All Obituaries

Betty Jean Carmichael, 74, of Armstrong, MO, passed away at her home on April 7, 2021.  Betty was born July 9, 1946 in Boonville, MO a daughter of William and Evelyn Dillon Tezon.  She married Darrell Carmichael on December 6, 1965.  He preceded her in death on December 6, 2019.  Betty was a homemaker and mother.  She enjoyed gardening and loved her dogs, cats and birds. Survivors include two daughters, Christina McClain (Clinton) and Sheila Gerlt (Donald); a...

Daniel Lee Lucas, 43, formerly of Fayette, passed away December 6, 2020 at his home in St. Louis, MO. Daniel was born in Fayette, MO on March 22, 1977, the son of Jerry Lucas and Judy Lucas Miller.  Dan graduated from Fayette High School where he had been active in band, and the speech and drama club.  While in high school, he had also been a cast member of several F.A.C.T. productions.  He attended Webster University in Webster Groves, MO.  Dan had worked in the...

Kathryn Elaine Lowrey Pate passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  She was born on February 19, 1940 to Clinton Hill Lowrey and Kathryn Louise Greer Lowrey, who preceded her in death.  She was an only child and grew up on a farm in Houstonia, MO where she attended the Houstonia United Methodist Church and was an accomplished pianist there.  She graduated from Houstonia High School in 1958 where she was valedictorian of her class of 7 students.  She was an athlete,...

Joseph Edward Sanford, 77, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. Joe was born June 1, 1943, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Edgar and Laverne Carter Sanford and they preceded him in death.   He graduated from Boonville High School and then got a degree in Biology from Missouri Valley College.  Joe served in the U. S. Army (1966-1969) in Vietnam receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Sharp...

  Flora Virginia (Rhea) Walker, 77, of Slater, passed away December 23, 2020 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Flora was born near New Franklin April 15, 1943 a daughter of John and Grace Rhea.  She married Dennis Walker April 10, 1976.  He preceded her in death July 8, 2008, Flora was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville.  She had been employed with Boonslick Industries/Unlimited Opportunities and at various area restaurants prior to retirement. ...

Sharon Kay Lemm, 56, of Slater, was found deceased at her home on February 3, 2021. Sharon was born in Marshall, MO on November 24, 1964 a daughter of Charles Lemm, Sr. and Flora Rhea Lemm.  Sharon had previously been employed at the Bobber Café in Boonville. She is survived by a brother, Charles Gene Lemm, Jr. of Moberly; an aunt, Bessie Stanley of Slater and several cousins and their families.  Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; an aunt, Anna Fudge and an...

Richard Alvin Marcum, 72, of Franklin, MO, passed away March 30, 2021 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.  He was born in Boonville, MO on August 17, 1948 a son of Samuel Alvin and Arla Reed Marcum. Richard was a member of the New Franklin High School Class of 1967. He married Mary Ray in Boonville on October 11, 1968.  Richard served his nation in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa, The Philippines, Texas, Hawaii and Arizona.  At the time...

Christopher A. Hull, 59, of Columbia, MO, passed on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Chris was born December 16, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Gordon Wayne and Ruth Ann (Ripley) Hull.  He was employed as a security officer for Boone Hospital Center. Chris is survived by his mother, Ruth Ann Bice; two children, Daniel Martin Hull and Maura Anne Hull; two sisters, Deborah Jo Hill and Brenda Sue Hull and ex wife, Cheryl Lynn Shigaki. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Titus Brice, Sr., 42, of Columbia, MO, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Titus was born November 16, 1978 in Boone County, the son of Elmo and Zelda Furlong Brice.  Titus is survived by his mother, Zelda White; three sons, Titus Brice, Jr., Zachary Brice and Taylan Brice; and four siblings, Zea Furlong, Belinda Murray, Scott Layton and Jeff Layton.    He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Brice.

Virginia Higdon, 88, of Columbia, passed away at home on March 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Missouri United Methodist Church at a later date. Virginia Lou Reynolds was born November 2, 1932, in Howard County, Missouri the daughter of William Wesley Reynolds and Virginia Slee Reynolds, both deceased.  She attended Oak Grove and Bawker Grade Schools, Armstrong High School, Trenton Junior College and the University of Missouri. Virginia was married to William F. Higdon...