Obituaries | The Fayette Advertiser

Marjorie Ann Brother Keeling

Marjorie Brotherton Keeling, always called Margie, passed away after a few months’ illness. She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1937, delivered by Dr. Walker, who also had delivered her eventual … more

9/29/26 09:18 AM

Ardyth Delane Blaise

Ardyth Delane Blaise, 93, of Fayette passed away September 13, 2026, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Ardyth was the son of Code and Thelma (Golden) Blaise and was born on … more

9/16/26 05:18 PM

Gerald W. Jefferies

Gerald W. Jefferies, 97, passed away at The Lodge assisted living facility in Fayette, Missouri, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Gerald previously resided in Sterling, Colorado, for over 60 years. … more

9/16/26 05:17 PM

Kenneth Wies

Rural Fayette, MO resident and longtime Howard County farmer, Kenneth Wies, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on the same day of his wedding anniversary, September 8, 2026. Kenneth Francis … more

9/10/26 05:44 PM

Sherri Ann (Weiker) Dobson

Sherri Ann (Weiker) Dobson, age 60 of Fayette, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on September 4th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Sherri was a woman whose life was … more

9/7/26 03:35 PM

Billy Joe Rugg

Billy Joe Rugg, 62, of Fayette, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2026. Bill was born on February 7, 1964, the son of Hibbard Davis Rugg, Jr., and Ruby Fern (Fields) … more

8/27/26 12:15 PM

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Parks

Robert Wayne Parks, 71, affectionately known as “Bobby” to his family and friends and “Bobbop” to his grandsons, passed away August 17, 2026, peacefully at home with his devoted daughters at … more

8/18/26 05:19 PM

Sam L. Branstetter

Sam L. Branstetter, 81, of Ionia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born April 15, 1945, in Fayette, the son … more

8/17/26 04:52 PM

Omer Perry Ball

Omer Perry Ball, age 85, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away at his home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Omer was born on February 1, 1941, in Chester, Illinois to Perry Ball and … more

8/17/26 04:51 PM

Leanna Kottman

Leanna Lucille Kottman (nee Gebhardt) died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Born on Dec. 31, 1935, in Forest Green, Mo., to Emil and Edna Gebhardt. She graduated from Salisbury High School in 1953 and worked … more

8/10/26 03:49 PM

Robert (Bob) William Taylor

Robert (Bob) William Taylor, 79, formerly of Fayette, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at his home in Helena, Alabama. Bob was born on September 6, 1946, in Columbia, … more

8/2/26 11:46 AM

Louise “LouAnn” Noland

Rocheport, MO resident, Louise Ann Noland, age 69, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 30, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Louise was born on April … more

8/1/26 09:14 AM

Pansy (Maud Ann) Clippard Howell

On July 14, 2026, Pansy (Maud Ann) Clippard Howell passed away peacefully at 94 years old. Pansy was a devoted wife, loving mother, philanthropist, proud grandmother, and cherished friend whose … more

7/28/26 09:18 AM

Micheal Mark Cotten, Sr.

Micheal Mark Cotten, Sr., age 47, of New Franklin, passed away on July 24, 2026, at his home. Micheal was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 15, 1979, a son of the late Melvin Cotten, Sr. and … more

7/25/26 06:00 PM

Charles (Chuck) Grant Lusby

Though his time with us was far too short, Charles (Chuck) Grant Lusby lived his life completely on his own terms. He was always the first person to offer a helping hand or share a joke to … more

7/23/26 03:38 PM

George Thomas Lyon, Jr.

George Thomas Lyon, Jr., age 86, of Armstrong, passed away July 10, 2026, at Glasgow Gardens. Tommy was born on November 25, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of George Thomas Lyon, Sr. and … more

7/23/26 03:37 PM

David Merle Allenbaugh

David Merle Allenbaugh, 77, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. David was born on July 26, 1948, to the late Elbert and Lena (White) Allenbaugh in Meeker, Oklahoma. David … more

7/18/26 10:07 AM

Marjorie Ann Brotherton Keeling

Marjorie Brotherton Keeling, always called Margie, passed away after a few months’ illness. She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1937, delivered by Dr. Walker, who also had delivered her eventual … more

7/14/26 09:01 AM

Paul Eugene Felten

Paul Felten, age 64, passed away on July 6, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO. Paul Eugene Felten was born on May 17, 1962, in Fayette, MO. He was one of five children born … more

7/9/26 04:52 PM

Larry Joe Garven

Larry Joe Garven, 76, formerly of Glasgow, Missouri, recently passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 in Sapulpa, OK. Although he spent his final years in Oklahoma, Missouri was always home in his … more

7/7/26 12:55 PM