great-grandchildren, Joshua Clark, Isabella Dupree, Abigail Dupree,
Ambrose Layton and Marta Dupree.
Memorial contributions are suggested to
National Federation of the Blind, local Columbia chapter, 3910 Tropical Lane,
Columbia, or American Diabetes Association, 1316 Parkade Blvd., Columbia.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, September 17, 2014
  Wayne
Bartlett “Bart” Maxwell, 52, of Rocheport, entered into rest on Saturday, Sept.
13, 2014, in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones.
A Masonic service
will be held at noon on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memorial Funeral home. Funeral
services will be conducted by the Rev. Mark White. Burial will follow
immediately at the Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.
to noon, prior to services.
Bart was born in Jefferson City to Charlie
and Carolyn Wilson Maxwell on Feb. 12, 1962. He attended Hickman High School. On
May 5, 1984, he married the love of his life Mary Turner. Bart worked as a Tow
truck driver for Tiger Towing, Carl’s Towing, and I-70 towing, and was also
employed with FedEx. He recently was employed as a driver for Freie Trucking of
New Franklin. He joined Ancient Landmark Lodge #356 in 2006.
Bart had
many interests in his free time. He enjoyed hunting on his family farm, Nascar
racing, shopping, competition barbecuing with his buddy Alan, family dinners and
poker nights with family and friends. One of the highlights of his life was
letting his grandson Eli ride in his lap and honking his horn as he drove around
the yard.
Bart is survived by his wife Mary; parents Charlie and Carolyn
Maxwell; his brother James (Julie) Maxwell; daughter Megan (Leon) Bontrager; son
Cody Wayne Maxwell; grandson Eli Turner Bontrager; his mother-in-law Francis
Gentry Turner, all of Rocheport; and a number of extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Eli Bontrager or Shriners
Hospital in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Bus Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo.,
65202.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the many family and
friends who have shown such great support during this difficult time. Bart will
remain in our hearts forever.
Published
Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 12:00 am
 Allen Dale Thornton, 80,
passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Mission, Texas.
Graveside services
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Columbia Cemetery, 30 E. Broadway in
Columbia.
Dale was born in Columbia to Roy and Theresa Thornton. He was
raised in Columbia and graduated in the Hickman High Class of 1952. He married
Patricia Skeen in 1958, and they had two children, Kevin and Cindy. In 1969, he
married Janet Houghton Green. She brought into the marriage two daughters, Nina
Anne and Kelly. They were married for 45 years and had one son, Denny.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, Ted and Jerry; one
sister, Doris; and son Denny.
Dale is survived by children, Kevin and
wife Sandy, Cindy and husband Tim; step-children, Nina Anne Green, Kelly Taylor
and husband Carl; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nephews
and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation
Army, 1108 W. Ash St. in Columbia.
Published
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Walter Harvey Maupin, 89, of Eldon, formerly of
Columbia, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014.
Graveside services will be
held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland.
Harvey Maupin was born on Nov. 25, 1924, in Columbia, the son
of Wilbert Sitton and Mona Irene Sandker Maupin. He married Dilla Lue Enochs on
June 21, 1945, in Columbia, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 2009.
Mr. Maupin was owner/operator of M&M Construction, was a member of First
Assembly of God Church and first president of Columbia Diamond Council and
coached boys’ baseball teams for more than 30 years. He was an avid sports fan,
a lifelong carpenter, past president of Men’s Ministry, former deacon and past
commander of Royal Rangers, all at First Assembly Of God Church. He also loved
his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.
Survivors
include three sons, Harvey and wife Linda Maupin of Columbia, Michael and wife
Jenny Maupin of Ashland and Scott and wife Christine Maupin of Sacramento,
Calif.; two daughters, Nancy (Barnes) Hoskins and husband Russell and Sharon
Phillips and husband Gerald of Eldon; three sisters, Sue McGee, Ellen Martin and
Shirley Smith-Kirk; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dilla; one brother; and one sister.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Sunday, October 5, 2014
Mark L.
Brown, 50, of Columbia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at his
home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Parker
Funeral Service. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Funeral
Service. Burial is in Columbia Cemetery.
Mark was born on June 28, 1964,
in Frankfurt, Germany, to Charles L. and Evelyn Kauzlarich Brown. He was married
to Mary K. Forbis on Aug. 2, 1985, in Boonville.
Mark was a graduate of
Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri. He worked as a
material manager at the University of Missouri. He was a member of Midway
Heights Baptist Church. Mark loved the fall of the year and especially duck,
goose and pheasant hunting with his son, daughter, family and friends.
He
is survived by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Brown; his wife, Mary K. Brown;
one son, Charlie Brown; one daughter, Jessica Brown; brothers, Charles David
Brown and John M. Brown, all of Columbia; and cousins, Jim Brown and family,
Sharon K. Matney and family and Danny Palmer.
Memorials may be sent to
the Children’s Hospital of Columbia. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Wednesday, October 8, 2014
 Jason Wade Crutchfield,
28, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at the University of Missouri
Hospital.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 10, at the church.
Jason was born to Daniel and Debra Hughes
Crutchfield on Aug. 29, 1986, in Dallas, Texas. His parents relocated to
Columbia in 1993. Growing up, he excelled in school and was a two-time winner of
the American Legion Award for academic excellence. Jason was an active Boy Scout
and FFA member all through high school. He was the first person to graduate
Hickman High School in a wheelchair. A true outdoorsman, Jason was an avid
hunter and trout fisherman. Everyone who knew Jason knew he was a true fighter
who would never give up or leave his friends behind.
Jason is survived by
his mother; grandmother, June Hughes; twin sister, Lisa (Lucas) Stockhorst;
brother Travis (Esther) Crutchfield; uncles, Bobby Hughes and Mike (Jean)
Crutchfield; aunts Donna Crutchfield and Heather Jarette; six nieces; and three
nephews; and many friends and family.
In lieu of flowers please send
contributions to Lisa Stockhorst by care of Parker Funeral Service.
Online condolences can be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Thursday, October 9, 2014
Mary
Katherine Murphy, 65, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at her
home.
There are no services planned at this time.
Mary was born
Nov. 21, 1948, in Columbia to Charles H. and Martha E. Nichols Carlos. She
married George A. Murphy on April 22, 1980, in Columbia, and he survives.
Mary lived her entire life in Columbia. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked
at Randy’s Market in Prathersville for 16 years and retired as a receiving clerk
at Wal-Mart.
She is survived by her husband of Columbia; a daughter,
Tanya Hill of Columbia; two stepsons, Carl Murphy and Terry Murphy; a brother,
Eddie D. Carlos of Columbia; grandchildren Andrew Murphy, Ashley Murphy, Brandon
Murphy, Josh Bruce, Kelsey Bruce and Jacob Bruce; step-grandchildren Scotty
Gestring, Chris Gestring, Brandon Gestring and Jessica Gestring; and
great-grandchildren Scarlett Touchton and Cory Wayne Long.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister.
Online
condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm
 Harold H. Lawson, 79, of Columbia passed away at his home after a brief illness
on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.
Private graveside services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23.
Harold was born on Aug. 4, 1935, in Columbia, the
son of Bernice (Sutherlin) and Harold Homer Lawson.
Harold married
Marilyn Allen in 1956 in Yuma, Ariz. He served in the military from 1958 to
1960. He worked for Lockheed, Southwestern Ind, and RCA and had an electronics
business with a friend in Colorado.
He graduated from Hickman High School
in 1953 and attended University of Missouri and graduated from Capital Radio
Engineer Institute.
He was a loving husband and enjoyed spending time
with family and friends.
Harold is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the
home; sister Donna Armstrong; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and
great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and many lifelong
friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Humane Society,
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Coyote Hill Children’s Home or a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the
family at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, October 14, 2014
 Jane Haden Jeffries, 95 of
Columbia passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Parker Funeral Service.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Jane was born
May 16, 1919, to James W. and Judith Lorene Haden Rogers at the Rogers family
farm northeast of Columbia on Rogers Road.
She was the devoted and loving
wife of Roy Jeffries, who preceded her in death in 2010. Jane accepted Jesus as
her savior as a young age, being baptized in a small lake near Brown Station.
She attended both Oakland Christian Church and Memorial Baptist Church, teaching
Sunday school when Memorial Baptist Church was in its infancy. Jane enjoyed a
35-year career at Stephens College, retiring from the school’s counseling
department. Delighting in fishing, gardening and playing shuffleboard, Jane
thoroughly enjoyed many fishing trips with her family and joining her many
friends in shuffleboard tournaments, playing many Wednesday nights at the VFW.
Jane is survived by a son, the Rev. George W. Bremer of Fayetteville, Tenn.;
stepdaughters Barbara Browning of Sacramento, Calif., and Phyllis K. Sapp of
Columbia; stepson David Zumwalt and wife Brenda of Columbia; a special nephew,
Patrick L. Mitchell of Knox, Ind.; and daughter-in-law Linda Bremer of Columbia.
She leaves to honor her memory many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as
well as special caretakers Mark and Sharon Newman of Ranchester, Wyo.
In
addition to her late husband, Roy, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry K.
Bremer; and a sister, Mary Virginia Mitchell Victor.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s
choice.
Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Wednesday, October 15, 2014
 Genaya Marie Watson, 40, of
Columbia, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.
Funeral services, conducted
by the Rev. Janice Treat-Smith, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at
Second Baptist Church, 407 E. Broadway in Columbia. Visitation will be from 9
a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will take place at Memorial Park
Cemetery following the service.
Genaya Marie Watson was born Feb. 7,
1974, in Columbia, the daughter of Walter A. and Glenda Smith Watson. She
enjoyed cooking, sewing, tennis, volleyball and playing bingo.
Survivors
include her parents, Glenda and Walter Watson; one son, Tavious Grant; two
daughters, Twanesha and Demaryi Grant; two sisters, Deborah and Tiffany Watson;
and one granddaughter, Taelyn Grant.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Watson Family c/o Glenda Watson. Online condolence may be left for the
family at www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Friday, October 17, 2014
 Wanda Jewell Fraga,
79, of Holts Summit passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, after complications
from an acute illness.
Our mother was a one-of-a-kind, very special
woman. She was unconditionally devoted to her children. She loved her family
more than anything. Her greatest joys were cooking for her family and getting
together whenever possible.
She was happiest surrounded by her family and
pets. She loved animals, having several that were her beloved companions. Rural
living was her preferred home where she enjoyed the scenery and catering to the
local birds.
She is survived by her six children, Luanne Andes (Tom),
Loralynn Sullivan, Donald Fraga (Carla), Charles Fraga (Bret Sanders), John
Fraga (Melanie) and David Sullivan (deceased); six grandchildren, Andy Halferty
(Alicia), Zachariah Fraga, Chelsea and Jamie Andes and Luc and Nicolas Fraga;
and beloved pets, Sadie, Jazz and Sputnik.
In lieu of flowers, we are
asking that in memory of this remarkable woman donations be made to Callaway
Hills Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 35, New Bloomfield, Mo., 65063, 573-896-4049.
Share condolences and stories with the family at
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Robert Joseph Jackson
 Robert Joseph Jackson, 77,
a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away on Sunday, October 19th
with his family by his side. He was born in Columbia Missouri, and graduated
from the University of Missouri. He was married to Lynn Mercer Jackson, his
beloved Wife and Best Friend for 54 years.
Bob was with A.B. Dick Company
right out of college until owning A.B. Dick Products of Corpus Christi for 20
years. He retired in 2005. He loved the game of Golf and his Missouri Tigers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ethel Jackson, and his
sister, Nancy Davis.
He is survived by his wife Lynn Mercer Jackson, and
his three children, Kelly Zoglmann (Steve), Rob Jackson (Kelly), and Barton
Jackson, and his six very special grandchildren, Avery and Madison Zoglmann,
Blake, Riley, Taylor and Reese Jackson, and his sister, Caroline Wilkenson, from
Evergreen, Colorado and many nieces and nephews.
The Memorial Service
will be held at St. Bartholowmew's Episcopal Church, Corpus Christi on Friday,
October 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
St. Bartholowmew's or the charity of your choice.
Originally published
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
FARMINGTON — Wanda Ruth Gerdemann, 85, passed away
October 20, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor. Cremation has been accorded and private
inurnment will be at a later date at the Lippstad-Friedens Cemetery in
Warrenton, Missouri. Visitation starts Friday, October 24, at 2 p.m., with a
memorial service at 4 p.m. at Taylor Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc., 111 E.
Liberty Street, Farmington.
 Wanda was born January 19,
1929, in Columbia, the daughter of Arch and Theo Ellen (Ballew) Estes. She
graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, in 1947, and from nurses
training at Kansas City General Hospital in 1950, where she received the
Isabella E. Brandon Award of Merit as the outstanding student in her class.
After graduation, she worked at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital in Columbia,
where she met her future husband, Paul Gerdemann, who was also working there
while attending the University of Missouri. Paul and Wanda were married on
September 1, 1951, in Jefferson City, They have one son, Edward, born in 1953.
Surviving are her husband, Paul, of Farmington. Son, Edward (Judy) of
Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Pat (Jim) Lane, of Lake St. Louis; brother, Tom
(Nelda) Estes, of Bluffdale, Texas; and two grandchildren: Jonathan Gerdemann,
of Los Angeles, California, and Bethany Gerdemann, of Berkeley, California, as
well as many nieces and nephews.
Upon Paul’s graduation from the
University of Missouri in 1952, they relocated to Rivermines where he was
employed as a geologist for the St. Joseph Lead Company while Wanda worked as a
registered nurse at Bonne Terre Hospital. In 1955, following Paul’s induction in
to the United States Army, they moved to Alexandria, Virginia. Wanda worked at
the Alexandria General Hospital while Paul served at Ft. Belvoir. They returned
to the Lead Belt in 1956, and then moved to Salem in 1957, where Paul did field
exploration for St. Joe. Upon returning to Bonne Terre in 1958, she resumed
employment at Bonne Terre Hospital remaining there until the family moved to
Farmington in 1963. After moving to Farmington, Wanda worked for the Farmington
State Hospital first in nursing services and then as a coordinator at the
alcohol rehab unit. She retired in 1976, and she and Paul moved to Viburnum,
where Paul continued his career with St. Joe.
After Paul retired in 1986,
they split the next nineteen years between Viburnum and Arizona where their son
and grandchildren resided. They returned to Farmington in 2004. Wanda was an
avid fisherman making numerous trips to Ontario as well as many trips to Bull
Shoals and other area lakes and streams. She was a dedicated St. Louis Cardinal
baseball fan, hardly ever missing a broadcast, but especially she enjoyed
spending time with her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Association. Photo obituary; Guestbook and Video
Tribute to be online at www.taylorfuneral.com
Published Sunday, October 26, 2014
 Jewell F. Burns, 70, of
Columbia passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in Columbia.
Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at 1st Assembly of God Church, 1100 N.
Seventh St. in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Church.
Jewell was born
Oct. 12, 1944, to James Thomas and Ella Mable Wren Bledsoe in Ashland. She
married Charles David Niederschulte, and had two children; he preceded her in
death. For many years, she ran a cleaning service in Columbia.
She also
was a fantastic cook and was known for her homemade fudge and rolls. She often
would deliver food to people in need and cook for many church functions.
Jewell is survived by her son, Larry B. Niederschulte and wife Nancy of Grain
Valley; daughter Melinda Niederschulte and husband Jerry Walters of Overland
Park, Kan.; two brothers, Donald Bledsoe and wife Carol, and Robert Bledsoe and
wife Sara; three sisters, Doris Crowley and husband Ray, Mary Lou Palmer, and
Erma McColskey and husband Bob; grandchildren, Brandy and Ryan Niederschulte,
Hunter Niederschulte, Brett, Paige, and Season Walters; and a sister-in-law,
Barbara Bledsoe.
She was preceded in death by her second husband, Ernest
Burns; two brothers, Ronald and Russell Bledsoe; and her parents John Thomas and
Ella Mable Bledsoe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Columbia First Assembly of God Church. Online condolences may be
left for the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Monday, October 27, 2014
 Margarite Louise
Hathman Long, 99, of Columbia joined her husband, Russell H. Long, in heaven on
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Margarite was born Oct.
23, 1915, to Wendell and Nellie Hathman.
She was married to Russell Long
on Oct. 10, 1934, in Columbia.
She graduated from Hickman High School in
1934. She was a past president of the VFW Auxillary and also a president of the
Columbia Toastmistress Club. She loved to crochet, hummingbirds, traveling with
family, to read, and playing games on the computer, and enjoyed the Thunderbird
Air Shows. She retired from Sears Roebuck & Co.
She is survived by her
daughters, Reite Hardin (Richard), Glenda Nichols (Mickey) and Veta Daly (Henry
Ray); her son, Steve H. Long; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 20
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her
parents; and all siblings.
Published Wednesday,
November 5, 2014
 Thomas
Cole Porter, 86, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, following a cancer-related
illness.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at
First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt Street in Columbia. Internment will be in the
family plot of St. Clair Cemetery in Greensburg, Pa.
Tom was born Dec. 5,
1927, in Greensburg, Pa., to Charles Clifford Porter, Jr. and Margaret
(Josephine) K. Porter, née Klingensmith.
His family moved to Clinton,
Iowa, in 1929 and then to Columbia in 1931. Tom attended Columbia Public Schools
— Lee Elementary, Jefferson Junior High School and Hickman High School,
graduating in 1945. He attended the University of Missouri (MU), transferring to
Washington University in St. Louis, to attain dual degrees in architecture and
architectural engineering, BSAE, graduating in 1950.
Drafted into the
military upon graduation from Wash U, Tom actively served in the Artillery of
the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He attained the rank of SFC(T) and became an
AAA master gunner by attending the Artillery School in Fort Bliss, Texas. He was
honorably discharged September 1956.
Tom worked at several engineering
(Deering Engineering — structural engineer) and architectural engineering firms
in St. Louis before and after his military service. Moving to Des Moines, Iowa,
Tom worked with Architect Cliff Prall before establishing Porter & Brierly
Associates of Des Moines, which eventually expanded to Columbia. Upon closing
the Des Moines office in 1963, Tom moved to Columbia and established Porter &
Associates, P.C. Within the past several years, the firm transitioned to Porter
& Berendzen.
At the time of his death, Tom was the longest standing
member of First Presbyterian Church, being confirmed March 26, 1939. During his
years of membership in the church, Tom served as a trustee and as a member of
many committees, especially Property. He generously supported the children’s
ministries/programs, the youth program, campus ministries, mission service
projects and trips, and the worship and music ministries/programs. For many
years, Tom served as one of the Sunday morning ushers. His absence will be
deeply felt.
Tom, an avid MU sports fan, held season tickets for football
and basketball for many years and was a member of MU’s Jefferson Club. A known
advocate of the arts, he provided support for music, arts and academic programs
locally, especially MU, Washington University and The Muny of St. Louis. By his
genuine interest and financial support, Tom was a noted Friend of the St. Louis
Art Museum, the Smithsonian, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the
Missouri History Museum, and numerous other cultural organizations and advocacy
agencies.
Tom is survived by his brothers, Charles C. Porter III of
Conroe, Texas, and William (Bill) Porter of Ontonagon, Mich.; and sister
Margaret (Peggy) Hoel of Ft. Myers; two nieces and four nephews; and many close
friends and associates.
His parents; brother-in-law, Donald Hoel; and
sister-in-law, Elizabeth Porter, preceded him in death.
Memorial gifts,
and in lieu of flowers, can be given to First Presbyterian Church — children’s
programs and ministries or the organ fund; or Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.
Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Sunday, November 9, 2014
 Holly
Burgess, nee Symmonds, 61, of Columbia died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, of
leukemia at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis.
Holly requested
cremation, and a celebration of her life will be at a later date.
Holly
was the long-time owner of The Pen Point stationery and gift shop.
She is
survived by her adoring siblings, Jill (Greg) Mueth of St. Louis and Michael
(Jeanette) Symmonds of Columbia. She also leaves behind her father-in-law, Ron
Burgess; and her sisters-in-law, Karin and Laura Burgess, all of Columbia. Holly
will be especially missed by two nephews, Cole and Connor Mueth, who thought she
was “the coolest thing ever.”
Holly was preceded in death by her husband,
David; and parents, Doneta and John Symmonds; and her mother-in-law, Mary
Burgess.
Holly leaves more true friends than are countable. She was
actively involved in the American Association of University Women, Altrusa
International, the League of Women Voters and was a relentless supporter of
downtown Columbia businesses.
Remembrances can be made to the Columbia
Food Bank, the Norma Stewart Daycare Center or the Mid-Missouri Humane Society.
Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014
 Treva LaVerne Pugh, 84, of
Columbia passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.
Graveside services will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Funeral Service.
Treva was born Feb.
12, 1930, in Columbia to William Herbert “Kelley” Rule and Imogene Hill Rule.
She married W. W. “Bud” Pugh on June 8, 1946. He predeceased her in March 1999.
Treva was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed reading and country
music.
Treva is survived by her children, Vicki (Corky) Mansfield, Ronald
(Pam) Pugh and Linda (Ron) Carlyle of Columbia, Janis Serati of Fargo, N.D., and
Lisa Clough of Strongsville, Ohio; a sister, Rayma Jo Smith of California, Mo.;
sister-in-law Delores Rule of Kingston, Ga.; and an uncle, Harold (Mae) Hill of
Columbia; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, with No. 13 due in April;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by
her husband; an infant daughter, Sherri; a son-in-law, John Serati; two
brothers, Ronald Rule and Randy Rule; and her parents.
Memorials may be
given to Wilkes United Methodist Church, where Treva was a lifetime member or
the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Sunday, November 9, 2014
 Sharon Lang Matzen, 66, of
Kansas City died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.
Memorial services will be
private.
Sharon was born Nov. 6, 1947, in Columbia, the daughter of
Arthur P. and Ruth A. Schaefer Lang. She was a beloved school teacher most of
her working life. Sharon was an accomplished artist and a champion for all
animals.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William W. Matzen;
two daughters, Meredith Porter (Jeff) and Emilee Matzen; one grandson, Ivan
James Porter; brother, David Lang (Lisa); and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Kansas &
Missouri, 5561 N.W. Barry Road. Online condolences can be made at
www.kccremation.com. 816-822-9888.
Memorial contributions to your local
humane society or a charity of your choice.
Published Sunday, November 16, 2014
 Barbara Dean Blevans, 84, of
Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Boone Hospital.
A
celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at Epple Chapel,
Lenoir Woods.
Barbara was born April 14, 1930, in Columbia to the late
Virgil and Viola (Slater) Pugh. On Nov. 9, 1951, she married William (Bill)
Eugene Blevans in a Navy Hospital in Oakland, Calif., where Bill was stationed,
and he survives.
Barbara and Bill moved where Bill’s work with
Westinghouse Electric took them, including Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Baltimore,
Las Vegas and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Barbara always accepted the task of preparing
to move and setting up a new home. Barbara made friends wherever she went and
most recently in Murrysville, Pa., where she leaves many good friends from the
church they attended, her work with Meals On Wheels and the neighbors in the
community. She and Bill moved to Columbia in October 2012 where she quickly made
new friends in Lenoir Woods.
In addition to her husband, Bill, of 63
years, she is survived by, a brother, Ronald Vaughn Pugh, residing at the
Bluffs; cousins, Sharon Lynch of Columbia, Don Slater of Odessa, Donna Gooch of
Leroy Ill., Carmen Neely of Overland Park, Kan., Cindy Bezler of Florida, Janet
Bezler of Columbia; a cousin-in-law Jeannine Bezler of Columbia; and a host of
friends around the United States.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to Meals On Wheels, 800 Hospital Drive in Columbia.
Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, November 9, 2014
 Edwin Roy Crump, 85, of
Moberly died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at University Hospital in Columbia.
Services honoring and celebrating Edwin’s life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville. Committal prayers, military
honors and burial will follow at the cemetery.
Edwin was born Nov. 1,
1929, in Centralia to Elbert Roy and Eva (Holloway) Crump. He grew up in Murry,
and graduated from Hickman High School in 1948.
Edwin served his country
honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952, receiving an honorable discharge.
He then went to work for General Motors in Kansas City until 1956.
He
then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and received an honorable discharge in 1960.
He returned to General Motors, where he retired in 1986.
He was an active
member of the UAW 31.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; a
sister and a brother-in-law, Doris and Gilbert Ornburn; a sister, Dorothy Crump;
and two brothers, Robert and Frank Crump.
Survivors include two nieces,
Barbara S. (Ornburn) Muehe and her husband John of Renick, and C. Gayle
(Ornburn) Richardson and her husband Terry of Cairo; a nephew, Richard Ornburn
and his wife Michele of Renick; several great-nieces and nephews of Renick,
Cairo, Peoria, Ill., Germany and Colorado.
He loved to read history and
World War books. He was a resident of Mark Twain Assisted Living in Moberly
during his later years, which he enjoyed.
Arrangements by Cater Funeral
Home.
Published Thursday, November 13, 2014
 Nathalyn Cheryl Forrest,
68, of Mexico, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at her home in Mexico.
Nat, as her family and friends so fondly called her, will be laid to rest on
Saturday, Nov. 15, at Elmwood Cemetery in Mexico. Funeral service will be held
at noon Saturday at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Mexico. Visitation will
be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Nat was
born Oct. 1, 1946, the seventh child of Sherman and Madge Brown. She was proud
to say she was a product of the Highway 40 crew. She was a graduate of Hickman
High School. Nat enjoyed playing all types of sports, but softball was where she
was happiest. She loved talking about how she could throw a ball so fast and
hard from centerfield. It wasn’t until Nat met Gerald that her fastball became
slower.
Nat and Gerald were married 49 years; from their union, three
sons were born. She really enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, as well
as exercising her arm pulls west of Columbia.
Nat worked for Audrain
Medical Center for 35 years as an administrative secretary for the director of
nursing.
She was involved in her church, Second Missionary Baptist Church
in Mexico, where she worked in children church, trustee board and many other
roles.
Nat loved working for Relay for Life.
She is survived by
her husband, Gerald Forrest Sr; and three sons, Neal of Seattle, Gerald Jr.
(Lisa) of St. Louis and Stacy (Andrea) of Mexico. Nat will especially be missed
by her 13 grandchildren, who thought she was “the coolest thing ever”.
Nat was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Madge Brown, and three
sisters. Nat leaves a host of family and friends.
Memorial donations are
suggested to the Second Missionary Baptist Church in care of Arnold Funeral
Home, 425 S. Jefferson Mexico, Mo., 65265.
Online condolences may be left
at www.arnoldfh.com.
Published Thursday,
November 20, 2014
 Sophia
Owen, 95, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.
Services will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Parker Funeral Service. Visitation will
be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Sophia was born March 3, 1919, in Columbia to Carter and
Margaret Opal Jones Owen.
She graduated from Hickman High School and
attended Rosenthal Commercial School. She retired from Wayland Office Supply
after 31 years.
Sophia did volunteer work for Oat Tours, traveling to all
50 states, providences of Canada and seven European countries. She also
volunteered at Columbia Regional Hospital for several years.
She enjoyed
playing cards, working puzzles and eating out.
She is survived by several
nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
three brothers, Raymond Owen, Carl Owen and Carter Owen; two sisters, Gladys
Kearns and Grace Baumgartner; a niece; and a nephew.
Online condolences
may be left at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published
Sunday, November 30, 2014
 Billy Wayne Barnes, 85, of
Columbia died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at The Bluffs in Columbia.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, at Parker Funeral
Service. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bill was
born March 28, 1929, in Columbia to Frank C. and Ella R. Baumgartner Barnes.
He was a graduate of Hickman High School.
Bill married Elsie Palmer
in 1953, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2008. Bill lived his entire
life in Columbia and was a sixth-generation resident of Boone County. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Grace Bible
Church and a charter member of Open Door Baptist Church. Bill accepted Christ as
his Savior in 1970. He worked for Phillips & Company, Ahren’s & McCarron
Plumbing Supply and retired from Riback Supply. Bill was an avid golfer and
sports fan. After his retirement, he lovingly cared for his wife Elsie for many
years.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy E. Curtis, and her husband
Steve of Rocheport; one son, Frank C. Barnes II of Columbia; five grandchildren,
Bryan Curtis and wife Ashley, Bradley Curtis and wife Holly, Shannon Barnes,
Lindsey Barnes, and Christin Huether and husband Jason; two great-grandchildren,
Blake Curtis and Madison Huether; and two soon-to-be great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Open Door Baptist Church or Coyote Hill Children’s
Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Published Tuesday, December 2, 2014
 Charles Allen Enochs, 64,
of Ashland passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Boone Hospital.
Services
for Charles Enochs will be held at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation
will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, and funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 5.
Charlie was born Christmas Day 1949 to James (Bud) and
Ruth Enochs of Columbia.
He was a 1968 graduate of Hickman High School.
After graduation, he worked for Bud Lyons Cattle Hauling then University of
Missouri South Farms. Charlie went to work for the City of Columbia Street
Department in 1978. He worked his way up the ranks to assistant street
superintendent. Charlie retired from the City of Columbia Street Department on
Jan. 2, 2006.
Charlie married Sarah Highbarger in 1974 and had three
children. Charlie enjoyed sprint car racing, fly fishing and hunting. Charlie
was a member of Community United Methodist Church and a board member at the
Columbia Credit Union. For many years, Charlie was an active part of the
Bar-B-Que team for the annual Columbia City Picnic. Charlie helped develop and
construct the Ashland Optimist Club building, swimming pool and rodeo arena.
Charlie was an active parent and member of Boy Scout Troop 707.
Charlie
is survived by his son Weston Enochs, and wife Sara of Ashland; his daughter,
Sadie Ebersole, and husband Justin of Parsons, Kan.; and son Landon Enochs and
wife Katherine of Columbia. He has three grandsons, Alden and Asher Ebersole and
Brandt Enochs. He has a brother, Richard Enochs of Wilton; and sister, Bonnie
Simmons of Columbia.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents Bud and
Ruth; grandparents David Allen and Ora Cleveland Enochs and grandparents Foster
Charles and Elizabeth Mae Armitage.
In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to the Missouri Heart Institute Foundation at 1605 E Broadway, Suite
300, Columbia, Mo., 65201. For more information, please contact Traci Falls at
573-256-3010. Donations can also be sent to Boy Scout Troop 707 at 3803 Bedford
Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203. For more information, please contact Harold Johnson
at 573-864-0116.
Tributes may be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, December 4, 2014
 Rickie Dunn, 40, of Columbia
passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Columbia.
There will be a
candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at Hickman High School parking lot.
T-shirts & hoodies will be available. Funeral services will be held at noon
Saturday, Dec. 6, at Friendship Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.
to noon Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of
H.T. May & Son Funeral Home.
John Edward
Jones "jonesy" was born on November 27, 1951, in Columbia, Missouri, and passed
away at his home on December 1st.
His parents were Rosa K.
and John T. Jones. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia and began
working for GTE in Marengo, Iowa, in 1972. He married Jane Schwartz on February
15, 1975, in Williamsburg, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Katy Ann
and John Deacon.
John worked in the telephone industry, most recently at
Sprint, for his career in a variety of capacities. Over the years John enjoyed
hunting, fishing, re-building and riding motorcycles, barbequing with his Smoke
Rangers Team, Scouting with his son and spending time at Camp Naish and Camp
Bartle, training for and participating in field trials with his dog, Mick, and
spending time with his family and friends. Much joy was brought to his life by
his grandchildren, Caden and Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Jane;
two children: Katy (Jason) McKinney of Rogers, AR and John Deacon, Lawrence, KS;
2 grandchildren: Caden and Taylor; his mother, Rosa Jones; 2 brothers: Floyd
Strader and Chuck (Nancy) Jones, Columbia; and 3 sisters: Pat Strader, Lakewood,
CO, Mary Hill, Huntsville, MO and Janice (Mike) Wasinger, Denver, CO. John was
preceded in death by his father, John T. Jones and his brother, Robert Strader.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, with Funeral
service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Christ Lutheran Church, 11720
Nieman Road. Burial in Rock Creek Cemetery, Wellsville, Kansas. Memorial
contributions may be directed to Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America
Council, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
Published
Saturday, December 13, 2014
 Ruth Virginia
Phillippe, 90, of Columbia passed away on Dec. 12, 2014, at The Arbors.
Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, with
graveside services following at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Virginia was born
on Oct. 14, 1924, to Clarence and Gertrude Helmendach in Boone County. She
graduated from Hickman High School in 1942. She married Willard “Junior” Calvin
Phillippe on Dec. 23, 1945, in Columbia. She worked as a secretary for GTE and
retired in 1978. She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking her dog,
Ty, for walks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Junior; her brother, Roger Helmendach; and her nieces, Dorenda and Dorleen.
She is survived by her niece, Lori Hug and her husband, Eric of California;
her nephews, Roger Glen Helmendach and his wife, Virginia of Knoxville, Tenn.,
and Greg Phillippe and wife, Donna of Hallsville; and several great-nieces and
great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to
Central Missouri Humane Society.
Published
Friday, December 19, 2014
 Doris Elizabeth Rosson, 91, of
Columbia passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Parkside Manor, surrounded by
her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
21, at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services.
Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Doris was born Sept. 1,
1923, to Luther and Gertrude Todd in Boone County.
On March 7, 1944,
Doris married Lloyd E. Rosson of Ashland, and he survives.
She is
survived by her daughter, Melody Elaine Carrier and husband, Joe; and
grandchildren Ryan and Haley Carrier of Columbia. She is also survived by one
sister, Virginia Alden of Columbia, and several nieces and nephews.
Doris
was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Josephine, Alice, Lorene,
Katherine and Patsy; and one brother, Lawrence.
Doris was a wonderful
mother and was extremely proud of her grandchildren. She loved working in her
yard and taking care of her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Dementia Association or the American
Cancer Society.
Published Saturday, December
20, 2014
 Stanley
D. Sheets, 74, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Columbia.
Services will be on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Stanley was born Oct. 17, 1940, in Boone
County to the late Joseph M. and Gertrude C. Henry Sheets. On May 22, 1965, he
married Sharon Stone, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, Sharon,
he is survived by one son, Ron Sheets; siblings Bill (Colleen) Sheets, David
(Mary) Sheets, Brenda (Bill) McAllister and Debbie (Curt) Russell. Stanley was
preceded in death by two sisters, Connie Barnd and Fay Lewis.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Online tributes can be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, December 26, 2014
 Maxine Owens, 86, of Columbia
passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in Columbia.
Visitation will be from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Memorial Funeral Home. There will be a
private graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later time.
Maxine was born on June 16, 1928, in Columbia, Boone County, to the late Ruben
and Lena Roberts Daly.
She was a graduate of Hickman High School. She
married Kenneth J. Owens Sr. and was a homemaker from 1952-1973. During those
years, Kenneth taught Maxine how to fly-fish, and they enjoyed fly-fishing with
Maxine’s brother, Nolan. Maxine started working in the Boone County Court system
in 1973 and retired in 1990. The last 11 years of her service, she served as the
circuit clerk of Boone County. During her service in the judicial system, she
worked for Judge Temple Morgett and Judge Joan Pinnell and a variety of other
judges as circuit clerk. After retirement, she enjoyed the outdoors, spending a
lot of time on the golf course. She was an avid card player, loved birds,
cherished her music, and enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends. Maxine
was always a caregiver. She and her sister, Lucille, took care of their mother
for the last two years of her life so she could stay at home. Above all, she
loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children,
Kenneth Owens (Deborah), David Owens (Marlene) and Maureen Qualheim (Brian
McKeage); grandchildren Brian Owens and Laura Owens; and sister Lucille Precht.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth
J. Owens Sr.; grandson James Nolan Owens; and brothers Lloyd Daly, Nolan Daly
and Robert Daly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201.
Tributes can be left online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Submitted by Deborah Briber Friday, December 9, 2016
 Wanda Miller Sapp, Class of
1947, passed away Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25, 2014, at her home in
Sunnyvale, CA.
Wanda was born on March 10, 1929 to Ruby Weaver Miller
and Clyde Miller of Columbia.
She worked at Stephens College after high
school and married Loren Sapp ['43] on September 17, 1948. She was a loving and
devoted homemaker.
She is survived by her three children, Deborah ,
Linda, and Michael,
and three grandchildren, Elena, Kate, and Alex.
"A Sparkling link in the chain of life"
Published Saturday, December 27, 2014
 Beulah Gentry Even Stuart,
known to all as Bea, 93, died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014.
Services will
be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Central United Church of Christ with the
Rev. Coletta Eichenberger and Dr. Stephen Buchholz officiating. Burial will be
in Riverview Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Boone County, a
daughter of Charles A. and Brooksie (James) Gentry. Her parents preceded her in
death, and she was raised in the home of her grandparents Richard T. and Martha
Taylor Gentry, and seven paternal aunts and uncles. She was married to Paul
August Even of Hermann on April 22, 1950, in El Paso, Texas. Paul preceded her
in death on Dec. 6, 2000.
She attended Walnut Grove and Grindstone
schools in Boone County and was a 1938 graduate of Hickman High School in
Columbia. She then attended Rosenthal School of Commerce in Columbia. During
World War II she was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and was a member of the
Columbia Service Club, the Business and Professional Women’s Club and president
of Beta Sigma Phi.
Bea and her husband Paul moved first to Sedalia and
then to Jefferson City in 1953. She worked as a sales representative and manager
in women’s shops in El Paso, Sedalia and Jefferson City. She was also employed
by Farmers Mutual Insurance. After 20 years of employment by the Heart of
Missouri Girl Scout Council in Jefferson City, she retired as finance director
in 1986.
She was active as a volunteer and leader for both the Girl
Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, for whom she served on the Roundtable of the
Five Rivers District. She was a lifetime member of the board of governors of
Capital Regional Medical Center and served on its Committee on Aging. She was a
member of the steering committee for the Evening Newcomers Club, was president
of the Preschool Group, was active in the PTA, was president of the steering
committee for Cedar Hill Elementary School PTO and volunteered for Meals on
Wheels and Dreams to Reality, among other charitable organizations.
She
was an active member of Central United Church of Christ since 1953, where she
served on the board of elders, as church school superintendent, as a longtime
member of the Eleventh Circle, and as a member of the Women’s Fellowship. She
served on the Commission on Administration of the Missouri Conference of the
United Church of Christ. She was an active member of Church Women United and
served as its treasurer.
Her second marriage was to Jerrold Loren Stuart
in 1987, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1991.
Survivors include
two daughters, Susan Ella Even and her husband Steven Zweig of Columbia and Sara
Jane Even Wilson and her husband Robert E. Wilson of Houston, Texas; one son,
Paul Nicholas Even of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Frances Turner of Rocheport;
and four grandchildren, Ben and Alex Zweig, and Maggie and Charlotte Wilson.
Memorials are suggested to Central United Church of Christ’s choir, memorial
or cemetery funds, or the Paul Even and Bea Even Stuart Family Scholarship Fund
at Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., Jefferson City,
Mo., 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Sunday, January 4, 2015
 Phyllis Moore, 66, of
Columbia died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Columbia, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Phyllis was born
July 6, 1948, in Columbia to Riley E. and Mildred E. Bea Alexander.
She
graduated from Hickman High School in 1968 and on Jan. 17, 1970, she married
Rodney Moore in Columbia.
She loved spending time with her children,
grandchildren and family. She also loved reading, family reunions, float trips,
cousin weekends, playing cards and flea markets.
Phyllis is survived by
her husband, Rodney; son, Cliff Moore of Kansas City; daughter, Amy Ehler of
Columbia; grandchildren, Nathan and Katelyn Ehler; brother, Gary Alexander
(Sandy) of Hallsville; and sister, Nancy Martin (Bill) of Columbia.
She
was preceded in death by her parents.
Online condolences can be left for
the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published
Sunday, January 4, 2015
 MaryAnn Griggs (nee
Morrow), 78, formerly of Columbia, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in
Owensville.
Cremation has take place and there will not be a service.
She was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Boone County, the daughter of Ruth (Butler)
and Ernie Morrow.
Survivors include her husband, Richard; sister, Jane;
and sons, Rick, Ron and Matt. Other survivors include daughter-in-law, Tammy;
granddaughters, Celeste, Holly and Sara; niece, Caryl; nephew, Mark; and two
great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Saint James
Ambulance District’s Freezin’ For a Reason Charity.
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