OBITUARIES

Charlotte Fay Mustain

Charlotte Fay Mustain

Nov 12, 2024

Charlotte Fay Mustain, 66, of Hartsburg, MO passed away November 12, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center.

Charlotte was born in Columbia, MO on February 16, 1958, a daughter of J.T. Mustain and Juanita Fay Baker Mustain. She was employed with the University of Missouri in Columbia for over 40 years beginning with residential life and retiring as a librarian.

She attended Living...

Donald Dee Harrison

Donald Dee Harrison

Nov 9, 2024

Donald Dee Harrison, age 87, of Ashland, MO passed away at his home on November 9, 2024.

Don was born in Ashland on March 9, 1937, a son of the late Clarence and Hattie Brizendine Harrison. Prior to retirement, he was employed with Square D in Columbia.

He was a talented wood worker and was known for his collection of hand saws....

Matthew Charles Smith

Matthew Charles Smith

Nov 7, 2024

Matthew Charles Smith, age 59, of Ashland passed away at his home on November 7, 2024.

Matt was born in Columbia, MO on June 19, 1965, the son of Larry Dean and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Smith. Matt, or as his friends and family called him “Good Ole Matt,” was employed with the University of Missouri his entire working career in Residential...

Elizabeth "Betty" Martin

Elizabeth "Betty" Martin

Nov 5, 2024

Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Martin, born October 5, 1939, in Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully the morning of November 5, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by her family at the age of 85.

Betty was a friend to all and never met a stranger. She leaves behind two sons Doug Martin and Dan (Megan) Martin; two granddaughters Taylor and Brianna...

Franklin Dale Burkett

Franklin Dale Burkett

Nov 4, 2024

Franklin Dale Burkett, age 91, of Ashland and formerly of Columbia, passed away November 4, 2024, at Colony Pointe in Columbia.

Frank, the youngest child of Sterling and Mabel Burkett, was born in Boone County, Missouri on December 17, 1932. Frank was preceded in death by his four sisters, Leona, Margaret, Virginia and Ruth and by his five brothers, Chester, Donald,...

Danielle M. Abels

Danielle M. Abels

Oct 24, 2024

Danielle M. Abels, 47, of Ashland passed away at her home on October 24, 2024.

Danielle was born on December 11, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa, a daughter of James Abels and Nancy Onnen Abels. She was a graduate of Columbia College earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Human Resources. Danielle was employed with the City of Columbia...

Neta Fay Pauley

Neta Fay Pauley

Oct 20, 2024

Neta Fay Pauley, 68, of Ashland passed away October 20, 2024, at Jefferson City Manor.

Neta was born in Whoop-up, Missouri at the family home on December 2, 1955, a daughter of Robert and Mildred Purcell Pauley. She persevered and worked hard to be a graduate of Southern Boone High School in Ashland. Neta was an enthusiastic fan of the St....

Melvin Glenn Harvey

Melvin Glenn Harvey

Oct 3, 2024

Melvin G. Harvey, 79, of Hartsburg, peacefully passed away at home with his loving family by his side.

Melvin was born on October 18, 1944, in Windsor, Missouri to the late Randall and Ruby (Durham) Harvey. On June 1, 1991, he married Judy Nichols in Columbia. He enjoyed spending time at his Lake property fishing, many times getting out on the...

Margaret "Louise" Martin

Margaret "Louise" Martin

Sep 28, 2024

Margaret Louise Martin, 89, of Columbia, formerly of Ashland passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born outside of Ashland on September 21, 1935, to the late Robert and Lois (Williams) Martin. She attended Southern Boone grade school and high school, where she excelled on the girls’ basketball team. After graduating high...

Eldon Dale Brandt, DO

Eldon Dale Brandt, DO

Sep 18, 2024

Eldon Dale Brandt, DO, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away September 18, 2024, at River City Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jacksonville. He was 87 years old.

Eldon Dale Brandt was born in Harrisonville, Missouri on November 1, 1936, a son of Eldon Marion Brandt and Thelma Beatrice Salmon Brandt. On August 25, 1957, he married Sandra Ann Duer in New...

Linda Lou Fenner

Linda Lou Fenner

Sep 10, 2024

Linda Lou Fenner, 82, of Columbia, passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 10, 2024, at the University Hospital & Clinics.

Linda was born on December 31, 1941, in Columbia to the late Harry and Annie (Driskill) Smith. On January 1, 1966, she married Roy Fenner, and he preceded her in death in 2018. She was a big...

Gene Harrison Sapp

Gene Harrison Sapp

Aug 24, 2024

Gene Harrison Sapp, age 76, a resident of Hartsburg, MO passed away August 24, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia.

 Gene was born in Columbia on April 22, 1948, a son of Harry and Marie Martin Sapp. He married Charlene (Phillips) in May 1968 to were together for 56 years. He served his nation with honor in...

Donna Kaye Cooper

Donna Kaye Cooper

Aug 17, 2024

Donna Kaye Cooper, 79, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

 Donna was born to the late Russel and Kathryn (Crawford) Pack/Beerbower on February 18, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. She married Hamer Faris and later married Phil Cooper. Donna was a devoted wife, Mother, daughter, and friend that enjoyed spending time with her...

Sharon Kay Terry

Sharon Kay Terry

Aug 10, 2024

Sharon Kay Terry, age 77, of Hartsburg, entered the gates of glory on August 10, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born to the late Monroe and Bessie (Fletcher) Woods on November 28, 1946, in Jefferson City, Missouri. On July 20, 1972, she married Richard L. Terry in Plant City,Florida.

Known to most as "Nana" she spent her days...

Jeanette Anna Klemme

Jeanette Anna Klemme

Jul 28, 2024

Jeanette Anna Klemme, 93, of Columbia, MO passed away July 28, 2024, at Boone Hospital surrounded by her family.

Jeanette was born in Hartsburg, MO on October 14, 1930, a daughter of Otto and Hilda Nieman. She married Fritz Klemme at the Peace United Church of Christ in Hartsburg, and they were blessed with four children: Bruce, Diana, Lynn and Cheri.

Jeanette...

Larry Duane Adkins

Larry Duane Adkins

Jul 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry “Duane” Adkins, of Hartsburg, MO, on July 21, 2024, from a long battle with COPD.

Duane was born on November 18, 1946, to Lawrence O. and Wanda J. (Rose) Adkins in Storm Lake, IA. The small family soon after returned to Waynesville, MO, (near his mother’s hometown of Dixon)...

Dwayne B. Nichols

Dwayne B. Nichols

Jul 14, 2024

Dwayne B. Nichols, of Hartsburg , passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

 Dwayne was born to Paul and Irene Nichols on June 29, 1950, in Hartsburg, Missouri. He graduated from Southern Boone County High School in 1968. On August 3, 1968, he married Ronda Moreau. He was a member of the Hartsburg Baptist Church.

Dwayne...

Andrew Scott Reeder

Andrew Scott Reeder

Jul 11, 2024

Andrew Scott Reeder, 47, a Columbia resident, passed away on July 11, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics Medical Intensive Care Unit. His loss was entirely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Andrew was born in Columbia on October 25, 1976. He grew up in Hartsburg and graduated from Southern Boone High School, where he played baseball...

Howard Thomas Meador

Howard Thomas Meador

Jul 8, 2024

Howard Thomas Meador, 69, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away July 8, 2024 at Boone Hospital Center.

 Howard was born in Palestine, Arkansas on July 18, 1954, a son of Walter Howard and Audrey Arlene Jones Meador. He married Toni Anesi and they are the parents of three sons, Jeromy, Lenny and Denny Meador.

He was employed as a truck driver and retired...

Doris Faye Reno

Doris Faye Reno

Jul 3, 2024

Doris Faye Reno, 89 of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Englewood, Missouri, the daughter of Warren and Nettie Mae (Davis) Herron. She married Guy L. Reno on September 24, 1953, and he preceded her in death. She retired from the University of Missouri in 2000. Doris enjoyed spending...

Share by: