Obituaries | The Fayette Advertiser

Gladys Loriene Bradley

Gladys Loriene Bradley, 97, of New Franklin, MO passed away surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. Gladys was born in Saginaw, MI on October 20, 1927, a … more

3/6/25 04:00 PM

Robert Neill Hix, Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was 83 years old. Robert, or Bob, was born July 7, 1941, in Kinston, North Carolina, to The Reverend Dr. Clarence Eugene … more

3/6/25 03:57 PM

Mona Fisher-Nichols

Former Howard County, MO resident and educator, Mona Fisher-Nichols, age 72, passed away February 7, 2025 in Kissimmee, FL. Mona Gail Fisher was born September 28, 1952 in Fayette, MO, a … more

3/3/25 12:24 PM

Mary Elizabeth Markland Jarboe

Mary Elizabeth Markland Jarboe died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home in Fayette, following a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born to William Asa (Bill) and … more

2/26/25 05:41 PM

Gentry Colvin

Franklin, Mo., resident Gentry Colvin, age 90, passed away peacefully at Glasgow Gardens on February 16, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. Gentry Louis Colvin was born on September 12, … more

2/25/25 12:06 PM

Dennis (Blake) Spry

Dennis “Blake” Spry, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2025, peacefully at his home at the age of 65. He was born on May 17, 1959, in Columbia, Mo., the son of … more

2/25/25 12:05 PM

Crystal June Nichols

Crystal June Nichols, 62, of Sturgeon, Missouri, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Crystal was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on … more

2/25/25 12:03 PM

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

2/13/25 07:58 AM

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

2/11/25 08:38 PM

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

2/5/25 05:24 PM

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

2/3/25 11:21 AM

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

1/31/25 11:57 AM

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

1/28/25 12:42 PM

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

1/28/25 12:41 PM

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

1/28/25 12:36 PM

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

1/28/25 12:33 PM

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

1/28/25 12:31 PM

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

1/28/25 12:30 PM

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

1/8/25 09:33 AM

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

1/8/25 09:32 AM