OBITUARIES

Marvin Lee Boyce

Marvin Lee Boyce

Sep 10, 2025

Marvin Lee Boyce, 71, of Ashland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Born to Billy Boyce Sr. and Vanita Holt, both of whom preceded him in death, along with his beloved wife, Alice "Jane" Boyce, Marvin leaves behind a legacy of love and service. He is survived by...

Susan Kay Morrow

Susan Kay Morrow

Sep 7, 2025

Susan Kay Morrow, 76, of Columbia, MO passed away at her home on September 7, 2025.

Susan was born in St. Charles, MO on June 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Herbert Charles and Doris June Billing Dallmeyer. She was employed for many years as a housekeeping supervisor with the University of Missouri in Columbia. Susan enjoyed thrift store shopping,...

Earl Dean Nance

Earl Dean Nance

Aug 27, 2025

Earl Dean Nance, 80, of Ashland, Missouri, peacefully went to be with his Savior on August 27, 2025.

Earl was born November 15, 1944, in Richmond, California. He was the son of Daniel Wesley Nance and Lucille Eleanor Haas-Nance, he was the youngest child with one sister and 4 brothers. Earl loved his Savior and family more than anything. He was...

Jerald "Jerry" Mellott

Jerald "Jerry" Mellott

Aug 6, 2025

Jerald “Jerry” Mark Mellott, age 73, of Ashland, MO was found deceased at his home on August 6, 2025.

Jerald was born in Kansas City, KS on August 7, 1951, a son of the late John and Jo Anne Millsap Mellott. Jerald worked in the automotive industry for decades before finding his calling as a bus driver with First Student Transportation...

Larry Dee Miller

Larry Dee Miller

Jul 31, 2025

Larry Dee Miller, 83, of Ashland, Missouri passed away at his home cared for by his family on July 31, 2025.

Larry was born in Rolla, Missouri on November 19, 1941, a son of the late Delmar and Eula Wanetta Earney Miller. He married the love of his life Linda on May 24, 1968, in San Diego, California. She preceded Larry...

Anthony "Tony" Gilmore

Anthony "Tony" Gilmore

Jul 25, 2025

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Gilmore, 54, passed away in his home on July 25, 2025, at the age of 54… just a few days shy of his 55th birthday. Born on July 29, 1970, Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend whose presence touched the lives of many.

Tony’s greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted...

Clifton Frank Nahler

Clifton Frank Nahler

Jul 25, 2025

Clifton Frank Nahler, 74, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Clifton was born on February 8, 1951, in Columbia MO, to Clifford and Helen (Forbis) Nahler. Clifton married Linda L Martin, daughter of Thurman and Gladys (Woods) Martin on June 25, 1971.

Clifton was a lifelong farmer in the Hartsburg and Ashland area. He was a steward...

Peggy Carlene Brinegar

Peggy Carlene Brinegar

Jul 12, 2025

Peggy Carlene Brinegar, 90, of Ashland, MO passed away July 12, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Peggy was born on May 30, 1935, in Ashland a daughter of Lemon and Allene Batye Sapp. She married Presley Brinegar on January 10, 1954. Presley preceded her in death on November 22, 2003.

Peggy was a rural mail carrier and had made custom...

Jimmie Gay Bennett

Jimmie Gay Bennett

Jun 29, 2025

Jimmie Gay Bennett, of Ashland, Missouri passed away June 29, 2025, at the age of 81.

Jimmie was born in Ashland, MO on August 6, 1943, a son of Emery and Mary Helen Nichols Bennett. He married Denise Dasch on April 11, 1981. Prior to retirement, Jimmie was employed at Graphic Engraving in Columbia, MO as a photo engraver and with...

Mark Andrew Hooibrink

Mark Andrew Hooibrink

Jun 29, 2025

Mark Hooibrink, 66, of Hartsburg, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri on June 29th, 2025. He was born January 28th, 1959, to Fred and Jane Hooibrink in Illinois.

Mark was married to his high school sweetheart, his “Apple Cheeks”, Laura Hooibrink, for 45 beautiful years. He was a journeyman electrician for IBEW Local 257...

Stanley "Vernon" Yager

Stanley "Vernon" Yager

Jun 28, 2025

Stanley “Vernon” Yager, 86, of Sturgeon, Missouri and formerly of Centralia, Missouri passed away June 28, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center following a lengthy illness.

Vernon was born on March 13, 1939, at the family home in Audrain County, Missouri, a son of Stanley Malcolm and Alice “Marie” Squiers Yager. He married Alice May Harrison on June 5, 1966, at Maple...

Jeannie Sue Amos

Jeannie Sue Amos

Jun 15, 2025

Jeannie Sue Amos (née Lawry), age 67, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.

Jeannie was a deeply creative and loving soul, known for her artistic spirit and gentle heart. She found joy in photography and quilting, capturing moments both big and small with her camera, and stitching love into every piece she made. She especially...

Steven Craig Morse

Steven Craig Morse

Jun 9, 2025

Steven "Steve" Craig Morse, 71, of Ashland, Missouri passed away at his home on June 9, 2025, surrounded by family.

Steve was born to Lowell and Johnnie Morse on February 6, 1954, in Melbourne, Arkansas. He grew up in Kansas City and Columbia and was a 1972 graduate of Hickman High School. Steve married Kathy Neville on January 30th, 1981. The...

Dale "Wes" Wesley Donley

Dale "Wes" Wesley Donley

Jun 6, 2025

Dale Wesley "Wes" Donley, 92, of Ashland, Missouri passed away on June 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Wes was born to Dale and Winifred White Donley on June 3, 1933, in Big Neck, Adams County, Illinois. He grew up on the family farm, graduated from Unity High School in Mendon, IL, completed specialized Cummins Diesel certification in St. Louis...

Deanna Sue Woods

Deanna Sue Woods

May 31, 2025

Deanna Woods, 79, a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center.

Deanna was born on August 14, 1945, the daughter of Robert Lawson Crump and Neville Elizabeth (Holzhauser) Crump. On August 17, 1963, in Ashland she married Ronald Dee Woods, and he preceded her in death on January 18,...

Debra Elaine McDowell

Debra Elaine McDowell

May 27, 2025

Debra Elaine McDowell gained her wings on May 27, 2025.

Debra was born on May 27, 1953, in Vandalia, MO. She was the daughter of the late Presley J. Nelson and Eleanor Francis (Babb) Nelson. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Ken Ingebritson, on November 24, 1971. They had two children...

Joyce Marie Allen

Joyce Marie Allen

May 27, 2025

Joyce Marie Allen, 86, of Hartsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center.

Joyce was born in Hartsburg, Missouri on March 12, 1939, to the late Raymond William and Martha (Johnson) Ahmann. On August 27, 1955, she married James E. Allen in Jefferson City. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2016, after 60 years of...

Norman Wayne Martie

Norman Wayne Martie

May 21, 2025

Norman Wayne Martie, 68, of Holts Summit, peacefully passed away at home on May 21, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Norman was born on August 14, 1956, in Columbia, Missouri to the late Charles Earl and Elizabeth Mae (Graham) Martie. On July 5, 2002, he married Cynthia Craghead in Columbia, Missouri. He served his country in the U....

Ray Freeman

Ray Freeman

May 9, 2025

Ray Freeman, 70, of Ashland, MO passed away at his home on May 9, 2025.

Ray was born in Moberly, MO on August 3, 1954, a son of Wilbert R. and Doris Smith Freeman. Prior to retirement, he was self-employed as the owner and operator of Freeman Tile in Ashland. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed going on vacation....

John Wisely Hull

John Wisely Hull

May 7, 2025

John Wisely Hull, age 50, of Richland, MO, passed away at his home on May 7, 2025.

John was born on September 28, 1974, a son of David Lee Hull and Jean Sapp Hull. He was a graduate of Hickman High School and while there was a part of their swimming team and drama club. He also attended the University of...