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Obituaries
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Donald Julius Hilgedick

Donald Julius Hilgedick, lovingly known as “Pappa Don,” passed away at Glasgow Gardens on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born in Boone County, Hartsburg, … more

Sara Bagby

Sara Bagby, a well-known and respected pharmacist and church and community worker passed from this life on February 10, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Mo. She was 76 years of age. Sara … more

Oliver Jackson (Doc) Beaman

Oliver Jackson “Doc” Beaman, 91, of New Franklin, entered Heaven on February 2, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman Hospital in Columbia. Doc was born in New Franklin on September 16, 1933, … more

Kenneth D. Harvey

Kenneth Dale “Ken” Harvey, 76, of Fayette, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was … more

Dorothy Jean Ayres

Fayette resident, Dorothy Ayres, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. Dorothy Jean Thompson Ayres was born on September 17, 1935, … more

Raymond Kirby

Rural Fayette, Mo. resident Raymond Kirby, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 20, 2025. Raymond Earl Kirby, affectionately known as “Scrooge” to his family and … more

Don Henry Haase

Don Henry Haase, 78, of Fayette, passed away on January 22, 2025. Don was born in Fayette on December 25, 1946, a son of Romeo and Anna Dinse Haase. He earned his BSE Degree in Science Education … more

Mark Brian Cooper

Columbia, Mo., resident Mark Cooper, age 56, passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia on January 19, 2025. Mark Brian Cooper was born on November 6, 1968, in Kansas City, … more

Mahlon Earl

Johnston, Iowa, resident Mahlon Earl, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 13, 2025. Mahlon Stanton Earl was born December 16, 1959, in Paragould, Arkansas. He was one of four … more

Thomas Jackson Alsop, III

Thomas Jackson Alsop, II., of Independence, Mo., formerly of New Franklin, passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital on November 15, 2024. He was 75 years old, Tommy Jack, as he was … more

Larry Roland Duncan

Larry Roland Duncan, age 64, of Franklin, Mo., passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on January 15, 2025. Larry was born in Fayette, Mo., on July 31, 1960, a son of the late … more

Ruth Ann Owen

Ruth Ann Owen, age 81, a longtime Fayette resident, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Ruth Ann was born at Lee Hospital in Fayette on October 14, 1943, a … more

Jul Eschrich

Julann “Jul” Eschrich, age 67, of Holts Summit, Mo., passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 25, 2024. Jul was born in Columbia, Mo., on April 10, 1957, a daughter of Julian … more

James D. Polson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Douglas Polson, or ‘Jimmie Doug’ as he was affectionately called, on January 4, 2025, in his hometown of Fayette, … more

Janet Lynne Addison

Fayette resident Jan Addison, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, at The Lodge following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Janet Lynne Addison was born in Des … more

Margaret Ann Quinlan Hopkins

Margaret Ann Quinlan Hopkins, of Boonville, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Ashley Manor. She was born on June 16, 1932, at the home of her maternal grandparents in Auxvasse, Mo., the only child … more

Kevin Strodtman

Fayette resident and lifelong farmer Kevin Strodtman, age 56, passed peacefully at his home following a three-year battle with cancer. Kevin Joe Strodtman was born July 17, 1968, in Fayette, Mo. … more

Cecil Mae Nichols

Long-time Harrisburg resident Cecil Mae Nichols died at her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Nichols was born in Slater, Mo., on September 7, 1941, the daughter … more

Kenneth O’Brian

Fayette resident and business owner Kenny O’Brian, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at his station doing what he loved on December 3, 2024. Kenneth Earl O’Brian was born on January … more

Cornel V. Duta

Cornel V. Duta, age 57, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2024. Visitation for family and close friends will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 … more
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