OBITUARIES
Curtis Elliott Harmon
Oct 26, 2025
Curtis Harmon, 74, passed away at the University Hospital on October 26, 2025.
He was born to L.L. “Bud” Harmon and Neldia (Nichols) Harmon on October 6,1951 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia.
He graduated in 1970 from Southern Boone High School and later enlisted in the Army where he was proud to be a member of the 82nd Airborne Division while...
Helen Quinn
Oct 21, 2025
Helen M. Quinn, 92, of Hartsburg, MO passed away October 21, 2025, at Jefferson City Manor.
Helen was born in rural Ashland on January 29, 1933, a daughter of Arvil Gabriel and Mamie Josephine Hollicker Walker. She married Arthur Quinn on October 29, 1949, in Cedar City, MO. Arthur preceded her in death on October 11, 1994.
Helen was a homemaker with...
Sandra Morris McKee
Oct 19, 2025
Sandra Morris McKee of Ashland, MO joined her loved ones in heaven Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was 82 years old.
Sandy was born in Jefferson City December 10, 1942, to Ruby Cain and Bud Robinson. She was raised by her father Earl Cardwell and mother Ruby. She was an only child and had a special bond with her Grandma Ada...
Billie Sue Moreau
Oct 19, 2025
Billie Sue Moreau lived an amazing 95 years until her passing at the home of her daughter after a brief fight with cancer on October 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Billie was born on May 15, 1930, in Boone County, Missouri, to Jesse C and Alma E. "Higgins" Green. She was the youngest of 9 children. On May 28,...
Philip Marshall Jose
Oct 3, 2025
Philip Marshall Jose, 76, of Ashland and formerly of Columbia, passed away at his home on October 3, 2025, with his loving wife of almost 49 years by his side.
Phil was born in Des Moines, IA on June 17, 1949, a son of John Marshall and Elaine Easton Jose. He married Cathy Graebner in Columbia on December 26, 1976, and...
Nancy Louise Bryant
Sep 24, 2025
Nancy Louise Bryant, 73, of Ashland passed away September 24, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center.
Nancy was born in Columbia on December 15, 1951, a daughter of Murry and Nancy Woolrey Glascock. Nancy was a 1969 graduate of Ashland High School. She married Robert Bryant in September of 1992. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2018.
Prior to retirement, Nancy...
Freya Loren Sanderson
Sep 20, 2025
Freya Loren Sanderson, 19, of Hartsburg, Missouri, born in Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her home in Hartsburg.
Freya was a 2024 graduate of Southern Boone High School and pursued film studies at Stephens College, chasing a vivid imagination and a love of storytelling.
She aspired to write a dystopian novel series and carried story ideas ready...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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