All Obituaries

Anna “Jewell” Vanderpool, 94, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. A Memorial Service / Birthday Party will be held at 11:00 a.m, Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Rockbridge Christian Church. Jewell was born September 23, 1924 to Clarence and Minnie Sheldon Mason in Centralia.  In 1992, Jewell retired from J. C. Penney after 28 years there.  She also volunteered at Columbia Regional Hospital for 17 years and received 5 Presidential Awards.  She was...

Wendy Elaine Sunderland 1962 – 2019 Wendy Elaine Sunderland, 57, of Fayette passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2019 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Wendy was born in St. Louis, MO on January 22, 1962 a daughter of Clyde and Nadean Reed Thornton.  She married Hardin Sunderland in Bunker Hill, MO on November 3, 1979.  She was employed with Howard Electric Cooperative for many years and recently received an award for 20 years of...

   Billy L. Perkins, 81, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Boone Hospital Center.    A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Grace Bible Church, followed by a reception for the family to greet friends.    Billy was born on December 12, 1937 in Columbia to Clarence “Bill” and Maurin Winn Perkins and they preceded him in death.  On October 15, 1960, he married Doris Burnett in...

Jason Reno, 43, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. Per his wishes there will be no service. Jason was born October 21, 1975 to Carl and Connie Bunch Reno in Knoxville, Tennessee.  On September 29, 2001, he married Sheila Tucker in Townsend, Tennessee.  He loved to be out of doors, camping and fishing.  He was very loved by everyone, especially his family. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his parents, Carl and Connie; eight children, Matt Tipton, Eugene...

Linda S. Tindell, 76, of Fulton, passed away on August 23, 2019. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Praise Assembly of God. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at the church.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Linda was born March 26, 1943 to William and Lydia Defoor Meeks in Turlock, California and they preceded her in death.  On August 26, 1961, she married Fred Tindell in Reno, Nevada and he...

Elizabeth A. (Betty) Adams                 Rural Fayette resident, Betty Adams, passed away at the University of Missouri on Thursday, August 22, 2019.  She was 93 years old.                 Betty was born on January 22, 1926 in Pomona , California. She was the only child of Max and Helene (Zinnseman) Krauter well known poultrymen in Los...

Patricia Jane Hale 1951 – 2019 Patricia Jane Hale, 67, of Armstrong, passed away at her home August 20, 2019. Patricia was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on December 10, 1951 a daughter of the late Jack and Shirley Jane Daniels Walker.  He mother passed away when Patricia was twelve years old.  She married Billy Swaringam, Sr. in 1971.  He preceded her in death in 2016. Patricia was employed as a bank teller and was the owner of 19th Street Café in Granite...

1951 – 2019 Patricia Jane Hale, 67, of Armstrong, passed away at her home August 20, 2019. Patricia was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on December 10, 1951 a daughter of the late Jack and Shirley Jane Daniels Walker.  He mother passed away when Patricia was twelve years old.  She married Billy Swaringam, Sr. in 1971.  He preceded her in death in 2016. Patricia was employed as a bank teller and was the owner of 19th Street Café in Granite City, Illinois...

Rhonda Sly, 62, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 28 at Broadway Christian Church. Rhonda was born August 28, 1956 to James and Edith Declue Sly in St. Louis and they preceded her in death.  She is survived by her sons, Norman Schneider and Joshua Schneider; a sister, Cindy Zirrillio of Columbia; two grandchildren, Blake James and Payton Elizabeth and a niece, Lori and a nephew, Craig.

Edward Lynn Innes, Sr. 1942 – 2019 Edward Lynn Innes, Sr., well known Fayette resident, passed away at his home August 17, 2019 at his home surrounded and cared for by loved ones.  He was 77 years old. He was born May 21, 1942 in Fayette a son of the late Charles and Ruth Lay Innes.  Eddie married his wife Joan Nelson on February 25, 1966.  Mr. Innes was a lifelong cattle farmer and was employed by the City of Fayette as a lineman for over 45 years and had been...