Obituaries | The Fayette Advertiser

Ethel Fern (Schneider) Dougherty Blaise

Ethel Fern (Schneider) Dougherty Blaise, 88, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, after a series of unexpected health challenges. Upon hospital admission, she battled a serious staph … more

3/27/26 03:10 PM

Zyairah Nevaeh Barney

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Zyairah Barney, age 12, of Fayette, MO, who left this world far too soon on March 18, 2026. Zyairah Nevaeh Barney was born June 30, … more

3/23/26 02:05 PM

William Joseph “Billie Joe” Baier

Billy Joe Baier of Armstrong, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Boonville, Missouri, on September 15, 1940, to Earnest Wayne Baier and Mary Christine … more

3/18/26 06:32 PM

Mary Ann Anglen

Mary Ann Anglen, 97, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away March 16, 2026, at Bluff Creek Terrace in Columbia. Mary Ann was born in Fayette, Missouri, on February 25, 1929, and was the daughter of … more

3/16/26 05:42 PM

Jonathan Lucas

Jonathan “Jon Boy” Lee Lucas, 28, of Fayette, MO, passed away on March 14, 2026, following a tragic accident. His passing has left his family, friends, and community heartbroken as they mourn the … more

3/15/26 02:51 PM

Beverly Jo Hunt

Beverly Jo Hunt, 69, of Franklin passed away at University Hospital on March 7, 2026. Beverly was born Dec. 22, 1956, in Boonville to Claud and Helen (Spry) Hunt. Beverly was a lifelong … more

3/11/26 04:20 PM

Sharon Lee McNeill

Sharon Lee McNeill passed away March 4, 2026, in Creve Coeur, MO. She was 68. She was born April 8, 1957, to Perry M. Perkinson Jr. and Rosa Lee Nichols Perkinson. She earned her bachelor’s degree … more

3/5/26 11:17 AM

Larry Carter

Fayette resident, Larry Carter, 76, passed away suddenly at his residence on March 1, 2026. Larry Joe Carter was born in Forester, Scott County, AR, on May 1, 1949. He was one of five children … more

3/3/26 03:56 PM

Mildred Beatrice “Millie” Syferd

Mildred Beatrice “Millie” Syferd, age 96, of Fayette, MO, formerly of Macon, MO, passed away February 25, 2026, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born … more

3/3/26 03:54 PM

Donald Lee Bittle

Donald Lee Bittle, 62, passed away on January 27, 2026, a casualty of the fire at the Perkins Home in Fayette. Donnie was born on March 25, 1963, a son of Tommy Elliott Bittle and Elizabeth … more

3/3/26 12:52 PM

Kristen Nicole Shiflett

Kristen Nicole Shiflett, 36, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2026. Kristen was born on August 2, 1989. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. … more

2/23/26 10:12 AM

Robin Gayle Gerke

Robin Gayle Gerke, age 59, of Boonville, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. Robin was born in Boonville on September 24, 1966, and was the … more

2/23/26 08:58 AM

Norma Lea Hubbard

Glasgow resident, Norma Hubbard, age 69, passed away suddenly at her home on February 15, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Norma Lea Hubbard was born in Moberly, MO, … more

2/17/26 02:51 PM

Virginia Shipman Thompson

Virginia was born on October 20, 1931, in Burlington, Vermont. Daughter of the late Cecil R. Shipman and Ethelyn McCuin Shipman, Virginia grew up on a dairy and maple sugaring farm in … more

2/13/26 02:16 PM

Terry Westhues

Armstrong, Mo., resident, Terry Westhues, passed away suddenly at his home on February 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Terrence Edwin Westhues was born in Boonville, Mo., on September 11, 1947. He … more

2/9/26 09:26 AM

Marvin Dale Shaw

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marvin Dale Shaw, 74, of New Franklin, who entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2026. Dale was born July 11 in the middle of the Great Flood … more

2/9/26 08:40 AM

Shirley Anne Monckton

Shirley Anne Monckton, 91, of Parkville, MO, passed away February 3, 2026. She was born Shirley Anne Smith on November 27, 1934, and was raised in Taney County on her grandfather’s farm in … more

2/5/26 05:55 PM

James E. Shipp

Longtime farmer and Franklin, Mo. resident, James Shipp, age 96, passed away surrounded by family on January 29, 2026. James Edwin Shipp was born in Howard County, Mo., on October 2, 1929. He … more

2/2/26 09:59 AM

Marcia Eliss Lyon

Marcia Eliss Lyon, 63, of Armstrong, passed away caring for others, the result of a tragic fire at the Perkins Home in Fayette, on January 27, 2026. Marcia was born on February 24, 1962, in St. … more

2/2/26 08:43 AM

Roy Holloway

Roy Lee Holloway was born on July 27, 1958, in Marshall, Missouri. He was one of three children born to the late Celil Charles Holloway and Anna Pauline (Short) Holloway. Roy spent his early … more

2/1/26 12:04 PM