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CHARLEY
BLACKMORE
2312 DEER
CREEK CT
COLUMBIA
MO 65201-3564
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
Ada Jeanne Barnhill, Class of 1967, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Russell Edward Grant, Class of 1963, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at his home in Hallsville, Missouri.
Susan L. Troelstrup (Gabert) Sumpter, Class of 1963, passed away December 29, 2017.
William “Bill” R. Terry, Class of 1947, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.
Don R. Driskill, Class of 1954, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at The Bluffs.
Tajudeen Eugene Redmon, Class of 1997, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
Donnie Lavell Woody, Class of 1982 passed away on Wedensday, December 27, 2017.
Frances Leona Bennett Nichols, Class of 1959, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
Marilyn Lee Zaring Martin, Class of 1957, passed at University Hospital on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Warner Kent Mowry, Class of 1954, passed away on December 14, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Claudia K. Hiley, Class of 1965, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her home in Laurie, Missouri.
Portia Ann Brown, Class of 1960, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at Monroe Manor in Paris, Missouri.
Marian Louise Balsamo (nee Heisler), Class of 1945, passed away at Sunrise of Des Peres in St. Louis on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
Richard “Dale” Andrews, Class of 1962, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Daniel Lee Cullimore, Class of 1973, died at home in Columbia, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.
Lovella A. Mauer (nee Phillips), Class of 1954, died on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Jonesburg Care Center in Jonesburg, Missouri.
Thomas “Tom” Lee Willems, Class of 2001, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 near Hallsville, Missouri.
Theresa Elaine Reynolds, Class of 1977, died November 30, 2017, at Pin Oaks Nursing Home in Mexico, Missouri.
Helen Jane Chipley Lee, Class of 1949, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Roger Spencer Conklin, Class of 1946, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at Heritage Hall in Centralia.
Larry Brown, Class of 1970, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 ,at his home in Columbia.
Charlotte Louise Robertson, Class of 1958, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the University of Missouri Hospital.
Phyllis Ann Wells, Class of 1970, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Boone Hospital.
Eric Roman Sax, Class of 1983, died at his second home in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.
Harlene Weaver Craig, Class of 1964, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Columbia.
Sarah Elizabeth Seelen Donovan, Class of 1963, passed away November 12, 2017 at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Leland Wayne Olmsted, Class of 1957, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Olathe Hospice Home, in Olathe, Kansas.
Nellie Ruth Warren Roberts, Class of 1949, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Margaret Frances Pollock Richardson, Class of 1944, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
George E. Bradfield, Class of 1963, died Friday, November 1, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Robert F. “Bob” Grove, Class of 1971, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Richard “Dickie” Lee Basnett, Class of 1959, passed away the morning of Friday, October 27, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Nancy G. Burks Coleman, Class of 1966, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at her home in Columbia.
Marjorie May Gholson Barnes, Class of 1950, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Parkside Manor in Columbia.
William “Mike” Stroupe, Class of 1966, passed away at home in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.
John Robert McAllister, Class of 1966, passed away Sunday, Oct 8, 2017, at Heritage Hall in Centralia, Missouri.
Mark Allen Streeter, Class of 1981, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
William Crum, Class of 1962, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Harry S Truman VA Hospital in Columbia.
Janice Teresa George Willhite, Class of 1971, died on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at her home in Yorkville, Illinois.
Muriel Marthea Meyers Crane, Class of 1941, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at The Neighborhoods in Columbia.
Gladman R. Palmer, Class of 1966, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Parkside Manor, in Columbia.
Sylvia Jean Crane Murray, Class of 1956, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Riverdell Care Center, in Boonville, Missouri.
Gene McBride Drane, Class of 1941, passed away at his home in Columbia, Monday, September 11, 2017.
William “Bill” Chilton Lucas, Sr., Class of 1950, passed away at his home at the Lake of the Ozarks Thursday, September 7, 2017.
Genita Marie Gray Jackson, Class of 1979, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Columbia Health Care Center.
Karen Sue Flickinger Brown, Class of 1962, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017, in Columbia.
Vera Jacobs Coats, Class of 1945, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Darold Ray Davis, Class of 1964, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Debbie Parman Melvin, Class of 1973, passed away Wednesday August, 23, 2017 at Boone Hospital.
Helen “Ruth” Claxton Forbis, Class of 1948, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
Joe “Taco” Rhodes, Class of 1962, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Jere Ernest Cottle, Class of 1950, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 In Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Deborah Lee Brink, Class of 1969, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, in Chandler, Arizona.
Charla Sue Murphy Bynum, Class of 1975, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her home in Hannibal, Missouri.
Donald Gene Wood, Class of 1969, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Richard L. (Bill) King, Sr., Class of 1948, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Carol A.Coleman Jones, Class of 1961, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Harrisburg, Missouri.
Allan F. Price, Class of 1969, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Lee (Blue) Ardrey, Class of 1967, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Daniel Brian Kane, Class of 1966, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at home in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Jamar Lamont Hicks, Class of 2009, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at University Hospital.
Stefanie Leroux, Class of 1981, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Wanda Weldon Mahan, Class of 1959, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center.
Sandra Bley, Class of 1982, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at her home in Columbia.
Karl Wayne Spry, Class of 1970, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017.
Jimmie R. Hinshaw, Class of 1951, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at The Bluffs in Columbia.
Wynona G. “Noni” Nichols King, Class of 1948, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Violet Marie Bennett Canole, Class of 1943, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Bluffs in Columbia.
Kathleen Laird Weislocher, Class of 1977, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017.
Brian Nelson Cottle, Class of 1978, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Cottle Ranch in Columbia.
Shirley A. Gray Hoefer, Class of 1950, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
Allen Jeffries, Class of 1978, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017.
John Michael Reid, Class of 1953, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Gary Wayne Grant, Class of 1972, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
O.D. Hawkins, Class of 1943, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Nancy Alaine Strange Dunagan, Class of 1977, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, in her home in West San Jose, Calif.
Barbara Joyce Smith McCown, Class of 1949, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Nancy Lingafelter West, Class of 1973, passed away June 6, 2017 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Charles “Chuck” Edward Fuller Jr., Class of 1956, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.
James Robert Bohnenkamp, Class of 1970, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Burton L. Stoerker, Class of 1966, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.
William Joseph Bayer, Class of 1955, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.
Jerry Palmer, Class of 1964, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Patricia Ann “Patty” Holloway Hardin, Class of 1955, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Frances Nauser Jones, Class of 1943, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Columbia.
Barbara Ellen Burge Chancellor, Class of 1966, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017.
Cameron Scott Caruthers, Class of 2006, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017.
Beverly Mordica Roberts, Class of 1962, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Ann Bernadine Richardson Kuhlman, Class of 1957, passed away May 21, 2017, at her residence in Apex, NC.
Terry Calcote, Class of 1977, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Columbia.
George Thompson Allton, Class of 1946, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Columbia.
Phillip Alan Dawson, Class of 1982, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home in Columbia.
Joan Trower Sorrels, Class of 1951, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Dolores Ruby Spiva Encinas, Class of 1951, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in West Covina, California.
Jerry Lee Pauley, Class of 1964, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Treasure Coast Hospice Houses in Stuart, Florida.
James E. Crosby III, Class of 1944, died Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Donna Wayland Trice, Class of 1963, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Martha Etta Pace, Class of 1934, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her home in Columbia.
John William “Bill” McMickle, Class of 1955, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Marvin Henry Barnett, Class of 1961, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Pulaski, Tennessee.
George Howard Voight, Jr., Class of 1967, died Monday, April 24th 2017, in Sanford, Florida.
Karla Lynn “Bobby” Kespohl Geerlings, Class of 1982, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Edith May “Sue” Shipe Alumbaugh Class of 1952, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
William Daniel "Danny" Foutz, Class of 1988, 47, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.
Richard Lee Barnes, Class of 1960, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, Missouri.
Robert “Rick” McMinn, Class of 1964, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Victoria Lynn Heibel Watts, Class of 1970, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home in Kansas City.
Oran Allan Pringle III, Ph.D., Class of 1966, passed away on March 24, 2017.
Allen Ray Moore, Class of 1965, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Duane Detloff, Class of 1960, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Jacquelyn Marie (James) Mowery, Class of 1977, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Sullivan, Indiana.
Carl Clement Wonneman, Class of 1961, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.
John David Combs, aka "Dave" Combs, Class of 1961, passed away March 10, 2017m at his home in Mission Viejo, California.
Rickey D. Murphy, Class of 1972, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, in Hannibal, Missouri.
Robert (Bob) Edward Lee, Class of 1954, died at Boone Hospital Center Friday, March 3, 2017.
Frank Regan, Class of 1953, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Cathe Funk Powell, Class of 1965, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017.
Alan Poe, Class of 1972, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Daniel "Danny" Kent Brown, Class of 1974, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Gary Leo Sheets, Class of 1962, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Dan Cook, Class of 1970, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Columbia.
Alfred (A.C.) Brittain, Jr., Class of 1949, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Mary Lou Holliday McCluskey, Class of 1940, died on Feb. 15, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona.
Kathleen Mary McCallum, Class of 1987, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Laurel Jane "Laurie" Cunningham Fuemmeler, Class of 1971, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.
Alvin Lee Edwards, Class of 1967, passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2017.
Everett “Bud” V. Little Jr., Class of 1937, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri.
Carl Stephen Scheneman, Class of 1966, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at The Bluffs in Columbia.
Bradford “Brad” L. Crane, Class of 1969, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico, Missouri.
Richard Lee Odor, Class of 1946, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
Harley Samuels, Class of 1964, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Parkside Manor in Columbia.
Beverly Hatton, Class of 1974, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Jacquelyn “Jackie” G. Lewis, Class of 1961, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Cheri P. Rosson Sapp, Class of 1970, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Earl Leslie Proctor, Class of 1936, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Todd Edward Gould, Class of 1987, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
Reba Gene Cornelison Krehbiel,Class of 1946, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Candle Light Lodge in Columbia.
Helen Marie Crawford, Class of 1947, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Boone Hospital.
Joseph Alan Lynes, Class of 1970, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
Stephen Kent Shelton, Class of 1968, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
James Sidney Reed, Class of 1948, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Columbia.
David Poe, Class of 1963, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Boone Hospital.
Mary Jean (Merideth) Arrandale, Class of 1933, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.
Billy Joe “Bill” Bradshaw, Class of 1960, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Robert “Bob” N. Burdick, Class of 1954, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his home in Columbia.
Patsy Sue (Elder) Wyatt, Class of 1955, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2017, at her home in Columbia.
Published Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Patsy
Sue (Elder) Wyatt, 79 of Columbia was called home by our Lord on the
morning of Jan. 2, 2017, at home with her family by her side.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Bach-Yager
Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at
the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pat
was born to the late James and Jaunita (Griggs) Elder on July 3, 1937,
in Columbia. Patsy graduated from Hickman High School in 1955. She
married William (Bill) K. Wyatt on Aug. 8, 1954, and he survives. She
worked at Shelter Insurance (MFA) and owned and operated Callaway Lanes
in Fulton for 14 years. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church
where she faithfully served. She very much enjoyed spending time with
her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include Patsy’s husband; two sons, Dennis Wyatt and wife,
Sarah, of Columbia and Jeff Wyatt of Romeoville, Ill.; sister, Judy
Lytle and husband, Bob, of Columbia; five grandchildren, Jessica, Jim,
Paige, Alex and Keller; and four great-grandchildren, Jace, Olivia,
Ethan and Blake.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary
Elder.
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
can be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Robert “Bob” N.
Burdick, 82, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his
home in Columbia.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7, at Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Caldwell will
be officiating.
Bob was born on Dec. 8, 1934, in Columbia, the
son of John Sr. and Jewel (Breckendridge) Burdick, who preceded him in
death. He was married on March 27, 1955, in Columbia to Bettie Corley
who survives of the home.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist
Church and worked for over 40 years at Wyatt’s Supermarket as the
manager of the meat department. He enjoyed spending the day at the golf
course playing golf and bowling with his good friends on his bowling
team, “Lucky Strikes”.
Other survivors include two sons, Rocky
Burdick (Carol) of Belton and Tommie Burdick of Columbia; daughter,
Kathy Starke (George) of Columbia; brother, Larry Burdick; sister, Hazel
Cook; six grandchildren, Brandon Burdick, Tommie Burdick Jr., Nikki
Waltner, Jason Starke, Emily Burdick and Jacob Burdick; and eight
great-grandchildren, Andrew, Landon, Abbi, Jacob, Jonathan, Nolan, Zoe
and Baby J.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, John
Burdick.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty
Baptist Church, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.,
Columbia, Mo., 65202. Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Saturday, January 7, 2017
Billy Joe “Bill”
Bradshaw, 74, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at
University Hospital surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be
held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Memorial Funeral Home, with
graveside services starting at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with
full military honors.
The oldest of eleven children, Bill was
born Aug. 17, 1942, to the late Frank and Lucille (Nowlin) Bradshaw in
Columbia. He graduated from Hickman High School and served in the U.S.
Army during the Vietnam War as an SP5 in the transportation division.
Bill was married to Lona VanVacter on June 17, 1961, whom he met
through a mutual high school friend in 1960.
He was a carpenter
by trade and enjoyed making custom wood furniture and collecting coins.
Survivors include Bill’s wife, Lona; daughter, Kimberly Bradshaw;
son, Joseph Bradshaw; grandson, Andy McCully; brothers, Frankie, Jackie,
Michael and Daniel Bradshaw; sisters, Sheila McClintock and Sarah
Kiefer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was
preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leslie, Kevin and David
Bradshaw and sister, Wanda Bradshaw.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home c/o
Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Monday, January 9, 2017
Mary Jean
(Merideth) Arrandale, 101, of Moberly died on Jan. 4, 2017.
Mrs.
Arrandale was a resident of The Bluffs in Columbia.
A funeral
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Heartland
Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, Mo. Visitation
will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will
follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Moberly.
She was the beloved
wife of the late Sidney William Arrandale and dear mother of William
(Cathie) of Grandview, Robert (Kathy) of Webster Groves, James (Jane) of
Grandview, Thomas (the late Kathy) of Twin Peaks, Calif., Sarah and Mary
Arrandale of Boonville, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and
three great-great-grandchildren.
Mary Jean was reared on the
Merideth farm in Columbia along with nine siblings. Surviving are
brothers Joe Merideth of San Marino, Calif., and George Merideth of
Millersburg.
The loving and gentle centenarian was a 1932
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia where her husband, Sidney,
also graduated in 1928.
Share stories and condolences with the
family online at
www.heartlandcremation.com.
Published
Monday, January 9, 2017
David Poe, 71, of
Columbia passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Boone Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Memorial
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10,
at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
David
was born on July 15, 1945, in Boone County, the son of Stanley and
Mildred (Bennett) Poe.
A devoted father and caring friend, David
loved farming at Poe Holler, trucking, family and friends. He was a joy
to all that knew him and gave much love to his extended family and
friends, especially the children. David also enjoyed his Harley rides,
NASCAR, watching old western movies with his great-grandson, Brayden,
traveling to historic locations and staying busy at the farm.
Survivors include his significant other, Annie Lusher, of the home; two
sons, Martin Poe (Kelli Smith) of Columbia and Christopher Poe; one
daughter, Lori Robbins (Lance) of Hallsville; two step-daughters,
Jeannie Lusher and Zoe Williams-Osbon; one step-son, Daniel Collis; five
brothers, Billy Poe, Tommy Poe, Ronnie Poe, Gary Poe and Roger Poe; 10
grandchildren, Carson, Ariel, Christy, Andrew, Paige, Aaliyah, Daniel,
Nicholas, Mason and Bailey; and two great-grandchildren, Brayden and
Amyira.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters,
Anna Rybolt and Betty Bowen; and one brother, Raymond Poe.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or the
family of David Poe, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Bus. Loop 70 W.,
Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017
James Sidney Reed, 86,
of Columbia died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Columbia.
Funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Calvary Episcopal Church,
123 Ninth St., with a reception following and private interment in the
Calvary Memorial Garden.
Jim was born Nov. 12, 1930, in
Milwaukee, Wis., to Walter and Genevieve Reed.
At age 11, Jim’s
family moved to Columbia, where he lived most of his life. Jim graduated
from Hickman High School in 1948 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951,
serving on active duty as a commissioned officer during the Korean War.
He was released from active duty in 1953 and graduated from the
University of Missouri with an engineering degree in 1955.
Jim
was a licensed Missouri Professional Engineer and was one of the first
100 licensed surveyors in the state of Missouri LS-98. He continued in
the reserves as a Captain, Corps of Engineers, until 1963.
As an
engineer with a drive for entrepreneurship, Jim founded Engineering
Surveys and Services in 1957. He retired in 1985, passing on his
ownership to his son, Tim Reed, son-in-law Larry Hendren and friend Dave
Bennett. The company was built on Jim’s strong principles and continues
to prosper.
Jim held offices in many professional organizations,
including the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and the
Missouri Association of Registered Land Surveyors and served decades on
state, county and city boards and commissions too numerous to name. Jim
was a proud Eagle Scout with bronze and gold palms. He served in many
leadership roles in local Boy Scout Troops 4 and 707 along with various
district positions, ultimately earning the Silver Beaver. He attended
Calvary Episcopal Church for 69 years, where he served in roles
including the vestry, finance committee and supervised church
refurbishment. Jim also was a founder of Central Missouri Abstract and
Title Company and was actively involved in its growth and success. He
was an original member of the Country Club of Missouri and spent
retirement enjoying golf and friends. Jim also could be found in a
friendly game of poker or enjoying the mountains of Steamboat, Colo.
Jim’s greatest joy was his family, who affectionately called him
“Big.” He had much enjoyment organizing “family fun nights,” and his
lasting legacy is Saturday night Steak Night, which began in 1978 and
continues today.
Jim is survived by Polly, his wife of 65 years;
children, Polly Ann (Larry) Hendren of Columbia, Tim (Lisa) of Columbia,
Cary Weatherby of Bloomington, Minn., and Mimi (Tom) Boardman of
Columbia and Crosslake, Minn.,; nine grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
those wishing to make memorial donations to consider the BSA Great
Rivers Council, Camp Scholarship Fund, 1203 Fay St., 65201; Companies to
Classrooms in Bloomington, Minn. (not-for-profit directed by daughter
Cary), Companiestoclassrooms.org; or Calvary Episcopal Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service
and Crematory, 12 E. Ash, Columbia, Mo., 65203; 573-449-4153.
Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 -
636-887-2074
Stephen Kent
Shelton, 66, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, after a
hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
A visitation will be
held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Pitman Funeral Home in
Wentzville. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at
Wentzville United Methodist Church with interment following at 2:30 p.m.
at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Steve was born Oct. 3,
1950, to Kent and Dorothy (Chambers) Shelton. He grew up in Columbia in
a loving family, the oldest of four siblings. His lifelong love of
sports, especially the University of Missouri Tigers and St. Louis
Cardinals, began at age 6 when his dad took him to Mizzou football and
basketball games.
Steve met his beloved wife, Ruth (Withrow),
when they were high school sweethearts at Hickman High School. After his
graduation from college, they married June 3, 1972. They had a son,
Matt, and a daughter, Stephanie, before settling in St. Charles. As a
family, they enjoyed taking vacations, playing tennis and carrying on
the tradition of being avid Mizzou Tiger fans.
Survivors include
Steve’s wife, Ruth; son, Matt, his wife, Angie (Miller) Shelton and
their three children, Luke, Alex and Liam; daughter, Stephanie Miller,
and her son, Zack; brother, Scott, and his wife, Linda (Wehmeyer)
Shelton; and sisters Pam Robb and her husband, Will, and Janet Shelton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lustgarten
Foundation (1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, N.Y., 11714) or Wentzville
United Methodist Church Benevolent Fund.
Published Thursday, January 19, 2017
Joseph Alan Lynes,
65, of Columbia passed away to a better place Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017,
after a brief illness.
A memorial visitation will be held Friday,
Jan. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. A private inurnment will
be held at a later date.
He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Columbia,
the son of Joseph Thornton and Medrese Ann (Sena) Lynes.
Survivors include Joseph’s two sisters, Sandra Whitesides of Columbia
and Patty Moyle of Rolla, and their families. He was preceded in death
by his parents; and one sister, Joanne Lynes.
Online condolences
can be left for the family at
www.memorialfunerahomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, January 19, 2017
Helen Marie
Crawford, 87, of Columbia passed from this life on Tuesday, Jan. 17,
2017, at Boone Hospital with family by her side.
Funeral services
will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 16
Hitt St., Columbia. A reception will follow the service at the church.
Helen was born June 1, 1929, in Ponca City, Okla., the daughter of
Foy Ray and Elizabeth Marie (Walker) Crawford. She moved with her
parents and brother, George Edward Crawford, to Columbia at an early
age.
Helen graduated from Hickman High School and from the
University of Missouri with a degree in education in 1951. She taught
physical education in Mexico, Mo., then for most of her career at
McCluer High School in Florissant. Teaching, physical fitness, and being
outdoors were passions of Helen’s her entire life. She spent a memorable
summer biking through Europe with friends as a young adult. As a P.E.
teacher, she added new, innovative curriculum like camping and archery
to her outdoor program.
She continued her love of teaching and
sharing experiences with her nieces and nephew and, later, her great
nieces and nephews, all of whom she taught to swim. She was the coach of
many youth sports teams throughout the years, including those of her
great-niece and nephew. Helen was truly devoted to her family and we are
all grateful for her love, teachings, and the time we got to spend with
her.
Helen was aquatic director for many summers at Camp
Miniwanca. Even this past summer, she took her great-nephews, niece, and
sister-in-law for a wonderful weekend to share the beauty and wonder of
the magical camp grounds she loved on the sand dunes of Lake Michigan.
Helen loved a challenge and was always able to “get things done”.
She enjoyed devoting much of her time to projects at the First
Presbyterian Church where she was currently on the Property Committee.
She was an avid golfer, on a committee to rate courses across the state
and enjoyed her golfing buddies. She represented Missouri in the
National Senior Olympic Games in Florida, and was the Columbia Senior
Sportswoman of the Year in 1998. Helen was a Special Olympics coach for
golf and basketball even this year, and a lover of Mizzou sports. She
was a Camp Fire Girls camp director, member of Alpha Phi sorority, her
friends First Friday Group, the I Dare You Club that she founded, Delta
Kappa Gamma Society, and a lover of canoeing, tennis, biking, bowling,
and cross country skiing.
Thank you, Aunt Helen, for teaching us
so much and sharing your zest for life!
She will be deeply missed
and always remembered by her family, including her nephew, Mark Crawford
(Wendy); nieces, Kimberly Crawford Berni (Tony) and Elizabeth Crawford;
sister-in-law, Virginia Crawford; and great-nieces and great-nephews,
Tessa and Hunter Crawford and Emilia, Scott and Joseph Berni.
In
addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brother,
George Crawford.
Contributions in her memory are suggested to the
First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St., Columbia, Mo., 65201; or
American Youth Foundation/Camp Miniwanca, (in memory of Helen Crawford)
6357 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Mo., 63117; www.ayf.com.
Online
tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2017
Reba Gene
Cornelison Krehbiel, 88, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017,
at Candle Light Lodge in Columbia.
Graveside services will be
held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Officiating will be Pastor Brad Bryan.
Reba was a true Columbia
girl. She was born Jan. 31, 1928, in a large stone house on North Eighth
Street that is no longer there.
She attended Field Elementary,
Jefferson Junior, Hickman High School and the University of Missouri
where she earned a degree in art.
She enjoyed the movies. As a
young girl, still in grade school, every Saturday her parents would give
her a quarter and, either by herself or with a friend, she would walk
downtown and go to the movies.
She loved the whole experience —
sitting in a plush chair in the dark and being taken to a different
world.
She had a lively imagination and a sense of humor. When
one of her classmates in college asked her what was being built in west
Columbia, she responded that it was a new synagogue. The classmate was
surprised when a tank was put on top of all those pillars.
She
also loved to travel with her three sons in the summer. They would all
get in their Volkswagen camper and see the country, camping out along
the way. It would not have been possible if she had not been able to get
the meals on a two-burner camp stove perched on a shelf on the camper’s
door.
For many years, she belonged to a writing group that met
once a week, and every week she would write a story, usually about her
life growing up in Columbia in the 1930s.
When Alzheimer’s began
to take her and her memory away, every week she would still have a story
about her life in Columbia.
She is survived by her husband of 65
years, Edward Krehbiel of the home; three sons; and six grandchildren.
She was a happy and loving spirit and will be missed.
In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o
Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Bus. Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, January 22, 2017
Todd Edward Gould, 47,
of Columbia went from this life to the arms of his Heavenly and earthly
parents on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
A memorial service will be
held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Chapel on Old 63 in Columbia.
He was born March
16, 1969, the son of the late Edward Lee Gould and Mary Helen Fullmer
Gould.
Todd loved working in his parents’ business, hunting,
woodworking, fishing with his nieces and nephews and learning. His last
years were spent lovingly caring for his aging father and surrounded by
his fur children, Trip, Roxy and Gunner.
He is survived by his
three older siblings, Nancy Goodale of Columbia, Marc Gould of Fallon,
Nev., and Mindy Parker, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Online tributes may
be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesdday, March 22, 2017
Earl Leslie
Proctor, 98, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and
friend to many, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 14,
2017.
Visitation will be at 12 p.m. on March 27, at Memorial
Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m.
He was
born on April 6, 1918 to Nell Johnson and Leslie Thurman Proctor in
Boone County.
Before high school years, the family moved from
Bass Ave to a farm on the edge of town near north Garth and Highway 40
where the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center was located for many years. Earl
attended Hickman High School. He was proud to have been a member of the
class of 1936 and to have played on the Kewpie football team.
At
the University of Missouri, he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity
and an avid Tiger fan. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration in
1940 and then received a commission as Second Lieutenant Field Artillery
from R.O.T.C. Called to active duty in World War II, First Lieutenant
Proctor commanded the first platoon of Company A in the 635th Tank
Destroyer Battalion landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy on D-Day June 6,
1944. On or near the front line for 337 consecutive days, his battalion
participated in all five battle campaigns in Europe. He was awarded
several medals including the Silver Star in April 1945 when Proctor’s
platoon spear-headed the final drive of Patton’s Third army across
Germany. They proudly received a Commendation from the 66th Infantry
Commander.
Returning to civilian life in the fall of 1945, he
joined his dad and brother in business. They built and operated motels
in Columbia, Macon, and Fulton as well as developed the Parkade
subdivision. On New Year’s Eve 1945, he met Helen Tallen. They were
married on June 30, 1946 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia. He
often said this was the best decision he had ever made.
Eager to
give back to his country and local community, Earl served in a variety
of leadership positions. He was elected Commander of Post 280 Veterans
of Foreign Wars in 1946, the first Commander from WWII. In 1947, he was
chairman of the Boone County USO drive, and was selected by the Columbia
Chamber of Commerce to reactivate Battery B, 128th Field Artillery,
Missouri National Guard as Captain Field Artillery. Also, he was invited
to join the Columbia Rotary club. He served ten years 1961 to 1971 on
the Selective Service Board, the first five as chairman. In the mid
1950’s, he was President of the Columbia Tiger Quarterback Club. For
five years in the 1960’s, he was President of the Sigma Nu House
Corporation, Rho Chapter. During this period, an addition to the house
was completed. He concluded twelve years (1519 hours) of volunteer
service at the Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Tallen Proctor of Columbia; daughter,
Sandy Proctor Osborn; and granddaughter, Melissa Proctor Osborn, M.D. of
Houston; and sister, Phyllis Sue Bunge of Jacksonville, Fla.
A
true gentleman, his sense of humor made every day fun. He demonstrated
total commitment to family and treasured his friendships. His family
feels blessed to have enjoyed the pleasure of his company for so many
wonderful years.
Online tributes can be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com. Memorials are suggested to
Central Missouri Honor Flight and DAV, Disabled American Veterans.
Published Sunday,
January 22, 2017
Cheri
P. Sapp, 64, of Columbia passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, surrounded
by her loved ones.
A celebration of her inspiring life, for
family and friends, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the
VFW, 1509 Ashley St., Columbia, Mo.
Cheri was born Aug. 4, 1952,
to Leslie Rosson and JoAnn Polly of Columbia.
Our fondest
memories of her were not who she was, but what she offered those around
her. A trip to “The Farm” could fill many voids in your life. Warmth,
love, acceptance, an off-color joke, an opportunity to be yourself,
honest advice, wisdom and sincere conversation — all of these things
were offered up by the “The Farm’s” dynamic matriarch, whom many
affectionately refer to as grandma, mom, wife and friend. That was the
spirit of Cheri Sapp.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley
Shawver; mother, JoAnn (Ken ) Polly; siblings, Randy (Patty) Rosson and
Nancy (John) Rosson; children, Danielle (Rev) Geurts, David (Jasmine)
Sapp, and Darrah (Tony) Sapp; and two grandchildren, Emmett and Ruthie
Geurts.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty
Davis; father, Leslie Rosson; and brother, Ron Rosson.
In lieu of
flowers, her request was that donations be made to a charity of your
choice.
Published Tuesday, January 24,
2017
Jacquelyn
“Jackie” G. Mitchell, 74, of Boonville passed away Sunday, Jan. 22,
2017.
Graveside services will be held at Columbia Cemetery at a
later date.
Jacquelyn was born Jan. 22, 1943, in Columbia, the
daughter of Robert and Naola Reeder Lewis. She married William Mitchell
Sr. on Oct. 28, 1994, in Boonville. Jackie enjoyed reading, shopping,
and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors
include her husband; four children; a stepchild and other friends and
family.
Published by H. T. May & Son
Funeral Home, Columbia, MO.
Beverly Hatton, 61
of Columbia, passed on into eternity on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the
University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Memorial services will be
held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the H.T. May and Son Funeral home
in Columbia at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be from 2-3 PM Saturday at the
funeral home.
Beverly Oveta Hatton was born on December 5, 1955
in Columbia, MO., the second of four children to Calvin Isaiah Hatton
and Betty Jane Hatton. Beverly attended David H. Hickman High School
graduating in June 1974. Beverly worked for the University of Missouri
for over 30 years before retiring.
Beverly was a diehard Kansas
City Chiefs fan and a Missouri Tiger fan. She never met a stranger but
God forbid if you got on her bad side! She loved cooking for her family.
She loved talking mess.
" There are so many things I could say
about my momma. She wasn't just my mother, she was my best friend that I
could tell my deepest feelings and thoughts to . It is so very hard to
put into words just how much you have meant to me momma." Love Danielle.
She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Danielle (Lyle
Williams) one son Lamar Hatton, three grandchildren and one great
grandchild, Chavez M. Hatton, Shaqwaylla Hatton, Ka'Dayzjou M.
Hatton-Richmond, and Cambriah Saltzman, two brothers Reginald Wayne
(Ante) Hatton, Lawrence (Mary) Tumey, and one sister Marietta Kaye
Hatton(Sergio Turner Williams), five aunts Dorthey Lee, Grace Wright,
Jean Crayton, Marva Brown, Sandra Henderson, two uncles Roger(Mae)
Hatton, and Turner Brown.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, one brother Joseph O. Hatton, and one uncle Joseph
Henderson(Hurt).
Letter to Heaven
I am writing you this
letter to you up above
To tell you how much I miss you with all of my
heart and love.
I am left with this sorrow
Sometimes too much to
despair
It is hard to not touch you
I wish so much to hear your
voice
JUST ONE MORE TIME
I hear you whisper inside my thoughts
I feel you around me
I know you live on through those lives you have
touched.
I know someday I'll see you again. In my heart I'll hold you
close, and keep you
safe. Until then, keep sending me signs.
To
help defray the costs of the service please donate by
visitinghttps://fundthefuneral.com/beverly-hatton
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017
Harley
Samuels, 70, of Columbia, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at
Parkside Manor in Columbia.
A memorial service will be at 3:00
p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Parkade Baptist Church, 2102 N. Garth
Ave., Columbia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the
service at the church.
The first born son of the late Dr. John B.
Samuels and Maxine Foster Samuels, Harley graduated from Hickman High
School and was an alumnus of Webster University where he studied
history.
He is survived by his mother; his brother, William
Edward Samuels; as well as numerous other relatives.
Memorials
are suggested to NAMI, 3405 Truman Blvd. Ste 102, Jefferson City, MO
65109. Share stories and condolences online with the family at
www.heartlandcremation.com.
Published Friday, January 27,
2017
Richard
Lee Odor, 88, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
Visitation is
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue
Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., with memorial service following at noon.
Richard was born Feb. 10, 1928, to Carlyle Kurtz Odor and Crystal
(Ford) Odor in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; and
two daughters, Julie of Bothell, Wash., and Jan (Cullen) Murski of
Greenwood.
Condolences may be shared at
www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.
Published Monday, January 30, 2017
Bradford “Brad” L.
Crane, 66, of Fulton went to be with his Savior on Thursday, Jan. 26,
2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico, Mo.
Funeral services will
be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, with Pastor
Dennis Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the
Millersburg Cemetery.
Brad was born June 21, 1950, in Columbia to
Carl Bradford and Betty Jean Koch Crane, who preceded him in death.
On March 31, 1973, he married Deborah Newman in Columbia, and she
survives.
He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam era. He
worked as an electrical planner for Ameren Callaway Nuclear Plant before
retirement. He also was a member of IBEW Local 257. Brad enjoyed
participating in all kinds of sports such as golf, racquetball and
fishing. He very much enjoyed hobbies like building and restoring old
cars. He was quite the craftsman and built several houses.
After
Brad and Debbie were married, they moved to the Millersburg area where
they have resided for 43 years. Brad and Debbie enjoyed traveling to
many interesting and beautiful places — their favorite being New
Zealand. He was a member of the Millersburg Baptist Church, where he
served as a deacon. He truly loved the people there and serving when
needed.
He was a loving and caring husband and father and will
truly be missed by all his family.
Other survivors include Brad’s
daughter, Heather Crane-Pecosky and husband, Mike, of Mount Horeb, Wis.;
brother, Larry Crane of St. Louis; and sister, Sarah Schlichter of
Moberly.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s
Association, 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
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Carl Stephen
Scheneman, 68, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at The
Bluffs in Columbia.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W. The
funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., and interment will follow.
Stephen was born March 7, 1948, in Monett, the son of Carl and Phyllis
Scheneman, both of whom preceded him in death.
When Stephen was
in elementary school, his parents encouraged him to participate in
sports, and baseball became his game. He participated in the Little
League program and was a member of several all-star teams. He continued
his love of the game as a Hickman High School Kewpie, and his summers
were filled with ballgames, playing in both the American Legion and Ban
Johnson leagues. He was recruited by the University of Missouri baseball
program and played with the team for three years.
He graduated
from Hickman High School in 1966 and continued his education at the
University of Missouri, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political
science and a master’s degree in community development. He married Mary
Ann Sadich on Aug. 31, 1973, and they were together for more than 43
years.
After he completed his master’s degree, he followed in his
father’s footsteps and began a 30-year career with USDA Extension at
Virginia Tech University in 1972. During his tenure at Virginia Tech, he
earned his Ph.D. in administration from The Ohio State University. After
completing his Ph.D., he returned to Virginia Tech, where he remained
for 20 years. He and Mary Ann began their family and had three children,
all of whom were born in Virginia. In 1991, he accepted a position at
Kansas State University and continued there until his retirement in
2001.
Throughout his life, he was a strong believer in continuing
education, which became the focus of his career. He instituted a
statewide master’s degree program for the field extension agents while
at Virginia Tech and served on several national and state committees.
Stephen continued that focus at Kansas State as a leader in professional
and organizational development.
Survivors include his wife, Mary
Ann; three children, C. Andrew Scheneman, Melissa Scheneman Epp (Tyler)
of Kansas City and Meredith Scheneman of Columbia; two grandchildren,
Malone Epp and Trey Epp; sister, Susan Scheneman Schuppan (Dan) of
Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Adult Day Connection, 137 Clark Hall,
University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 65211; or to Beta Theta Pi
fraternity, P.O. Box 998, Columbia, Mo., 65205.
Published Friday, February 3, 2017
Everett “Bud”
V. Little Jr., 97, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017,
at Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Mo.
Visitation will be from
1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the funeral home. Burial will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors.
Bud
was born on July 22, 1919, in Rocheport, the son of Everett Vincil Sr.
and Pauline (Gardner) Little who preceded him in death. He was a World
War II veteran of the U.S. Army. On Dec. 27, 1953, he married Ruth
Weibel in Hatton. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2016.
Bud
worked as a farmer, for the railroad, in construction and carpentry and
for the city of Columbia. As a youth, he was involved in 4-H Club work
where he learned much of his farm skills and later became an adult
leader. He was interested in soil and wildlife conservation and enjoyed
hunting and fishing. Memories of his service in World War II include
having Charles Schultz, Peanuts cartoonist, as staff sergeant and
participating in the liberation of Dachau. He loved the Lord, his wife
and family, church family and friends and tending his cattle. He never
knew a stranger and kept his witty humor, warm smile and love of people
into his last days. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved
him.
Survivors include his son, Mark Little (Myra); daughter,
Beth Thomas (Wally) of Columbia; seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one
grandson, Mark Adam Little; one brother, Emmit Little and three sisters,
Elinor Dietz, Veta Moyes, and Irma North.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Prairie Grove Baptist Church or Missouri
Veterans Home of Mexico, Mo. c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business
Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Alvin Lee Edwards,
68, of Columbia passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2017.
A visitation
will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Liberty Baptist Church with
services following at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in Jacksonville
Veterans Cemetery.
Survivors include, his daughter Alice; a
brother George; sisters Sharon, Jean and Colleen; one granddaughter; and
several nieces and nephews.
Share stories and condolences with
the family online at
www.heartlandcremation.com.
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Laurel
Jane "Laurie" Fuemmeler, 63, of Mexico, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at
Saint Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.
Graveside services will
be at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 16 at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. Family
will greet friends at the American Legion Post in Ashland at 12:00 p.m.
Laurie was born on June 25, 1953 in Columbia, to James S. and Alva
Jane Cunningham.
She graduated in 1971 from Hickman High School
in Columbia and later received a BA degree from Stephens College and a
MEd in Social Service/Agency Counseling from the University of
Missouri-Columbia. Laurie was a member of P.E.O., DAR, UDC, DUV, and
many other Heritage Organizations.
Laurie had resided in Mexico,
since 1979.
She is survived by her parents, James S. and Alva
Jane Sappington Cunningham of Columbia, and her longtime companion, Ivar
Myer, of Mexico. She is also survived by her daughter, Vivaca (Chet)
Crowser; and three grandchildren, Arden, Nora and Holden Crowser all of
Missoula, Mont.
Memorials can be sent to P.E.O. Chapter DK in
care of Marybeth Kletti, 325 Woodlawn, Mexico, MO 65265; New Salem
Cemetery Ass'n, Ashland, MO; or Cancer Research Center, 3501 Berrywood
Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.
Published Thursday, February 16, 2017
Kathleen Mary
McCallum, 47, of St. Louis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb.
11, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital as the result of a ruptured
aneurysm.
Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 from 1:00
-3:00 p.m. at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory with Memorial
Service and reception to follow.
Kathleen was born June 21, 1969,
in Columbia.
She graduated from Hickman High School and the
University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She went
on to live and work in Lawrence, Kan, Kansas City, and Minneapolis,
Minn. for Streetside Records, Yves Saint Laurent Cosmetics, and the
retail and management team at Nordstorm department stores.
In
2008, Kathleen returned to Missouri to be closer to her family, where
she continued her employment with Nordstrom as a store administrator and
human resources assistant in St. Louis until the time of her death.
Kathleen was an avid reader and had a passion for music and the
arts. She was known for her sharp wit, her signature style, and her deep
love of her family and her friends. She took particular pride and joy in
her only nephew, who adored her. Kathleen lived her life with unwavering
intelligence and humor, and she will be profoundly missed.
Kathleen is survived by her parents, Drs. Robert and Constance McCallum;
her sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Sean Scales; her nephew and
godson, Callum Scales; her love, Eric Peniston, and an extended family
of aunts, uncles, and cousins to whom she was beloved.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Kathleen’s name to the World Wildlife
Fund https://worldwildlife.org. Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, 12 E. Ash, Columbia, MO
65203 (573) 449-4153
Published
Friday, February 17, 2017
Mary Lou
McCluskey, 95, a long-time resident of Columbia, died on Feb. 15, 2017
in Tucson, Ariz.
A private memorial ceremony will be held in
Columbia at a future date.
She was born in Fulton on Jan. 21,
1922 to Robert C. Holliday and Fern Purl Holliday.
In 1941, Mary
Lou married her high school sweetheart, W.C. “Mac” McCluskey. They were
married for 72 years, until Mac’s death in 2013.
She moved to
Columbia in 1934 when her father became senior pastor of Missouri
Methodist Church. She graduated from Hickman High School, where she was
elected homecoming queen. She attended the University of Missouri and
was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Following World War II, Mac
and Mary Lou lived in various places in Missouri, resettling in Columbia
in 1956 where they lived until 2013. They had two daughters, Elizabeth
“Libby” Lee Oldham and Nancy Ann McCluskey-Moore, both of whom graduated
from Hickman High School and the University of Missouri.
Always a
loving and supportive wife and mother, Mary Lou’s greatest joy came from
her happy marriage, as well as her daughters and three grandsons. She
delighted in their successes and provided a steady stream of comfort,
guidance and kindness during the best and worst of times. Mary Lou’s
vibrant, independent spirit and sweet nature will be greatly missed by
her family, but her unstinting love will live forever in their hearts.
Her daughters; sons-in-law, Mark Neal Oldham and George Edward
Moore; grandsons, Neal Robert Oldham and Brendan McCluskey Smith; and
their wives, Kris Foulks Oldham and Sarah Yukiko Asaki, survive her.
Her husband and beloved grandson, Nicholas Matthew Oldham, preceded
Mary Lou in death.
Published
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Alfred (A.C.)
Brittain, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at his home.
An Inurnment service will be at 2:00 pm March 4, at the Bonne Femme
Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the U. S. Navy.
He was born Dec. 6, 1937 in Arlington, Va., Son of Alfred C.
Brittain, Sr., and Mary Claudia Childs.
Mr. and Mrs. Brittain and
son’s Alfred, age five, and John, age two, came to Columbia when Mr.
Brittain, Sr. was appointed head Agriculture Statistician, USDA for the
State of Missouri in 1936.
Alfred attended Columbia Schools and
graduated from Hickman High and attend his father’s Alma Mater, Iowa
State and also the University of Missouri.
Alfred joined the Navy
during the Korean conflict and was based in Key-West Florida with the
first sonar helicopter squad aboard the USS Mindara-CUE 120 and the USS
Leyte CVS 32, flying the coast searching for submarines serving a 3
month tour on the aircraft carrier. After 4 years he returned to
Columbia with his wife Charline Thompson, marrying in Dania, Fla. in
October 1954. They have been married for 62 years.
Alfred bought
his first farm from Presiding Judge A. C. Mustain and bought other farms
in Boone and Callaway counties farming for 52 years. He loved tractor
pulling with his 5010 JD tractor and was champion at Fulton and Sedalia
State Fairs.
In 1976, five Deer Park neighbors, along with
Alfred, formed the Deer Park Neighborhood Alert Organization as
burglaries were occurring in the neighborhood. This led to his interest
to become a sheriff’s deputy for 12 years and received 32 certificates
on criminal justice from two states.
In addition to his wife
Charline Brittain, Suvivors include their sons, Clayton and Randy
Brittain; and three Grandsons, John, Tyler and Austin Brittain.
Memorials are suggested to the Bonne Femme Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Dan Cook, 64, of
Columbia, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Columbia.
The
family will receive friends, in celebration of his life, from 4 p.m. to
6 p.m., on March 3, at the Columbia Country Club, 2210 North County Club
Dr.
Dan was born in Columbia on June 12, 1952 to Gene and
Patricia Cook.
Danny was a lover of the great outdoors,
traveling, gardening and fishing. He played competitive baseball for the
first 25 years of his adult life with “the best bunch of guys in Boone
County”, a true joy and pleasure. Dan worked as a carpenter and builder,
owning DRC Construction and Remodeling.
He is survived by his
parents, Gene and Pat Cook. Also, his sisters Debbie (Richard) Bass, and
Judy Cook (Rick) Penley; and his brother Michael Cook. As well as,
several nieces and nephews.
He also leaves behind his partner of
20 years, Pam Ashley, her daughter Brooke Maples and her husband Bobby
Werhane and their three children. [ml.7(Heartland_4.jpg)]
In lieu
of flowers donations can be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight. 1400
Forum Blvd. STE. 1-C Box 334 Columbia, MO 65203
Published Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Gary Leo Sheets, 72,
of Columbia, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at his residence,
surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be at a later
date and time.
He was born on May 30, 1944, in Columbia, the son
of Jewett Leo and Mary Elizabeth (Crane) Sheets, both of whom preceded
him in death.
He was married on Sept. 26, 1965 in Las Vegas to
Judy Carter, who survives of the home.
He spent most of his
working life as a warehouse supervisor; first for Anjac Plastics in El
Monte, Calif., where he worked for 30 years, and later for Safety Kleen
in Columbia, where he worked for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and
watching the Kansas City Chiefs, playing cards and yardwork, and
Hallmark movies. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his family
and “adopted” extended family.
Besides his wife of 51 years (Gary
would always say 110 years), he is survived by: his children, Kelley
Sheets (Mary Smith) of Auxvasse, and Gary J. Sheets (Jamie) of Sparks,
Nev.; grandchildren, Taylor Williams (Alex Vinson) of Kansas City, and
Beverly Hildreth (Mike Dunbar) of Auxvasse; great grandchildren, Cami
Wiser-Hildreth and Megan Hildreth; one sister, Linda Griggs of Columbia;
a cousin who was more like a brother, Bill Crane; and many other nieces,
nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Expressions of
sympathy may be made to: Missouri Cancer Associates, 1705 E. Broadway,
Suite 100, Columbia, MO 65201.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash
Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Published Thursday, March 2, 2017
Daniel "Danny" Kent
Brown, 61, of Blackwater, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Services
will be held Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist, 1707
Smiley Lane, Columbia.
Danny was born December 11, 1955, the
youngest of ten children to Madge (Washington) and Sherman Brown Sr..
He played on the '74 Hickman High School Kewpies football team where
he played quarterback. He graduated from Hickman the same year. Upon
graduation, he worked for Rodney Tree Service where he learned valuable
knowledge of trees which he would share with anyone that would listen.
Danny started working for the Postal Service in 1976 until his
retirement in 2013.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, baby Sherman, Sherman Brown Jr., four sisters, Barbara
Ballenger, Shirley Donnell, Elaine Agee, Nathalyn Forrest.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; son Kehyan; daughter Elizabeth; four
grandchildren, three sisters Marva Brown, Sandra Turner (James), Janice
Brown (Walter); many nieces and and nephews, a host of relatives and
friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sherman
Brown Jr. Memorial Scholarship at service or 1818 W. Worley St.,
Columbia, MO 65203.
Published Thursday,
March 2, 2017
Alan
Poe, 62, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at
University Hospital.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and
Crematory. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3
at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory. Burial will be in Mt.
Nebo Cemetery.
He was born on August 25, 1954, in Boone County,
the son of Lester Victor and Alvena Delores (Hurt) Poe.
Alan was
a 1972 graduate of Hickman High School and worked in maintenance for the
City of Columbia at the airport for 25 years. He was a fan of the St.
Louis Cardinals, enjoyed going to auctions, collecting comic books, and
his dogs. Alan had a big heart, and loved most of all spending time with
his family, extended family and many good friends.
He is survived
by his father, Lester Poe of Columbia; his companion, Carolyn Straatman
of the home; his sister, Janet Dorman of Columbia; brothers, Randy Poe
(Jan) of Columbia, and Kenny Poe of Fulton; one nephew, Shilo Dorman;
three nieces, Karla Dorman, Kim Poe, and Jamie Poe; three great-nieces
and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Alvena Poe.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be
made to the Humane Society.
Arrangements are under the direction
of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449- 4153.
Published Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Cathe Powell,
69,passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by her family, after
a long battle with cancer.
A service honoring her memory will be
Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Olivet Christian Church.
“The
true measure of one’s greatness is the love that is felt by those around
them,” for Cathe, that love was immense.
Cathe was born October
23, 1947 in Boulder, Colo.
She spent most of her life in
Columbia, where she grew up and raised a family. Her life was forged
with selflessness, love, and caring for all those that came into her
life.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, known as
“Nana”, she dedicated her life to the comfort and happiness of her
family and friends. It is never easy to say goodbye, but it is always
worth the journey to experience such love.
She is survived by her
children, Kerri (Chad) Linder, Doug Powell, Scott (Amy) Powell, and Amy
(Mick) Wurzer; her beloved grandchildren, Allie, Spencer, Carson, Will,
Reece, Myla, Jack, Celia, Marley, Rhenn, and Emery. She is also survived
by her sister Kini (Kenny) Jones.
Her passing was preceded by her
husband, Bill Powell, and her parents, Bonnie and Dean Funk.
In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to: The Rainbow House Children’s
Shelter, 1611 Towne Dr., Columbia, Mo. 65203 or Second Chance Animal
Shelter, 24687 Highway 179, Boonville, Mo. 65233.
Published Sunday, March 5, 2017
Frank Regan, 81, of
Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home in Columbia.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at
Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the
funeral home. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full
military honors.
Frank was born on September 30, 1935 in
Galesburg, Ill., the son of William and Violet Regan who preceded him in
death.
He was married on Dec. 18, 1954 to Marlene Barnes who
survives of the home.
In 1957, he graduated from University of
Missouri with a Business Administration degree; after graduation he
enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for four years
where he taught artillery. He retired from Columbia Auto Parts as the
office manager after 30 years.
Frank loved being with his family
and enjoyed fishing and reading.
Other survivors include: four
children, Cynthia Daugherty (Jack), Angela Storvick (David), David Regan
(Angie) all of Columbia and Robert Regan (Christina) of Frisco, Texas;
ten grandchildren, Scott Daugherty (Lisa), Erin Burri (Brett), Ashlee
Kelly, Zach Regan (Casey), Tyler Regan, Cory Regan, Erika Storvick,
Cayce Regan, Annika Storvick and Jarod Regan; four great-grandchildren,
Braden Daugherty, Drake Daugherty, Anna Daugherty and Jackson Burri; one
brother, William Regan of Columbia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Hospice Compassus, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217
Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online tributes may be
left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, March 12, 2017
Robert (Bob) Edward Lee,
81, died peacefully at Boone Hospital Center in the early morning of
Friday, March 3, 2017.
A celebration of life service will be held
at First Baptist Church of Columbia, at 11:00 a.m. on March 25. Further
details will follow prior to Bob’s funeral service.
He is
survived by his wife, Marilynn A. Lee; his son, Robert E. Lee, Jr.; and
Ricardo E. Fontg, his foster son from El Salvador. Bob is also survived
by loving brothers and sisters and his extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the
Mizzou Scholarship Fund at his beloved alma matter, the University of
Missouri - Columbia.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Rickey D. Murphy,
62, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 7:00 AM Friday, March 10,
2017.
There are no services.
Arrangements are under the
direction of:
James O'Donnell Funeral Home
302 South 5th Street
Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: (573) 221-8188
Published in Los Angeles Times from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2017.
December
14, 1943 - March 10, 2017
John David Combs, aka "Dave" Combs,
began his life on December 14, 1943 in Washington, DC, to John Bryce
Combs and Betty Jo Pricer.
Their family moved to Missouri in 1946
where his brother, Don Combs, was born. Dave met his first love, Lynn A.
Norton, while attending the University of Missouri in 1965. He received
a Master's in Business Administration and married her in 1966. Together,
they moved to his employment in New Jersey where he became a first-time
father to Geoff Combs in 1967.
The family moved to Evanston,
Illinois, to be close to Lynn's family where he became VP of Finance at
the Greyhound Corporation. The business moved their corporate offices to
Phoenix, AZ, where his daughter, Debra Combs, was born in 1971.
After a divorce in 1978, Dave met and fell in love with Susan M. Nance
in 1983 after hitting his head on a ceiling fan at a bar. He married her
in 1984 and the two of them moved to his dream location to live-Southern
California. In 1990, Dave's third and final child, Andrew Combs, was
born. During his time in California, he was employed by McDonnell
Douglas Corporation and was retained when the company was sold to the
Boeing Company in 1996. He retired in 2004 as the Managing Director of
Commercial Finance of the Boeing Company.
After his second
divorce, Dave enjoyed dating, traveling and socializing with the
neighbors in Mission Viejo, CA. He worked on his "bucket list" including
being able to drive a Nascar on the racetrack and going to concerts he
missed. After all, while married, he was able to share the world with
his families-from Europe to Thailand to Hawaii and an Alaskan Cruise,
amongst many local adventures.
His final gift to himself for all
of his hard work over the years caring for people and family was his
Shelby-a 2012 Ford Mustang GT500, custom. He loved his Shelby, spending
hours waxing and caring for the car as if a fourth child. A favorite
pastime was to open the garage door and hang out with his Shelby to
"people watch" in addition to his routine walks. Everyone knew when the
door was open, all were welcome, creating the "Garage Door
Philosophies." Dave passed away peacefully in his home on March 10,
2017.
Everyone in the neighborhood identified with Dave as their
"Dad," no matter their age or ethnic background. A person of untold
wisdom and gentleness rarely seen in today's times. He quietly helped
neighbors settle issues, tease HOA rule makers, and accept views from
his diverse neighbors. Truly, he was the Dad of an entire neighborhood.
Dave loved deeply and passionately, caring for more than we can
know. A practical, compassionate person, Dave inspired us us to reach
out beyond what we know into what could be. We know now that wherever we
go, his spirit will go on through us.
The family will be honoring
him in a Celebration of His Life on April 8th, 2017 from 1pm until 6pm
at his home in Mission Viejo, with the garage door open, brew to share
and stories to tell. For information about the celebration, please RSVP
to Debbie Goodrich, phone number 253-951-4452 or email
theparrotlady@earthlink.net.
They ask that in lieu of flowers or
gifts, to please send donations in Dave Combs' name (Shelby number 7748)
to The Shelby Foundation at: www.shelby.com. This great organization
assists families in medical need, educational goals and for engineering
grants for technical studies.
Dave is survived by his sons, Geoff
and Andrew, daughter Debbie, 2 grandchildren, and brother Don.
Published Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Carl Clement
Wonneman, 73, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017
at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.
Interment will be
announced at a later date.
Carl was born to Virginia Lee
Kellerhals Wonneman and Forrest Audrain Wonneman on May 27, 1943 in
Mexico, Mo.
He graduated from high school in the state of
California, and served four years in the United States Navy in the
Underwater Demolition Program as a “Frog Man”. He received the degree of
Master of Business Administration from the Maharishi International
University in Fairfield, Iowa, and was active in teaching Transcendental
Meditation.
Carl is survived by his sister, Mary Christine
Wonneman Levi (Donald) of Stockton; and brother, Forrest A. (Jack)
Wonneman, Jr. (Roma) of Columbia.
Arrangements are being made by
Pickering Funeral Home of Mexico, Mo.
Expressions of sympathy may
be given at pickeringfh.com.
Published
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Jacquelyn Marie
(James) Mowery, 58, of Sullivan, Ind., passed away Thursday, April 13,
2017.
Per her request, no services will be held.
Jacquelyn was born Feb. 23, 1959 in Columbia. She was the daughter of
Milton Lee and Gail James.
She was a graduate of Hickman High
School.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth Jason Moore of
Sullivan, Ind.; her mother, Gail James of Columbia; brothers, Charles
James of Springfield, Mo. and Milton James of Rocheport.
Preceding her in death is her husband, Bill Mowery and beloved father,
Milton Lee James.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) loved spending time with
family and friends, which she had an abundance of, and particularly
loved and enjoyed her nieces and nephews. Her generosity toward friends
and relatives was just one of her many attributes. Jackie was loved by
all and will be dearly missed.
Published
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Duane Detloff, 74,
of Columbia, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Visitation was from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. on Friday, March
17, at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO.
Funeral service began at 2:00 p.m. Friday, and burial followed in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Duane was born August 15, 1942; he was US
Army Veteran. He loved motorcycles and classic cars.
Online
condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published
Friday, March 17, 2017
Allen Ray Moore, 70,
of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at St. Luke’s
Hospital in St. Louis.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at Millard-Rekus Family Funeral Chapel
in Eldon. There will also be visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, March 18, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory in
Columbia.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
March 18, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, with Mr. Jim
Cochrane and Rev. Buck Cueni-Smith officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born on Feb. 25, 1947, in Columbia
the son of Virgil Ray and Hilda M. (Bozarth) Moore.
He was
married to Nancy Dimmitt, who preceded him in death on March 17, 2010.
Allen graduated in 1965 from Hickman High School. He was the CEO for
thirty years for Wonderland Camp, a camp for special needs children. He
was active in Lions’ Club, where he served as a past District Governor;
with the Missouri Jaycees, where he was a past Missouri State President;
and the Muleskinners. He also served on the Rocky Mount Fire Board.
Allen never met a stranger, and enjoyed times hunting, fishing, playing
cards and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of
Faith Bridge Church.
He is survived by: his mother, Hilda Moore
of Columbia; his friend, Polly Scott of Rocky Mount; his daughter,
Darrah (Kirk) Kasicki of Maryland Heights; one granddaughter, Emma Grace
Kasicki; one sister, Jan (Wayne) Holden of Columbia; a niece, Emily
(Kevin) Clark of Columbia; and 2 great nephews that he was very fond of,
Hayden and Jack.
Besides his wife of 42 years, he was preceded in
death by his father, Virgil Moore.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash
Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be
left online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com
In lieu of
flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Wonderland Camp or
Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Published in The Rolla Daily News on Mar. 27, 2017
Oran Allan
Pringle III, Ph.D., lost his battle with cancer on March 24, 2017 at 12
a.m., leaving behind his mother Billie Gene (Hansen) Pringle, wife
Kathleen (Hartung) Pringle, stepson John DiRienzo, daughter Erin Stovall
with husband Logan Stovall and unborn grandson, son Brian Pringle with
fiancee Red Kulis, and son Steve Pringle.
Dr. Pringle was
preceded in death by his father, three siblings, and trusty labradors
Cole and Tess.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Missouri
University's Havener Center in the Carver/Turner Rooms on Wednesday,
March 29, at 2 p.m.
Donations may be given to the MST Physics
Department's Pringle Scholarship Fund or the Cancer Research Institute
(www.cancerresearch.org).
Published
July 19, 2017
Victoria Lynn
Heibel Watts, 65, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, triple
Aries born under a new moon in the Year of the Dragon, succumbed to
heart disease, at her home in Kansas City, on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate Victoria’s
life at 11:00 a.m. Sunday July 23, at the Riechmann Pavilion at Stephens
Lake Park with a picnic lunch to follow.
Born to Bonnie and Jack
J. Heibel in St. Louis, on March 26, 1952, Victoria grew up in Columbia,
where she developed a zeal for reading that would last her entire life.
She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and graduated from David
H. Hickman High School a lover of literature, horticulture, philosophy,
and Motown music. Every year, she delighted anew in the colors of autumn
and the blossoms of spring with a passion that never diminished.
Victoria married her high school sweetheart and fellow music lover,
Edward Ledeigh “Teddy” Watts, in 1971, and it was amid the blossoms of
that year that together they had a son, Jason Jeremy Watts.
Alas,
their marriage did not survive their youth, and so Victoria set out as a
single mother to begin a lifelong career in health and medicine. She
worked in medical research and massage therapy while simultaneously
raising her son, earning degrees in Health Services Management and
Nursing from the University of Missouri, and slaying vampires with her
Dungeons & Dragons friends.
She also baked her own bread,
cultured her own yogurt, grew her own alfalfa sprouts, and occasionally
sewed her own dresses. As a registered nurse, Victoria worked in
hospitals in Columbia, Chicago, and Kansas City, and cared for patients
in clinics devoted to oncology, cardiac care, HIV and AIDS, and
neurology.
As a devoted aunt, she adored and endeavored to spoil
her several nieces and nephews and three cats, Nike, Freya, and Puca. In
the latter years of her career, Victoria worked in the recruitment of
patients and the administration of protocols for medical research
studies. In 2012, she suffered a heart attack, the toll of which
eventually forced her to retire at the age of 62.
Victoria deeply
mourned the deaths over the years of her dear brother, Mark; ex-husband,
Teddy; mother-in-law, Devenia Jefferson; mother, Bonnie; brother,
Matthew; and nephew, Aaron DeFoe.
She in turn leaves behind a
large family who have loved her dearly, including her son, Jason;
father, Jack; stepmother, Gale Heibel; sisters, Mary DeFoe, Catherine
Renne, and Frances Sandbothe; her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and
in-laws, and her spirited cat, Puca.
Published
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Robert “Rick” McMinn,
71, of Hallsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Boone
Hospital Center in Columbia.
Private graveside services were held
on April 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery and a Memorial Service is being
planned for a later date.
He was born Feb. 11, 1946 in Columbia,
son of Meryl Robert McMinn and Mary Price (Bennett) McMinn, who preceded
him in death.
He was married to Sharon Kay Sapp, who survives of
the home.
Robert owned and operated his own plumbing service in
Boone County since 1995. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and antique
tractors.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of the home;
children Robert Dean McMinn and Kimberly Kay McMinn; two sisters, Glenda
Strawn and Connie Vallentine; and one grandchild, Ethan Alexander Robert
McMinn.
Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, April 9, 2017
Richard Lee
Barnes, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at
Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow.
Friends will be received 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Funeral
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Parker-Millard
Funeral Service with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born June 7, 1942 in Columbia, the son of Richard P. Barnes and
Bernice (Holman) Barnes.
Richard was a 1960 graduate of David H.
Hickman High School. He owned his first dump truck when he was 18 years
old. His love of driving trucks led him to a 26 year career as an
engineer & fire fighter with the City of Columbia. In retirement he
continued to operate a truck service.
He was a member of Twilight
Lodge 114, A.F. & A.M. where he was recently honored for his 50 years as
a Master Mason. Throughout his life, Richard had a series of four legged
companions by his side.
Richard is survived by two sons: Russell
(Missy) Barnes, Lannie Barnes; three sisters: Marline (David) Owens,
Carolyn Arenella all of Columbia, Alma (Kevin) Johnson of Montgomery
City; the mother of his children, Judith Barnes; and three special
grandchildren, Jesse, Nick and Matthew.
Richard was preceded in
death by his parents; one brother, Paul; one brother-in-law, Joe
Arenella; and an infant daughter.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash
Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be
left online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Danny
Foutz
William Daniel "Danny" Foutz, 47, of Cape Girardeau passed away
Monday, April 10, 2017, in a single-car accident in Ste. Genevieve
County, Missouri.
He was born Aug. 1, 1969, in Columbia,
Missouri, to James "Jim" and Mary Lukehart Foutz.
Danny was a
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. The past 20
years, he owned and operated Foutz Hunting and Fishing in Cape
Girardeau, and was affiliated with several local wildlife organizations.
He was an avid outsdoorsman, but especially enjoyed fishing and spending
time at the family farm in Prairie Home, Missouri.
Loving
survivors include two children, Cannon and Danielle Foutz of Cape
Girardeau; his parents, Jim and Mary Foutz of Columbia; a brother, Lanny
(Joyce) Foutz of Blue Springs, Missouri; three nephews, Billy, Lewis and
Jamie Foutz of the Kansas City, Missouri, area; and his former wife,
Christi Cannon Foutz of Cape Girardeau.
A memorial visitation
will be from 3 p.m. to service time Thursday in Chapel A of McCombs
Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
A memorial service
will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with David Jobe
officiating.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to
Coyote Hill Christian Children's Home, 9501 Coyote Hill Road,
Harrisburg, MO 65256.
Online condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
Published Sunday, April 23, 2017
Edith May “Sue”
Alumbaugh of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., died suddenly on Tuesday, April 18,
2017.
Graveside service will be at Oakland Church Cemetery on
Tuesday April, 25 at 1:00 p.m.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1934,
in Columbia, to Tom Shipe and Essie Anderton Shipe.
She graduated
form Hickman High School in 1952.
Survivors include two sons, Tom
Barkwell and Patrick Barkwell both of the Independence area; two
daughters, Brinda Humphrey of Independence and Gina (Eric) Christensen
of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis; ten grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. A sister, Emma Zimmerman of Columbia, also survives plus
many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was one
son, Dennis Barkwell and two grandsons, Casey and Greg Barkwell. Also
three brothers, Jack Shipe, Frank Shipe, and Billy Shipe; and two
sisters, Maxine McGee and Shirley Proctor.
Published Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Karla Lynn “Bobby”
Geerlings, 52, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at
University Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be held from
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at Wilkes Boulevard United
Methodist Church, 702 Wilkes Blvd, Columbia. Memorial service will
follow at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at the church.
Karla
was born on Sept. 10, 1964 in Columbia, the daughter of Edward Henry and
Robin Ann (Evans) Kespohl, who survive of the home.
She was
married on August 19, 1989 in Columbia, to Michael Geerlings, who
survives of the home.
She was a paraprofessional for the
University of Missouri at Ellis Library and was an active member of
Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church. She also was active with Camp
Hickory Hill and was an alumni of the Marching Mizzou Band.
Other
survivors include, two children, Sean Michael Geerlings and Kristine
Marie Geerlings; and her father and mother-in-law, Fred and Sharon
Geerlings.
She was preceded in death by brother, Keith Kespohl
and sister, Karin Kespohl.
Memorials may be made to Wilkes
Boulevard United Methodist Church AND/OR Camp Hickory Hill c/o Memorial
Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Koehler Funeral Home, 7022 Heim
Rd, Chandler IN 47610
George Howard
Voight Jr.
September 26, 1949 - April 24, 2017
George Howard
Voight, Jr., 67, of Chandler, Indiana died in a tragic car accident on
Monday, April 24th 2017, in Sanford, Florida.
George was born in
Evansville, Indiana on September 26th 1949 to Mary Frances (Cook) Voight
and the late George Howard Voight, Sr. He grew up in Columbia, Missouri
and graduated from Hickman High School in 1967. Upon graduating from
high school, George worked for Goodyear Tire in Columbia. He then
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably for four years (from
1970- 1974) on the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier as a machinist
mate. After his service in the Navy, he completed a four year
apprenticeship (from 1974- 1978) in the Plumbers & Steamfitters, U.A.
Local #10 in Richmond, Virginia. After completing his apprenticeship, he
transferred into U.A. Local #136 Plumbers & Steamfitters in Evansville,
Indiana where he worked until retiring in 2005.
George was a
motorcycle enthusiast and a collector of vintage guns. He loved to
travel and traveled extensively with his family and friends. When he
retired, George and his wife Nancy sold all of their possessions and
embarked on an adventure in their motor home that lasted 12 years. One
of his favorite trips was spending the summer in Alaska. George also
loved fishing and spent many afternoons on the St. John River in Astor
Florida, where he and his wife Nancy would winter.
George is
survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Ann (Granderson) Voight; his
mother, Mary Frances (Cook) Voight; his brother Barry W. Voight
(Louise); his son Michael Brian Asbury (Brandy); his daughter Melissa
Voight; and his grandchildren Bella and Sawyer Asbury, Phillip Voight,
and Shawn Clark. George also leaves behind 8 nieces, 6 nephews, 4 great
nieces, 16 great nephews, 2 great-great nephews as well as many beloved
aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and friends.
George was preceded in death by his father, George H. Voight, Sr., his
beloved nephew Andrew Scott Hilinski, and went to his heavenly home with
his brother Randy Earl Voight.
Services are 11 A.M. Friday, May
5, 2017 at Koehler Funeral Home, Perigo Chapel 7022 Heim Rd. Chandler,
Indiana 47610 with Pastor Christena Poehlein and Kyle Miles officiating.
Visitation is from 2 P.M. until 8 P.M. Thursday, May 4, 2017 and
from 9 A.M. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home in
Chandler, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly
appreciate donations being made to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minnesota.
Published by Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home
of Nashville & Old Hickory TN
Marvin Henry
Barnett
March 26, 1943 - April 27, 2017
Born in Santa Monica, CA
- Resided in Pulaski, TN
BARNETT, Marvin Henry, Age 74 of
Pulaski, TN passed away April 27, 2017.
He is preceded in death
by his parents, Andrew Barnett & Ann Cunningham.
Survived by his
wife of 47 years, Karen Barnett; daughters, Lisa (Shane) Daniel & Mindy
(Bret) Taylor; siblings, Tom, Mary, Bob, Sue & Linda; grandchildren,
Sarah (James), Hannah (Mitch), Zachary, Lydia, Bryce, Josiah & his dog,
Shadow.
Visitation will be at Good Shepherd United Methodist
Church, 1418 Old Railroad Bed in Madison, AL, on Monday, May 1 from
2pm-4pm with the memorial service at 4:30pm, Rev. Robert Montgomery
officiating.
In lieu of flowers please go to Water.org & choose
a charity.
PHILLIPS-ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, (615)262-3312.
Published Sunday, April 30, 2017
John William “Bill”
McMickle, 80, of Columbia passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at home.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at
Locust Grove Methodist Cemetery near Midway.
He was born in
Columbia, the son of John B. McMickle and Janet Moore McMickle Roddy on
Feb. 11, 1937.
John attended Strawn School from Kindergarten
through seventh grade and went to Columbia Public Schools from grades
eight through 12. He graduated from Hickman High School with the class
of 1955. While at Hickman, John played football and belonged to FFA.
John graduated from Truman University in Kirksville, Missouri. He earned
his degree in Industrial Arts. He also played football at Truman
University.
John married Donna Maupin McMickle on Aug. 24, 1963,
in Columbia. Both Donna and John taught school in Mexico Public Schools
for 30 years.
After retirement, John and Donna moved to Columbia
to John’s family farm. The farm was later sold and subdivided as
Bellwood Subdivision.
John and Donna loved to travel with their
Toy Business. They also traveled to Europe, to England, Ireland,
Scotland, and Wales. They also enjoyed trips to the Netherlands,
Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
John was a member of
Lion’s Club in Mexico, Mo., and Shriners in Mexico and Columbia. John
and Donna loved MU Tiger Football and Basketball with season tickets for
50 years. John also enjoyed his friends of the Sunday Morning Breakfast
Club and his Poker-Pitch Club.
John is survived by his wife
Donna; nephews John C. Maupin of Springfield and Andy Maupin of Liberty;
a sister-in-law Martha Maupin; cousins Janice Moore Bradley, Mike Moore,
Bob Moore, Judy Moore, Chuck Moore, Marvin Moore, Mark Moore, Jane
Moore, David and Larry Moore, and Suzanne Neyland. He is also survived
by special friends David Royer Wilkerson, II, and Jerry Brown of
Columbia.
The family requests no food and no flowers, instead
inviting friends and family to contribute to American Cancer Society,
American Heart Association, Parkinson Disease Association, or Donor’s
Choice in John’s memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, 12 E. Ash, Columbia, MO
65203. (573) 449-4153
Published Sunday,
May 14, 2017
Martha
Etta Pace, of Columbia, died in her home on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the
age of 101 years, five months, and three days.
No memorial
services are currently planned. Her wish was to be buried with her
parents in the New Liberty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland.
She was born in Ashland, on Dec. 1, 1915 the daughter of William
Edgar Pace and Catherine Rice Pace.
She is survived by her son,
Ralph Edward Kreigh, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
If you wish to make a donation in Martha Etta’s memory, please make
it to the Columbia Area Meals on Wheels.
Arrangements are under
the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East
Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may
be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Donna Wayland
Trice, 71, left us on Thursday, May 4, 2017 after suffering severe
health issues for over 10 years.
Donna was entombed at Memorial
Park Cemetery on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at a private family service.
Donna was born on July 20, 1945 to her parents, Edgar G. Wayland and
Ella C. Wayland, who proceeded her in death. She arrived in this world
at Kelley Air Force Field in San Antonio, Texas at the time her father
was training to be a Navigator during World War II.
Donna
graduated from Hickman High School in 1963. She then attended Stephens
College, the University of Missouri, and Central Methodist College. She
was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority while attending Stephens
College. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education in
1972, from Central Methodist College and taught kindergarten in Linn
Creek, from 1972-1975. Donna lived in Columbia from 1975 until 1983.
She loved to work on political campaigns while in Columbia,
including the late Jerry Litton and Supreme Court Justice Warren
Welliver. She worked as a model and was in Elton John’s video for the
song “I’m still Standing”, while residing in St. Petersburg, Fla. from
1983 until the time of her death.
Donna was an extremely creative
artist and a seamstress. When she was 12 years old, she won the national
competition hosted by Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans by submitting the
cowgirl suit she created. She was honored nationally at an awards
Ceremony.
She designed her own needlepoint patterns and occupied
her time by her artistic passion. She was a talented sculptor,
photographer, painter, and loved to make Christmas ornaments of beads
and ceramics that are now family heirlooms. When she was able, she and
William enjoyed traveling and time with friends. She attended Wilkes
Boulevard United Methodist Church will growing up in Columbia. She was
also a member of Girl Scouts as a young girl and her Mother Ella
assisted as a troop leader.
She married William Conley Trice in
1977 and they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 18,
2017.
She is survived by her husband, William Conley Trice of St.
Petersburg, Fla. William was the most dedicated husband any woman could
imagine. He was a blessing to her during her extended 10-year illness
and an advocate for her always; her daughter, Lisa Wayland Altschul of
Columbia; and her grandchildren, Anastasia Rosella Boettcher of
Columbia, Joseph Wayland Boettcher who is attending Missouri University
of Science and Technology in Rolla, and Louis William Boettcher of
Columbia, and will be attending college this August.
Donna was
very loved and cherished by us all, as we felt pain and empathy during
the time of her extended illness. She will be cherished and sorely
missed by us all. We keep solace in the fact she is free of pain, and
walking in heaven.
Memorials can be sent to the American Heart
Association in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W,
Columbia, Missouri.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
James E. Crosby III,
91, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Funeral
services will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 10, at 11:00
a.m. with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will
be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born April 28, 1926 to
James E. and Lenore E. (Casselman) Crosby Jr. in Doniphan.
He is
a graduate of Hickman High School and the University of Missouri. He
served in the US Navy as a Petty Officer Third Class and was honorably
discharged on June 16, 1946. He was employed by Shelter Mutual Insurance
Companies (formerly MFA Insurance) for forty-four years.
On
August 20, 1952, he married Joan E. (Martin) Crosby.
Jim was a
member of the Missouri United Methodist Church where he served as the
head usher for many years. Other activities included 30 years as a
Scoutmaster for Troop 5, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, and
volunteer track official for MU.
He is survived by his wife,
Joan; his sister, Marcia Matin of Live Oak, Fla.; five children, James
“Ed” of Columbia, Robert of Houston, and triplets, David (Heather) of
Crystal City, Don of Kirksville Doris Dixon of Ballwin. Additionally, he
is survived by seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are
suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, May 21, 2017
Dolores
Ruby Spiva Encinas, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in West Covina, Calif.
Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 344 Workman
St, Covina CA 91723 at Friday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will
follow.
Delores was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Centralia. Dolores
graduated from Hickman High School and attended the University of
Missouri. She met her husband Richard “Ricky” in the summer of 1952 on
June 17 while working in Oregon. Ricky and Dolores were married in 1955
and started their family and a life in California.
Dolores had a
beautiful smile that could light up a room. She also had a no nonsense
demeanor, which came in handy in the Encinas household on Broadmoor
Avenue, a favorite gathering place for many of the neighborhood kids
along with their five children. She was an amazing wife and mother.
Dolores worked as a medical transcriber and was very involved in her
community. Dolores helped start the National Alliance of the Mentally
Ill (NAMI), East San Gabriel Valley. Dolores held multiple positions at
the state and national level of NAMI as well as holding the position of
President of the LACC. In 2003, Dolores received the Women of
Achievement award for her work in Mental Health Advocacy.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Richard O. Encinas; Children,
Dolores Rosanne Encinas, Richard Spiva Encinas, Robert Spiva Encinas,
Tony Pelais and Randy Spiva Encinas (spouse Doug Halter); Grandchildren,
Delaina Ruby Hampton, David Sandoval, Nicole Pelais Monteleone (spouse
Bryce), Nick Pelais, Daniel Encinas, Mikayla Encinas, Katelyn Encinas;
Great-Grandchildren, Corey Sandoval and Sienna Marquise Sandoval; and
Sister, Marjorie Kay Spiva.
Her family and friends will miss
Dolores immensely.
In lieu of Flowers, donations to NAMIESVG P.O.
Box 1295 West Covina CA 91793.
Published Friday, May 19, 2017
Jerry Lee Pauley,
70, of Hobe Sound, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the
Treasure Coast Hospice Houses in Stuart, Fla.
Services were held
on May 17, in Florida, with full military honors.
He was born on
August 26, 1946 in Deer Park, to Altie and Oneita Henry Pauley.
He was the husband of Wanda Allensworth Pauley for forty-seven years and
had one son, David Lee.
He was a 1964 graduate of Hickman High
School and a member of the marching band. Jerry was a proud veteran of
The United States Navy.
He was a graduate of University of
Missouri, while earning his degree and after he worked for Williamsdale
Nursery. He and his family lived in Rocheport for several years and for
a time, he was Mayor. He worked for Syngenta in its various incarnations
for 33 years before retiring.
A resident of Missouri, Illinois,
Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida, Mr. Pauley traveled the world
extensively for both work and pleasure. He was an avid golfer, lifelong
Missouri Tiger fan, and a member of the board of directors of the
property owners association of the Falls at Lost Lake. He was an
Episcopal and attended St. Mary’s in Stuart, Fla.
He and Wanda
loved their families in Missouri and never let too much time pass before
making a trip back for a visit.
Mr. Pauley is survived by his
wife, Wanda Pauley of Hobe Sound, Fla. and his son, David Pauley of
Marietta, Ga. Other survivors include four brothers, Dale (Mary Ruth)
Pauley, Terry (Erma) Pauley, Larry Joe (Vicki) Pauley, Vernon (Nancy)
Pauley all of Columbia; two sisters Martha Rissler of Lake Forest,
Calif. and Alberta Anderson of Hemet, Calif.; sister-in-law Sharon
Pettitt of Hannibal.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by his father, Altie Pauley; his mother, Oneita Henry
(Paul) Sapp; his in-laws, Clifford and Dorothy Allensworth; and his
sisters, Peggy (Pauley) Rickard and Norma (Pauley) Cunningham, and her
companion Richard Knipp; and brothers-in-law, Donnie Pettitt, Harold
Allensworth, Robert Rissler and Robert Anderson.
Published Sunday, May 14, 2017
Joan Trower Sorrels,
84, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Boone Hospital
Center in Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17,
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway, in
Columbia. Memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May
17, at the church. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a
later date.
Joan was born on March 6, 1933 in Columbia, the
daughter of William Harold and Edna Estelle (Voss) Trower who preceded
her in death.
She was married on May 29, 1955 in Columbia, to
Richard Sorrels who survives of the home.
She was a preschool
teacher at Woodhaven Learning Center and special education teacher for
Columbia Public Schools until her retirement.
Joan was a very
active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church, Colonial Order of
the Crown, Colonial Dames of America, Daughter of American Colonists,
Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Union Veterans,
Magna Charta Dames, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrams, United Daughters
of the Confederacy, United States Daughters of 1812, New England Women,
Mother Singers and Boone County Historical Society.
Other
survivors include three children, Laura LaCross, Richard Sorrels II and
Stephen Sorrels; one sister, Sherry McCarthy; two grandchildren, Bradd
Sorrels and Taylor LaCross; and two great- granddaughters, Ellyssa
Sorrels and Isadora Sorrels.
She was also preceded in death by
one grandson, Parker LaCross.
Memorials may be made to First
Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 OR Roslyn Heights
DAR State Headquarters, 500 Main St, Boonville, MO 65233.
Online
tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, June 2, 2017
Phillip Alan
Dawson, 52, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May
16, 2017, at his home.
Memorial Services will be on Saturday,
June 3, 2017 at H. T. May and Son Funeral Home in Columbia at 11:00 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H.T. May & Son
Funeral Home in Columbia.
Published Sunday, May 28, 2017
George Thompson
Allton, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Columbia.
The family will have a private memorial at a future date.
George
was a lifetime citizen of Columbia, and unable to enlist in the
military, was deeply involved in community service. He was presented
with the Alpha Kappa Psi, professional business fraternity, civic
service award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the
community. The Boone County chapter of the Red Cross termed Allton “one
of the outstanding Red Cross citizens.” He served for many years as
chairman of the local chapter. George joined the family business, Allton
Ford Co., where he worked for many years.
Allton was a member of
the Library Board, auxiliary police and Boy Scouts. He was director of
the Boy Scout Camp Gravios and Camp Thunderbird for many years. He was
the youngest recipient of the highest scouting honor, the Silver Beaver
Award. He remained a scout leader for many years, and enjoyed camping
and canoeing in the Canadian Boundary waters with his children. He
received the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Citizen in
1958 and was named Optimist of the Year in 1960. Allton graduated from
Hickman and the University of Missouri with Bachelor and Master’s
degrees in Agriculture Economics. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi
social fraternity at UM-C. Allton was a professional photographer
leaving his family many beautiful visual memories.
George is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Ellen Allton. He also leaves behind
his son, Christopher Allton (Doris Morgan) of Richmond, Va.; Jennifer
Allton (Timothy Alsdurf) of New Richmond, Wis.; and Catherine Stelzer
(Douglas) of Columbia. He was greatly entertained by his six
grandchildren, which includes two sets of twin boys.
He was
preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie Allton of Springfield, Mo; and
parents, John and Mildred Allton of Columbia.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12
East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Terry Calcote, June 25, 1958 — May 20, 2017
MARTHA PICKENS Jun 21, 2017
Terry Calcote’s
personal motto, "live life to the fullest," propelled him for nearly 59
years. He embraced new experiences with gusto and spent his life
chatting up and befriending everyone he met. Terry died on May 20, 2017,
after a long battle with cancer.
Terry Glenn Calcote was born in
Big Spring, Texas, on June 25, 1958, to Frank A. and Bobbie Bert
(Westbrook) Calcote. Terry was the oldest of five children, born just
minutes before his twin brother, Jerry. Terry graduated from Hickman
High School in 1977.
Terry’s family moved to Columbia in 1968
when his father took a job managing the Zale’s jewelry store in Parkade
Plaza. Frank and Bobbie purchased Lamb’s Jewelry in 1976, where Terry
worked until it closed in 2005. Terry owned his own jewelry business,
TGC Designs, for a brief period, and continued to work in jewelry design
and repair for various outlets in Columbia including Hurst Fine
Diamonds, McAdams Ltd., Bermuda Gold, Penney’s and Zale’s.
Terry
was a talented artist. He loved drawing and painting with oils, pastels
and watercolors. He was fascinated by UFOs and drew many science fiction
and fantasy landscapes. He put his skills to use in set design and
painting for several theater productions at Hickman. In his senior year
in high school, he won a scholarship and the promise of a job at
Hallmark, said his sister, Audrey Calcote. He turned down the offer so
that he could continue helping with the family jewelry business.
Terry became a master jeweler. He could bring a piece of jewelry from
concept through final design, to casting and finishing of the piece.
Whether it was repairing or reimagining a family heirloom, or creating a
new piece from scratch, he was always honing his craft. At the time of
his death, Terry was busy creating a selection of jewelry for the
Methodist Church.
Terry loved all forms of music and loved to
dance. Friends remember fun times together at clubs in town including
Good Time Country, Déjŕ Vu, By George and the Silver Bullet. Terry also
got into mischief, including a "streak" down Broadway in the mid-70s —
in broad daylight. He loved joking and playing tricks on friends and
telling tall tales. On a float trip one year, fellow floaters awarded
him the "Horse’s Ass" trophy for his outrageous stories.
Terry’s
greatest love was the outdoors. He took advantage of any opportunity to
fish, whether it was Little Dixie or Lake of the Ozarks, or further
afield in Mexico, Canada and Alaska (where he fished with his dad and
brother). He enjoyed hunting and was accomplished with both a gun and a
bow and arrow. Getting out for Sunday drives down backcountry roads was
a favorite pastime, just to see what was around the next bend. According
to family friend, Martha Pickens, Terry often said nature was his church
and love of the outdoors was his religion. He shared this love of the
outdoors through his participation as a Boy Scout leader in the Midway
area.
Terry was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2005, and doctors
gave him three years to live. Terry’s zest for life helped him beat
those odds by an additional nine years. He died at University Hospital
on Saturday, May 20, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. According
to his wishes, Terry’s body has been donated to science in the hopes
that even one person will be helped in their battle with cancer. The
family would like to thank Preferred Hospice for its care at the end of
Terry’s life.
After high school, Terry married Melanie Dossett
(now Campbell). The couple had two children and divorced in 1991. He
married Rebecca Chrisman in 1992. The couple had one child and divorced
in 2017.
Terry is survived by his true companion and soul-mate,
Melissa Blocher; his children, Aaron and Carmen Campbell, and Kyle
Calcote; a stepson, Jason Carter; his mother, Bobbie Bert Calcote; his
sisters, Cindy Calcote-Snowden and Audrey Calcote; and a brother, Ralph
Calcote (Tammy). He is also survived by his niece and foster daughter,
Amanda Hague, who he raised and with whom he had a very special bond.
His father, Frank A. Calcote, and his twin brother, Jerry Lynn
Calcote, died earlier. Terry is also survived by his nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, a large
extended family, and too many friends to count.
Friends and
family will gather at the A-Frame at Les Bourgeois at 6 p.m. Sunday,
June 25, to celebrate Terry’s life. Memorial donations in his memory are
suggested to any of the following organizations:
Boy Scouts of
America, Great Rivers Council, 1203 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201
Conservation Federation of Missouri, 728 W. Main, Jefferson City, MO
65101
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Patient Assistance Fund, c/o
MU Health Care Office of Advancement, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
65212
Published by Apex Funeral Home, 550 W
Williams St, Apex NC 27502
Ann Bernadine
Kuhlman, 77, of Apex passed away at her residence May 21, 2017. She was
born January 29, 1940 in Columbia, Missouri a daughter of the late
Arthur and Agnes (Heisler) Richardson.
She is survived by her
husband of 56 years. Ronald Kuhlman, her children: Rhonda McKay and her
husband Tom of Cary, Michael R. Kuhlman and his wife Beth of Raleigh,
and Timothy G. Kuhlman and his wife Preeta of Olympia, WA, four
grandchildren: Rachel and Holly McKay of Cary, and Katie and John
Kuhlman of Raleigh.
Ann emanated love. She was kind,
compassionate and generous. She was interested in people and loved to be
involved. She was a creator of beauty and had a knack for making things
fun. She dearly loved her family and faith. Ann was simply magnificent,
a delight to all!
A time of visitation will be held Sunday July
23, 2017 from 3-5 pm at Apex Funeral Home 550 W. William St. Apex. A
Memorial Mass will be held 10 am Monday July 24, 2017 at St. Mary
Magdalene Catholic Church 625 Magdalene Pl, Apex, NC 27502.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the Kuhlman family by
visiting www.ApexFuneral.net.
Arrangements under the direction
of Apex Funeral Home, Apex, North Carolina.
Published Sunday, June 4, 2017
Beverly Roberts,
age 73, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Graveside service will
be 11:00 am, Friday, June 9, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Roberts.
In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the William Roberts Memorial
Scholarship. Please mail checks to MU Law School Office of Advancement;
Attn. Emily Moses, 205C Hulston Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Reference
William Roberts.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may
be offered at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: D.W.
Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas
City, Mo. 64133 (816)353-1218
Published Sunday, May 28, 2017
Cameron Scott
Caruthers, 28, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, May 22, 2017.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Parkade Baptist Church, 2102 N Garth Ave, in Columbia. Funeral service
will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at the church. Burial will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors.
Cameron was born June 16, 1988 in Columbia, to Allison Bradbury
Caruthers and Jeff Caruthers.
He grew up in Columbia deeply loved
by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family. He
graduated from Hickman High School in 2006. He then joined the United
States Army. Upon completion of one station unit training at Fort Knox,
Ky., he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.
He was then assigned to the 1st Brigade combat team, 3rd squadron 73rd
Calvary regiment, B troop. He was deployed to Iraq August 2009-August
2010. Cameron was awarded various military medals for valorous service
during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cameron recently graduated from
Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Mo. and was pursuing a career as a
welding contractor. He was known for his sense of humor and making his
friends and family laugh.
Cameron had a heart of gold and would
do anything for anybody. He loved children and they loved him. He deeply
loved his daughter Kiley, niece and nephews.
He is survived by
his daughter, Kiley Wadlow; father, Jeff Caruthers (Susan Garton);
mother, Allison Bradbury (Mark Wallace); grandmother, Bonnie Sue
Caruthers; sister, Danielle Caruthers; aunt, Stacey Baker (Micah) and
their children, Logan, Olivia and Jackson; and two uncles, Todd
Caruthers (Janet) and Kevin Hufferd (Tracy) and their son, Zakary.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dan Bradbury; and
grandfather, Norris Caruthers.
Memorials may be made to Welcome
Home OR Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), c/o Memorial
Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, June 4, 2017
Barbara Ellen
Chancellor, 69, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 surrounded by family
in Columbia.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
She was born in Columbia to Margaret Coffman Burge and Harry Earl
Burge Jr. on Jan. 4, 1948.
Barbara graduated from Hickman High
School in 1966 and then attended Stephens College. She enjoyed a long
career that included working in the Chancellor’s office at the
University of Missouri, Westport Communications, Safees and Dillards.
One of her passions was helping people find the perfect outfit for every
occasion.
She was a lifelong lover of cooking, gardening, and
caring for animals. Along with being an outgoing and friendly
people-person, Barbara was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and
grandmother.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret; sister,
Beverly Burge Spencer; daughters, Lisa Marie Dodds (Brad), Lara
Chancellor Covert; niece, Marissa Leigh Spencer (Francis Von Thun); and
grandchildren, Payton Alexus Covert, Brayden Alexandria Dodds, Claire
Margaret Covert, and Colton James Dodds.
She was proceeded in
death by her sister, Susan Elaine Burge; father, Harry; and
granddaughter, Lucy Ann Covert.
Published Sunday, June 4, 2017
Frances Jones, 91,
of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Columbia.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 5, at Grandview Baptist
Church near Centralia, with burial in Grandview Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Church.
Frances was born Willie Frances Nauser, on Jan. 9, 1926, in Callaway
County to William and Ella Wilkerson Nauser.
In 1945, she married
Clarence Jones in Columbia. She was a graduate of Hickman High School;
she also played basketball at the nearby Hereford School. She started
her career at MFA Insurance, now Shelter Insurance, before going to work
for the University of Missouri. She was with the University for 27 years
before retiring in 1987.
She was an active member of Grandview
Baptist Church; serving as a Sunday school teacher, church historian,
and pianist for many years. Her piano playing continued well into her
later years and the time she was at Stuart House in Centralia. She was
skilled in quilting and crochet, she and Clarence always had a large
garden and did plenty of canning. They both enjoyed several good years
of retirement and traveled to many destinations in their campers.
She is survived by her son, Larry (Rita) Jones of Centralia;
grandsons, Jeff (Debbie) Jones of Kirkwood, and Keith (Catherine) Jones
of Rolle, Switzerland; and five grandchildren, Aiden, Erin, Taylor,
Penn, & Palmer Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Clarence in 2014; son, Russell Jones, and her parents.
Donations
may be made to the Grandview Cemetery Association.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, June 4, 2017
Patricia Ann
“Patty” Hardin, 79, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017
at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Funeral services will be at
11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5, at Memorial Funeral Home and burial will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. The family will receive
guests from 10:00 until time of services at Memorial Funeral Home.
Patty was born on Nov. 21, 1937 in Columbia to Leola and Carl
Holloway.
She married Donald L. Hardin on Sept. 25, 1958 in
Hernando, Miss.
Patty was a proud graduate of both Christian
College and Hickman High School. She was active in the alumni groups of
each institution. After graduation from Christian, she began her
professional career at the J. Louis Crum Company before becoming a
tireless and loving homemaker for her family and devoted volunteer in
the community.
She was a longtime member of Kings Daughters,
Charity 20th Century Extension Club, and recently the Red Hat Ladies.
Patty volunteered for more than 20 years as a Pink Lady at Boone County
Hospital and Columbia Regional Hospital and was a 4-H leader in Boone
County for ten-plus years.
Patty is survived by husband, Don;
sons, Mitch Hardin of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Marty (Lisa) of
Harrisburg; and grandson, Mason Hardin.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia (Christian) College
Alumni Association or the Food Bank of Central Missouri.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 6, 2017
Jerry Palmer, 70, of
Columbia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his home.
Funeral
service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 7 at Memorial Funeral Home
in Columbia; burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home.
Jerry was born, Oct. 4, 1946 in Boone County, to James and Nellie
Calvert Palmer.
He was a 1964 graduate of Hickman High School,
and spent his entire life in Boone County. On June 6, 1960, he married
Susie Starke in Columbia. He served for 25 years in the U.S. National
Guard, and for the Columbia Police Department Reserves. He began working
in the grocery business for Eastgate Grocery before going to work for
the University of Missouri Hospital Cafeteria, where he would retire as
assistant manager. He took medical retirement from the University and
would receive a Heart Transplant on Jan. 26, 1995. Jerry enjoyed old
westerns, and was a friendly man that never met a stranger.
He is
survived by his wife, of 47 years, Susie Palmer; son, Bill (Misty)
Palmer of Bevier; grandchildren, Trinity Palmer of Columbia and J.D.
Palmer of Bevier; sisters, Ruth Ann Rice and Karen (Pete) Rayhart both
of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; brothers, Ronald Dale and Larry Edward Palmer; and
sister, Sharon Kay Palmer.
Contributions may be made to Midwest
Transplant Network 607 Oakcrest Dr, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Published June 11, 2017
William Joseph Bayer,
81, of Columbia passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.
Per his
request there will be no services.
He was born April 19, 1936 in
St. Louis to Velentine Joesph and Mae M Chaney Bayer. On Sept. 4, 1960
Bill married Mary Margaret Mitchell and they had two sons Joseph
Mitchell (Natalie) of Columbia and Jason Mitchell (Katherine) of St.
Louis.
Bill graduated from Hickman High School in 1955. He
received his B.S. and Master in Education from the University of
Missouri and taught high school biology for the Jefferson City school
system. He was an investment broker with Stix and Company, Newhard Cook
and Company and A.G. Edwards. He was a 32degree Scottish Rite mason and
a life member of Twilight Lodge. He was a member of the Little Dixie
Kiwanis Club for over 30 years.
Bill is survived by his wife; two
sons; grandchildren Landon Joseph, Stella Mae, Maxwell Mitchell, Alec
Stark; and sister Donna Card.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Sinclair School of Nursing to support alumni activities, Room
S219, School of Nursing, University of Missouri 65211.
Published June 14, 2017
Burton L. Stoerker,
68, of Ten Mile, Tenn. and formerly of Columbia, passed away on Friday,
June 2, 2017.
The family is celebrating Burt’s life privately as
he wished.
Burt graduated from Hickman High School and went to
University of Missouri where he obtained his degree in mechanical
engineering. He was employed by Tennessee Valley Authority for 25 years
and then became a contractor for Bechtel Corporation at Watts Bar
Nuclear Plant for 7 years. Burt was a proud member of the NRA and
Travelers Protective Association. He loved people and enjoyed spending
time with family and friends. Throughout his life he touched many people
and will be remembered by his many friends in Columbia, TVA and Bechtel.
Cindy loving and devoted wife of 25 years survives. Burt is also
survived by his mother, Dorothy Stoerker-Peters; son, Corey Stoerker;
daughter, Amy (Paul) Atwood; brother David (Cathy) Stoerker and grandson
Thomas Atwood. He will also be greatly missed by stepchildren Michael
(Lana) Hayes and John (Tina) Dean.
Burt was preceded in death by
his father, Lew Stoerker, and sister, Carol Stoerker.
Gentry
Griffey Funeral Chapel, Knoxville, Tennessee is honored to serve the
Stoerker family and invites you view and sign their online guestbook at
gentrygriffey.com.
Published June 9, 2017
James Robert
Bohnenkamp, 65, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his
home, after an on-going illness.
Visitation will be on Saturday,
June 10, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.
Jim was born on April 14, 1952
in Chillicothe, to loving parents Bob and Peggy (Murphy) Bohnenkamp and
was the oldest of eight children.
Jim is survived by his mother,
Peggy of Columbia; his daughter, Summer Rae of Tampa, Fla.; son, Stephen
of Maui, Hawaii; three brothers, David (Lily) of Iowa City, Iowa, John
(Gwen) of Bullhead, Ariz., and Paul (Carrie) of Broomfield, Colo.; and
two sisters, Beth (Mike) Kopp of Leawood, Kan., and Amy (Mike) Kultgen
of Denver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert (Bob);
brothers, Michael and Daniel; his maternal grandparents, Fern and Gerald
Murphy; and fraternal grandparents, Evelyn and Harry Bohnenkamp.
Jim was a 1970 graduate of Columbia Hickman High, studied at Columbia
College and received an associate’s degree in Computer Sciences from the
University of Missouri. He was employed in management of Auto Sales and
Leasing in Dallas, for over 20 years.
Jim was an avid Dallas
Cowboys fan and had an affection for the bass guitar. He was an
accomplished musician and played in both local and national bands
through the years. Jim’s friends could always count on his upbeat
demeanor and outlook on life, along with being known for his amazing
sense of humor.
The family wishes to thank all the physicians,
nurses, and staff with University Hospital for all their kindness and
compassion over the last several years.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the
American Heart Association, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business
Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be left for
the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 9, 2017
Charles “Chuck”
Edward Fuller Jr., 79, of Columbia passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017
at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
A Celebration of
Life will be held at a later date.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1938
in Joliet, Ill., the son of the late Charles Edward and Edna Mae
(Warsing) Fuller.
On Feb. 14, 1958 he united in marriage to his
wife Ann Fleenor. She survives at the home.
Chuck spent the first
13 years of his life in Africa where his parents were missionaries. Upon
moving to Columbia he attended Hickman High School and then joined the
United States Air Force. He then attended college at Columbia College
where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. After obtaining his Bachelor’s,
he then went on to attend the University of Missouri where he obtained a
Masters Degree in Education.
Chuck served in the United States
Air Force, United States Coast Guard and the Missouri National Guard for
a total of 22 years, and obtained the rank of Sr. Master Sergeant. When
he was not busy serving his country, Chuck was a postal carrier in the
rural areas surrounding Columbia.
During his Air Force years he
was part of the pistol team and track and field team. Chuck was a Mason
for many years, and prior to his time in the service he was a Shriner.
He volunteered at the local food pantry and also at the Optimist Club
with their Christmas tree sales. Chuck also enjoyed coffee, barbeque and
the Star Trek TV series.
Along with his wife Ann, he is survived
by one son, Glenn Fuller and wife Billi of Nashville, Tenn.; one
daughter, Heather Fuller of Columbia; and two grandchildren, Brooke and
Alex Oglevie.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by
one sister, Judith.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy
can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12
East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences
may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published in The Birmingham News on
June 9, 2017
Nancy
Lingafelter West, "Nanny" as she was lovingly referred to by her
grandchildren, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017 at Grandview
Medical Center in Birmingham. She was 62 years old.
Nancy was
preceded in death by her parents the late Max Lingafelter and Norma
Lingafelter of Kansas. Survivors include her loving husband, Bob West;
step-daughters Rebecca Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina and Stacey
(Richard) Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana; 9 grandchildren West,
Will, Henry, Jake and Sam Davis; McKain, Marcy, Hunter and Clay
Williams. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tommy and Linda Gentle of
Haleyville and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.
Nancy was a graduate of the University of Missouri where she was a
member of Kapa Alpha Theta Sorority and a member of the women's
basketball team. After graduation, Nancy worked as an executive with
State Farm Insurance Company in Monroe, Louisiana. She earned her
Master's degree from Northeast Louisiana University where she was
awarded the "Outstanding MBA" graduate award. She was working towards
earning her Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama. Nancy was
an entrepreneur who successfully operated numerous business ventures and
was an expert in the stock market.
Nancy married the love of her
life, Bob West on May 31, 1986. They lived in Monroe, Louisiana for
several years before relocating to Birmingham, Alabama in 1992. They
enjoyed many beautiful years at their home in Graystone Country Club.
Bob and Nancy enjoyed playing golf together. She was an excellent tennis
player and loved teaching the game to her grandchildren. Nancy was also
an avid bridge player earning her "Life Master Certificate." The true
joy of Nancy's life were her nine grandchildren. They looked forward all
year to the time they would spend with Nanny and Poppy during the
summer. Nancy spent countless hours with her grandchildren playing
domino's, monopoly and Lego's along with every other game you can
imagine.
In 2010, Nancy and Bob bought a house on Lake Wilson in
Florence, Alabama. Nancy made many lasting memories there and loved
spending time with all of her family enjoying the river, cookouts, and
riding jet skis. Nancy was a very kind hearted, loving, and giving
person. Her family went to her often for advice. She was much more
concerned about other people's problems than her own. And when it came
to her grandchildren, there is nothing she wouldn't do to make them
happy. A favorite memory is Nancy staying up all night on Christmas Eve
putting together piles of toys for her grandchildren to open on
Christmas Day.
Bob and Nancy had just celebrated 31 years of
marriage. They had a rare love that is hard to find today. They were
best friends and shared many amazing memories. They traveled the world
together but their favorite place on earth was wherever their
grandchildren were. For the past five years, Bob has tirelessly and
selflessly taken care of Nancy. He never once complained and was
overheard telling someone that he was thankful for every second he had
with Nancy.
A celebration of her beautiful life will be held
Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.
Visitation is 1:30pm-3pm with funeral to follow. A graveside service
will be Friday June 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Winston Memorial Cemetery in
Haleyville. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your favorite
charity in her name.
Published June 11, 2017
Barbara Joyce
McCown, 85, of Knob Noster, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in
Tulsa, Okla., while visting her daughter.
Graveside funeral
services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, at Knob Noster
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., on
Monday at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg.
Born in Nebraska, March 3, 1932 to James E. Smith and Betty Stryker
Smith, she graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in 1949.
She was married to Robert L. McCown of Columbia, who preceded her in
death as did her parents.
Barbara is survived by daughter, Marsha
Anderson, of Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Jo Ann Polly of Columbia; three
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Center, 3501 Berrywood
Dr., Columbia, MO 65201-9968.
Published July 2, 2017
Nancy Alaine
Strange Dunagan, 57, died on Friday, June 9, 2017, surrounded by friends
and family in her home in West San Jose, Calif.
Friends and
family are invited to a Celebration of Life ceremony on Sunday, July 9
at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Community of Christ Church, 1111 Fairview Rd,
Columbia.
Nancy was born and raised in Columbia. She was the
first woman from Central Missouri to attend the University of
Missouri-Columbia on a full athletic scholarship. She was captain of the
women’s volleyball team and earned a BS degree in Physical Education at
MU.
She earned an MS degree in Exercise Physiology from San Jose
State University and managed the employee fitness program at the NASA
Ames Research Center for over a decade. Nancy finished her career as an
instructor at West Valley Community College.
Nancy was an
ordained lay minister in the Community of Christ Church. Her diverse
ministries reflected the light of Christ’s love into the lives of many.
She filled the lives of all who knew her with beauty, happiness,
kindness, and affirmation.
Nancy is survived by her husband
Stephen Dunagan; children, Christian Dunagan and Meghan Badder;
grandchildren, Isla Dunagan, Haley Dunagan, and Riley Badder. Nancy is
also survived by her mother Delores Strange and her seven sisters.
Nancy’s gracious and enthusiastic spirit will be missed by all who
knew her.
Memorial contributions are suggested the lung cancer
research organization of your choice.
Published
by McLarens Resthaven Capel & Mortuary & Restvaen Cemetery, West Des
Moines IA 50265
O.D. Hawkins, 93,
passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2017, with his family at his
bedside. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, at
McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines with burial following at Resthaven
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
O.D. was born January 19, 1924, in Woodlandville, MO to
Ona and Sally Hawkins. He grew up in Columbia, MO where he attended
school through High School and worked several jobs in his teen years to
help his family. O.D. played high school football and basketball and was
Senior Class President. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
as a submariner. O.D. was on three missions with the U.S.S. Pampanito,
which is located today in the San Francisco Bay. After his service in
the Navy he continued his education in Columbia, MO at the University of
Missouri where he graduated in 1951. While in college, in June of 1948,
he married Muriel Mix of St. Paul, MN. He received his BSEE and went to
work as a Sales and Application Electrical Engineer with General
Electric, retiring after 35 years. O.D. started his career in
Schenectady, NY and then in 1956, had an opportunity to move back to the
Midwest, and settled with his family in West Des Moines.
O.D.
stayed active in his retirement riding his bicycle and walking many
miles in West Des Moines. He enjoyed golfing with friends and his
daughter and son-in-law for several years and was in multiple bowling
leagues until he was in his upper 80s. O.D. enjoyed making wines and had
a special recipe for Blue Cheese Dressing, both of which he loved to
share. He was very handy and did many home improvement projects. O.D.
also stayed very active in the Iowa Chapter U.S. Submarine Veterans,
where he was a past State Commander, Regional Subvets Convention
coordinator and newsletter editor for many years. He was a lifetime
member since 1960, of the Engineers Club of Des Moines and served a term
as President. O.D. was also a member of the University of Missouri
Alumni Association where he sponsored a scholarship program. He was a
member of Plymouth Congregational Church for close to 60 years and
especially enjoyed Tuesday night dinners at the Izaak Walton League
where he was a member.
O. D. was a very devoted and loving
husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very kind and generous man
who never met a stranger. O.D. had a wonderful sense of humor and
enjoyed being around people. He will be missed very much.
O.D.
is survived by his wife of 69 years, Muriel Hawkins; son, Mark of
Cambridge, IA; daughter, Gail (Jeff) Meyer of West Des Moines, IA;
grandchildren, Ryan and Kendra Meyer; and several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, George "Pete",
Ernest and Bill; two sisters, Margaret Lloyd and Lucille Claxton; and
three infant siblings.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or LifeServe Blood
Center.
Published
June 13, 2017
Gary
Wayne Grant, 64, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at
his home in Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June
15, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service
will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at the funeral home.
Burial will be Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gary was born on Feb. 14,
1953 in Columbia, the son of Elijah and Roxie (Pollock) Grant.
He
retired from the City of Columbia.
He is survived by two
children, David Grant (Tammy) and DeAna Grant; his mother, Roxie Grant;
two brothers, Jerry Grant (Sharon) and Danny Grant (Kim); and two
grandchildren, David Grant Jr and Grace Grant; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Darin Ray Grant; his father,
Elijah Grant; one sister, Glenda Kay Haymart; one grandson, Timothy
Grant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Boone
Hospice OR Wounded Warriors c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business
Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 13, 2017
John Michael Reid, 81,
passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017.
A graveside service will be
on Saturday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m., at the Columbia Cemetery in
Columbia.
John Michael Reid was born in Columbia, the second of
three sons of Charles Henry Reid and Fern Chorlton Reid.
“Mike”
grew up on the family farm, and attended a one room county school house
for eight years. The family was musical and Mike competed and won
several contests including the Boone County Fair talent show at age 12.
He graduated from Hickman High School where he was active in Verse
Speaking, Chorus, and Varsity Football. He graduated from the University
of Missouri in 1957 with a degree in Business Finance. He was a member
of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.
He married high school and
college sweetheart, Jean Millan in August of 1957.
He worked for
the University business office for one year before being called to
active duty in the United States Air Force.
After serving his
country in Vietnam flying C-130′s for a variety of missions, Mike spent
the next 20 years with a multitude of jobs and assignments which
included; Procurement Contracting Officer, Pilot, Air Craft Commander
for the 311th Air Commando Squadron Danang AFB Vietnam (over 600 combat
missions), Jet Instructor Pilot, Distinguished Graduate of Air Command
and Staff College, Commanding Air Officer and Cadet Squadron Leader at
The Air Force Academy, Business Intern with Martin-Mamafta Space and
Missile Division, DOD Plant Representative where he had on-site
responsibility for contract management and flight testing of the Air
Force’s first 747 Airbourne Command Post and department maintenance of
the Air Force’s Air Mission Fleet (VIP), including the Presidential
Aircraft, Air Force One. His final assignment was as Director of
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance in the A-10 Weapons System, Wright
Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.
Mike took his 20 year retirement and
immediately went to work for a regional brokerage firm in Dayton. He
stayed with this company for 27 years through multiple mergers finally
becoming Wachovia Securities. He had a successful career as a broker and
also served as Vice President and Office Manager for the Dayton office.
During his years in Dayton, Mike and family were members of The Dayton
Country Club, The Dayton Racquet Club, The Engineers Club, and he was
past President of the Dayton Kiwanis Club.
Mike retired from
Wachovia in December of 2005 and joined his wife Jean, of 49 years, in
St. Augustine, Fla. where they already owned a home. Jean died
unexpectedly in the fall of 2006. Mike later remarried Ann Meeks and
enjoyed traveling and their dogs before passing away at his North
Carolina home.
Mike’s friends and family knew him as a generous,
wonderful man that loved all animals, he loved his family and his
country and will be missed by all those that he touched with his
kindness.
He is survived by his only child, Sarah Jane Reid of
Columbia, grandchildren, Maxwell Reid Frericks (Melissa Frericks) of
Columbia, Elizabeth Spencer Frericks of Columbia; his wife, Ann Reid of
St. Augustine, Fla.; brothers, Robert J. Reid of Washington, D.C. And
Dr. Patrick Reid of Fort Collins, Colo.
The family would like to
thank Hospice and Palliative Care, Hudson, N.C., for their excellent
care and compassionate hearts.
Published June 14, 2017
Allen Jeffries,
56, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017.
He was born
Oct. 27, 1960 in Fayette, to Eli and Geraldine Jeffries.
On Oct.
27, 1979, he married Renatta G. Dalton and had two children.
Visitation will be from 1:00 -2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at
Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, with funeral service at 2:30pm.
Burial will follow in Dripping Springs Cemetery.
He graduated
from Hickman High School in 1978 and worked as a building engineer for
Shelter Insurance Companies for 32 years.
Allen loved his family.
He adored his three grandchildren, attending the children’s events,
enjoyed the outdoors, and watching the weather channel. He also enjoyed
his most recent family trip to Yellowstone, especially seeing the Grand
Tetons.
Allen is survived by his wife; daughter, Jessica L. Gray
(Andrew) of Harrisburg; son, Ryan A. Jeffries (Allison) of Columbia; and
his most precious grandchildren, Chase, Connor, and Camryn. He is also
survived by his parents; two sisters, Iona Jeffries and Nancy Parks; and
several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Dripping Springs Church 2701 W Dripping Springs Road Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 28, 2017
Shirley A Hoefer,
84, formerly of Columbia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14,
2017, at the home of her daughter.
Memorial services will be held
on Saturday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Inurnment
will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shirley was born October
11, 1932 in Columbia, the only child of William Wallace, “Jack” and
Georgia Gray.
She was married on Dec. 28, 1952, to Thomas
“Durwood” Hoefer.
Shirley was an active member in her community
of Des Moines, Iowa. She enjoyed a long and successful career at West
Bank as a personal banker. Shirley’s two passions outside of her family
were fashion and interior home design.
Survivors include her
daughter, Karen Hoefer of Henderson, Nev. and her beloved Cocker, Lola.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Rest in peace my mentor, role model, best friend, and the woman I was
honored to call Mother.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 22, 2017
Brian Nelson Cottle,
58, returned to stardust on Saturday, June 17, 2017, surrounded by love
at the Cottle Ranch.
Alzheimer’s disease killed him but nothing
can take away the memories of the incredible person whose life was lived
at full speed, fueled by curiosity, courage, brilliance, love, laughter,
honesty, and a total lack of inhibition and disdain for convention.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24 at the
Unitarian Universalist Church, 2615 Shepard Blvd. in Columbia. Drop-in
and visit with family and friends from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Brian was
born at Boone Hospital on Nov. 2, 1958, to Ken and Billie Cottle. A
lightning bolt from the start, Brian survived falling into a manhole at
age 3, crashing through a car windshield, sub-zero winter camping with
his Boy Scout troop, climbing anything climbable, swimming and canoeing,
attending Hickman High School and working as an electrician’s
apprentice.
His life was forever changed on May 6, 1976, when he
was severely injured in a car accident that took the life of his best
friend Kenny Brown. From that time, Brian doubled the speed at which he
lived life, never wasting a moment and trying to experience everything
that life had to offer. His adventures included skydiving, solo hikes in
the Tetons and Yellowstone, and mountain climbing.
At age 18,
Brian started working at KOMU-TV. He became a skilled director and
producer, known for his ability to do anything and everything needed in
the chaotic and changing TV business.
In the brief, and only,
time that Brian lived out of Boone County, he worked at KOTV in Tulsa,
Okla. where he met Amelia Miner. Thus began a new adventure!
After an Alaska hiking honeymoon, Brian and Amelia moved back to
Columbia. Brian returned to work at KOMU-TV and worked there until his
medical retirement. KOMU was his second home and his second family.
In addition to the hours spent at KOMU, the whirlwind that was Brian
remodeled a house, welcomed a son, Christopher, and remodeled another
house known as the Cottle Ranch. He never stopped learning, creating, or
working. His computer skills and his carpentry skills were always in
demand. His ability to fix anything (except engines) was only topped by
his beer drinking skills. The Beast liked his beer!
Brian
also served his hometown through volunteer service; known as an active
and knowledgeable board member, he was passionate about environmental
issues and reasonable solutions to problems that others saw as complex
and baffling.
His favorite volunteer activities were at Rock
Bridge Memorial State Park which is a neighbor to the Cottle Ranch.
Brian spent many long hours doing litter cleanup, removal of invasive
plants and rusty barbed wire and participating in controlled burns.
Litter was a particular irritant and Brian always came back from a walk
with debris he picked up. Missouri State Parks recognized Brian with the
2013 Masterpiece Award as the outstanding volunteer at Rock Bridge State
Park.
In addition to Amelia and Christopher, Brian’s loving
family includes his parents, Ken and Billie Cottle; brothers, Barry and
Brice, their families and many others who will miss Brian deeply.
If you would like to honor Brian’s memory, please donate to these
causes that he was passionate about:
Rock Bridge Memorial State
Park Stewardship Fund to continue maintaining, cleaning and improving
the park through volunteer sweat and commitment.
The Greater
Missouri Alzheimer’s Association education fund to keep up the work of
educating, advocating and agitating to combat Alzheimer’s disease or
Team Cottle for Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
It took a village to
travel through Alzheimer’s; Amelia and Christopher thank family,
friends, the medical teams, support groups and Hospice Compassus for
walking with us.
Brian and his family shared their journey and
did not shy away from the realities that came down like thunderbolts to
the heart. Brian has completed his walk and now leaves his loved ones to
continue on the trail and pick up the litter.
Donate to
Alzheimer’s organization
www.alz.org/greatermissouri/in_my_community_donate.asp
Team
Cottle
act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2017/MO-GreaterMissouri?team_id=391977&pg=team&fr_id=10537
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - specify Rock Bridge Stewardship
Fund in the comments.
www.dnr.mo.gov/parksdonation/
Published June 24, 2017
Kathleen Weislocher,
58, of Columbia, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017.
Memorial
services will be held Monday, June 26, at the Red Top Christian Church
in Hallsville. There will be a luncheon and visitation at 11:30 a.m. and
the service will follow at 1:00 p.m.
Kathleen Laird was born
March 26, 1959 in Ulm, Germany.
She was married to Thomas
Weislocher on Jan. 13, 1979. They were married for over 25 years before
they divorced, but remain friends. Their son, Benjamin William
Weislocher, was born Nov. 30, 1988.
She graduated from Hickman
High School with a four-year Academic Curator’s scholarship to
University of Missouri in Columbia. She got her B.S. in psychology but
eventually chose to pursue a career as a computer programmer/analyst
Shelter insurance. She worked at Shelter Insurance for over 25 years.
Recently, she worked for Davanti, based out of Florida. Kathy was
extremely level-headed and dependable and played the mediator role. She
had a kind, gentle soul and found good in all, however, her greatest
accomplishment was being a mom.
She is survived by her mother,
Blanche Campbell of Hallsville; her son, Ben Weislocher of Mexico, Mo.
And her sister, Debbie Cola, also of Hallsville.
She was preceded
in death by her sister, Karen Leah Laird; and her “dad”, William
Campbell; and her grandparents, Clarence and Leona Campbell.
If
you wish to send flowers, you can send them to the church on Monday,
June 26, after 10:00 a.m.: Red Top Christian Church 14355 North Route U,
Hallsville, Mo. 65255. Before that time, they may be sent to c/o Blanche
Campbell, 11190 Varnon School Rd, Hallsville, Mo. 65255.
Published June 25, 2017
Violet Marie
Canole, 93, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the
Bluffs.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday,
June 26 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, June 27 at Memorial with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Violet was born August 5, 1923 in Boone County, to William and Mary
Davis Bennett.
She was a 1943 graduate of David H. Hickman High
School.
She was very proud of her service as a Clerk in the U.S.
Army during WWII.
She married James Dean Canole on January 29,
1946.
She is survived by her nine children, Cathy (Dan)
Clinkinbeard of Columbia, Jimmie (Michele) Canole of Melbourne Beach,
Fla., Don (Ivy) Canole of Dixon, Wanda (Jim) Becker of Pilot Grove,
Betty Bugg of Columbia, Janet (Ted) Wendel of Mesa, Ariz., Judy (Neil)
Bowers of Columbia, Lisa (Brent) Gibson of Columbia, and Jeff Canole of
Hallsville; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Shawn) McCollom, Wendy
Clinkinbeard, Marvin Eugene (Tiffanye) Tomlin, II, Melonie (Dean)
Tomlin, Joe (Leia) Asbury, Nathan (Brandy) Bugg, Sarah Wendel, and Nick
Gibson; eleven great-grand children; and brother, Gene (Marilyn) Bennett
of Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dean
Canole; son, Jerry Canole; and eight brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight 625
Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201 or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences maybe left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published June 25, 2017
Wynona G. “Noni”
King, 86, of Columbia, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
A
memorial gathering will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29 at
Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.
Noni was born September 14,
1930 in Columbia to Abner and Josephine Ficklin Nichols.
She was
a 1948 graduate of Hickman High School, and life-long resident of
Columbia.
She worked for Shelter Insurance for 18 years. Also in
her younger years, she enjoyed going to garage sales. She enjoyed
reading and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her children,
Sharon (Larry) Bedford of Springfield, Richard King of Columbia, Mary
(Bud) VanVoorn of Wentzville, and Michelle King Bradley of Columbia;
grandchildren, Marc Bedford, Kendra King, Meghann (Drew) Theobald,
Tristan Johnson, and Thomas M. Williams; great-grandson Jaidyn Jackson;
brothers B.J. Nichols and Carl (Margaret) Nichols of Columbia;
sister-in-law, Doreen Nichols of Columbia, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and
sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of
your choice
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Jun 29, 2017
Jimmie R. Hinshaw,
85, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at The Bluffs in
Columbia.
Visitation will be Friday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m.-
12:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at
12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors.
Jimmie was born
on May 27, 1932 in Ashland, the son of James R. and Nellie Mae (Hagans)
Hinshaw who preceded him in death.
He was a 1951 graduate of
Hickman High School and also served in the US Army.
He was
married on June 10, 1953 in Columbia to Phyllis Sue Reynolds, who
survives of the home.
Jimmie was a carpenter for many years and
was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Other survivors include four
children, Cindy Mountjoy (Ralph), Bernard Hinshaw (Lynn Cashatt), Teresa
Hayes and Don Hinshaw (Suzanne Suebben); 16 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by one son, James
Hinshaw; four sisters; and seven brothers.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials are suggested to Central Missouri Honor Flight Program, 625
Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201.
Online tributes may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published July 5, 2017
Karl Wayne Spry, 66, of
Sturgeon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2017.
Visitation will be held at Nilson Funeral Home on Thursday July 6,
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with graveside services to follow at 2:00
p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Karl was born on June 8, 1951, in
Columbia, the son of Leo and Ruby Spry, and they preceded him in death.
On Oct. 19, 1973, Karl and Sandra Ellen Lee were united in marriage.
They had two children, Darren Spry of Spring Hill, Kan. and Matthew Spry
of Sturgeon.
Karl worked at the VA Hospital for over 30 years,
and held a number of positions. He was also a proud member of the United
States Army Reserves, and retired as a Master Sergeant on June 8, 2011.
Karl served in active duty during the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and
Kosovo peacekeeping mission. He also enjoyed his time serving as a
Shriner.
Karl is survived by his wife; sons; daughter-in-law, Amy
Spry; Matthew’s long-time companion, Erin Pauley; his grandsons, Brady
and Carson Spry; and his three brothers, Tilford, Lonnie, and Terry
Spry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the
Shriner’s Hospital or Heritage Christian Academy, C/O The Spry Family,
9333 W 159 St., Overland Park, KS, 66221.
Online condolences may
be left for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published
July 15, 2017
Sandra Bley, 53, of
Columbia, passed away at her home on Monday, July 10, 2017.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 16, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Memorial
Funeral Home Columbia. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July
17, at the Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sandi was born May 5, 1964 in Columbia, to Carroll Eugen and JoAnn
Swan McGrath. A 1982 graduate of Hickman High School, she was a studious
woman who loved to read. She had a green thumb caring for her many
houseplants and flower garden. Sandy was also an excellent cook, a
loving mother, and she loved her grandson dearly.
She is survived
by her mother, JoAnn Snell of Higbee; children, William “Bill” Edward
Bley, Jr. of Columbia, Kimberly Ann (Patrick) Bley Rengers of
Lanesville, Ind., and Kathaleen “Catie” Nicole Bley of Columbia;
grandson Daylinn Reed Bley-Taylor; sister, Staci Jo Snell of Higbee; and
brothers, Rusty and Matt McGrath of Millersburg.
Her Father,
Carroll McGrath and stepfather, Harry W. Snell preceded her in death.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Food Bank for Central &
Northeast Missouri 2101 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, Mo. 65202
Online
condolences can be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published July 13, 2017
Wanda Mahan, 76, a
lifelong Boone County resident, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at
Boone Hospital Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00
a.m., Friday, July 14, at First Baptist Church, 1112 East Broadway, in
Columbia, with visitation from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the church. Private
interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Wanda
was born March 12, 1941 in Boone County, to Claude and Lena Pauley
Weldon.
She was a 1959 graduate of Hickman High School, and a
long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church. She retired after 25 years of
service from the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education as the
District Registrar. Wanda was involved with Mother Singers,
Philanthropic Educational Organization and several other social groups.
Wanda was a wonderful communicator and was gifted in sign language
interpretation for both her role at the Board of Education and in the
local community.
Following her retirement, she spent the past 17
years as a part time supervisor for staff events at the University of
Missouri. Wanda had a passion for life and loved her family and friends
dearly. She especially loved her role as Grandmother the best.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe Mahan; her mother, Lena
Weldon; children, Stuart (Janna) Mahan of Ashland, Mike (Christi) Mahan
of Jacksonville, Fla., and Stephanie Mahan of Columbia; grandchildren,
Austin, Jameson, and Kayla Mahan; and siblings, Christine Poe, Shirley
Kilbourn, and Sonny (Patsy) Weldon.
She was preceded in death by
her father, Claude Weldon; and sister, Dorothy Collins.
In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to
Bethel Baptist Church, 201 Old Plank Road, Columbia, Mo. 65203.
Online condolences can be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published July 14, 2017
Stefanie Leroux,
53, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
A private
family Memorial service will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Stefanie was born August 1, 1963 in Liberal, Kan., to Lawrence L. and
Jeanette Hefling Leroux.
She worked several years for MFA Oil
Company.
She is survived by her mother, Jeanette Leroux of
Columbia; brother, Steven (Tammy) Leroux of Mokane; nephew, Allen Leroux
of Fulton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and longtime & wonderful
friends, Tim Nichols and Becky Mirielli.
Her father, Lawrence,
preceded her in death.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published July 20, 2017
Jamar Lamont Hicks,
26, of Columbia, passed into eternity on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at
University Hospital.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, July
22, at the Crossing Church at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at the church.
Funeral Services are
under the direction of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home.
Published in Kansas City Star on July 20, 2017
Daniel Brian Kane
(aka "The Old Gringo") passed away peacefully July 16, 2017 at home in
Isla Mujeres, Mexico at the age of 68. Dan was born to Lt. Col. Harold
Kane & Dorothy Kane on October 17, 1948 in Fukuoka, Japan. He was the
youngest of 2 boys, brother to Michael Kane. With his father serving in
the US Army during WWII, Dan and his family had moved 11 times by the
age of 13. They settled in Columbia, MO where Dan graduated from Hickman
HS. He then attended The University of Missouri receiving his degree in
Journalism & History.
Dan's professional career included many
jobs in the printing/advertising industry. He started his own recruiting
company, Kane, Inc. which he ran until retirement.
In 1978, he
moved to Kansas City, and married his former wife, Barbara Gee in 1984.
They raised their 2 daughters, Whitney & Drew in Leawood, KS. Dan adored
his daughters, and always said he had many jobs, but his best one was
being a Dad.
Dan's passion for travel took him to the island of
Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 1976. He fell in love with this island and its
people. After both daughters graduated college, Dan moved down to Isla
Mujeres in 2012, where he lived until he passed.
Everyone who
lived on the island, or visited knew Dan. Dan leaves behind his daughter
Whitney Anderson and husband Quinn of Kansas City (and soon-to-be first
grandchild), and his daughter Drew Kane and fiance‚ Brant Smith of Ft.
Worth.
A celebration of Dan's life will be held Saturday, July
22, at Johnny's Tavern in Prairie Village, KS from 2pm-4pm as well as a
celebration in Isla Mujeres. We will miss you Old Gringo!
Published July 24, 2017
Lee (Blue) Ardrey, 68,
of Columbia, passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017 after losing a
3 year battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life service will be
held at Community United Methodist Church, 3301 West Broadway, Columbia,
at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28. A visitation will follow at 5:00 p.m.
Officiating the service will be Pastor Curtis.
Lee was born to
parents Ivan Sr. and Bea Ardrey on December 15, 1948 in Columbia.
He was a 1967 graduate of Hickman High School.
On March 11,
1966, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Linda
Sapp Ardrey.
He proudly retired in 2008 as Manager of Operations
after 41 years of employment at Boone Electric Cooperative. Lee
passionately ran the “War Room” during storms to make sure every last
light was back on.
Lee was a devoted family man that loved the
outdoors, motorcycling, hunting, playing golf, and remodeling. Many
happy years were spent at the Lake of the Ozarks fishing, boating,
skiing, and swimming even though he couldn’t swim a lap!
Lee took
many trips with his beloved wife and close friends all over the US on
their motorcycles. Lee loved hunting with his son and grandsons. Lee
loved playing golf and always said, “If you can’t play good, you better
look good.” And boy he looked good!
Lee is survived by his wife,
Linda Ardrey; daughter, Teresa Schlager (Jeffrey) of Kansas City; son,
Travis Ardrey (Jennifer) of O’Fallon; sister, Penny Davis of St.
Charles; and seven grandchildren, Ashlee Dennis (Kel), Alisabeth,
Austin, Allyson, and Andrew Schlager of Kansas City, Jacob and Sam
Ardrey of O’Fallon.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
and his brother, Ivan Jr. (Pear Head) Ardrey.
Lee was always full
of life and laughter and will be missed by all. As per his wishes
cremation services are under the care of Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published July 26, 2017
Allan F. Price, 67,
of Columbia passed away suddenly on Monday, July 24, 2017 at his home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, at
Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,
July 28, at the funeral home, with Pastor Shay Roush officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Allan was born on
July 14, 1950, in St. Louis, the son of Raymond Leslie and Martha
Washington (Krueger) Price. Martha died at an early age and Raymond
later married Melba Davis.
Allan was married on Nov. 30, 1985, in
Columbia to Tina Wilson, who survives of the home.
He was a local
home builder and contractor. Allan was an avid hunter and fisherman and
loved anything outdoors. He enjoyed being with his family, but
especially spending time with his granddaughters. Allan was a giver; he
loved serving people, and served his family well. He will be sorely
missed by all who loved him.
Besides his wife of almost 32 years,
he is survived by his children, Connor Price (Jacquelyn), Cooper Price
(Chanel Chaponick), and Mackenzie Bartley (Grady), all of Columbia; two
granddaughters, Eleanor Grace Price and Annabelle Marie Bartley; two
sisters, Jeanette Cohen (Alan) and Cynthia Bopp; nieces and nephews,
Sydney and Kyra Haigh, Seth and Leah Bopp, Sam and Claire Cohen,
Taylour, Hayley, Aubrey and Emma Wilson; father and mother-in-law,
Robert and Joan Wilson; and brother-in-law, Terry Wilson (Joanna).
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother; and
brother-in-law, Richard Bopp.
Memorials may be left to Young Life
of Columbia or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Online
condolences may be made online at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published August 1, 2017
Carol A. Jones,
72, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Family will
receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, at Nilson
Funeral Home.
She was born Sept. 29, 1944 in Columbia, the
daughter of Elmer and Charlotte Burks Coleman.
Online condolences
may be left for the family at:
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Thursday, August 4, 2017
Richard L. (Bill) King,
Sr., 86, of Columbia, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Boone
Hospital Center in Columbia.
A Memorial Gathering will be at 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, August 5, at the Elks Lodge, 4747 E. Elk Park Dr.,
Columbia.
Bill was born on August 4, 1930, in Columbia, the son
of Judd and Rose Heisler King.
He attended Hickman High School
and was a lifelong resident of Columbia. Bill also served in the United
States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He
retired from Nauser Beverage Distributing Company in Columbia.
Bill loved to fish, golf and was a heck of a pool player back in the
day. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and a 31 year member of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #594.
He
is survived by his children, Sharon (Larry) Bedford, of Springfield,
Richard King Jr., of Columbia, Mary (Bud) Van Voorn, of Wentzville, and
Michelle King Bradley, of Columbia; grandchildren, Marc Bedford, Kendra
King, Meghann (Drew) Theobald, Tristan Johnson and Thomas Williams; and
great-grandson, Jaidyn Jackson. He is also survived by his partner of 38
years, Dorothy Coats.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
brother Pat Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd, Ste 1-C, Columbia, MO
65203.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published in
SedaliaDemocrat.com from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2017
Donald Gene Wood
Donald Gene Wood, 67, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Monday, July
31, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1950 in Marshall, the son of Doran
Estel and Frances Violet (Birdsong) Wood, who both preceded him in
eternal rest.
On July 29, 1973 Don was united in marriage to
Elaine Sue Watson, who survives of the home.
Don was a devoted
parent and grandparent to his entire family. He loved everything about
motorcycles and found great joy in riding and customizing them. He also
had a deep love for his chihuahuas, Foxysue and HarleySue. Don loved to
travel and had a passion for exploring the world. He was able to do much
of that as he served his country honorably in the United States Air
Force for 22 years. After retiring from the Air Force, Don went to work
at SMC for 16 years. Don was also active in the Patriot Guard Riders and
dedicated much of his time to paying last respects to his fellow
veterans. He was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association
and the Sedalia Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Besides his loving
and devoted wife, Elaine, Don is survived by two children, Michelle
Cloutier and her husband Matt of Montana, and Michael Wood and his wife
Cheryl of Missouri; six grandchildren, Shauntaya Taylor (Adam Short),
Andreanna Davis, Cheyenne Davis, Sheric Davis, Brittany Lynn Wood, and
Bradley Alan Wood; two great grandchildren, Draiven and Bentley; and two
brothers, Robert Wood (Mary) of Missouri and James Wood (Leslie) of
Utah.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,
August 7, 2017 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, with Pastor Seth Coridan
officiating.
Visitation will be held at the chapel one hour prior
to the service.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park
Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri.
Pallbearers will be Mike Green,
Ben Brown, Rick Yeager, Wes Duncan, Cathy Green, and Scott Green.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Pancreatic
Cancer Foundation in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Published Wednesday August 16, 2017
Charla Sue Bynum,
60, of Hannibal, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her home.
Friends will be received from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19 at
Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Memorial Services will follow at 2:00
p.m.
She was born Feb. 1, 1957, in Columbia, to Bettie (Wren)
Murphy.
Charla was a graduate of Hickman High School, where she
was a cheerleader. She enjoyed scrapbooking and playing games on her
phone. Most of all Charla loved spending anytime she could with her
family, friends and dog Bella.
She is survived by two sons,
Robert W. Bynum (Jessica) of Houston, Texas and Mikel W. Bynum (Anna) of
Columbia; daughter, Katrina “Katie” Bynum (fiancé Joshua) of Harrisburg;
brother, Tommy Dean Murphy of Columbia; sister, Sheila McCord (Jack) of
Hannibal; grandchildren, Briian, Madaelynn, Korbin, Lane, Rylan, Easton
and a baby girl on the way; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was
preceded in death by her mother, Bettie Murphy; and brother, Rickey
Murphy.
Expression of sympathy may be made to your local Animal
Shelter in memory of Charla.
Arrangements are under the direction
of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449- 4153.
Condolences may be
left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published
Aug 27, 2017
Deborah
Lee Brink, 66, of Chandler, Ariz, passed away on Thursday, August 10,
2017.
Private services were held.
She was born June 25,
1951 and retired from teaching.
She is survived by her brother,
Steve; sister, Gail; loving nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time
friends.
The family suggests donations be made to the American
Heart Association, P.O. Box 60000 San Francisco, CA, 94160.
Published Aug 29, 2017
Jere Ernest Cottle,
84, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 In Tulsa, Okla.
Services were held August 26, at Southern Hill Baptist in Tulsa, Okla.
Jere Ernest Cottle was born on Nov. 18, 1932 in Columbia, to Ernest
Charlie Cottle and Ruby May (Hall) Cottle.
He married Doris Poore
on May 25, 1952.
After graduating from Hickman High School he
enlisted in the Air Force. He served four years, 18 months in Japan.
After discharge, he went to work for Silvey Ins. Jere and family moved
to Tulsa in 1965 and retired from Silvey after 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Doris, of 65 years; son, Richard (Rick) Cottle
and wife, Donna; daughter, Vicky Cottle, all of Tulsa; granddaughter
Heather Hodge and husband Mike; three great-grandchildren; sister,
Dorothy Baumgartner; and brother, Ken Cottle and wife, Billie.
Jere was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Elmer
Cottle.
Published
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Joe “Taco” Rhodes, 73,
of Columbia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 24, at
Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service at the Chapel.
Joe was born Sept. 14, 1943, to Joseph V.
Rhodes, Sr. and Josie Archeleta Rhodes in Clayton, N.M., and they
preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, “Trip”
Rhodes of Springfield, Mo. and Jody Rhodes of St. Louis; and a grandson,
Cade.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Sean Rhodes.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Cade Scholarship 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 Aug 23, 2017
Helen “Ruth”
Forbis, 87, of Hallsville, often referred to as “a saint in this earthly
life”, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at
10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Visitation
will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 25 at the Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ruth
was born Feb. 24, 1930 in Woodlandville to Rice and Lucille Hawkins
Claxton.
She attended Hickman High School, later marrying the
love of her life, Charles W. “Buddy” Forbis and celebrated 51 years of
marriage before his passing in 1997.
Ruth worked in the insurance
field for many years, retiring from Columbia Orthopaedic Group in 1995.
She was an avid reader who above all else loved God, enjoyed
spending time with her family, friends of the Red Hat Club, Locust Grove
Women’s Club and Hallsville Historical Society. Ruth was a member of
Hallsville United Methodist Church.
She was a wonderful and
dedicated wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend.
Ruth leaves, in the comfort of fond and loving memories, their children
Linda Baker (Dean) of Columbia, Libby Amos (Jay) of Platte City, Denny
Forbis (Pam) of Lavernia, Texas and Curt Forbis of Hallsville. Ruth was
an adoring grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
and one great-great- grandchild.
She was preceded in death by
four siblings, Gladys Acton, Keith Claxton, Elizabeth Phillippe and
Bobby Dean Claxton.
Our beloved Mother will be missed beyond
measure.
Memorial contributions are suggested to National Kidney
Foundation, 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 Aug 27, 2017
Debbie Melvin, 61,
of Ashland, passed away Wednesday August, 23, 2017 at Boone Hospital.
Celebration of Life services will be at the Living Faith Church in
Ashland on Sept. 2, at 11:00 a.m.
Debbie was born Oct. 2, 1955,
in Fulton, the daughter of Hobert and Mary Lee Walker Parman.
She
married Johnny (Pete) Melvin on August 17, 1975 in Columbia.
She
was a member of the Praise Assembly in Columbia. Debbie worked for the
University of Missouri Library in Columbia.
Survivors include her
husband, Pete Melvin; one son, Johnny (April) Melvin of Ashland; two
daughters, Mary (Kerby) Mitchell of Columbia and Claire (Ray Linzie)
Melvin of Ashland; her grandchildren, Caleb Mitchell, Nathaniel and
Abigail Melvin; and two sisters, Penny (Fred) Martie and Donna (Danny)
Perkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother,
and one sister.
Published August 31,
2017
Darold
Ray Davis, 71, Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at
University Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be on Saturday,
Sept. 2, from 9:00- 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service
will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Darold was born on
June 25, 1946 in Columbia, the son of Robert Vernon and Edith (Peacher)
Davis, who preceded him in death.
In 1966, he joined the US Army;
while serving in Germany, he met Jenny Davis.
He was married in
Columbia on Feb. 2, 1968 to Jenny, who preceded him in death on June 4,
2017.
Darold worked as a mechanic for many years before retiring
from Xerox as a technician. He was an avid outdoorsman, who valued time
with family and friends. He enjoyed feeding the deer and coons that
would visit daily. Darold was a person who would fix almost anything for
anyone at any time.
Survivors include three sons, Steve Lochner
of Biloxi, Miss., Uwe Lochner of Columbia and Kevin Davis (Lisa) of
Oahu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Stefanie, Micah, and Devon Lochner, Jared
and Justin Davis; and sister, Marilyn Selovich-Dodge (Zane).
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Missouri Humane
Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday,
August 30, 2017
Vera J. Coats, 90,
Columbia, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at University Hospital
in Columbia.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 30 from
5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will be on
Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Wesley
Knight officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery and will
be at a later date.
Vera was born on June 4, 1927 in Boone
County, the daughter of Reuben T. and Vera Mae (Bandy) Jacobs, both of
whom preceded her in death.
She was married on Sept. 11, 1948, at
the Christian Church in Columbia, to Russell M. Coats who survives at
the home.
She was a 1945 graduate of Hickman High School, where
she was a cheerleader.
After graduation, she attended Christian
College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in 1947. After raising
two children, she went to the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she
earned her Bachelor’s Degree in 1967 and her Master’s in 1969. She
worked for Christian College/Columbia College for many years, teaching
in the department of Fashion and Textiles. She was instrumental in
starting an annual fashion show, where the students were able to
showcase their designs on the runway.
Vera was a talented
seamstress and avid quilter, a wonderful cook, and a good golfer. She
enjoyed playing bridge. Vera was an awesome person, was loved and will
be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Besides her husband of
almost 68 years, she is survived by two sons, Russell L. Coats (Melanie)
of Lake Ozark, and Larry J. Coats (Paula) of Pagosa Springs, Colo.;
three grandchildren, Cortney Teague (Matt) of Webster Groves, Greg Coats
(Diana) of Columbia, and James Coats (Layla) of Springfield, Mo.; eight
great-grandchildren; one brother, Bandy Jacobs of Columbia;
sister-in-law, Deanna Jacobs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Craig
Bandy Coats in 1957; and six brothers and sisters.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Olivet Christian Church, 1991 S.
Olivet Rd, Columbia, MO 65201.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published September 3, 2017
Karen Sue
Flickinger Brown, 72 of Columbia, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017,
in Columbia.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,
Sept. 5 at Memorial Park Cemetery located at 2017 Business Loop, 70
West.
Karen was born on Oct. 28, 1944 in Bloomington, Ill. to
James Harrison Flickinger and Pearl Nadine Sanders Flickinger.
On
Feb. 9, 1990, Karen married John Brown at the Fulton Missouri
Courthouse.
For 35 years, Karen worked for State Farm Insurance
before retiring in 2003.
Karen enjoyed gardening, antiquing with
her daughter, spending time at the family cabin at the Lake of the
Ozarks and always enjoyed entertaining on birthdays and holidays.
Karen is survived by her husband, John Brown of Columbia; children,
Keith Miller (Amy) of Columbia and Michelle Miller of Kingdom City;
step-daughters, Michelle Bates of Georgia, Susan Brown of Missouri and
Stephanie Howard of Michigan; grandaughter, Elaine Miller of Columbia;
brother, James Harrison Flickinger, Jr. (Kay) of Monroe, La.; sister,
Janet K. Flickinger Duggins (John) of Red Oak, Texas; nephews, David
Flickinger (Jennifer) of Monroe, La. and Marcus Duggins (Amy) of
Midlothian, Texas; nieces, Denise Flickinger Beach of Monroe, La.and
Natalie Duggins Sutton (Bobby) of Red Oak, Texas; sister-in-law Cheri
Wilson (Pat) of Fulton; and many aunts and uncles.
Contributions
may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Alzheimer’s
Foundation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published September 13, 2017
Genita Marie Gray
Jackson, 57, of Columbia, passed into eternity on Wednesday, Sept. 6,
2017 at Columbia Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home.
Published September 13, 2017
William “Bill” Chilton
Lucas, Sr. passed away unexpectedly in his home at the Lake of the
Ozarks Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
To share your stories and greet
the family, a wake and celebration of Bill’s life will be held Saturday,
Sept. 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Missouri, 1300
Woodrail Ave., Columbia.
Bill was born Nov. 8, 1930 to Reuben
Elmer Lucas, Sr. and Mary Lulu Bewick Lucas at Boone County Hospital in
Columbia. He was a true renaissance man.
Bill lost both his
parents at a young age, attended the Montezuma School for Boys, Kemper
Military School where he was a Legacy Old Boy, and graduated from
Hickman High School in Columbia. He attended the University of Missouri
when he was called up from the Army National Guard and served in
Germany.
He married his high school sweetheart, Martha “Marty”
Ellen Conner on Dec. 21, 1952. Together for 58 years, they raised their
family, loved, laughed, traveled, worked and lived the life we should
all hope for. When Marty faced Alzheimer’s, he was her caregiver and
best friend. She passed in 2010 and Bill adored her.
Books - Bill
loved to read but never judged a book or a person by its cover. He
emphasized that quality to all he knew and helped over the years in
their professional and personal lives. His career was in the family
textbook and retail business, The Missouri Store Company most commonly
known as MBS Textbook Exchange. The company was sold and he retired as
President at 55 to continue on with a volunteer career. But his
commitment to service organizations began long before that.
He
joined the Acacia Masonic Lodge #602, entered Apprentice, made
Fellowcraft, raised a Master Mason, became a member of the Valley of the
Columbia Scottish Rite and created a Shriner into Moolah Shrine Temple
all in 1960. He was a member of Aleppo Grotto and an active member of
the Tiger Shrine Club in Columbia and served as President in 1983. Bill
loved his work with the Tiger Shrine Scooter Patrol performing in
parades and was also a Shrine Clown and performed with the Moolah German
band.
He became a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #81
in St. Louis and after retirement transferred membership to Ft. Myers,
Fla. Court and the Araba Shrine Temple. Bill was proud of the Shriner’s
mission as was most evidenced by his passion for the Shriners Hospitals
for Children. He received his Masonic 50 year membership pin on Sept. 1,
2010. In conjunction with his work with the Shrine, Bill was a 65 year
life member and a Past Exalted Ruler of The Benevolent and Protective
Order of the Elks, Lodge #594.
In 1985, when he and Martha moved
to Sanibel Island, Fla., Bill started a literal second career with the
United States Power Squadron. A 25 year active member, Bill served the
Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron as Commander then continued on to
serve as Commander of District 22 (west coast of Florida). During that
time he attended hundreds of Changes of Watch. Additionally, he taught
Advanced Piloting on Sanibel, chaired the Rules Committee, and served
several squadron commanders as Flag Lieutenant. He also was a member of
the National Member Benefits Committee. Bill’s contributions of
volunteer time and assistance were enormous and made without
consideration of self. He was to have been honored with Life Membership
status at the 2018 USPS Annual Meeting.
Bill was a MacGyver at
the core. He could do anything, fix everything and his sense of
adventure was well known. He started flying at 15 and without ever being
a commercial pilot, still managed to have 10k+ hours behind the yoke. He
built and raced motorcycles and sailed in the Mackinac races on Lake
Michigan.
When his children were young, he built a 5/8′s scale
houseboat for their pleasure. Bill and his buddies then followed that up
and built two houseboats to take all their kids on a weeks long
adventure from the Lamine River all the way to New Orleans, twice! He
rebuilt a bulldozer and dug out an eleven acre lake. Bill loved to cook
and built pits that roasted many a whole hog. If you needed something
done, Bill Lucas was your guy.
In retirement, when not traveling
with Marty, family and friends, Bill rediscovered his love of
woodworking and created hundreds of beautiful pieces for his family and
friends. He also loved gifting to charitable auctions which raised
considerable sums for worthy organizations.
While more than five
looked up to Bill and called him dad, he is survived by his children,
Sami Lucas of Fort Myers, Fla., William Chilton Lucas, Jr. of Waco,
Texas, Reuben Conner Lucas of Columbia, Ramona Diane Lucas Smith of
Columbia, and Matthew Allen Lucas with his wife Ann of Memphis, Tenn. He
had five grandchildren, John Matthew Gray, Cory Michael Smith, Justin
Conner Smith, Anna Chilton Lucas and Ellen Conner Lucas. There are two
great-grandchildren, Matthew Dallas Gray and Lucas James Gray.
Bill is also survived by his most special niece whom he helped raise,
Barbara Candice “Candy” Conner Epperson and her husband Robert of Baton
Rouge, La.; and was blessed with more nieces, nephews, family and
friends beyond words.
Bill was predeceased by his wife, Martha
“Marty” Ellen Conner Lucas; sister, Rosemary Bewick Lucas Ginn; and
brother, Reuben Elmer “Bud” Lucas, Jr. and sister-in-law Ramona Kathryn
Conner Downey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed
to the Martha Conner Lucas Endowment at the University of
Missouri-Columbia, Office of Advancement, 704 Conley Ave., Columbia, MO
65201-4209.
This endowment provides scholarship support for
medical and nursing students with financial need specializing in and/or
researching geriatrics, Alzheimer’s or dementia related care.
Published September 13, 2017
Gene McBride Drane,
93, of Columbia passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on
Monday, Sept. 11, 2017.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church. Inurnment will be private for the family at a later date.
Born June 21, 1924 in Columbia, on the family farm, he attended the
one room schoolhouse in Woodlandville, then started high school in
Harrisburg and ultimately graduated from Hickman High School in 1941.
He began his studies at the University of Missouri - Columbia then
joined the war effort and served in the United States Army in World War
II as a Second Lieutenant in Italy.
It was there he met his wife,
Jenny Idamaria Corvo, at a Red Cross dance, then married her on August
11, 1946 in Milan. They were married 58 years until she passed in 2004.
Gene graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Mizzou and
along with his business partner Forrest Bennett started his own
electrical engineering firm in Honolulu after helping to rebuild Pearl
Harbor.
Gene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Our
Lady of Lourdes, the Knights of Columbus, and the Knights of the Holy
Sepulchre. He spent his time volunteering at Habitat for Humanity (and
was a recipient of the Golden Hammer Award for over 1,000 hours of
service), the Eagle Board of the Aloha Council of the Boys Scouts of
America, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Council, as well as various
committees and boards. In his free time he loved to read books and watch
sports.
Gene and Jenny had two children, a beloved daughter,
Colette; and a cherished son, Scott (Brett) of Rancho Mirage, Calif.
They had only one granddaughter, Nicole (Justin) of Kansas City, whom
they adored. He is also survived by brother, Wallace (Shirley).
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oren Glenn and Anna (Semon)
Drane; and sister, Dorothea (Bill) Dowler of Clemson, S.C.
The
family would like to thank Boone Hospice for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Father
Tolton High School, Sacred Heart Church Brick and Mortar Fund, Show Me
Central Habitat for Humanity, or the charity of donor’s choice.
Published September 14, 2017
Sylvia Jean Murray,
80, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Riverdell Care
Center, in Boonville.
Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 15,
at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will
follow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at the funeral home.
Officiating will be Reverend Jerry Coleman.
Sylvia was born Feb.
4, 1937 in Ashland, the daughter of Rexford and Helen Crane who preceded
her in death.
She married her husband of 61 years, Marshall
Murray on Oct. 25, 1955, in Columbia, who survives.
She retired
from Shelter Insurance after 39 years of service. Sylvia enjoyed
cooking, taking care of her home and spending time with her family. She
loved gardening and sharing all the fruits of her labor. She loved
making people happy.
Other survivors include two children, David
Murray (Kathy) of Ashland, and Dana Hefner (Andrew) of Columbia; two
brothers, Larry Crane (Marjean) and Jerry Crane (Connie); five
grandchildren, Brandon Murray, Jennifer Boyce, Aaron Murray, Lacey
Perez, Sean Hefner; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was also
preceded in death by son, Danny Owen Murray; sister, Rexine Gebhardt;
and two brothers, Jimmy Crane and Lowell Crane.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, care
of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published September 17, 2017
Gladman R. Palmer,
69, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, Sept.13, 2017, at Parkside
Manor, in Columbia.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 24,
from 1:00 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.
Gladman was born
Feb. 21, 1948 in Boone County, the daughter of Rienzo H. and Lula Cleo
(Eaton) Palmer, who preceded her in death.
She owned and operated
her own cleaning business. She loved flower gardening and enjoyed
collecting buttons.
Survivors include two brothers, Alex Palmer
of Columbia, and Rienzo Palmer of Columbia; nephew, Eddie Palmer (Linda)
of Columbia; great-nephew, Dakota Palmer; great-niece, Arraianne Palmer;
and several family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to American Cancer Society c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217
Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may
be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, October 1, 2017
Muriel Marthea
Crane, 93, of Kingdom City, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at The
Neighborhoods.
The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00
p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at First Baptist Church of Columbia with funeral
services to follow at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Carol McEntyre
officiating.
She was born Jan. 13, 1924 in Boone County, the
daughter of William Myers and Anna (Mead) Myers, who preceded her in
death.
She was united in marriage on July 22, 1944 to R. Vincent
Crane, who preceded her in death.
Muriel was a 1941 graduate of
Hickman High School. Muriel was a homemaker and farmer. She always
enjoyed reading. She was an election judge for Boone County for over
twenty years. She seemed happiest when she was on the farm and working
with her cattle. She loved to garden and was a member of the Heimweg
Garden Club. She served as a leader of the Rock Bridge 4-H club for many
years.
She was also on the committee of the Rock Bridge
Elementary School Chicken BBQ in the years of its rapid growth. She
welcomed many children into her life and home through her involvement
with the “Spirit Riders” at Granny’s House. She was known for her world
famous oatmeal ice-box cookies. She was a long-time, active member of
First Baptist Church where among other roles she served as a deacon.
Muriel is survived by two daughters, Sue Crane (Ronnie O’Neal) of
Fulton and Robin Crane of Kingdom City; one son, Sydney Crane of Kingdom
City; four grandchildren, Riki (Mike) Shipley of Fulton, Taylor Holiman
of Columbia, Simon Crane, Samuel Crane both of St. Louis; one
great-grandson, Paxton Shipley of Fulton; a niece, Cherry (Albert) Crump
of Rolla; and a nephew, Trent (Vanessa) Hall of Fulton.
Muriel
was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Nellie Mae; Ruth,
and Lucile; one brother, Raymond; her husband; one son, William Crane;
one great-grandson, Beckett Shipley.
Memorials are suggested to
Granny’s House or First Baptist Church both of Columbia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service
and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573)
449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published October 3, 2017
Janice Teresa
Willhite, 64 of Yorkville, Ill., died on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 with
her loving family at her bedside.
Visitation will take place at
New Life Church of Yorkville, 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville on
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
with Pastor Jon Lawson officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove
Cemetery in Bristol, Ill.
She was born Sept. 19, 1953 in
Columbia, the daughter of William J and Peggy R George.
Janice
was better known as Janee. She was a member of New Life Church of
Yorkville, Ill.
She graduated with the 1971 Class of Hickman High
School and received an Associate degree from Columbia College in
Columbia.
She had a passion for Christian worship music and has
directed and sung in many choirs and Christian worship events.
Janee is survived by her husband, Michael R Willhite; daughter, Caree
(Michael) Amtsberg of Plano, Ill.; three sons, David (Demelza) Willhite
of Chicago, Stephen (Amber) Willhite of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Justin
(Amy) Willhite of Minooka, Ill.; five grandchildren, Emilee Amtsberg,
Brantley Willhite, Maycee Amtsberg, Scott Willhite, and Chelsee
Amtsberg; two soon-to-come grandchildren; sister, Julie (Steve) Alsberge
of Columbia; two brothers, William (Maree) George of Hudson, Wis. and
Jon (Kim) George of Austin, Texas; along with many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to either New Life Church of Yorkville,
Ill. (See address above) or Cancer Research Institute 29 Broadway, 4th
floor NY, NY 10006 https://www.cancerresearch.org/how-you-can-donate-now
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dunn Family Funeral Home with
Crematory of Oswego, Ill.
For additional information 630/554-3888
or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
William Crum
December 7, 1943 - September 30, 2017
William Crum, 74, of
Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 30, 2017,
at Harry S Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. Memorial services will be
held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in
Columbia at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11-12PM Saturday at the
funeral home.
Today we gather to celebrate the life of William
Leroy “Crum”; the son of Clarence Sr. and Gertrude Crum. William was
born on December 7, 1943 in McBaine Missouri.
William attended
Douglass School in Columbia Mo. until integrating to David H. Hickman
High school in the twelfth grade. After High school he was drafted into
the United States Army where he served four years. During his tour of
duty, he spent time in Korea. Upon his return to the states. After
discharge from the military William went to work for the City of
Columbia and retired after twenty-nine years of employment.
William was united in marriage on August 16,1969 to Brenda Galbreath
Russell; and they have three children. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and
his grandchildren who were dearest to his heart.
William departed
this life on Saturday September 30, 2017. Proceeding him in death were
his parents and brother Donald Crum. He leaves behind his beloved wife
Brenda, son Robert (Natalie) Russell, daughter Alicia (James) Porter,
son Christopher Crum, two brothers George and Clarence Jr. Crum, a
sister Brenda Kay Crum, six grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters.
Published by H. T. May & Son Funeral Home, 2207 Holly Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
Published Sunday,
October 8, 2017
Mark Allen
Streeter, 54, of Tempe, Ariz. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at
University Hospital in Columbia.
The family will be having a
Celebration of Life at a later date.
He was born on July 3, 1963
in Topeka, Kan., the son of Ray and Mary (Hendricks) Streeter.
Mark was a 1981 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia. He went on
to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology from the
University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. After college, Mark
worked for ADT Security Services, and eventually went to work for
himself as owner/operator of Streetwise Security Systems.
Mark
loved to spend time at his cabin at The Lake of the Ozarks, where he
also enjoyed fishing and boating. He was an avid political debater who
loved his country. He also loved music and coming home for his Mom’s
chocolate chip cookies and apple pie.
Mark’s greatest love in
life was spending time with family and friends. His brother stated that
“his door was always open” and the many people who came to know him
throughout the course of his life would agree.
He is survived by
his father, Ray Streeter of Columbia; one brother, Barry (Becky)
Streeter of Harrisburg; one sister, Sandy (Raymond) Munk of Queen City,
Ariz.; his dog, Bella; and by a very large group of friends.
He
was preceded in death by his mother and both sets of grandparents.
Donations in Mark’s memory may be made to the Central Missouri
Humane Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and
Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be
left online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Tuesday, October 10, 2017
John Robert
McAllister, 69, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, Oct 8, 2017, at Heritage
Hall in Centralia.
Friends will be received from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service located at
12 E. Ash Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,
Oct. 13, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service with Rev. Byron Klemme
officiating. Interment will follow in the Hickam Family Plot at Bethel
Church Cemetery.
He was born July 26, 1948 in Columbia, the son
of the late William and Edna (Stewart) McAllister.
On May 19,
1979, he was united in marriage in Columbia, to Teresa Hartel. She
survives at the home.
John was a 1966 graduate of Hickman High
School. He was carpenter and was employed for 36 years with Campus
Facilities at the University of Missouri.
John was an Eagle Scout
and was a scout master when his son was in scouts. He enjoyed riding
Triumph motorcycles.
Along with his wife Teresa, he is survived
by son, Wesley McAllister (Hilary) of Jefferson City; daughter, Erin
Myers (Andy) of Jefferson City; brother, Bill McAllister (Brenda) of
Columbia; two nieces, two nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.
Expression of sympathy may be made to Great Rivers Council, BSA,
Columbia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard
Funeral Service & Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri,
65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the
family at www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Sunday, October 22, 2017
William “Mike”
Stroupe, 69, formerly of Columbia, passed away at home in Denver on
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.
There will be a celebration of life at a
later date in Columbia.
Mike was born April 27, 1948 in Ripley,
Miss. to Louise and Joe Stroupe. He moved to Columbia in Dec. 1959.
Mike graduated from Hickman High School in 1966 and went on to earn
a BSBA from the University of Missouri in 1970 and graduated from the
Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in 1976.
He went to work for Boone County National Bank in 1973 and after 35
years of service retired as a Senior Vice President in 2008. He worked 2
1/2 years at Commerce Bank of Columbia, retiring permanently in 2011.
Mike had a talent for making those around him laugh. His
compassionate nature carried over into community involvement with the
Rotary Club as well as serving on the Board of Directors with Voluntary
Action Center and the United Way. He was an avid runner and enjoyed many
seasons of softball at Rainbow Fields. He has spent the past four years
in Colorado inspiring and loving his granddaughters. Mike touched many
lives and will be greatly missed.
Surviving Mike is his loving
and devoted wife, Sue; daughters, Kristine (Ed) and granddaughter Azaira
Rain due in February, of Columbia and Leslie Bené (Louis) and
granddaughters Georgia and Audrey Bené of Denver; brothers, Rudy (Barb)
of Phoenix, Danny (Harriet) of Olathe, Kan., Ross (Sandy), Phil
(Jackie), and Chris (LeAnn) all of Columbia; father-in-law, Jim Earp;
sister-in-law, Rita Munden (John) of Phoenix; along with many nieces and
nephews.
Preceding Mike in death were his parents and
mother-in-law Georgia Nell Earp.
Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Marjorie May
Barnes, 86, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at
Parkside Manor.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on
Thursday, Oct. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Marjorie was born on
August 9, 1931, in Columbia, the daughter of Ernest and Addline
(Satterfield) Gholson, both of whom preceded her in death.
She
was married to William Marvin Barnes in 1950. Approximately six months
after getting married, William was sent to Korea where he was killed in
action on Oct. 27, 1951.
She worked for Dorn-Cloney Laundry and
Dry Cleaning and Sudden Service Cleaners, until her retirement. She
enjoyed collecting various things, watching old western TV shows and
movies. In her early years, she loved getting together with family and
friends.
She is survived by sister, Helen Byers of Boone County;
three brothers, William Gholson and wife, Patricia of Columbia, Edward
Gholson and wife, Connie of Orlando, Fla., and Donnie Gholson and wife,
Marilyn of Callaway County; numerous nieces and nephews; and lots of
other extended family.
Besides her parents and husband, she was
preceded in death by three sisters.
Memorials are suggested to
the Central Missouri Honor Flight.
Online condolences may be left
online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Nancy G. Coleman, 69,
of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at home surrounded
by family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was born on Dec.
22, 1947, in Boone County, the daughter of Vivian Silas and Emogene
(Sullivan) Burks, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was
married on Dec. 18, 1998, in Fulton to Charles Coleman, who survives at
the home.
Nancy worked as a Senior Accountant in System
Accounting for the University of Missouri. She worked there over 38
years, from August 1968 to September 2002. She enjoyed scrapbooking and
crafts in her spare time. She loved spending time with family,
especially her kids and grandkids, and loved her two Yorkies, Chloe and
Tess.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Gary
Wayne Acton (Angie) of Versailles and Leslea White of Columbia;
step-children, Rocky Coleman (Jeanne) of Fulton, Garth Coleman (Cherie)
of Hallsville, Blake Coleman of Jefferson City, Holly Anderson of
Ashland, Rachael Sutton (Chris) of Columbia, and Stuart Coleman of
Kansas City; grandchildren, Trisha, Camryn, Zane, Drake, Chase, Slade,
Tawnie, Megan, Kelly, Katy, Amy, Cari, Hope, Grace, Luke, Blake, Lucas,
Cooper, Lexi, and Payton; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra
Lee (Walker) of Fulton and Phyllis Crawford (Charles) of Columbia.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Dustin Acton.
Memorials are suggested to the Central Missouri Humane Society, c/o
Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Richard “Dickie”
Lee Basnett, 76, of Columbia, passed away the morning of Friday, October
27, 2017 at University Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2
at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Richard was born on Sept. 7, 1941 in Columbia, the son
of Carl Thomas and Opal Mae (McGowan) Basnett.
He was married on
Feb. 21, 1981 in Columbia, to Barbara (Bell) Basnett who survives in
Columbia.
He graduated from Hickman High School in 1959. He lived
a full life with a career to match. His career included being a Senior
Vice President of Centerre Bank, Owner/Operator of Basnett Excavating or
Security Manager at University Hospital to name a few.
In
addition to his extensive professional career, he always remained an
agriculture influence in Boone County. He managed and owned many
commercial and agricultural properties, where he farmed and ran cattle.
Richard enjoyed gardening and could often be heard boasting about his
tomato harvest each fall. In his down time he enjoyed fishing and
watching football.
Other survivors include five children, Bill
Basnett of Clever, Rhonda Hafner (Brandon) of Columbia, Richard “Richie”
Basnett of Columbia, Arthur Basnett (Allison) of Columbia and Elizabeth
Basnett of Columbia; his mother, Opal Basnett of Kansas City; sister,
Carla Maerz (Steve) of Olathe, Kan.; five grandchildren, Kelsey Duncan
(Quiton), Kayla Basnett, James Basnett, Boone Basnett and Auggie
Basnett; and two great-grandchildren.
His father, Carl Basnett;
and one brother, Jerry Basnett, preceded him in death.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to FFA-Boone County OR 4-H Club - Boone
County c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia,
MO 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, November 5, 2017
Robert F. Grove,
“Bob,” died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.
There will be a Celebration of Life from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 8 at Shiloh Bar & Grill, 402 E. Broadway.
Bob was in the
construction business his entire life. Driving his truck with his cell
phone to his ear is the image many will remember best. He loved driving
his Wiley’s Jeep and spending time at his Lake of the Ozarks cabin with
his family.
Known to be ornery and argumentative, he was fiercely
devoted to those he loved. Bob was never swayed by wealth or status; he
befriended people at “the top” of the ladder, those with nothing, and
everyone in between.
Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years,
Carol; son, Frederick “Tony” Anton; daughter, Lilli; and a large
extended family many of whom will miss “Uncle Bob” beyond words.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Agnes Grove; and father,
Frederick Anton Grove.
In lieu of flowers friends are asked to
hug their children, help those in need, and enjoy life.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service
and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, MO 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published by Shrine of Remembrance,
Colorado Springs, CO
George
E. Bradfield
Born Sept. 16, 1945. Died Nov. 1, 2017.
Retired United States Army Chief Warrant Officer, longtime Colorado
Springs resident.
Survived by his wife, Trish Bradfield; a son,
George Bradfield, Jr.; two daughters, Bridget Richter, and Bobbi Holder;
a stepson, Jesse Hofmann; a stepdaughter, Kelley Dawdy; and his 10
grandchildren.
Visitation, 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Shrine
of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Blvd.
Funeral service, 2 p.m. Monday, Shrine of Remembrance "America the
Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO.
Published Monday, December 11, 2017
Margaret
Frances Richardson, 90, of Columbia and Springfield, Mo., passed away
peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 with her family by her side.
Friends will be received Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home with a service at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service
will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Margaret (Pollock)
Richardson was born Nov. 6, 1927 in Columbia to the late Samuel and
Mattie Pollock.
After her mother’s death in 1928, she was raised
by her grandmother, Sallie Pollock. She was a graduate of Hickman High
School.
On Oct. 30, 1948, she married the love of her life, John
Richardson, also of Columbia. They enjoyed more than 59 years of
marriage until John’s death in 2007.
Anyone who had the pleasure
of meeting Margaret knows that she loved her family fiercely. She was a
great card player and could be found sitting around the family table
with her grandkids until past their bedtime playing poker and eating
snacks and sweets.
Both Margaret and John were involved in the
Masonic community in Columbia with John being a Mason and Margaret being
a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Margaret loved the
outdoors and warm sunny days spent on Lake Pomme De Terre with her
husband, children and grandchildren.
While living in Columbia,
she won many awards with her ladies bowling league and touched many
young girl’s hearts as a bluebird and campfire leader.
She is
survived by her children, Patricia Asanti of Moberly, Cindy (Jeff)
Parshall of Columbia and David (Rebecca) Richardson of Springfield, Mo.;
six grandchildren, Kristina (James) Baker of BellaVista, Ark., Michelle
(Mike) Clayton of Ozark, Samantha (Trevor) Reeves of Columbia, Joseph
Cameron of Columbia, Cody (Samantha) Asanti of Springfield, Mo. and John
David Richardson of Springfield, Mo.; and her ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband John, Margaret was preceded in death by a
daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jack Humfeld of Springfield; and her
beloved poodle, Miller.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
donations to the Masonic Home of Missouri, 6033 Masonic Drive, Ste A,
Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be left for the family
at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Nellie
Ruth Roberts, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at
Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Friday,
Nov. 17 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service
will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nellie was born on Oct. 25, 1931 in Boone
County, the daughter of Clarence Leslie and Lola Frances (Martin) Warren
who preceded her in death.
She was married on August 28, 1951 in
Columbia to Kenneth Earl Roberts who preceded her in death on June 30,
2001.
Her and her husband owned and operated R&W Refrigeration
and Heating, Incorporated.
She will be missed by all who knew and
loved her. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and
grandmother. She touched everyone she ever met. She loved to travel,
dance, garden, read, solve crossword puzzles, spend time with her
sisters and the rest of her family. Her journey in this life has ended
but in life everlasting it is just beginning.
Survivors include
one daughter, Leslie Canole (Ron) of Columbia; one sister, Allene
Davidson; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Roberts; and two
sisters, Jean Smith and Marjorie Wayland.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 1100 N 7th
Street, Columbia, MO 65201.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published in Kansas City Star on Nov. 16,
2017
LELAND WAYNE OLMSTED
Leland Wayne
Olmsted, 78, of Olathe, KS, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at
the Olathe Hospice Home. A bedside service was held at the Hospice Home
and the body will be cremated. There will be no service or visitation
held.
He was born April 26, 1939, in St. Louis, MO, the son of
(late) Henry C. Olmsted and Sarah (Olmsted) Voytko. He completed high
school in Columbia, MO, in 1957 and earned his Bachelor of Science in
Electronics Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1961.
He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for 6 years. Following his
discharge, he worked as an electronics and design engineer in several
industries and received three U.S. patents for a railroad switch, and
two airplane radio technologies. He later joined the faculty of Johnson
County Community College (JCCC) in Overland Park as an instructor in
Electronics Technology and Computer Technology. He retired from JCCC in
2000. During retirement he indulged in his passion for woodworking, and
he and his wife began a second career as freelance writers, selling many
technical articles for publication in major trade journals and
magazines.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Betty Ann
Olmsted, two sons, Eric Wayne Olmsted of Vancouver, WA, and Roderick
Frances Olmsted, and granddaughter, Piper Ann Olmsted of Phoenix, AZ.
Written by Julie and Katie Donovan
Sarah Seelen (December 26, 1945 - November 12, 2017)
Sarah Elizabeth
Seelen Donovan 71, passed away November 12, 2017, in the presence of
family and close friends. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Steve
Donovan, and daughters Julie Donovan of Atlanta, Georgia and Katie
Donovan of Rochester, New York.
Sarah was born on December 26,
1945 in Sedalia, Missouri, but grew up in Marshall and Columbia, MO. She
attended David Henry Hickman High School, and obtained a degree in
French from the University of Missouri in 1967. She was an accountant,
teacher, and most recently consultant with Rodan and Fields. Due to her
husband’s Air Force service and career as an airline pilot, Sarah lived
in Arizona, Florida, Colorado, and Georgia, but her true home was at the
family cottage on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
She is survived
by her sister, Susie Gary of Kentucky, her stepbrother David Heinemann
of Missouri, her stepsister Jayne Sullivan of Iowa, and numerous
nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Sarah was the embodiment of a
friend and neighbor, striking up conversations with whomever she came
across. She loved baseball, reading, and music; in recent years, she
sang barbershop with Song of Atlanta and was learning to play the
ukulele. Sarah also had a wonderful sense of humor, a smile that was
infectious, and was considered by all to be the spark of fun at any
gathering.
A private memorial celebration was held at the
Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests paying Sarah’s generous spirit forward by
contributing to the charity of your choice.
A memorial has been established by some of Sarah's
classmates for the class scholarship, at "Charley
Blackmore's Class of '63 Scholarship", for
those who would like to contribute send email to
charley@kewpie.net
for details.
Published Sunday, November 19, 2017
Harlene Craig,
71, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Columbia.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Memorial
Funeral Home, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Harlene was born June 22, 1946 to Harvey
and Frances Weaver in Sturgeon. On November 15, 1978 she married Philip
Craig in Columbia, who survives.
Harlene, a lifelong resident of
Boone County, attended Columbia Public Schools, graduating from Hickman
High School in 1964. She was employed by UHC for several years as a PT
CARE Technician, primarily in the NICU. She then became the office
manager for Dr. Delia Matias in her pediatric practice. Later she became
the office manager for Dr. Deborah Blain, DC before retiring in 2012.
For many years she was very active in the Neo-Fight organization and the
United Methodist Women’s group, making many craft items for their annual
fund raising bazaars. She held several positions in each of these
organizations.
In addition to her husband of 39 years, Philip
Craig, she is also survived by her mother, Frances Welsh, of Columbia;
son, Brian (Tina) Overton, of Hallsville; uncles, Charles (Marilyn)
Wheeler, of Columbia, Delbert Wheeler, of St. Charles; nephew, Earl
(Danielle) Hendrickson and their daughter Payton, all of Columbia; and
several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father;
step-father; sister; granddaughter Kendall; and several aunts and
uncles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.
38105; and/or The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, 2101
Vandiver Dr., Columbia, Mo. 65202.
On-line tributes may be made
at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, November 30, 2017
Eric Roman Sax, 52, died
unexpectedly at his second home in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.
He lived in Columbia from 1976 to 2017.
There will be a
celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
He was born
on July 15, 1965.
Memorial donations may be made to his teacher,
Lama Deschen Yeshe Wangmo, Jnanasukha Foundation, P.O. Box 6645,
Oceanview, HI, 96737 or www.jnanasukhafoundation.org
Published Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Phyllis Ann
Wells, 65, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Boone
Hospital.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 24 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment
will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Phyllis was born on January 6,
1952 in Columbia, to Benjamin and Virginia (Batye) Wells.
Phyllis
is survived by her mother; sisters, Pat Carson and Cindy Thorp; two
nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece.
She was preceded
in death by her father.
Phyllis was a retired (34 years) employee
of Boone Hospital.
Memorials are suggested to the Central
Missouri Humane Society or Central Missouri Food Bank.
Online
condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, November 24, 2017
Charlotte
Louise Simmons, 77, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at
the University of Missouri Hospital with her family by her side.
Services will be Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Perche Baptist Church,
20301 N. Perche Church Rd, Clark.
She was born August 17, 1940 in
Columbia, daughter of the late Irvin Keeney and Mary Grace See
Robertson.
She was united in marriage to Wayne Simmons on Nov.
16, 1987. He preceded her in death.
Charlotte worked as a private
duty nurse for many years. She loved working in her yard and with her
flowers. She would always say “I want it to look like a park.”
She is survived by her children, Debbie (Richard) Ott, Cherie (Garth)
Coleman, Jeff (Lora) Miller, and Joe Albright. She had 13 grandchildren
and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a
brother, William (Bud) Robertson.
Published by H.T. May & Son Funeral Home, Columbia MO
Larry Brown
November 1, 1952 - November 19, 2017
Larry Brown ,65, Of Columbia
Missouri, Pass into eternity on Sunday, November 19th 2017 ,at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at St. Luke
United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 12-1 PM
Saturday at the church.
Larry Darrell Brown was born on November
1, 1952 in Sewickley, PA., the son of Jesse Louis and Helen Wright
Brown. Larry was married to Patricia Brown for over 33 years and they
remained friends. Larry was an avid fisherman and he worked for 33 years
for the Department of Agriculture. He was also a member of the American
Bowling Congress and he loved to bowl.He was one of the best bowlers in
Columbia, MO. Larry was a kindhearted person, that loved spending time
with his family and friends. He was a loving father, son, grandfather,
brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Larry leaves to cherish his
memory Patricia Brown, of Columbia, MO., his mother Helen Brown of
Columbia, MO., one daughter Shanae Brown, three sons Darrell Brown and
Carlos Brown both of Columbia, MO., and Ed Estes of Dallas, TX., five
brothers Ronald Brown, Jesse Brown, Jerry Brown, Timmy Brown and Billy
Brown , all of Columbia, MO., five sisters Shari Goolsby, Sonya Brown,
Melody Brown, Dorthea Drone and Tammy Brown, all of Columbia, MO., and a
host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Published Sunday, November 26, 2017
Roger Spencer
Conklin, 89, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at Heritage
Hall in Centralia.
Friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Parker-Millard Funeral Service located at 12
East Ash Street. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 29 at the Parker Millard Funeral Service. Interment will follow in
Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born April 6, 1928 in Columbia,
the son of the late Jack and Evelyn Charleville Conklin.
He was
united in marriage to Vivian Wade. She preceded him in death.
Roger was a graduate of Hickman High School. He served in the United
States Army during the Korean War.
Roger was employed with the
University of Missouri for 45 years. He farmed and raised various kinds
of livestock and exotic animals. He was most proud of his mules. He
started showing mules in 1971 and won many state and national awards.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Conklin (wife Sondra) of Columbia
and Russell Conklin (wife Joyce) of Hallsville; and two grandchildren,
Ryan Conklin and Renee Conklin.
Expression of sympathy may be
made to Alzheimer’s or Dementia Association.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, 12
East Ash Street; Columbia, MO 65203. (573) 449-4153.
Condolences
may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Helen Jane Lee, 86,
of Columbia, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at Nilson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the funeral
home. Burial will take place at Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.
Helen
was born Nov. 3, 1931 in Columbia, the daughter of Floyd and Edith
Capito Chipley.
She married Henry Tandy Lee March 30, 1952 and he
preceded her in death September 30, 1992.
The focus of her life
was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children,
grandchildren. She also enjoyed daily phone calls from her sister, Doris
and visits from Doris, her niece, great niece and great nephew. She also
enjoyed flowers (especially roses), going on walks with her
grandchildren, picnics, celebrations, and her balloon ride with her son
in law, Terry.
She and Henry were devoted parents who always
helped their children with any and all projects they were involved in.
Survivors include three children, Daniel Ray Lee (Mary), Donald Roy
Lee (Robbie), and Nancy Jane Atkinson (Terry); grandchildren, Jaci
Harper Lee, Wayne Farrell Atkinson (Trish), Curtiss Jay Atkinson
(Krista), Christopher Lee Atkinson, and Henry Terrill Atkinson (Emily);
great- grandchildren, Alec Wayne Atkinson, Alexis Ann Rowe (Spencer),
Rodney Louis Atkinson, and Garret Ethan Marx; sisters, Doris Sharpe and
Betty Heisler.
One sister, Virginia, preceded in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of
Columbia.
Online condolences may be made to the family at:
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published by Cater Funeral Home of
Moberly, Missouri
Theresa Elaine
Reynolds, 58, of Mexico, MO, formerly of Moberly, died November 30,
2017, at Pin Oaks Nursing Home in Mexico. She was born February 16,
1959, in Moberly to Paul Jamison, Sr. and Voisy (Erickson) Reynolds.
She had worked as a CNA in various nursing homes, in Mexico, Kansas
City, and Texas. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in
Centralia, MO.
Survivors include her father Paul Jamison
Reynolds, Sr. of Columbia; her mother and step-father, Voisy and James
Henderson of Mexico; two children, Shawndel Reynolds and wife Tonya of
Dallas, TX, Chioma Thrower of Columbia; grandchildren, Shaundel Reynolds
Jr. James Reynolds, Xavier Reynolds, Shawn Hoffman, DShawn Rollins,
Latheresa May Thrower, James Thrower; two great-grandchildren, Marissa
Davis and Zayden Davis; brothers and sisters, Paul Reynolds, Jr. and
wife Joyce of Columbia, Paula Irons of Houston, TX, Veronica Williams of
Jefferson City, Stacey Curtis and husband T.C. of Tampa, FL; uncle
Omenius Erickson of Texas; other relatives and friends, including her
special friend, Anna Berry of Poplar Bluff, MO.
She was preceded
in death by her grandparents, James and Emma Reynolds and Orea and Julia
Erickson.
Theresa loved to dance and spend time with her family.
Words of comfort and support may be shared with the family at the
visitation which will be Thursday, December 7, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 at
Cater Funeral Home Chapel. Services honoring and celebrating Theresa’s
life will follow at 12:00 noon. Cremation with Care, a service of Cater
Funeral Home will be held. Committal prayers and burial will be held at
a later date.
Published Thursday,
December 7, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Lee
Willems, 34, of Centralia, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 near
Hallsville.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, from
1:00-3:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow on
Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3:00 p.m.
Tom was born on May 31, 1983 in
Ft. Wainwright, Ark. the son of Dennis and Barbara (Cordell) Willems.
He was a 2001 graduate of Hickman High School and a 2003 graduate of
Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla. He was currently employed with
the City of Columbia at the Recycling Plant.
Survivors include
his parents, Dennis and Barbara Willems of Columbia; one sister, Rebecca
Hope (Reggie) of Columbia; two nieces, Natalya and Larissa; one nephew,
Reggie Jr; his girlfriend, Kelley Schaller of Columbia; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Central Missouri Humane Society, c/o Memorial Funeral
Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Schlanker Funeral Home
Montgomery City, Missouri 63361
Lovella A. Mauer
(September 04, 1936 - December 04, 2017)
Lovella A. Mauer (nee
Phillips) 81, of Overland, MO, died on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the
Jonesburg Care Center in Jonesburg, MO.
Mrs. Mauer will be
cremated and there will not be any services.
Schlanker Funeral
Home of Montgomery City, MO, was in charge of the arrangements.
Published Monday, December 11, 2017
Daniel Lee
Cullimore, 62, a long-time community activist and resident of Columbia
since 1965, died at home Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, a victim of cancer.
A memorial gathering is being planned. Friends are encouraged to
watch Dan’s Memorial Facebook site for details. The family plans a
private interment at an undisclosed location.
Born Jan. 5, 1955,
in Jefferson City, he was a graduate of Hickman High School and the
University of Missouri, where he earned a degree in journalism.
Dan’s involvement in community affairs prompted the Columbia City
Council in 2016 to appoint him to the board of directors of the newly
organized Columbia Community Land Trust.
Surviving family members
are Lauren, a special companion whose love spanned a lifetime, and eased
Dan’s final journey; daughters, Caitlin, Sally, Miriam and Emma; son,
Eamon; six grandchildren; sisters, Debbie and Jessica; brothers, James
and Jon; parents, Lee and Marcia.
Published Friday, December 8, 2017
Richard “Dale”
Andrews, 73, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 7,
2017.
A visitation will be held at Heritage Baptist Church on
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1:00- 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service starting at
3:00 p.m.
Dale was a lifelong Boone County resident who loved his
family, carpentry, country music, western movies, and playing softball.
Dale is survived by his wife Judy; daughters, Julie Nations and
Chris Smith; and son, Tom Andrews; nine grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his bothers, Paul and Frank;
sister, Edith Nichols; and many in-laws; nieces; nephews; and cousins
who loved him dearly.
Published
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Marian Louise
Balsamo (nee Heisler), 90, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Des
Peres in St. Louis on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
A funeral mass will
be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Columbia. Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery and a reception and
lunch will then take place at Hampton Inn and Suites, 1225 Fellow’s
Place Boulevard.
“Mary Lou” was born on March 15, 1927 in
Columbia to Frederick and Elsie (Pugh) Heisler who preceded her in
death. She was a Columbia resident for 78 years.
Mary Lou married
Frank L. Balsamo on June 16, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Columbia. They were married for 57 years until Frank’s death in 2005 and
raised their family of six children, all of whom survive her.
Mary Lou loved her Frankie, her kids, her friends, the Wednesday Wives,
working in the Columbia Public Schools library to put her kids through
college, tap dancing in the kitchen while making dinner, Saturday night
singing parties at 7 Dundee Drive, and Kewpie games watching Steve “beat
the Jays”.
Some quotes from her kids:
“She never
complained about Crickit and Dan’s loud band practices in the basement
(except once)”
“We all joked that we were her favorite child when
in reality we were all her favorites”
“At the hospital you could
hear, Mary Lou had a girl, Mary Lou had a girl” (after four boys).
“Steve said that when I turned 50 I would no longer be called the
baby of the family. I remember Mom laughing and telling me, ‘You will
always be my baby’”
“I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it
wasn’t for her love and prayers. I think we could all say the same. She
is my hero.”
“By the way, Mom later told me I was really her
favorite”
“We love you, Mom and Dad, and we miss you both”
Survivors are sons, Stephen (Susan) of Glencoe, Ill., Frank (Sandi)
of Palm City, Fla., Daniel (Sue Harris) of Alton, Ill., Mark (Brenda,
recently deceased) of Springfield, Mo., Andrew (Betty) of Benton, Ill.
and daughter, Lisa (Arthur Koch) of San Francisco. She is also survived
by 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Published Friday,
December 15, 2017
Portia Ann Brown,
75, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at Monroe Manor in Paris, Mo.
There will be a private family service under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, (573) 449-4153.
Portia was born on Sept. 20, 1942 to
Barney and Harriett Anne (Gray) Brown. They both preceded her in death.
Portia’s parents were very accomplished in the Arts. Her father,
Barney, was an accomplished theater director at the Pasadena Playhouse
in Pasadena, Calif. Her mother, Harriett, was a modern dance instructor
at Stephens College and she established a very successful performing
arts dance company in NYC that went on to tour throughout the United
States for a number of years.
Portia also had a degree in Fine
Arts and studied abroad. She taught art for a year before becoming ill.
She loved cats, painting and was a lifelong resident of Columbia.
Throughout Portia’s formative years, she spent her summers at Perry
Mansfield Performing Arts and Dance Academy in Steamboat Springs, Colo.,
where her mother taught dance and her father taught drama.
Memorials in her honor may be made to Access Arts of Columbia, Missouri.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Thursday, December 28, 2017
Claudia K.
Hiley, 70, acquired her angel wings Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her
home in Laurie.
A celebration of life will take place at
Claudia’s home in Laurie on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
She was born April 2, 1947, to (Claude) Dale Hiley and Wilma
(Smith) Hiley, the second of three children.
Claudia was a
graduate of Hickman High School where she enjoyed spending time with her
friends, biology, and Spanish classes.
Claudia retired as the
Payroll Administrator at MBS Textbook Exchange after 32 years. She was
always there with an ear to listen and made many wonderful friends
during her employment there.
Her favorite time of year was spring
when she could get outside and “play in the dirt” and she always grew
the prettiest flowers.
She is survived by her three daughters,
LaVecie, Deborah and Pamela Windsor; her precious grandchildren, Heather
Spangler, Gabriel and Victoria Harwood; her brother and sister; many
cousins, nieces and nephews.
Claudia was preceded in death by her
parents; and her grandson, Anthony Spangler.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to: Ozarks Kat & K9 Shelter, 17290 MO Hwy 5,
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079.
Expressions of sympathy may be left
online at www.kidwellgarber.com.
Cremation arrangements are under
the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach
Chapel.
Published by National Memorial
Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Warner Kent Mowry, 81
of Ionia, MO passed away on December 14, 2017 in Kissimmee, FL.
He was the son of the late Thomas Scott Mowry and Helen Louise Kerfoot.
He is survived by his son Brian Mowry, his wife Angela and their
children Brent and Summer; his daughter Paige Packard, her husband
William and their children Emma and Libby; his daughter Amanda Potter,
her husband Jeffrey and their children Brooks and Andrew. Kent also
leaves behind two brothers, Larry and David and their families.
Kent was a hardworking and caring father and grandfather who retired at
the age of 49 after many years of owning a successful lawn care company.
After he retired he created wonderful memories for his family at a farm
he restored in Louisa, Virginia as well as several other homes he
restored over the years including a lake house in Colonial Beach, VA and
a condo in Myrtle Beach, SC. He loved to play golf and ping pong and
remained active all his days. He will be deeply missed by his loved
ones.
Kent will be laid to rest on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at
National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia 22042,
at 3 p.m.; a reception will be held in his honor following the service.
Attendees are asked to gather at 2:30 pm at the main building at
National Park Cemetery and cars will proceed to the burial site from
there.
Published Sunday, December 24, 2017
Marilyn Lee
Martin, 78, of Columbia, passed at University Hospital on Sunday, Dec.
17, 2017.
A graveside service will be held on Jan. 4, at 11:00
a.m. at the Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery located at 8300 N. Route
Z, Centralia, Mo. 65240.
She was born on June 22, 1939 in
Columbia, the daughter of Charles Lee Zaring and Dorothy Dean (Elkin)
Zaring.
Marilyn was a graduate of Hickman High School and
graduated college from Columbia College. She was a beautician for most
of her life, and in the latter part of her career she worked for an
in-home healthcare company. Her interests included horseback riding in
her earlier years, and she also enjoyed watching television.
Marilyn is survived by one son, William Edward Martin of Pennsylvania;
and one daughter, Dorothy Michelle Martin also of Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Expressions of sympathy
can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements
are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory;
12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences
may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Frances Leona
Nichols, 76, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.
Services were previously held.
Frances Leona Nichols was born
August 21, 1941 in Columbia, the daughter of Edward and Rella Davis
Bennett.
She married Ronnie Nichols August 6, 1960 in Columbia
and he survives.
She worked for over 20 years at Missouri PTA
Association as office manager. Leona was an actively involved member of
Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed Volunteer work at Shepherd’s
Basket, singing with her church family at Ashland Villa, baking, and
reading books.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Ronald;
sons, Ronald Gene, Richard Lee; daughter, Lori Rice; brother, Donnie
Bennett; and sister, Helen Crabtree; 13 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; brothers, Eddie and Kenneth Bennett; and sister, Edith
Evans.
Online condolences may be left at:
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Donnie Lavell
Woody, 53, of Columbia left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 27,
2017.
Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 6, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory, with a
funeral service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow
at Columbia Cemetery.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a
repast at Carolyn Rutayisire’s home located at 5105 Alpine Ridge Dr.
Columbia. If you need directions please call Carolyn at 573-554-9059.
He was born on June 21, 1964 in Columbia, the son of Emmitt James
Woody and Carolyn Yvonne (Gardner) Rutayisire.
Donnie grew up in
Columbia and attended Hickman High School. After leaving school, Donnie
went on to become the Chef for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and did a
great job keeping everyone fed for over 20 years.
He enjoyed
fishing and camping with friends, collecting swords and dragons, was a
supporter of MU sports, and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends.
Donnie is survived by his mother, Carolyn Rutayisire and husband
Mustafa of Columbia; three sisters, Tanya Gardner of Columbia, Michelle
Cropp of Columbia, and Maraika Twagirayezu of Columbia; four brothers,
Christopher Turner of Columbia, Patrick Farmer of Illinois, Philos
Twagirayezu of Columbia, and Benjamin Twagirayezu of Columbia. Donnie is
also survived by several aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; and nephews.
Donnie was preceded in death by his father Emmitt James Woody.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral
Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573)
449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Tajudeen
Eugene Redmon, 39, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, December 27,
2017.
Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Parker-Millard Funeral Service located at 12
East Ash Street, where funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m.
Tajudeen is survived by his two sons, Isaiah Johnson and Kadeen
Schultz.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard
Funeral Service and Crematory.
Condolences may be left for the
family online at www.parkermillard.com.
Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Don R. Driskill,
82, of Hallsville passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at The Bluffs.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 at
Hallsville United Methodist Church. Memorial Services will follow at
11:00 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Robert Cook officiating. Burial
will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Memorial Park Cemetery in
Columbia.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Boone County to John
Henry and Eliza (Wainscott) Driskill, both of whom preceded him in
death.
He was married on Nov. 16, 1954 to Darlene Bink, who
preceded him in death on March 29, 2015.
Don graduated from
Hickman High School in 1954 and directly joined the United States Navy.
He served in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. He was transferred to
Kingsville, Texas and served on the “crash crew” as a firefighter.
After he left the Navy, he bought Driskill’s Conoco and later went
to work for Mid-State Liquor Distributors, where he worked as a driver
for 19 years. He worked as an assistant manager for National Garment
until their closing and after retirement drove as a courier for Joe
Machen’s Toyota.
Don was a sports enthusiast and was an usher
manager at the University football games for 11 years. Fishing, baseball
and basketball occupied his time.
He is survived by four sons,
Don G. (Kate), Martin (Cindy), Robert (Karla) and Kevin (Brenda); six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Glen (Jennie) of
Hallsville.
Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in
death by son, Steven; and brother, Ronald (Dusty).
The family
would like to thank the staff at The Bluffs for the care given to Don.
Memorials may be left to Central Missouri Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018
William “Bill” R.
Terry, 88, of Laurie, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017.
Memorial
service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 with visitation from 1:00-
2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West.
Bill was born to Ray and Faye Terry on March 2, 1929 in Van Buren and
grew up on the Current River enjoying boating, swimming, and fishing.
He graduated from Hickman High School in 1947 and joined the Air
Force in 1948. He was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He flew
missions over Korea and Indochina as flight engineer on the Fairchild
C-119 Flying Boxcar.
He married Elaine Gessling from Forest Green
in 1956, she preceded him in death.
Bill owned his own business
selling frozen meats to restaurants and groceries. After retiring from
the road, he went to work for Gerbes supermarket as Produce and Beverage
Manager retiring in 1991.
He grew Christmas trees on his farm in
Columbia, selling trees to Nowell’s and Wilson’s but most people
remember going to his farm, cutting their tree and stopping by the barn
to warm up by the stove and enjoy some Christmas cheer!
In 1988,
he married Ada Duve of Columbia, she survives. They moved to their dream
lake house in Sunrise Beach in 1996.
Bill was an avid wood
worker, making two wooden boats - one the Ada Belle - and many ship’s
wheel clocks for special friends.
He enjoyed life - cooking,
fishing, boat rides, country music jams, dancing and telling stories of
past days while serving his personal elixir, Tawny Port. He enjoyed
traveling in his motor-home, crossing the country many times and
traveling abroad.
He was a member of the Elks, American Legion,
Trinity Lutheran Church Columbia, and Kent Memorial Lutheran Church
Sunrise Beach.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ada; sister, Carol
(Lloyd) Allen of Portland, Tenn.; five children, John (Carol) Duve of La
Jolla, Calif., Carolyn (Scott) Christensen of Sioux Falls, S.D., Tom
(Donna) Duve of Columbia, Jayne (Chris) Buttner of Albuquerque, N.M.,
Mark (Fawn) Duve of St. Louis; six grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Gladys
Thompson; and niece, Lisa.
Memorial contributions can be made to
the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church Sunrise Beach, Parkinson’s Foundation,
and Trees for Troops.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published in Kansas City Star on Jan.
4, 2018
Susan L.
(Gabert) Sumpter, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away December 29, 2017.
Susan was born Oct. 29, 1945 to Ann and Arch Troelstrup in Columbia,
MO.
She is survived by husband Duane of the home; brother, John
Troelstrup of Oak Park, IL; brother-in-law, Charles Sumpter of Blue
Springs, MO; step son, Robert Sumpter of NC.
Susan was employed
as a para-legal at Dysert Taylor Law Firm.
At her request, no
services are planned.
Donations are suggested to any no-kill
animal shelter in her name.
Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW
3rd St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Russell Edward
Grant, 74, of Hallsville, also known as “Rosco”, “Daddy Rabbit”, “The
Rock”, and “Smoothie”, loyal customer of Poppy’s Place Diner, died
Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Memorial
Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia.Funeral services will
be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home, and burial will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Russell was born Sept. 18, 1943
in Boone County to James Cecil and Sue Mae Edwards Grant.
He
married Barbara Jean Chowning Grant, Feb. 14, 1971.
After
graduating Hickman High School in 1963, he was drafted into the Army to
fight in the Vietnam war. After serving his country, he started his
career at The University of Missouri, working in Residential Life for 45
years before his retirement in 2005.
Since his retirement, he has
enjoyed his time fishing with friends, creating birdhouses, Christmas
decorations, and other crafts for his family and friends, hunting for
mushrooms and deer, and playing cards at the Parlor.
Russell had
a knack for making friends, and made an impact on many lives thru his
light-heartedness and jovial personality. Dull moments were rarely had
in the company of Russell. He will be missed by many.
He is
survived by son, Stephen Ray Grant and wife, Kristina; daughter,
Jennifer Ann Grant Potucek and husband Joe, all of Columbia; three
brothers, Bobby Lee and James Earl, both of Columbia, and Don Grant of
Punta Gorda, Fla.; three sisters, Lois Garrett of Fayette, Mary Lou
Ballenger and Patsy Watt, both of Harrisburg; six grandchildren,
Christian, Harleigh, Hudson, Weston, Hayley, and Cooper.
His
parents and two sisters, Claudia Butzin and Mary Sue Singleton, preceded
him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity
of your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Saturday, January 13, 2018
Ada Jeanne
Barnhill, 69, passed peacefully Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at her home in
Corpus Christi, Texas, in the company of friends. She had lived with
cancer for over two years.
In lieu of a service, please consider
honoring Jeanne’s memory by giving to the Gulf Coast Humane Society, or
an animal rescue organization of your choice.
Jeanne was born
Nov. 20, 1948, in Spokane, Wash. to Herschel and Ada Barnhill.
After attending high school in both Springfield, Mo. and Columbia, she
went on to study at the University of Missouri-Columbia before
graduating from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 1976.
She spent most
of her life in Corpus Christi, working in education at Del Mar Community
College and Miller High School.
A prolific artist, she worked in
oils, acrylics, watercolor, collage, and computer-generated art.
Jeanne was always ready to listen, lend a hand, or take in a dog or cat
who needed a forever home. Her wry humor, patience, and willingness to
celebrate the quirks and eccentricities of others nourished steadfast
friendships over long years and distances.
Her kind, open heart
and free spirit touched everyone around her, and she will be greatly
missed.
She is survived by her brother, John Barnhill (Valerie),
of Houston; her niece and nephews, Lesley Sapp of Columbia, Michael Sapp
(Masha) of St. Louis, and William Barnhill of Oklahoma City; and
numerous students, colleagues, and friends.
Jeanne was preceded
in death by her parents; and her sister, Eva Jo Sapp.