Obituaries

Paul Wayne Tramel, 84, of Jefferson City, Missouri, formerly of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April, 9, 2021.  Paul was born on August 2, 1936, to Paul Cletus and Mary Flora Evans Tramel in Clarkton, Missouri.  He attended schools in Clarkton, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, and Monroe City, Missouri. 

Beatrice Norton passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 3rd at Ashland Healthcare Nursing Home with her loving daughter and grandson at her side. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will

Gene Bennett, 82, of Columbia passed away March 15, 2021. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday, March 19, 2021 followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 pm, both at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO. Burial will follow at Goshen Cemetery. Gene was born in Boone County, MO on September

Andy Lee Rhorer, 73, of Boonville passed away February 28, 2021 in New Franklin. Andy was born in Fayette, MO on June 29, 1947 a son of Walter and Nellie Sampo Rhorer.  He married Glenda Ray on May 2, 1969.  She survives at their home in Boonville. Andy served his nation in the US Army

Charlie Nichols of Ashland passed away at his home February 25, 2021, he was 76 years old.  He was born November 30, 1944 in Cedar City , the son of Floyd Earl and Emma Juanita  Nichols. He married Josefina Cruz Placido on May 31, 1965 in Pateros Rizal Philippines. and she preceded him in death. He

Edward Waldo Ballard, 99, of Hartsburg, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1921, in Hartsburg, the son of the late George and Nettie Ballard. He was a 1940 graduate of Jefferson City High School. Edward was united in marriage to Norma LaVern Stevens who preceded

Alvera Wren Doerge, 73, of Hallsville, passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021, in Moberly, surrounded by her family. Memorial Service was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Wood officiating. Alvera was born on February 19, 1947, in Columbia, MO, the

Deryl  (Smiley) Reeder of Ashland, passed away at his home, he was 64 years old. Deryl was born the son of Joe and Lavonia Nichols Reeder. He married Jennifer Johnson on July 2, 1977 in Hartsburg and she preceded him in death on February 29, 2016. Deryl was a graduate of Southern Boone County High

Chad M. Scott of Ashland, passed away February 4, 2021 at his home, he was 32 years old. Chad was born October 26, 1988 in Columbia, the son of James Wesley Scott and Teresa Murphy.  He was a graduate of Southern Boone County High School. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a

Candace (Candy) Alexandria Gutierrez Payne, began her life’s journey on July 17, 1947 in Spearville, Kansas.  On February 4, at the age of 73, her long battle with health issues ended, Candy is no longer in pain, has gained her angel wings, and is at rest in the hands of our Lord. Candy was strong,