OBITUARIES
James Bruce Anderson
Feb 20, 2026
James Bruce Anderson 87, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Caring Hearts & Hands of Columbia on February 20, 2026.
J.B. was born on January 21, 1939 in Zion, IL, the son of James & Irene Anderson. He grew up in Zion and later in Carrollton, Missouri, graduating from Carrollton HS in 1957. He attended the University of Missouri where...
Betty Lois Black
Feb 9, 2026
Betty Lois (Smith) Black, of Ashland, passed away on February 9, 2026, at Westlake Assisted Living in Commerce, Michigan at the age of 93.
Betty was born in rural Ashland on September 24, 1932, a daughter of Roy and Margaret Gilpin Smith. She married Bob Black on March 21, 1953, in Harrison, Arkansas and he preceded her in death.
Betty was a...
Cody Andrew House
Feb 2, 2026
Cody Andrew House, age 25, of Ashland, Missouri passed away February 2, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Cody was born on August 11, 2000, in Columbia. He was adopted as an infant by Stephen and Iris House. His father, Stephen, passed away shortly after Cody’s adoption and his mother, Iris has lovingly cared for him until his passing.
Cody...
Mary Jean McQuegge
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Jean McQuegge, age 83, of Columbia passed away January 31, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital.
Mary was born in Ashland on October 27, 1942, a daughter of John “Billy” Thomas and Myrtle Phillips Thomas. She married William “Bill” McQuegge on May 27, 1988, and he survives at their home.
Mary was a loving homemaker and loved children. Bill lovingly...
Donald Bruce Jeffery
Jan 28, 2026
Donald B. Jeffery
Sunrise: July 19, 1931 Sunset: January 28, 2026
Donald Bruce Jeffery, 94, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Donald, son of the late Berton Bruce and Nina Alma Jeffery, nee Ramsdell, was born on July 19, 1931, in Cedar City, Missouri. His early years were spent in Cedar City, and later...
James Oran Davis
Jan 21, 2026
James Oran Davis, 80, passed away at the University of Missouri hospital on January 21st, 2026.
He was born in Boone County Missouri at what is now known as Rockbridge State Park to the late Shannon and Velma (Winn) Davis on June 24th, 1945.
On December 26th, 1964 James married the love of his life, Dorothy Pulis. Their marriage one of love,...
James Audrey Dodson
Jan 5, 2026
James Audrey “Jim” Dodson, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the age of 90.
James was born in Columbia, Missouri on June 13, 1935, to Eddie and Opal Dodson. On April 8, 1960, he married Clercy Forbis.
James owned and operated Jim’s Lock and Key in Columbia, Missouri for 25 years. James was also in the United States...
Diana Grace Lewis
Dec 18, 2025
Diana Grace Lewis, age 73, of Ashland passed away December 18, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital.
Diana was born in Hannibal, Missouri on February 14, 1952, a daughter of Wildey and Vera Thomas. She married Harold Lewis on July 27, 1979, and he preceded her in death. Diana grew up in Middletown, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri...
Louise Martin
Dec 16, 2025
Louise Martin, 84, of Ashland and Columbia, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born Frances Louise Martin on February 11, 1941, near Ashland, Louise was the only child of Reba Alice Forbis Martin and Floyd Martin.
Louise spent her early years on the family farm south of Woodlandville and attended the one-room Everett schoolhouse. Later, she attended Jefferson Junior High and...
Bailey James Gipson
Dec 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Bailey Gipson, a beacon of light, and a centerpiece of love and laughter in our lives. Born on December 11, 2008, Bailey graced us with her vibrant presence until her untimely passing on her 17th birthday, December 11, 2025.
Remembered for her combination of stubbornness and brightness, Bailey was an...
Carol Louise Skinner
Dec 10, 2025
Carol Louise Skinner, 90, of Columbia, Missouri moved to her heavenly home on December 10, 2025.
Carol was born on September 2, 1935, to William Lawson and Adah Catherine (Browning) Evans. She and her two sisters, Deloris Halterman and Eileen Shoffner, grew up on a farm east of Cairo, MO. She was a proud basketball playing Bearcat during her high school...
Nita Ruth Purcell
Dec 6, 2025
Nita Ruth Pace Purcell was born on August 8, 1949, to Robert Truman and Alcie Ellen Davis Pace at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She left her earthly home on December 6, 2025, at the age of 76.
Ruthie attended Southern Boone schools until the family moved to Mexico, Missouri where she graduated from Mexico High School in 1967. She...
Louise Dusenberry
Nov 30, 2025
In Memory of Louise Dusenbery
6/26/24, doesn't seem that long ago until you realize it's 1924, not 2024, that you're speaking of. The year 1924 was when Macy's Department Store began the now-famous annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. But halfway across the country in Van Buren, Missouri, Roy and Edna Dusenbery and their two young sons were most...
Judith Elaine Taggart
Nov 26, 2025
After living a vibrant and well-lived life, Judith Elaine (Nichols) Taggart, 78, of Hartsburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.
Born August 29, 1947, to Grover and Audrey (Boyer) Nichols in Jefferson City, Missouri, Judy grew up in Hartsburg and attended Southern Boone County R1 Schools. She was active in many extracurricular activities, including marching band as a majorette,...
Mitchell Lavell Calvin
Nov 19, 2025
Mitchell Lavell Calvin, 76, of Ashland passed away at his home, lovingly cared for by his family, on November 19, 2025.
Mitchell was born in Columbia on October 30, 1949, a son of Ira Turner Calvin and Clara Belle Rippeto Calvin. He married Gail Belcher on June 8, 1969, in Ashland. Mitchell was employed as an engineer in the telecommunications industry...
Loyce Bernice Pettigrew
Nov 16, 2025
Loyce Bernice (Brenton) Pettigrew, 97, of Columbia, Missouri passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Born on November 18, 1927, to Leslie Benton and Ruby (Mitchell) Brenton in St. Louis, Missouri shortly after a cyclone, she was lovingly nicknamed the “cyclone baby” by the doctor who delivered her.
Loyce grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Ben Blewett High School....
Richard Edward Linhardt
Nov 8, 2025
Richard Edward Linhardt, age 89, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Richard was born on February 21, 1936, in Mount Sterling, Missouri to August Linhardt and Clara Linhardt (née Busch). He was a beloved son, brother, father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In 1958, he married his loving wife Patricia (née Jones) whom he...
Bradley Ball
Nov 8, 2025
Bradley Ball, age 42, much loved resident of Centralia, passed away at his home on November 8, 2025.
Bradley was born in Columbia on June 17, 1983, a son of Kenneth Ball and Patricia Basinger Ball. He graduated from Centralia High School and attended Moberly Area Community College.
Those cherishing Bradley’s memory include his mother, Patricia Hill and stepfather, Darrell Wayne Hill,...
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...
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