Obituaries | The Fayette Advertiser

Michael Lee Derendinger

Michael Lee Derendinger, age 77, of Holts Summit, Mo., passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center. Michael was born on August 18, 1948, to George and Elaine … more

1/19/26 05:02 PM

Wanda Shiflett

Wanda Lee Shiflett, 67, of Armstrong, Missouri, entered into her eternal heavenly home on January 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. Wanda was an amazing … more

1/19/26 04:59 PM

James Michael (Mike) Sulltrop

Lifelong Fayette resident James Michael "Mike" Sulltrop passed away on January 11, 2026. Mike was born June 29, 1957, to James H. and Loretta Calvert Sulltrop. Mike graduated … more

1/19/26 04:57 PM

Roger McMurry

Roger McMurry, age 87, a widely loved minister and woodworker, passed away on December 23, 2025, after bravely battling cancer for many years. He was born in Wayne County, Iowa, on August … more

1/8/26 05:58 PM

Fayette resident, Leon Frevert, age 91, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2026, at Sunterra Springs rehab facility in Springfield, MO. Roy Leon Frevert was born June 29, 1934, in Howard County, … more

1/6/26 02:53 PM

Dallas Phillips

Dallas Phillips, 85, entered into eternal rest at his home in Fayette, Mo., on Dec. 30, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation will … more

1/4/26 03:30 PM

Kathryn A. “Kay” Winegard

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathryn A. “Kay” Winegard announces her passing from a respiratory illness. She was 88 and was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Winegard. … more

12/26/25 04:52 PM

Doris Elizabeth Smith

Doris Elizabeth Smith, 94, of Fayette, passed away December 20, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Doris was born in Woodlandville, Mo., on August 6, 1931, a daughter of Virgil … more

12/23/25 05:39 PM

Karen (Sue) Souders

Sue Souders, age 78, passed away at the Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, Mo., on December 10, 2025. Karen Sue Souders, affectionately known as “Sue” to her family and friends, was born in … more

12/22/25 04:16 PM

Marie Snell

Lifelong Howard County resident, Marie Snell, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Jewell Marie Snell, affectionately known by her … more

12/22/25 04:14 PM

Steve Ronald Proctor

Steve Ronald Proctor, 64, of Harrisburg, Missouri, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, November 26, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and their husbands. He is now in God’s eternal … more

12/2/25 08:57 AM

Marsha Lynn Davis

Lifelong Howard and Cooper County resident and former Howard County Public Administrator, Marsha (Persinger) Davis, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by her … more

11/30/25 04:34 PM

Charles Dennis Brill

Charlie Brill, a well-known resident of Howard County’s Hilldale neighborhood, died unexpectedly at his home on November 6, 2025. Charles Dennis Brill was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, … more

11/30/25 12:00 PM

David Lee Huber

Armstrong, Mo., resident, David Huber, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2025. David Lee Huber was born on November 29, 1955, in Boonville, Mo. He was one of two … more

11/30/25 11:58 AM

Jesse M. Williams

Jesse M. Williams, of Fayette, Missouri, was born on October 11, 1952, in Fayette, to Jesse Cowans and Louis V. Williams. He peacefully departed this life on November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love … more

11/18/25 04:10 PM

Naomi Lyon

Naomi Lyon, 84, of Armstrong, MO passed away on November 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on January 30, 1941, in Liberty, MO to the late Logan and Roseinna Knight Stevens. … more

11/12/25 09:25 AM

Kathy Ann Frevert Estill

Kathy Ann Estill, age 64, of Fayette, went to be with her parents in Heaven on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital. She was born on August 1, 1961, in Boone … more

10/9/25 05:18 PM

Elizabeth (Betty) McIntosh

Fayette resident and former CMU educator, Betty McIntosh, age 99, passed away peacefully October 4, 2025, at Glasgow Gardens care facility. Elizabeth Jeanette McIntosh, affectionately known as … more

10/6/25 02:10 PM

Peggy Studley

Peggy Waller Studley, 68, of New Franklin, Mo., passed away on March 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born on February 5, … more

3/31/25 11:50 AM

Raymond Maupin Sr.

Raymond Maupin, 76, of Franklin, MO passed away at HST Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO on December 26, 2020. Raymond Edward Maupin, Sr. was born January 30, 1944, in Franklin, MO, … more

12/28/20 09:25 AM