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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
John Hampton Sapp, Class of 1965, passed
away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
Tavious Grant, Class of 2014, passed away on
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri.
Rebecca
Katherine Schhulte Behrens, Class of 1969, passed away Tuesday,
December 18, 2018, in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Dorothy Fay Crane Turner, Class of 1944,
passed away at her home in Leucadia, California Dec. 15, 2018.
Mary
Jane Douglas Nichols, Class of 1939, passed away Monday, Dec. 12,
2018 at Boone Hospital.
Marcus Andrew
Rodhouse, Class of 1990, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Clifford
Gene Cook, Class of 1951, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at
Columbia Manor in Columbia.
Christina
Pearl Myers Souder, Class of 1953, passed away on Monday, Dec. 3,
2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Robert Henry “Bob” Brumfield, Class of 1960, passed away at his home
in Columbia, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
David C.
Zumwalt, Class of 1965, passed away at his home in Columbia, Friday,
Nov. 30, 2018.
Ahmonta Harris, Class of 2011, passed away
in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Andrew
Charles Marsh, Class of 2001, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Donald “Cookie” Whitesides, Class of 1952, passed away peacefully on
Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida.
Mrs. Michael Elizabeth Flynn Basler, Class
of 1961, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Methodist
University Hospital, Memphis TN.
Jennifer Lynn Temple, Class of 1992, passed away on Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2018 in Columbia.
William H.
Elder, Jr., Class of 1945, passed away Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 at his
home in Columbia.
Gregory
“Joe” Barkwell, Class of 1977, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
John C. “Babe”
Martin,
Class of
1970, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8,2018 at
University of Missouri Hospital.
Nasir
Ali Smith, Class of 2022, passed away on November 6, 2018, in
Columbia.
Wanda
Tharp Hermann-Verbeck, Class of 1951, passed away November 2, 2018
at Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas.
Barbara J. Aufranc Street, Class of 1971, passed away November 2,
2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Martha
“Marty” Marie Cottle-Featherstone, Class of 1958, passed away
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
Howard
Earl Durk, Class of 1934, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at
Solstice Senior Living in Columbia.
Loren
Wayne Rice, Class of 1964, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at his
home in Eldon, Missouri.
Gerald David
Elder, Class of 1954, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2018 in Long
Beach, Mississippi.
Brenda Joyce McCann
Davison, Class of 1976, passed away at her home in Columbia,
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.
Andrew William Helmreich, Class of 2009, passed away Saturday, Oct.
20, 2018 in Columbia.
Andrew W. Uren, Jr.,
Class of 1943, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Garry
Lee “Mike” Mitchell, Class of 1978, passed away on Tuesday, October
16, 2018 in Columbia.
Ronald Hargus
Bartlett, Class of 1962, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018
at home in Columbia.
Norma
Juanita Alexander Foreman, Class of 1949, passed away Saturday,
October 13, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Austin Reed Winkelmann, Class of 2016, passed away Tuesday,
Oct. 2, 2018, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Olan McGee,
Class of 1947, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
William
(Bill) Levacy, Class of 1960, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Stanley Yates Dallam, Class of 1969,
passed away Friday, Oct 5, 2018 at his home in Columbia.
Doris L.
Chipley Sharpe, Class of 1953, passed away September 30, 2018, at
her home in Harrisburg, Missouri.
Mary
Margaret (Schulte) Marischen,
Class of 1963,
died on September 27, 2018 in Orlando, Florida.
Doris June
(Dixon) Vorce, Class of 1952, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26,
2018 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Eva
Catherine (Grindstaff) Hopfer, Class of 1939, passed away Friday,
Sept. 21, 2018 at Lenoir in Columbia.
Stanley
L. Morris,
Class of
1970, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept.
15, 2018 in Columbia.
Merline
J. Murray Tennyson, Class of 1938, passed away on Friday, Sept. 14,
2018 at The Neighborhoods in Columbia.
“Doc” James R. Seelbach, Sr., Class of 1939, passed away on Tuesday,
September 11, 2018.
Anna Ruth
Ridgway Yelvington, Class of 1945, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at
her home in Columbia.
Clint Robert Welsh, Class of 1987, passed away on Sunday, September
2, 2018.
La
Verne Hughes,
Class of
1970, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama,
Nathaniel Burton Blount, Class of 2012, passed away Thursday, August
23, 2018, in the Chicago airport.
Douglas
L. Jennings, Class of 1978, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018
at his home in Columbia.
Harold D.
Hill, Class of 1944, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his
home in Columbia.
William
Eugene "Butch" Johnson, Class of 1959, passed away on Tuesday,
August 7, 2018, at The Neighborhoods care facility in Columbia.
Kenneth Ray Kintner,
Class of 1957, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Boone Hospital.
Alysha Marie
Anderson, Class of 2010 passed away on
Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Cathey Gayle
Caruthers Clark, Class of 1991, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018,
in Columbia.
Edward A. "Skip" Uhler, Class of 1961, passed
away Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Robert Harris Leach, Class of 1947, passed
away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Ann Byington Caldwell, Class of 1988, passed
away July 24, 2018.
Leta J. Coats Stemmons,
Class of
1970, passed away
Monday, July 23, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
Carolyn Yvonne Wilson Maxwell, Class of
1961, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Rodney Quinn “Rod” Kelly, Class of 1968, passed
away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at University Hospital.
Lona Lee VanVacter Bradshaw, Class of 1961,
passed away on July 12, 2018, at home her home in Columbia.
James William “Bill” Graves, Class of 1943,
passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at Boone Hospital.
William Robert Ballew,
Class of 1963,
passed away July 7, 2018.
Marjorie
Fern Nichols Beaman, Class of 1953, passed away Saturday, July 7,
2018.
Travis Anthony
Carthron, Class of 1992, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home
in Columbia.
Marilyn Carlos Baker, Class of
1956, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at home in Ashland, Missouri.
Darrin Alan Cramer, Class of 1991,
passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his home in Holts Summit, Missouri.
Dennis E. Nowlin, Class of 1971,
passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Gayle Ann Coates Potter, Class of
1965, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Gail Petri Toedebusch,
Class of 1963,
died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at her home in Richmond, Indiana.
Ellen Marie Forward,
Class of
1970, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her home in Columbia.
Yvonne Harmon Bryant, Class of 1950,
passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Candlelight Lodge in Columbia.
Betty Graves Gladney, Class of 1949, died
Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her home in Columbia.
Dean Millard Christy, Class of 1971,
passed away Friday June 8, 2018.
Edward
Vern Krehbiel, Class of 1947, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
Nettie “Maye” Valentine Frazier,
Class of 1950, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.
Marcus W. Smith, Class of 1971, passed away
at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018.
Carolyn Boucher, (nee Roth), Class of 1955, passed away May 27,
2018.
Leta Renee (Jett) Ghazaeri Morgan, Class
of 1976, passed away May 25, 2018 in her home in Oakdale, California.
Roy Ferguson, Class of 1965, passed
away Thursday, May 24, 2018.
Sidney Bradley Powell Jr, Class of
1949, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
Raymond Edwin Schnell, Class of 1951,
passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.
Hazel Delores Burdick Cook, Class of 1942,
died Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Kenneth Michael “Mike” Krause, Class
of 1961 (and one of Helen D's favs) passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Douglas
Scott Olinger Class of 1960, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Northcare
Hospice in Kansas City.
Wallace H.
Drane, Class of 1945, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.
Marla Ann
Riley, Class of 1967, passed on May 12, 2018.
Tina Denise Hill, Class of 1982, passed
away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Larry Leon Noel, Class of 1976, passed
away, Wednesday May 9, 2018 at his home in Columbia.
Vicki Roth Connelly, Class of 1964, died at
home in Platte Woods, Missouri on May 8, 2018.
Robert Henry "Bob" Douglass, Class of 1960,
passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 in Laguna Woods, California.
Jeffrey Lee Herndon, Class of
1987, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018.
William Holdsworth Vaughn, Class of
1953, died April 22, 2018.
Marjory
Ellen Coleman Straughan, Class of 1955, passed away Saturday, April
21, 2018 in Hale Center, Texas.
Bernice Cunningham Swearingen,
Class of 1941, passed away Friday, April 21, 2018 at Boone Hospital.
David (Dave) Lee Guthrie, Class of 1958,
passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Seven Lakes Memory Care in
Loveland, Colorado.
Scott W. Thelen,
Class of 2006, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Frances Lee Trent
Holt, Class of 1951, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Patricia Richardson Asanti,
Class of 1975, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018.
Willis F.
Cornelison, Class of 1959, died Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Sara E. Buescher Brown, Class of
1951, passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 in Rockledge, Florida.
Patricia Ann Jagger Kirkpatrick, Class of 1966,
passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at her home in Columbia.
Mary Sue White,
Class of
1970, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the University
Hospital in Columbia.
Margaret Coffman Burge, Class of 1935,
passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Columbia.
Ila Fern Jackson Guthrie, Class of
1965, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Neighborhoods in
Columbia.
Javonte’ De’angelo Roy, Class
of 2009, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at University of Missouri
Hospital.
Michael O’Don “Mickey” Malone,
Class of 1956, passed away at Boone Hospital on Monday, April 2, 2018.
Lois Lucille “Lucy” Precht, Class of
1939, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence in Loveland,
Colorado.
Ellen Ann Prather Allton,
Class of 1953, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018.
Cynthia R. 'Cindy' Nelson, Class of
1982, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center.
Danny Ray Turner, Class of 1976,
passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018.
Sanford “Sandy” Cunningham, Class
of 1958, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Nancy Carter Collins, Class of
1949, died Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Mary Alice Kircher Brown, Class of
1942, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018.
Stephen McDermott, Class of
1966, passed away on March 19, 2018.
Tracy Youlonda (Rolley) Scott, Class of 1976, passed away on March 14, 2018 in
Demoines, Ia.
Dale Wayne Palmer, Class of 1967,
passed away at the VA Hospital in Columbia on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Gwen Crane Cockrell, Class of 1956,
passed away February 28, 2018 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas.
Merlin Wayne Cook, Class of 1954,
passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
Dr. John Gregory Parker,
Class of 1963,
passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at his home in Columbia.
Leslie Ann Herndon
Cobbins, Class of 1974, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Kansas
City, Missouri.
Elaine Reynolds Stone Stueve, Class of
1951, died on February 22, 2018, in Mesa, Arizona.
Mike Madole, Class of 1971, passed away in his
home Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Sanford, Fla.
Jacqueline Elaine Stemmons,
Class of 1975, passed away Tuesday, February 20, at her home in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
Diane T. Brukardt, Class of 1947,
passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Kenneth Edward Nichols, Class of
1959, passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Harry S Truman Veteran
Hospital in Columbia.
Frederick E. Martie, Class of 1969,
passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
Thomas F. “Tom” Lockwood, Class of
1971, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at Boone Hospital.
Alice Joyce Spencer Easley, Class of 1943,
passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Sachse, Texas.
Ezra “Fuzzy” Nichols, Jr., Class of
1950, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Columbia Manor.
Dorothia “Dottie” R. Gilpin, Class
of 1959, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at Lenoir Woods
Healthcare in Columbia.
James Marcus Wright (Marc), Class of
1988, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018
William "Doc" Cross Sr., Class of 1977, passed away at the
University Hospital on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
Deborah Jean Taven-Czuwala, Class of 1976,
passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany,
N.Y.
Ryan Christopher Stoll, Class of 2001,
passed away in St. Louis on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Nancy Sue Forbis Davenport, Class of 1951,
passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
William Lance Crawford, Class of 1964,
passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical
Center in Asheville, N.C.
William “Dale” Baker, Class of 1956,
passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in Columbia.
Neil Ewing, Class of 1957, passed away in
Venice, FL on January 20, 2018.
Lela Jeanne Taylor Barr, Class of 1940, died
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in Columbia.
Ronald E. Bartel, Class of 1967 passed
away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in his Columbia home.
Martha Ann Dothage Cathey, Class of 1957, passed away on Tuesday,
Jan. 16, 2018.
C.H. “Tracky” Nichols, Class of
1941, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Joan E. Martin Crosby, Class of 1949,
died at her home in Columbia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
Dorothy F. McCabe Hinshaw, Class of 1940,
passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at The Bluffs in Columbia.
Donald G. Calvin, Class of 1954, passed
away Friday, January 12, 2018.
Carolyn Ann Kemper,
Class of 1963,
passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at the Manor at Elfindale in
Springfield, Missouri.
David Rybolt,
Class of 1967, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his home in
Columbia.
Thomas Edward Whitesides,
Class of 1973, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.
Dean Hathman, Class of 1956 passed
away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.
Published Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Dean Hathman, 79, of
Columbia, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 surrounded by his family
at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be held on
Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral service will follow on Wednesday, Jan.10 at 1:00 p.m. at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dean was
born on Jan. 16, 1938 in Columbia, the son of Willard and Ava May
(Blevins) Hathman.
He was married in 1957 in Columbia to Martha
Lou Snodgrass who passed away in 2011.
He was married on April
26, 1986 in Columbia to Shauna (Gailey) Seiling who survives of the
home.
He owned Dean Hathman Masonry Company and took pride in the
commercial projects he completed. He was a member of Union BAC Locals
#11 & #15 from 1956-2017.
He was President of Sweet Springs
Motorsports Complex where he enjoyed spending time with his son, Scott
and grandson, Dean. He was truly passionate about micro sprint racing
and NASCAR.
Other survivors include four children, Connie
Hathman-Albers (Paul Albers) of Chickasha, Okla., Scott Hathman
(Theresa) of Columbia, Tony Seiling (Dawnelle) of Columbia and Daniel
Seiling of Columbia; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Albert Hathman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sweet Springs
Motorsports Complex, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70
West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Saturday, January 13, 2018
Thomas Edward
Whitesides, 62, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at his home.
At
his request, there will be no services.
He was born Jan, 14, 1955
in Columbia to Mary Ehler Casey and Charles E. Whitesides.
Survivors include his mother of Columbia; two sisters, Linda S. Stoner
(Stanley), C. Diane Whitesides (David E. Matney); brother, Steven R.
Whitesides; two children, Carrie L. Smith and Ryan T. Whitesides; three
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in
death by his father; step-dad Lewis (Pop) Casey; and brother, Charles E.
Whitesides Jr.
Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Heart
Association and Lymphoma Association.
Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Kenneth David
Rybolt, 69, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his home.
Friends will be received from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at
Parker-Millard Funeral Service where a funeral service will follow at
7:00 p.m. Interment will be private for the family.
He is
survived by his sons, David Owens, Rodney Anderton, Kenneth David Rybolt
II and Kurtis.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left
online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Thursday, January 11, 2018
Carolyn Ann
Kemper, 72, of Columbia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven after a long
battle with Parkinson’s disease on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at the Manor at
Elfindale in Springfield, Mo.
Visitation will be held from
12:00-1:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, at Memorial
Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Williamson officiating. Interment will be
in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In the days leading up to her passing,
family members gathered around her to reminisce and say goodbye. Her
sisters, Wanda Kay and Marilyn, were by her side in her final moments.
Carolyn was a member of Faith Baptist Church where she worshiped our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Carolyn was born March 12, 1945 at
Noyes Hospital (University Hospital) in Columbia to Annie Mildred
(Rader) Kemper and Harold Glenn Kemper. She was born 6 minutes after her
twin sister, Marilyn Sue (Kemper) Sunderland. Carolyn and her siblings
grew up on the 125 acre family farm northeast of Columbia where many
happy memories were made.
She was a Hickman Kewpie who graduated
in 1963, and she later studied at Columbia College.
In 1981, she
became a Certified Professional Secretary from the Professional
Secretaries International. She proudly worked for 35 years for the
University of Missouri. During the last 23 of those years she held the
position of Executive Staff Assistant II for no less than three Vice
Chancellors; most recently Kee Groshong. After much soul-searching and
hand wringing, Carolyn took early retirement in 2002 and soon wondered
when she had time to work!
Carolyn had a lifelong love of country
music; particularly Alan Jackson. She loved country line dancing as well
as square dancing. Carolyn filled her retirement days pursuing her
passions, including photography, genealogy and gardening. She continued
the work of her mother in researching and documenting her family
history, and she was a member of the Mid-Missouri Genealogical Society.
With Carolyn’s support, her mother wrote her life story resulting in a
cherished book and Carolyn was also a proud member of the Fortney Family
Cemetery Trust.
Carolyn was equally passionate about her
gardening and she had a particular love of daylilies. She was a member
of the Columbia Garden Club. In 2011, her gardens were featured in the
Mokanok, a daylily magazine, and that same year her personal gardens
were included in a bus tour bringing people from all over the country.
Her garden was filled with common, and not-so-common daylilies, and
she loved them all! These flowers were a perfect reflection of Carolyn.
Her nephew, Brian, described her best, “Carolyn walked through life with
a positive attitude. She wasn’t a bloom that withered away; she lived
her life like a field of daylilies with new blooms every day just as
beautiful as the day before!”
Survivors include sisters,
Wanda Kay Mitchell (Phil) of Springfield, Mo., and Marilyn Sue
Sunderland of Riverton, Utah; nephews, Brian Lockwood (Roxanne), Chris
Lockwood (Kristi), and Chadd Ashby; niece, Michelle Ashby Brown (Danny);
and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Carolyn was preceded
in death by her parents, Annie Mildred and Harold Glenn Kemper; brother,
Billie Dale Kemper; and great-nephew, John Eli Lockwood.
Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Calvin, Donald G.
81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, surrounded by his
devoted family. Beloved husband for 58 years of Beatriz Elena Calvin
(nee Arauco), loving father of Cynthia (Thomas) Baumgartner, Suzanne
(Jonathan) Dalton, Donald (Stacie) Calvin, cherished grandfather to ten
and great-grandfather to one, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend
to many.
Don proudly served in the U.S Marine Corps (1955-58),
attended the University of Missouri, was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis
Cardinals, and worked in the personal lines insurance business for over
50 years. His agency, D. G. Calvin Associates, was acquired by Anderson,
Hall and Marsh, where Don worked until his retirement.
Services:
A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on
Saturday, January 27, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 110
North Warson Road, Ladue, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's
memory may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 909 N.
Washing ton Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Arrangements
by Bopp Chapel. Condolences may be left online at www.boppchapel.com.
Published Sunday, January 21, 2018
Dorothy F.
Hinshaw, 95, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at The
Bluffs.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
23 at Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Tracy
Cook officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1922, in Columbia, the daughter of Emmett Vest
and Dollie (Hopper) McCabe, and married Kenneth Russell Hinshaw, all who
preceded her in death.
Dorothy liked to travel and had taken
international trips to Japan and Europe. She was an avid collector of
collectibles and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She
loved sports, and particularly enjoyed watching and listening to the St.
Louis Cardinals. She always had a soft spot for dogs, especially her
golden retriever Max. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her
family and especially watching the grandkids playing ball.
She is
survived by her sons, Gene Hinshaw (Barbara) of Columbia, and Rick
McGowan (Pam) of St. Louis; grandchildren, Jessie (Chris) Maglich,
Matthew Hinshaw, Ryan (Lisa) McGowan and Katie (Brian) Reuss; and
great-grand- children, Brody, Tyler, Nora, Alivia and Abby.
She
was preceded in death by brother, Walter Eugene McCabe.
Memorials
are suggested to the choice of the donor.
Online condolences may
be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Joan E. Crosby,
86, of Columbia, died at home surrounded by her children and supported
by Boone Hospice on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
Visitation will take
place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Memorial Funeral Home
with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with the Reverend Francis Doyle officiating. Burial will follow at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was born on Oct. 7, 1931 in Columbia
to William R. and Bertha (Boos) Martin Jr.
She was a graduate of
Hickman High School, Christian (now Columbia) College and the University
of Missouri.
She was employed as a secretary for Sacred Heart
Catholic Church and School and worked in food service supervision for
Sacred Heart School, Central Missouri Area Agency for Aging, and retired
from Stephens College.
On August 20, 1952, she married James E
Crosby III who preceded her in death on May 7, 2017.
Joan was a
lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was on the
first parish council and served for many years as Eucharistic Minister.
She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing with several bridge
groups.
She is survived by her brother, William R. “Bud” (Marcia)
Martin III of Live Oak, Fla.; sisters, Betty (Bob) Martin of Victoria,
Texas and Marge Burk of Plano, Texas; and five children, James “Ed” of
Columbia, Bob of Houston and triplets, David (Heather) of Crystal City,
Don of Kirksville, and Doris Dixon of Ballwin. Additionally, she is
survived by seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and her parents.
Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice or Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, January 21, 2018
C.H. “Tracky”
Nichols, 96, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at Boone
Hospital in Columbia.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a
later date. Entombment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery with full
military honors.
Tracky was born on Jan. 29, 1921 in Boone
County, the son of Charles Henry and Mary (Terry) Nichols who preceded
him in death.
He spent most of his childhood being raised by his
grandmother and was a graduate of Hickman High School where he got his
nickname, Tracky.
He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served
during WWII.
Tracky was married on August 19, 1948 in Estes Park,
Colo. to Dorothy Barger who preceded him in death on June 30, 1992.
He owned and operated CH Nichols Painting and Decorating where he
was a painting contractor; he also built several homes in and around the
Columbia area.
His favorite pastime was watching sports,
motorsports, and riding his 4-wheeler on his property. He loved spending
his winters at his place in Florida and summers back home with family.
In the spring, he could be found sitting in the sun outside or planting
flowers in front of his house.
Survivors include five children,
Terry Nichols (Jenny) of Columbia, Randy Nichols (Nancy) of Lawrence,
Kan., Brent Nichols (Crystal) of Warsaw, Tracy Nichols (Carole) of
Columbia, and Cindy Westmoreland (David) of Columbia; half-sister, Sandy
Root (Jerry) of Manistee, Mich.; ten grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Quilts of Valor, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West,
Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Martha Ann
Cathey, 79, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
A
celebration of Martha’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
3, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. A gathering of family and friends will
be from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service.
Martha was born to
August D. and Myrtle Elizabeth Sappington Dothage on Nov. 4, 1938, in
Boone County and they preceded her in death.
She was a 1957
graduate of Hickman High School and then attended Christian College.
On Oct. 24, 1971, she married Vernon D. Cathey in Columbia and he
preceded her in death.
She retired from the University of
Missouri Medical Center in 2000, but as she wanted to stay busy, she
then worked part-time for the Boone County Commissioners office for over
15 years.
Martha enjoyed spending time with her family, and pets
and also was interested in history and genealogy, crafting, writing,
socializing, and a John Wayne movie. She had many friends throughout her
life, and kept in contact with many high school friends and enjoyed
attending her high school reunions.
Martha believed everything
was better with chocolate. She was a great story teller, who loved to
laugh and have fun, always looking forward for the next “Martha”
adventure. She will be missed.
Martha is survived by her
daughter, Julie Duerst Bennett and husband, Kevin of Columbia;
granddaughters, Whitney T. Bennett and Morgan Ehetssabian and husband,
Jason, two and a half great-grandchildren; and grandson, Mason Witzel;
as well as many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
She was also
preceded in death by her son, Brian D. Duerst; and sister, Jeannette
Kelley.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung 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, January 24, 2018
Ronald E. Bartel, 68,
passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in his Columbia home.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held Friday, Jan. 26 from
4:00-7:00 p.m. at D. Rowe’s Restaurant’s side room, 1005 Club Village
Drive, Columbia. Bring your favorite Ron Bartel story.
Ron is
survived by his cherished daughter, Betsy (Morgan) Cassels; his most
perfect grandchildren, Grace, Carrie, Celia and Ethan, all of
Tallahassee, Fla.; his father and best friend, Mel (Bernita) Bartel;
sisters, Cyndy (Joe) Crider and Nancy (Gary) Cooper; brother, Ed Bartel;
nieces, Ashley (Jon) Thornhill and Heather Bartel; nephew, Landon
Bartel; grand-nieces, Haylie, Lacey, Sophie and Melody; many fun-loving
cousins; and Ron’s long-time love, Jean Hitt.
After graduating
from Hickman High School in Columbia and attending Truman State
University in Kirksville, Ron entered his 40+ year career in the
automobile industry in Florida and Tennessee, returning to Columbia for
the past 20 years, the last four of which he enjoyed his association
with Moberly Auto Auction as their sales representative.
Ron’s
gusto for life, music, and the written word is legendary; he didn’t miss
much, always had time to spend with his wide circle of friends, most of
whom considered Ron their best friend. He will be greatly missed.
Always. The mold has been broken.
He is preceded in death by his
mother, Betty Bancroft; and niece, Christin Cooper.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Almeta Crayton Community Programs, PO
Box 8164, Columbia 65205.
Published
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Lela Jeanne Barr, 95,
died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in Columbia, after a short illness.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, Jan.
28, at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Park Cemetery,
1217 Business Loop 70 W.
Jeanne was born on Nov. 16, 1922 in
Valley Falls, Kan., to Charles Henry Taylor and Elsie Ella Ashley.
Her family moved to a farm just outside of Columbia when she was 13
and she attended Jefferson Jr. High School and Hickman High School.
She graduated from Hickman High School in 1940 and the University of
Missouri in Education, in 1943. She received a Masters Degree in Spanish
from the University of Missouri in 1960.
Jeanne’s teaching career
spanned 26 years, 19 of those years were spent teaching Spanish and
Latin at Hickman High School. She was also in charge of producing
Hickman’s yearbook, the “Cresset”, for eight years. She retired in 1979.
Jeanne was a 30-year member of the Columbia chapter of the Audubon
Society, serving as president, secretary and newsletter editor over the
years. She was also a long-time, active member of Friends of Rock Bridge
Memorial State Park. Jeanne served as the first president for the Nature
Plant Society of Boone County. She was an active member of the Boone
County Historical Society and a board member for several years in
Columbia’s chapter of Planned Parenthood.
In 1943, Jeanne
received the Pi Lambda Theta honorary education award. She served as
secretary for the state-wide Spanish and Portuguese Language Teachers
Association from 1958-59. Jeanne is an Altrusa International Award -
District 8 recipient.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn
Van Sciver of Denver, Bonnie Morgan of Corvallis, Mont., David Barr of
Watauga, Texas, and Jayme Nobles of Clearwater, Fla. She has three
granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in
death by her parents; two sisters, Sue Mae Morris and Doris Burnett; two
brothers, Paul and Delton Taylor; niece, Nancy Burnett; and her husband
of almost 70 years, Vernon Barr.
In lieu of flowers, please
consider a donation to Audubon Society or a charity of your choice in
her name.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial
Funeral Home and Memorial Park Cemetery.
Condolences may be left
online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Provided by Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO
63122-1308
Obituary
for Neil Ewing
Neil Ewing, 78, of Kirkwood, MO and Venice, FL
passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Venice, FL on January 20, 2018.
Loving husband of Marge and the late Ann Ewing, dear father of Sheri
Ewing (Susan Davis), late parents Perry and Helen Ewing and late brother
Van Ewing, dear brother of Marcia Jory and dear uncle and friend to
many.
Neil was a graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, MO
and the University of Missouri where he was in the Army ROTC. He
honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Artillery, stationed at
Ft. Sill, OK.
Memorial service Saturday, January 27, 1:00pm at
the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. Private interment National
Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks. Should friends desire, memorials may be
made to a charity of one’s choice.
Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018
William “Dale” Baker,
80, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 following a battle
with dementia.
At his request, there will be no services. Dale
celebrated his life enthusiastically and to the fullest while living.
There will be a gathering to share those memories with family and
friends at his home Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dale
was born Jan. 12, 1938 in Columbia, the son of William Oscar and Mattie
(Terry) Baker.
He married Lona F. Bledsoe-Baker at Rocheport
United Methodist Church Oct. 6, 1956.
Dale was a software
engineer and musician. His bands “Scat Kitzs” and “Three of a Kind” were
Pioneers of Rock & Roll in this area. He loved playing music with his
bands, family and friends. He was a lover of music, dancing (and loved
showing off his dancing), traveling and outdoor activities. He had a big
colorful personality and a love of laughter.
Dale is survived by
his wife and soul mate, Lona F. Bledsoe-Baker; two sons, Byron K. Baker
and Chris A. Baker both of Columbia; two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” L.
Baker of Auxvasse and Julie K. Coad of Medina, Ohio; six grandchildren,
Isaac D. Baker, Chelsea R. Coad, Jessica N. Coad, Rachel J. Coad, Erica
R. McKim, and Theresa Menditto; seven great-grandchildren, Jayden W.
Horner, Kileigh L. Horner, Ender Speiser, Dayne Speiser, Rylan Speiser,
Wyatt Speiser, and Layla E. Wilson.
Dale was preceded in death by
his parents; grandson, Patrick William Horner; granddaughter, Addeline
Claire Baker; brother, Al F. Baker; and sister, Norma Dean Mitchell.
Published Sunday, January 28, 2018
William Lance
Crawford, 71, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at
Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C.
Friends will
be received from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the
Parker-Millard Funeral home where funeral services will be held at 11:00
a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at Walnut Ridge
Cemetery in Fayette.
He was born in Columbia on March 23, 1946.
He was the son of Bill T. Crawford and Mildred Louis Sandberg.
He
was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Bailey on Oct. 6, 1973 in
Columbia.
Lance attended the University of Missouri where he
received his BA in History (1968), his MS in Regional Geography (1972)
and his MS in Community Development (1981). He was a golf scholarship
winner playing on the golf team for four years.
He enlisted in
the United States Army in 1968 and graduated from the Corp of Engineers
Officers Candidates’ School in 1968. He was a Bronze Star honored First
Lieutenant Vietnam Veteran. He received his honorable discharge in 1971.
Throughout his career he was Community Development Coordinator for
the City of Orange, Texas, the Division Manager of Housing for the City
of Houston, Texas, Executive Director of Greenville County S.C.
Redevelopment Authority, Director of Community Development for Cobb
County and Clayton County Ga.
Lance was an active member of
Kiwanis Club. He was an avid University of Missouri sports fan as well
as a lifetime player and lover of the game of golf.
Lance is
survived by his wife, Barbara Ann of Travelers Rest, S.C.; their
children, Melissa Ann Crawford of Taylors, S.C., Mary Kathryn Smith of
Easley S.C. (husband, Kevin Dean Smith); and his grandson, Oliver
Crawford Smith of Easley, S.C.
He is also survived by his
sister, Martha Louise (Marci) Harnden of Dallas; Charles Todd Crawford
(wife Ann) of Holts Summit and Thomas Brant Crawford of Columbia.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his name to any Cancer
Treatment Center of your choice.
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 Sunday, January 28, 2018
Nancy Sue Davenport,
84, of Columbia, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital
Center.
Visitation will take place 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3 at Memorial Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to
follow with the Reverend Chester Heyer officiating. The interment will
be in the Columbia Cemetery.
Nancy was born March 31, 1933 in
Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Harry Forbis and Mary (McGinnis) Forbis.
Her family moved to Columbia when she was three months old.
Nancy
was a graduate of Hickman High School, class of 1951.
She was
united in marriage to her husband Jim on Sept. 2, 1953 in Silver Spring,
Md.
Nancy was employed in retail for many years at Dean’s Town &
Country.
She and Jim enjoyed square dancing, camping, canoeing
and regular Sunday drives in the country. She enjoyed going out to eat
and tending to her flower garden. She was an accomplished Bridge player.
She was a member of the King’s Daughters.
Nancy was a member of
Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church since she was three months old.
A few years ago she and Jim moved their membership to the Columbia
United Church of Christ.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim;
their daughters, Sherry (Gregory) Miller and Pamela (Bill) Tillotson all
of Columbia; grandchildren, Robin (Aaron) Gray of Columbia, J. D. (Beth)
Tillotson of St. Louis, Kristopher Tillotson of Colorado, and Megan
Miller and Seth (Chelsie) Miller both of Columbia; and three
great-grandchildren, Hunter, Dane and Evan Gray.
Nancy was
preceded in death by her parents.
Online condolences may be made
at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, January 26, 2018
Ryan Christopher
Stoll, 35, passed away in St. Louis on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at First
Baptist Church of Columbia. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 27 at First Baptist Church of Columbia. Burial will
follow the service at Columbia Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 27,
1982 in Monroe, La. to Chet Stoll and Deborah Carr.
Ryan was
raised in Columbia and was a graduate of Hickman High School, earned a
B.S. in Engineering and an MBA at the University of Missouri, and was
pursuing a second master’s degree at Mizzou at the time of his passing.
Ryan was employed as a Director at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
Ryan showed an early love for sports and music, participating in both
tennis and marching band in high school. He continued playing USTA
Tennis in St. Louis.
Ryan enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals
and Kansas City Royals baseball, and was a loyal Mizzou sports fan.
From the time he was a child, Ryan’s heart led him to ensure that
those around him knew how much they were loved, including his beloved
high school friends, family, and their beloved dog, Chase. His beautiful
smile, kindness, and compassion will be dearly missed by all who felt
his love.
Ryan is survived by his loving partner of 12 years,
Katie Windle of Ballwin; parents, Chet Stoll and Deborah Carr; and
loving step-parents, Yana Stoll and Ed Rollins of Columbia. Also,
sister, Emily Dahm (Scott) of Destin, Fla.; and brother, Evan Stoll of
Columbia. Katie’s mother, Karen Roth of St. Louis; sisters, Jaime of
Ballwin, Meagan (Darren) of St. Louis and Jessie (Jeremy) of Chicago;
and six nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by grandparents,
Harold Stoll of Marshall, Pat Breece of Columbia, John and Ruth Carr of
Agawam, Mass., Larry and Esther Rollins of Columbia, Naomi White of
Springfield, Mo. and Shirley Roth, Ellisville.
Ryan is preceded
in death by his grandparents, Carl Breece of St. Charles, Frank White of
Plattsburg, Margaret Stoll of Marshall, and Melvin Roth of Ellisville.
Gifts can be made in Ryan’s honor to the Ryan Christopher Stoll
Memorial Scholarship through Mizzou’s Give Direct website, or by mailing
checks payable to the University of Missouri to: Robert J Trulaske Sr.
College of Business, 408 Cornell Hall, Columbia, Mo. 65211, Memo: Ryan
C. Stoll Memorial Scholarship.
Gifts can also be made in Ryan’s
honor to the American Cancer Society.
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 31, 2018
Deborah Jean
Taven-Czuwala, 59, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at St. Peter’s
Hospital in Albany, N.Y. after battling a long illness.
Funeral
services will be private.
She was born in Lincoln, Neb. on May
20, 1958, daughter of the late Ronald and Hjordis (Olson) Taven.
She is the wife of Peter J. Czuwala, who survives, whom she married on
June 10, 2002.
She is also survived by sister, Julie K. Taven;
niece, Kelsey Amanda Taven Davis; and nephew, Dallas Boone Davis.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com.
Published by Millard Family Chapels,
Inc. Columbia MO
William "Doc"
Cross Sr., 59, of Columbia passed away at the University Hospital on
Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
William was employed with the
University of Missouri for over 13 years, and was a man of all trades.
If anyone ever needed help fixing anything, he was the man that all of
his friends and family would go to for help. In his free time he enjoyed
shooting pool, traveling, being outside, watching football, and just
spending time with his family and friends.
William is survived by
his two sons: William Cross Jr and Robert Cross both of Columbia; his
daughter: Marisha Cooks of St. Louis; his six sisters: Clarissa Jones of
Denver, CO, Lena Mae Norfleet of Columbia, Irma (Harvey) Haefling of
Bentonville, AR, Maggie McDonald of Columbia, Sue Cross of Columbia, and
Bess (Kenneth) Walkowicz of Bentonville, AR; ten grandchildren:
Dehmilleon Cross, Mahzeen Cross, Xayvion Cross, Nahtalzae Cross,
Nahjaesha Cross, Robert Cross Jr., Dekerion Cross, Elash'ja Smith,
Keyion Cross, and Travelle Eason.
He was preceded in death by his
grandmother Ruth Ferguson; his father Eddie Cross Sr.; his mother Helen
Cross; eight brothers: George Cross, Lewis B. Cross, Macarthur Cross,
Eddie Cross, Larry Cross, Marvin Cross, John Cross and Matthew Cross;
two sisters: Carrie B. Cross and Rebecca Cross.
No services will
be occurring at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction
of Parker-Millard Funeral Services and Crematory 12 East Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left on line at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
James Marcus Wright
(Marc) of Columbia, 47, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on Monday,
Jan. 29, 2018 after his three year fight, winning his brave journey with
cancer.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
at Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory in Columbia. A
celebration of Marc’s life will be held at the Crossing Church in
Columbia, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside
service at Columbia Cemetery.
Marc was born on July 8, 1970 at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. to Don and Jimmie Wright.
From a young boy at the age of four getting a dress-up firefighter’s
uniform for Christmas to carrying an Emergency 51 lunch box to school as
an elementary-aged student, Marc had a dream and calling on his life to
become a Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician. This dream was
fulfilled when he joined the Boone County Fire District at the age of
18. During Marc’s high school years, his time spent as a volunteer
firefighter for the Boone County Fire District only reinforced this call
through having opportunities like riding Rescue Squad 1 on April 12,
1985.
Finally after much hard work and perseverance, Marc began
his elite career with the Boone County Fire District in July of 1988 as
a volunteer at Fire Station #5. He worked his way up to Lieutenant and
during those first years as a volunteer, he also obtained his
certification as a Emergency Medical Technician at age 19.
In
1989, he was hired as an EMT for Boone Hospital Center where he spent 25
years serving the community. In 2015, he retired from this great honor.
On June 27, 1992, Marc was hired as a firefighter for the City of
Columbia Fire Department. He served the City of Columbia for 25 years as
Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Division Chief, retiring in
February of 2017.
Marc was a 1988 graduate of Hickman High School
and a loving member of Centerpoint Church where he enjoyed singing in
the praise team.
Marc defined the word uncle, friend, and mentor.
He will be remembered for selflessly giving his time to be with those he
cared about. Marc was a devoted sports fan of the Kansas City Chiefs,
the Missouri Tigers, and he loved playing all kinds of sports and games
with his family and friends.
In addition, Marc influenced the
lives of many young people through baseball, basketball, and football
teams of which he was an avid fan. The legacy Marc leaves will inspire
others to be the best version of themselves.
Marc is survived by
his loving parents, Don and Jimmie Wright of Columbia; three sisters,
Amy Wilson, Angela deMik and husband Steven, and Allison Archibeque and
husband Daniel; brother, Don Wright, Jr. and wife Michele; eleven nieces
and nephews; four great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other extended
family members.
In addition to his family, Marc is survived by
the faithful members and brother and sisterhood of The Boone County Fire
District, The Columbia Fire Department, and The EMS Services of Boone
County. Also left to cherish, Lindsey Ragsdale and son, Dylan.
The family would like to share a sincere appreciation for all the
prayers, love, and support given.
In Marc’s memory, a memorial
has been established on GoFundMe.
“Well done my good and faithful
Son!” - Don Wright, Sr.
When you go through deep waters, I will
be with you. Isaiah 43:2
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash St, Columbia,
Mo. 65203; 573-449-4153. Published Sunday,
February 4, 2018
Dorothia “Dottie”
R. Gilpin, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at
Lenoir Woods Healthcare in Columbia.
Visitation will be held from
10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral
service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Lester
Woods officiating. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dorothia was born in Columbia on Sept. 23, 1941, the daughter of James
Gene and Opal Evelynn (Shelton) Gilpin who preceded her in death.
She was a member of Urban Empowerment Church. She enjoyed gardening,
sewing, cooking, bowling, decorating and painting.
Dottie worked
as a bookkeeper for an insurance company, was a property manager and was
a dispatcher for Columbia Police Department.
She is survived by
two children, Leslie Brown of Columbia and Lynn Vaught (Gary) of
Columbia; and two granddaughters, Cassie Vaught and Jessie Vaught.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes
Foundation, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West,
Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Ezra “Fuzzy”
Nichols, Jr., 85, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb.
1, 2018, at Columbia Manor with family by his side.
A celebration
of life will be held at a later date.
Fuzzy was born June 18,
1932 to Ezra Price Nichols and Katie (Caruthers) Nichols in Columbia.
Raised in Columbia, he graduated from Hickman High School in 1950.
He was drafted to serve the U.S. Army in Okinawa from 1952-1954.
After returning, he married Sandy (Williams) Nichols in 1959 and
raised four children.
Fuzzy barbered for over three decades,
where people came for a five dollar hair-cut and to listen and laugh at
stories. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening with his brother,
Kenny.
In 1986, Fuzzy met his loving girlfriend, Phyllis
Willingham, with whom he spent the rest of his life.
Fuzzy was a
loving, caring father and friend to all - he had a contagious smile and
a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
Fuzzy was
proud of his children, Doug (Jackie) Nichols, David (Julie) Nichols, Dan
(Joan) Nichols and Denise (Clark) Winslow; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Kenny Nichols;
sister, Marjorie Beaman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fuzzy was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sandy (Nichols)
Mazzocco; brothers, Lewis ‘Tubby’ and Billy Nichols.
In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice through the Boone Hospital
Foundation, in memory of Ezra Nichols, c/o 1600 E. Broadway, Columbia,
Mo. 65201.
Arrangements are under the direction of HT May & Son
Funeral Home; 2207 Holly Avenue, Columbia, Mo., 65202; (573) 443-2273.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.htmayfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Alice Joyce
Spencer Easley, 92, of Garland, Texas and former resident of Columbia,
passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Sachse, Texas.
A graveside
service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Memorial Park
Cemetery in Columbia.
She was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Kirksville to
Ray E. Spencer and Eura Wineva Wilson Spencer.
Alice is survived
by her daughter, Alice Thomas; grandchild, Colleen Marie Smith; and
great-grandchildren, Noah Aaron Smith and Asher Lee Smith.
She
was preceded in death by a death by a daughter, Carol Joyce Easley; and
two siblings, James Spencer and Ruth Colleen Spencer Vale.
Published February 7, 2018
Thomas F. “Tom”
Lockwood, 64, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at Boone
Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
Feb. 7, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Bethlehem Cemetery near Harrisburg.
Tom was born on June 23, 1953
in Boone County, the son of Thomas H. and Juanita (Crews) Lockwood, both
of whom preceded him in death.
He was married on Sept 5, 1991 in
Lebanon to Tina Knight, who survives at the home.
He graduated
from Hickman High School.
Tom worked for the water district as a
meter maintenance tech for over 27 years until the time of his death.
Prior to that, he worked as a mechanic for Machen’s.
He enjoyed
guns and dogs, especially his Huskies, Amaya and Chloe. He also liked
classic cars and old rock music. He loved fly-fishing and spent many
vacations at Bennett Springs and Taneycomo fishing with his dad and
family.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tina; daughter,
Lacy Stone (Shane) of Hallsville; and cousins, Brian Lockwood (Roxanne)
and Chris Lockwood (Kristi).
Besides his parents, he was preceded
in death by one brother, David Lockwood.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the college fund for Tom’s granddaughter to be.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Frederick E. Martie,
66, of Ashland, achieved his life-long dream on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
At 1:00 p.m., he was standing face to face with his Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
A memorial service will be held at Living Faith
Church in Ashland at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Fred was
born to Charles E. Martie and Elizabeth (Graham). In 1963, his life
changed when Gladys Smith married Charles and became his forever mom.
On July 31, 1970, Fred married his high school sweetheart Penny
Parman. She survives in the home.
Their love brought forth two
daughters, Angela Martie (Tom Chicovsky) and Jennifer Lee (Donnie); nine
grandchildren; and a great-grandson who was his pride and joy.
He
is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Routh; brothers, Norman Wayne
Martie, Omar Smith, David Smith, Norman (Bo) Creason, Eugene (Red)
Creason; sisters, Donna Brown, Mary Lyons, Roberta Ross, Vanessa Routh,
Donna Boggs, Linda Schomaker and Barbara Swift.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Charles and Gladys Martie; and sister, Joyce
Ann Baker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to
KJAB.com Christian Radio, for the transmitter fund.
Published Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Kenneth Edward
Nichols, 78, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
surrounded by his family at Harry S Truman Veteran Hospital in Columbia.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 in Memorial
Park Cemetery with full military honors.
Kenny was born on Feb.
14, 1940 in Columbia, the son of Ezra Price and Katie Alice (Caruthers)
Nichols who preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of the US
Army serving from 1963 thru 1965. He was a welder for 27 years at
Ribacks in Columbia.
Kenny was a very caring and giving man to
those in need.
Survivors include sister, Marjorie Beaman of
Columbia; nine nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and
cousins.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis
“Tubby” Nichols, Billy Nichols and Ezra “Fuzzy” Nichols, Jr.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart
Association or Disabled American Veterans, c/o Memorial Funeral Home,
1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Dr. Diane T.
Brukardt, 88, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at
Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Celebration of Life will be held on
Friday, Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in
Columbia. Private graveside services will be held in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Diane was born on Sept. 7, 1929 in Dearborn, Mich., the
daughter of Arthur and Mae (Ayotte) Brukardt who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Hickman High School, the University of
Missouri and Harvard Medical School.
She retired in 1990 from MU
as Director of the Student Health Service and Assistant Professor of
Medicine.
Survivors include four nephews, Douglas Brukardt
(Kathleen) of Northfield, Vt., Paul Brukardt (Carolyn) of Alpha, N.J.,
Glenn Brukardt (Kristine) of Belvidere, N.J. and Wayne Brukardt (Pat) of
St. Louis; and two nieces, Linda Brukardt (Joe Kolaya) of Hopatcong,
N.J. and Roxane Wolff (Jeff) of Flagstaff, Ariz.
She was also
preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Brukardt and Robert Brukardt;
and sister, Patricia Brukardt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Food Bank of Central and Northeast
Missouri, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West,
Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Parker-Millard Funeral
Service and Crematory, 12 E Ash St, Columbia MO
Obituary for
Jacqueline Elaine Stemmons
Jacqueline
Elaine Stemmons, 60, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Columbia,
entered into paradise Tuesday, February 20, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3,
2018 at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri.
Homecoming Celebration will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Second
Missionary Baptist Church. Contributions are suggested to the Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Jacqueline was born on May 19, 1957,
to Albert Barber Jr. and Margaret E. Stemmons in Columbia, Missouri. She
was a graduate of Hickman High School in 1975. She received her Bachelor
of Science degree in May 1980, her Masters degree of Science in December
of 1981, and her Masters degree of Social Work in May of 1984, all from
the University of Missouri – Columbia.
She was currently
employed by the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Little Rock,
Arkansas as a social worker.
Jacqueline was a faithful and
active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as well as the
First Baptist Church of Highland Park, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jacqueline is survived by her brothers: Jeffery Stemmons, of
Columbia, Missouri, George (Jocelyn) Stemmons, Harvey, Louisiana,
William (Barbara) Stemmons, of San Angelo, Texas, John Bass, of Kansas
City, Missouri, James P. Stemmons, of Columbia, Missouri; sisters:
Amanda Kelly and Margaret Stemmons, both of Columbia, Missouri; and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death,
both parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and two sisters:
Laverne Miller and Jo Qunitell Stemmons
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
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Mike Madole, 64,
passed away in his home Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Sanford, Fla.
Private services have already been held.
Mike was born and raised
in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School.
Mike is
survived by his father, Robert L Madole of Columbia; and his younger
twin sisters Joy Madole and Jan Froeschle of Columbia.
He was
preceded in death by his mother Betty A Madole; and younger brother
Steven C Madole.
Published Friday,
March 9, 2018, The Daily Journal, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Elaine Stueve,
age 84, died on February 22, 2018, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born June
24, 1933, to Lewis and Edna Reynolds in Columbia, Missouri. She
graduated from Pittman High School. On March 18, 1950, she married
Carroll Stone in Columbia, Missouri. After Carroll’s discharge from the
Nave they made their home in St. Louis working for McDonnell Douglas.
Moving to California in 1993, Carroll became Vice President of Capstone
Turbine and Elaine worked as the business manager. This job took them to
places such as China, Japan, Korea and many other countries. She also
owned and operated her own beauty shop.
Carroll passed away on
November 18, 1997. In 2002, Elaine married Donald Stueve of Fergus
Falls. They spent their summers at their home on Silver Lake, near
Battle Lake. Winter months were spent in Mesa, Arizona.
Elaine
loved to play the drums and piano as well as golfing, dancing and
spending time with family and friends. She even learned to enjoy
fishing.
Preceding her in death are her parents and two sons
David and John Lewis.
Survivors include her husband Don, three
children: Daniel (Liz) Stone and Sue McCornack of Arizona, John
(Jeneffer) Stone of Indiana, brother Jim Reynolds and sister Sue Henshaw
of Columbia, Missouri, brother Jerry (Holly) Reynolds of California and
sister-in-law Lucy Sorin of Columbia, Missouri. She also leaves behind
15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was
held at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, Saturday March, 3. She
was laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri.
Published by the
Kansas City Star
Leslie Ann Herndon
Cobbins, 61, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.
She is survived by
three children, Demarcus Taborn, Bianca Cobbins, and Erin Harris.
Private Disposition. Arr.Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services.
Published
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dr. John Gregory
Parker, 72, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at his home.
Friends will be received from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the
Parker-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 5 at the Parker-Millard Funeral Home. Interment with full
military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was
born Sept. 16, 1945, in Elsberry, the son of the late Frank Thomas and
Elizabeth Ann (Howard) Parker.
“Doc” Parker practiced as a
Veterinarian in Columbia for nearly 50 years.
In 1969, he
graduated from the University of Missouri Veterinary School. He served
in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War.
John also loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the National
Cutting Horse Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association,
and the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include four children, Elizabeth
Smith (husband Dr. Rick Smith) of Springfield, Mo., Darren Parker of
Irvine, Calif., Jennifer Parker of Columbia, and Kristen Coleman of
Hartsburg; nine grandchildren, Haley Boyd, Rylee Smith, Zach Parker,
Wade Smith, Karlie Coleman, Jadon Coleman, Hannah Parker-VanVeen,
Bentley Parker and Joshua Parker; sister, Merry Beth Hardy of Fayette;
and longtime companion, Emily Moner.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; wife, Karla Parker; and sister Rebecca Stephens.
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 by Wallace Funeral Homes, 422 N.
Lake St, Pleasant Hill MO 64080
Merlin Wayne
Cook, of Pleasant Hill, MO, went to be with the Lord, on Monday,
February 26, 2018.
He was born on August 26, 1935, in
California, MO to William Bryan (Dick) and Rose (Cunningham) Cook.
Merlin grew up in Columbia, MO, where he graduated from Hickman High
School. He was baptized at Memorial Baptist Church. Every summer, Merlin
spent time at the Missouri State Fair, while his father showed horses.
He passed the time by enjoying the races, and picking up coins others
had discarded around the fairgrounds. He also spent many summers working
in the hay fields with his brother Richard and sons. Merlin went on to
Pharmacy School at MU, and then transferred to UMKC. Due to a hearing
impairment from having scarlet fever as a baby, he was unable to pursue
completion of this degree. At that time, all prescriptions were received
by telephone. Merlin started at the US Post Office in 1957 as a clerk.
While renting a room at an extended family members’ home, “Aunt Allie”
also rented a room to a young woman named Gracie. On June 18, 1960,
Merlin was united in marriage to Gracie M. Marlin at his sister
Dorothy’s home.
Merlin and Gracie lived in Independence, MO for
over 40 years, where they raised 2 boys, Wayne and Alan. They attended
Blue Ridge Baptist, Sterling Acres Baptist, and later Tri-City Baptist.
They established many lifelong friendships during those years. Merlin
was most recently a member of Lone Jack Baptist Church, where he was
actively involved with Evergreens, and he served as an Usher.
Merlin worked as a postal clerk for the US Postal Service for over 43
years, many of them on the overnight shift. He received several awards
over his years of service. Merlin was ranked 2nd in seniority at the
Downtown KC Post Office upon his retirement in 2001. Merlin & Gracie
moved to Pleasant Hill, MO in 2005, to be closer to their family. During
his retirement years, Merlin enjoyed working on lawn equipment, mowing,
visiting garage sales, and assisting Alan with any projects. His
favorite pastime was playing checkers, watching Disney movies, and
eating ice cream with his favorite grandchildren. He was diagnosed with
amyloidosis (hardening of organ tissue) in 2012. He far surpassed
doctors’ life expectancy, and was able to stay at home due to the
wonderful care of his wife.
Merlin was preceded in death by his
oldest son, Wayne, in December 1988, his parents, his brothers-Richard
(Fern) Cook, Robert (Jackie) Cook, William (Billy) Cook, Roy Cook, and
sisters-Cleo (Claude) Inglish, and Dorothy (James Max) Landes.
He
is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gracie Cook, of the home; one son,
Alan Cook and wife, Deborah Cook of Pleasant Hill, MO; two
grandchildren, Alexandra and William Cook; a sister, Betty Wade (Dale)
of Kansas City, MO; mother-in-law, Geneva McClaskey of Pleasant Hill,
and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family & friends.
A
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 2nd, 10am -11am
Visitation, 11am Funeral at Lone Jack Baptist Church in Lone Jack, MO.
Graveside Burial to follow at Lone Jack Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to Haiti Home of Hope Children’s
Orphanage or Lone Jack Baptist Church.
Published by the Kansas City Star, Sunday, March 4, 2018
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Sue
Cockrell, 79, of Overland Park, KS passed away February 28, 2018 at her
home. A private family burial took place March 2, at Highland Cemetery
of Prairie Village. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
March 17, at Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe Ave.,
Leawood, KS. Visitation will occur at the conclusion of the memorial
service.
Gwen is survived by husband George Franklin (Frank) of
53 years, 3 children Marcus Crane and wife D'An, Matthew Harper and Mary
Allison and husband Patrick Hurley, and grandsons Samuel Franklin and
Benjamin Patrick Hurley. Along with many nieces and nephews.
Gwen
was born in May 1938 in Columbia, MO, to Wayne and Mary Crane and they
preceded her in death in 1990 and 2011, respectively. Gwen is survived
by sisters Jacquelyn (husband George) Stamper of Columbia, MO and Judith
Denney of Kansas City, MO. Gwen grew up in Columbia, MO and was a 1956
Hickman High School graduate, a 1958 Christian College graduate and
attended the University of MO.
Gwen was a member of Church of the
Resurrection (COR), Leawood, KS and just prior, Central United Methodist
Church, Kansas City, MO. Kindly omit funeral flowers with the family
suggesting contributions to COR and its programs.
Gwen resided
nearly 12 years overseas in connection with Frank's employment and sons
Marcus and Matthew were born abroad. Many friendships developed in
connection with residencies in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and
Thailand.
Gwen loved being around people and was an avid reader
of books. Her church life involved her being on church boards and
committees and loved most her commitment to an Acolyte trainer role for
15 years. Gwen loved celebrating and decorating for every holiday. Her
most precious time was spent with family and friends. Gwen's presence
will be greatly missed.
Published
Friday, March 9, 2018
Dale Wayne Palmer,
68, of Columbia, passed away at the VA Hospital on Thursday, March 8,
2018.
Friends will be received from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sunday, March
11 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held
on Monday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Parker-Millard Funeral Service,
followed by interment with full military honors at Memorial Park
Cemetery in Columbia.
He was born on May 13, 1949 in Boone County
to the late Robert and Juanita Palmer.
Dale was a graduate of
Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri Columbia.
He served his country with honor when he entered the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War, from which he received an honorable discharge in
1971.
Following his time in the service, Dale enjoyed playing
bluegrass music. He played with the band Straw Boss and he became quite
the accomplished guitarist and vocalist. Later while traveling and
playing music solo, he met the love of his life Janet Brink whom he
absolutely adored.
The two of them married on January 5, 1978 in
Tucson, Ariz. and together they shared 31 years of marriage until
Janet’s passing on June 2, 2009.
Dale’s love for music continued
throughout his entire life and he eventually ended up forming his own
band with some of his good friends which was named Dale Palmer and the
Mystery Men. When he was not playing busy playing music with his band,
Dale spent his time earning a living by being the owner/operator of
Palmer Rentals.
Dale was a guy who “lived life exactly the way he
wanted” according to his daughter Chrissy, and I’m sure there are many
others out there who would agree. Among the many things that he enjoyed
were a good joke, a nice meal, good company, classic cars, and traveling
to Hawaii and Key West, Fla.
Dale was unafraid to meet his maker,
and looked forward to reuniting with his wife in heaven.
Dale is
survived by his two daughters, Christina Palmer of Columbia and Amanda
Palmer-Kirkman (David) of Zachary, La.; brother, Kim Palmer (Joyce) of
Columbia; sister, Brenda Bross of Monett; granddaughter, Felicity
Kirkman of Zachary, La.; and his significant other, Carol Cross of
Kansas City.
“We took off in his little blue car, we traveled
near and we traveled far, we settled in Missouri to raise some babes, we
worked very hard for many, many days. Now we have a great big house, and
the babes are grown and rarely home. So, we’re older and wiser and now
we can fly south!” ... Written by Dale’s wife Janet on their 21st
Anniversary. May they fly high together.
The family has requested
that memorial contributions be made to the Central Missouri Honor Flight
at 625 Cherry Street Columbia, Mo. 65201, or to Welcome Home Inc. at
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Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral
Service & Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573)
449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published by
Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home of Des Moines IA.
Tracy Youlonda
(Rolley) Scott was born on March 14, 1957 to Walter and Rosetta (Allen)
Rolley Jr. in Columbia, MO. She was educated in the local school
district and graduated from David H. Hickman High School. She would
later continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College.
Tracy would move to Des Moines, IA where she met Charles Scott. He
courted Tracy and the two became one in marriage. The couple was blessed
with three children: James, Bianca and Shardnay. As her family grew
Tracy transitioned to a stay at home mother. Once her children were
grown, Tracy gave her life to Christ and began living for the Lord.
On March 14, 2018 Tracy stepped from time into eternity. She is
preceded in death by her daughter, Shardnay Scott; mother, Rosetta
Rolley and her brothers, John Allen and Larry Rolley.
Left to
cherish her memory is her ; husband, Charles Scott Jr. of Des Moines,
Iowa; her son James (Sara) Rolley of Des Moines, IA and her daughter
Bianca (Philip) Horsley-Pabai of Dallas, TX; father, Walter Rolley Jr.
of Columbia, MO; siblings, Patricia Hazelwood, Madeline Rolley and
Curlita Fountain; her aunt Paula Boyd of Bettendorf, Iowa; ten
grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation,
Sunday, March 25, 2018, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Henderson's Highland Park
Funeral Home, 3500 6th Ave, Des Moines IA 50313 and Celebration of Life,
immediately following visitation.
Published Wednesday, March 21, 2018
by Brown's Funeral Home, 410 NE Garfield Street, Camas WA
Stephen
McDermott passed away on March 19, 2018. He was 69 years old.
Stephen was born on August 13, 1948 to his parents Marjorie and John
McDermott in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving
during the Vietnam era. Stephen owned and operated McDermott Fence
Company for 34 years. Stephen was a 9 year Washougal resident, and a
member of the Episcopal Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time
with his family.
Stephen is survived by his Wife Theresa at
home, his 2 sons: James (Debbie) Sese of Milwaukie Oregon and Patrick
McDermott of Molalla, Oregon; his daughter Dusty Gilbert of Milwaukie,
Oregon; his grandson Colin, and his cousin Stephen Morris. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Peter.
A
celebration of Stephen's life will take place Saturday, March 24th at 1
PM at Brown's Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guestbook
at www.brownsfh.com.
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Mary Alice
Brown, 93, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018.
Graveside
services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, March 30 at Ozark Memorial Park
Cemetery. Reverend Joe Crosthwait will officiate. The family will
receive friends from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Friday at the Mortuary.
She
was born April 9, 1924 to Roy and Clara Kircher of New Franklin. She had
four siblings including, Leroy Kircher, Jr., Allen Kircher, Irene
Hardin, Maxine Kinder, all deceased from the New Franklin area.
She was a graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia.
She
married Billy T. Brown on Oct. 3, 1942. They were married for 59 years
until his death in June of 2001.
As a young adult, she became a
member of Oakland Christian Church in Columbia.
She served many
years with the Boone County Extension as Council President, Homemakers
Council, Strawn-O-Lite Extension Club, State Board of Homemakers Clubs
and District Director. In 1981, the name of the organization was changed
to Missouri Family and Community Education Association. She was a member
of this organization for over 55 years.
Mary Alice was a member
and past president of Gnosis, FCE Club in Joplin. She also helped to
organize this club and was named State Treasurer of the Missouri Family
and Community Association of the Foundation and later became Honorary
Director. She was a member of various other organizations including Rock
Bridge High School PSA and Central Methodist University’s Mother’s Club.
She was a 50 year member of Boone Chapter #290, Columbia Missouri Order
of the Eastern Star and Past Matron in 1958. She was a lifelong football
season ticket holder and fan. Mary Alice also volunteered at Freeman
Hospital in Joplin and was an auxiliary member.
Mary Alice and
Billy moved to Joplin in 1993 to be closer to their son, Chuck D. Brown
and wife, Linda L. Brown, along with grandchildren, Reid William Brown
and Becca Grace Brown.
The family wishes to thank Mary’s
caregivers at Spring River Christian Village Memory Care.
Contributions may be made to The University of Missouri Columbia Tiger
Scholarship Fund in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mason - Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Nancy Collins,
87, died peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was a beloved mother,
wife, grandmother, sister and friend.
A graveside service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 30, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217
Business Loop 70 W, Columbia.
She was born Nancy Carol Carter,
Nov. 2, 1931. She was raised in Columbia and was very proud to tell
stories of her growing up in her neighborhood on the edge of downtown.
Nancy graduated from Hickman High School and married Don Collins on
Dec. 29, 1951. In fact, her dear sister, Shirley, married Don’s older
brother Ivan - making the two both sisters and sisters-in-law!
Don and Nancy had a daughter, Glennda Sue, while Don was stationed in
Oceanside, Calif. for basic training for the U.S. Marine Corps. After
Don’s time with the Marines ended, the two moved back to Columbia,
bringing them close to family and friends again.
Nancy worked
throughout her life. She held many interesting short-term jobs while she
was a young woman and mother, then settled into a long-term career at
Columbia Insurance Company.
After retirement, she and Don moved
to an 80-acre farm where they raised cattle and loved to sit on their
back porch, looking at their cattle and lake.
In her free time,
Nancy was incredibly creative and found joy in working with her hands.
She loved cooking, ceramics, sewing, and gardening. Anyone who knew her
also knew her enthusiasm for reading, card games, slot machines and
crossword puzzles.
Nancy loved to “go out” and jumped at any
opportunity for a trip-whether down the street or across the country.
She loved being with her family and friends and was the host of
home-cooked Sunday dinners for as long as anyone can remember.
She is survived by her three grandchildren, Merideth, Mason and Matthew
Maddox (who knew her affectionately as “Mema”); and great-granddaughter,
Suzanna (who called her Mema, too).
Nancy was preceded in death
by her husband, Don Collins; daughter Sue (Collins) Maddox; sister,
Shirley Collins; and brothers, James and Robert Carter.
In lieu
of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Sue Maddox Memorial
Scholarship, Rock Bridge Senior High School, 4303 S Providence Road,
Columbia, Mo. 65203. The scholarship aims to reward students who have
overcome adversity to graduate and pursue college.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, March 29, 2018
Sanford “Sandy”
Cunningham, 78, left us way too soon on Sunday, March 25, 2018 after a
four month battle with cancer. The community has lost a favorite son. He
was a friend to so many and we will miss him in countless ways.
The family welcomes you to visitation at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and
memorial services at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at the Midway Locust
Grove Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Midway Locust Grove Church
Cemetery.
Sandy came into this world on March 7, 1940 as the
treasured son of Joe Sanford and Dell Lane Cunningham. He was devoted to
his parents throughout his life. Mother Dell is 102 and will keep his
love around her always.
Sandy attended Grant, West Blvd.,
Jefferson Junior Schools and gradated from Hickman High School class of
1958. He attended the University of Missouri for two years and then
began his career in homebuilding.
In 1961, he married Marjorie
Lines and together they raised two fine sons, Stephen Sanford and
Christopher Lee.
For the past 25 years, he shared a full life
with Candy Whyte and her son, Jeremy. Candy was a loving caregiver
during his illness.
Sandy worked with his dad for several years
building custom homes in Columbia. He created Cunningham Construction
Co. with his own sons and proudly built dream homes for families through
the end of his life. Sandy made sure his sister, Jane and
brother-in-law, Gale achieved their dream of an original ranch house
adjacent to his own home.
Sandy always loved being in the
country. As a teenager, he often rode his bike from town to spend
weekends on the farm. He established Tri-C Farms, the Lane family
Century Farm in Midway, owned by several generations. Stephen and Chris
will continue this legacy. Sandy never met a farm animal he didn’t like.
Cattle, horses, goats, sheep, donkeys and chickens have been part of his
idyllic farm life. He was happiest on a tractor watching giant hay bales
roll out the back.
Sandy served many years on the Boone Co. Oil
Co. Board, was VP of the Fortney Family Cemetery, President of the
family reunion and member of the Perche Creek Yacht Club.
He
joined the Midway Locust Grove Methodist Church in 1954 and continued to
be part of the church family. He had remodeled the church many times and
knew every footing and beam in the structure. His church family held him
in the highest esteem.
He was a remarkable storyteller - seeing
the humor in everyday true tales. He was one-of-a-kind, with a byline
“We can do it!” He loved car races, football, family gatherings, the
county fair and fishing at the lake.
Sandy was grateful for his
family, many friendships and partnerships. He was thankful for his loyal
employees, contractors, suppliers and the homeowners he served over 50
years. He was appreciative of the constant friendship of the Potterfield
family.
Sandy “lived his dream” and what a joyful life he had.
His spirit lives on in his sons, Stephen and Chris, and Stephen’s
children, Harrison and Isabelle Cunningham, Hunter Niederschulte and
Chase Cunningham.
He is survived by his mother, Dell; partner,
Candy Whyte and her son, Jeremy; sister, Jane and Gale Bensussen and
their children, Lane and Aubrey Bensussen, Adrienne and Michael Madolora
and Otis. He will be greatly missed by his cousins, Sue Hatch, Jim Lane,
Ann Willard, Janet Acton, Bill Stephens, Alan Easley and their families.
His oldest friend, James Earl Grant, stayed close to him always.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Cunningham; grandparents,
Luther and Eve Cunningham and M.O. and Cora Lane.
Now, he has
joined other friends and family in a heavenly place. Rest in peace, dear
Sandy.
To celebrate his memory, consider a gift to Midway Locust
Grove Methodist Church, Coyote Hill Children’s Home or a charity of your
choice. In honor of his legacy please be a friend to all, always take
the honest path and find the bright side of every day.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Danny Ray Turner,
60, passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018 in his home of natural causes.
Danny was not fond of traditions funerals; therefore, a Picnic
Celebration of Life will be held near his childhood home at Albert
Oakland Park, Shelter 1 on Sunday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. Friends and loved
ones, please join the family for music, food, drink and Dan stories.
Attire is casual. Burial will be private at Memorial Cemetery.
He
was born on Feb. 19, 1958 to Charles Raymond and Illa Mae (Foster)
Turner in Columbia.
He worked as a laborer and janitor in his
early years. Later in life, he acted as caregiver to his mother and
various relatives.
He enjoyed listening to old country / country
rock music, taking dogs for a run at the Peabody coal strip pits,
walking his dog in the park, spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks and
boat rides on the river with his brother. He loved dogs and cats and
often said he preferred animals to most people. However, he loved his
family and good friends deeply; his frequent mantra, “Love you...from
the heart”.
He is survived by two sisters, Sonnie Verslues
(Steve) of Columbia, and Linda Eagle (David) of Columbia; brother, Randy
Turner (Kathy) of Columbia; his childhood and life-long friend, John Lee
Bush; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
He greatly
missed those who preceded him in death including his mother; father;
infant brother; grandparents; numerous aunts, uncles and close cousins.
He need miss them no more, his soul embraced and peaceful at last.
Published Thursday, April 5, 2018 by H.T.
May & Sons Funeral Home, 2207 Holly Ave, Columbia MO
Obituary for
Cynthia Renee Nelson
Cynthia R. Nelson, 53, of Columbia, MO.,
passed into eternity on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Boone Hospital
Center. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 1:00 PM
at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on
Friday, April 6, 2018, at the H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Columbia.
Cynthia Renee Nelson was born April 23, 1964, in Columbia, MO., the
daughter of Louis C. Nelson Sr., and Patsy D. Edwards Nelson.
She leaves to cherish her memory her father Louis C. Nelson Sr., her
children Wesley M. Nelson, Arreal S. Nelson and Avery Y.(Mary) Nelson,
her Brothers, and Sisters Louis Jr., Trinia, LaDonna, Kimberly,
Marcus(Lakeya) and Jessica, her grandkids Aviyah, Arris, Aaliyah, Wesley
Jr., Amir, her special friend Orlandis Jones(19), her aunts and uncles
Mrs. Edith Prince(June) Mrs. Vicky Battles, Cecelia Hicks, Mrs. Ruby
Davis-Scott, Mrs. Catherine Davis, Mr. James H. Edwards(Ann), Mr. Thomas
L. Edwards(Mary), Mr. Johnny Nelson, Mr. Solomon Nelson, and Mrs.
Deloise Gillespie, her nieces and nephews Taquaisha, Antonia Sr.,
Russon, KeVon, Caron, John Jr., Joniqua, TreVon, Jerrion, Jawan, Kiar,
Jalaya, Jalaiza, Mikayla, and Lundein.
She was preceded in death
by her mother Patsy Nelson, Her brother Wesley Edwards, her nephew Tevin
K. Nelson, her maternal grandparents Luella D. and Jessie Edwards, her
paternal grandparents Eulah and Solomon Nelson Sr., and a host of aunts,
uncles, and cousins.
Published Sunday,
April 8, 2018
Ellen Ann Prather
Allton, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded
by her family.
There will be a private graveside ceremony.
Ellen was a graduate of Hickman High School and graduated from
Journalism School at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1956.
Following this she worked in Ottumwa, Iowa as a commercial artist for
the local television station.
She moved back to Columbia where
she met her husband and started her family. She eventually went back to
school and studied Art History at UMC.
She was a wonderfully
talented artist and many of her paintings, needlework, and knitting
works are displayed in her children’s homes.
She loved traveling
to Maine with her family and enjoyed trips to Silver Dollar City and the
Lake of the Ozarks. She loved spending time with her grandchildren any
time she could.
She leaves behind her son, Christopher Allton
(Doris Morgan) of Richmond, Va.; daughters, Jennifer Allton (Tim
Alsdurf) of New Richmond, Wis. and Catherine Stelzer (Doug) of Columbia.
She loved her six grandchildren, Anne, Bailey, and Philip Stelzer of
Columbia and Parker, Truette, and Holden Allton of Richmond, Va.
She also leaves behind a brother, Philip Dollarhide Prather III, his
wife, Bonnie and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, George, in 2017; daughter, Stephanie Allton, in 2003; and her
parents, Emily Ann and Philip Dollarhide Prather.
Arrangements
are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory;
12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Friday, April 13, 2018
Lois Lucille “Lucy”
Precht, 96, of Loveland, Colo., passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at
her residence.
No service will be held.
Lucy was born to
Reuben Jackson Daly and Lena (Roberts) Daly on May 19, 1921 in Columbia.
She married James F. Precht on May 18, 1940 in Missouri, later
moving to California and settling in Colorado.
Lucy attended
Columbia High School. She worked for Mountain Bell and later the Boiler
Makers office as a secretary while James in the war.
She loved
horses, golfing, dancing and loved her family.
She is survived by
her daughter-in-law, Alice Moser; foster sister, Joyce Ann Simms;
grandchildren, Amy Ludwig and James Precht; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,
James Precht; sons, Barry Eugene and Michael James Precht; sister,
Maxine; and brothers; Nolan, Robert and Lloyd.
Memorial
Contributions may be made to ALS or the Alzheimer’s Association in care
of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, Colo. 80631.
Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at
www.allnutt.com.
Published Sunday, April 8, 2018
Michael O’Don
“Mickey” Malone, 79, of Columbia passed away at Boone Hospital on
Monday, April 2, 2018.
At the request of the family no public
service will be held.
Mickey was born on July 3, 1938 in Iowa
Falls, Iowa to the late Chester and Helen Malone.
After
completing high school, Mickey served his country for 8 years by joining
the National Guard from which he received an honorable discharge on June
30, 1964.
Following his time in the service, he married Loucile
Barnes on June 14, 1969 and together they shared 48 years of marriage.
Mickey was a Union Carpenter for his entire life and took pride in
his work. He enjoyed reading, music, art, playing and watching sports,
nature and the great outdoors, building fires and roasting weenies, but
most of all he loved spending time with his family and his two grandsons
which he was very proud of.
Mickey is survived by his wife,
Loucile; son, Michael Lance Malone and wife, Cindy of Rocheport; two
grandsons, Thadeus Edward and Elijah Alexander Malone of Rocheport; and
brother-in-law, Jack Jensen of Canyon Lake, Texas.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; and by his brother, Ronald Wray Malone
of Canyon Lake, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
can be made to the American Cancer Association.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory; 12
East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Sunday, April 8, 2018
Javonte’
De’angelo Roy, 27, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at University
of Missouri Hospital.
Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Parker-Millard Funeral Service
located at 12 East Ash Street, where a Celebration of Life will follow
at 12:00 p.m.
Javonte’ was born on Nov. 11, 1990 to Lorenzo Roy
and Robbin Ricketts.
He attended Hickman High School.
He
was a chef at the University of Missouri and he also detailed cars. He
loved sports - especially basketball and baseball. He enjoyed fishing,
and spending time with family. He loved his pitbull, Mozzy.
Javonte’ is survived by his father, Lorenzo Roy; mother, Robbin Ricketts
(Ronald White); daughter, Justyce Moore; sister, Asia Ricketts; aunts,
Sharon Lewis, Carmen White, Simone Ricketts, Azel Mendez, and Angie
Mendez; uncles, George Roy II and Alex Mendez; nieces, G’lijahaonna
Cobbins, Haunye’ Ricketts, and Aneshya Sutton; and a host of other
aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by maternal
grandparents, Robert Ricketts and Ida May Ricketts-Redmon; paternal
grandparents, Lillian Redmon and Robert Redmon; and aunts, Leiona Redmon
and Brenda Boykin.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left
online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Ila Fern Guthrie,
71, a life-long resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, April 5,
2018 at the Neighborhoods surrounded by her family.
Visitation
will be Monday, April 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home,
1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia. Funeral Service will be at 11:00
a.m., Tuesday, April 10 at St. Luke UMC, 204 East Ash St., Columbia,
burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery.
Ila was born Jan. 4,
1947 in Columbia to Andrew and Rosie Wilson Jackson.
She was a
1965 graduate of Hickman High School, and attended Northeast Missouri
State in Kirksville.
For 35 years, she worked for the University
of Missouri Campus Dining Services.
She was a religious and
artistic woman who enjoyed painting, writing, and reading a good book.
She is survived by three children, Kimberly Wilson of Columbia,
Laura Wilson of Sanford, Fla., and Larry Guthrie, Jr. of Columbia;
siblings, Gary (Patricia) Jackson of Columbia, Andrea Jackson of
Moberly, and Jennifer (Anthony) Lloyd of St. Louis; granddaughter,
Olivia Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Larry
Guthrie, Sr.; and her parents preceded her in death.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Family for St. Luke United Methodist
Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Saturday, April 14, 2018
Margaret
Coffman Burge, 101, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 surrounded by
her family in Columbia.
No services are planned at this time.
She was born in Braymer to Besse L. McCubbin and Martin A. Coffman
on Feb. 11, 1917.
Margaret graduated from Hickman High School and
later graduated from Stephens College.
She married Harry Earl
Burge on April 9, 1944 at the First Baptist Church in Columbia.
For her entire life, Margaret was as an avid reader and lover of books.
Margaret and Harry spent their time traveling across the country and
abroad, with some of their favorite destinations being Paris, Florence
and London. She will be remembered for her caring, curious and
independent spirit - living on her own through the age of 100.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Burge Spencer; granddaughters,
Lisa Marie Dodds (Brad), Lara Chancellor Covert, and Marissa Leigh
Spencer (Francis Von Thun); and great-grandchildren, Payton Alexus
Covert, Brayden Alexandria Dodds, Claire Margaret Covert, and Colton
James Dodds.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Besse and
Martin; husband, Harry; daughters, Susan Elaine Burge and Barbara Ellen
Chancellor; and great-granddaughter, Lucy Ann Covert.
Published Sunday, April 15, 2018
Mary Sue White, 65, of
Columbia, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the University Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 16
at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, followed by the sharing of memories
at 4:30 p.m.
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 Thursday, April 12, 2018
Patricia Ann Jagger
Kirkpatrick, 69, of Columbia, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at her
home due to multiple medical complications.
Visitation with
family will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at Midway Locust Grove
United Methodist Church, 2600 North Locust Grove Church Road, Columbia.
Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.
Pat was born
Sept. 5, 1948 in Munich, Germany to Major Donald Jagger, U.S. Air Force,
and the former Nadine Shepherd Watson Trial of Columbia.
Pat grew
up in Florida and moved to Missouri in 1961. She lived at the Watson
farm, up the hill from Midway Church, until she married.
In 1966,
she graduated from David H. Hickman High School. She attended Stephens
College for two years, then transferred to the University of Missouri
Columbia and completed her Bachelor of Science degree.
She was
office manager and bookkeeper for Sapp Construction and then worked as
office manager of the Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council,
retiring from the BSA after 24 years.
Pat was an active member
and leader of the Columbia American Legion Auxiliary for decades. A big
supporter of Missouri Girls State, she also organized and led the local
annual Auxiliary Poppy Sale Program. Sales from poppies assist disabled
and hospitalized veterans in our community.
Pat loved beach
combing each summer in Hampton, Va. She enjoyed shopping at flea markets
and consignment shops. An avid collector of handmade rabbits, her bunny
nest collection grew and grew and grew.
Pat was involved in
numerous church and school activities. She sang in the choir, poured ice
tea and delivered apple pie at church dinners, and led Methodist Youth
Fellowship activities. A Hickman twirler, she was a life-long Kewpie
Girl, meeting often to laugh with fellow graduates.
A natural
athlete, she learned to water ski as a child and continued to fly behind
boats at the Lake of the Ozarks for years. A skilled bowler, she was
sought after as a partner in competitive leagues. She loved golf, tether
ball, badminton, archery, roller skating and softball. For the past ten
years, she was a regular at Wilson Gym’s Body Pump Classes.
Pat
traveled back to Germany many times to visit family and tour her
homeland where both grandsons were born while her son-in-law was in the
U.S. Army.
Pat married Gary Lee Kirkpatrick in 1968. Their
daughter, Rebecca LeeAnn, and grandsons, Samuel Lewis (a.k.a. Trey) and
William Zadock Jock, moved to Kirksville, where Pat loved attending the
boys’ sports games and spent many weekends with them. Each summer, they
took family vacations together.
Pat made you laugh. She saw humor
everywhere and did not judge people. She took everyone as they came.
Pat is survived by husband, Gary Kirkpatrick of Columbia; daughter,
Becky Jock of Kirksville; grandsons, Trey and William Jock of
Kirksville; sisters, Janice Jagger Schuerman of Columbia, Sandi Jagger
Gauthier and Arleen Jagger Hensley of Barhamsville, Va.; many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of close friends.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at
kewpiekutie@gmail.com.
Passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018.
Sara E. Brown,
84 of Rockledge, Fl. passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018. Mrs. Brown
was from Columbia, Mo. and moved to Brevard County in 1967 where she had
a long career as an RN at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital in Rockledge
working from 1967-1997, Sara mostly enjoyed reading books and playing
games on her iPad after retirement. Sara was preceded in death by her
husband James(Jim) H. Brown.
Sara’s memories are left with her
sons Matt, Clark and daughter-in-law Debbie all of Rockledge, Fl; great
grand daughters Sabrina and Sophia Haagenson (mom Susan) all of Katy,
Texas; sisters Rose Corgan of Springfield Ill. and Maribeth Jackson of
Columbia, Mo. along with several nieces and nephews.
The family
would like to give a special THANK YOU to long time family
friend/adopted son Matt Geoghean of Palm Bay,Fl. for his support during
this time.
We will miss you mom.....
Viewing will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 21 at Landess Funeral Home. Graveside
services will be held at 12 noon April 22 at Rosewoood First Addition
Cemetery in Malden, Mo.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that
donations be made to Senior Care of Brevard 234 Willard Street # A,
Cocoa, Fl. 23922
Funeral Arrangements will be handled by Wylie
Bailey Funeral Home Merritt Island, Fl. and Landess Funeral Home Malden,
Mo.
Published Sunday, April 22, 2018
Willis F.
Cornelison, 76, died Thursday, April 12, 2018.
A memorial service
will be held at Forum Christian Church on Saturday, April 28 at 10:00
a.m.
Mr. Cornelison was raised in Howard County but also lived in
Billings, Springfield, Mo. and Columbia.
His work years were
spent in the insurance industry.
He is survived by two daughters,
Kim Brush and Michelle Johnson; son, Stephen Cornelison; seven
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Ann Hansen of Rogers,
Ark.; brother, David of Grand Junction, Colo.; and his twin brother,
Bill of Clovis Calif.
Published
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Patricia Asanti,
61, of Columbia and Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully on Monday,
April 16, 2018 with her family by her side.
The family plans a
private celebration of life at a later date in Springfield, Mo.
Patricia “Patty” (Richardson) Asanti was born Feb. 25, 1957 in Columbia
to the late John and Margaret Richardson.
She was raised in
Columbia along with her three siblings Debbie, Cindy and David. She was
a graduate of Hickman High School.
Patty was blessed with a son,
Cody Asanti, and step-daughter, Lindsey Ward. She loved baking them
cakes for special occasions and enjoyed the simple but special time with
family spent around the kitchen table.
Anyone who had the
pleasure of meeting Patty knows that she loved her family, her dog,
Zoey, and the outdoors. She enjoyed walking, being in nature and
exploring the outdoors with family at Pomme de Terre Lake and the
Springfield Nature Center among others.
She is survived by her
son, Cody (Samantha) Asanti of Springfield; step-daughter, Lindsey Ward
of Centralia; six grandchildren, Phiefer, Jude and Clair Asanti of
Springfield and Caitlin, Sean and Joseph Ward of Centralia; sister,
Cindy (Jeff) Parshall of Columbia; brother, David Richardson of
Springfield; and five nieces and nephews and their children.
Patty was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Margaret
Richardson; and sister, Deborah Humfeld.
In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests donations to your local animal shelter or nature
preserve.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, April 25,2018
Frances Lee Holt
(Trent), 84, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Visitation
will be held Friday, April 27 from 3:00- 7:00 p.m. at GC First in
Granite City, Ill. In celebration of her life, funeral services will be
at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28 at the same venue with internment to
follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Ill.
She
was born in Chicago on Nov. 10, 1933 to Frank Leonard Trent and Golda
Arvilla Trent (Bertram).
On Sept. 6, 1953, she married the love
of her life, Leland Hugh Holt. She supported him through the completion
of his DVM and worked side by side with him in their Granite City, Ill.
veterinary practice as bookkeeper, surgical assistant and receptionist.
Her love of animals continued throughout her life.
Raised as a
Catholic in Columbia, she converted to the Methodist faith when she
married. Fran moved to the Assembly of God church when she was baptized
in the Holy Spirit in the early 1980s and remained active.
Highly
regarded as an artisan of all types of handwork, she took great pride in
having made the wedding dresses for many of her children and loved to
share her gifts with others. She was a vibrant and active community
participant doing tax work and volunteering at the local hospital. Music
provided great joy especially when playing the baby grand piano given to
her by her dad.
Because of Fran’s gracious hospitality, she never
met a stranger and all who entered her home felt welcome.
Frances
is survived by her sister, Marian Marsh of Rocheport; brother, William
Trent of Columbia; five children, Sherri Lee Griffin of Millersburg,
Timothy Leland Holt of Foristell, Lucy Renee Click of Alton, Ill., Bruce
Edward Holt of Memphis, Tenn. and Jeanie Louise Spooner of Quincy, Ill.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Cory Wooden, Bethany Chapel,
Chelsey Taylor, Joshua Holt, Jonathan Holt, Zachary Spooner, Jacob
Spooner, Austin Holt, Ashlyn Holt and Eleanor Spooner. She is further
survived by two great-grandchildren, Lila Taylor and Bennet Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Hugh Holt, who
passed in 1983.
Memorial donations may be given to
petpartners.org/donate directly or donations will be accepted at the
church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at
www.irwinchapel.com.
Published Sunday,
April 29, 2018
Scott W. Thelen, 29,
was unexpectedly taken from his life and from us on Thursday, April 19,
2018, while in route to be with his family to attend his grandmother’s
memorial service.
A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at a
later date.
Scott was born on April 26, 1988 in Columbia, the son
of Jeff and Marla Thelen.
He attended Columbia Public Schools and
graduated from Hickman High School in 2006.
Scott attended the
University of Missouri and in 2010, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a
degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In
2012, Scott obtained a Master of Business Administration degree and
received the award for top MBA Finance student of his graduating class.
Scott was the team leader for a group of graduate finance students
from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business team that
won the CFA Institute Research Challenge in St. Louis. That win
qualified the MU team to advance to the Americas Regional Challenge in
New York to compete against other universities from the United States,
Canada and South America.
Scott previously worked at Edward Jones
in St. Louis and was recently working towards a PhD. in finance at the
University of Iowa.
Scott loved fishing and sports, especially
Missouri Tiger basketball. He also loved the sandy beaches of Lake
Michigan and enjoyed salmon fishing excursions on the big lake with his
family and friends.
Scott enjoyed reading and was always quick to
offer investment advice. He enjoyed regular group chats with childhood
friends he dearly cared about and loved.
Scott is survived by his
parents, Jeff and Marla Thelen; brother, Ben (wife, Becky); grandfather,
Harley Wright; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mark and Shirley
Thelen; and grandmother, Clara Wright.
Online condolences may be
made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home &
Crematory, 1102 N. Lincoln Av Loveland CO 80537
David (Dave) Lee
Guthrie, 79, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away on Friday, April 20,
2018, at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland, Colorado, from
complications resulting from an advanced stage of Alzheimer’s. Dave was
born in Nebo, Illinois, on February 15, 1939, to William (Bill) and
Helen (Jane) Guthrie. His parents were missionaries who were transferred
every few years to a different location.
Dave lived in Illinois,
New York, Connecticut, and Missouri during his school years, graduating
from a high school in Columbia, Missouri, in 1958. In Missouri, Dave
helped his father farm a small acreage and raise pigs and other farm
animals. However, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on his
1941 Ford more. When his parents moved to Iowa City, Iowa, Dave found a
job in East Moline, Illinois, with John Deere. He attended church in
Rock Island, Illinois, and there met a young woman, Joan Ginger Bates,
the first Sunday of February, 1959. They became engaged seven weeks
later and were married on July 12, 1959. His mechanical and driving
talents came in handy when he started driving a truck for Kraft Foods in
1959 for four years. As soon as he was old enough, he obtained a job
driving over the road for Eastern Express. Trying to be at home more for
his family, he decided to buy a hardware store in Capac, Michigan, in
1973. He owned that store for five years and then bought a Gamble
Hardware Store in Loveland, Colorado, where the family moved in 1978.
However, he realized that he still loved driving and sold the store,
buying a dump truck. He helped haul asphalt into the Big Thompson Canyon
in 1979 to raise and repair U.S. 34 after the 1976 flood.
Dave
traded his dump truck for a tractor so he could pull trailers over the
road and had his own truck for several years but realized he could
provide for his family better by taking a job with Union Carbide in
Loveland, Colorado. When Roadway Express came into Cheyenne, Wyoming,
Dave applied for an over-the-road driver’s job. In 1987, he started
working there, driving from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City three times a
week through all kinds of weather. Sometimes he would even pull triple
trailers west from Salt Lake City to Reno, Nevada. As if his driving job
was not enough, he enjoyed taking camping and road trips with his
family, attending church family camp almost every year. In 1995, he was
transferred with Roadway to Greenville, South Carolina. It was a hard
decision for the family because the older two children stayed in
Loveland and the youngest went with Dave and Joan. He drove for over 30
years, retiring in 2004. After Joan retired, they moved back to
Johnstown, Colorado. In Greenville, while waiting for Joan to retire,
Dave enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels, becoming very attached to the
people receiving the meals. He also helped at the church with
maintenance and transported members to and from work. He was a faithful
Christian who witnessed by his life what he believed. His family will
miss his sense of humor and his love.
He is survived by his wife,
Joan of Johnstown; his son, Dwight David Guthrie of Loveland; his
daughter, Shari June (David) Gladis of Johnstown; his daughter, Kathleen
Marie (Marcus) Rowe-Guthrie of Bellingham, Washington; two
step-grandsons, David Gladis of Longmont, Colorado, and Jacob Gladis of
Ft. Collins, Colorado; two sisters, Judy (Larry) Varisco of Bangor,
Maine, and June Holstrum of Lexington, South Carolina; seven nieces and
nephews, and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Dave is preceded in
death by his parents, Bill and Jane Guthrie. A memorial service in
Dave’s honor is planned for 2 P.M. on April 27, 2018, at the Loveland
Community of Christ, 503 East 7th Street, Loveland, Colorado. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church or to Outreach
International, 112 West 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108;
outreach-international.org.
SERVICES Memorial Service, Friday,
April 27, 2018 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) Community of Christ, 503 E. 7th
Street, Loveland CO 80537
Published Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Bernice
Swearingen, 94, of Columbia, passed away peacefully with her daughter by
her side and was joined in heaven with her husband, Friday, April 21,
2018 at Boone Hospital.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, at
Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bernice was born on July 22, 1923 in Columbia, to Bingham Wood and
Emma Azelle (Richardson) Cunningham.
She was a Hickman High
Kewpie and can remember watching the Cancer Hospital being built from
one of her classes.
She met the love of her life, RB, at a local
skating rink and they were married in 1941. The proposal happened like
this, which is in my Mom’s words...RB was off work with a doctor’s
appointment and saw me downtown on Broadway. He came over and asked if I
wanted to get married, and of course I said, “I guess.” So we found two
friends to stand up with us and headed to Boonville, which was close to
midnight before we got there. We didn’t know where a preacher lived, but
saw a guy on Main Street and he told us where he lived. Knocked on the
door, he answered in his pajamas and agreed to marry us after he changed
into his robe. They were married happily ever after for 75 years.
Bernice would always reminisce about this story every time she was on
Broadway.
Bernice enjoyed bowling in a ladies morning league at
Town & Country Lanes for over 40 years and was a pretty good bowler. She
and RB enjoyed camping, antique shopping and attending auctions for many
years.
After RB passed away in August 2016, she moved from their
home on Parkade where they lived for 60 years, to an apartment in the
country to be close to her daughter and family. She was always
fascinated by all the traffic and big trucks on the highway and the
beautiful sky.
She leaves her legacy to daughter, Susan (Pete)
Kemper; grandchildren, Shana (Chad) Martin, Matthew McGlasson; and
great-granddaughter Lauren Martin. Also missing her is Pete and Susan’s
dog, Pepper, who made regular visits to keep her company.
Bernice
was preceded in death by her parents; sister; and many, many friends and
relatives.
The family would like to sincerely thank those who
cared for her at Bluff Creek Terrace and Boone Hospital. Contributions
may be made to the Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd, Suite
1C, Columbia, Mo. 65203.
Condolences may be left online for the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, April 29, 2018
Marjory Ellen
Straughan, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Hale Center,
Texas.
Per her request, no services will be held and her ashes
will be spread at a later date.
She was born on Feb. 24, 1937 in
Boone County to Delmar and Louise (Hunt) Coleman.
Marjory was a
professional business woman, a certified instructor of the Dale Carnegie
Course and a homemaker. She also was a member of Huntsdale Baptist
Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
She loved spending time
with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and was much loved
by her family and all who knew her. Marjory faced with great courage,
strength, grace, wit and humor the rare diagnosis of Inclusion Body
Myositis (sIBM).
Marjory is survived by her husband of 61 years,
Paul Straughan of the home who was her loving caretaker always by her
side; daughters, Nanci Saunders (Steve) of Canyon, Texas and Sara Pinard
Brumley (Ricky) of Topeka, Kan.; sisters, Carol Pipes of Columbia and
Annie Thornton of Rocheport; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.
Marjory is preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, Robert, Charles and Phillip Coleman; infant sister, Mary Angel
Coleman; and son, Hamilton Matthew Straughan.
The family thanks
all those who helped Paul care for Marjory, especially Yvonne Balderes
and Eva Vara, allowing her to remain in the home.
The family
suggests any memorials be made to: The Myositis Center In Memory of
Marjory E. Straughan, The Myositis Center, University of Pittsburgh,
BST-S705, 3500 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15261.
To send
condolences online, please visit www.lemonsfunerals.com
Published by Meierhoffer Funeral Home &
Crematory, 5005 Frederick Blvd, Saint Joseph MO 64506
William Holdsworth
Vaughn, 82, Overland Park, Kansas (formerly of Kimberling City and St.
Joseph, Missouri) died April 22, 2018.
He was born May 29, 1935,
to William A. “Jack” Vaughn and Mary Morgett Vaughn in Paris, Missouri.
He married Sharon Jo Roderick on June 9, 1957.
William was a
proud Mizzou graduate, class of 1957. He was a retired employee of the
Hillyard Chemical Company of St. Joseph, and a retired Commander of the
United States Navy. He also was an active member of the First
Presbyterian Church and involved with the St. Joseph Swim Club. In
Kimberling City, he was committed to Christian Associates and the
Kimberling City United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed reading,
fishing, going to the symphony, and being a father and a grandfather. He
was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and daughter, Dianne
Vaughn Meier.
Survivors: daughters, Melissa Anthony and Lynne
Harman; grandchildren, Sarah Nixon, Brooks Anthony, Addison Anthony,
Bennett Harman and Claire Harman.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M.
Friday, First Presbyterian Church of St. Joseph. Interment Mount Olivet
Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the
service at the church. Memorial service at Kimberling City United
Methodist Church 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 9. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Kimberling City United Methodist Church, 57
Kimberling City Center Lane, Kimberling City, Missouri 65686, or First
Presbyterian Church, 301 N. 7th St., St. Joseph, Missouri 64501. Online
guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Jeffrey Lee
Herndon, 49, of Kansas City, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Friends and relatives will be received from 4:00-5:00 p.m.,
Saturday, May 5 at Parker-Millard Funeral Services with a Homegoing
Celebration immediately following at the funeral home, with Reverend W.
L. Jenkins officiating.
Jeffrey was born on Jan. 12, 1969 in
Columbia, to the late Wallace Herndon Sr. and Alfreida Coates Herndon.
Jeffrey attended Grant School and Hickman High School in Columbia.
He was a Boy Scout in his younger years.
He was employed by Multi
Service Technology Solutions in Overland Park, Kan.
Along with
his mother, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Edna Herndon of
Joliet, Ill.; fiancee, Jami Dyer of California; son, Hunter Lee Herndon
of Kansas; brothers, Jarvis Wesley Herndon of St. Louis, Wallace Lee
Herndon Jr., of Columbia and Walter Herndon of Mississippi; aunts,
Denise Herndon and Martha Williams; uncle, James Herndon; and several
other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements
are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory;
12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published by Kansas City Star on May 13,
2018.
Robert
Henry "Bob" Douglass of Laguna Woods, California (formerly of Kansas
City, Missouri) was born on May 13, 1942 and passed away on May 7, 2018
in Laguna Woods, California.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Earl W. and Mary L. Douglass. He is survived by his wife, Judy,
of the home, his son Erich (Alisha) Douglass and grandson, Sebastian
Theodore Douglass of Oakland, California. He is also survived by three
sisters: Janice (Lynn) Toms of Independence, Missouri, Teresa Douglass
(Jim Peck) of Columbia, Missouri and CherylDouglass (Constance LaGue) of
Portland, Oregon.
Bob graduated from Hickman High School in 1960
and received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 1965 from the
University of Missouri. He was in his first year of law school at the
University of Missouri when he was drafted. Bob served as a Quarter
Master officer in the UnitedStates Army and a Captain in the Kansas Army
Reserve. He worked for Farmland Industries in various capacities for 31
years, retiring as an executive from there in 2002. During high school
and college, Bob ran projectors and managed the Hall Theater in
Columbia, Missouri.
He enjoyed woodworking, furniture building,
boating, hunting, and trap shooting prior to suffering a stroke at age
60. After his stroke he enjoyed walking, riding his bike, going to
thegym, and tooling around Laguna Woods in his golf cart while still
physically able. Always a fighter till the end.
Private graveside
services will be held in June at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego,
California. Memorial donations may be made to the National Aphasia
Association, PO Box 87, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Published by Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801
NW 108th St, Kansas City MO 64155
Vicki Connelly, 72, of
Platte Woods, MO died at home on May 8, 2018.
She was born in
Columbia, Missouri on April 19, 1946, to the late George and Gladys
(Palmer) Roth.
Vicki was a longtime Account Executive in Kanas
City.
Surviving are her brother Dudley Roth, sister Carolyn
Boucher, her dear friend Pam Moore, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Celebration of Life Service will be 1 PM on Saturday, June 23, 2018
at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek)
Kansas City, MO.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to Interim Hospice. Share online condolences at
TerraceParkFuneral.com.
Published Monday, May 14, 2018
Larry Leon Noel, 60,
of Columbia, passed away, Wednesday May 9, 2018 at his home surrounded
by family.
A celebration of his life will take place Monday, May
14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Guests are encouraged
to wear your Mizzou or Cardinals shirts.
Larry was born in
Columbia on Nov. 21, 1957 the son of Francis Noel and Frances Fern
(Forbis) Noel.
Larry was united in marriage to Lynne (Hopper)
Noel who survives.
Larry was employed in sales for many years. He
had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling, attending festivals,
camping, going to amusement parks and any new adventure that would come
his way. He loved his children and grandchildren spending countless
hours attending their events. He was an avid fan of both Mizzou and the
St. Louis Cardinals.
Larry is survived by his wife, Lynne;
children, Brandi (Clint) McLain of Columbia, Ryan Noel of Columbia, and
Jonathan (Cortney) Noel of Branson; mother, Fern Hager and brother,
Phillip Noel both of Columbia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his father: Francis; a step-father, Otto Hager; and brother,
Thomas Noel.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Tina Denise Hill, 55,
of Columbia, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at University Hospital.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 19 with
funeral services to follow at noon at Friendship Missionary Baptist
Church with the Reverend Carlos Taylor, officiating.
Tina was
born Feb. 1, 1963 in Jefferson City the daughter of Donald Hill and
Kathryn (Agee) Gross.
Tina was a 1981 graduate of Hickman High
School.
In 1985 she was united in marriage to Christopher Kee.
She was employed at University Hospital for 15 years followed by
five years at Ellis Fischel Hospital.
Tina was a foster parent
for more than 20 years. She was a caring and loving person. She was
always ready to give help to anyone in need. She loved to cook and
seemed happiest when all the family was gathered in her home eating her
home cooking. She held the extended family together. She enjoyed
traveling and playing poker.
Tina is survived by her mother,
Kathryn Gross; former husband, Christopher Kee; children, Ashley Kee,
Christopher Kee, Greg (Natalie) Dixon, Jeremy Kee-Hill, Garnesh
Horton-Hill, Elejah McKinney-Hill, April Wells, Jean’Ann Hill, and Donna
Jones; grandchildren, Nicco White, Nia White-Johnson, Jeremian Dixon,
Josiah Dixon, Myalia Flowers, D’Quajanay Mitchell, D’Nozea Spain, and
Aleyna Kashama; nieces and nephews, Ronald Kee, Chad Gross, Ryan Kee,
Brittany Gross, R’lonte Kee, Mi’Anyea Gross, Chad Gross, Jr., Chayden
Gross, Mykynn Penny, Lewis Bynum, Rachel Bynum, Quincy Bynum, Alexis
Burrell, Rosalee Gross, Nicole White, Tyler Gray, Elianna Gray, and
Ma’Kyrin Penny; sisters, Tonya (Howard) Houston, Teena Marie O’Field,
and Sarah Gray; step-sister, Jackie Washington; brothers, Sherman
(Samara) Bynum, Donald Burrell, and Leland Ballinger; a favorite uncle,
Kenneth Agee (Earlene); and two favorite cousins, Crystal Agee and
Shelia LeFlora.
Tina was preceded in death by her father, Donald
M. Hill; sister, Teresa Hill; step-brother, Tony Washington;
step-father, Paul Gross; grandparents, Donald and Vergie Agee; and
grandfather, Garling Hill.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by The Springs Funeral Services,
3115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80909 Obituary for Marla Ann
Riley
Marla
passed on May 12, 2018, at the age of 69 due to complications from
Pick’s Dementia.
Marla was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri.
She studied at Christian College and later graduated from the University
of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Masters in
Counseling. She then moved to Colorado to teach 4th grade and became a
school counselor at Falcon Elementary and years later retired from
Stetson Elementary.
Marla was greatly esteemed by her colleagues
for the programs she implemented and was given the “Award of Excellence”
for her accomplishments in the district. Marla had a talent for
servicing students who were distressed, experiencing hardship, or
dealing with difficult issues. She was calm, caring, and empathetic with
everyone she encountered especially her students. She was an amazing
person and truly cared about others.
Marla loved a good laugh,
people, animals, and music. She played piano daily and dabbled for
several years with the accordion. She was a member of a ladies tennis
league and played matches several times a week. Her other passions
included gardening, hiking, biking, and road trips with her mother and
friends. She was a firm believer in God and wrote many poems on her
reflections of life. Marla’s close friends appreciated her loyal
friendship and easy manner.
Marla was devoted to her mother,
Maxine Riley who recently passed away at the age of 99 in December,
2017.
Prior to her death Marla was lovingly cared for by her
brother, Michael and his and wife, Deborah Riley.
Marla is
survived by her sister, Sandra (Michael) DeGarie, her brother, Michael
(Deborah) Riley, five nieces, two grand-nieces and two grand-nephews.
The entire family was devoted to her to the end.
A
Memorial Service in her honor will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, May 26,
2018 at First Evangelical Free Church, 820 30th Street, Colorado
Springs, Colorado 80904.
Published
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Wallace H. Drane,
90, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.
A private family service
will be held at a later date.
He was born May 17, 1927 to Glen
and Anna Drane.
Wallace married Shirley Mason on May 15, 1954 and
two children were born of this union.
He is survived by his wife;
children, Edward J. Drane (Stacy) and Barbara J. Harville (Gilbert);
four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; brother, Gene Drane; and sister, Dorthea
Dowler.
Memorial donations may be made to Coyote Hills Children’s
Home in Harrisburg.
Published Sunday,
June 10, 2018
Douglas Scott
Olinger 75, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Northcare Hospice in Kansas
City.
Cremation has taken place. Interment later at Missouri
Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.
Doug’s childhood was spent in
Iola, Kan. moving to Columbia in 1956.
He graduated from Hickman
High in 1960 and joined the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Hanson
during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged.
In 1963, he
entered the insurance business in Kansas City.
Survived by
daughter, Kimberly Fitch; son, Gregory Olinger; five grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren; brother, Dan; and sister, “Deanie” Olinger.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Imogene (Saar) Olinger.
Memorial contributions in Doug’s memory designated to a musical
garden at Bowlus Fine Arts Center, 205 E. Madison, Iola, Kan. 66749
Online condolences www.kccremation.com.
Published Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kenneth Michael
“Mike” Krause, 75, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at
Boone Hospital in Columbia, surrounded by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 2:00-2:30 p.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:30 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Mike was born on Feb. 22, 1943 in Richmond
Heights, the son of Kenneth and Ada Manes Krause who preceded him in
death.
He was married on June 8, 1975 in Columbia, to Carol
Wright Krause.
He owned and operated Krause Plumbing.
Known for his rich voice and sense of humor, Mike performed voice work
for local advertising and entertainment projects.
He especially
enjoyed any time spent with his band of brothers from Hickman’s Class of
’61.
A cowboy at heart, Mike loved any adventure involving
horses. He especially enjoyed the 1989 Montana Centennial Cattle Drive,
from which he returned sunburned, sore and profoundly happy.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Krause of the home; brother-in-law,
Joe Wright (Dianna) of Olathe, Kan.; uncle Jack Krause (Marian) of St.
Louis; and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to The Donor’s Choice, c/o Memorial Funeral
Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
As an
alternative or additional memorial to Mike, he and Carol suggest having
a riotous good time with someone you love.
Online condolences may
be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Hazel Delores Cook,
93, longtime Columbia resident, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and
great-grandmother and the kindest soul to walk the Earth, died
peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2018 of natural causes.
Visitation
will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26 at Memorial Funeral Home,
1217 Business Loop 70 W. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 26 at Memorial Funeral Home, and burial will follow at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
A self-described country girl, Hazel was
born Aug. 23, 1924, in St. Louis, to John D. and Clarice J. Breckenridge
Burdick. The oldest of four children and the only daughter, young Hazel
adored and mothered all her brothers, especially Larry, who was born
when she was 16.
Hazel, a 1942 graduate of Columbia’s Hickman
High School, started working at an early age in the dairy department of
Kroger Grocery. It was there that she met the love of her life, Paul
Cook. The two married on Feb. 11, 1950.
They raised four children
together and Hazel balanced motherhood with a career at Kroger, working
for 40 years at stores in Columbia, Wentzville and St. Louis. She rose
to the ranks of dairy department manager and senior cashier before
retiring in 1986. But it was Hazel’s second job, farming, that held her
heart.
In 1970, she and Paul bought a humble farmhouse off a
gravel road in Jonesburg that didn’t even have indoor plumbing. They
fixed it up (adding a bathroom, much to the relief of their family) and
cared for a menagerie of animals: pheasants, chickens, sheep, rabbits,
cows, goats and the infamous George the Goose.
The small, yellow
home surrounded by fields of corn and soybeans ended up becoming the
favorite gathering place for a generation of nieces and nephews and
grandkids who loved finding farm kittens tucked between bales of hay and
chowing down on Hazel’s home cooking. Her fried chicken and fried pies
were beyond compare.
As they got older and the farm became too
much to maintain, Hazel and Paul returned to Columbia to retire in 1986.
Though they no longer had a farm, Hazel continued to take in stray cats
and feed the birds that would visit their yard.
The Cooks
promptly joined Missouri United Methodist Church and reacquainted
themselves with their old home town, except in the winter when they
escaped to Arizona to enjoy warm weather and family.
For years
they divided their time between Columbia and Tucson until Paul died in
2006, just two days shy of their 56th wedding anniversary.
In her
last few years, as she dealt with declining health and a move into a
nursing home, Hazel could always count on regular visits from her
devoted nephew, Edward Cook, and his wife, Martha, as well as her dear
friend, Beth Young, and, of course, her brother, Larry, and his
daughters, Toni Knoten and Cindy Forsythe. While we’ll miss her giving,
sweet spirit, it was a blessing to have had Hazel for 93 years.
She is survived by two children, Jim (Tia) Cook of Tucson, Ariz., and
Judy (Denny) Sanders of Jonesburg; brother, Larry (Pam) Burdick of St.
Louis; grandchildren, Kristen (Joe) Salkowski and Alan Cook, both of
Tucson, Ariz., Robert (Amy) Sanders of Columbia and Richard (Robin)
Sanders of Columbia, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Betty Burdick; and daughter-in-law, Annie Cook.
She was preceded
in death by sons, Steve and Gary Cook; and brothers, John Jr. and Robert
Burdick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Columbia
Second Chance, PO Box 10186, Columbia, Mo. 65205.
Online
condolences may be left at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Raymond Edwin
Schnell, 85, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Lenoir
Woods.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with funeral
services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24 at Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial with full military honors will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Raymond was born on June 13, 1932, in Columbia, the son of Roy
Raymond and Lela Mae (Burkhart) Schnell, both of whom preceded him in
death.
He attended David H. Hickman High School and served in the
United States Army in San Francisco from 1951-1953.
He was a
self-employed brick mason. Starting at age 14, he began bricking and
building homes alongside his father.
He eventually retired from
brick laying in 1985 and began working at the University of Missouri in
the maintenance department as a tuck pointer. He retired from there
after working for 13 years.
He loved to build and flip houses,
dancing, playing cards, playing guitar and always enjoyed having
company.
Raymond is survived by his children, Randall Schnell
(Kelli) of Columbia, Larry Helwig of Columbia, Randy Helwig (Amanda) of
Mountain Home, Ark., and Tammy Webb (Brian) of Fulton; nine
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, Connie Stanley of
Columbia and Janice Whitaker of Madison, Mo.; and two great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Anna Mae
Strawn.
Memorials are suggested to Lenoir Woods.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, May 24, 2018
Sidney Bradley
Powell Jr, 87, passed away of cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Boone
Hospital Center surrounded by family.
Celebration of Life
services will be delayed until Saturday, June 23 to gather his family
from around the globe. The service will be held at Memorial Funeral Home
with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. and a service following at 11:00 a.m.
Sid was kind, loving and generous to all he met.
He was born
in Boone County on May 15, 1931 to Sidney Bradley Powell, Sr and
Forestelle Riley Powell.
He married June Henderson in 1953.
Sid graduated in 1949 from Hickman High School, received his Masters
in Soils from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1954, and was a member
of ROTC and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
He served in the Army at
Fort Sill, Okla. and Fort Lewis, Wash.
He started his career as
manager of Henderson Implement Company and then was employed by
Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment, working in: St. Louis, Milwaukee, Ankeny,
Atlanta, Arlington, Franklin, and Blue Springs. He took an early
retirement to manage the family farms in Boone County where he worked
alongside the County Agriculture Organizations.
Throughout his
life, Sid supported Woodlandville United Methodist Church, faithfully
serving His Lord.
Sidney’s philanthropic interests centered
around the PET project (recently renamed Mobility Worldwide). He sent
thousands of homemade wooden toys to third-world countries around the
world. He often said that his goal was not to give children their best
toy but their only toy.
Sidney is survived by his wife, June, of
The Terrace Retirement Center in Columbia; sister, Dr. Dorothy Powell
Smith of New Orleans; daughters, Janis (Tim) Ryder, Kathy Bradley,
Phyllis (Russ) Gregg; grandchildren, Katie Ryder, Kyle (Jorge) Bradley,
Keith (Kate) Bradley, Kurtis Bradley, Jonathan (Casey) Gregg, Hannah
Gregg, and Aaron (Elaine) Gregg; and five great-grandchildren Ben,
Calvin Sidney, Eloise, Eliana, and Maxine June; two nephews; and a
niece.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Woodlandville
United Methodist Church or Mobility Worldwide (PET).
Published Sunday, May 27, 2018
Roy Ferguson, 70, of
Raymore, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
A Celebration of Roy’s life will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at
Faith Baptist Church, 414 S. Franklin St., Raymore, with Pastor Michael
Wessberg officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time for
the service. In Columbia, on Wednesday, May 30, there will be a
visitation from 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel prior to the
graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Roy was born July 14, 1947, in Columbia, to Darrell and Lucille Long
Ferguson and they preceded him in death.
On December 21, 1968, he
married Vicki Withrow in Hammond, Ind., and she survives.
For
over 46 years he served full time as a pastor in a number of churches,
some of which include First Baptist Church of Pittsfield, Ill.,
Fellowship Baptist Church of Mt. Zion, Ill., Faith Baptist Church of
Camp Point, Ill., Berean Baptist Church of Bunker Hill, Ill. and most
recently at Lighthouse Baptist Church of Emporia, Kan., where he retired
from the ministry. He was honored as Pastor Emeritus of Lighthouse
Baptist Church upon retirement. Roy was a member of the Faith Baptist
Church in Raymore.
He is also survived by his sons, Mike Ferguson
(Rachel) of Richmond Heights, Chris Ferguson of Lee’s Summit; two
brothers, Ron Ferguson of Rossville, Ga., Rick (Megan) Ferguson of
Boise, Idaho; and two grandchildren, Austin and Amber.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to Faith Baptist Church - Auditorium
Remolding Project, c/o Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 313, Raymore, Mo.
64083.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the
family at www.bachyager.com.
Leta Renee (Jett) Ghazaeri Morgan October
11, 1957 - May 25, 2018 'Obituary provided by family'
Leta passed away May
25, 2018 in her Oakdale home. She was a beloved partner to her husband
Ernie Morgan, a loving and caring mother to her two sons, Ryan and Riley
Ghazaeri, a supportive big sister to Marla (Jett) Hansen Martin, a
devoted grandma to her grandson Mason Ghazaeri, and a trusted friend to
so many.
She was born October 11, 1957 in Columbia, MO where she
graduated from Hickman High School Class of 1976. She resided in
Modesto, CA for 30 years before moving to Oakdale, CA five years ago
where she began raising goats with Ernie. Leta graduated from
CSU-Stanislaus in 1994 before working for E. & J. Gallo Winery and most
recently Wells Fargo as a Business Systems Consultant.
Leta is
also survived by her father Clarence Jett (Marilynn), two nephews Dustin
and Houston Hansen, a niece Lexi Martin, and a step-daughter Tish
Villamor.
Leta is preceded in death by her mother Reba
(Blackwell) Jett.
A celebration of life will be conducted at
Ernie and Leta’s home. Please contact family members for details.
Memorial contributions may be made for her grandson Mason’s college
savings fund at https://scholarshare.ebilling.com using eGift code:
CAxHDzW or via check to Riley Ghazaeri at 1813 St. Mayeul Dr., Modesto,
CA 95356.
Published Sunday, July 1, 2018
Elizabeth Carolyn
Roth Boucher, 80, passed from this life on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in St.
Louis.
A funeral was held May 31 at Bellereive Mausoleum Chapel.
Born in Columbia on July 10, 1937 to George and Gladys Roth.
Carolyn was a product of Columbia Public School system, attending Grant
School, Jefferson Jr. High and graduating from Hickman High School in
1955. She attended Stephens College and the University of Missouri.
In 1953, Carolyn was crowned Queen of the Kemper Military School
Ball. In 1957, she was a finalist for the University of Missouri
Homecoming Queen and she was a finalist for the Miss Missouri title in
1958. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and served as the social
chair. One of her former high school classmates commented that Carolyn
was “the most beautiful girl in the Class of ’55.”
After college,
she became a flight attendant for United Airlines.
On Dec. 11,
1960, she married George Boucher and they had two children, Lisa and
Leslie. They lived in Hartford, Conn, Detroit, Milwaukee and finally in
St. Louis. They stayed involved with the University of Missouri by
attending football games and serving on alumni committees.
She is
survived by daughters, Lisa (Jay) Follmer and Leslie (Scott) Guyor; four
grandchildren, George and Stephen Follmer, Stephanie and Sarah Guyor;
and brother, Dudley Roth.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her
parents, George and Gladys Roth; husband, George Boucher; brother,
Ronnie; and sister, Vicki.
Published Sunday, June 10,
2018
Marcus
W. Smith, 65, passed away at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018.
A
private memorial service for the family will be held.
The son of
Willis W. and Marilyn Walden Smith, he was born May 19, 1953.
He
was a graduate of Hickman High School and served his country with the
U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Smith retired as a master carpenter who
installed high-end customer wood workings.
He is survived by
daughter, Desirae Smith; brother, Michael (Phyllis); his mother; three
grandchildren, Nikki Mansel (David), Nathan Kelley, and Morgan Smith;
two great-grandsons, Jonah Mansel and Brentley Kelley; two nephews,
Zebidiah and Abraham Smith (Stephanie).
He was preceded in death
by his father; and brother, Matthew.
Published Thursday, June 7, 2018
Nettie “Maye”
Frazier, 85, of Columbia passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Memorial
Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June
8 at Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Curry, officiating. Burial
will follow in Dripping Springs Christian Church Cemetery. The family
would like to encourage friends to dress casually in your Cardinal’s or
your favorite team’s clothing.
She was born July 20, 1932 in
Columbia, the daughter of Slater Valentine and Mabel (Semon) Valentine.
Maye was a graduate of Hickman High School where she will be
remembered serving with her twin sister as the baton twirlers who would
lead off every parade.
In her early working career she was
employed at a local bank. Later she had a career in clerical support in
the construction business.
On April 16, 1951, she was united in
marriage to Ray Frazier who preceded her in death in 1979.
Maye
was devoted to her girls, raising three of the five girls as a single
parent. This devotion was shared with her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.
She enjoyed
tennis, bowling and playing the piano. She liked to travel and could
always be counted upon to serve as a trusty co-pilot. She was proud to
say she had traveled to Florida three times after she had turned 80
years old.
She will also be remembered for her love of the St.
Louis Cardinals. She loved going to the games with her family.
Maye is survived by her five daughters, Teri (Raymond) Roberts, Sandy
(Tom) Smith, Carolyn (Billy) Hendren, Pat Garmon, and Jackie (Rob)
Garmon; her twin sister, Faye Richardson; sister, Jean Sutton; eight
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Maye was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; sister, Dorothy Garner; brother, Bob Valentine;
son-in-law, Roger Garmon; and grandson, Tommy Smith, Jr.
The
family would like to thank the ones at South Hampton Place that took
gentle care of Mom and showed her kindness.
Memorials may be made
to the Dripping Springs Christian Church Cemetery.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Edward Vern Krehbiel,
88, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
A small
graveside service will be given on Friday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. at
Memorial Cemetery.
Ed was born in Wichita, Kan., the only child
of Edward and Lila Krehbiel.
He spent his early years growing up
in small towns and at least one major city in Missouri. This gave him a
very singular outlook on life and a very independent character.
Later as a young man out of high school, he and two other friends left
home in his model A and traveled west to California. It was a long but
enjoyable trip that brought them adventure and a few hardships along the
way.
Ed was a diverse and complicated man, both a world traveler
and a manager of two mobile home parks in Columbia. He could be found
reading Samuel Pepys at one point and then be dealing with a court
appearance for a delinquent tenant.
He was also a voracious
reader of books and writer of short stories. His interests were many,
but he loved a good mystery and he loved cars.
He also loved to
travel and went with his wife, Reba, to Russia, China, India, France,
Britain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and several other European
countries over the course of their 65 year marriage.
Running his
business was his main occupation and passion. He ran a bridge
construction company with his father in the later 1950s and most of the
1960s. They built bridges throughout the state including a few in
Columbia. This was a strenuous job requiring him to travel a lot which
he later regretted as he missed a lot of his sons growing up.
Later, as highway funds disappeared, he turned to the mobile home rental
business. He expanded one trailer park he owned and constructed another.
The rental business became his focus during the rest of his life and he
earned a comfortable living from that enterprise.
He is survived
by his sons, Curt and wife, Larkellen, Bruce and wife, Sylvia, and Les
and wife, Pam. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Joanna, Kelsey,
Katherine, Cecily, Paxton and Sebastian.
Ed was preceded in death
by his wife, Reba.
Published Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Dean Millard Christy,
64, of Columbia, passed away Friday June 8, 2018.
A visitation
will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 20 at Memorial Funeral
Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West, with Masonic service at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dean was born Sept.
25, 1953 in Salem, the only child of Charles M. and Bernice Wood Christy
who preceded him in death.
He served in the US Navy for four
years on the USS Halsey before he made his home in Columbia.
Dean
was self-employed and worked several different jobs throughout his life.
His interest in social organizations began as a young man when he
joined the Boy Scouts Troop 5 with MUMC. He earned several awards and
was the youngest Eagle Scout from his troop.
He served as a Mason
for many years, holding offices in many lodges, Acacia Lodge #602,
Twilight Lodge #114, Vienna Lodge #150 being the sitting Worshipful
Master there, and others. He was also Grand Tyler for the Grand Lodge of
Missouri. He was very active in each of the Lodges. He was 32-degree
KCCH Scottish Rite mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of
Columbia, Aleppo Grotto, Shriners and Tall Cedars of Lebanon and also a
member of IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows Past Chief Patriarch,
Past Noble Grand of Lodge #207.
He met many people as he
traveled, worked and gained many friends.
He is survived by
cousins, many friends and acquaintances.
Online condolences may
be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Parker-Millard Funeral Services &
Crematory, Columbia, Missouri.
Betty June Gladney
was born December 4, 1932, daughter of Margaret (Larrick) and Walter
Graves. She grew up in rural north Missouri; attended schools in Macon
and Columbia; and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
from the University of Missouri. She married Wayne Gladney in 1948, and
they remained best friends and companions until his death in 2011. After
Wayne returned from the Navy, they settled in Columbia. While Betty was
working with Wayne and her parents at their first restaurant, the “G&G”,
Suzanne was born; Rebecca followed the next year. Several more
restaurants, a rooming house, donut shop, motel, laundry and delivery
business kept Betty and Wayne busy. She began her teaching career for
one year in St. Clair, Missouri, and then many years in the first grade
classroom at Russell Boulevard in the Columbia Public Schools. In her
retirement, Betty led bus tours to many states and foreign countries.
Betty loved her family. She and Wayne were lifelong partners. Betty
took active interest in Suzanne and Rebecca’s education, music lessons,
band and orchestra. While teaching, Betty held things together at home,
worked in the restaurants, coordinated the design and building of the
house on Country Lane, made endless batches of fudge and banana nut
bread, maintained flower gardens and “the circle” in front of the house,
planned international trips for Wayne and herself, and helped both her
parents and in-laws as they aged. Betty was always busy.
Grandchildren arrived with Charlene, Elizabeth and Sarah. Betty and
Wayne’s lives were happily changed to provide care for the girls, and
friendship and hospitality to the girls’ friends and foreign exchange
students who lived with the girls and Rebecca over the years.
Betty was dedicated to her classroom students and their parents; the
many students and staff who worked in the restaurants over the decades;
and to community service through the Columbia Garden Club and ABWA.
Betty is survived by her children, their spouses and grandchildren,
whose stories she shared with everyone: Suzanne Gladney and Alan Lubert,
Rebecca and Eddie Fahrendorf; grandchildren: Charlene Graznak and Bobbi
Gourley, Elizabeth and Katie Graznak, Sarah and Pat Schloss; and great
grandchildren: Sylvia Graznak, and Mary, Patrick, Joseph, John, Ruth,
Jacob, Peter, Martha June and Simon Schloss.
Many thanks to the
incredible caregivers, Katie and Sylvia; the loving and capable team
from Home Instead Senior Care; Zach, RN and the team from Hospice
Compassus; and for the decades of care and friendship from Dr. Jerry
Kennett, MD.
Betty died peacefully at home in Columbia, on
Sunday, June 17, 2018. She loved to recount stories from her life and
travels and now her family and friends hold those memories in their
hearts. We will be forever grateful for the loving and accepting family
our mother and father created.
In Betty’s memory, and to maintain
beautiful garden spots around Columbia, donations will be graciously
accepted by the Columbia Garden Club, c/o Evette Nissen, 10721 S.
LaVista, Columbia, Mo. 65202. Mom would ask that we laugh often, hug a
lot, know you can never be too kind, too gentle or thank your friends
and family enough.
A gathering of family and friends will take
place at 12:00pm, noon, Sunday, July 15, followed by a service at 1:00
pm; both at Parker-Millard Funeral Service.
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, June 12, 2018
Yvonne Bryant, 87,
of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Candlelight Lodge
after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
A visitation
will be held Friday, June 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Millersburg Christian
Church, 4527 State Road J. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Yvonne was born Jan. 25, 1931 to Shady and Elsie Charlton Harmon in
Boone County.
Yvonne graduated from David H. Hickman High School
in 1950. She enjoyed roller-skating at Empire Roller Rink as a young
woman. When a young Marvin Bryant met Yvonne, he learned to roller-skate
so he could take her out on their first date. That first date turned
into 66 wonderful years of marriage.
She and Marvin were married
in Columbia in 1952. They resided in Fulton, where their son and
daughter were born. In 1961, they moved to Columbia and made their life
with family and friends.
Yvonne was a stay-at-home mom and also
babysat other children in her home for several years. Yvonne entered
back into the workforce after her children began school. She started
working for the University of Missouri as a secretary. After that, she
worked as a floral designer at Lari’s Florist, then moved on to MSHSAA
where she retired in 1995.
After Yvonne’s retirement, she and
Marvin were able to spend time traveling in their motor home. They loved
attending antique steam and gas engine shows through the Old Threshers
and Engines Club, in which they belonged, making many good friends with
this common bond. They were also fortunate to take their three
grandchildren on several memorable trips in the motor home.
Yvonne re-entered the workforce part-time, working at K-Mart in Columbia
until it closed. Her last job was with Rock Bridge High School, where
she made lots of new young friends.
Her life-long passion of
roller-skating made for some wonderful memories for the rest of her
family, who all joined in on the fun. Yvonne was a gifted artist, cook,
gardener, floral designer, and a great listener. She enjoyed sewing and
embroidery, and collecting antiques. She taught herself to do
woodcarving as a hobby.
Yvonne was diagnosed in 2011 with
Alzheimer’s disease. Marvin was able to be her primary caregiver at
their home up until his death last November.
She is survived by
her children, Ken (Barbara) Bryant and Diane Begemann of Columbia;
grandchildren, Eric Begemann and Kate (Austin) Buse-Oberto of Columbia
and Nicole (Tony) Richerson of Boonville; great-grandchildren, Rhiannon
Taylor Buse-Oberto and Roland Anthony Richerson.
She is also
survived by her siblings, Jay (Anna Sue) Harmon, Dorothy McBride,
Shirley (Billy) Smith, Larry (Judy) Harmon; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; parents; and
siblings, Bonnie Poe, Alma Holton and Leonard Harmon.
Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s
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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
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Ellen Marie
Forward, 66, a long-time resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June
12, 2018 at her home after a long battle with cancer.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 15 at Sacred Heart
Church, 105 Waugh St, with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday at the church.
Ellen was born June 8, 1952, the eldest of eight children to James and
Natalee Thurmond Forward.
In 1970, she graduated from Hickman
High School, and then began her college education at UMC. She completed
her BA in 1973 and Masters in 1977.
She was a devoted teacher to
Public and Catholic Schools for nearly 40 years. She was active in the
local 4-H for many years, and dedicated her life to education and
service. She loved her family, friends, and her church.
She is
survived by seven siblings, Alicia (Douglas) Walker of Caldwell, Texas,
Carol (Bob) Gladden of Lebannon, James William Forward, David (Pat)
Forward, Daniel (Ann) Forward each of Columbia, Linda Forward of
Jefferson City and Laura (Charles) Long of Caldwell, Texas; 13 nieces
and nephews, Jeremiah, Adelia, and Ben Gladden, Amanda, Dave, Bryan, and
Blake Forward, Sara, Samantha, and Kate Forward, Sierra, Brianna, and
Bailey Long; and a loving extended family.
Contributions may be
made to Sacred Heart Church or to The American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, June 24, 2018
Gail P. Toedebusch,
72, of Richmond, Ind., died peacefully at home Tuesday, June 12, 2018,
following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, a malignant brain
tumor.
Memorial visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 4 at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main
Street, Richmond, Ind.. A memorial service and Celebration of Life will
follow at 12:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church with Pastor John
R. Walker and Pastor Chip Belanga officiating. A luncheon will be held
at the church after the service.
Born Jan. 29, 1946, in Chicago
to Albert and Hilda Petri, Gail’s early childhood was spent briefly in
Pasadena, Calif., and later in Columbia where she attended elementary
and high school.
Gail graduated from Christian College (two year)
on a full academic scholarship and later completed her bachelor’s degree
at the University of Missouri.
Following college, she married
William Toedebusch on August 2, 1969.
Gail moved to Richmond in
1982 and was supportive of her husband’s medical career and the arts.
She was a board member of the former Whitewater Opera Company and a
charter member and founder of Civic Hall Associates.
Gail was
proud of her family heritage. Her grandfather, John G. Neihardt, was a
writer and Poet Laureate of Nebraska. She was an avid reader and book
collector and also enjoyed bowling. Gail was known for her devotion and
unconditional love for her family. The entire family has been long term
members of First English Lutheran Church. She will be deeply missed by
all of her family.
Survivors include her husband of almost 49
years, Bill; daughter, Allison (Matt) Tierney of Baton Rouge, La.; son,
John Toedebusch of Denver; granddaughters, Lillian and Sophia Tierney;
sister, Coralie (Robert) Hughes; brother, Robin (Joy) Neihardt; nieces,
Alexis Petri, Kristel Hughes, and Ariel Stanley; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Petri; and mother,
Hilda Neihardt.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Reid
Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN
47374 or First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main Street, Richmond,
Ind. 47374.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest
book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Gayle Ann Potter, 71,
of Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 22, at
11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow
at 1:00 p.m. at Peachtree on Nifong Blvd.
“We are born, we
procreate, and the next generation is born to us and to our children and
our children’s children, and we finally fade from existence having
fulfilled our role. Some people will be remembered for many generations
for what they gave to the world, for their goodness, or their gifts of
intelligence that improved our world or helped us to understand it. Most
of us will be just a footnote in the passing of time.
I refuse to
be a footnote. I gave the world two daughters who have given me and the
world three beautiful children. If God is good, they will pass on to the
next generation what I have to mine. Beauty, intelligence, music,
creativity, and most of all love and goodness. They all have kind and
loving hearts and generous spirits. A gift from their grandmother and
grandfather to their mothers who have passed it to them. How lucky my
life has been. How lucky your lives have been. How spectacular your
children’s lives will be because of you and me.
I refuse to be a
footnote. I gave you life and love and tools to become who you are
today. Thank you for making me proud to be your mother” - from Gayle
Potter’s journal. She will not be a footnote.
A chef, seamstress,
singer, florist, gardener, writer, fisherman, Gram, mother, sister,
Christmas decorating queen (she made Martha Stewart look like an
amateur), and philosopher, Gayle’s passion for life, family, friends,
and laughter was infectious. She was a force of nature that fought to
the very end with an unparalleled level of strength that was
awe-inspiring, miraculous, and made her family proud.
Gayle was
born on Jan. 26, 1947, in Columbia, the daughter of Raymond and Juanita
(Kaump) Coats who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of
Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri. She was
married on Oct. 16, 1970, in Columbia, to Cordes L. Potter who preceded
her in death on March 25, 2016. Her daughters and Cord were the center
of her world until her three grandchildren came along. She loved them
fiercely, and we know that she will protect them just as fiercely from
above.
Survivors include two daughters, Robyn Goodman (Brett) of
Gainesville, Fla. and Samantha Potter of Columbia; three grandchildren,
Avery and Reese Goodman and Braden Grathwohl; two sisters, Caryn Fenton
(David) of Columbia, and Christie Peyton of Cherry Hill, N.J.; and
brother, David Coats (Teina) of O’Fallon.
She was also preceded
in death by sister, Dana Coats.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Gayle A Potter Scholarship Fund, c/o
Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Dennis E. Nowlin,
65, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Services
celebrating his life will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 2:00
p.m. Sunday, July 1 with military honors.
Dennis was born March
11, 1953, in Boone County to Owen A. and Ina M. Nichols Nowlin.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Vietnam War.
Dennis was a member of Discovery Church.
He is survived by his
daughters, April Yoder (Solomon) of Harrisburg and Stacey Nowlin-Hersey
(Rick) of Columbia; brother, Ronnie Nowlin (Mary) of Columbia; sister,
Karen Herigon (Denny) of Boonville; six grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Online condolences and tributes may be
shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Darrin Alan
Cramer, 46, of Holts Summit, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his
home.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later
date.
Darrin was born March 18, 1972, in Jefferson City. He was
the oldest child of Dennis Cramer and Joyce (Arnsmeyer) Gillespie.
Darrin graduated from David H. Hickman High School in Columbia, in
1991. He worked with his father at Central Missouri Asphalt Company
during his life. Darrin enjoyed baseball, listening to old gospel music
and taking walks.
Darrin is survived by his parents, Dennis Alan
Cramer (wife Barbara) of Hallsville, and Joyce Donna Gillespie (husband
Victor) of Fulton; his two children, Douglas Alan Cramer of Jefferson
City, and Casey Lynn Cramer of Fulton; and his sister, Kelly Michele
Cramer of Fulton.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to an
Education Fund for Darrin’s Children in care of Kelly Cramer.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral
Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, Mo. 65109. (573)
636-3838.
Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Sunday, July 8, 2018
Marilyn
Baker, 79, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at home
surrounded by family.
A gathering of family and friends will be
held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.
Marilyn was born on Nov. 6, 1938, in Boone County to Henry and Ella
Watson Carlos and they preceded her in death.
Marilyn retired
from Custom Printing in Owensville after having worked in the printing
industry for 50 years.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, A.D.
Baker; daughters, Cheryl Hardin and Mechelle Hewitt; siblings, Delores
Brunstrom, Jackie Coleman, Gary Carlos and Glenda Martin; six
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Travis
Anthony Carthron, 44, of Columbia, entered into his heavenly home on
Saturday, July 7, 2018.
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 14
from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Memorial
service will follow. The repass will immediately follow the services.
There will be no burial.
Travis spent his free time fishing, the
sport that gave him so much joy, followed by his love for the Los
Angeles Lakers.
Submitted by
Markland-Yager Funeral Home - July 9, 2018
Marjorie Fern
Beaman, 84, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away July 7, 2018, at her
home.
Marjorie was born in Boone County on March 18, 1934, a
daughter of Ezra Price Nichols Sr. and Katy Alice Caruthers Nichols. She
married Sam Beaman on May 19, 1954. He preceded her in death Aug. 9,
1997.
Marjorie was a graduate of Hickman High School and was a
homemaker most of her married life. She enjoyed spending time with her
family, gardening and knitting.
Survivors include a son, James
Edward Beaman of Columbia; a daughter, Donna Washington, and husband,
Henry Sr. of Centralia; three grandchildren, Hamilton Washington,
Harrison Washington and Henry Washington, Jr.; three
great-grandchildren, Caydence Washington, Jensen Washington and Brighton
Gatts, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband
and parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa
Beaman, and four brothers, Ezra Nichols Jr., Kenneth Nichols, Jefferson
Nichols and Eugene Nichols.
Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m., Wednesday, July 11, at Markland-Yager Funeral Home in New
Franklin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the
funeral home.
Interment will be at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in
rural Howard County.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or the
Wounded Warriors Project.
Condolences may be shared at
www.marklandyager.com.
Published by
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services 1003 John L Williams
Dr, Eudora KS 66025
William Robert
Ballew, born February 13, 1945, went to be with the Lord on July 7,
2018. Bill loved Jesus, his family, music and dogs. For thirty year’s he
was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Sherry (Pearl), who
preceded him in death, June 13, 2014. In June of 2016 Bill moved to
Eudora to be closer to his grandsons. For two year’s he worked as their
chauffeur, confidant, music and car consultant, and dear friend. Bill
was a member of the Family of Faith church, where his servant’s heart
and willingness to serve were continuously observed. He loved dogs and
leaves behind his companion, Quincy. Bill, a veteran of the U.S. Army,
was a pioneer in the computer industry, most recently working for KCPL
until his retirement in 2016.
Bill was preceded in death by his
wife, Sherry (Pearl) Ballew; brother, Jim Ballew; father, William
Leonard Ballew; and mother Alice (Rouse) Ballew. Survivors include his
daughter, Heather Ballew Sampson (Kevin Sampson), Overland Park, KS; two
sons, Daniel Ballew (Eric Drabiuk), Washington, DC, and Robert Miraglia
(Kevin Miraglia), Atlanta, Georgia; his brother, Tom Ballew, Winter
Spring, FL; and two grandsons, Caleb and Blake Sampson. Memorial
services for Bill will be held at 1pm, Friday, July 13, 2018, at Family
of Faith Church, Eudora, KS. Family inurnment will take place in the
Berlin Cemetery in Berlin, MO, Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11am.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Bill’s name to Family of Faith
Church, Eudora, KS, and may be sent in care of Warren- McElwain
Mortuary.
Published courtesy of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service, July 11, 2018
James William “Bill”
Graves, 92, of Columbia passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at Boone
Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1925, in Columbia, the son of the late
John E. and Beulah (Pool) Graves. On Sept. 22, 1946, he was united in
marriage to Helen L. Fenton, who survives in the home.
Bill grew
up in Columbia and graduated in 1943 from Hickman High School and later
attended the University of Missouri. He enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps, serving in World War II and Korea. Following his discharge
as a Sergeant, he was a mail carrier for the United States Postal
Service for 32 years, serving the north Parkade and rural northern Boone
County areas.
Bill was a member of Wilkes Boulevard Methodist
Church for over 50 years, a current member of Columbia United Church of
Christ, member of the IOOF Lodge 207, VFW, past member of the American
Legion, past president of the letter carriers union (NALC). He was an
avid golfer and was an Eagle Scout. He was also an avid fan of the St.
Louis Cardinals, Missouri Tigers and later in life, the St. Louis Blues.
Surviving are his loving wife, Helen Graves of the home; sons, Phil
(Janey) and John (Linda) Graves all of Columbia, Missouri; son-in-law
Don Helmreich, of Boonville, Missouri; daughter, Glenda (Jeff) Munson,
of Centralia, Missouri; grandchildren, Holly (William) Flynn, Heather
Munson of Hallsville, Missouri, Reverend David Graves of Wartburg,
Tennessee, Lauren Helmreich, Andrew Helmreich, Carissa Graves, all of
Columbia; and Robert (Lindy) Graves of Minneapolis, Minnesota;
great-grandchildren, Christopher, Liam, Emerey, Adrianna and Jaden.
Preceding hin in death was a daughter, Carla Helmreich; his parents;
brother, John E. “Bud” Graves Jr.; and sister, Ann Manning.
Bill
(or “Daddy” or “Papa” as known by his children and grandkids), was a
loving, caring husband, father and grandfather, and his presence and
wisdom will be greatly missed.
Friends will be received from 12
p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Columbia United Church of
Christ in Columbia, Missouri, with a funeral service to follow.
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to The Columbia United Church of Christ or the Central Missouri
Humane Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory; 12 E. Ash St., Columbia,
Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the
family at www.parkermillard.com.
Submitted by Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel -
July 13, 2018
Lona Lee Bradshaw,
75, of Columbia, passed away on July 12, 2018, at home surrounded by her
family.
Services celebrating her life will be held at Bach-Yager
Funeral Chapel at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The family will
receive friends from 5 p.m. until time for the service.
Lona was
born May 28, 1943, in Hatton, to Clifton Early and Lucy Irene (Johnson)
VanVacter and was raised in Columbia. On June 17, 1961, she married
Billy Joe Bradshaw whom she met at Hickman High School; he preceded her
in death on Jan. 3, 2017. Lona was employed with Candlelight Lodge as a
nurse's aide until her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards with her
friends and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived
by her daughter, Kimberly Bradshaw of Los Angeles, California; son,
Joseph Bradshaw of Columbia; and two grandchildren, Andrew McCully and
Brianna Bradshaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family will be
accepting donations for Lona's beloved granddaughter, Brianna Elizabeth
Bradshaw. Checks may be written to Kimberly Bradshaw, 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, July 25, 2018
Rodney Quinn “Rod”
Kelly, 67, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at University Hospital.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 27 from
5:00-8:00 p.m.
at Broadway Christian Church. The Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m.
on Saturday, July 28 at Missouri United Methodist Church.
He was
born in Columbia on August 29, 1950 to John Milton Kelly and Helen
Beatrice Rogers Kelly.
Rod graduated from Hickman High School in
1968. He received both his bachelor’s degree (1972) and his master’s
degree (1990) from the University of Missouri, and his Educational
Specialist Degree from Central Missouri State University in 2000.
He worked in the Columbia Public School system for 27 years as an
assistant principal, teacher, athletic director, and basketball coach.
Rod was the radio voice of MU men’s basketball from 1975-1989. He,
too, broadcasted Columbia College women’s basketball, Missouri baseball,
and many local high school football, basketball and baseball games.
He devoted many volunteer hours to the Douglass Athletic
Association, Kiwanis, and Job Point.
Rod is survived by his
mother, Helen Beatrice Kelly; brother, John Carl Kelly (Jacqueline);
significant other, Valerie Shaw; and two sons, Daniel (Natalie) Hoge and
Alex Hoge.
Memorials are suggested to: Douglass Athletic
Association, P.O. Box 7296, Columbia, Mo. 65205-7296.
Arrangements are under the direction of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home.
Published Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Carolyn Yvonne
Maxwell, 75, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Boone
Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 26
from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia. Funeral
service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Calvin officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carolyn was born on
Jan. 25, 1943 in Boone County, the daughter of Harold and Marjorie
(Kearney) Wilson who preceded her in death.
She was married on
June 29, 1963, south of Columbia, to Charles Maxwell.
She worked
for LaCrosse Lumber for 13 years and then went on to work for Broad
Building Company where she later retired.
Carolyn enjoyed
gardening, crafting, making Christmas ornaments and was a devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Charles Maxwell, of
Columbia; son, James Maxwell (Julie) of Rocheport; daughter-in-law, Mary
Maxwell of Rocheport; four grandchildren, Julie Wundrack (Billy), Megan
Bontrager (Leon), Cody Maxwell and Seth Maxwell (Natalie); three
great-grandchildren, Eli Bontrager, Colton Wundrack, and Brantley
Wundrack; and a great-granddaughter that will be here in September.
She was also preceded in death by son, Wayne Bartlett Maxwell; and
brother, Gary Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight, c/o Memorial Funeral Home,
1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.
Online
condolences may be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday,
July 26, 2018
Leta J. Stemmons, 66, of Columbia passed away
Monday, July 23, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
Friends will be
received from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28 at Nilson Funeral Home
where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements
are under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home; 5611 East St. Charles
Rd., Columbia, Mo., 65202; (573) 474-8443.
Condolences may be
left online for the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published by Creamation Society of Missouri
2338 Highway 94 South Outer Rd St Charles MO 63303
Departed on
July 24, 2018 and resided in Columbia, MO
Ann Byington
Caldwell passed away July 24th 2018 after a long courageous battle with
cancer. Ann was born December 16th 1968 in Columbia Mo. Although she
loved to travel, especially to warm beachy places, Columbia was her home
for her entire life. Ann graduated from Hickman High School in 1988 and
went on to study Cosmetology. She was a founding partner of Studio 311
Salon. Her 25+ years as a cosmetologist was a perfect career fit for her
vibrant personality and contagious smile. Family and friends often
commented how ironic it was that she worked in the beauty industry as a
hairstylist her entire adult life…but was able to rock the bald head so
beautifully during her fight. Ann was an affectionate people person. If
she greeted you it was almost always with a hug so tight you might not
be able to break free. Ann truly enjoyed life. She loved spending time
with family, friends and her animals. She also loved to fish and hike
around the Mid Missouri creeks, rivers and trails.
Ann’s proudest
life accomplishment was being a mom to her two children Dalton and
Courtney. She embraced motherhood as her ultimate calling. She was a
literal Mama-Bear in every sense of the phrase. She took on the role of
Aunt Annie to her numerous nieces and nephews with that same love and
energy.
Ann is survived by; her children, Dalton Caldwell and
Courtney Caldwell, her mother Nancy Byington, her soul mate Kevin Akin,
her siblings Jay Byington (Pat), Pam Mertz (Daniel), Bill Byington
(Tammy), and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and a great nephew.
Ann was preceded in death by her father Dr. Keith Byington.
A
Celebration of Ann’s life will take place Sunday August 12th 2018 from
10am to 2pm at The Waters House, 2104 Hillcrest Drive, Columbia
Missouri, located in the Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area. In lieu of
flowers the family kindly requests that you bring any of your favorite
photos of you and Ann and any stories you would like to share with Ann’s
family.
Monetary donations can be made in Ann’s name to the
American Cancer Society.
Dream on…Dream on….Dream on…..Dream
until your dreams come true….Ann
Published August 1, 2018 by Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark MO
Edward A. "Skip" Uhler
Springfield - Edward A. "Skip" Uhler, age 75 of Springfield,
Missouri passed away Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018 in Mercy
Hospital, Springfield. On March 26, 1943, Skip was born in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania to his parents, Jack and Pat Uhler. In 1961, Skip graduated
from Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri and shortly after
graduation he joined the United States Navy. On November 25, 1967, Skip
was united in marriage to Linda Lynch and she preceded him in death
February 19, 2017. Skip was also honored with being a 3rd generation
Eagle Scout along with his dad and grandad. This was an honor he
dedicated many hours of service and enjoyed demonstrating Scout spirit.
Skip retired at the age of 59 from being a sales representative for a
trucking line and moved to Springfield from Atlanta, Georgia in 2016. In
his spare time, Skip enjoyed K.C. Chiefs football, Royals baseball and
he was a Missouri Tigers fan.
Skip is survived by his sister Lynn
Uhler; two sister-in-laws Sandy Evans and husband Steve, Susan Spruill
and husband John; nieces and nephews Nancy Evans Bifulco, Todd Evans,
Jonathan Spruill, Jack Spruill and wife Julie, Liz Spruill and husband
Austen; great nieces and nephews Mary Bifulco, Hannah Evans, Pfifer,
Lincoln and Henley Spruill, Hunter and Holden Garges. In addition to his
wife, Skip was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Chris Evans.
Arrangements under the care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Services and interment at Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military
honors to be announced at a later date. The family requests donations be
made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. Online condolences may
be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
Published Sunday, September 9, 2018.
Robert “Bob,” 88,
passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Columbia.
First Christian
Church, 101 North Tenth, hosts the memorial service on Saturday, Sept.
15 at 11:00 a.m.
He was born Dec. 19, 1929 in Fairbury, Neb.
He was a proud Hickman Kewpie (1947) and MU graduate before
attending seminary. Bob became a Disciples of Christ minister and served
churches in Indiana, Mississippi, Colorado, and Madison and Rocheport.
He also worked at Columbia Public Library and was active in Columbia’s
First Christian Church.
Bob loved goats! He had pet goats as a
child, delivered 227 goats to Japan after the war for Heifer
International, and promoted that world-hunger organization his entire
life.
He also loved his family.
Survivors include his wife
of 63 years, Muriel; children, Kirsten and Corl (Julie); granddaughter,
Kelsey; and brother, Alan.
Bob requests memorial gifts go to the
church or Heifer International.
Arrangements are under the
directions of Parker-Millard Funeral Services and Crematory 12 East Ash
Street Columbia, Mo. 65203 (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be
left on line at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published Thursday, August 9, 2018
Cathey Gayle
Caruthers Clark, 45, passed away peacefully after a long battle with
brain cancers, on Friday, August 3, 2018, in Columbia.
Services
for Cathey are at Midway Locust Grove United Methodist Church, 2600 N
Locust Grove Church Rd., in Columbia. Visitation at 10:00 a.m., services
at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11.
Cathey was born June 11,
1973, in Columbia, to Earl F. Caruthers and Mariea Hall Caruthers.
She graduated Hickman High School (1991) and Stephen’s College
(1995). Cathey married Orville Clark on May 30, 1998.
She worked
as a nanny, at JCPenney, and at MidwayUSA, was active with 4-H Camp,
Columbia Second Chance, and the Columbia Weavers and Spinners Guild.
She is survived by her husband, Orville; her parents, Earl and
Mariea; her brother, Ben (Jodi); several aunts and an uncle; nephews,
Tanner and Reece Caruthers; and numerous cousins.
Donations can
be sent to Head for the Cure (headforthecure.org), Columbia Second
Chance (columbia2ndchance.org), and 4-H
(http://extension.missouri.edu/boone/giving.aspx).
Published
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Alysha Marie
Anderson, 26, was born on March 11th 1992 and received her wings on
Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Private family services will be held at a
later date.
Her vibrant spirit and contagious laugh will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
Condolences may be left for
the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, August 8,
2018
Kenneth
Ray Kintner, 79, of Columbia passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at
Boone Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 8, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, with burial in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Kenneth was born on Feb. 8, 1939, in Columbia, the son
of Mancle Guss and Anna Mae (Perkins) Kintner, both of whom preceded him
in death.
He was married on Nov. 15, 1963, in Columbia, to Betty
(Havens) Kintner, who survives at the home.
Kenneth served in the
United States Navy. He retired from the University of Missouri-Columbia
where he worked as an Electrician. After retirement, he worked at
several jobs including taxi driving and as a courier for Bob McCosh
Chevrolet. He enjoyed going to Boonville to the Isle of Capri Casino,
playing scratch-offs and watching NASCAR races. He loved spending time
on the Osage River.
Besides his wife of 54 years, he is survived
by one son, Robert Kintner of Fulton; grandchildren, Tara Kintner and
Robert Kintner, II; siblings, Donald Kintner, Ruth Evert, Carl Kintner,
Mancle Kintner, Jr, all of Columbia, Mary Curtis and Edward Kintner of
Jefferson City and Marilyn Gibbon of Bismarck, Mo.; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa
Kintner; one sister, Carolyn Downey; and one grandchild, Holly Kintner.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, August 12, 2018
William Eugene
Johnson, 77, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at The
Neighborhoods care facility in Columbia.
Mr. Johnson will be
interred with military honors at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery,
Jacksonville, Mo. at a later date. The family of Butch invites friends
to a celebration of his life on Sunday, Sept. 2 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at
Agave Mexican Restaurant, 901 Safari Dr in Columbia.
Butch, as he was known by many, was born April
8, 1941, in Columbia to Wilson & Maxine (Merideth) Johnson. However,
after his first grandson called him “Boo” instead, that moniker stuck
for the last 32 years of his life.
Johnson was a standout athlete
in Mid-Missouri at Columbia Hickman (’59) and in various leagues,
including baseball, basketball and football-though he discovered his
true passion, golf, later in life.
Butch was a veteran of the US
Marine Corps and honors graduate from Central Methodist College in
Fayette. He spent the majority of his career with the US Postal Service,
retiring in 1999 after 30 years of service in Columbia and Sturgeon
offices.
Survivors that will miss his generous heart, dry wit and
unwavering support include his wife of 54 years, Bettie Johnson; sons,
Jeff Johnson of Springfield, Mo. and Jay Johnson of Columbia; brother,
Larre Johnson, of La Canada, Calif.; sister, Jody Ausmus of Centralia;
grandchildren Jacob, Grant, Rachael, Cassidy, Makenze and Savana; and
great-grandchildren Jack, Brooklyn, Sofia and Lincoln; and his two
puppies, Reo and Izzie.
Memorials are suggested to the Humane
Society or other animal service organization of your choice.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, Columbia.
Published by Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia
MO.
Harold D.
Hill, 92, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his
home in Columbia, MO.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 22,
2018 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services
will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Chester Heyer
officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military
honors.
Harold was born on April 14, 1926 in Columbia, MO the
son of Patton and Ethel (Haller) Hill who preceded him in death. He was
a veteran of the US Army Air Corps. He was married on March 2, 1945 in
Columbia, MO to Joyce Ray Johnson who preceded him death on July 30,
1992. He then married Cora (Welch) Hughes in Harrisburg, MO on April 27,
1994.
Harold was a member of Wilkes Blvd United Methodist Church
and retired from the United States Postal Service in 1977 as a
Supervisor.
Survivors include: his wife, Cora Hill of the home;
three sons, Jim Hill (Judy) of Columbia, MO, Steve Hill of Columbia, MO
and Ken Hill (Dana) of Centralia, MO; four grandchildren, Becky Quinn,
Todd Hill, Heather Hobaugh, Justin Hill; five great-grandchildren, Cole
Wiser, Trevor Hill, Shelby James, Gavyn Hill and Jacson Quinn; two
step-children, Carolyn Ivicsics and Charles Hughes and several extended
family, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in
death by one grandson, Ryan Hill; one brother, Arnold Hill; three
sisters, Wilmaette Armstrong, Wynonna Trimble and Imogene Woods and one
step-daughter, Dorothy Blumer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Columbia Senior Center, c/o Memorial
Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
Memorial Funeral Home.
Published
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Douglas L.
Jennings, 58, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at
home in the arms of his family.
There will be no public services.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Douglas
was born April 10, 1960 to Vernon and Peggy Ann Phillips Jennings.
On Dec. 24, 1988, he married Amber Soper.
He is survived by
his wife, Amber Jennings; daughter, Kendra Jennings; grandson, Gage
Callicott; and son, Douglas M. Jennings. Other survivors include his
father, Vernon (June) Jennings; sister, Terry Hume and her son, Corey
King; many others from the Jennings and Soper families including his
father-in-law, Stephen Soper; and mother-in-law Jacque Soper.
His
mother, Peggy Ann (Phillips) Jennings preceded him in death.
Online condolences may be made for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Nathaniel Burton
Blount, 24, of Columbia, passed away from natural causes on Thursday,
August 23, 2018, in the Chicago airport upon returning from a week of
adventure in Switzerland with his mother.
Visitation will be at
Missouri United Methodist Church Thursday, August 30 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
A casual celebration of life will be at Reynolds Alumni Center on
Friday, August 31 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Please check ParkerMillard.com for
more specific details on the Friday celebration of life.
He was
born Dec. 3, 1993.
Nathan graduated from Hickman High School in
2012. He was a member of the a cappella choir, participated as a theater
tech for many musicals and plays, and was the Drum Major for the Hickman
Marching Band. His senior year he was inducted into the Kewpie Hall of
Fame for Service receiving the Don Byers Service Award.
Nathan
was a true Tiger. In 2016 Nathan graduated from the University of
Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While at
Mizzou he played trumpet with Marching Mizzou. He served as a tour guide
as well as a training and professional development coordinator for the
Mizzou Tour Team welcoming prospective students. In his senior year, he
interned with Veteran’s United and was employed with them upon
graduation. He held many positions throughout his three years with VU,
and is currently employed as the Corporate Licensing Specialist at
Veteran’s United.
Nathan was an amazing son, brother, cousin,
friend and co-worker. He is remembered for his incredible generosity,
loving heart, amazing hugs, and spirit for life. He could connect with
souls of any age and touched many lives in his 24 years on this earth.
He loved music, theater, trivia, books, board games, Star Trek, Game of
Thrones, Dr. Who and anything that enhanced his knowledge of the world.
He loved all furry creatures especially his dog Ryker. He was an avid
Cardinals fan and lived for Mizzou football...always the first to yell
MIZ! He was truly a gift to this world and all he touched. As his
friends have said, “We have lost a star here on Earth!”
The
incredible outpouring from friends and family on social media carried so
many common themes emphasizing his smile, his big bear hugs, his gentle,
kind and caring nature and his love for life. He was a friend to
everyone he met and wanted to make the world a better place. He was
described as a giver, a man who lit up the room, and someone who always
knew the right thing to say or do for anyone in need. He was a
humanitarian who saw the injustices in our own country and the world,
working to make the world a better place. Many stated he was their best
friend and commented that he made them better people. Specific
sentiments expressed were: “My favorite gentle giant,” “a beautiful
soul,” “contagious kindness and happiness,” “pure goodness,” “he
enhanced the lives of everyone he came in contact with,” and “a fighter
for what is right.”
Nathan will be lovingly remembered by his
mother, Dr. Robin Blount; father, Mark Blount and wife, Janice Morris;
brothers, Dr. Lucas Blount and wife, Dr. Katie Blount, and Dr. Jacob
Blount; and step-brother, Garrie Morris. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins
that he was very close with also survive him.
Nathan lived a life
dedicated to service and helping others. In lieu of flowers, please make
memorial donations to Project Semicolon which supports suicide
prevention nationwide or Rainbow House which supports abused children
locally.
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.
Courtesy of the family, Monday,
September 10, 2018
La Verne Hughes,
Feb. 14, 1952 — Aug. 30, 2018
Longtime Columbia resident La Verne
Hughes died Aug. 30, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama, after long illness.
She was born Feb. 14, 1952. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree from Stephens College in 1974 and her Master of Education degree
from Lincoln University in 1980.
She was the author of two
fiction books: “The Trip of a Lifetime” (2012) and “If Only...” (2015).
She was also the author of one nonfiction work, “Our Homeless Deserve
Better” (2016). In February 2015, La Verne’s creative talent was
recognized by the Columbia Daily Tribune in an article entitled,
“Daughter Carries Family’s Creative Tradition Forward.”
La Verne
was the mother of three children, Travis Hughes, Kim Patton and Nicole
West. She was the grandmother of 10 grandchildren. She was known for her
warm smile, bubbly laughter and caring personality. She was a woman of
faith who lived it every day.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Vernon Hughes Jr., and grandfather, Vernon Hughes Sr., who were
noted African-American jazz musicians. Also preceding in her death was
her grandmother, Evelyna Hughes, and mother, Mable Slater.
La
Verne is survived by her three children; her stepmother, Charlotte
Hughes; her siblings, Abdullah (Stanley Hughes) Mulazim, Margaret Jo
Webb, Vernetta Hughes, Everette Hughes and Maria Hughes Dawson; and a
host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Celebration of Life for
La Verne Hughes will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at the Kingdom
Hall, 301 W. Smiley Lane, Columbia, MO.
Published Wednesday, September
5, 2018
Clint
Robert Welsh, 49, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
A private celebration of Clint’s life will be held in the near
future.
Clint was born August 8, 1969 to Robert and Judy Rybolt
Welsh in Boone County.
Clint left many close friends that were
very special to him.
Online condolences and tributes may be
shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Anna Ruth Ridgway
Yelvington, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at home in Columbia.
The funeral will be at Nilson Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Sept.
7 with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday.
She was born
March 11, 1928 to John Clayton Ridgway and Beulah Rice Ridgway, grew up
in Boone County, and graduated from Hickman High School in 1945.
She was married to Ruben L. Yelvington of East St. Louis. For years,
they published weekly newspapers in Illinois. after their divorce, she
moved back to Columbia to be closer to her extended family.
She
is survived by a son, Steve Yelvington of Savannah, Ga.; daughter, Linda
Yelvington of Potosi; grandchildren, Jeremy Yelvington of Austin, Texas
and Marta Yelvington of Savannah, Ga.; sister, Stella Ervin of San
Antonio; and brother, Larry Rippeto of Hallsville.
She is also
survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces in the Columbia area who
were important in supporting her in her final years.
She was
preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Hazel Dean Hitt and Mary
Niemeyer; and brothers, James Ridgway and Harry Rippeto.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published by Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary,
6464 Chippewa St, St. Louis MO 63109
“Doc” James R.
Seelbach, Sr. was born October 12, 1921 and passed away on Tuesday,
September 11, 2018 at the age of 96.
Beloved father of James
Richard Seelbach, Jr., Kevin Charles (Deborah) Seelbach and Keith Edward
Seelbach; loving grandfather of Ryan James (Sarah) Seelbach, Nicholas
Richard Seelbach, Kayla Ann Seelbach, Matthew John Seelbach and Julie
Ann Seelbach; special great-grandfather of Nelson Seelbach, Grace
Seelbach and Lani Schuster; dear brother of Robert William (Liesalotte)
Seelbach; former father-in-law of Sharon Seelbach and Susan Borgmann
Seelbach; preceded in death by parents, George William Seelbach and
Gertrude Seelbach (nee Sheller) and his former wife, the late Barbara
Louise Seelbach; an uncle to Robert Seelbach, Thomas Seelbach, Mary Jane
Dickson and Cathy Boruch and friend to many.
James graduated in
the first DVM class from the University of Missouri’s Veterinary School
in 1950, a World War II Veteran, a member of Optimist International, a
Scout Master and a member of American Veterinary Medical Association and
Heifer International.
Doctor Seelbach owned Haiglers Dog and Cat
Hospital and Seelbach Animal Hospital, both in University City, MO.
A special thanks to Delmar Gardens South for the wonderful care.
SERVICE: Funeral Service, Tuesday, September 18th, 10:00 am at
Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa St. at Watson. Interment to
follow with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National
Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 4 pm – 8 pm at Hoffmeister Colonial
Mortuary.
If desired donations in Dr. Seelbach’s name may be made
to Paws for Life Utah, P.O. Box 70; Heber City, UT 84032 www.pflu.org
his niece, Cathy Boruch’s Stray Rescue Organization.
Published Sunday, September 16, 2018
Merline M.
Tennyson, 98, of Columbia passed away on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at The
Neighborhoods.
A private graveside service will be held by the
family at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was born on Dec. 7, 1919 in
Boone County to Joseph W. and Stella (Crump) Murray. Merline married
Sherman Tennyson, Jr. on Sept. 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death.
Merline was employed by Lawlor Dist. for 14 years and then worked at
Stephens College for 17 years until her retirement in 1982. She was a
1938 Hickman graduate who enjoyed attending many reunions throughout the
years, and she was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 for 59
years.
Merline is survived by one sister, Martan Murray Heary of
Merriam, KS; two nieces, Judy Murray Gardner of Sikeston, and Laura
Heary Simmons of Kansas City; and one nephew, Kevin Lee Heary of Paola,
KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and
her brother Lawrence W. Murray.
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 Thursday, September 20, 2018
Stanley L.
Morris, 66, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 15,
2018 in Columbia.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in
Columbia City Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 21.
Stanley was born on
July 23, 1952 at Boone County Hospital the son of Alex Jackson Morris
and Francis Sue Morris who preceded him in death. He worked in Real
Estate most of his life and later moved to Warrensburg, to raise his
only child and son as a single father. He continued in real Eastate and
was a DJ for 90.9 The Bridge & The Eclectic Café.
Survivors
include his son, Paul Morris of San Antonio; one brother, Michael Morris
(Anne) of Columbia; one sister, Jackie Barnes (Carl) of Columbia; three
nieces, Karrla Sheridan, Kristie Settles, and Karla Rinehart; one
nephew, Blake Morris and ALOT of aunts, uncles and cousins (Morris’s,
Murray’s, Morrow’s, Hague’s and Howard’s).
Online condolences may
be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Eva Catherine
(Grindstaff) Hopfer, 98, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
at Lenoir in Columbia.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m.,
Monday, Oct. 1, at Eppell Chapel at Lenoir, with inurnment to follow in
Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia. Friends may gather from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
at Eppell Chapel before the service.
Eva was born August 17, 1920
in Boone County, to Elmer and Dovey Hazel Grindstaff. She entered the
family of God through Holy Baptism and conformation on Oct. 10, 1945 at
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, and on November 22,
1945, she married Norbert Hopfer at the same church. The Lord blessed
their marriage with one daughter; Joyce Sherer. In 1982, after 20 years,
she retired from the University of Missouri Memorial Hall reservations
department.
Survivors include her husband, Norbert; daughter,
Joyce (Don) Sherer of Independence; grandsons, Derrick (Stephanie)
Sherer of Overland Park, KS, and Ryan (Kylene) Sherer of Corning, NY;
four great-granddaughters, Carley, Sofia, Hanley, and Laurel Sherer.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frankie Grindstaff and
Lloyd Grindstaff; three sisters, Ina Sapp, Louise Mason, & Juanita
Bishop.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity
Lutheran Church 2201 W Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 or a charity of
your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, September 30, 2018
Doris June (Dixon)
Vorce, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at
University Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. She left this
world to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family and
friends. She was a unique woman who lived life fully and loved others
well.
Visitation for Doris will be held from 11:00 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 North
Garth Avenue in Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted in the
chapel at noon on the same day. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO at 2:00 p.m.
On Dec. 19, 1934, Doris
was born at City Hospital in St. Louis. She was the fourth child of Guy
and Fay Dixon who instilled in her the values of hard work, education,
and devotion to family. Her childhood was spent in St. Louis, and
Cahokia, IL with her parents and three older siblings. She attended
Hickman High School in Columbia, and graduated from Carbondale
(Illinois) High School in 1951.
On November 8, 1952, she and
Leonard Eugene “Gene” Vorce were married in Desoto, IL, a special union
that lasted fifty-six years until Gene’s passing in Oct. 2009.
Doris was a woman of great ability and determination who firmly believed
in the Bible verse, Ecclesiastes 9:10, which says, “Whatever your hand
finds to do, do it with all your might.” She played saxophone in grade
school and junior high and always managed to sit first chair and receive
Superior awards at State solo contest. While most people take four years
to complete high school, she managed high school in just three years.
When her boys were little, she was so meticulous about their care and
appearance that she took time to polish their shoes every morning.
Doris provided time, money, and devotion to everyone she loved. She
was her family’s head cheerleader and encouraged everyone to do his or
her best in whatever endeavors they chose. Some of her cheerleading
successes were Gene’s work, Mike’s music, Steve’s wrestling, Debbie’s
teaching, and Linda’s nursing. There were countless others as well.
Everyone was encouraged to attend college, and she provided moral and
financial support whenever necessary. Christmas and birthdays were very
special to her. She carefully planned these occasions so they would be
nice for everyone. Later in life, she helped both Mike and Steve start
businesses and worked part-time in Steve’s furniture store for many
years. She adored her grandchildren and encouraged each of them to do
well. She was always very proud when anyone accomplished something or
reached a goal in life.
Beginning the late 1950s, Doris began her
career as a public servant. She started as a secretary at the Granite
City (Illinois) Army Depot, then moved to the Mobility Equipment Command
in St. Louis in the mid-1960s. Once in St. Louis, she passed an entrance
exam designed for college graduates. Even though she was only a high
school graduate, she scored in the high 90s on the test and qualified
for a high-level position as a management analyst for the Army. Like
everything else she did in life, she excelled at this job as well,
receiving outstanding and superior performance ratings during her entire
career. In 1974, she started work at the Harry S. Truman Memorial
Veterans’ Hospital. She soon became the Chief of Accounting, and after
earning her associate’s degree, was promoted to the Assistant Chief of
Fiscal. As always, her job performance was rewarded with outstanding
performance awards. In 1989, after many years of dedicated service,
Doris retired from the VA.
Retirement was a wonderful time of
life for Doris. She spent lots of time with her husband, children, and
grandchildren. She and Gene traveled extensively, visiting forty-eight
of the fifty United States. She began painting landscapes and soon won
awards in art contests for her efforts. Doris always loved to dance and
developed a love for clogging and line dancing. During their annual
visit to Florida every winter, Doris became the main choreographer and
dance teacher for the annual talent shows put on by the little community
where she and Gene stayed. Her interests expanded into the area of
genealogy. She investigated public records extensively and then
assembled books for each branch of her and Gene’s family trees. Some of
her research goes back three hundred years. She developed a keen
interest in floral arranging and provided floral arrangements for each
of her grandchildren’s weddings. She continued to use this hobby by
preparing floral arrangements so that the family graves could have fresh
flowers each Memorial Day. She and Gene had a small place in Florida
where they lived January, February, and March each winter. They also had
a small house on the Lake of the Ozarks and spent many hours in nice
weather relaxing on their boat dock or puttering around the lake on
their pontoon boat.
Doris always loved poodles. She had her first
two poodles in the 1960s and 1970s. After that, she developed a love for
her son’s two poodles. When Gene died, she located a miniature poodle
puppy and fell in love once again. Once they met, Suzee became Doris’s
constant companion and friend for the remainder of Doris’s life. As with
all other things in life, Doris doted on her dog and made sure she had
the best food, toys, and medical care.
Doris is survived by two
sons and two daughters-in-law, Mike and Debbie Vorce of Granite City,
IL, and Steve and Linda Vorce of Columbia; four grandchildren and their
spouses, Madrigal (Arth) Brown of Utqiagviq, AK, Sheila (Nathan) Garten
of Columbia, Jonathan (Toni) Vorce of Granite City, IL, and Brian
(Mallory) Vorce of St. Charles; 11 great-grandchildren, Aria Brown, Arth
Brown IV, Michael Vorce, Lucie Garten, Olivia Garten, Jacqueline Vorce,
Aurora Brown, Vanessa Vorce, Charlotte Vorce, Kasiah Brown, and Landon
Vorce; sister-in-law, Beulah Shelton of Clive, IA; nieces and nephews;
great-nieces and great-nephews; her very good friend, Donna Boggs; and
her faithful canine companion, Suzee.
She was preceded in death
by her husband of fifty-six years, Leonard Eugene “Gene” Vorce; dad and
mom, Guy Oscar and Fay Dixon; sister, Kathryn McPheeters; and brothers,
Benny Dixon and Jack Dixon.
In lieu of flowers, Doris’s family
requests that donations be made to the My Life Clinic, 802 North
Providence Road, Suite 2, Columbia, MO 65201.
Online condolences
and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Provided by family of Mary Schulte, November
11, 2018
Mary
Margaret (Schulte) Marischen died on September 27, 2018 in Orlando,
Florida, after battling pancreatic cancer. She was 73.
Mary was
born on February 20, 1945 in Eugene, Missouri. She graduated from
Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri and graduated from Stephens
College in Columbia with a BFA Degree in piano.
Mary had a 35
year career with McLane Company, with her most recent position as Human
Resources Manager in Orlando, Florida. She was the recipient of the
prestigious Star Award which is presented by the corporate office of
McLane Company to one Human Resources Manager per year in recognition of
distinguished leadership. Her employment with McLane took her to Denver,
Tacoma, San Bernadino, Danville, Illinois and Orlando.
Mary was
a member of Sweet Adelines in Simi Valley, California. While with this
organization, she performed with her quartet at Royal Albert Hall in
London, England.
Mary is survived by her son, Jason Marischen,
daughter-in-law, Vikki Marischen and grandson, Kaden Marischen of
Tucson, Arizona. She is also survived by her sisters, Judith Horvath of
Hinsdale, Illinois and Rebecca Behrens of Castle Rock, Colorado;
sister-in-law, Joyce Schulte of Columbia, Missouri and her former
husband, Kenneth Marischen of Phoenix, Arizona.
In addition, Mary
is survived by two nieces: Abby (Jim) Sheehan of Flossmoor, Illinois and
Amy (Sandy) Culbertson of The Villages, Florida; three nephews: Carl
(Cherie) Schulte of California, Dennis (Ruth) Schulte of Maryland and
Michael Mitchell of Illinois; five great nieces and four great nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Lela and Otto Schulte of
Columbia, Missouri; her brother, David Schulte of Columbia, Missouri;
two brothers-in-law, Robert Behrens of Castle Rock, Colorado and John
Horvath of Hinsdale, Illinois.
Published Sunday, October 7, 2018
Doris L. Sharpe
left this earth on Sept. 30, 2018, at her home in Harrisburg, Missouri.
Doris was tenacious, hard-working and loving woman who liked to make
everyone laugh. She was the youngest daughter of Floyd and Edith
Chipley. She was born Feb. 28, 1935, at her home in Boone County,
Missouri. She had three older sisters, Virginia (died at the age of
two), Betty and Helen. Doris graduated from Hickman High School in May
of 1953 and was very proud to be a Kewpie.
At Doris’ wishes, she
will be cremated with no services. Contributions are suggested to the
Harrisburg Bulldog Foundation, specifically Harrisburg High School
Cheerleading.
She married Albert T. Wise Jr. in June of 1954.
From that union, they had four children, Doral Wise, Teresa Rapp, Sheri
Wise and Alysa Wyatt. Doris managed and ran Albert Wise Plumbing and
many of their other businesses. Albert preceded her in death in December
of 1975. After Albert’s death, she continued to run their farm,
including raising tobacco. She also worked at Midway Truck Stop and
Sam’s Club.
In May of 1993, Doris married Lynn N. Sharpe (the
love of her life) in Omaha, Nebraska. They moved back to Columbia in
1999 to be closer to her family. They finally settled back on the farm
in Rocheport, Missouri. Lynn preceded her in death in September of 2011.
In November of 2017, her sister and best friend, Helen Lee passed,
and Doris was never the same. Doris talked to Helen for several hours
each day since 1993 after a promise she made to Helen’s husband, Henry.
Helen’s daughter, Nancy Atkinson, was like another daughter to Doris;
Nancy and her son Chris (Doris’ “number one man”) and Nancy’s husband
Terry helped Alysa’s family immensely in Doris’ final days.
Doris
lived with her daughter Alysa, son-in-law Tim, and grandchildren Gracie
and Cole Williams since November of 2015. Gracie nicknamed Doris
“Doe-Doe” and that name was what she wanted to go by. Doris loved all of
her grandchildren (Kimberly and Carl Wise, Brittany, Ashley, Lindsay,
Mackensay Rapp, Josh Vineyard, Amanda Creason and Gracie and Cole
Williams); granddog Fireball and her precious companion, Rascal. Doris
also had nine great-grandchildren.
Contributions can be made to
Clark’s Chapel in New Franklin in care of Nilson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at:
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Sunday, October 14, 2018
Austin Reed
Winkelmann, 21, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, after a sudden
illness.
At the request of the family, Austin’s memorial will be
held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 301 West Smiley Lane,
Columbia, 65202 on Oct. 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a gathering
at 4pm before the service at the Winkelmann’s house, if you would like
to attend.
Born in St. Louis, on July 13, 1997, he was the son of
Gary and Rachel (Brigmann) Winkelmann. Following graduating from Hickman
High School, Austin attended Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, IA, where
he graduated second in his class with a degree in Laser & Optics
Technology. He left his loving family and moved to Nashua, NH recently
to work for BAE systems as an Optical Tech 3.
Anyone who met
Austin, knew that he was always the most fun-loving and friendly person
in the room. He had one of the purest souls, with a huge heart. He
always cared more for others than himself. He enjoyed being with his
three brothers when he could, playing video games and video messaging
with them and his friends. Austin’s love for his family was always
apparent. His positive attitude and his happy-go-lucky, loving spirit
will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Besides his loving
parents, Austin is survived by his three brothers, Joshua Winkelmann,
Noah Winkelmann and Dakota Winkelmann; his paternal grandparents, Joseph
and Mary Winkelmann of Edwardsville, IL; his maternal grandparents, Earl
and Jean Brigmann of Florissant.
Published Sunday, November 11, 2018
Stanley Yates
Dallam, 67, of Columbia passed away Friday, Oct 5, 2018 at his home.
Stan’s request was for cremation. He was entombed in Jacksonville,
MO, receiving full military honors arising from his military duties.
Stan was born Jan. 22, 1951 in Columbia to the late W.R. and Anna
Dallam. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1969.
Stan was a
finish carpenter and a master of many trades. He enjoyed gardening and
working on old cars. He would have the hood up on your car before you
pulled in the driveway. He had a passion for antiques and loved finding
unique objects.
He is survived by a son, Andy Griffith; and
sister Sherry Bohannon; two grandchildren, Alijah and Alexia Griffith of
Columbia; and two nieces, Marti Richards of St. Charles and Marci
Mitchell of Columbia; and his beloved dog Tubig.
Memorial
contributions to Central MO Honor Flight c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel,
1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202.
Published
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
William (Bill)
Levacy, 76, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
A
Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11,
at Nilson Funeral Home.
Bill was born August 27, 1942 in
Columbia, the son of Arthur and Wilma Grissom Levacy. He married
Elizabeth Coose August 14, 1960. They celebrated their 58th anniversary
August 2018.
Bill went to work in 1972 with GTE and retired from
Century Link in 2015 working there 43 years.
He loved fishing and
being with family and getting to know and love his great-granddaughter,
Sara.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Tracy
Skaggs (Donnie). Their daughters, Hannah and Samantha (Sam). Daughter,
Diana Barron (James); and their son Kyle (Maggi); and Kyle’s daughter,
Sara. He is also survived by step-grandchildren, Katie and Casey; four
step-great-grandchildren, Chloe, Derek, Matthew, and Aliya; two sisters,
Dorothy Smith (Frank) and Barbara Ott (Bill).
He was preceded in
death by his parents; one sister, Judy; and her son Michael.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boone Hospital Center Hospice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at:
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Friday, October 12, 2018
Olan McGee, 89, went
home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.
Funeral Services
will be Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until time for the service. Burial
will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Olan was born August 30,
1929 in Warrenton to Robert and Sophia Tubbising McGee and they preceded
him in death. On Sept. 27, 1947 he married Betty J. Henry and she
preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 2013. He was a member of Northwood
Baptist Church. Olan was employed with Stephens College as Building
Supervisor for a number of years and then retired from Columbia Public
Schools as Safety Coordinator.
Survivors include five sons,
Steve, Dan, Duane, Kenneth, and Mark (Lisa); eight grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Hall.
He was also
preceded in death by two grandchildren; and two siblings, Wilbur McGee
and Opal Jones.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Northwood
Baptist Church, Building Fund, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N.
Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences and tributes
may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Norma Juanita
Foreman, 86 of Nebo, IL passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Boone
Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM
on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Nebo Church of Christ in Nebo, IL.
Interment will follow at the Nebo Cemetery. There will be a visitation
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Niebur Funeral Home in
Pittsfield, IL.
Norma was born Dec. 23, 1931 on a farm near
Dixon, to Otto P. and Minnie C. Boucher Alexander. She married her
husband of over 63 years, Burdell Foreman on Easter Sunday, April 10,
1955 in Centralia, and he survives.
Norma attended grade school
in Dixon, Missouri and was a 1949 graduate of Hickman High School in
Columbia. Norma attended the University of Missouri for 2 years and
transferred to the Washington University in St. Louis to complete her
Registered Nursing Degree. She started her nursing career at Barnes
Hospital in St. Louis. After a year she was asked to work at the Pike
County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, MO. She later worked for the Pike
County Home Health Dept. and then Norma found her work home, going to
work at Illini Community Hospital for over 20 years. After retiring she
helped fill in at the University of Missouri Hospitals and clinics when
they were shorthanded. Norma was a nurse for over 40 years and still
enjoyed getting together monthly with her retired nursing friends.
Norma will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was very important to her and
family always came first. She will be lovingly remembered for her
homemade cinnamon rolls. Norma also enjoyed gardening and canning. She
liked to crochet and was very interested in her family genealogy. Norma
was a longtime member of the Nebo Church of Christ. She was also a
member of the Pike County Home Extension and a past 4-H leader when her
daughters were young.
Surviving are her husband, Burdell; two
daughters Diana (Jim) Inman of Columbia, and Elaine (Mike) Moore, of
Columbia; three grandchildren, Andrew (Krista) Moore of Columbia,
Benjamin (Marybeth Wilson) Moore of Dillon, MT, and Alison (Tyler Sims)
Moore of Columbia; one great-grandchild Abigal Moore. Also surviving are
one brother Ronald (Phyllis) Alexander, of Marshall; and two sisters
Marilyn (Richard) Hamilton of Hallsville, and Carolyn Marshall of
O’Fallon.
She was preceded in the death by her parents; and one
brother, Maurice Alexander.
Published
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Ronald Hargus
Bartlett, 74, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at home in Columbia
after battling Alzheimer’s and other health issues.
A celebration
of life will be held at a later date.
Ron was born Dec. 10, 1943
in Ripley, MS to Martha Alvis and J. H. Bartlett. He is survived by his
wife, Lyria. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 24
of this year.
Ron’s family moved to Columbia in 1955 when J.H.
became Administrator of Boone County Hospital. He attended Jeff Junior
and Hickman High School, where he played multiple sports and was on the
Kewpie State Champion Basketball team in 1962. Ron graduated from the
University of Missouri with a B.A. in English in 1966 and a J.D. in
1969. He was inducted with his 1964 Baseball team into the University of
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He practiced law in Texas and Missouri for
almost 50 years and loved curing hams to share with his courthouse
friends.
Ron loved and supported amateur sports and wanted to
provide opportunities for everyone to be involved. His endless hours of
volunteered time serving on boards and committees resulted in numerous
awards including the USA Baseball’s Amateur Coach of the Year for the
State of Missouri in 1996. Ron was instrumental in improvements to
Daniel Boone Little League and the construction of the Rock Bridge High
School Softball/Baseball Complex.
Memorials are suggested to
youth sports organizations or the Columbia Public Schools Foundation,
where he and Lyria were inducted into the Hall of Leaders as Outstanding
Volunteers in 2012.
Ron leaves behind his wife; four children,
Brannon (Amy), Taylor (Michelle), Spencer (Johanna) and Lyria (Brook
Harlan); seven grandchildren, Hadley, Parker, Graham, Bridget, Braden,
Lily and Drake; a brother Tom Bartlett (Pat) of Jeff City; three
nephews; and numerous players he coached over the years.
Published Saturday, October 20, 2018
Garry Lee “Mike”
Mitchell, 58, of Columbia, passed away on October 16, 2018.
A
funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at
Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Interment will be at Rockbridge
Cemetery.
He was born June 7, 1960 in Columbia, to the late John
X. and Victoria (Warren) Mitchell.
“Mike” was a graduate of
Hickman High School. On May 19, 1979, he married the love of his life,
Marcella “Susie” Gray, who preceded him in death. He was employed at the
University of Missouri as a custodian for over 40 years. He was a
faithful member and usher of Christian Chapel. He and his wife also
owned and operated their own Janitorial business for several years.
Mike shared a love for muscle cars and found great pleasure in
watching his sons, Michael and Garry, customizing their cars and
attending car shows. Not his passions, but he delighted in the passion
his sons had for fishing and hunting. Mike was a joy to those around
him. Even though he was quiet by nature, once you got him talking, he
would talk for days. At family gatherings Mike always took time to chat
with everyone and held non-stop conversations catching up on how they
were doing.
He is survived by three children, Michael Mitchell,
Garry Mitchell and Latoshia Hayes, all of Columbia; sisters, Rosie
Turner Warren, Linda (Lawrence) Kelly, Linda D. Mitchell; brothers, John
Henry Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, Ronald Mitchell, all of Columbia, Carl
Mitchell of Phoenix; grandchildren, Aiden Thompson, Johlon Hayes,
Lamareona Hayes.
Preceded in death by his wife; both parents; and
sister, Patrice Mitchell. Mike considered his in-law parents, the late
Jack and Josephine Gray, as a second set of parents. He referred to them
as “Mom and Pop”. He also considered his sister and brother in laws as
more than in-laws. We were blessed with genuine sisterly and brotherly
connections and interest and love for one another. Mike had a great love
for family and the blessing of the Lord.
In lieu of flowers
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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, October 24, 2018
Andrew W. Uren,
Jr., 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Hot Springs, AR.
Services were previously held.
He was born in Columbia, on Nov.
10, 1924, to Dr. Andrew W. and Carol B. (Voos) Uren. He was the oldest
of four children.
Mr. Uren graduated in 1943 from Hickman High
School in Columbia. During the war, he worked in a munitions plant in
South Bend, IN, where he met his future wife, Joyce Teague, of
Pocahontas, AR. They were married March 17, 1945. The couple had two
children.
Following the end of the war, they lived in Pocahontas,
AR, before moving to Columbia, and eventually to Fayette, where they
lived until 1968. Mr. Uren worked at Kemp Chevrolet where he did auto
body work and repair. He also worked for the City of Fayette, owned an
implement business and for several years operated the local bowling
alley. In 1968, they moved to West Bend, IA, where he worked with his
brother in his veterinary practice and also for the West Bend Coop. In
1980, they moved to Springfield, AR where he owned and operated A&A
Sharp Shop until his retirement.
Mr. Uren loved to fish. He
played many games of cribbage in his later years and put together many
jigsaw puzzles. He was also an avid reader and passed his love of books
to his children.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his
parents; two brothers, William and John; and his sister, Margaret.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Andrew W.
Uren Ill and his wife, Kate, of Morrilton, AR, his daughter, Carol
Meyer, and her husband, Ken, of Spencer, IA; six grandchildren, Adrianne
Crow and her husband Jay, of Morrilton, AR, Drew Uren of Springfield,
AR, Heather Uren of Cairo, Christopher Meyer of Spirit Lake, IA, Dustin
Meyer and his wife, Stephanie, of Rogersville, AL, and Chase Meyer of
Sutherland, IA; six great-grandchildren, Weston, Wyatt, Hailey, Logan,
Melonie and Lilly; and many nieces and nephews.
Service and
arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home #5 Bruce St,
Morrilton AR 72110 501 354-1638.
Online guestbook
www.bobnealandsons.com.
Published
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Andrew William
Helmreich, 28, of Columbia, passed away tragically in an automobile
accident on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Andrew was born on Oct. 13,
1990, in Columbia, Missouri to Donald and Carla (Graves) Helmreich. He
graduated from Hickman High School in 2009. Andrew was one month away
from completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Columbia
College, and he was currently the Delivery Manager of the family
business at Downtown Appliance Home Center.
Andrew proudly served
his nation for five years in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of
Sergeant/E5. On June 5, 2012, he reported to 11B/Direct Fire Infantryman
One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning, GA. Upon graduation
from OSUT, Andrew attended and graduated from the Basic Airborne Course
and proceeded to Fort Bragg, NC, where he was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT),
82nd Airborne Division (ABN DIV) and 1st Battalion, 504th PIR, 1st BCT,
82nd ABN DIV. He deployed with 1-504 PIR to Afghanistan in support of
combat operations from February-November 2014. He finished his services
with 1-504 PIR and was Honorably Discharged on June 4, 2017.
Andrew’s military awards and decorations are as follows: Army
Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign
Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army
Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman
Badge, Parachutist Badge and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Andrew graduated from the following military schools: 11B OSUT, Basic
Airborne Course, Basic Leader Course and the U.S. Army Sniper Course.
He was the Vice President of the Student Veteran’s Group at Columbia
College, a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club, a member of the local
VFW Post 280 and their motorcycle group as well as a member of the
Columbia United Church of Christ.
Andrew will be lovingly
remembered by his father, Don Helmreich (Linda Simmons) of Boonville;
sister, Lauren Helmreich of Columbia; maternal grandmother, Helen Graves
of Columbia; aunts and uncles, John (Linda) Graves, Phil (Janey) Graves,
all of Columbia, Glenda (Jeff) Munson of Centralia, Jan Palmer of
Ashland, Rhea Helmreich of Boonville.
Andrew is being welcomed
with open arms by his mother Carla Helmreich, who passed away on January
18, 2010, as well as his grandparents, James “Bill” Graves (2018) and
Herb and Wilma Lou Helmreich (2000).
Andrew was always one to
joke around or make others laugh. He had an infectious smile. He loved
being with his family and friends and especially his dog, Roxy. Andrew
was always there for his family in a time of need. He enjoyed giving his
sister, Lauren, a hard time, and just as much to his Dad, Donnie. In his
spare time, he enjoyed traveling, being outside, hunting and fishing and
he had a true passion for shooting.
The family will receive
friends from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Parker-Millard
Funeral Services, 12 E. Ash Street, Columbia. Funeral service will be at
Columbia United Church of Christ on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at 10:00
a.m. Interment will be following at St. John’s United Church of Christ
Cemetery, in Billingsville, MO.
In lieu of flowers please make
memorial donations to the Student Veterans Group at Columbia College in
c/o of Parker-Millard Funeral Service or online at
my.ccis.edu/helmreich.
Arrangements are under the directions of
Parker-Millard Funeral Services and Crematory 12 East Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left on line at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published Saturday, October 27, 2018
Brenda Joyce
Davison, 60, of Columbia, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 24,
2018.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.
28, at Parker-Millard Funeral Services. Interment will follow at
Columbia Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held afterward at Logboat
Brewing.
She was born on March 23, 1958 to Dean and Loretta
(Fisher) McCann in Columbia. In 1963, Brenda’s mother Loretta married
Dave Duncan who raised her.
Brenda graduated from Hickman High
School in 1976. She worked at 63 Diner from 1991-2004, owned and
operated Sun and Sea Tanning Salon from 2004-2014, and was employed at
Aldi since 2014.
She will be remembered for her unwavering love
for Jesus and unconditional love for her family. Brenda had endless love
and compassion for everyone she met. She never knew a stranger—she had a
charismatic personality and the most empathetic heart. Anyone who met
her could not deny that they walked away a changed person. She always
had a big, beautiful smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she
met. The world will forever be a better place because of the work that
God did through her. Everyone who knew her knew this, “She was to
blessed to be stressed and to anointed to be disappointed.”
She
is survived by her husband, Jack (J.D.) Davison of Callaway County;
mother, Loretta Duncan of Columbia; children, Matt (Joy) Davison, Micki
(Cale) Kliethermes of Columbia; brothers and sisters, Paul McCann, Linda
McCann, Karen Shultz, Tommy McCann, Kenny McCann, Ray McCann, Stacy
Harris and Marlise Loveal; grandchildren, Alexis Kliethermes, Ellie
Shaw, Henry Kliethermes, Juliana Kliethermes, Cassie Mahon, Alicia
Brooks; great-grandchild, Paisley Mahon.
She was proceeded in
death by her fathers, David Duncan and Dean McCann.
In lieu of
flowers, please make memorial donations to Joyce Meyers
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Arrangements are under the
directions of Parker-Millard Funeral Services and Crematory 12 Ash
Street, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be
left online at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Gerald David Elder,
81, of Long Beach, MS, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Monday, Oct.
26, 2018.
Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
on Monday, Nov. 5, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian
Burial following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Gerald was born on Dec. 1, 1936 in Columbia, to Marion
and Hattie (Marsh) Elder. He attended Hickman High School.
He was
a baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1954-56. He began
working as a fire fighter with the City of Columbia Fire Department on
Sept. 10, 1958. He was promoted to Lieutenant in December of 1971 and
ended his firefighting career after 27 years when he retired on August
1,1985. From 1985 to 2005, Gerald was an over the road truck driver,
accumulating over 2 million miles on his books.
Gerald was
survived by wife of 63 years, Geraldine Elder; brother, Robert;
daughters, Scharolette and Regina; five grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements are pending under the directions of Parker-Millard Funeral
Services and Crematory 12 East Ash Street Columbia, MO 65203 (573)
449-4153.
Condolences may be left on line at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published Saturday, October 31, 2018
Loren Wayne Rice, 72,
of Eldon went to be with Lord on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, surrounded by
his family at home.
Family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00
a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at New Life Assembly of God Church in Barnett.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at New Life
Assembly of God Church with Rev. J. D. Montgomery officiating. Interment
will follow at Greenmoore Memorial Gardens in Barnett. Expressions of
sympathy may be made to the New Life Assembly of God Church.
He
was born on March 1, 1946 in Ashland, the son of Robert Lewis and Lois
Pearl (Dozier) Rice, who preceded him in death. He was united in
marriage on Oct. 7, 1983 in Columbia, to Tami Rodgers, who survives of
the home.
He was the owner and operator of Midtown Car Care in
Eldon from 1986-2018 with his wife, Tami. His love for people and his
generous smile will be truly missed by all of those he served throughout
the years.
Loren loved the Lord. He was a faithful member of the
New Life Assembly of God Church with his wife, Tami by his side. He
enjoyed hunting with his grandchildren and the peace the outdoors
brought to his soul. He was a avid fan of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball
and cheered for them even through the rough times. Most of all, Loren
loved and treasured his family. The memories they made will be forever
cherished and remembered.
He is also survived by one son, Matthew
(Heidi) Rice of Camdenton; two daughters, Leslie (Donnie) Bittle of
Eugene and Amber Buzzell of Kentucky; and four grandchildren, Caitlyn,
Caleb, Megan, and Natalie.
He was also preceded in death by one
brother, Larry Rice; and one sister, Faye Robinett.
Arrangements
are under the direction of MILLARD-REKUS Family Funeral Chapel, 902 East
North Street, Eldon, MO 65026 (573) 392-3351.
Condolences may be
left online for the family at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Friday, November 2, 2018
Howard Earl Durk,
103, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at Solstice
Senior Living.
Friends will be received from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 2, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Funeral Service will
be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Parker-Millard Funeral
Service. Interment with full military honors will follow in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
He was born in Boone County, on Oct. 9, 1915, to
William N. Durk and Pearl P. Durk. His younger years were spent in
Hallsville before moving to Columbia where he attended Hickman High
School. In the early 1940′s, Howard worked at the Columbia Ice Plant
where he was named “Most Handsome Ice Man”. He later worked for LaCrosse
Lumber Company.
From 1943 to 1945, Howard served in the U.S. Navy
aboard the battleship USS Arkansas in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Upon
returning home, Howard worked for Missouri Farmers Association in the
tire division. He later transferred to Shelter Insurance where he
retired after 35 years as a claims supervisor.
In 1936, he
married Jewel Johnson who preceded him in death in 2001. They were
long-time members of First Baptist Church.
Howard is survived by
one son, Nelson (Debby) Durk of Columbia; and two daughters Betty (Bill)
Dowdy of Springfield and Deb (Steve) Snellen of Columbia. He is also
survived by four grandchildren, Patrick (Stacy) Duncan, Keith (Erin)
Dowdy, Beau Durk, and Ashlen (Collin) Hayward, and three
great-grandchildren, Brenna Duncan, Parker Hayward, and Kelce Dowdy.
At the age of 92, Howard married Victoria Groff, and she survives.
He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, and he
enjoyed tomato gardening, woodworking, volunteering at The Wardrobe and
taking football tickets at Faurot Field until he was 90. His smile, wit,
humor, and loving personality inspired family and friends throughout his
life. The family would like to extend special gratitude to Heather Moore
of Hearts in Harmony and her staff for their kindness and compassion.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the charity of the Alzheimer’s
Association.
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, November 11, 2018
Martha “Marty” Marie
Cottle-Featherstone passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
There
will be a Celebration of Martha’s life on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the
Holiday Inn Executive Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. All family and friends
are invited to attend.
Martha Featherstone was born to Ferd and
Eunice Cottle in Columbia, on April 1, 1940. She was a graduate of
Hickman High school in 1958 and The Kansas City School of Cosmetology.
She spent all of her adult years being an amazing mother, wife,
Cosmetologist and later in life an entrepreneur of Phillippe’s where she
remained as owner/operator until she retired in 2006.
Martha was
known to most as “Marty” and she loved spending time with her family,
gardening and animals. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and was
very proud to be a part of “The Kewpie Girls”. Martha was the definition
of what it means to be strong woman decades before it became nationally
recognized and celebrated.
She was preceded in death by both of
her parents, Ferd and Eunice Cottle; brother Charlie Cottle; her
daughter Beth Paige; brother-in-law Larry Brooker; and niece Lori
Brooker.
She is survived by husband, Glenn Featherstone; sister
Joyce Brooker of Lenexa KS; her sons, Mark Featherstone (Dee) and Guy
Hulen both of Columbia; granddaughters Karrigan Hulen and Kayla
Patterson of Indianapolis, IN and Cerridwen Bunyea and Briana Tonnsen of
Columbia. She was a proud aunt to, Susan Fritz, Meg Wienberg, Trevor
Cottle and Leslie Nehring; and many great nephews and nieces
Being an avid animal lover and opposed to a traditional memorial, Marty
requested that any gifts or condolences be made in the form of a
donations to: Central MO Humane Society, In honor of Martha “Marty”
Featherstone, 616 Big Bear Blvd. Columbia, MO 65202.
Published by Trahan Family Funeral Home,
Pensacola, Florida
Barbara J. Street (August 31, 1953 –
November 2, 2018)
Barbara J.
Street, 65, of Pensacola, FL went to be with the Lord on November 2,
2018. She was born in Columbia, MO to her loving parents Curtis and
Betty Aufranc.
Barbara was a bright and successful woman, who
obtained her master’s degree from FSU in Social Work. She also was a
Veteran of the Army Reserves. Barbara was a Christian who attended
Victory Assembly of God.
She is preceded in death by her father
and mother, Curtis and Betty Aufranc
Barbara leaves to cherish
her memories her soul mate and husband of 43 years, Dennis Street; their
three children, Heather (Brad) Keller, Holly (Bill) Musick, and Ben
(Jasmine) Street; brother, Dave (Tina) Aufranc; grandchildren, Rebekah
Renner, Haley Keller, Mykah Keller, Jake Musick, Drew Musick, Chase
Musick, Mackenzie Holland, Nevaeh Street, Madison Kelly, and Arya
Street; nephew Tyler Aufranc; niece, Hannah Aufranc, and many friends;
aunts; uncles; cousins.
A going home service will be held on
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Victory Assembly of God starting at 11:00
a.m. The address is 1895 Victory Road, Cantonment, FL 32533.
Immediately following the services, family and friends are invited to
join for lunch as the church. To send flowers to the family of
Barbara Jane Street, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Published by Johnson County Funeral Chapel &
Memorial Gardens 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park KS 66210
Wanda Hermann-Verbeck
peacefully passed on from this life November 2, 2018 at Hospice House in
Olathe, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Richard Verbeck. They
were best friends for 45 years, married in 2002 and remained loving and
caring to each other into their golden years. Also surviving is daughter
Stephanie Brennecke (husband Kirk Brennecke), and daughter Jenifer Kyte
(partner Eileen Casper).
At the age of 15, she began a lifelong
love of floral arranging while working at her mother's flower shop in
Columbia, Missouri. While a student at the University of Missouri, she
was a member of the cheerleading squad and a finalist for the Miss
Mizzou Pageant. She was also a dance instructor at the Peeler Studio in
Columbia during this time.
Wanda met her first husband Jerry
Hermann, a fellow student at Mizzou and member of the Kappa Sigma
fraternity. After leaving Mizzou, Wanda became a flight attendant for
North American Airlines. Wanda left the airline after she and Jerry
decided to begin a family. However, she remained quite active as a
campfire leader, golfer, bowler, softball coach, block mother, PTA
president, organizer of the first Headstart in Johnson County, Kansas,
square dancer, and animal rights advocate as well as dog trainer.
Unfortunately, Jerry passed away suddenly in 1996. A loving
compassionate wife, mother, and friend.
In lieu of flowers she
requested donations to Mo-Kanpetpartners.org, a non-profit organization
specializing in hospice therapy dogs.
Published by Houser Millard Funeral Home, 2613 W Main St, Jefferson
City MO 65109
Obituary for Nasir
Ali Smith
Nasir Ali Smith, 14, of Columbia, passed away on
November 6, 2018, in Columbia. He was born on December 16, 2003, in St.
Louis, to Yashim Duran Smith and Tawna Nicole Woods.
Nasir
attended Hickman High School and was currently being home schooled. He
was a Hickman Scholar and an outstanding Columbia Raiders CYFO player.
Nasir was smart, fearless and had an amazing smile. He enjoyed playing
football, listening to music and eating barbecue. He cherished the times
spent with his brothers, especially playing PlayStation. Most of all
Nasir loved his family with all his heart.
He is survived by his
mother: Tawna Nicole Woods (Nathan Bracy) of Columbia; his father:
Yashim Duran Smith (Katina Griffin) of Jefferson City; two brothers:
Yashim M. Smith (Maun Shaker) and Tyrik Smith, both of Columbia;
grandparents: Robert Woods, Melvin Smith, Debra Brooks and Barbara
Smith; uncles: Edward Bailey, Ameir Smith (Latisha), and Rachel Schanuth
(Daniel); aunt: Amanda Woods (T.J. Chandler); niece: London Smith;
cousins: Jillian Schanuth, Kennedy Schanuth, Logan Chandler, Arsim
Smith, Ahmad Smith, Joy Smith and A.J. Smith and Raven Brooks; and many,
many family and friends. Nasir was preceded in death by his grandmother:
Melody Wilson; great-grandmothers: Leona Wilson and Ruth Thomas; aunt:
Toni Brooks and cousin: Hunter Chandler.
Friends will be received
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the
Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Interment
will follow Hawthorn Memorial Garden. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to the family of Nasir Smith through a Go Fund Me account
established by the funeral home at http://www.gofundme.com/nasir-smith
Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral
Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, Missouri 65109. (573)
636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Thursday, November 15, 2018
John C. “Babe”
Martin, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8,2018 at
University of Missouri Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1:00 p.m. at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia. A
visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at H.T.
May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.
Arrangements are under the
direction of HT May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.
Published Thursday, November
15, 2018
Gregory
“Joe” Barkwell, 59, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
Visitation Thursday, Nov. 15, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a Memorial
Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Parker-Millard Funeral Service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral
Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203; 573-449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published Wednesday, November 14, 2018
William H. Elder, Jr.,
91, a lifelong member of Columbia, passed away Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 at
his home.
A Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov.
15, at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO,
friends may gather from 9:30-10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
William was born August 25, 1927 in Columbia to William Elder, Sr. and
Hattie Carnes. He was a 1945 graduate of Hickman High School and worked
for LaCrosse Lumber before serving in the US Army. He served in Japan
from 1950-52 servicing Jeeps in the Motor pool. Upon his return in 1952,
we went back to work for LaCrosse until 1953, when he married Donna
Fulkerson in Kansas City. He then went to work for the US Postal Service
as a Rural Route Carrier. He carried mail for over 30 years before
retiring in 1982. After retirement, he went to work for DBC Rentals
taking care of maintenance and repairs. He was active in the community,
serving in the VFW and American Legion where he was a past Grand
Commander, he was a member of the Knights Templar and Twilight Lodge
#114.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna Elder;
children, Craig Elder of Columbia, Lisa (John) Victor of Moberly, Jeff
(Gail) Elder of O’Fallon, and Cindy (Les) Acton of Columbia; eight
grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremy Elder, Brandon (Nicole) Elder, Shawna
Victor, Ashley and Amber Elder, Amanda (Justin) Melvin, and Dalton
Acton; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents; brothers, John and Floyd Elder; and sister Jewell Bledsoe
preceded him in death.
Online condolences may be left for the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Jennifer Lynn
Temple, 44, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 in
Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from
10:00-11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow
at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with L. Davis officiating.
Jenny was born on Oct. 13, 1974 in Little Rock, AR the daughter of David
Temple and Linda Jeffus. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1992
and then was a 2017 graduate of Moberly Area Community College with her
Associates of Applied Science. She was a nanny for the Chegwidden Family
for several years, worked for the Columbia Montessori and was currently
working at CTI. The tenderest of souls, Jen loved her family and
friends, the outdoors, a good sunset, the moon, a circle around a fire
pit and furry creatures of all kinds.
Survivors include her
mother, Linda Bare (James) of Oklahoma City; her father, David Temple
(Phyllis) of Hauser, ID; one brother, James Bare III (Emily) of Edmond,
OK; one sister, Brenda Johnson of Houston, TX; her significant other,
Chelsey Rees of Columbia; two nieces, Vivienne Bare and Elizabeth Bare.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edison and Audrey Jeffus
and Doyle and Flavia Bare.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Philmont Scout Ranch, Attn: Philmont Staff Association, 17 Deer
Run Rd, Cimmarron, NM 87717 OR Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big
Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be made to
the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Memorial Park Funeral Home &
Cemetery, Memphis TN
Mrs. Michael
Elizabeth Flynn Basler, age 75, of Bartlett, TN passed away Saturday,
November 17, 2018, at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN. She
was in Hospice care.
Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, November 27,
2018 with family visitation from 9-10 a.m. and Mass to follow at 10
a.m., both at St. Louis Catholic Church, 203 S White Station Road,
Memphis, TN 38117. Mrs. Basler (known as Mike or Mikey) was born
February 17, 1943 to L. Doral and Dorothy Flynn in Columbia, MO. She
attended the University of Missouri and received both her Bachelor and
Masters degrees there. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta social
sorority at the University of Missouri. She taught Spanish in St. Louis
for two years prior to marrying and becoming a full-time mother.
She loved all animals, especially horses, cats, raccoons, and birds. She
was a loving sister to her three siblings. She and her sister exchanged
weekly letters filled with a variety of clippings for nearly 30 years
and talk frequently during each week. She was a thoughtful giver of
unique and creative gifts for many occasions.
Mrs. Basler is
survived by her husband, Gerald Basler. Their four children include
Christy Baioni of Memphis, Daughter Karin and husband Scott Sinnott of
Erie, PA, Daughter, Kathy and husband Dr. John Heverley of Erie, PA, and
Son James of Salt Lake City, UT. Mrs. Basler siblings include Robert
and Leslie Garrett of Columbia, MO; Matthew and Judith Flynn of Kansas
City, MO; and Timothy and Jane Flynn of Columbia, MO; Carolee Ward of
Elgin, SC, Leslie Wright of Asheville, NC; and Ginger and Fred Kelley of
Warsaw, MO. Interment will be in Mrs. Basler’s hometown of Columbia,
MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Methodist Alliance
Hospice or to The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and
Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930.
“Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
Published Saturday, November 24, 2018
Donald
“Cookie” Whitesides, 84, of Gainesville, FL, formerly of Columbia,
passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.
In lieu of
services Cookie requested his body be donated to the University of
Florida Medical School.
He is survived by his former wife, Ann
Stott Brunstrom of Columbia, and three sons, Bruce (Susan) of Columbia,
Gary (Lisa) of Sacramento, CA, Stephen (Julie) of San Diego; and
grandchildren Jake, Alex, Alexis, Olivia, Logan, and Delaney Whitesides.
Survivors also include his present wife, Shirley, of Gainesville, FL;
two sisters, Joyce Murray and Mary Ann Tekotte; and one brother, Jerry
Whitesides, all of Columbia.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and one brother, Bobby.
Cookie was a graduate of Hickman
High School in 1952 where he excelled in sports. His passion for sports
led him to a career in equipment management at the University of
Missouri in Columbia, and later at the University of Florida in
Gainesville, FL.
Published Wednesday,
November 28, 2018
Andrew Charles
Marsh, 35, a Northland resident of Kansas City, formerly of Columbia,
passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
The visitation
will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at St. Therese
Catholic Church, 7207 NW 9 Highway, Kansas City, MO 64152. The Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at
the church. Private committal service and burial will be held at
Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City.
He was born Jan. 4, 1983 in
Columbia to John and Melinda (Stubbs) Marsh.
Andrew graduated
from Hickman High School in Columbia; earned a double-major in
psychology and religious studies from Southwest Baptist University in
Bolivar, and earned a Master’s degree in philosophy from the University
of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. He was currently a student at KU, where he
was studying to earn a Doctor of Philosophy. He taught as an adjunct
professor at several local colleges and universities, including Park
University in Parkville. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports,
especially his favorite soccer team, Liverpool. He also cherished
spending time with his family and friends and playing board games. He
will be deeply missed.
Beloved husband of Valerie (Chaston) Marsh
of nine years; devoted father of Sophia, Jonathan and Emily Marsh; son
of John and Melinda; brother of Maggie and Carrie Marsh; and son-in-law
to Pete and Mary Chaston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Southwest Baptist University or St. Therese
School. The Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville has been entrusted with
the final arrangements.
Memories of Andrew and condolences may be
left at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Published Friday, November 30, 2018
Ahmonta Harris,
26, of Columbia, passed away in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Christian
Fellowship Church at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00
p.m. Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction
of HT May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.
Published Sunday, December 2, 2018
David C. Zumwalt,
71, of Columbia, passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
A celebration of David’s life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5,
2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, 12
E. Ash St., Columbia, Mo. 65203.
He was born on April 29, 1947,
to Roy Jeffries and Joy (Starr) Zumwalt. At an early age, David was
adopted and raised by his stepfather, Cecil Zumwalt, who loved and cared
greatly for both David and his two siblings. David grew up in Columbia
and was a 1965 graduate of Hickman High School. Following graduation, he
took a job with the Missouri Department of Conservation. In 1970, he
began what would become his career with Columbia National Research Lab
and worked for them as a lab technician until his retirement in 1997.
After retirement, David started up his own business called Mole Busters,
where as you guessed it, he would trap pesky moles who were destroying
yards across Columbia.
On May 8, 1977, David married the love of
his life, Brenda Edwards. They shared the next 41 years of their lives
together, and throughout that time raised a family and made many great
memories which Brenda will cherish forever.
David loved cars and
attended many car shows throughout the years. He enjoyed being outdoors,
whether it be fishing and running trot lines at Table Rock Lake with
Brenda, deer hunting or spending time at the beach in Lake Suzy, Fla.,
collecting sea shells and shark teeth.
David is survived by his
wife, Brenda Zumwalt of Columbia; two daughters: Charlotte (Justin)
Frazier of West Plains and Melissa (Jamie) Ussery of Springfield; his
mother, Joy Zumwalt of Columbia; one brother: Daniel (Joni) Zumwalt of
Columbia; one sister: Phyllis Sapp of Columbia; seven grandchildren:
Landon Frazier, Cory Schmidt, Justin Schmidt, Zachary Holliday, Andrew
Holliday, Lexi Ussery and Jayden Ussery; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Jeffries; his
stepfather, Cecil Zumwalt; and his stepmother, Jane Jeffries.
In
lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the charity of donor’s
choice.
Arrangements are under the directions of Parker-Millard
Funeral Services and Crematory 12 East Ash Street Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left on line at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published Sunday, December 9, 2018
Robert Henry
“Bob” Brumfield, 75, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at his home on
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, surrounded by his family.
A private
service of Interment will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in
Jacksonville, MO. A celebration of life will also be held at a later
date.
He was born June 22, 1942 in Joliet, IL, the son of the
late William “Bill” and Joan (Haiden) Brumfield. In his youth, he
enjoyed fishing adventures, playing baseball, and collecting baseball
cards. He had an older brother Bill (Sandy), a younger brother Gerald
(Irma) of Columbia, and a younger sister, Linda of Lee’s Summit. He was
a 1960 Graduate of Hickman High School. On Oct. 6, 1962, he married
Sandra Lee Boehrnsen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia. Bob was a
proud member of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam with the
168th Combat Engineer Battalion from April 1967 to March 1968. He was
employed as a finisher by Central Drywall Company from 1971 until his
retirement in 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Columbia and an avid
Mizzou sports fan! He also enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, collecting
anything and everything, watching his grandkids play sports, and his
cats, Brigette and Corinne.
Bob and Sandy were married for 56
years. They had two sons and a daughter. Gavin (Stacy) of Columbia,
Heather Demand (Jeff) of Columbia, and Travis (Gwen) of St. Peters. He
was also blessed with eight grandchildren. Kiersten, Hayden, Calvin,
Cora, Mason Genevieve, Isaac and Colette. He also had numerous nieces,
nephews, and in-laws that loved him very much.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; and his brother Bill Brumfield.
In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the following: Columbia 2nd Chance at
Columbia2ndchance.org; Wounded Warrior Project at
Woundedwarriorproject.org; American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Christina Pearl
Souder, 83, of Hallsville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at Boone
Hospital in Columbia.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 6,
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia. Funeral services
will be on Friday, Dec. 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev.
Tracy Cook and Rev. Richard Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in
Memorial Park Crematory.
Pearl was born on Jan. 6, 1935 in
Easley, the daughter of Frank and Olga Marie (Handel) Myers who preceded
her in death. She became a member of Columbia First Assembly of God
Church on Nov. 7, 1948. On Nov. 27, 1971 in Columbia, she married
Raymond Souder. Pearl retired from American Air Filter in Columbia.
Survivors include, her husband of 47 years, Raymond Souder of
Hallsville; one daughter, Ruth Marie Souder of Hallsville; her twin
brother, Franklin Myers of Chillicothe; two nephews, John Myers and
David Myers; one niece, Donna McClaughry; two great-nephews; five
great-nieces and several great-great-nieces, nephews, cousins and
extended family.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters,
Viola Schwab, Vivian Myers and Ione Myers; one brother, Alonza Myers;
and one nephew, Richard Myers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to Columbia First Assembly of God Church, c/o Memorial Funeral
Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online
condolences may be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Clifford Gene Cook, 86,
of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Columbia Manor in
Columbia.
Private family services will be held at a later date at
Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia.
Gene was born on Feb. 26, 1932
in Columbia, the son of W. Ray and Ethel (Coats) Cook who preceded him
in death. He was a graduate of Hickman High School in 1951. On July 8,
1951 at Olivet Christian Church in Columbia, he married Patricia Duncan
who survives of the home. Gene co-owned and operated Cook Brothers
Agriculture Fertilizer & Lime and D&G Insulation. He was an avid bowler
and the first inductee into the Columbia Bowling Hall of Fame and was
also an enthusiastic golfer. Gene also enjoyed hunting, fishing and
arrowhead collecting.
Survivors include, his wife of 67 years,
Patricia Cook; three children, Debra Bass (Richard) of Columbia, Judy
Penley (Ric) of Mexico, MO and Mike Cook of Columbia; seven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Daniel Cook;
two sisters, Almeda Warner and Mary Richardson; and one brother, Larry
Cook.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American
Diabetes Association, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70
West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences may be made to the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, December 14, 2018
Marcus Andrew
Rodhouse, 47, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
A
Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at the
Unity Church with a gathering of friends and family to follow in the
fellowship hall.
Marcus was born Dec. 6, 1971, in Columbia, the
son of Mark Rodhouse and Anne Valentine. He will be remembered as a
kind, gentle, giving man who loved his family deeply. He was an avid
reader with a keen interest in history, philosophy, spirituality and
politics. He enjoyed chess, bridge and poker (games he learned from his
Grandpa Jim and Grandma Pat), fantasy and science fiction literature,
D&D, video games, animals, the outdoors, and anything with his children.
Above all, he was a devoted and loving father.
Marcus is survived
by his partner, Kristin Hawley; his children, Maxwell Andrew Rodhouse,
Clara Avalyn Rodhouse Hawley; his mother, Anne Smith (Tom Smith); his
father, Mark Rodhouse; his sister, Emily Rodhouse (Shan Rich); his
brothers, Brett Rodhouse, Kyle Rodhouse; a grandmother, Mary Kathryn
Valentine; a special niece, Ella Rich; and a host of aunts, uncles, and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Pat
Rodhouse, Jack Valentine.
Memorial donations may be made to the
education fund for his children, Max and Clara.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, December 13, 2018
Mary Jane
Nichols, 96, of Columbia passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2018 at Boone
Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed
by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at Memorial
Funeral Home in Columbia. Interment will follow at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Mary Jane was born to J.J. (Jim) and Susie Roddy
Douglas on Feb. 26, 1922. She graduated from Hickman High school in
1939, attended Kirksville Teaching College and the University of
Missouri’s School of Education. She taught at the Cunningham and Pauley
rural schools for several years. Mary Jane married Robert L. Nichols on
Dec. 24, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2003.
After 30 years,
she retired from Centerre Bank, formerly Columbia Savings Bank, as
Assistant Vice President and Personnel Officer, at which time she was
declared a life time member of the Columbia Chapter of the Personnel
Society. She attended Banking School at the University of Nebraska and
the Bank Personnel School at the University of Oklahoma. She also took
numerous courses at the Institute of Banking.
She has been a long
time member of the Older American Klub as board member, chair, and in
the rhythm band, performing at many nursing homes. Mary Jane and Robert
formed the “Country Four and Sidekick” band and performed at nursing
homes for many years. She and her husband held jam sessions for many
years at the Older Americans Klub, drawing musicians from around the
area. Mary Jane also enjoyed dancing, music, flowers, and gardening.
Since retirement in 1987, Mary Jane had volunteered at Boone County
Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and the Columbia Area Senior
Center. She was nominated for the Golden Rule Award and the J.C. Penny
Award, and was a former member of the National Association of Bank
Women.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, Gloria (Don)
McCubbin, James B. Douglas, Robert E. (Pam) Douglas, Elson (Vera Jean)
Nichols, James D. Nichols, Phebe Nichols, James A. Sapp, Gary (Hazel)
Hudson, Laura Beth Nichols, and Vernel Waters; as well as several other
great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by husband,
Robert Nichols; brothers, JR and Joe Douglas; sisters-in-law, Marjorie
and Margaret Douglas; infant niece, Mary Ellen Douglas; and nieces and
nephews, Ned Douglas, Glenn Hardy Sapp, Junior Nichols, Palis Nichols
Jr., Billy P. Nichols, Ralph Nichols, Wally Nichols, and Sissy Nichols.
Memorials may be sent to the Columbia Area Senior Center or the
charity of the donor’s choice, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO
65202.
Published by The San Diego
Union Tribune
Dorothy Fay Turner,
92 of Leucadia CA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her
loving husband and children on Dec. 15, 2018. Dororthy was born Oct.
23, 1926 in Jefferson City Missouri. At the age of 20, she fell in love
and married Edwin Turner. The couple spent 72 wonderful years together,
leaving Missouri in 1950 and moving to North county where they
established the Turner Family Home on several acres in Leucadia and
lived for 60 years.
Dorothy was a loving mother to her children
and their spouses, Tim and Jan Turner, Tom Turner, Ron and Terri
(Turner) Richer, Ted and Tammy Turner, and Tom and Tami (Turner)
Wehsener-- but her pride and joy was in her 13 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
Dorothy loved being a part of the Encinitas
Community, volunteering in the Encinitas Backyard Swim program, serving
as PTA President of Paul Ecke Elementary School, and teaching Sunday
School at San Dieguito Methodist church, but her true gift was Flowers.
In 1975 Dorothy took over Encinitas Flower Shop in Old Downtown
Encinitas owning and operating the shop for 15 years. Her gift with
flowers blessed many meaningful life events over the years; Dorothy’s
big beautiful smile was always a friendly greeting for anyone ordering
flowers for their wedding, prom, holiday, or gathering.
Dorothy
retired to travel with Ed and spend more time with the family—especially
her beloved grandchildren—and we were all truly blessed.
A
Celebration of Life will be held at the Turner Family Home on Sunday
Jan. 13th at 1:00pm. Please come and share in the celebration of
Dorothy.
Posted December 27, 2018,
provided by Becky's sister Judy.
Rebecca Katherine
Schhulte Behrens was born June 28, 1951 and passed away Tuesday,
December 18, 2018.
She and her husband (Bob Behrens) were both
1969 Kewpies of Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. Becky and Bob
both graduated from Missouri University of Columbia in 1973. They were
married in August of 1973 and moved to Denver, Colorado shortly after
their marriage.
Becky and Bob remained in Colorado and were in
Castle Rock until they died. They had no children but shared a very
active life traveling and had many common interests while developing
their careers in the real estate business. They squeezed a lot of living
into their relatively short lives.
Becky is survived by her
sister, Judith Horvath ('60 Kewpie) and was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Behrens; her parents, Lela and Otto Schulte; a brother,
David L. Schulte ('57 Kewpie); and sister, Mary Marischen ('63 Kewpie).
Memorials can be made in memory of Becky and/or her husband Bob
and her sibblings to the "kewpie.net
Scholarship".
For questions contact:
charley@kewpie.net.
Published Friday, January 4, 2019
Tavious Grant, 22,
of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018.
Services
will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 2:00 p.m. at HT May & Son Funeral
Home in Columbia. The visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of HT May &
Son Funeral Home in Boonville.
Published Wednesday, January 2, 2019
John Hampton Sapp, 71,
of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at Boone Hospital
Center.
A visitation will take place from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5, with funeral services to follow at 2:00 p.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bonne Femme Baptist Church
Cemetery.
John was born May 16, 1947 in Boone County, the son of
Audley Leon Sapp and Dorothy Strobel Sapp. He was married to Barbara
Duncan from 1968 until 1999. On Sept. 17, 2005 in Columbia he was united
in marriage to Audrey (Acton) Sapp, who survives.
John graduated
from Hickman High School in 1965. He attended the University of Missouri
until joining the US Air Force in 1969. He served from 1969 to 1973,
including a tour in Vietnam (1971-72) and attained the rank of staff
sergeant. John graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree
in Accounting in 1975 and shortly thereafter became a CPA. He worked at
a local accounting firm for a few years prior to opening his own firm in
the early 1980s. John greatly enjoyed working with his many clients over
the years. He was an active member of the Downtown Optimist Club where
he organized the Christmas tree lots for many years, and of the Lions
Clubs International, in which he served as a District Governor in
1995-1996. John (and Audrey) enjoyed attending Bluegrass festivals,
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre productions, Mizzou football games and taking
road trips. He was an avid Mizzou Football fan. John dearly loved his
wife and his family and serving his community.
John is survived
by his wife, Audrey; his children, Catherine Plummer (Patrick) of Sugar
Land, TX, Christopher Sapp (Poppy Hirsch) of San Antonio; stepchildren,
Christina Chaney, Holly Pruitt (William Fuenfhausen), Brandon Pruitt;
one sister, Peggy Plummer (Russell) all of Columbia; four grandchildren;
fifteen step-grandchildren, including a great-grandson; and a host of
other relatives.
Memorials may be made to the Downtown Optimist
Club in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made
at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
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