All Obituaries

     Michael Eugene Winchester, 53, of Columbia went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by family.       A Celebration of Mike’s life will be at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be from 3:00 p. m. until time for the service. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p. m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Pleasant Site Cemetery outside of Fremont, Missouri.    ...

Lona Lee Bradshaw, 75, of Columbia passed away on July 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Services celebrating her life will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time for the service Lona was born May 28, 1943, in Hatton to Clifton Early and Lucy Irene (Johnson) VanVacter and was raised in Columbia.  On June 17, 1961, she married Billy Joe Bradshaw whom she met at Hickman High...

Marjorie Fern Beaman 1934 – 2018   Marjorie Fern Beaman, 84, of Columbia, Missouri passed away July 7, 2018 at her home. Marjorie was born in Boone County on March 18, 1934 a daughter of Ezra Price Nichols Sr. and Katy Alice Caruthers Nichols.  She married Sam Beaman on May 19, 1954.  He preceded her in death August 9, 1997. Marjorie was a graduate of Hickman High School and was a homemaker most of her married life.  She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Loretta Argue, 56, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Missouri University Hospital. Services will be held Friday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Bach Yager Funeral Chapel at 1610 N Garth Avenue, Columbia. All are welcome. Loretta was born in Hollywood, Calif. As a Registered Nurse, she devoted her life to the care of others. She is survived by her father, David Argue (Judy Kayson); twin, Joanne Frers (Glen Frers); sisters, Kathy Corley and Amy Elliott (Mark Elliott); and...

Marilyn Baker, 79, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Marilyn was born on November 6, 1938, in Boone County to Henry and Ella Watson Carlos and they preceded her in death. Marilyn retired from Custom Printing in Owensville after having worked in the printing industry for 50 years. Marilyn is survived by her husband, A. D. Baker; daughters, Cheryl Hardin and Mechelle Hewitt; siblings,...

David Elmer Dillingham 1939 – 2018 David Elmer Dillingham, 78, of Fayette, passed away July 2, 2018 at the Fayette Caring Center.  He was born August 30, 1939.  David married Sherri Camarada in January 1964 and she preceded him in death March 28, 2005.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a Pipefitter with Union 562 in St. Louis. Survivors include two daughters, Jodi Delius of Fayette and Dana Freebersyer and three sons, Joe,Dale and Eddie Dillingham and several...

Gerald V. Sell 1922 – 2018   Gerald Vivian Sell, 96, of Boonville, Missouri passed away July 1, 2018 at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Gerald was born in Ava, Missouri on April 7, 1922 a son of Kenneth A. and Maggie Dell Boon Sell.  He married Mescal Algenia Frazier on September 8, 1950 in St. Charles, Missouri.  They would be observing their 68th wedding anniversary this fall. Mr. Sell was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving his nation...

Dennis E.  Nowlin, 65, of Columbia passed away on June 23, 2018. Services celebrating his life will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, with military honors.   Dennis was born March 11, 1953, in Boone County to Owen A. and Ina M. Nichols Nowlin.  He served in the U. S. Army as a Medic during the Vietnam War.  Dennis was a member of Discovery Church. He is survived by his daughters, April Yoder (Solomon) of Harrisburg and Stacey...

Michael G. Gibson, 62, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center. Private services were held. Michael was born January 3, 1956, in Marshall to Gene and Mariam Kliewer Gibson.  On November 21, 1981, he married Leigh Hampton in Columbia and she survives.  Michael was employed with the Boone County Family Resources as the Director of IT. Michael is also survived by his children, Lucas and Heather, both of Columbia; a brother, Mark Gibson of...

Sam Gehringer 1962 - 2018 Kenneth Carl “Sam” Gehringer, Jr., 56, of Rocheport, MO, passed away June 16, 2018 at his home. Sam, as he was nicknamed by his grandfather, was born April 2, 1962 in Muskegon, MI to Kenneth Gehringer, Sr. and Jackie Drummond Gehringer.  He married LeAndra Gwen Bishop in August of 2004 and she survives at their home.  Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, computer gaming and riding his Harley motorcycle. In addition to his wife, Gwen, he is survived by two...