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BLACKMORE
2312 DEER
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COLUMBIA
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Those we
love truly never die
Though
year by year the sad memorial wreath--
A ring
and flowers, types of life and death--
Are laid
upon their graves.
Well blessed
is she who has a dear one dead
A friend
she has whose face will never change,
A dear
communion that will not grow strange.
The anchor
of a life is death.
There is
no death, nor change, nor any ending.
Only a
journey, and so many go
That we
who stay at length discern the blending
Of the
two roads, two breaths, two lives, and so
Come to
the high and quiet knowledge that the dead
Are but
ourselves, made beautiful instead.
From,
"Readings on the Philosophy of Death"
Author
Unknown, from "Poetry For Verse Speaking Choir"
Arranged
by, Helen D. Williams
OBITUARIES COURTESY OF "THE COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE"
Gene W. Perry, Class of 1941, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Neighborhoods by Tiger Place in Columbia.
Linda Sue Long Stapleton, Class of 1971, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at The Neighborhoods in Columbia,
Carol Rainey Chance, Class of 1954, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at N.H.C. Memory Care in Franklin, TN.
Jared Scott Merideth, Class of 2014, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
Thomas “Tom” Singleton, Class of 1967, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home in Stoutsville, Missouri.
Jackie Winn Warren, Class of 1964, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center.
Linda Grant Connor, Class of 1972, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home in Columbia.
Leslie (Les) William Morrow, Class of 1973, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Columbia Manor.
Jerry Dale Snell, Class of 1958, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Miss.
James Gilbert Daly, Class of 1939, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Diane Herd, Class of 1973, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Columbia.
Linda Nichols Ricketts, Class of 1965, passed away on Nov. 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Ga.
Evelyn June “Grandma June” Boyd Tipton, Class of 1947, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
Patrick “Pat” L. Mitchell, Class of 1960, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Bill Brooks, Class of 1949, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Harold Richard Elder, Class of 1958, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Aline Anderson McKee, Class of 1962, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Columbia.
Becky (Lindsey Covington) Paneck, Class of 1971, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center.
Mary Grace (Gracie) Ankrom Kircher, Class of 1945, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The Lodge near Fayette.
Joshua Michael Friedrich, Class of 2016, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Harold Sontag, Class of 1958, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Patrick Clifford Chrouser, Class of 1957, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
Frederick John Groves Jr., Class of 1964, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harry S. Truman VA hospital.
Michael “Shawn” Sapp, Class of 1988, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.
James Franklin Lane, Class of 1955, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019.
Billy Razz Weinman, Class of 1970, passed away on September 21, 2019 in Mountainair, New Mexico.
Delores Williams Cornell, Class of 1952, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home in Columbia.
Waldo Elsworth Palmer, Jr., Class of 1957, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in Centralia.
Jean Fenton Danley, Class of 1959, passed away at her home in Lenexa, Kan. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Mark Stephen Heisner, Class of 1971 died Friday, August 30, 2019.
Gerald Dean “Jerry” Whitworth Curry, Class of 1953, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Columbia.
James R. Carter, Class of 2011, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Nancy Lee Corley Adkins, Class of 1954, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Robert Grant, Class of 1951, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Michael Reyburn Judd, Class of 1963, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at University Hospital.
Bobbie Gene Nichols, Class of 1959, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Marlene Barnes Regan, Class of 1955, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Mary A. Strange Whitesides, Class of 1975, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Rev. Larry David Warren, Class of 1969, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the University of Missouri Hospital.
John E. Nichols, Class of 1962, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Lake Regional Hospital in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
Merry Beth Parker Hardy, Class of 1965, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
Harold Reeder, Class of 1961, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home in Harrisburg.
Dr. Frank Tull III, M.D., Class of 1947, passed away at Parc Provence in Creve Couer on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Linda Kay Sapp Ardrey, Class of 1966, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Liberty, Missouri.
Paul Charles Nauert, Class of 1985, died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home in Santa Cruz, California.
Louise Frances Atterbury, Class of 1936, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
Thomas Harold Rapp, III, Class of 1965, passed away on July 13, 2019.
Bradley Duane Beary, Class of 1973, passed away on July 10, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center.
Richard Kent Wyatt, Class of 1954, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at TriStar Medical Center in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Charlotte M. Rievley, Class of 1965, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Assisi Healthcare of Clare Oaks in Bartlett, Ill.
Robert William Garrett, Class of 1952, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home in Columbia.
Tom Hurley, Class of 1999, passed away at his home in Columbia, on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Harold M. Lynch, Class of 1947, Kewpie of the Month (Jan/Feb 2005) passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at University Hospital.
Karl Bruce Goebel, Class of 1963, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Glenda Berniece Crane Salmon, Class of 1963, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at University Hospital.
William “Stew” Stewart Crane, Class of 1956, passed away at home in Edinberg, Texas Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Jason Ian Frazier, Class of 1999, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Joe L. Crane, Class of 1973, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Columbia.
Devin Lee Hill, Class of 1985, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Terry Hatton, Class of 1962, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Columbia.
Tiry Monroe Crane, Class of 1960, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Columbia Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Columbia.
Jane Ray Carroll McQuitty, Class of 1942, Reunion Chairperson, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her home in Columbia.
Ronald Vaughn Pugh, Class of 1949, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Lenoir Woods.
J Larre Barrett, Class of 1956, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019.
Marsha Lynn Scott Beckett, Class of 1975, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home in Cameron, Missouri.
Velva Delphine Atkins Rice, Class of 1945, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
Michael D. Caldwell, Class of 1970, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Donald “Joker” Kintner, Class of 1959, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Ted Lee Atwood, Class of 1965, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 5:41 a.m. at University Hospital in Columbia.
Terry Keith Foster, Class of 1984, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
William “Tree” Guthrie, Class of 1964, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, in Columbia.
John Edward Keller, Class of 1964, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Columbia.
Linda Ruth Thornton Benway, Class of 1969, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at University Hospital.
John “Hop” Cecil Corley (USAF Major, retired), Class of 1950, died on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Niceville, FL.
Jesse W. Crane, Class of 2000, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home in Ashland.
Walter Andrew “Pup” Beasley, Class of 1967, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Gerold “Jerry” Windsor, Class of 1964, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
R. Philip Acuff, M.D., Class of 1949, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
Linda Lou Holton Rector, Class of 1966, passed away on April 19, 2019.
John Phillip “Phil” Davis, Class of 1947, died Thursday, April 18, 2019.
Cathy Barton Para, Class of 1973, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home in Boonville.
Krystal Elizabeth McKee-Ofodile, Class of 1992, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home in Columbia.
Darlene Mae Wren Short, Class of 1939, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.
John Richard Watson, Class of 1991, passed away at his home in Columbia on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Anita Laverne Foley Adams, Class of 1958, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Andrew “Andy” Clark Stewart, Class of 1981, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Judith Anne Palmquist Peterson, Class of 1957, passed away on March 29, 2019.
Gregory A. Lane, Class of 1987, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Jennifer Diane Carney, Class of 2000, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her home near Columbia.
Larry B. Duncan, Class of 1965, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Richard Eugene "Dick" Bolli, Class of 1959, passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Victor (Vic) E. Menzel, Class of 1972, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his home in Columbia.
Clarence Norris Hyde, Class of 1964, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home near Eldon.
Emma Allene Parsons Pauley, Class of 1939, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at The Timbers Assisted Living in Holts Summit, Missouri.
William Richardson Jr., Class of 1981, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Mary Jane Wilson Brack, Class of 1975, passed away on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Betty Jane Lewis Slate, Class of 1956, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home in Columbia.
Helen Amelia Cullen Judah, Class of 1938, died at her home in Columbia on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
Phyllis Sue Reynolds Hinshaw, Class of 1953, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at her home in Columbia.
George N. Daly, Sr., Class of 1949, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at his home in Jefferson City.
James L. “Jim” Reynolds, Class of 1949, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Ola A. Wilkerson Phillips Duncan, Class of 1970, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Sammy Mack Rees, Class of 1948, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.
Alma F. Schmidt Anthony, Class of 1956, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 in Moberly.
Kevan E. Snell, Class of 1970, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
Dicksie Jeanne Cooper Hunter, Class of 1967 passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Penny S. Martie (Parman), Class of 1970, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
Joy Frances Starr Zumwalt, Class of 1939, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center.
Charles W. Digges, Sr., Class of 1936, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.
Michael L Provin, Class of 1973, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.
Sherry Elaine Woods, Class of 1974, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at her home in Columbia.
James Earl Grant, Class of 1958, passed away at Columbia Manor Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Larry Edward Wilson, Class of 1953, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Barbara Candace “Candy” Epperson, Class of 1964, passed way Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 in Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, MO.
Bruce Daniel Mueller, Class of 1982, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.
Rose Marie Buescher Corgan, Class of 1947, died at home in Springfield, Illinois on January 17, 2019.
Brian Heun, Class of 1994, passed away in Columbia, January 16, 2019.
Susan Louise Batye, Class of 1986, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 at The Neighborhoods Skilled Nursing Home in Columbia.
Jack Edward Sapp, Class of 1941, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Morris Raymond Cleveland, Class of 1949, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
Larry Wayne Kreutz, Class of 1991, passed away at Boone Hospital Center on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.
Ronald Ray Coleman, Class of 1968, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at his home in Columbia.
Published
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Ronald Ray Coleman,
68, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at his home.
A Gathering of Friends will take place from 2:00- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home.
Ron was born in
Columbia on Jan. 10, 1950 to Betty Jean and Odell Coleman who preceded
him in death. He was married to Kim Coleman for 48 years and the proud
father of two sons, Christopher and Justin (Sarah) Coleman and the
grandfather to Olivia, Evan, and Paloma whom he adored. He is also
survived by a brother, Mike (Tawanda) and a niece, Hali.
Ron
attended the University of Missouri and was a proud supporter of the
Mizzou Tigers. He was also a avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved to
watch them play.
Ron started his working life at Bobs Market on
Worley St. sorting pop bottles in the 7th grade. He started working for
Nowells Supermarket after high school and then got into the restaurant
business starting at Flaming Pit and Katy Station restaurants. He then
worked for various restaurant companies throughout the US. He loved the
restaurant business and felt lucky to travel all over the country with
the business. He mostly loved the people he would meet and loved to make
new friends. Ron never met a stranger and was a mentor to many.
After retiring from the restaurant business he sold commercial real
estate for Maher Commercial Real Estate.
Ron was loved by many
and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, Ron’s family would
request memorials be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
using this link:
https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=56001&56001.donation=form1
or dropped off at the funeral home.
Published Friday, January 4, 2019
Larry Wayne
Kreutz, 47, of Columbia, passed away at Boone Hospital Center on
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be held from
1:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton.
Please come as you are; Larry always did. Inurnment will follow in
Portland Cemetery.
He was born in Columbia on July 9, 1971, the
son of Lawrence Kreutz and the late Dorothy Lee (Watson) Kreutz.
Larry worked in Inside Sales for French Gerleman Electric. His hobbies
included shooting pool, camping, fishing, and target shooting. He was
proud to serve as a Boy Scout leader. Larry’s passion was collecting
money to fight childhood cancer with the Hooligan’s Charitable Riding
Group. When he was young, he loved spending time with his Grandpa and
Grandma Kreutz working on the farm.
Those remaining to cherish
his memory include sons, Jerry Kreutz, and Lucas Kreutz, both of
Columbia; father, Lawrence Kreutz of Columbia; sisters, Kerrie Smith
(Robert) of Montgomery City, Dianna Harmon (Scott) of Columbia, and
Cheryl Pokorny (Eric) of Aurora, IL.
Memorial donations are
suggested to Hooligan’s Charitable Riding Group Larry Wayne Kreutz
Scholarship Fund, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard,
Fulton, MO 65251. Checks should be made payable to Hooligan’s Charitable
Riding Group.
Condolences may be left for the family at
www.maupinfuneralhome.com.
Published Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Morris Raymond Cleveland, 88, of Columbia passed away Sunday, Jan. 6,
2019.
There are no services scheduled.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Raymond and Mildred (Jordan) Cleveland; and his
wife, Rosemary (Evans) Cleveland. Morris is survived by his children and
their families, Rebecca, Jimmy, David and Danny
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, January 11, 2019
Jack Edward Sapp
passed away peacefully in the company of family on Tuesday, January 8,
2019 in his home at the age of 97.
Visitation will be held on
Monday, Jan. 14 from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with
graveside services at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Jack was born in December of 1921 in Columbia, the fourth child of
Franklin M. Sapp and Ora M. Sapp (Smith). Jack was married to Beverly J.
Eldridge- Meyers in November of 1953 and they recently celebrate 65
years of marriage.
Jack was a graduate of Hickman High School
class of 1941. He and his three brothers proudly served simultaneously
in WWII where Jack was a Sgt. in the U.S. Army. He worked as the manager
of Bowling Lumber Company in Columbia for twenty years and then served
as the Purchasing Agent for the City of Columbia until his retirement in
1983. Jack was a life-time member and one of the organizers of the
Missouri Association of Public Purchasing (MAPP) in 1972 and served as
President in 1978. He was a charter member of the Cosmopolitan Breakfast
Club and also a member of American Legion Post 202. He was a member of
American Veterans (Am Vets) and the Lions Club of Rocky Mount, Missouri.
Survivors include his wife Beverly; two daughters, Patsy Michaud and
husband Jim of Colorado and Donna Sapp and husband Micki Summey of
Boonville; one son, Steven Sapp and wife Kim of Columbia; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers, Franklin Morris Jr., Marion Lee, and Russell
E.; and one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Powell.
Memorials may be
made to the Central Missouri Honor Flight or the charity of the donor’s
choice.
The family would like to thank BrightStar Care and
Hospice Compassus for their compassionate care of Jack during his time
of confinement.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, Jaunuary 20, 2019
Susan Louise Batye,
54, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 at The
Neighborhoods Skilled Nursing Home in Columbia.
Visitation will
be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral
Home, Columbia, with memorial services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Fr.
Francis Doyle officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Susan was born on Dec. 12, 1964 in Edwardsville, IL the daughter of
Arthur and Vera (Miessler) Batye, who preceded her in death . She was a
graduate of Hickman High School and worked at ACT in Columbia.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Lou Gray of San Diego, and Rhonda
Robb (Terry) of Columbia; two brothers, Gale Batye of Wentzville, and
Rick Batye of Columbia; two nieces, Heather Roberts (Brandon) of
Columbia, and Brittany Robb of Columbia; and three nephews, Shawne Batye
(Eddy) of Overland, Jonathan Batye of Wentzville, and Kevin Gray
(Nicole) of Goodyear, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Boone County Family Resources OR Special Olympics, 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 by Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, Obituary for Boone,
Iowa
Brian
Heun, Columbia MO. Formerly of Stratford, IA.
February 13, 1976 –
January 16, 2019
Brian has worked in both commercial construction
and private construction such as roofing, adding additions on to houses,
remodeling inside the home and even backyard renovation. Brian liked to
work with his hands and was good at whatever he built with his hands.
Brian was close to his Grandpa Ober from whom he learned carpentry work,
a lot about fishing and at an early age, drawing.
Brian was the
first grandchild to call his Grandma and Grandpa Heun, Mommer and Popper
and every grandchild has done the same since.
Brian met Melissa
in 2007 in Stratford, IA, and started dating. Brian had moved back to
Missouri in 2008 and Melissa moved to Missouri in 2009 where Brian and
Melissa lived together.
Brian's favorite pass time was fishing
and hunting and he was a great fisherman. He could spend all night out
on the river to catch fish. Brian loved to tell his fishing stories and
would smile every time he told them. In the spring, Brian would go out
mushroom hunting for morel mushrooms so Melissa and his mom could have
at least one meal of fried mushrooms and catfish.
Brian also had
a love for animals. He had a pet raccoon while growing up but his
favorite animal was his dogs; his special son Butch.
Brian had
decided to back to college several years after high school for a degree
in engineering and architectural design. He had 2 years of Junior
college and 2 years at University of Missouri in Columbia towards his
engineering degree. Brian choose this because of so many years in
construction and he wanted buildings built right and sturdy.
Brian was a very hard worker and he knew all of his neighbors and was
willing to help anyone who needed help.
Brian, you are very much
loved and will be very missed by all.
Funeral Services will be
11:00 am on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in
Stratford, IA. Visitation with the family present to greet friends will
be from 10:00 am Monday at the church, until the time of the service.
Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, IA. Memorials are
suggested to the family.
Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home is
assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at
www.schroederfuneral.com.
Rose Marie Buescher Corgan, 89 years
old, born on July 18, 1929 and died at home in Columbia on January 17,
2019. 
She
was the daughter of William and Estelle (Rice) Buescher. She married
James Emory Corgan on 9/10/1949 in Columbia, Missouri.
Rose grew
up with five siblings- James, Carolyn, Una Mae, Sara, Maribeth and her
parents in a four-room house in Columbia, Missouri.
Maribeth, the
youngest and only one left says about Rose: “We are both caretakers. We
are a lot alike.”
Rose graduated from Hickman High School in 1947
and was a proud Kewpie. She attended the University of Missouri, quit to
get married and went back to school at Blackburn College in 1970, to
save her sanity. She received her master’s degree from Sangamon State
University in Springfield, Illinois. Rose became a teacher, educating
and entertaining legions of fifth graders in Virden. She forever
referred to them as “the world’s finest people.”
Rose was a force
of nature- she lived out loud, with enthusiasm, humor, generosity,
kindness, and love. Rose was an amazing life partner of 69 years to Jim,
whom she met in dance class and won over with chocolate pie. With Jim,
she raised four children, Wesley Corgan, Lynne Galassi, Carol Corgan and
Bill Corgan(Joyce).
Rose loved people- family, friends,
strangers. She adored so many: we can’t name you all, but you know who
you are. She wanted to know your story and what mattered to you. She
delighted in telling you her stories and what mattered to her. Things
that mattered to her were many: people, words, literature, writing,
crossword puzzles, Scrabble, travel, conversation, politics, theatre,
hot air balloons, giraffes, cardinals, art and more conversation. She
loved to have a party, opening the door, cooking together, and inviting
everyone to tell stories and laugh.
She leaves all her family and
friends sorrowful and full of stories, which we will keep telling. Rose
never wanted a funeral: “Have a party,” she always said. So, raise a
glass!
She only wanted flowers while she was living. So, in lieu
of flowers, think of her or send a donation to: Illinois Coalition
Against Sexual Assault, 100 N 16th St, Springfield IL 62703.
Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Mr. Bruce Daniel
Mueller, 55, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.
Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary, Jefferson City, from
1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, with a Celebration of Life Service
following at 2:30 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at a
later date at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Honey Creek.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1963, in Jefferson City, a son of William Elmer
Mueller and Judith Ann Gabler. He was married on June 20, 1987, to Rita
Thomas Mueller Williams.
Bruce was a 1982 graduate of Hickman
High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in English,
from Columbia College in 1988.
Bruce began working at Nowell’s
Supermarket in Columbia, when he was 16 years old and worked through
high school and college. He spent his career managing retail stores
including Heilig-Meyers Furniture, Champs Sports, and Kum-N-Go in
Springfield, MO. More recently, he worked at Scholastic National
Services Organization in Jefferson City.
Bruce and his brothers
grew up in Columbia, and regularly visited the family farm in Jefferson
City. He liked to go coon, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, and enjoyed
fishing on the Moreau River and float trips with his family. He also
played many sports, especially softball, and coached his son’s baseball
and basketball teams. A huge sports fan, Bruce was always cheering on
his favorite Missouri teams: the Mizzou Tigers, Kansas City Chiefs, St.
Louis Cardinals, and St. Louis Blues.
Survivors include his son,
Nick Mueller of Pittsburg, KS; his father, William Mueller of Jefferson
City; three brothers, Alan Mueller (Peggy), Mike Mueller (Ruth), and
Steven Mueller (Julie) all of Jefferson City; his uncle, Jack Gabler
(Mary) of Edwardsville, IL; four nieces; three nephews; cousins and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Mueller;
maternal grandparents, John and Grace (Natsch) Gabler; and paternal
grandparents, Elmer and Bernadine (Goeller) Mueller.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Boys and Girls Club
of Jefferson City.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Freeman Mortuary, Jefferson City.
www.freemanmortuary.com.
Published by The Advocate from Jan. 24 to
Feb. 2, 2019.
Barbara Candace
“Candy” Epperson, 72, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Baton Rouge, LA and
Martinsville,IL passed way 10:30 PM Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 in Evelyn’s
Hospice House at Creve Coeur, MO. Candy was born Dec. 11, 1946 at
Columbia, MO, the daughter of Gerald and Ila Blankenbaker Conner.
She married Robert Epperson on Dec. 27, 1969 at Columbia, MO.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Epperson Sr.; children, Robert
(Jennifer Kingston) Epperson Jr. of St., Louis, MO and Martha Epperson
of Ann Arbor, MI and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by three sisters, Ramona Downey, Martha Lucas and Rosemary Conner.
She was an active and faithful member of the Broadmoore Baptist
Church at Baton Rouge, LA where she had served as a deacon, greeter and
various committees of the church.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM to
11:00 AM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with graveside services
immediatley following at the Martinsville City Cemetery. Rev. Amy Meaux
will officiate.
Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Larry Edward Wilson,
82, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at his home.
Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,
Jan. 23, at the Open Door Baptist Church, with a celebration of Larry’s
life immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Larry was born on Jan. 22, 1936 in Columbia, to
Edward and Nellie (Colvin) Wilson. He graduated from Hickman High School
in 1953. Right after high school, he was employed at G.T.E. as a lineman
working his way up to the Dispatch Supervisor until 1982. He was
employed by the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training
Institute from 1985 to 2010.
His passion in life was
firefighting. Larry became a firefighter with the Central Missouri Radio
Squad in 1968. This was a group of CB (Citizen Band) radio club members
who banded together to provide fire protection in rural Boone County in
the 1960′s. This organization came to be known as the Boone County
Volunteer Fire Department and ultimately became the Boone County Fire
Protection District. Larry served as a firefighter, lieutenant and
ultimately Station Captain of Boone County Fire Protection District
Station 1. He held that position for many years until his assignment to
the newly created Safety Division as the Fire District’s Safety Officer.
He managed the Safety Division for more than 20 years and was always
looking out for our members by trying to improve the safety of our
operations. He was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2014. He stepped down
from his position as Safety Division Manager several years ago, but
still remained active on the Safety Committee. Lately Larry had assumed
the role of Fire District historian. He set up shop in an office at Fire
District Headquarters shared with Captain John Wilke and began to
digitize Fire District photos, slides and newspaper clippings as part of
a project to develop a Fire District History Book. Larry was a very
generous and compassionate man who cared greatly for his fellow man. He
spent a lot of his fire service career teaching others. As an instructor
for the Fire District and the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue
Training Institute, Larry provided the knowledge and experience that
played a part in guiding many of us. He will be truly missed by all
members of the Fire District, both past and present. He was known at
“Pops” throughout the fire protection world, and was known as “Buster”
during his stock car racing days. Larry was strong in his faith and was
a deacon at the Open Door Baptist Church.
He will truly be missed
by his wife, Joyce Wilson; sons, Russell (Kim) Wilson of Quincy, IL,
Mike (Dorothy) Wilson of Columbia; daughters, Vickie West (Mark Martin),
Tammy (Don) Fry, of Columbia; sister, Kathleen Kraber of Moberly;
grandchildren, Sarah Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Blake Wilson, Adam Wilson,
Chase Wilson, Connor Wilson; and great-grandchild, Ben Wilson. He was
preceded in death by his parents; sons, Ronald Wilson, and Mark Wilson;
grandson Sean Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can
be made to B.C.F.P.D. Fire Fighters Relief Fund, 2201 I-70 Drive N.W.,
Columbia, MO 65202.
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, January 30, 2019
James Earl Grant,
78, passed away at Columbia Manor Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23,
2019.
Visitation will be held at Parker-Millard Funeral Service
on Friday, Feb. 1, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and services will be held at
Parker-Millard on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
He was
born Feb. 16, 1940 the son of Cecil and Sue Grant in rural Boone County.
James attended Vawter School through 8th grade and graduated from
Hickman High School where he played the position of tackle on the
football team. He joined the Missouri National Guard and served for six
years. James worked for Farmway Service and M.V. & G. Lime and
Fertilizer, and served as the maintenance foreman at the Columbia
Regional Airport for several years before starting a custom hay baling
business and full-time farming operation until his retirement.
James and son David formed Grant Farms, L.L.C., and in 2005 were named
agriculturalists of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Agribusiness Committee. James served as a representative to the MFA
Convention. He was a member of the Boone County Fair Board for 12 years,
and a member of the Ham Breakfast Committee for eight years. He belonged
to the Sunrise Optimists and the Eagles for several years, and was a
33-year member of the Elks.
James was preceded in death by his
parents, Cecil and Sue Grant, three sisters, Shirley Grant, Martha Sue
Singleton, and Claudia Butzin; and brother Russell Grant.
James
is survived by his wife Dorothy; son David Grant (Francine); three
granddaughters, Maddie Grant, Lily Grant, and Sarah Grant; two brothers,
Robert Grant (Iola) of Columbia and Don Grant (Betty) of Punta Gorda,
FL; three sisters, Mary Lou Ballenger (James Edward) of Harrisburg, Lois
Garrett of Fayette, and Patsy Watt (John) of Rocheport. He is also
survived by an uncle; Bobby Gene Grant (Ida) of Columbia; aunt, Roxie
Grant of Columbia; 20 nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
A special Thank You to the Missouri Heart
Center and Dr. James Elliott, Cathy Lutz, Marsha Becket, and the nursing
staff of the 4th floor cardiac care unit at Boone Hospital.
Memorials may be made to the Olivet Church Cemetery or Cedar Creek
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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 Thursday, January 31, 2019 - H T
May & Sons Funeral Home
Sherry
Elaine Woods,63, of Columbia MO., passed away on Wednesday, January 23,
2019, at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
February 2, 2019, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 204 E Ash St,
Columbia MO at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11-1PM Saturday at the
church.
Sherry Elaine Woods, was born July 6, 1955, the daughter
of Evelyn Woods King in Columbia MO. She was a member of St. Luke United
Methodist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory her mother
Evelyn King of Columbia, MO., her sisters Wanda Kee and Sandra Jefferson
both of Columbia, MO., three brothers Rodney Woods, Cortez King and
Raydale Wright, her aunts Ernestine Roberts, Betty Canton and Bennie Mae
Maple, her great-aunt Martha Hayes, and several nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
She was preceded in death her brother Randall King
Sr., her nephew Randall King II, and her grandparents.
Published by Baue Funeral & Memorial Center,
3950 W. Clay, St. Charles, MO 63301
Michael L Provin, of
Columbia, Mo, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at the age of 63.
Beloved son of Lois, and the late Jack Provin; Father of Christopher
Provin, Matthew (Heidi) Provin, and Anna Provin; devoted grandfather to
Roper Provin and Sofia White, brother of Moni (Larry) Lentz, Michelle
Provin, and Marty (Nancy) Provin; cherished uncle, cousin, and friend to
many.
Michael was born in Bethany, Missouri, and spent his
childhood living in Columbia. He graduated from David H. Hickman High
School, and attended Central Missouri State University where he was an
active member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and worked for many years in the
fields of Marketing and Sales. Following his retirement, Michael found
new joy in substitute teaching.
Michael enjoyed watching sports,
playing golf, and listening to music, but his greatest joys in life were
the times spent with his family and friends.
A Celebration of
Life will be held February 9th at Orr Street Studios at 2 pm in
Columbia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
in Michael’s honor to the Michael Provin Education Fund ℅ Martin Provin,
8123 Knights Crossing Ct. O’Fallon, MO 63368
Published Sunday, February 3, 2019
Charles W. Digges,
Sr., 100, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.
A memorial service
will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Calvary
Episcopal Church, 123 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, MO.
Charlie was
born in Columbia, on Jan. 5, 1919. He was the son of Dr. Charles W.
Digges and Frances Cook Digges. He attended the University of Missouri
Lab School and graduated from Hickman High School in the class of 1936.
After graduation, he went to the University of Missouri and graduated
with a degree in Business Administration in 1940. He was a member of Phi
Delta Theta Fraternity at the University of Missouri.
He married
Margaret Wakefield Digges in 1946 and they had one son, Charles W.
Digges, Jr. Margaret died in 1967. Charlie married Kathy Yeargain Digges
in 1970 and she survives. Charlie is survived by his son Charlie Digges,
Jr. and his wife Laurie of Columbia. Charlie is also survived by two
grandsons, Charles W. Digges VI, and Stephen P. Digges, along with his
sister-in-law Carol Digges of West Palm Beach, FL. Charlie was
predeceased by his brother, Sam Cook Digges.
He trained as a
bomber pilot, flying B-25′s, B-17′s, and B-29′s, in the Air Force during
World War II. He was recalled to the Air Force in August 1950, to serve
in the Korean War. He flew 40 missions off the island of Okinawa to
North Korea. Between the two wars, he joined Rollins-Vandiver Insurance
Agency, which became Rollins-Vandiver-Digges Insurance Agency in the
early 1950s. The agency merged in 1983 to become The Insurance Group,
Inc., where he served as President. He retired from the insurance agency
in 1992. Skip Grossnickle joined the insurance agency in 1971 and
Charlie cherished his special relationship with Skip and Daisy during
his lifetime.
Charlie was an active member of the community. He
served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and was named Outstanding
Citizen of Columbia in 1986. He also served as President of the Columbia
Downtown Rotary Club.
One of his favorite accomplishments was
contacting Sam Walton, his classmate at Hickman High School, to help
build the Columbia Chamber of Commerce building. The building was
consequently named for Thomas Walton, father of Sam and Bud Walton.
Digges served on various bank boards, including Boone National
Savings & Loan, First National Bank (now Landmark Bank), Boone County
National Bank (now Central Bank of Boone County), and Central Bancompany
of Jefferson City. He served on the Board of the State Historical
Society of Missouri and also on the board of the Independent Insurance
Agents Association of Missouri. He was active in the Calvary Episcopal
Church through the years.
He loved golf and fishing and was proud
of his association with the Phil Cotton Golf Tournament (now the Richard
Poe Golf Tournament) which supports the MU golf team. He and Kathy were
charter members of the Country Club of Missouri and he enjoyed his many
golf friends. He loved MU Athletics and was a die-hard MU fan and he was
close friends to many of the MU football and basketball coaches. He was
the first President of the Columbia Quarterback Club in 1970. He was a
long-time member of the Round Table lunch group.
Charlie was
blessed with good health, good friends, great doctors, especially Dr.
Jerry Kennett, and a loving family. Charlie and Kathy continued to
exercise faithfully, and he credits his friends, golf, exercise and son
Charlie and wife Kathy for his good life. He was kind and generous.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calvary
Episcopal Church, 123 S. Ninth, Columbia, MO, 65201, or to the
University of Missouri (memo line: Sam Cook Digges Scholarship Fund),
407 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211.
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, February 6, 2019
Joy Frances Starr
Zumwalt, 97, graduated to Heaven on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at Boone
Hospital Center surrounded by her family.
Joy’s family will have
a visitation on Friday, Feb. 8, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral
Home in Columbia. The funeral service is Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:00 a.m.
at Memorial Funeral Home.
Joy was born at home in Trenton, to
Hazel Crowder Starr and Morgan J. Starr on Dec. 28, 1921. Joy had an
older brother, Harold Starr. Joy always said she was the apple of her
dad’s eye and that he could never tell her, “No.”
Joy married Roy
Jeffries on June 24, 1938 the year before she graduated Hickman H.S. in
1939. They were married for 14 years and had two children, David Carl
Jeffries Zumwalt and Phyllis Jeffries Zumwalt Sapp.
Joy married
Cecil Earnest Zumwalt on August 28, 1955. They had one child, Daniel
Paul Zumwalt.
Joy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in
Education with a Lifetime Teaching Certificate from the University of
Missouri in 1956. While teaching school she went back to the University
of Missouri and graduated with a Master of Education in 1967.
Joy
started teaching in 1949 at Duncan School, a little one-room school
house near Millersburg, MO. She had grades 1-8. She always loved hearing
from her former students. Joy kept in touch with her former students for
many, many years, some of them until the day she died.
Joy next
taught grades 1-4 at Millersburg School for six years, then 1st Grade at
Chance Elementary School in Centralia, until she received her master’s
degree. After that she became their reading specialist. Joy always
delighted in the achievements of her students and worked very hard to
make sure they succeeded. Joy taught school for 33 years until she
retired in 1982 at age 60.
Joy loved her children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was always there for them in time of need. She loved to read to
them, sew for them, cook for them, and pray for them.
Joy was
preceded in death by her parents; husband Roy Jeffries; husband Cecil
Zumwalt; and son David Zumwalt. She is survived by her children, Phyllis
Sapp, Daniel Zumwalt (wife Joni); daughter-in-law, Brenda Zumwalt, eight
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Joy’s name described her very well.
She had a joyful spirit for everyone she came in contact with. She also
had a deep faith that carried her through life.
The family would
like to give a special thanks to Meals on Wheels and their volunteers,
and her caregivers that came five days a week to make it possible for
Joy to stay in her home until the day before she passed away.
Joy
loved flowers, but if you so desire, you can direct memorials to Meals
on Wheels, or to a children’s charity of your choosing.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Penny S. Martie
(Parman), 67, of Ashland, met her Lord & Savior on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at
Praise Assembly Church at 4300 Clark Lane, Columbia, with dinner to
follow.
Penny was born Nov. 15, 1951 to Hobert and Mary Lee
Parman (Walker). On July 31, 1970, Penny married her high school
sweetheart Frederick Martie (who preceded her in death on Feb. 12,
2018). Together they raised two daughters, Angela Martie (Tom Chicovsky)
and Jennifer Lee (Donnie). Fred and Penny were then blessed with nine
grandchildren, Allisha (Nick Andrews) & Steven Roberts, Brianna & Katie
Lee, Alyssa, Zack, Zander, Caleb & Emma Chicovsky. They also had a
great-grandson, Killian Andrews, and are also expecting another later
this year.
As a young teenager, Penny had a heart for caring. She
started her lifetime career at Ellis Fischel where she retired in 2002.
Those early years also introduced a sly, side-talking teenage boy she
ended up marrying. They had a special love (eventually) and commitment
not only to their Lord and Savior, but to one another. In the mid 80′s,
they became the pastors of Living Faith Church where she ministered,
loved, guided and nurtured many people that would later become their
“framily”. In 2000, much to the dismay of her families (and dogs) ears,
she joined the Boone County Fire District Pipe and Drums where she
(thankfully) honed her bagpiping skills. She spent the next 18 years
traveling with her Pipe and Drum family playing parades, funerals, Air
shows and even played for some cows (without request from the cows, of
course).
Penny’s wit, charm, sass and “style” will be missed most
by her daughters; grandchildren; sister Donna (Danny) Perkins;
brother-in-law Pete Melvin; and great-grandchildren. Along with a
multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and framily. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her love Fred; sisters Joanne Sapp and
Debbie Melvin; and a brother Roger Dale.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to KJAB Southern Gospel radio at
KJAB.com or 621 W. Monroe, Mexico, Mo 65265.
Published by Schrader Funeral Home and
Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin MO 63011
Dicksie Jeanne
Hunter, (nee Cooper), was called home to be with The Lord on Tuesday,
February 5, 2019.
Beloved wife of Hayden St. John; loving and
devoted mother of Kelly (Marcel) Watson and Hayden (Millie) Hunter, Jr.;
cherished and adored grandmother of Marcel Watson, Jr. and Haylie
Hunter; dear sister of the late Elizabeth Carter, Ruth Ann Lawson, and
Robert "Brother" Cooper; daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Belle
Cooper; dear aunt, cousin, and friend.
Funeral service at the
Schraders Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway,
Ballwin, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. A repas will be held at
1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, MO 63021. Interment Memorial Cemetery
in Columbia, MO at a later date. If desired, contributions may be made
to Dicksie's family. Visitation Saturday 12:00 p.m. until the time of
service. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at
Schrader.com.
Published Sunday, February 10, 2019
Kevan E. Snell passed
away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Feb.
5, 2019.
A celebration of his life is being planned for a later
date with details to be announced.
He was born August 10, 1952,
in Columbia, to James Andrew and Dorothy Douglass Snell. He married his
beloved wife, Jo Carol Ross Watson, on Jan. 25, 1991.
Kevan
graduated from Hickman High School in 1970 and received a Bachelor’s
degree from Columbia College. He retired from the Columbia School
District in 2006, serving 25 years as Director of Business Services and
Treasurer to the Board of Education.
Kevan enjoyed vacations with
his family, including many trips to Aruba. He loved parasailing with his
grandson, Devan, as well as taking him to visit the aquarium, and seeing
Hamilton in Chicago. He looked forward to visits with his
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Nancy Hale, Bob and Jo
Watson, and Steve and Melanie Watson, and many nieces and nephews. He
relished trips to New York to see Broadway shows and winters with
special friends at the Seawinds on Siesta Key in Florida. He was an avid
golfer who took many golfing trips with his friends. But in particular,
he loved his trips with his son, Michael, where they tried new
adventures like gliding and zip-lining in Tahoe.
He was a
wonderful father, grandfather and husband and a kind and generous friend
to many. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
Kevan
is survived by Jo Carol, wife (Columbia); Michael, son (Chicago); Devan,
grandson (Chicago); Traci Ketchum, daughter (Kansas City); Jim (Peggy),
brother (Branson).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Boulevard, Columbia, MO
65202 or Central Missouri Food Bank, 2101 Vandiver Drive, Columbia, MO
65202-1910.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, February 17, 2019
Alma F. Anthony, 80,
longtime Columbia resident, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at
her son’s home in Moberly.
A prayer service will be held Thursday
Feb. 21, at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia, at 10:00 a.m. followed
by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Alma was born in Columbia
on Dec. 27, 1938 to Alma Lucille and Homer Schmidt, the second of three
siblings. She attended Columbia public schools and later married Charles
A. Katz in Hawaii in 1959. In 1972, she married Larry P. Anthony. Alma
lived in Levittown, PA in the 1960′s and was a full time mother and
employed as a legal secretary. She moved back to Columbia in 1970 and
was employed by the University of Missouri where she worked in the
college of Business and Public Administration until her retirement.
Alma enjoyed being a full time housewife and mother, bowling, golf,
playing cards with in laws, cooking, watching her grandchildren play
sports, getting together with her girlfriends for bingo, and cross
stitching.
Alma is survived by two sons, David (Jacqueline) of
Hallsville and Michael (Tammy) of Moberly; one brother, Carl Lee Schmidt
of Hephzibah, GA; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Brandon, Kayla, Chelsea,
Cody, and Shelby; three great-grandchildren, Bekka, Ava, Jazzmynn; one
niece, Lafonda Schmidt; and two nephews, Jay and Johnathon Schmidt.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Homer Jerome “Jerry”
Schmidt; her first husband, Charles A. Katz; and second husband, Larry
P. Anthony.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the
American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made to the
family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Sammy Mack Rees, 88, of
Kingdom City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at
Richland Baptist Church in Kingdom City with Pastor Nick Drake
officiating. Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. until the time of
service at the church. Interment with Military Honors will be in
Richland Cemetery.
Sam was born on July 4, 1930 in Boone County,
the son of the late Alfred S. Rees and the late Martha Elizabeth
(Boucher) Rees.
He and his wife Joe Ann (O’Neal) Rees were united
in marriage on June 15, 1954. She survives his passing.
Sam
served in the United States Army, Fort Riley, KS from 1951 until 1953.
He worked for the United States Postal Service in Columbia for 39 years
as a mail carrier, supervisor and Post Master. He also served as
President and Vice President for the Postal Retirement Group. Sam was a
long-time and active member of Richland Baptist Church. He served as a
deacon and Sunday School teacher, and enjoyed his time with the Recycled
Teenagers. Sam knew the importance of community involvement. He served
on the first Boards for both North Callaway Fire Protection and Kingdom
Christian Academy. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Green Valley
Gun Club in Columbia.
Sam loved farming, raising his cattle,
chickens, and turkeys, and gardening. He enjoyed reading and studying
his Bible. He also liked to scuba dive, hunt, fly fish, and spend
weekends at the family vacation home at Lake Ozark. In 1966, he received
the Sharp Shooter Trophy from Camp Perry, OH. Sam’s greatest pleasure
was found in time spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
at family barbecues.
Sam is survived by his wife Joe Ann of
Fulton; daughters, Rebecca Westling of Fulton, and Robin Rees-Love
(Floyd) of Kingdom City; brother, Frank Scott Rees (Jeanette) of Ava;
grandsons, Sam Viggers of Newton, TX, Sam Westling (Leslie) of
Gladstone, Joe Wieschhaus of Kingdom City, Kristopher Wieschhaus
(Hillary) Oswego, IL; granddaughter, Melissa Wieschhaus Appling (Mike)
of Mexico, MO; great-grandchildren, Rees, Brady, Cora, and Michael
Wieschhaus, Brandon, Logan, Chase and Sydney Westling, Ryan Wilkinson,
Dylan and A.J. Leon, Sairus Viggers, and Emilia Westling.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas and Bill Rees;
sisters, Martha and Beverly Rees; and son-in-law, Kip Westling.
Memorial donations are suggested to Central Missouri Honor Flight,
Richland Baptist Church or Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Maupin Funeral
Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251.
Condolences may be
left for the family at
www.maupinfuneralhome.com.
Published by H.T. May & Sons Funeral Home, 2207 Holly Ave, Columbia MO
65202
Ola A.
Duncan, 67, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at University of
Missouri Hospital in Columbia. A celebration of life services will be
held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in
Columbia at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11-12PM Saturday at the
funeral home.
Ola Duncan 67, of Columbia passed away o Monday,
February 11th, 2017,with her loving nephew by her side.
Ola was
born on December 5th,1951 in Fulton,Missouri to the late James (Thin
Ryne) Wilkerson and Catherine(Cat) Wilkerson. Ola grew up in Columbia
via Fulton Missouri and was a proud Hickman Kewpie graduate in 1971.
After graduation she joined the Job Corp and pursued a diverse career in
food,beverage and hospitality. She retired from the restaurant business
after helping a old high school business start up and manage one of the
most popular eateries in Columbia during the late 90’s called the Bread
Basket Cafe after over 10 years of service.
When she wasn’t
feeding Columbia, including Mizzous most elite athletes, she enjoyed a
good country song ,a table full of BIngo cards and a chair at a slot
machine. She also loved reading, True crime TV shows and most of all
Denver Broncos football.
Ola is survived by her two children:
Joanne Cole and CJ Cole, her sister Phyllis Kendrick and nephews, Julian
And Anthony Stanton as well as a host of cousins, friends and adopted
family.
Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019
James L. “Jim”
Reynolds, 88, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at University Hospital in
Columbia.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, from
12:00-2:00 p.m. at Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 St. Charles Road, Columbia,
followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Midway
Locust Grove United Methodist Church cemetery, 2600 Locust Grove Church
Road, Columbia.
Jim was born Dec. 26, 1930 in Columbia to Lewis
and Edna Holloway Reynolds. He graduated from Hickman High School in
1949 and served in the Korean War before marrying his high school
sweetheart, Sondra Caruthers, on Feb. 13, 1954. He was the manager of
McKnight Tire Store in Columbia for many years.
Published Sunday, February 24, 2019
Mr. George N. Daly,
Sr., 88, of Jefferson City, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at his home.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later time.
George was born Jan. 23, 1931 in Italy, TX the son of the late Paul
and Florene F. Biggs Daly. He was married on Sept. 25, 1949 in Columbia,
to Virginia Phillips, who preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2016.
A resident of Jefferson City for most of his life, George was a 1949
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia.
George was proud to
be a state certified real estate appraiser. He spent many happy years in
the real estate business with his wife, also an appraiser.
He
enjoyed sprint car races, fishing, camping, cooking, his family and
pets.
Survivors include three children, George N. Daly, Jr. (wife
Judy) of Jefferson City, Shelley Caton (husband Keith) of Jefferson
City, and Sari Schrepferman (husband Richard) of Wichita, KS; three
grandsons, Jason Caton (wife Lori) of Columbia, Justin Light (wife
Lauren) of Wichita, KS and Brian Caton (wife Tessa) of Sanger, TX; three
great-granddaughters, Delaney Caton, Mattea Light, Jameson Light; and
one great-grandson Lawson Daly Light; along with his devoted companion,
dog LADY.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman
Mortuary.
www.freemanmortuary.com.
Published Monday, February 18, 2019
Phyllis Sue Hinshaw,
83, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at
Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time
on Friday. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Phyllis was born Oct. 20, 1935 in Boone County, the daughter of Lewis
Albert and Edna Laura Holloway Reynolds. She married Jimmie R. Hinshaw
June 10, 1953. She enjoyed playing golf, reading, just being in her home
and spending time with her family.
Survivors include two sons:
Bernard R. Hinshaw (wife Linn), and Donald K. Hinshaw (wife Suzanne);
two daughters: Cynthia S. Mountjoy (husband Ralph), and Teresa E. Hayes;
one brother: Jerry Lee Reynolds; grandchildren: Randi, Trent, Brittany,
Ross, Amber, Julie, Faith, Dustin, Danica, Shania, Levi, Jacob, Zachary,
Abigail, Peter and Jake; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband; a
son; her parents; a brother; and a sister.
Arrangements are under
the direction of Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 E. St. Charles Road,
Columbia, MO 65202; (573) 474-8443. Online condolences may be left for
the family at
www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Thursday, February 21, 2019
Andrea Fay Klatt,
our beloved, entered into eternal peace and freedom on Saturday, Feb.
16, 2019 at University Hospital.
A celebration of her life will
be held at a later time.
She passed peacefully with her mother
and loved ones by her side. While Andrea fell ill and suffered from the
disease of addiction, we choose to remember her for her vibrant spirit,
her beautiful smile and the love she held for her son, Noah.
Andrea was born in Columbia, on July 7, 1986 to Donald and Janice Klatt.
On April 8, 2007, Andrea brought into this world her son, Noah. Noah
continues to be the brightest light illuminating from her life. She is
survived by her son; parents, Donald and Janice Klatt; partner Alex;
sisters Rachel (Jeff ) Talbott and Allison (Mason) Klatt; and brother
Justin Dueber; three nephews; and one niece; many aunts, uncles,
cousins, and friends.
Andrea enjoyed spending time outdoors,
landscaping, gardening and playing with her son. She grew up spending
many days in the water on the Meramec River, a treasured retreat for her
family and son. She found beauty in everything she saw.
In lieu
of flowers, contributions can be made to the Andrea F. Klatt Memorial
Fund, Central Bank of Boone County.
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth, And
saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest
God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that
you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would
never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And
the hills are hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids, And
whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you But you
didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you
home.
Published Friday, February 22,
2019
Helen
Amelia Judah, 99, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Columbia on
Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2:00
p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, at Memorial Funeral Home. The service will
follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, James
Judah. James and Helen resided southwest of Columbia when all the roads
leading to Columbia were gravel. They also farmed in Howard and Callaway
Counties. Their farms were called Westcliffe Farms. Besides farming,
they raised beef cattle and with assistance from the University of
Missouri, they experimented with hogs from inception to market in houses
over lagoons. When Westcliffe Farms was no longer farmed, it was sold
for development.
As their farm progressed, Helen volunteered at
the Boone County History and Culture Center. She enjoyed meeting the
public while working in the gift shop and helped decorate for events. At
91, Helen took a National Weather Service course and became a volunteer
severe weather storm spotter. She always carried her spotter ID card.
Helen loved to decorate her homes and did it beautifully. She was a
persnickety seamstress and even made her own drapes. All those who
visited her were treated to her gracious hospitality.
Helen is
survived by her sister, Patsy Kroeck of Hollister; nieces Karla Gordon
of Columbia, Sydney Caddy of Florida, and Tory Maples of Hollister; and
nephews Richard R. Kroeck, Jr. of Mountain View, AR, Tom Cullen and Hank
Cullen, both of the St. Louis area. Her heart and home was always open
to friends and family. She was also preceded in death by two nieces,
Kathy Cullen and Shirley Gallatin.
Her favorite charities were
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation, and memorials are appreciated to either.
Condolences
may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published by Memorial Funeal Home, Columbia, MO
Friday, February 22, 2019
Betty Jane
Slate, 80, Columbia, MO, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Memorial Funeral
Home from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Funeral service will follow at 10:30 am at
the funeral home with Rev. Mark Kummer officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia, MO.
Betty was born on October
8, 1938 in Columbia, MO the daughter of Leno Leonard and Mary Naomi
(Rippeto) Lewis who preceded her in death. She was married on December
9, 1954 in Columbia, MO to Bob Slate who preceded her in death on
September 7, 2008.
Betty lived in Columbia her whole life and
part of Hickman High School, class of '56. She worked several jobs in
her younger days but retired from General Telephone Co.
Betty
spent most of her life raising her children. She loved to play softball
and the family got in a lot of practice. When she met the Lord in the
middle of her life, she discovered a new passion. She also had a large
extended family and there were many get-togethers over the years. Betty
will be truly missed, but the memories are sweet.
Survivors
include: her five children, Mary “Jeannie” Miles, Michael D. Slate,
Robbie Slate, Carl Slate (Jackie Jacobson) and Jennifer Slate (Randy
Bowser) all of Columbia, MO; six grandchildren, Shawn , Michael L.,
Steven, Ashley, Dillon, and Bailey; eight great grandchildren; and
special friend, Bill Wulff and his family. She was also preceded in
death by one daughter, Maria Slate and her sister, Sarah Lewis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Compassus, c/o
Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Published by BLUEBONNET HILLS FUNERAL
HOME, 5725 COLLEYVILLE BLVD,
COLLEYVILLE TX 76034
Mary Jane Brack,
of Keller, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 in Fort
Worth, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother,
friend, and colleague to all that knew and loved her.
She was
born on March 22, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Eugene Edwin and
Mary Amanda Wilson. Mary Jane graduated from the University of Missouri
with her bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of
Arkansas. She then furthered in her professional career by becoming a
Certified Public Accountant. Mary Jane was married for 32 years to her
husband, Ron Brack, and was blessed with four daughters, Amanda,
Rebecca, Belinda, and Sara. She enjoyed spending time with her girls-
shopping, baking Christmas cookies, and sharing in laughter. In her
spare time, she enjoyed watching NCIS, sewing, and reading/studying her
Bible.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Ron Brack of Keller,
Texas; daughters Amanda Forbes of Burleson, Texas, Rebecca Brack of
Plano, Texas, Belinda Brack of Keller, Texas, and Sara Brack of Keller,
Texas; son-in-law Bryan Forbes of Burleson, Texas; mother Mary Wilson of
Columbia, Missouri; and brothers David Wilson of Wildwood, Missouri and
Thomas Wilson of Thornton, Colorado. She is also survived by many
nieces, nephews, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father
Eugene Wilson and brother Richard Wilson.
The visitation will be
held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4th at the funeral home. The
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday March 5th at
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in
Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Published Sunday, March 3, 2019
William
Richardson Jr., 56, of Columbia passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb.
26, 2019 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1962 to William and
Doris (Curren) Richardson in Columbia. William attended Hickman High
School, and following high school went on to obtain a certificate in
HVAC and was self employed as a contractor.
William loved playing
basketball, listening to music and enjoyed spending time with his family
and friends.
He is survived by his parents: William and Doris
Richardson; three sons: Zachary Smith, Julian Richardson and Jordan
Richardson; three daughters: Tionna Favors, Tiffany Lawson and Tabitha
Lawson; one brother: Anthony Curtis; and four sisters: Lorinda Cockrell,
Althea Bivens, Kendra Richardson and Bonetta Lewis.
Condolences
may be left online for the family at
www.parkermillard.com.
Published March 14th, 2019 - News Tribune,
Jefferson City MO
Emma Allene Pauley,
age 98, of Holts Summit, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at
The Timbers Assisted Living.
Emma was born on January 27, 1921,
in Columbia, Mo., the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Stout) Parsons. She
was married on January 12, 1947, to William Pauley who preceded her in
death on November 18, 2008.
A lifelong resident of the central
Missouri area, Emma was a 1939 graduate of Hickman High School in
Columbia, Mo. A homemaker for the majority of her life, Emma had a
giving heart and volunteered with several organizations in our
community. Most notably, she helped with the Capital Region Medical
Center and the Special Learning Center. She was a member of the Order of
the Eastern Star, Victoria Chapter #14. She possessed a strong faith and
was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as a
deacon.
Emma had a creative spirit and was gifted in sewing. She
cherished family gatherings and her family will remember her for being
an excellent cook. Survivors include: two daughters, Karen DeFrances
(husband Tony) of Baton Rouge, La., and Cherly Blizzard (husband Frank)
of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 61
years, Bill; and one granddaughter, Casey DeFrances.
Visitation
will be held at First Presbyterian Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019. A memorial service will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church with
the Reverend Barry Williams officiating. Private graveside services and
interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church
and Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family would like to thank the
staff at the Timbers Assisted Living and Hospice Compassus for the care
and concern they showed Emma and her First Presbyterian Church family
for all the love and friendly visits through the years. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
www.freemanmortuary.com.
Published
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Clarence Norris
Hyde, 72, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his
home near Eldon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16,
from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will
follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Phil Dooley
officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Clarence
was born on Oct. 13, 1946 in Columbia, the son of Tilford and Edith
(Melloway) Hyde, who preceded him in death. He was married in 1966 in
Columbia, to Cheryl Vandeventer; he then was married to Nancy Sexton in
1974. Clarence graduated from Hickman High School in 1964 and worked for
Drive-Ateria restaurant, The Pancake House, KFC, Dunkin Donuts and
Shorty’s Fried Chicken before retiring as the manager of the KFC in
Mexico, MO. He enjoyed old cars, NASCAR and even participated in several
demolition derbies at the Boone County Fair in the 1980′s. He was also a
member of a pit crew for a racing team in the 1970′s.
Survivors
include three children, Jerry Hyde (Cyndi) of Columbia, Stacey Hyde
(Darrell Bond) of Holt’s Summit, and Tammy Stanford (Tim) of St.
Augustine, FL; two brothers, Cecil Hyde (Faye) of Benton, AR and Harley
Hyde (Judy) of Columbia; one sister, Helen Merritt (Rolla) of
Harrisburg; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice Voyles; one brother, David
Hyde Sr.; and long-time friend, Sherry Pratt.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 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 Sunday, March 17, 2019
Victor (Vic) E.
Menzel, 66, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his
home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, March
30, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service.
He was born Sept. 30,
1952, in Hannibal, the son of Robert Victor and Elizabeth “Liz” May
(Kastner) Menzel. He was a graduate of Hickman High School and he
graduated from Lynn Technical School.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash
Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; website:
www.ParkerMillard.com, (573)
449-4153
Published in Farmington Daily
Times, 203 W. Main St. Farmington, NM 87401 on Apr. 3, 2019
- - Richard Eugene
"Dick" Bolli passed away suddenly and unexpectedly March 13, 2019. He
was born 7.29.1941 to Jacob and Iva Bolli in Columbia, Missouri. He grew
up in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School. He was very
active in baseball, playing semipro baseball as a pitcher for the
Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburg Pirates farm teams.
Dick was a
skilled sheetmetal worker following the path of his father and older
brother Jack. Dick moved to the Farmington, NM, area in 1973, where he
continued his sheetmetal career, and coached little league baseball. He
married Joellen "Jinx" Agee Lozier in 1976.
After retirement he
was active in animal rescue operations for the Farmington and Aztec
Animal Shelters, and San Juan Animal League activities. Many will
remember him in the art world as the original creator of the "Dicky
Bird"; and a bevy of wacky metal work creations. Dick also enjoyed
playing disk golf with Jinx and sons Craig and Denny and a number of
friends. He is most fondly remembered by family and friends for his
infectious smile and ever-present paperback westerns.
He was
proceeded in death by Jacob and Iva Bolli and older brothers Jack and
Don Bolli. Survived by wife Jinx. Daughter Sharon, partner Jack
Campbell, Sons Richard Denny and Justin Michael Bolli, partner Amanda,
granddaughters Jetta Belle and Arial Quinn. Stepson Craig Lozier and
grandsons Luke and Nathaniel Lozier; stepdaughter Lisa Lozier and
granddaughters Nyssa and Monica Stant. His sisters Mary McGavock and
Agnus "Babe" Boyd and brother Ed and partner Mary Ann Bolli., and 19
nieces and nephews.
Celebration of his life is
Thursday, July 27, 2019, at Community of Christ Church, 210 E 30th
Street, Farmington NM (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Published Tuesday, March 26,
2019
Larry B. Duncan, 72, of Columbia, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at
University Hospital with family at his bedside.
Per Larry’s
wishes, there will be no services.
Larry was born Jan. 1, 1947.
Published Sunday, March 31, 2019
Jennifer Diane
Carney, 37, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her
home near Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 31,
2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial
service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Josh
Palmer officiating.
Jennifer was born on Jan. 12, 1982 in
Jefferson City, the daughter of Randall Carney and Diane (Logston)
Carney who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her
beloved grandfather, Bill Carney. She graduated from Hickman High School
in 2000 and then attended Columbia College.
Jennifer most
recently had a passion for art and drawing which quickly became a love
for tattooing. She loved decorating her friends with her beautiful
creations. She loved the country as well; horseback riding, fishing and
hunting were her other favorite hobbies when she wasn’t drawing. Her
passion for life was her three wonderful kids, she adored them so much
and couldn’t wait to show them the world. She dearly loved her friends
which quickly became her family. They always surrounded her with love
and comfort throughout her life. She loved caring for others and found a
career as a Home Health Care Aid.
Jennifer is survived by one son
Kyler and one daughter Harley Carney of the home; one son Sylus Hill of
Kansas; one sister, Melissa Anderson (Justin Bluhm) of San Antonio, TX;
niece and nephews Wyatt, Jamison, Austin, Maverick Bluhm; grandmother,
Lois Carney of Russellville; Uncle Russell Logston of Columbia; aunt,
Linda Lenk (Phil); uncle, Chuck Carney (Brenda); and cousins; special
friends, Jessica Luebbert and Derick Benedict, Todd Ford, Chris
Wainscott; and several extended family and friends.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to The Children of Jennifer Carney, 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.
Greg "Chop" Lane
July 9, 1969 - March 27, 2019
Gregory A. Lane,49,
surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Wednesday, March 27,
2019, after a lengthy illness.
He was the beloved husband of
Suzie Lane (nee Smith) for 20 years; cherished father of Audrey Brown,
Arron Brown and Payton Lane; dear brother of Karrie (Eddie) Reno, uncle
to Olivia Baurichter and Blake Reno, great uncle of Harper Baurichter
and son-in-law of Peggy Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Donald and Nancy Lane.
Greg loved to can what he grew in his
garden, cook and play golf. He was very proud of his work, being a sheet
metal worker for over 20 years and being a member of the Sheet Metal
Workers Local 36 . He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, never
met a stranger and was the person that made you feel so at ease and
welcoming. Greg was a die hard KC Chiefs fan. Most important to him was
his loving wife and his children. To know Greg was to love him.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday,
March 30, 2019 at Hutchens-Stygar Funeral and Cremation Center, 5987 Mid
Rivers Mall Dr., St. Charles, MO 63304.
A memorial service will
begin at 2:00 pm at Hutchens-Stygar Funeral Home.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to the family.
Obituary provided by
Hutchens-Stygar Funeral & Cremation Center
5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63304
Provided by Juli Grossman
Judith Anne
Palmquist Peterson
Judy passed away on March 29, 2019 from
Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 80 with friends and family at her side.
She was born on January 25, 1939 in Ithaca, New York to Edward and
Virginia Palmquist. Her family spent a short time in Canada before
settling in Columbia, Missouri. Judy graduated from Hickman High School
in Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the
University of Missouri and her Master of Education at Ohio University.
Judy met her husband Dan in 1962, and the two were married on
December 4, 1964. In 1972 they relocated to Flagstaff, Arizona where the
raised their two children.
Judy had a distinguished teaching
career with the majority spent at Sechrist School in Flagstaff, AZ. Her
primary focus was 1st grade and Special Education.
Judy will be
fondly remembered as a kind and loving person, with a soft spot for
children and animals, always offering her time and attention to those in
need.
Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Daniel
Peterson, children Juli (Kevin) Grossman, Lloyd (Jennifer) Peterson,
grandchildren Jaden, Dax and Blaze Grossman, Allison, Anna and Nicholas
Peterson, brothers Robert (Judy) and William (Genevieve) Palmquist, many
nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
A Rosary prayer service
will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday May 16, and we will celebrate her
life at a funeral mass on Friday May 17th at 10:00 am, both at the
Divine Mercy Parish, 555 West Main, Gardner, KS 66030.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in memory of Judy Peterson to the CU
Foundation online at https://giving.cu.edu, or by mail to the CU
Foundation, P.O. Box 17126, Denver, CO 80217-9155.
Published Sunday, April 21, 2019
Andrew “Andy” Clark
Stewart, 56, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 2, 2019, after a
brief illness.
In honor of his memory, a Celebration of Life will
be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in the Bleu Great Room of Bleu
Market & Bakery, 3919 S. Providence Rd, Columbia MO 65201.
Andy
was born Jan. 19, 1963, the son of Clark and Jean Stewart, who preceded
him in death. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the
University of Missouri and began a 30-year career in commercial real
estate in Los Angeles. In recent years Andy returned to his hometown of
Columbia. He loved all things Missouri Tigers, spending quality time
with his family and friends, hiking and fishing in our lovely state and
national parks, jamming out to his favorite classic rock bands, and bad
Irish jokes.
Andy was a man who opened up his heart and home to a
multitude of people, never once allowing them to leave without a belly
full of food and a smile on their face.
He is survived by his
daughter Casey Stewart of Columbia; sons Patrick and Jackson Stewart of
Los Angeles, CA; and his sisters Salle Stewart of Overland Park, KS, and
Belinda (Mike) Lower of Lenexa, KS.
He was also preceded in death
by his sister, Sandra Stewart.
In lieu of flowers, donations are
welcomed to the Missouri Department of Conservation or the Sequoia Parks
Conservancy.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared with
the family at www.bachyager.com.
Published in San Bernardino Sun on Apr. 9,
2019
April 7,
1940 - April 4, 2019 Anita Laverne Foley Adams, 78, of San Bernardino
went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
A
Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Fri, April 12th at Immanuel
Baptist Church, 28355 Baseline Street, Highland. A graveside service
will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wed, April 17th, 2019 at Riverside National
Cemetery, 22945 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside.
Anita was born
April 7, 1940, to Oscar & Aleta Foley in Columbia, MO. She graduated
from Hickman High School in 1958. She worked as an accountant in the
mid-west until the early 70's, then moved to Calif. to work for Campus
Crusade for Christ. She was the Benefits Coordinator for this Christian
ministry for 25 years. In 1973 she married Glen Adams.
Anita was
a beautiful singer and blessed with an alto voice. She also played the
piano and organ, which was a God-given talent. She was still active and
played hymns weekly for her Sunday School Class at Immanuel Baptist
Church.
Anita had a heart for helping the elderly by visiting
local nursing homes, which inspired others to join her to do the same.
She organized the Christmas program at Waterman Convalescent for the
last 40 years.
Anita is survived by her husband of 45 years, Glen
of San Bernardino; daughter Linda Allen; daughter Lori Neel & husband
Tommy; son Jon & wife Kim; son Tim & wife Heidi; brothers Harold Foley,
& Jim Foley & wife Charlotte of Missouri; & 10 grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Family Memorial Mortuary & Cremation, 909-796-6000
Published Thursday, April 11, 2019
John Richard Watson,
age 48, passed away at his home on Friday, April 5, 2019, surrounded by
family and devoted friends.
Services will be held at a later
date.
John was born in Columbia, the son of Richard A. and Joan
Lee Watson. He is survived by his mother Joan; brother Tom Watson (Kathy
Deveny) and sister Sue Stillman (John Stillman); his niece Jing Jing
Kneale; and his nephews Jack and Khoa Stillman.
A proud graduate
of Hickman High School, John loved movies, dancing, cheeseburgers,
pizza, the St. Louis Cardinals, and most of all his friends and family.
His spirit lit up the lives he touched.
The Watson family would
like to thank the staff and clients of Boone County Family Resources
(BCFR) for their support and dedication to John throughout his adult
life. Memorials are suggested to BCFR, 1209 E. Walnut St., Columbia MO
65201.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nilson Funeral
Home.
Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Darlene Mae Wren
Short, 97, of Overland Park KS, formerly of Columbia, passed away
Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Services will be held at Robinson Funeral
Home in Ashland, on Saturday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m., burial will follow
in Goshen Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:30- 1:30 p.m.
She was
born April 23, 1921 in Hartsburg, the daughter of Josie and Robbie Wren.
Darlene married Paul Vemer Short on May 31, 1941.
Darlene
graduated from Hickman High School and the Orton and Rice Secretarial
School. She had been employed at the Treasure Chest as a salesperson and
Boone County Agricultural Extension Office as a secretary. She was
primarily a homemaker enjoying cooking, gardening, sewing and knitting.
She had been active with 4-H club, PTA, Cub Scouts, Co-operative
Extension of Women, and King’s daughters. She especially liked reading
and art. In her middle age, she took art classes and painted many
pictures to share with family.
She is survived by her children,
Emily Wisley of Coopers Plains, NY, Marilyn Holland of Aurora, CO, and
Mark Short (Ann) of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Jessica Wisley
(Nick), Jeffrey Wisley (Inessa), Rebecca McSweeney (Jack), Melissa Couch
(David), Brian Holland, Patrick Short (Mindy), Timothy Short, Michael
Short; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings,
Robbie Estil Wren, Rebecca Peuster, and Donnie Wren.
In lieu of
flowers Memorial Donations to Goshen Cemetery Fund.
Published Thursday, April 18, 2019
Krystal Elizabeth
McKee-Ofodile, 45, of Columbia, passed away surrounded by her family on
Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.
Friends will be received from
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Friendship Missionary Baptist
Church. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment
will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Krystal was born April 4,
1974, in Columbia, a daughter of William “Bill” and Alfreda (Cobbins)
McKee. She was a member of Fifth Street Christian Church where she was
baptized at an early age. She was a 1992 graduate of Hickman High
School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen.
She married
Anselm “AJ” Ofodile in 1995, and from this union two children, Jasmyn
and Alexander, were born.
She went on to graduate from the
University of Missouri in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
She then graduated from Columbia College in 2001, with a bachelor’s
degree in social work. Krystal continued her education at the University
of Missouri, receiving a Master’s of Education with an emphasis in
special education in 2003. She also graduated from the University of
Missouri-St. Louis, where she received a Master’s of Education with an
emphasis in educational administration in 2010. Finally, she completed
21 hours towards her doctorate degree in educational leadership at the
University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Krystal worked as a special
education teacher at John B. Lange Middle School from 2003 to 2008. In
2009, she continued her career with The Special School District at
Parkway Central Middle School until 2011. She taught special education
at Parkway North High School from 2012 to 2015.
Krystal is
survived by her two children; her parents; her brother Timis; her
grandmother, Eartha Cobbins-Bridgeford; her devoted Standard Poodle,
Shane; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We love you and
miss you!
She was preceded in death by grandparents William McKee
Sr. and June McKee.
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.
Cathy Barton Para, June 12, 1955 — April
17, 2019
By the Para family - Apr 19, 2019 from the Columbia
Missourian
Local
musician Cathy Barton Para, 63, of Boonville, passed away gently among
family and friends at home, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. A memorial
service is pending at Boonville’s First Christian Church.
Catherine Jean Barton Para was born June 12, 1955, in Fort Benning,
Georgia, to Claude D. and Mary Ruth Catlett Barton.
An “Army
brat,” she lived in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia and Hawaii before
moving to Columbia in 1967. She attended West Junior and Hickman high
schools and Stephens College, from which she graduated summa cum laude
in 1977. She received a master’s degree in folklore from Western
Kentucky University 1979.
She married David Para at First Baptist
Church in Columbia in 1979 and began a long and happy union with her
lifelong love and fellow musician.
Cathy’s active interest in
music began in elementary school in Hawaii and grew during her school
days in Columbia. A champion banjo player, she also was one of the first
hammered dulcimer players in the region and inspired many players
nationally.
Her playing was vibrant and she was a generous and
thoughtful teacher. She and Dave shared a musical career for more than
40 years, traveling the U.S. roads and rivers and Europe, specializing
in traditional music from the Missouri – Ozark region. They were awarded
by the Missouri Humanities Council, Young Audiences of Kansas City and
the Folk Alliance Region Midwest. Stephens College named her a
distinguished alumnus in 1993. In a fruitful 20-year collaboration with
the late Bob Dyer, they produced three music albums related to Missouri
history which were awarded by the American Library Association. They
started the Big Muddy Folk Festival for the Friends of Historic
Boonville. The 28th festival was held April 5 to 6. The couple made 16
albums.
Cathy performed as she lived, with her radiant smile,
inviting laugh and unabashed joy, endearing her to the communities of
home and career.
In addition to Dave, she is survived by two
sisters, Claudia (Tom) Welsh and Judith (Tom) Gibbons, both in Texas; an
uncle, Roy Barton in Memphis; and countless grieving and grateful
friends.
Memorials are suggested to KOPN Community Radio, Friends
of Historic Boonville and First Christian Church.
Published Sunday, April 28, 2019
John Phillip “Phil”
Davis, 90, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 from complications of dementia.
The family held a private burial on Monday, April 22.
He was
preceded in death by Carroll Davis, his wife of 61 years; and Johnny,
his first born son. He had five additional children, Deb (Bobby)
Mitchell, Linda Schaper, Nancy Dollard, Tom (Brenda) Davis, and Karen
Snow. He had 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Phil and
Carroll raised their family on a small farm in Hallsville and retired
from the University of Missouri. He enjoyed playing dominoes and wood
carving.
Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial
Funeral Home.
Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Linda Lou Rector,
71, of Columbia, passed away on April 19, 2019. She was born on February
10, 1948, in Columbia, Missouri, to the late Charles and Alma (Harmon)
Holton.
She graduated from Hickman High School. Linda married
Danny Rector on August 26, 1966 and they had two sons, Scott and Tim.
Linda loved spending time with her family and with her grand-dog
Bella.
Linda is survived by her sons: Scott Rector and Tim
Rector of Columbia; sister: Debby (Mark) Sorrels of Lake Ozarks;
grandsons: Justin Rector and Nathan Rector of Columbia, her grand-dog:
Bella, and many nieces and nephews and other family members. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband Danny, and brother Les
Holton.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday,
May 3, 2019, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. A Private
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for the family. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal
Shelter.
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 Friday, April 26, 2019
R. Philip Acuff,
M.D., 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
Farewell Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Meierhoffer
Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will gather with friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday,
May 10 at the funeral home.
Dr. Acuff was born Nov. 1, 1931 in
Columbia. He married Diane Davis July 19, 1955. She preceded him in
death Nov. 7, 2015.
He graduated from Hickman High School where
he was student body president. He attended University of Missouri with a
bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in medicine in
1955. He then earned his medical degree in 1957 and completed his
residency training in radiology in San Antonio, TX, Fort Bragg, NC and
Denver, CO. He then moved to St. Joseph in 1969 and joined the radiology
practice of Dr. Joseph Fisher. In addition to his office practice he
worked for Methodist Hospital and Sisters of St. Joseph Hospital as well
as other surrounding hospitals. He obtained his private pilot’s license
and flew to many surrounding hospitals to serve. He was a member of the
U.S. Army Medical Corps where he served his residency.
Dr. Acuff
was a long-time member of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of the
United Way of Greater St. Joseph. He and his wife, Diane, endowed a
professorship in medical research at the School of Medicine of
University of Missouri-Columbia, and in 1995 dedicated the Acuff
Auditorium, also at the School of Medicine. Along with their son,
Michael, they also established the Acuff handicapped-accessible duck
blind at the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area in Boone County.
Dr.
Acuff was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, where he attained the
rank of Life. He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity,
University of Missouri Alumni Association, Buchanan County Medical
Society, Missouri Wildlife Federation, a lifetime member of Ducks
Unlimited and inductee of the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame, Mound City. He
was also past president of the Benton Club. As an adult he was active in
Troop 47 and on the Council Level and achieved the rank of Chieffain in
the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was certified in scuba diving, which he
enjoyed with his wife. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman.
Dr. Acuff was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include son, Michael E. Acuff, M.D. (Milly), Columbia;
grandchildren, Ruth Acuff Mueller, Abigail Diane Acuff, Mary Acuff
Leibovich, Robert Davis Acuff, Silas Johnathan Acuff, Nelson Davis
Acuff, Susan Danielle Acuff and Sarah Catherine Acuff; six
great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
He was also
preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Ida (Cohen) Acuff; and
son, Robert Philip Acuff, Jr.
Flowers are appreciated and for
those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made
to the donor’s choice.
Online guest book and obituary at
www.meierhoffer.com.
Published Sunday,
May 5, 2019
Walter
Andrew “Pup” Beasley, 69, of Columbia, passed away suddenly on Saturday,
April 27, 2019.
A celebration of Pup’s life will be held at a
later date.
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,
April 28, 2019
Gerold “Jerry”
Windsor, 72, of Hallsville, went home to God’s beautiful heaven above on
Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Funeral Services will follow a Masonic
Service that will start at 12 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at Bach-Yager
Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until start of
the Masonic Service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Jerry was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Panama City, FL to Floyd Bell, Jr.
and Carlie Wells Windsor. Jerry worked as an iron worker building
towers, some of them being the tallest buildings in the world. He also
changed light bulbs in many of the tall structures around Columbia. His
interests or hobbies included rodeo, bull riding, breaking and riding
horses, leather work, RC airplanes and making his favorite dishes.
Jerry is survived by his mother, Carlie “Connie” Windsor of
Columbia; three daughters, Pam Windsor of Jefferson City, Debbie Windsor
of Columbia, Vecie Windsor of Springdale, AR; a granddaughter, Heather
Spangler of Columbia; a niece, Stacie Windsor Friedrich (John); and two
nephews, Col. Jason Scott Windsor (JoEllen) and Jonathan Paul Windsor
(Mandi); and several beloved great nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by his father, Floyd Windsor, Jr.; his brother, Floyd
“John” Windsor, III; and a grandson, Anthony Spangler.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to Special Olympics Missouri, 305 Special
Olympics Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Online condolences and
tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Thursday, May 2, 2019
Jesse W. Crane,
37, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6 at Memorial
Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jesse was born Nov. 6, 1981 in Columbia to Mike Crane and Sheryl
Richardson. Jesse attended Hickman High School. He started working at
Public Water Supply District #9 in 2004 and worked his way up to Field
Services Manager. Jesse loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing,
floating, exploring, and hiking in the woods and creeks. He was a huge
fan of Avengers and superhero movies, a passion that he shared with his
three sons. In life, Jesse was a superhero to his kids and family. Jesse
was loving, caring, and always there to help.
He is survived by
his three children, Logan, Walker, and Harley Crane of Ashland; his
mother, Sheryl Richardson and step father, Bruce Richardson, both of
Rocheport; brother, Brian Crane, nephew, Kaleb and niece, Kori, all of
Harrisburg; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in
death by his father, Mike Crane of Columbia.
The family asks in
lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Crane Boys Scholarship
Fund at Merchants and Farmers Bank, 4000 Rangeline Street, Columbia, MO
65202.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, May 3, 2019
John “Hop” Cecil
Corley (USAF Major, retired), 87, died on Monday, April 29, 2019 in
Niceville, FL.
Visitation will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 6
at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel in Columbia, with funeral services
following at 3:30 p.m. Afterwards he will be laid to rest at Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Hop was born in Sedalia on March 7, 1932. His
family moved to Columbia when he was a teenager, where he graduated from
Hickman High School in 1950. He was married to Patsy Ruth Bozarth in
1954.
John earned his BS in Accounting from the University of
Missouri-Columbia and was commissioned into the United States Air Force.
He proudly served for 20 years, first as a navigator and later, after
receiving a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of
Pittsburgh, as an engineer where he made significant contributions to
the development of the B-58, FB-111 and B-1 bomber programs. During his
career, he traversed the globe six times and served on every continent
except Australia. His permanent duty stations spanned the continental
US, culminating in his retirement at Edwards AFB, CA in 1974.
Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Hop brought his family back to
Columbia, where he earned an MS in electrical engineering. He had other
careers, working for the State of Missouri and then for the University
of Missouri before retiring completely in 1997. He lived in Columbia
until 2016, when he moved to northwest Florida to be near his son’s
family.
Hop is survived by his two children, Karen Minor of
Crestview, FL and John D. (Lissa Whitmarsh) Corley of Niceville, FL; two
granddaughters, Jessica (Joshua) Miller of Niceville, and Lauren Corley
of Gainesville, FL; siblings Nancy Adkins of Centertown, Betty Burdick
and Edwin B. Corley of Columbia.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Patsy Ruth (Bozarth); and son-in law, Mark Minor.
John
accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was 13 years old.
As an adult, he served as a faithful member, teacher, deacon or trustee
in every church he attended. At the time of his passing, Hop was a
member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church in Crestview.
In lieu of
flowers, request remembrances to: The Wounded Warrior Project at:
Woundedwarriorproject.org or Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund in
Crestview, FL at: Woodlawnbaptist.com.
Online condolences and
tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Linda Ruth Benway,
68, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at University
Hospital.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Linda
was born in Columbia on Sept. 8, 1950, the daughter of James Thornton
and Nadime Acton Thornton. She is survived by her husband, “Joe” Benway;
a son, Michael; a daughter, Zelma; one sister, Lori; four grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019
John Edward Keller,
73, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Columbia.
A celebration of life
is planned for later this summer.
He was born April 4, 1946 in
Columbia to Joseph (Smokie) and Margaret Keller. He graduated from
Hickman High School in 1964 and attended the University of Missouri.
In his own words; “I took my first serious photograph at the age of
eighteen. At twenty-two...began my photographic apprenticeship at
Julie’s Studio under the watchful eyes of Francis Griffin and Eddie
Gibbons. I also attended workshops taught by Ansel Adams, Arnold Newman
and Robert Heinecken. I make my living as a free-lance commercial
photographer, shooting on location and in-studio for publications and
advertising.”
His true focus was as a father to his son Joshua,
enveloping him with love, encouragement and the same steady patience
evident in his most creative photographs. His friends can attest to the
same devotion and support. Describing his work at an exhibition he might
have unknowingly written his own epitaph stating that he was “exploring
the universe.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and is
survived by his brother David, his beloved son Josh and the
grandchildren he doted on, Tate and Julia Keller.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or
Central Missouri Humane Society where Johnny volunteered.
Published Thursday, May 9, 2019
William “Tree”
Guthrie, 72, of Columbia, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Harry S.
Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.
Memorial services will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 10 at Unity Center of Columbia; 1600 W
Broadway, Columbia MO 65203. All are welcome to attend.
Born in
Columbia on Nov. 3, 1946 to Albert and Laura Guthrie, Tree was the
oldest of four boys. He graduated from Columbia Hickman High School in
1964, and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served from
1965-1969.
Tree returned to Columbia in the summer of 1969, after
his service in the Navy. Soon after, he met his wife Cheryl and started
a family. He worked for the United States Postal Service until he
retired in 2000 after 30 years. He enjoyed traveling across the country
with his wife and loved spending time with his family and friends. He
was an active member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
He is
survived by his children, LaSandra, Amber and André; his sons-in-law,
Ronnie, Richard and Brad; and his grandsons, Marquis and Anthony.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura; his
brothers, Larry, Ronald and Robert; his wife Cheryl; and his
grand-daughter Imani.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to vva.org: donate, dedication in memory of William A. Guthrie,
Columbia.
Published Sunday, May 12,
2019
Terry
Keith Foster, 52, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at
Capital Region Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at
a later date.
He was born on July 6, 1966 to Dennis and Vicki
(Nuzum) Foster.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street,
Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be
left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Ted Lee Atwood, 72, of
Columbia, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 5:41 a.m. at University
Hospital.
Services will be private for the family and will be
under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.
Ted was
a graduate of MU, UMKC and Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Ted
worked for the University of Missouri as an internal auditor and retired
in 2002.
He leaves behind his wife, Kathleen (Butler) Atwood; son
Wayne Atwood; daughter-in-law Christa Atwood; grandson Spencer Atwood;
daughter Brandy Atwood; grandchildren Derrik Atwood, Kaylee Atwood,
Nikki May and Trevor May; daughter Crystal Atwood; sister Mary Beth
Sumpter; brother-in-law Kirk Sumpter; sister Donna Brown; brother-in-law
Ed Brown; brother Dan Atwood; sister-in-law Joann Atwood; brother Steve
Atwood; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Marvin and Elizabeth Atwood; and one brother, Lynne Atwood.
Published
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Donald “Joker”
Kintner, 78, of Columbia, and formerly of Rocheport, stepped from this
life into the next one Tuesday, May 15, 2019 peacefully at his home with
family following a diagnosis of cancer. While we who are left to grieve,
those who are waiting in heaven for him rejoiced.
Services
honoring Joker’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 at
Markland-Yager Funeral Home in New Franklin with Pastor James Jackson
officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at
Markland-Yager Funeral Home.
He was born June 4, 1940 in Columbia
to Mancle G. and Anna Mae (Perkins) Kintner. Donald married the love of
his life, Peggy L. Schrader on July 23, 1960. Two daughters, Sherry and
Stacy, rounded out their family.
Joker had many jobs as a youth
but settled into drywall for a lifelong job. He created Kintner Drywall
and later worked for the University of Missouri in Plant Engineering.
Anything he did he did with intensity. Various hobbies through his
life included coin and bottle collecting, playing pool, softball,
bowling, golfing, fishing and card playing just to name a few. He
enjoyed getting together with family and friends to pursue these many
hobbies.
His girls went to measure houses, learned to play pool,
dug in various dumps for bottles, learned to sit still in a boat to fish
and spent a lot of time at the bowling alley with their dad.
His
three grandchildren were his joy. He loved sharing things with them and
traveling with them.
Survivors include his daughter, Sherry and
her husband Max Wachter; three grandchildren, Ray, Zack and Rheanna
Wachter; three brothers, Edward Kintner and wife Cletus, M. G. Kintner,
Jr. and wife Josie, Carl Kintner and wife Dana; three sisters, Marilyn
Gibbons, Ruth Evert and husband Ralph and Mary Jane Curtis; and many
cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Peggy in 2002; his daughter, Stacy in 1984; his mother and
father; his brother, Kenny and his sister Carolyn.
Memorials are
suggested to a charity of donor’s choice.
Condolences may be
shared at www.marklandyager.com.
Published Saturday, May 25, 2019
Michael D.
Caldwell, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his
home.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 at
Memorial Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life service to follow.
He was born on May 14, 1952 in Columbia, the son of Charles Dexter
and Wanda Irene (Hicks) Caldwell, both of whom preceded him in death.
Mike was a 1970 graduate of Hickman High School and attended
Columbia College. He worked as an electrician in Missouri before moving
to Louisiana in 1984 and later to Florida. While out of state, he began
working for an electrical supply company and when he moved back to
Missouri in 1996, he worked for French-Gerleman in Columbia. He enjoyed
football, track and musicals in high school, and while in college he was
a published poet. He was a self-taught musician, playing guitar,
harmonica and piano. He was an avid reader and was proficient with
computers. Mike was friendly, easy to talk to and didn’t know a
stranger. Mike looked forward to holidays with family and monthly
luncheons with his brother’s family and his sister. After having
open-heart surgery in 2017 he enjoyed exercise and nature walks.
He is survived by his siblings, Sharon Jennings of Hartsburg and Shelley
(Linda) Caldwell of Columbia; niece Sylvia Caldwell; nephew Chris
(Stephanie) Jennings; and great niece and nephews, Skylar Jennings,
Hunter Jennings and Faith Jennings.
He was preceded in death by
one half-brother, Steve; and one brother-in-law, Larry Jennings.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, May 26, 2019
Velva Delphine Rice,
91, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Boone Hospital in
Columbia.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO. Funeral
services will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ed
Rollins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Velva was born on June 22, 1927 in Boone County, the daughter of Everett
and Eunice (Pollack) Atkins who preceded her in death. She was an active
member of Calvary Baptist Church. Velva volunteered as a Pre-K teacher
for 17 years at Nora Stewart Nursery School in Columbia, touching the
lives of many children. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge and spending
time with her family and friends.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Jacqueline Rice of Columbia and Charlotte Rice of Jefferson
City; one son, Steven Rice and his wife Brenda Rice of Columbia; and
three grandchildren, Sergio Rice, Laila Rice and Madison Rice. She also
was preceded in death by her one brother, Buddy Atkins.
In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to Nora Stewart Nursery School, 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, May 29, 2019
Marsha Lynn Beckett,
62, of Cameron, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at home with her
family by her side.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday evening at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron. Graveside
Inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30 in Graceland Memorial
Cemetery in Cameron.
Marsha was born Feb. 17, 1957 to James E.
and Geraldine (Huckaby) Scott in Columbia.
She was a 1975
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia and a 1979 graduate from the
University of Missouri-Columbia.
On Oct. 11, 1980, Marsha married
Wilfred “Bill” Beckett, Jr. in Columbia.
She spent her working
years at various companies before settling in to help her husband in the
family business, Beckett Gas and philanthropic work. Her passion was
family and travel, especially in the Caribbean.
Survivors include
her husband Bill, of the home; son, Tyler (Bless) and granddaughter,
Mira Beckett of North Kansas City; mother, Gerri Scott of Columbia;
sister-in-law, Judy (Tom) Sifers of Granby, CO; niece and nephew, Ashley
and Brad Sifers; step-brother, John (Marcia) Dampf.
She was
preceded in death by her son, Ryan; father, James; step-father, Warren
Dampf; grandparents, Bertie and Jean Huckaby and Elva and Edith Scott;
father and mother-in-law, Bill and Ann Beckett.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marsha Beckett Memorial
Fund to benefit local charities and causes.
Online condolences:
www.polandthompson.com.
Published
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
J Larre Barrett,
80, left this life on Monday, May 27, 2019 after a short illness.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7 at St. Anselm
Church, 530 South Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141. A reception at Country
Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Ave in Columbia will follow at 3 p.m.
He was born Nov. 20, 1938 as the fourth and youngest child of Lula
P. (Dude) Barrett and Rex P. Barrett in Columbia. He loved his hometown
and was a dedicated Boy Scout, reaching the level of Eagle Scout and
attending a national Jamboree. Larre graduated from Hickman High School
in 1956 where he was the President of the Senior Class, active with the
Verse Choir and many other school organizations. He attended the
University of Missouri and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta
fraternity and developed life-long friendships with his brothers. He
graduated from the School of Journalism in 1960 and obtained a masters
in journalism in 1962.
Larre was immediately employed in Chicago
by NBC-TV and he later moved to ABC-TV in Sports Sales. In 1978, ABC-TV
promoted him to New York, eventually becoming VP, of Sports Sales. In
1989 he moved to CBS-TV to become Sr. VP, Olympic Sales and Marketing.
He finished his career as Sr. VP of sales for start-up Classic Sports
Network (now ESPN Classic). Because of his position, he traveled the
country and the world, attending many of the sports events he was
involved with, including several Olympic Games, all of golf’s Majors,
Super Bowls, World Series and numerous Kentucky Derbys.
He was an
avid and skilled golfer and played in many tournaments throughout the
country, winning Club Championships in every Country Club he was a
member. In 1998 he qualified for the US Senior Amateur–an accomplishment
that fulfilled one of his life-long goals. He never lost his enthusiasm
for Missouri Athletics and followed the Football and Basketball teams
passionately.
He met Lou Ann Elmore on a blind date while a
freshman at Mizzou. Larre and Lou Ann dated throughout college, were
married in 1962 and had two sons, William (Bill) and Christopher
(Chris). They were married 54 years before her passing in 2015. In
October 2016, he remarried to Elizabeth Harris Kruse, also a Columbia
native, Hickman High classmate and friend.
He is survived by
brother Barre and wife Nancy; his son William and wife Erin;
granddaughters Caelyn and Gillian; son Chris and wife Irene; and wife
Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to
the American Diabetes Association.
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Ronald Vaughn Pugh,
87, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Lenoir Woods.
A private
burial took place on June 6 at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of
Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20 at Epple Chapel,
Lenoir Woods.
Vaughn was born June 6, 1931 to the late Virgil and
Viola (Slater) Pugh, part of a long line of Boone County Natives. He was
less than 14 months younger than his loving, late sister, Barbara (Pugh)
Blevans. Vaughn was well known in many circles over the years in
Columbia and Boone County.
In spite of suffering from what some
would consider a “severe disability,” Vaughn took on life with ZEST and
overcame every challenge with determination and always a smile. He had a
successful 35-year-career at MFA Oil, retiring in 1996. He never missed
a party, whether they were family gatherings or good times with friends.
Vaughn enjoyed good looking clothes, nice cars and lovely ladies. He
loved to dance and always had a lady by his side. Vaughn enjoyed
swimming, running and exercising at WellAWare; but his favorite sport
was golf. He became a great left-handed golfer at Stephen Golf Course
and later the City golf courses. He made many lifelong friends on the
golf course.
Vaughn volunteered for numerous local causes, and
was a big supporter of Special Olympics and the Humane Society. His cats
were his buddies, and they lived a life of royalty. He enjoyed traveling
to visit his sister and brother-in-law, and faithfully visited his
mother every day after she suffered a stroke and had to move to The
Bluffs. Vaughn was given a special award for volunteering at The Bluffs.
He often told the story that ED Cindy Forbis asked him to be the “bed
tester” when the new facility was being built; his choice was “the
winner.” Vaughn made many friends at The Bluffs and was always thankful
for these “special friends” when he moved to The Bluffs in June
2010—Jeff, his wonderful nurse, Barry, Laura and several others.
Vaughn is survived by his brother-in-law, Bill Blevans, Lenoir, who has
been a faithful brother over 65 years; cousins, Carmen Neely, Overland
Park, Kan., Donna Gooch, Bloomington, Ill., Don Slater, Odessa; and
dozens of other cousins and friends around the Country.
Special
thanks to “the girls” at Home Instead for the laughter, love and
companionship for 10 years, the doctors and nurses at University
Hospital and the nurses at Lenoir for the care and compassion in
Vaughn’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Mo or a Charity of your
choice.
Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Jane Ray Carroll
McQuitty, 95, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her home in Columbia
surrounded by family.
A celebration of life will be held later
this year. Details will be forthcoming.
Jane was born Jan. 14,
1924 to Ray and Thelma Chandler Carroll in Kansas City, MO. At just a
few weeks old, she came to Columbia where her maternal grandparents
Clyde and Leah Chandler raised her.
Jane was a lifelong resident
of Columbia. She graduated from Hickman High School in 1942. She was a
long time member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She was married to Kenneth
Cecil McQuitty on Aug. 9, 1952 until his passing in 2000. Together they
raised four children, Mark McQuitty of Columbia, Mary Emery of Ocala,
FL, Patricia McQuitty of Columbia and Susan McQuitty. All survive her
except Susan, who passed away in March of 2006. Jane is also survived by
her granddaughter Rachael Briggs-McQuitty of Hallsville, her loving
partner of 17 years Gene Perry of Columbia, her granddaughter’s mother
Sandra Briggs of Hallsville, her son-in-law Mark Emery of Ocala and many
members of her extended family, the Ash clan.
Jane loved animals,
she was involved in high school reunion planning, the Senior Center,
enjoyed family get-togethers, playing cards with family and friends and
especially enjoyed swing dancing to big band music with her partner Gene
Perry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Calvary
Episcopal Church in Columbia, the Central Missouri Humane Society or the
charity of your choice.
Published Saturday, June 8, 2019
Tiry Monroe Crane, 77,
of Columbia, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 4,
2019 at Columbia Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, following
a prolonged illness.
There will be a reception from 12 to 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 9 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will
follow from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at
3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with George Peterson and Arlene
Leszewski officiating. Private burial will be in Grandview Cemetery near
Centralia.
Tiry was born on May 19, 1942 in rural Columbia, the
first son of Marion and Wilmoth (Bennett) Crane, who preceded him in
death. He was raised on the family farm with his five siblings near
Pierpont, and graduated from Hickman High School in 1960. He worked at
various occupations during his lifetime, including concrete
construction, restaurant ownership, food sales and food production. He
retired from Burgers Smokehouse in California, MO in 2007. He was
married several times and had five children. Tiry then married Patty
Shock on Dec. 21, 1993 in Jefferson City.
Tiry was a big man,
unpolished and impulsive. He was incredibly honest and gullible. He
thought fast and talked faster and was extremely friendly, and no one
remained a stranger for long. His passions were fishing, hunting, music
and playing games. He deeply loved his family and truly wanted everyone
to be happy.
In August of 2003, Tiry surrendered his life to the
Lord at a fellowship meeting in California, MO. Changes soon began. He
opened his heart and home to everyone, sought to be a help to anyone in
need. The Gospel story was precious to him and he shared his testimony
with anyone who would listen. He remained faithful to his profession
until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Crane of the
home; his five children, Cindy Falco (Joe) of Columbia, Christy McDow
(Mark) of Columbia, Angelina Gonzalez of Hallsville, Tiry Crane II of
Albuquerque, NM and Lacy Crane of Udall, KS; two brothers, Tim Crane
(Loretta) of Columbia and Jeff Crane (Rena) of Columbia; two sisters,
Glenda Salmon of Columbia and Becky Strawn (Keith) of Columbia; 12
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded
in death by one brother, Danny Crane; and one sister, Janice Crane.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Wonderland, 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, June 14, 2019
Terry Hatton, 75, of
Columbia, died Sunday, June 9, 2019.
A celebration of life will
be held at a later date.
He was born May 3, 1944 to Richard and
Melva (Sprague) Hatton. Terry graduated Hickman High in 1962 and joined
the National Guard as a military policeman. He was also a longtime
employee of the University Police Department.
He is survived by
two sons, Troy and Brian, as well as several grandkids, nieces, nephews
and friends.
Published Thursday, June 13, 2019
Devin Lee Hill, 52, of
Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Boone
Hospital Center surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services
will be held on Friday, June 14 at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia. A
visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at Second
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Devin was born Nov. 29, 1966 in
Columbia, the son of the late Kelly Lee Hill and Ceola (Althouse) Hill.
At the early age of nine-years-old and under the leadership of Reverend
Jewell D. Jones, Sr., Devin joined Second Missionary Baptist Church on
Feb. 9, 1976.
Well loved by many, Devin made numerous lifelong
friends beginning at Nora Stewart Nursery School and Ridgeway Elementary
School. He graduated from David H. Hickman High School in1985, where he
was tri-captain of the Hickman Kewpie football team. Earning perfect
attendance throughout all his years of school, Devin also received the
distinguished American Legion Award his senior year.
After high
school, Devin decided to serve his country and enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps, where he served four years in Camp Pendleton, CA,
until his honorable discharge. After his military career, he attended
DeVry Institute of Technology in Kansas City, MO, where he earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Operations. At the time of his
death, he was employed at MBS Textbook Exchange in Columbia.
Devin leaves to cherish his memory his mother Ceola Hill; one sister,
LaDonya Hill; and his nephew, Tre’von Hill, all of Columbia; and a host
of aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends.
He was preceded in
death by his father Kelly Lee Hill; and grandparents.
Arrangements are under the direction of the H.T. May and Son Funeral
home.
Published Thursday, June 13, 2019
Joe L. Crane, 64, of
Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14 at Nilson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the funeral
home. Burial will take place at Nashville cemetery in Boone County.
Joe was born Dec. 27, 1954 in Columbia, the son of Joseph and Margie
Stiles Crane. He married Claire Bequette April 5, 1986.
Joe was
an avid rodeo participant and competed in the National Finals. He also
owned his own trucking company and worked construction from his high
school years.
Survivors include his wife, Claire; one son, Joseph
P. “Pete” Crane; and several cousins also survive.
Memorials may
be made to the family c/o Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 St. Charles rd.,
Columbia, Mo. 65202
Online condolences may be left for the family
at: www.nilsonfuneralhome.com.
Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Jason Ian
Frazier, 38, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his
residence.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service in Columbia.
He was born Oct. 21, 1980 in Columbia, a son of John P. and Gloria
(Shikles) Frazier. Jason was a graduate of Hickman High School in
Columbia.
Jason worked as a cook at Murry’s Restaurant for seven
years, and previously at Bambino’s Restaurant, both in Columbia. Jason
enjoyed St. Louis Cardinal baseball, music and playing his guitar.
Jason is survived by his mother, Gloria Frazier of Columbia; a
brother, Joel Frazier of Columbia; a sister, Erin Frazier of Columbia;
paternal grandmother, Marcella Frazier of Columbia; and numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, John
P. Frazier on July 31, 2014.
Expressions of sympathy may be made
to the Columbia Parks and Recreation Special Olympics in Columbia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral
Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203;
(573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the family at
www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published Tuesday, June 18, 2019
William “Stew”
Stewart Crane, 80, formerly of Columbia, passed away at home on Sunday,
June 16, 2019 with his wife at his side.
Visitation will be held
from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21 at Memorial
Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Bolin officiating.
“Stew” was born
in Boone County on Sept. 23, 1938, the son of Arley Dee Crane and Sarah
Elizabeth Powell Crane, who preceded him in death. He graduated from
Hickman High School in 1956. On Sept. 26, 1980 at Wilkes Boulevard
United Methodist, he was united in marriage to Velma Mellon Crane, who
survives at their home.
“Stew” enjoyed dancing, camping, fishing,
playing cards and listening to country music. He also enjoyed spoiling
all of his grandchildren. He owned and operated Crane’s Floor Sanding
and he refinished many floors throughout Boone County. He was employed
by the University of Missouri Hospital for 38 years. For the past
several years “Stew” and Velma lived in Edinburg, TX where he was a
member of Maranatha Baptist Church in McAllen. He served on the Awana
Missions and Fellowship Committee and he also enjoyed working with their
Vacation Bible School.
Survivors include his wife, Velma; two
sons, Ronnie Crane of Hallsville and Mike (Teena) Crane of Bloomington,
IL; a step son, Randy (April) Sumpter of Kansas City; one brother, Dale
(Hazel) Crane of Columbia; five grandchildren, Cody Crane, Jessica
(Logan) Cole, Morgan Crane (Andy Rhoades), Catie Sumpter, Gage Sumpter;
three great-grandchildren, Harley Benson, Amelia Allen, Elliott Cole;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
“Stew” was preceded in death by
his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jim Wilson.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or
Maranatha Baptist Church in McAllen, TX.
Online condolences may
be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Thursday, June 20, 2019
Glenda Berniece
Salmon, 74, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June18, 2019 at University
Hospital.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22, with funeral services at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery.
Glenda
was born March 13, 1945, the daughter of Marion Crane and Wilmoth
(Bennett) Crane. She was truly a child of Boone County, living most of
her life on the family farm. She was a hard working woman who provided
for her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, needle work, quilting and
other forms of crafts. She was a person of faith and took strength from
her church family at Nashville Baptist Church. Glenda was a long-time
employee of the Columbia Daily Tribune, where she edited obituaries.
More than anything, she loved spending time with friends and family. Her
dedication and unconditional love for her children and grandchildren was
above all. Glenda was compassionate and determined. Her influence will
forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.
Glenda is
survived by her children, Bryon (Pam) Salmon, Tammy (Jay) Wilson and
Matt (Kris) Salmon; grandchildren, Brayden, Brooke, Reid, Kristi and
Ryan; two brothers, Tim (Loretta) Crane and Jeff (Rena) Crane; one
sister, Becky (Keith) Strawn; one sister-in-law, Patty Crane; and a host
of relatives.
Glenda was preceded in death by her parents; one
sister, Janice Crane; and two brothers, Tiry Crane and Danny Crane.
Memorials may be made to the Old Union Cemetery.
Online
condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, July 7, 2019
Karl Bruce Goebel,
74, of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home in Columbia.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at
Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the
funeral home. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery,
Columbia.
He was born in San Diego on Sept. 9, 1945 to Karl and
Iris Lubben Goebel, just as World War II was coming to an end. Bruce
traveled with his parents as they returned to the Midwest. He grew up in
Columbia and attended West Boulevard Jefferson Junior High School and
graduated from Hickman High School in 1963. He attended The University
of Missouri for two years, then attended the University of Kansas to
study architecture. He was initiated into Tau Beta Pi, an engineering
Honors Society. He was thrilled when his daughter Sara was also
initiated in 2010. His studies were interrupted by an induction into the
army. His service was completed two years later when he returned from
Vietnam. He then returned to KU and graduated with distinction in 1971.
After college he returned to Columbia and he and Shari married in 1973.
Bruce fell in love with architecture in sixth grade, when he saw the
design model for the new Trinity Lutheran Church. He had his first job
in an architect’s office at age 16. In his 40-years of practice he
touched the landscape of Columbia and the surrounding area. Through the
years he designed every type of building imaginable, from a simple pole
barn, to commercial office buildings and apartments, to the complexities
of historic restoration and preservation. Although the average Columbian
won’t know the legacy left by Bruce, they interact with his buildings
like the Senior Center, the Holiday Inn Executive Center, the Cherry
Street Center at 10th and Cherry, and the Columbia Medical Plaza on
North Keene St. regularly. Of all the buildings he designed, churches
always held a special place in his heart. He cared greatly about making
sure the design would meet the needs of the church both now and for the
future.
He is survived by his wife Shari; and his daughter Sara
Ankea of Kansas City; his sister, Karla and Randy Huck of Columbia; his
two brothers-in-law and their wives Ron (Nancy) Wildberger of Texas and
Chuck (Barbara) Wildberger of Nevada; and nieces and nephews: Debi,
Sarah, Jeff, David, Martha, Mindy, Angie, Brandon and Joe.
He is
preceded by his parents Karl and Iris Goebel.
In lieu of flowers
the family requests donations be made to Welcome Home a Community for
Veterans, c/o Memorial Funeral Home OR Central Missouri Honor Flight, in
c/o Memorial Funeral Home.
Published Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Harold M. Lynch, 92,
passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at University Hospital.
Mr. Lynch will be cremated and interred at the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery at Jacksonville. A private family graveside service will be
held at a later date.
Harold was born June 2, 1927 in Howard
County. He was the son of Caleb and Hazel (Thorpe) Lynch, and was the
youngest of two brothers and a sister.
In World War II, Harold
served with the U.S. Navy in the Philippines. He graduated from Hickman
High School, class of 1947, then attended Southwest Photo-Arts Institute
in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the VFW Post 280 and the Sons of
The American Revolution.
Harold had a career of 40 years in
photography, television and motion pictures. The last 19 years he was a
medical cinematographer with the University of Missouri Medical Center,
before retiring on Jan. 3, 1990.
He is survived by a son, Jeffrey
(Debra) Lynch; grandchildren Tyler Lynch, Ivy Lynch and Caleb (Devin)
Lynch, Lindsay Saunders and Ben (Courtney) Lynch; and four great
grandchildren, Gloria Lynch, Henry Lynch, Leo Lynch and Arlo Saunders.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elwood and
Eldon; a sister, Helen; and his daughter, Tana.
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 Thursday, July 4, 2019
Tom Hurley, 38, passed
away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Sacred Heart
Church (105 Waugh St, Columbia, MO, 65201), followed by a procession to
Columbia Cemetery. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held from 3 to 5
p.m. Sunday, July 7 at the Barred Owl restaurant (47 E. Broadway,
Columbia, MO, 65203).
Tom was born May 26, 1981, to Thomas
William Hurley and Margaret “Peg” Clossick Hurley, who survive. One
month after his birth in Durham, N.C., he moved with his family to
Columbia. He always considered himself a life-long resident of Columbia,
graduating from Hickman High School in 1999. He later graduated with an
Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Lake Superior State University
in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. He continued his studies at George Mason
University in Fairfax, Va., and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Public Administration. He served the public in a wide range of
capacities: as a park ranger at Carlsbad Caverns in N.M., as a Boone
County volunteer firefighter, an emergency medical technician at the
University Hospital in Columbia, and as Emergency Management Coordinator
in Eau Claire, Wis. He joined the Office of Emergency Management of
Boone County as Deputy Director in 2016, and was promoted to Director in
2019. Before beginning his career in public service, he worked for
several years at Lindsey Rentals in Columbia, where he was mentored by
Sherman Brown, whom he admired greatly.
Always a man of his word,
Tom was loyal to friends, family and colleagues alike. He had a generous
spirit and was good humored, always quick with a joke. He had an
infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the room.
Tom’s
convictions and integrity were his compass in life. He would help
anyone, and in fact, dedicated his professional life to doing just that.
Those who worked with him remember him as a consummate public servant,
dedicated to responding to people and his community in their hour of
greatest need–always without fail, and never with the expectation of
accolades or thanks. For Tom, being of service to others, especially
those in need, was simply the essence of his character.
Our lives
will not be the same–but we are not diminished by his passing. We are
better for having known him and his spirit will live on in all of those
who loved him. His parents, in particular, take solace in knowing that
Tom knew how much they loved him, how proud they were of him. And we
know that Tom loved us, too. We will carry him in our hearts all the
rest of our days.
Pallbearers are treasured friends: Taylor
Bacon, Caleb Cheavens, John Dixson, John Gilbreth, Brook Harlan, Zach
Ispa-Landa, Ryan Kanavich, Ben Parks, Abe Stebbing, Tim Sullivan,
Brandin Turner and Mark Wax.
Tom is survived by his parents; his
sister Alice Hurley of Kansas City; his brother Brian Hurley of
Syracuse, N.Y.; many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, treasured friends, and
his beloved dog, The Governor.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to The Innocence Project (www.innocenceproject.org) or the
Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri
(www.sharefoodbringhope.org).
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 Saturday, July 6, 2019
Robert William
Garrett, 84, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his
home with his wife of 61 years and other relatives nearby.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Memorial
Funeral Home. There will be a time of visitation at the funeral home
following the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery and will
be private for the family.
Robert was born on Dec. 1, 1934, in
Columbia to Lee O. and Ethel Coats Garrett, who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Hickman High School and graduated from the
University of Missouri in 1957 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and
an Air Force commission. He then worked at the Bureau of Reclamation in
Denver as an E.E. until May 1958 when he was called up for active duty
in the Air Force.
Robert and his high school sweetheart, Leslie
Flynn of Columbia, were married on June 14, 1958 at the Harlingen Air
Force Base chapel in Texas where he was assigned. During the next five
years, he and Leslie lived in Harlingen and Biloxi, MS, and spent three
years at Yakota AFB, Japan where Robert served as an Electronic Warfare
Officer/Navigator. In 1963 they moved to the Cape Kennedy, FL area where
Robert worked as an AF Operations Research Analyst.
Robert later
worked for System Development Corp. in Florida, Washington D.C., and
California before moving to the Washington, D.C. area where they lived
for the next 19 years in Maryland and Virginia. In 1972 he was hired by
the U.S. House of Representatives to manage the checkout and operation
of the original Electronic Voting System for the House. He subsequently
managed the development and operation of all the computer systems that
supported the legislative process of the House of Representatives until
his retirement in 1990. He designed and installed the drivers for the
main displays showing member votes.
In 1991, Robert and Leslie
returned to Columbia to help his widowed father who was in frail health.
He was active in retirement, volunteering as a tax aide and Counselor
for the AARP-TAX AIDE from 1993-2012 and was also a volunteer at the
Boone Hospital Center and a frequent blood and platelet donor for the
Red Cross. He was a prior President of the Show-Me Cosmo Club and a life
member of the Mizzou Alumni Association.
Robert brightened the
lives of his friends and family with his sense of humor and creativity.
Robert and Leslie enjoyed traveling together and visited 49 states and
10 countries; additionally, Robert was in other countries during his Air
Force years. He will be missed by many, especially his cherished wife
and family members.
Robert is survived by his wife, Leslie, and
two of Leslie’s three siblings whom he counted as his own, having known
them since they were ages 2 to 12. They are Matt Flynn and wife Judith
of Kansas City and Tim Flynn and wife Jane of Columbia. Other survivors
include four nieces and two nephews and one uncle Russell Coats of
Columbia, plus many cousins. His beloved sister-in-law, Michael
Elizabeth Flynn-Basler, preceded him in death in Nov. 2018, but her
husband, Jerry Basler, will be with the family.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, your local Humane
Society, or to the choice of the donor.
Condolences may be left
online for the family at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Catholic Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August
10 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, located at 104 S. Collier Street;
Centralia, MO 65240. A local Celebration of Life and Friendship will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at Hotel Baker, located at 100 W.
Main Street; St. Charles, IL 60174.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1947
in St. Louis, to Melvin and Hilda (nee Pracht) Rievley.
In
Charlotte’s early career, she was a Postulant for the Order of The
Sisters of St. Francis in Maryville. She worked as an Administrative
Dietician for most of her working life after leaving the convent.
Charlotte loved all kinds of crafts and loved to bargain shop. She
paid incredible attention to detail in all things she did. She was a
loyal volunteer for Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice for many years. To
honor Charlotte’s memory, please do a kind deed and make a difference in
someone’s life. Everyone needs to feel special!
Charlotte is
survived by her siblings, Paul Rievley, Melinda Whitacre, Michael
(Kimberlee) Rievley and Catherine (James) Peach. She has many nieces and
nephews, and a sisterhood of really good friends. Her local friends took
great care of her in her most recent years. Special thanks to Linda
Reschke, Suzanne Spry and Peggy Lindstrom.
Charlotte is preceded
in death by her parents and a dear friend, Jackie Wood.
Arrangements by Moss Family Funeral Home–St. Charles, IL 630-584-3000 or
www.mossfuneral.com.
Published Friday, July 26, 2019
Richard Kent
Wyatt, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at TriStar Medical
Center in Hendersonville, Tenn.
There will be a celebration of
Dick’s life in Columbia this fall.
Richard (Dick) Wyatt was born
to Frank and Ella Wyatt on May 10, 1936. He graduated from Hickman High
School in 1954 and went on to attend the University of Missouri,
majoring in Business and Public Administration. While at MU he met his
future wife, Jeannine Margaret Kay, who was attending Stephens College.
They were married on June 9, 1956 in Chicago, Ill. They have two sons:
Michael and wife Patty of Madison, Tenn. and Christopher and wife
Suzanne of Old Hickory, Tenn.
Dick took over the family grocery
business following his parents’ retirement. Later he and Jean opened
another grocery store in Ashland. After he sold the stores he joined The
Insurance Group, where he worked until his retirement in 2015.
Published Friday, July 12, 2019
Bradley Duane
Beary, 63, of Columbia, passed away on July 10, 2019 at Boone Hospital
Center. He was born in Boone County on August 3, 1955 to the late Tom
and Dorothy (Turner) Beary.
Bradley graduated from Hickman High
School in 1973. He grew up in the family owned business, The Bargain
Barn, here in Columbia. He also worked other retail and office
management positions over the years.
He enjoyed golfing, Mizzou
Football, and reading. Brad was a life-long member of First Christian
Church, serving as a deacon, deacon team leader, and board member. He
was a member of the Columbia Pigeon Club for many years. His biggest
enjoyment was watching his children and grandchildren participate in
activities. Brad was a youth soccer and baseball coach. He was also an
animal lover, but what he loved most was spending time with his family!
He is survived by his wife: Rebecca who survives in the home;
daughter and son-in-law: Bobbi and Steve McCormack of Columbia; sisters:
Jackie Beary of Columbia, Barbara (Frank) Brown of Las Vegas;
mother-in-law: Wilma Mings of Columbia; grandchildren: Joseph and
Lillian McCormack; several nieces and nephews; and his dog: Teddy. He
was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Dorothy Beary; son: Bradley
Joseph Beary; and brother: Tom D. Beary.
Friends will be
received from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the
First Christian Church with funeral services to be held at 11:00 a.m.
with Rev. Jimmy Spear officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
First Christian Church.
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
by Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 West
William Cannon Drive, Austin TX
Thomas Harold
Rapp, III, 72 of Austin, passed away on July 13, 2019. Tom’s short term
goal after being diagnosed was to live to his 35th wedding anniversary-
he made it! He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A Memorial
Mass will be held at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict
Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1:00pm.
Thomas was born on February 22, 1947 in Columbia Missouri to Thomas H
Rapp, II, and Helen (Curtright) Rapp. He was married on July 13th, 1984.
Tom served in the US Navy, loved his family and friends, and enjoyed
playing golf and bowling! Tom had a bachelor’s degree in education and
retired from the Texas Department of Transportation where he worked in
training and development.
He is survived by his wife of exactly
35 years, Jovita “Jodi”, Bentley- Rapp; son, William Rapp (Misty) of
Raytown MO.; stepchildren, Elliott (Andrea) Bentley of Columbia, MO,
Aaron Bentley of Austin, TX, Jennifer Rotert of Kansas City, KS;
grandchildren, McKayla Obrist, Malena Obrist, Morgan Obrist, Riley Rapp,
Alyssa Rapp, Dublin and Murphy Bentley; great-grandchildren, Andrew
Thorpe, Jr., Ray Town, Ivy Rose Vinsonhaler, and McKenzie Jones. Thomas
is preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to
express their gratitude to Jodi’s family and friends for always being
there for her in times of need. Tom would not want any tears shed over
his passing, but if you should shed a tear, let it be in that of joy and
remembrance. This quote from Bobby Jones sums up Tom’s life, “golf is
the closest game to the game we call life, you get bad breaks from good
shots, you get good breaks from bad shots- but you have to play the ball
where it lies”. This is who Tom was! We were a simple couple- when we
exchanged gifts, they usually weren’t expensive, but they were ALWAYS
special. In 35 years, my two favorite gifts were a plaque where
Christopher Robin says to Winnie the Pooh, “If you live to be 100, I
want to live to be 100 years minus one day so I never have to live
without you”. The other gift was a picture of he and I with a saying at
the bottom, “Once in a lifetime you meet someone who changes
everything”.
Published
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Louise Frances
Atterbury passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the age of 100. Her
life was a full one, reflecting and shaped by the love, joys, challenges
and tragedies that were integral to her extended time on earth.
Louise was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City on July 22.
Arrangements for a memorial service are pending.
She was born in
Columbia on Nov. 13, 1918 and raised there by her parents, Frederick T.
Leebrick and Masie Goff Leebrick. As a six-year-old she was diagnosed
with scarlet fever, which the local newspaper reported with the comment
that “she is not expected to survive.” But, of course, she did, for 94
more years.
In her youth, Louise was an accomplished ballet,
contemporary and tap dancer, who performed extensively throughout
Missouri. After graduation from Columbia Hickman High School in 1936 she
attended Christian College in Columbia and graduated in 1938 with a
degree in dance. She studied and performed in New York for a period of
time before returning to Columbia to join the dance staff at Christian.
She also started what was then the only dance academy in the city.
Louise married her high school sweetheart Logan Atterbury on April
11, 1940. Her son Alan was born in 1942, about the time Logan joined the
Army and went off to war as an Army Air Corps officer and pilot. During
the war, Louise left her dance career behind and raised Alan alone in
Columbia for five years until 1947 when Logan’s post war duties allowed
him to return from Europe.
Upon Logan’s return the two embraced
Logan’s military career and the related itinerant life. The family moved
frequently, setting up eighteen households over the next twenty years,
living in both interesting and mundane locations. Favorites were
Falmouth, Mass., Colorado Springs, Colo. and Nagoya, Japan. Whatever the
new destination though, she approached each move by expressing what
became a family motto and theme: “Well, here we go, Adventures Again!”
Her next step when the furniture arrived at the new destination was to
have the home fully organized and livable almost as the movers departed.
After Logan’s retirement from the Air Force in 1967, the couple
eventually moved back to Columbia and enjoyed a happy life involving
travel, golf, gardening, and doting on grandchildren. Logan experienced
a very disabling stroke in 1988. Thereafter, Louise was his daily
caregiver, centering her own life entirely around his needs until he
passed away in 2000. By that time the couple had moved to Foxwood
Springs Living Center in Raymore, where Louise would continue to live
until her own passing, all the while enriching the lives of the three
generations of her family that followed her with stories stretching over
the ten decades of her life. She regularly attended church services and
lectures at Foxwood and until very recently continued her practice of at
least annual trips to Naples, Fla. She never lost her lifetime
appreciation for ballet, the beauty of flowers and gardens or her
interest in keeping abreast of what was happening with her grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Louise enjoyed and loved her family to
the fullest and they loved her back, all providing, in various fashion,
much appreciated roles of concern and attention to her as she aged. This
adoration was on grand display during a weekend of celebration of her
100th birthday last November, which she and her family thoroughly
enjoyed.
In addition to Alan and his wife Mary, Louise is
survived by her granddaughter Jenny and husband Ed Stevens, along with
their children Logan, Henry and Alan (Buzz); grandson Andy and his wife
Gwyn, and their children Prentice, Chase, Wesley and Sloane; and
grandson David and his wife Lauren, and their children Baker, Woody and
Rush.
Louise was predeceased by her sister Marie White and
brother Frederick Leebrick.
Louise deserves her own place of
remembrance among The Greatest Generation. Her family, for certain, will
always remember her as such.
The family requests no flowers.
Louise can be remembered by a small gift to the Louise Leebrick
Scholarship Fund at Columbia College (the successor name for Christian
College), 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia MO 65216 or The Fellowship of
John at Foxwood Springs Living Center, P.O. Box 701, Raymore MO 64083.
Published Sunday, September 1, 2019
Paul Charles Nauert,
age 52, of Santa Cruz, Calif., died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home of
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Paul was born Oct. 14, 1966
in Columbia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles G.
Nauert, Jr. and Jean (Porter) Nauert.
Paul is survived by his
husband, Robert Covington; his brother, Jon and wife Jessamyn Tuttle;
and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Paul’s ashes were scattered
in a private ceremony in Monterey Bay.
Memorial donations in
Paul’s name may be sent to the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, PO
Box 565, Agoura Hills, CA 91376.
Published Saturday,
July 27, 2019
Linda Kay
Ardrey, 71, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019
surrounded by family in Liberty.
A private family service will be
held in the fall.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Columbia. She
spent nearly 39 years as the office manager for Dr. Leland Pfefer. Upon
his retirement, she went on to manage the office of Dr. Jill Murphy.
Linda was passionate about her work and always talked about her
“wonderful patients” who she considered family.
Many years were
spent traveling the U.S. with her husband. The family also loved
spending time at their getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks. Linda was an
excellent cook who spent hours in the kitchen preparing delicious meals
for her family. In later years, Linda became quite an expert at
designing and creating beautiful wreaths and other crafts. She also
spent many nights as “Nanny Uber” as she safely transported her
grandchildren and their friends around Columbia while they were in
college at Mizzou.
Family was everything to Linda. She is
survived by her daughter, Teresa Schlager (Jeffrey) of Kearney and her
son, Travis Ardrey (Jennifer) of O’Fallon. In addition, she was “Nanny”
to seven grandchildren: Ashlee Dennis (Kel), Alisabeth Robinson (Eric),
Austin Schlager (Madison), Allyson Schlager, Andrew Schlager, Jacob
Ardrey and Samuel Ardrey.
She was preceded in death by her
husband of 51 years, Wilford Lee Ardrey; her parents; and her three
brothers: Donald Sapp, Gary Sapp and Terry Sapp.
Linda was always
full of life and willing to help people in any way that she could. As
per her wishes, cremation services will be carried out by Bross & Spidle
Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.
Published Wednesday, September 4,
2019
Dr. Frank
Tull III, M.D., age 90, passed away at Parc Provence in Creve Couer on
Saturday, August 3, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Parker-Millard Funeral Home in
Columbia. Interment will follow in the Cotton family plot at the
Columbia Cemetery.
Born April 13, 1929 in Kansas City to the late
Frank Tull II and Sabra Niedermeyer Tull, he grew up in Columbia. He
graduated Hickman High School in 1947. He graduated from the University
of Missouri with honors: Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude, earning a
bachelor’s degree in zoology and premed. While attending the university
he joined the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and later served as their
president. He received a doctorate in medicine degree from Washington
University and went on to specialize in orthopedic surgery. He served as
a Navy flight surgeon at the El Toro Marine Base in California. He
married Barbara Cotton of Columbia June 1, 1956. He was an orthopedic
surgeon in private practice in Sikeston and then Muskogee, Okla.
Frank was a respected surgeon in his field, a topnotch bridge player and
an expert fly fisherman. He was a great friend to many and a wonderful
family man.
He is survived by his sister, Sabra Tull Meyer of
Columbia; his and Barbara’s five children: Laura (Jeroen) Kok of
Vancouver, Wash., Mary (Marc) Sarni of St. Louis, Frances Scriminger of
Broken Arrow, Okla., Susan (Wade) Holloway of St. Louis and Frank
(Stacey) Tull of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren; two nieces and two
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Cotton Tull
(2006) and his granddaughter Kathleen Yukiko Tull (2016). He is also
preceded in death by his companion from his later years, Patricia Hayes
Drumm (2019).
Donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity and
Shriner’s Hospital.
Published Thursday, August 6, 2019
Harold Reeder, 76,
of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at home surrounded
by family.
Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8
at Harrisburg Christian Church with Pastor John Gillman officiating.
Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time for the service.
Harold was born on April 11, 1943 in Columbia to Harold Sr. and
Frances Rice Reeder. On Nov. 26, 1964 he married Reva Carey in
Harrisburg. He was a graduate of David Hickman High School, where he
participated in track as a sprinter. Harold was a printer, working at
American Press, Kelly Press and retiring from the University of Missouri
Printing Services in 2006. He attended Harrisburg Christian Church.
Harold loved being outdoors where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping
and riding his motorcycle. He played softball well after his 60th
birthday. He will always be known as a Master Joke Teller.
Harold
is survived by his wife, Reva Reeder; four daughters, Terra Stone
(Darrell) of Wylie, Texas, Leah Livingston (Jon) of Columbia, Kelly
Palermo (Ken) of Columbia and Jessi Reeder-Hague of Harrisburg; a
brother, Uless Reeder (Rita) of Columbia; a sister, Carolyn Cunningham
(Jerry Samuels) of Hallsville; five grandsons, Brayden and Dalton
Ballenger, Grant Hague, Bryan and Brandon Stone; two granddaughters,
Alexus and Adyson Southworth; a great grandson, Aiden Hague; numerous
nieces and nephews and Harold’s faithful companion, Lily, his Chihuahua.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, in memory of
Frances Reeder or Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home.
Online
condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Sunday, September 1, 2019
Merry Beth
Hardy passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at
the age of 72 after a long illness.
Merry did not want a
traditional funeral, but the family will hold a memorial service from 2
to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Stephens Lake Reichmann Pavilion in Columbia.
Merry was born on June 27, 1947 in St. Louis to the late Frank
Thomas and Elizabeth Ann (Howard) Parker.
Merry spent her early
years in Troy, before moving to Columbia, where she attended high school
at Hickman High School and the University of Missouri Laboratory School,
graduating in 1965. She then attended the University of Missouri at
Columbia, receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1971.
After graduation, Merry married Joseph David Hardy. Shortly thereafter,
Merry moved to Rapid City, S.D., and then Twin Falls, Idaho, where Merry
practiced social work until 1975. She returned to Missouri, eventually
coming to live in Fulton, and working at the Fulton State Hospital. In
1993, Merry moved to Webster Groves, and worked as a psychiatric social
worker for the Missouri Department of Mental Health in St. Louis until
her retirement.
After retirement, Merry became an antiques
dealer, providing an outlet for her longtime love of antique china,
linens and other collectibles. In 2006, she and Joseph moved to Howard
County near Fayette, where they lived at the time of her death.
Merry was an avid genealogist and doted on her granddaughters and dogs.
She also enjoyed gardening and fly fishing and had a lifelong love of
books. She maintained a wide circle of friends, whom she often regaled
with long, funny stories about her childhood and interesting
genealogical finds. Merry was a lifelong Democrat.
Merry is
survived by her husband Joseph; daughter Sarah Hardy and son-in-law Tony
Thebeau; son Thomas Hardy and daughter-in-law Amelia; and grandchildren
Sylvia and Lucy.
Merry was preceded in death by her parents and
siblings Dr. John Parker and Rebecca Stephens.
Published Friday, August 9, 2019.
John E. Nichols,
75, of Lake Ozark, passed away at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at
Lake Regional Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30
a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Faithbridge Church in Osage Beach, with a
Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Casablanca on
Bagnell Dam Blvd. John will be buried at New Salem Baptist Cemetery in
Ashland.
John was born in Shawnee, Okla. to Virginia and Lawson
Nichols on June 9, 1944. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1962
and received his Bachelor of Science from University of Missouri in
1970. He was in the US Navy from 1968 to 1970, serving during the
Vietnam War. He worked at GTE and owned Nichols Management Team until he
retired in 2009. John was a member of many clubs and organizations, but
riding with the Patriot Guard was dearest to his heart.
John is
survived by his wife Ginny Keesaman Nichols; his sisters Ann Douglas and
Jane (Ron) Smith of Columbia; his children Christi (Scot) Dawson of
Boonville and Clif (Dawn) Nichols of Columbia; their mother Betty Forbes
Ghio; Ann (Jon) Larson of Lake Ozark; and many grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Lawson and Virginia Nichols;
and wife Nancy (Bright) Nichols.
In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be made to Honor Flight of Central Missouri.
Published Sunday, August 11, 2019
Rev. Larry David
Warren, 69, of Columbia, passed away surrounded by his family on
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the University of Missouri Hospital.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16 at
Parker-Millard Funeral Service in Columbia. The Homegoing Celebration
will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Parkade Baptist Church,
2102 N. Garth Ave. in Columbia. Interment will be at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Larry was born on Feb. 16, 1950 in Columbia to Charles
Warren and Saidee Ellis Warren. He grew up in Columbia and graduated
from David H. Hickman High School in 1969. Following high school, Larry
took a full-time position with Water & Light for the City of Columbia,
where he would work for the next 46 years until his retirement in 2017.
Later in life, Larry went on to attend Western Bible College and Eden
Theological Seminary in St. Louis, where he furthered his education and
spiritual life. Larry served for many years in the Christian vineyard as
a Junior Layman, deacon, minister and pastor. He currently was the First
Vice Moderator of the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist District. He was
united in marriage to Lena Thompson, and later was united in marriage to
Julia Butner.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Warren of
Columbia; four daughters, Lamara D. Warren, Ph.D of Bloomington, Ind.,
Minister Larrita D. Warren of Atlanta, Ga., Ebony D. Butner of Memphis,
Tenn. and Marsha D. Gremore (Matt) of Columbia; three sisters, Charlene
Grant (Julius) of Chicago, Ill., Jackie Warren of Columbia and Rev. Mary
R. Warren of Columbia; four grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Larry was preceded in death
by his parents; one brother, Charles H. Warren; one sister, Bonnie S.
Gianquinto; and one nephew, Anthony Warren.
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 Thursday, August 15, 2019
Mary A.
Whitesides, 62, died from complications for treatment of liver cancer
Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
A
service of remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 13 at the
Church of Christ, 201 S Fairview Rd, Columbia, MO 65203.
She was
born March 16, 1957 in Grundy, the daughter of Walter Allen and Delores
Elaine (Mellen) Strange.
Mary graduated from Hickman High School,
Class of 1975, and attended both Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa and
the University of Missouri. Mary was an excellent family photographer
who worked several years for Olan Mills Studios, followed by a long
career as a well-known dog groomer in the Kansas City area. She married
her high school sweet heart, Steven Whitesides in 1977, and they
divorced in 1992. Charles Randolph “Randy” Ewing was her loving
companion until her death. Mary enjoyed fostering and caring for animals
of all types. She also enjoyed working in her yard, fishing and spending
as much time outdoors as possible.
She is survived by her mother
(Harrisonville); her daughter, Nicole Meruvia and her husband, Andy
(Virginia); her son, Walter Whitesides and his wife Jessica
(California); sister Ruth LaHue (Columbia), sister, Judith Schieszer
(Prairie Village, KS), sister, Janet Doubledee (Harrisonville), sister,
Diana Short (Kansas City), sister, Gracie Sapp (Lake Ozarks), sister,
Victoria Ridgeway (Fayette); three grandchildren, Leonidas and Athenna
Whitesides and Sebastian Meruvia; and her loving companion, Randy
(Kansas City).
Mary is predeceased by her father (1988), a
sister, Nancy Dunagan (2017), and her brother, Joseph Allen (1962).
Those who wish to remember Mary in a special way may make gifts in
her memory to the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, 5445 parallel
parkway, KCKS 66104 or
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/HumaneSocietyofGreaterKans/OnlineDonation.html
Arrangements by My Secret Garden, 823 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
65201.
Published Sunday, August 18,
2019
Marlene
Regan, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019
surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be held at 3
p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Marlene was born on May 5, 1936 in Columbia, the daughter of Earl and
Margaret Barnes, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of
Hickman High School and was married on Dec. 18, 1954 to Frank Regan, who
also preceded her in death. Marlene’s pride and passion was truly her
family. She and Frank lived their lives and raised their family in
Columbia, with the exception of a few years spent abroad in Germany
while Frank served in the United States Army. Many happy years were
spent country dancing, camping, fishing and travelling.
Survivors
include her four children, Cynthia Daugherty (Jack), Angela Storvick
(David), David Regan (Angie), all of Columbia, and Robert Regan
(Christina) of Frisco, Texas; ten grandchildren, Scott Daugherty (Lisa),
Erin Burri (Brett), Ashlee Kelly, Zach Regan (Casey), Tyler Regan, Cory
Regan, Erika Storvick, Cayce Regan, Annika Storvick and Jarod Regan;
five great-grandchildren, Braden Daugherty, Drake Daugherty, Anna
Daugherty, Jackson Burri and Lucy Regan; and one brother, Tony Barnes of
St. Peters.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Patsy
Perkins, Bill Barnes and Hugh Barnes.
The family requests
donations in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made to Hospice
Compassus, 3050 1-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201 or Alzheimer’s
Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Published Friday, August 23, 2019
Bobbie Gene
Nichols, 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Visitation
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at Elliot Hamil Chapel on 277 South,
Abilene, Texas, with services following, officiated by his nephew Father
Paul Flood of Atlanta, Ga. A full Military Burial Service will be held
at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at Texas Veterans Cemetery 7457 West Lake
Rd Abilene, Texas.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1941 to Florence
Claxton Turner and John Nichols, and reared by his mother Florence and
her husband Samuel Mason Turner in Columbia. He was a 1959 graduate from
Hickman High School. Bobbie joined the United States Air Force in 1959,
and married Mary (Molly) Teresa Robinson in 1962 after meeting her in
Dublin, Ireland while working in the US embassy. He served two tours in
Vietnam and one in Thailand. Bobbie was based in Cheyenne, Wyo., Del
Rio, Texas, Alconbury, England, Dublin, Ireland, Rome, New York,
retiring in Abilene as a Master Sergeant.
Bobbie and Mary (Molly)
had two children, Mary Elizabeth Carrillo (married to David) and Samuel
Christopher Nichols (married to Norma); grandchildren Cody Lassetter,
Kyle Lassetter (married to Amanda), Lacey Jae Lassetter, Johnny Nichols
and Molly aka Mars Nichols; great-grandchildren Logan and Liam Lassetter
and Corrie Ann Lassetter. Bobbie has three sisters whom he adored and
tried his best as a big brother to guide them in the right direction:
Jackie Gail White (married to Will), Sammy Kay Porter (married to Jerry)
and Ginny Lou Adair (married to David). Bobbie has numerous loved nieces
and nephews from Ireland, Australia and Missouri.
Bobbie worked
at Brinks as a security officer. Bobbie’s interest was old cars and a
love for his 1965 Chevy pickup truck that he worked on with his son
Samuel and left a note with the title just saying ...DONT SELL IT! He
was a very good hearted person to all regardless of race or class. He
was a true patriot and Trump supporter till the end.
Published Saturday, August 24, 2019
Michael Reyburn Judd,
74, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at University Hospital.
Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, Noon to 1 p.m., at Memorial
Funeral Home. A graveside service where friends and family will be
invited to share stories of Mike will be held at 1 p.m.at Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Michael was born May 17, 1945 in Columbia, the son of
William Glenn Judd and Helen Frances Rader, both of whom have preceded
in death. In 1985 Mike was united in marriage to Rita (Malin) Judd who
survives at their home. Mike was a computer specialist and retired from
the University of Missouri. Mike was always generous, kind and ready to
lend a hand to anyone in need. He liked taking road trips and being
outdoors. He earned his Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Mike is survived
by: his wife Rita; two daughters: Jessica Judd of Arizona and Sarah Judd
and her husband Austin Fitzgerald of Columbia; one sister: Glenda
Masters and her husband Tom of Columbia; and one brother: John R. Judd
and his wife Angele of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Online condolences may be
made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, August 25, 2019
Robert Grant, 86, of
Columbia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his
home, surrounded by his family.
Family and friends will be
received from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Fairview United
Methodist Church. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday,
Aug. 26 at the church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Robert was born at home on March 1, 1933 in Boone County, the son of
the late James Dorsey and Lillie Dea (Jacobs) Grant. He was a 1951
graduate of Hickman High School. Robert proudly served in the United
States Air Force for four years, serving three years and two months in
France.
He married Idamarie Baumgartner on May 24, 1959 and they
had two daughters, Phyllis and Anna.
Robert worked as an
inspector for P.M.A. (Production and Marketing Association), inspecting
grain; Boone County Oil, delivering fuel, oil, and gas to farmers for
six years; the University of Missouri Athletic Department in Grounds and
Equipment for 10 years. He attended three bowl games at MU while
employed there. Robert retired from the Harry S. Truman Veterans
Hospital as a pipefitter of 22 years.
He enjoyed fishing,
pheasant hunting, turkey hunting and vegetable gardening. He was known
for growing the “Best” tomatoes around. He was a longtime member of the
Sunrise Optimist Club.
Robert is survived by his wife, Ida of the
home; daughters: Phyllis Grant, and Anna Roberts (Tim); granddaughter:
Hannah Byrd (Dalton); sister-in-law: Roxie Grant; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Cecil
Grant (Sue), Elijah Grant and David Grant; sisters: Mary Nall (Russ),
Beatrice Smith (Glen) and Hazel Grant.
In lieu of flowers, please
make memorial contributions to Fairview United Methodist Church.
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, August 28, 2019
Nancy Lee
Adkins, 83, of Centertown, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at
St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Private family
services will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be
made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
She was born on May 28, 1936 in Sedalia, a daughter of
the late John T. and Blanch V. (Fowler) Corley. Nancy was united in
marriage to the late Donald Adkins on March 18, 1955, in Macon.
Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia and
attended Columbia College. She was a homemaker and also worked part time
as a realtor for Gratz Real Estate and Auctioneering. Nancy enjoyed
water aerobics at the YMCA, bowling, painting, doing crafts and
decorating cakes.
She is survived by her children: Linda Jackson
(Steve) of Jefferson City and Cindy Rudder (Paul) of Centertown;
siblings: Bettie Burdick of Columbia, Ed Corley of Columbia and Joe
Palmer (Shirley) of North Carolina; grandchildren: Jarad Roark
(Vanessa), April Miller (Nick), Mary Ricks (Scott), Sara Osman (Bryce)
and Kate Zumwalt (Tyler); seven great-grandchildren; and many other
family members and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; in-laws; brother: John “Hop” Corley; and grandson:
Brad Roark.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City,
Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.
Condolences may be left online for
the family at
www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Published Saturday, August 31, 2019
James R. Carter
died Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Services for James will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Rock Bridge Christian Church, 301 West
Green Meadows Road in Columbia; Rev. Sarah Klaasen presiding.
James was born on June 30, 1993 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from
Hickman High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of
Missouri in 2017. He excelled in many things, including any sport he
ever tried, cooking, and making friends.
James had the ability to
put a smile on anyone’s face. He loved unconditionally and without
reservation. He was well known throughout Columbia for his kindness and
quick wit. James’ company was coveted, and anyone who got to spend time
with him felt they were given a gift.
James was the son and fifth
child of Roger and Ruth Carter. He was a devoted brother to his six
siblings: Kelly (Seth) Hein, Mykle (Elizabeth) Clark, Rachel (Collin)
Carter-Shadle, Jordan Carter, Anne Carter and Molly Carter. He was the
best uncle to Sean-Liam, Shannon, Isla, Penelope, Finn and Joaquin.
James will be missed beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that memorial contributions be made to The National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/donate/.
Published Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Mark Stephen
Heisner, 66, died peacefully Friday, August 30, 2019 due to
complications from surgery.
He was born to Wallace and JoAnne
Heisner on April 4, 1953. A life-long Columbian, he began to practice
his comedic skills when he was the first grade class clown. Mark was
active in theater, music and student politics at Hickman, and as an alum
he helped organize class reunions. He continued his love of musical
theater by enthusiastically serving on the board of PACE youth theatre
program since its beginnings 16 years ago, often as president.
Mark founded Encore Group Travel in 1983. He especially loved organizing
school band trips and senior trips because he said it was an opportunity
to give small-town kids their first introduction to the wider world. He
was a devoted father to his daughters Paige and Olivia Heisner. Mark
married Natalie Finke in 2008. She and his daughters were with him when
he passed away two days after their eleventh anniversary.
All who
knew Mark will miss his quick wit and kindness. He is preceded in death
by his parents and his sister Cathy. He leaves behind his daughters,
Paige Heisner (Manuel Moreno) of Santiago, Chile and Olivia Rousseau
(Nick) of Columbia. He will also be missed by his sister Susan Heisner
Beekman, his brother Phil Heisner and his nephew Joshua Harlan (Lindsy
Keaton-Harlan) and family.
There will be a small gathering at
5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. Please email markhmemorial@gmail.com for
more details about the event.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to PACE, 511 E Walnut St. #1325, Columbia, MO
65205.
Published Sunday, September 7,
2019
Gerald
Dean “Jerry” Curry, 84, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 in
Columbia.
Services will be held at a future date at Jacksonville
Veterans Cemetery.
Jerry is survived by her husband of 65 years,
Jesse Lee Curry, Sr. and her three children, Sherry Holland (Ron), Jesse
Lee Curry, Jr. (Susan) and Steve Curry, Sr. (Tracey). She is adored by
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered
for her kind and gentle spirit and beautiful smile.
Arrangements
by Columbia Cremation Care Center.
Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Jean Danley, aged 78,
formerly a long-time resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully at her
home in Lenexa, Kan. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
A funeral
service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.
21 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Dr. in
Columbia.
She was born to the late Rube and Estelle Fenton on
March 23, 1941. She spent more than 70 years in Columbia before
relocating to Lenexa to be closer to her family, due to early onset
health issues.
Jean was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church. She enjoyed being with family, whom she loved very
much. Although she wasn’t a fan of cooking, she loved to bake with her
grandchildren. Jean was a loving wife, mother and friend.
In her
last years of life, her sickness progressed and she grew weak, but never
once did we question her strength—a true testament to her character.
Jean is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Danley; their two
daughters; seven grandchildren; and several other loving relatives and
close friends.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Friday, September 20, 2019
Waldo Elsworth
Palmer, Jr., 80, formerly of Columbia and the state of Pennsylvania,
passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in Centralia.
Private
services will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. There
will be a gathering of friends and family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Moss Building, located at 1905 Hillcrest Drive,
Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area in Columbia.
Elsworth was born
at Noyes Hospital in Columbia, July 3, 1939, to Waldo E. and Nannie Mae
(Fenton) Palmer. Affectionately known as “Pemo,” he attended Ridgeway
Elementary, Jefferson Junior and Hickman High schools, graduating from
Hickman in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, his
last base being in Wichita, Kan. During this time, he married Elizabeth
Brown and worked for Beech Aircraft. They moved to Sharon, Pa., where he
worked for National Castings as a steel worker. Elizabeth passed in
1974. Elsworth briefly moved back to Columbia, where he worked as a
telephone contractor for GTE, then moved to Greenville, Pa. There he
attended the New Apostolic Church where he met and married Nancy Porter.
After her passing, he returned to central Missouri, settling in Mexico.
Two recent highlights of his life were attending his 60th high school
class reunion and the honor and joy of participating in a Central
Missouri Honor Flight.
He is survived by his sisters, Betty Ruth
Palmer, Eva Sue Calvin and Martha Palmer, all of Columbia; two brothers,
Don Palmer of Mexico and Charles (Sally) Palmer of Centralia; six
nieces, Tara Cox, Lori Rourke, Mia Metscher, Sheri Anderson, Kim
Hatfield and Cathy Mundy; numerous great-nieces and nephews; two
great-great nieces; and many cousins.
In addition to his parents
and spouses, he was predeceased by grandparents Richard E. and Ruth
Palmer, and Vincil and Eva Fenton; a brother, Joel Aldus Palmer; an
infant brother, Ralph Waldo Palmer; and a sister-in-law, Beverly
(Miller) Palmer.
In the spirit of his memory and for fun or duty,
consider traveling along the country roads, including the river road in
southern Boone County, and watch for deer and other wildlife; find a
creek to wade in, help a scout earn a merit badge, salute and thank a
veteran, sing a favorite hymn, and dance to a country song!
Those
wishing to make a memorial donation in Elsworth’s memory are asked to
consider contributing to the Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF), 1400
Forum Blvd., Ste. 7-A, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203.
Published Friday, September 20, 2019
Delores
Cornell, 84, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her
home in Columbia.
Friends and family will be received from 9 to
11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at First Baptist Church with a funeral
service following at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at
Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Delores was born on Nov. 16,
1934 in Columbia to Ralph and Fern (Rowland) Williams. She married James
A. Cornell on July 8, 1953 in Columbia.
Delores was a lifelong
resident of Columbia. She graduated from Hickman High School and
attended Christian College. She worked for Columbia Public Schools for
over 20 years, spending most of her career as an administrative
assistant at Hickman High School.
Delores was a member of Hickman
Classmates Lunch Group, and Hickman Employees Lunch Group, which she
enjoyed greatly.
Delores is survived by her husband Jim, of the
home; one daughter, Brenda Cornell of Lees Summit; two sons, Larry
Cornell (Patty) and Don Cornell (Karen), all of Columbia; five
grandchildren, Tim Cornell (Kasey), Patrick Cornell (Christina), Chris
Cornell (Georgie), Tyler Cornell and Aubrie Cornell;
great-grandchildren, Dean Cornell, Marty Cornell, Austin Cornell and
Lucy Cornell; and Truman, her cat.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Ralph and Fern Williams.
The family would like to
extend a special thank you to Tricia, Gloria and the entire Hospice
Compassus team.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor
to Hospice Compassus, 3050 Interstate 70 Drive SE Suite 100, Columbia,
MO 65201.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard
Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri,
65203; (573) 449-4153.
Condolences may be left online for the
family at www.ParkerMillard.com.
Published by Harris-Hanlon Mortuary -
September 2019
807 Central Avenue P.O. Box 366
Moriarty, New
Mexico 87035
505-832-6130
Billy Razz
Weinman, 67, passed away on September 21, 2019 in Mountainair, New
Mexico. He was born
on May 31, 1952 in Columbus, NB to the late
Donald and Grace (Landgraf) Weinman. As a young man
Billy Weinman
attended Kansas State University where he was drawn to the creative
writing department.
He would receive a degree in Master of Arts while
completing his self-published book of poetry, Dumb as
They Come.
While in college he studied broadly in many spiritual disciplines. For a
while converting
to Islam and taking the name Bilal Faruq
Abdur-Razzaq. He would eventually gravitate towards Native American
spirituality which is what originally led him to New Mexico.
In
1984 he would marry Debra Brass of Hampton, Iowa. They would move to
Minneapolis, Minnesota so that Deb could pursue her career in nursing.
During this time they attended Katagari's Zen Center and had their first
and only son, Matthew Weinman, baptized in the Zen Center.
Both
of Billy's parents taught at Kansas State University. This would lead
Bill and his family
to the small town of White City, Kansas. Where
they lived on a farm with Billy's parents. He owned a
grocery store,
Bargain Billy's Budget Foods, and briefly worked as chief editor and
writer for the town newspaper, the Prairie Post.
Eventually Bill
would return to college and receive a double major in Education and
Spanish. He spent multiple months in Mexico (Cuernavaca) studying the
language and culture. He would use this knowledge to teach high school
Spanish and eventually become a bilingual tour guide for the National
Park Service.
Billy moved to New Mexico in 2007 and eventually
became a Park Guide for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. In
recent years he was extremely physically active. He had won multiple
medals in the New Mexico Senior Olympics, including Gold medal for
Partner's Pickleball. He went on extended hikes from Arizona to New
Mexico.On extended bike rides from the border of Mexico into Colorado,
and most recently riding his bicycle from Mountainair, New Mexico to
Kansas City to visit his granddaughter Rosemary.
He will be
deeply missed by his family and friends. Billy is survived by his son,
Matthew Chad Weinman and wife Melissa; brother, Umar Abdallah and wife
Samirah and sister, Irene Weinman. Billy was blessed with one
granddaughter, Rosemary Weinman. Services will be held at Quarai
National Monument north of Mountainair. Ceremonies will begin at 2pm on
Saturday, October 5, 2019. Guests are encouraged to bring their stories
about Billy's life and share any scriptures, poetry or ideas that most
remind them of Billy Razz Weinman.
Published Sunday, October 20, 2019
James Franklin Lane
passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 82.
Jim was
born and raised in Columbia. He was a graduate of Hickman High School
(Class of 1955) and went on to receive both a Bachelors and Master
Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.
A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Midway Locust
Grove United Methodist Church, Columbia. For full details please go to
www.hutchensfuneralhomes.com.
Published
Friday, October 25, 2019
Michael “Shawn” Sapp,
49, entered into rest on Saturday, October 5, 2019.
There will be
a Celebration of Life from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Snorty
Horse Saloon.
Shawn was a lifelong resident of Columbia. He owned
ASAP plumbing, was a master plumber, and a member of the United
Methodist Church. He enjoyed dancing the waltz and country line dancing.
But his greatest joy was spending time with his daughter, Hope.
Shawn is survived by his daughters, Faith and Hope Sapp; siblings, Troy
and Dyrinda Sapp; niece and nephew, Christopher and Amanda Petallino; as
well as many other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by
all four grandparents; father, Gary Michael Sapp; mother, Dyrinda Marie
Barnett; uncles, Donald and Terry Sapp; aunts, Anita Greening, Sue Ellen
Edwards and Linda Kay Audrey; and cousins, Everett and Jerry Dale Sapp.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Brent Miller for
organizing donations as well as to all who donated.
Published
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Frederick John Groves
Jr. passed to the Light with a brother and sister holding his hands
Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harry S. Truman VA hospital where they
provided the most persistent and loving care.
Memorial services
for Frederick John Groves Jr. will be lead by Rev. John H. Rice at St.
Luke’s Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash St. in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Visiting will be at 10 a.m., Services at 11 a.m. with repast to follow.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie A. Howard Groves
McGrath of Columbia and father, Frederick John (Buddy) Groves Sr. Of
Fair Play.
He is survived by three sisters: Mary Ann Groves, E.
Jane Rogers with husband, Steve, Carolyn J. (Sparky) Edington and three
brothers: Robert D. McGrath, Michael Groves, and Rex A. Groves with
wife, Kasey.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to celebrate his
life can make a donation in his name to St. Luke’s Ministries which
serves the hungry and otherwise needy.
Published Sunday, November 3, 2019
Patrick Clifford
Chrouser, 79, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Monday, October 7,
2019 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
Friends will gather
to celebrate his life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Memorial Funeral
Home.
Pat was born in Menominee, Mich. on June 3, 1940 to
Clifford Chrouser and Mildred (Schwartz) Chrouser. He was preceded in
death by his wife of over 50 years, Shirley Diane Chrouser; and four
brothers, Tom Chrouser, Jim Chrouser, John Brunstrom and Richard
Brunstrom. Pat is survived by three children, Tim Chrouser, Laura
Lindsay (Tony) of Hallsville and Andrea Chrouser of Haymarket, Va.; and
grandsons Dalton Lindsay (Kristin) of Kansas City and Logan Lindsay of
Hallsville.
He was a Hickman High School graduate (Class of 1957)
and served in The United States Air Force (1957-1962). After returning
from duty, he returned to Columbia where he worked for the Gas Company
and later GTE, where he retired after 27 years. After sampling
retirement, he decided to continue working and was employed by the
University of Missouri for seven years. Pat and Diane later moved to
Decatur, Ala., where he worked part-time at Home Depot, followed by
their final move to Foley, Ala. to enjoy sandy beaches and palm trees.
Pat was a hardworking man, with a foundation built on integrity and
lived by the concept of “paying it forward.” In his spare time, he would
spend hours gardening and working in his flowerbeds, polishing a Chevy
Street Rod in the garage or just sitting and reading old western books
in his recliner or bird watching from the patio. He was also an avid
coin collector, deer hunter and fisherman, hobbies that he shared with
his grandsons.
Pat will be missed by all that knew him, but there
is peace in knowing he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Diane, and
surrounded by family and friends once again.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City,
Medical Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit, 4401 Wornall Rd. Kansas
City, MO 64111.
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Harold Sontag,
79, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at home
surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.,
Thursday, Oct. 17 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the funeral home. Burial
will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Harold was
born on Jan. 6, 1940 in Columbia to Thomas and Phala LeFever Sontag, and
they preceded him in death. Harold graduated from Hickman High School.
On July 6, 1958, he married Clara Hoffman in Columbia, and she survives.
He was a member of the Huntsdale Baptist Church. He retired from the
University where he was the Operations Manager of the Hearnes Center,
known as the “White Haired Boss.” He enjoyed showing ponies and
miniature draft horses. He also enjoyed spending time at the Lake on his
boat. Harold and Clara raised five grandchildren as their own children.
Harold is also survived by two daughters, Debra M. Smith (Jim) of
Moberly and Teresa Bradley of Columbia; siblings, Iola Grant (Bob) of
Columbia and Roy Sontag (Marshia) of Vanceboro, N.C.; seven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and three great
great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Charles William Sontag and Fred Asbury; a great-grandson,
Ryder Dean Curtis; and son-in-law, Milton Cram.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to Hickman High School Sontag Scholarship or
Huntsdale Baptist Church, 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
Friday, October 18, 2019
Joshua Michael
Friedrich, 22, of LaCrosse, Wis., formerly of Columbia, passed away on
Sunday, October 13, 2019, due to complications from Juvenile Diabetes.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at
Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
on Friday, Oct. 18 at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service
at Fairview Cemetery.
Joshua was born on Oct. 10, 1997 in
Columbia to John and Stacie Windsor Friedrich. Joshua graduated from
Hickman High School as a National Honor Society member. He attended
Webster University Conservatory and later transferred to Viterbo
University to pursue his degree in Musical Theater.
He was a
member of the All State Choir two times and President of Kewpies Stage
Players. Joshua lettered all three years of high school in Musical
Theater and Acting. His sophomore year, he received the Rising Star
Award, and the next year received the PTSA Award. His senior year, he
became a member of the Hickman Fine Arts Hall of Fame, received the Hall
of Fame Joyce Walker Scholarship (In Theater), received the Charley
Blackmore's Class of ’63 Scholarship and the Outstanding Musical Theater
Scholarship. He was a member of the International Thespian
Society–Troupe #5568.
Joshua was a member of the National Speech
and Debate Team, winning first in NSDA Districts with his speech partner
and traveling to Nationals in Salt Lake City.
He received the
award for Advanced Placement for Music Theory. He performed in over 40
shows with the following theater companies–TRYPS Children’s Theater,
CEC, PACE, Talking Horse Productions, Columbia College Summer Arts
Intensive, Hickman High School, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater, Maples
Repertory Theater, TRYPS Institute at Stephens College, Webster
University and Viterbo University.
Joshua had an amazing musical
talent and an overwhelming love of music. He was a people person. He
loved doing karaoke and enjoyed the “Bite Squad” job.
Josh loved
the city life in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis but even more
so, he enjoyed the outdoors and being one with nature! He loved hiking
on nature trails and camping, spending time with family and friends and
going on long car rides to see the sites. He was also an avid video
gamer and loved playing video games with his gamer friends--especially
Zelda!
Joshua is survived by his parents, John and Stacie; two
sisters, Suzanne Friedrich of Mountain View, Calif. and Christine
Friedrich of Columbia; paternal grandparents, Robert and Louise
Friedrich of Boonville; maternal grandmother, Beverly Blackwell of
Columbia; great grandmother, Connie Windsor of Columbia; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins. He was also survived by his beloved cat,
Milo.
He loved everyone deeply and unconditionally. His light
will shine in our hearts forever. We miss you already.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
or to fund a musical theater scholarship in Josh’s name (checks to be
made to Stacie or John Friedrich) c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N.
Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202.
Online condolences and tributes
may be shared with the family at
www.bachyager.com.
Published Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Mary Grace (Gracie)
Kircher, 92, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The Lodge near
Fayette.
Visitation for Gracie will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
22 at Howard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Howard Funeral Home with Rev. Roger McMurry
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Mary
Grace Ankrom Kircher was born Oct. 23, 1926 near a town called Shaw in
Boone County, the daughter of Ora and Abbie May “Griffin” Ankrom. She
graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in May of 1945. Upon
graduation, she was employed by MFA Insurance in Columbia until her
marriage to Leroy Kircher, Jr. on Feb. 26, 1949. They were married for
62 years. Gracie and husband Leroy had a dairy farm in Boone County
until September 1961 when they moved to New Franklin, and farmed in the
Howard County bottoms and fed cattle until retirement. She enjoyed
fishing, raising chickens and picking up pecans and walnuts but most of
all her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons Randy (Gayle)
Kircher and Kendall (Lisa) Kircher; grandchildren Teresa (Cody) Martin,
Daniel (Paige) Kircher, Brad Kircher, Abby (Josh) Graver and Sam
(Travis) Crowley; and six great-grandchildren.
Mary Grace is
preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Kircher, Jr.; her mother, Abbie
Ankrom; her father and step-mother, Ora and Bess Ankrom; and her sister,
Thelma Halbert.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at
www.howardfh.com.
Published Wednesday,
October 23, 2019
Becky (Lindsey
Covington) Paneck, 66, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Boone
Hospital Center. She was born in Wichita, Kan. to Bill and Rosemary
Lindsey on Nov. 23, 1952. Both have preceded her in death.
Becky
is survived by her husband, Jim Paneck, and they were married Oct. 1,
2011 in Columbia.
An only son, John (Allison) Covington, of
Herrin, Ill. also survives, born from a previous marriage to Mick
Covington. Grandchildren Willa and Reid Covington of Herrin also
survive, along with several step-children and step-grandchildren.
Becky was the firstborn of five siblings: Cindy Durnil (Terry),
Columbia; Brad Lindsey (Kay), Jefferson City; Mike Lindsey (Angeline),
Columbia; and Tom Lindsey (Cyndi), Columbia, and all survive.
A
graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, Class of 1971, Becky went
on to have a long career and retirement as a Sergeant in law enforcement
with the Columbia Police Department, becoming only the second female
police officer on the Force at that time. She went on to work for
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, a Fiscal Assistant at the
University of Missouri, a Formal Criminal Justice Department Chair at
Bryan College in Columbia, an Adjunct Instructor at Missouri University
of Science & Technology, and a Case Manager at Nora Stewart Learning
Center, also in Columbia. She served as an Advisory Board Member for
Tigers on the Prowl, she herself submitting a tiger made from paper
mache with photos or badges of 671 officers that have died in the line
of duty in Missouri. She also designed the artwork used for the plaque
for Molly’s Miles, a charity that honors the survivors of law
enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. She also
designed a Missouri Tiger canvas print entitled “Fire in His Eyes.”
Becky studied Business Management at Stephens College; Fine Art at
William Woods, and Adult Continuing Education Delivery and Curriculum
Design at the University of Missouri.
Becky was a true giver of
herself to others. Her fierce determination to make a difference in the
world and to all who were touched by her generosity, varied talents, and
love will not soon be forgotten or replaced. She was truly one of a kind
and simply ‘a bucket of love.’ Known fondly to her siblings as ‘the old
hen,’ she will be truly missed by all.
Arrangements will be
handled by Columbia Cremation Care Center.
A Celebration of Life
will be held at a later date at Woodcrest Chapel in Columbia.
Published Friday, November 1, 2019
Aline Anderson McKee,
76, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was born
in Boone County on the Family Farm.
Visitation will be from 10 to
11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 with the Funeral service following at 11
a.m. at Parker Millard Funeral Service, with Interment at Mount Woodland
Cemetery near Fayette.
He was married to Freda Williams McKee and
is survived by his daughter, Traci McKee of Hawaii; son, Christopher of
Columbia; grandchildren, Kionia Williams and CJ Robinson of Dallas;
sister, Gloria Collins of Texas; brother, J.T. Basket; Aunt Mamie Carter
of Columbia; several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Al was
preceded in death by his infant daughter, Michele; grandson, Richie
Allen Coleman; mother, Dorothy; Father, Aline; and brother, Charles
McKee.
He attended Midway Heights and graduated from Hickman High
School. He attended Automobile Body Reconstruction Trade School in
Kansas City. After a few years Al opened his own Auto Body Shop in
Columbia. After retiring, he last worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts.
He was a very active member and Stewart Pro Tem and Deacon of Mount
Woodland A.M.E. Church.
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 Thursday, October 31, 2019
Harold Richard
Elder, 81, of Columbia, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ on Monday, October 28, 2019 at home, with those who loved
him and those he loved by his side.
Visitation will be held from
2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 with funeral services to follow at 3
p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment in the mausoleum will follow
in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Richard was born Aug. 25, 1938 in
Boone County, the son of Roger W. Elder and Helen Roy (Gossett) Elder
Grissum, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage in
Columbia on Feb. 5, 1960 to Carolyn Sue Rhodes, who survives. Richard
went to work at age 13 in the hay fields, and worked for several
companies around Columbia until he was employed by Twin City and
Airborne Express, where he retired after 30 years. Richard loved
hunting, fishing and country music shows.
Survivors include his
wife; three daughters: Sheri Elaine Malm of Columbia, Lori Louise Madoll
(Terry) of Minnesota and Kelli Sue Bias of Columbia; one son: Richard
Earl Elder (Angela) of Herman; 11 grandchildren: Chuck Aust, Corey Aust,
Steven DeVore, Stephanie Key, Jessica Pollock, Skylar Bias, Jordan Aust,
John Michael Bias, Haley Aust, Cheyenne Elder and Ayden Elder; and
twelve great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by two
half-brothers: Wayne Grissum and Robert Grissum; his sister: Marilyn
Martin; and an infant brother: Eugene Elder.
In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that donations be made to The Diabetes Association
or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, November 24, 2019
Bill Brooks died
peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the
age of 88.
A Celebration of Life/Visitation is scheduled from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at The Club at Old Hawthorne. All
are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life.
Bill was born in
Columbia on Oct. 17, 1931 to Church and Nellie Brooks. He was the
youngest of six siblings. Bill graduated from Hickman High School and
then served four years in the United States Army from 1949-1953. He then
went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science from the
University of Missouri. He was also a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity
at the University of Missouri, 1956.
Bill was married to Susan D.
Brooks on Nov. 16, 1962, and they lived in Columbia until 2016 when they
moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona.
He is survived by his children,
Blake J. Brooks, wife Lilli, Belinda J. Suggs, husband Michael and
Bradley J. Brooks, wife Jenny. Bill is also survived by his
grandchildren, Chandler Suggs, Zane Brooks, Grace Brooks, Seth Brooks,
Mary Brooks, James Brooks and Lillian Brooks.
He is preceded in
death by grandson, Lucas Brooks, and his parents.
Bill had a
career in the printing business working for Kelly Press, Fleming
Printing and Universal Printing.
Bill was very passionate about
supporting his Mizzou Tigers every chance he had. For over 50 years,
Bill and Susan held the same football seats at Faurot Field.
Over
the years, Bill was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Young Democrats,
Lions Club and the VFW. Bill served as President of the Tiger
Quarterback Club, as well as a Charter Member of the Three Point Club,
and served as a member of the Extra Point Club. He also was involved
with fundraising for Columbia College and Stephens College over the
years.
Bill was also a proud partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s
Association at 2609 East Broadway Street, Suite 119, Columbia, Missouri
65201.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Park Funeral
Home and Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop West, Columbia, MO 65202.
Please visit
www.MemorialFuneralHomeColumbia.com/ to leave condolences for Bill’s
family and friends.
Published Thursday, November 14, 2019
Patrick “Pat” L.
Mitchell, 77, of Knox, Ind., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, in
Valparaiso, Ind.
Friends will be received from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, Ind.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Braman & Son, with
Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating.
Pat was born Saturday, May 23,
1942 in Columbia, Mo., son of the late Barton Mitchell and the late Mary
Virginia (Rodgers) Victor.
On Oct. 11, 2001, Pat married Jill
Rallis, and she survives.
Pat was a great entrepreneur and owned
several businesses including the Mitco Group in Illinois, The Country
Kettle, Cold River Cattle Farms and the Anchorage at Bass Lake, Indiana.
He was one of the leading foundation members of Love Inc. Pat was a
member of the Republican party and election board. In Past’s past time,
he enjoyed fishing and collecting anything interesting and antiques. Pat
was a former football player at the University of Missouri and a huge
football fan. Pat’s greatest passion was enjoying his 30 acres and pond
and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Surviving
are his wife, Jill Rallis, of Knox, Ind.;son, Mike Mitchell of Oswego,
Ill. and his children, Teddy, Vicki, Emily, Katie, Mike and Lexi;
daughter, Abby and Jim Sheehan of Flossmoore, Ill., and their children
Jack, Patrick and James;daughter, Amy and Sandy Culbertson of The
Villages, Fla., and their children Shelby and Abigail; and
mother-in-law, Mary Rallis of Knox, Ind.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Barton Mitchell and Virginia Victor.
Memorials
may be made to the donor’s choice.
Published Sunday, November 17, 2019
Evelyn June “Grandma
June” Tipton, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
A
visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 18, 2019 at Parkade
Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
On a farm that is
now part of the Vichy Airport in Maries County, June was born to Webster
E. and Pearl N. Boyd on Dec. 8, 1928. She grew up in Columbia and
attended school there. On Oct. 16, 1946, June was united in marriage to
James B. “Jim” Tipton until his passing in 1992 from cancer. To this
union were born five children, of which four survive.
June’s
great claim to fame was ushered forth in the kitchen where she found her
passion in life, feeding people, especially children. Those skills lead
to her being awarded a Master’s Degree in Cinnamon Rolls from the
University of Missouri. That degree hung proudly in the kitchen until
just recently. After serving as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at the CDL
class on campus, her cooking fame spread all across the world. Many a
parent paid tribute to the fact that their macaroni and cheese was not
as good as Grandma June’s.
She is survived by three sons, Wayne,
Austin and Al; daughter, Adajane Burnett; brother, Mark Boyd; four
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and
numerous great-step-grandchildren.
June is preceded in death by
son, Melvin; beloved husband of 46 years, Jim; mother, Pearl, and
step-father, Austin C. Wood; father, Webster; and siblings, Robert and
Imogine.
Grandma June leaves a legacy of many, many friends and
people whose lives have been touched by her love and quick wit. For
someone whose highest level of education was a GED obtained only after
all her kids had graduated from high school, she had the ability to
touch and shape lives one meal at a time.
Go rest high on that
mountain, Grandma June, your work on Earth is done.
Online
condolences may be shared at
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Published Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Linda Nichols
Ricketts, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Nov. 19, 2019 in Atlanta,
Ga.
She was born on Nov. 27, 1947 and was a graduate of Hickman
High School.
She is survived by husband, George; brother, Larry
Nichols; son, Mike Ricketts; daughter, Kim Flessas; step-daughter,
Christine Ricketts; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Tammy Nichols
Olsen.
No services will be held.
Submitted by, Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
Diane Herd, 64, of
Columbia, MO passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
Celebration of Life Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22,
2019 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. Burial will follow the
service at Center Point Cemetery.
Diane was born on June 28, 1955
in Springfield, the daughter of Amon and Jean Owens Herd. She was a
member of Parkade Baptist Church, Columbia for 45 years. Diane retired
from the University of Missouri in administration at Jesse Hall after 32
years of service. She was an avid University of Missouri Tiger and St.
Louis Cardinal fan. She loved spending time traveling with her family.
Diane is survived by her mother, Jean of Columbia; brother, David
Herd of Columbia; sister-in-law, Treva Herd of Springfield; nephew, Nick
Herd and wife, Jen, of Hallsville; great niece and nephew, Reagan and
Landon and numerous cousins.
Published Sunday, November 24, 2019
James Gilbert Daly,
100, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
Visitation will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at
Memorial Funeral Home, with funeral services at 2 p.m. and burial to
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
James was born in Columbia on
June 27, 1919, the son of Ben Daly and Mary (Gilbert) Daly. He was a
graduate of Hickman High School, class of 1939. He proudly served his
country in the United States Army during World War II. He was stationed
in Europe and North Africa. He was awarded two bronze stars. On Aug. 19,
1956 he was united in marriage to Delores (Amer) Daly, who survives at
the home.
James was employed by the Columbia Missourian as a
pressman. His great joy was his children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He will be remembered fondly as a fun Dad. He
enjoyed taking his family on road trips, visiting numerous states and
parks. He enjoyed teaching his kids to hunt and fish. He enjoyed
reading, especially history books.
James is survived by his wife:
Delores; his children: Glenda (Dave) Bono of Fulton, Janie Mills, Mary
Daly, Jim Daly, all of Columbia and Joseph (Kristin) Daly of Jefferson
City; six grandchildren: Shelby (Jim) Mitchell, Sarah Bono, Gabe Bono,
Katie Mills (fiancée, Zach Andrews), Jared Daly and Kara Daly; two
great-grandchildren: Adam and Andrew Mitchell; one sister: Norma Cottle;
and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Tania Mantle has been his
long-term caregiver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and
his siblings: Oretha Mayfield, Betty Hardin, Clyde Daly, JoAnn Smarr,
Kathleen Daly and Wally Daly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Apraxia Kids and the Central Missouri Humane Society, in care
of Memorial Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
Published Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jerry Dale Snell, 79,
of Brandon, Miss., formerly of Columbia, passed away Friday, November
22, 2019, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Miss.
A memorial
service honoring the life of Jerry will be held at a later date.
Jerry was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Columbia. He was the son of the late
Harry William Snell and Thelma Brown Taylor. On Feb. 13, 1960, he
married Marilyn Lear and she survives of the home.
Also surviving
are his son, Coy Snell of Madison, Miss.; grandson Logan Snell and
daughter-in-law Tammy Snell of Hallsville; three sisters, Donna
Cornelison of Palisade, Colo., Brenda Bramblett of Fayette and Staci
Snell of Higbee; and his loyal companion, Dobbs.
In addition to
his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by son, Britt R. Snell.
Jerry graduated from Hickman High School in 1959. He worked as a
supervisor for National Advertising Company, erecting interstate signs
throughout the United States. He owned a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Snow
Low, Ariz., and earned the White Glove award presented by Col. Harlan
Sanders. He owned restaurants in Arizona and Missouri.
He moved
to Brandon, Miss., where he was employed by Rankin Medical Center as a
chef specializing in formal dinners for the doctors, staff,
administration and doctors’ wives auxiliary. He later moved to Hermann,
Mo., where he owned and operated a Bed and Breakfast for several years
before finally retiring in Brandon, Miss.
Jerry enjoyed
photography, fishing and family genealogy. He also always had a rescue
dog.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Ministries,
Inc., 450 Town Center Blvd., Ridgeland, MS 29157.
Published Tuesday, December 4, 2019
Leslie (Les) William
Morrow, 64, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at
Columbia Manor.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Funeral Service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Parker-Millard Funeral
Service. Interment will follow at Columbia Cemetery.
He was born
Jan. 6, 1955 in Arbyrd, the son of the late Myron Morrow and Opal Ennis.
On June 9, 1985 he was united in marriage to Eva Sokoloff, who was the
love of his life, and she survives at the home.
Les was a 1973
graduate of Hickman High School. Throughout the years he worked at the
restaurant that he and his wife operated, was a karaoke disc jockey
(which he loved doing), and for most of his career he worked as a
Quality Controller for Honeywell. Les enjoyed singing, bowling,
collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and traveling. He was the life of the
party and loved making people laugh.
He is survived by his wife
Eva; two children: Michael Morrow (Melissa) and Jamie Morrow; two
brothers: Gary Morrow and Robert Morrow (Mickey); four grandchildren:
Makayla Morrow, Madalynn Morrow, Joshua Morrow and Brinley Morrow; and a
host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Myron and Opal; and a brother, Myron Lee Morrow.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to 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 Thursday, December 12, 2019 by H
T May & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia MO
Linda Connor, 66, of
Columbia, MO passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home
surrounded by family. Services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday,
December 14, 2019, at Fifth Street Christian Church in Columbia.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 PM at the church.
Linda
Lou Connor was born September 23, 1953 in Columbia, MO, to Christeen
Stapleton. She was later raised by Roy Lee Grant, and Pearlie Mae Grant.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Columbia graduating from Hickman High
School. On September 27, 1975 she was united in marriage to Donald Lee
Connor. Linda was employed with Columbia Public Schools, Columbia Daily
Tribune, and then later at the University of Missouri, Residential Life,
where she retired after 32 years of service.
Linda leaves to
mourn her passing, her husband Donald of the home, her two daughters
Lenita of Omaha, NE, and Brittany of Columbia, MO, her twin sister
Glenda Coleman of Columbia, her brothers Michael Grant of Houston, TX,
Earl Stapleton of Columbia, MO, and Kenneth Stapleton, as well as
several nieces, nephews, and greats, cousins and lifelong friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Christeen Stapleton, Roy
Lee Grant, and Pearlie Mae Grant, her sister Cheryl Newton, and her
brothers James Otis Stapleton, and John Stapleton.
Published Sunday, December 15, 2019
Jackie Winn
Warren, 73, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at
Boone Hospital Center.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service; 12 East
Ash St. Columbia, MO 65203. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Log Providence Missionary Baptist Church; 4500
E. Log Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65201. Interment will be at Log
Providence Church Cemetery.
Jackie was born on Aug. 3, 1946 in
Columbia to Charles Warren and Saidee Ellis Warren. She grew up in
Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1964. Following high
school, Jackie attended a trade school in Kansas City, where she
received the necessary training to become a licensed beautician. She
went on to own and operate her own salon and was also employed at GTE
for over 20 years. Jackie enjoyed bowling, crocheting, playing cards,
attending church, making home remedies and spending time with family.
She is survived by one son, Jeffrey D. Warren (Lynne) of St.
Charles; two grandchildren: Isaiah Warren of Hallsville and Derrick
Warren of St. Charles; two sisters: Charlene Grant (Julius) of Chicago,
Ill. and Rev. Mary R. Warren of Columbia; and a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jackie was preceded in
death by her parents; two brothers: Charles H. Warren and Larry D.
Warren; one sister, Bonnie S. Gianquinto; and two nephews: Anthony C.
Warren and Gabriel A. Warren.
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,
December 10, 2019
Thomas “Tom” Singleton, 70, of Stoutsville,
formerly of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at home
surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be from 4 to 7
p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.
Tom was
born on June 28, 1949 in Columbia, the son of Thomas A. and Sarah Marie
Hickam Singleton, who preceded him in death. In May of 1994, he married
Teresa Rupe in Columbia. He worked in the construction field with
builders, Roy Hampton, Sandy Cunningham and Elvin Sapp for many years.
He then partnered with his uncle, John Hickam, in the construction
business. He retired after 22 years as a route salesman for Pepsi.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa; son, Chris Singleton
(Lisa) of Columbia; daughter, Nicole Maltsberger (Allen) of Columbia;
step-son, Alex Long (Erika) of Paris; sister, Connie Kyi (Tuni) of
Mission Viejo, Calif.; four grandchildren, Tyler (Gina), Aubrey,
Christina and Allie; two nieces, Tifany Minter and Crystal McNamara;
great-nieces, Dylan, McCartney and Tatum; great-nephew, Hayes; and his
beloved dog, Gracie.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the
Vincent P. Gurucharri Foundation or the Monroe County Cancer Support 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, December 19, 2019
Jared Scott
Merideth died on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at University
Hospital-University of Missouri after a brief illness. He was
23-years-old.
A celebration of Jared’s life will be held at 2
p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Riechmann Indoor Pavilion, Stephens Lake
Park.
Jared was born on Jan. 24, 1996 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He
was the son of Jeralyn Jo Merideth. He moved to Columbia early in his
life and attended David H. Hickman High School. He earned his high
school diploma in 2015 and continued his studies at Moberly Area
Community College, where he developed his voice as a writer and
storyteller, often describing the challenges facing his generation with
clarity and passion. He applied his skill as a writer in becoming an
accomplished musician, vocalist and rapper. He was also known and
appreciated for his skill in the kitchen as a very good cook. At the
time of his death, Jared was employed by Auto Shot Services as a photo
technician and was in the process of opening a vintage clothing
business.
During his life, Jared met challenges at a young age
that most people never experience throughout the course of their lives.
In meeting them, he never wavered in his belief in the goodness of
others, his devotion to friends and his wonderful sense of humor. The
full measure of his life should not be counted in years, but in the
number of people he loved and who loved him.
Jared is survived by
his mother, Jeralyn Jo Merideth of Joplin; brother, Aaron Piercy of
Columbia; sisters, Olivia Merideth of Venetia, Pa. and Jaclyn Piercy of
Texarkana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Caleb Piercy.
Jared leaves a legion of friends in Columbia and his three rescue dogs,
Marty, Nunu and Sade.
Jared’s friends and family offer their
sincere gratitude to the excellent doctors, nurses and staff in the
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital for the extraordinary
care he received during his illness.
Donations in his memory may
be made to the Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd,
Columbia, MO 65202.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Arnold Funeral Home, Mexico, Missouri.
Condolences may be made at
www.arnoldfh.com.
Published in
Centralia Fireside Guard on Jan. 1, 2020
Carol Chance, 83,
Franklin, TN formerly of Dallas, TX and Centralia, MO passed away on
Friday, December 20, 2019, at N.H.C. Memory Care in Franklin, TN. She
was born on February 16, 1936, the daughter of the late Lawrence and
Evelyn (Scott) Rainey. On January 18, 1958, she was united in marriage
to Phillip Chance. Phil preceded her in death on September 1, 2005.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter,
Lisa Chance Cox and husband Mark of Franklin, TN; two sons, Lawrence
Gano Chance and wife Melissa of Little Rock, AR and David Lee Chance and
wife Christa of Dallas, TX; her brother Jerry Rainey and wife Jane of
Cameron, MO; a brother-in-law Jack Chance and wife Linda of Columbia,
MO; eight grandchildren Chance Cox and wife Elizabeth, Joshua Cox,
Susanna Chance, Alexander Chance, Jeremiah Cox, Jackson Chance, William
Chance and Weston Chance; two great grandchildren Ariel and Oliver Cox;
several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends.
Carol was a devoted homemaker, and also committed much time to
church, civic, and charitable organizations. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Centralia and later, Prestonwood Baptist in Dallas.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, painting, decorating, crafts, and most of
all, spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Funeral
services will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Oliver
Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Entombment will be in the Chance Family
Mausoleum in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00
am until service time on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Oliver Funeral
Home in Centralia, MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, or the First Baptist Church of Centralia c/o
Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may
also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net
Published Friday,
December 27, 2019
Linda Sue Stapleton,
66, of Columbia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at The
Neighborhoods.
Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec.
29 at The Crossing Church with Shay Roush officiating.
She was
born Feb. 8, 1953 in New Madrid County to Arbie and Dorothy (Howard)
Long. On Dec. 31, 1971, Linda was united in marriage to John P.
Stapleton, who preceded her in death in June 2005.
Linda was a
graduate of Hickman High School, attended Stephens College and was a
member of The Crossing Church. Linda loved spending time with her
family, especially her granddaughter Ashlee Stapleton, Shirley
Long-sister, Karla Long “Gomer”-niece and DeKarlo Long-nephew.
Linda is survived by her four children: Kandai Stapleton, John Stapleton
(Angela), Bobby Stapleton (Erin) and Christopher Stapleton (Lynn) all of
Columbia; siblings: Shirley Long and Arbie Long Jr. both of Des Moines,
Iowa and Hester Snead of Columbia; 12 grandchildren and a
great-grandson.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the
Stapleton-Long Family.
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, January 1, 2020
Gene W. Perry, 96, of
Columbia, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Neighborhoods by
Tiger Place.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on
Friday, Jan. 3 with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Memorial Funeral
Home. Interment with full military honors will follow in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Gene was born on Sept. 3, 1923 in Winsor, the son of
Frank W. Perry and Eula Belle (Pogue) Perry. He was a 1941 graduate of
David Hickman High School. He honorably served his country in the United
States Army from 1943-1945. On April 11, 1947 he was united in marriage
to Charlotte F. McCreery, who preceded him in death. He was awarded a
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from the University of Missouri in 1948.
He was a partner in McCreery-Perry Bookkeeping and Tax Service until
eventually becoming the sole owner. He was an original member and past
president of the Missouri Accounting Society. He was a long time
accountant for the Columbia Livestock Auction. He was a member of the
Downtown Optimist Club and the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed
anything involving the water, swimming, skiing, diving and boating. He
was a fierce competitor on the tennis court. He dearly loved his
children and grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his children:
Mark Perry (Dana Crane) of Columbia and Debbie (Jeff) Glover of
Columbia; his grandchildren: Grant Glover (Erin Scott), Garth Glover,
Mason Glover, Justine (David) Moser and Courtney (David) Thompson;
great-grandchildren: Jack Glover, Averi Thompson and Braylee Thompson:
and one brother: John P. Glover of Champagne, Ill.
Gene was
preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Charlotte; one sister: Ruth
Hamilton-Pierce; one sister-in-law: Verna Perry; and a very dear friend:
Jane McQuitty.
Memorial donations in Gene’s memory may be made
to: MU Speech and Hearing Clinic in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.