All Obituaries

Karen Marie (Hartmann) Barkey 1942 – 2020 Karen Marie (Hartmann) Barkey, 78, of New Franklin passed away May 31, 2020 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Karen was born in St. Louis, MO on February 3, 1942 a daughter of  Sigfried and Greta Madolyn (Martin) Hartmann.  She married Arthur Barkey in St. Louis on February 9, 1963.  In the past, Karen had been employed with KWRT Radio and Kemper Military Academy both in Boonville.  She had also operated Kerrikraft...

John Drage, who pastored a church for college students on the University of Missouri campus for 30 years, died Friday at his home in Columbia, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 53. Drage was diagnosed with glioblastoma in February 2019. The aggressive cancer took a toll on his body, but he carried a message of hope and faith into his final days, sharing videos and stories of his cancer journey on his website, johndrage.com. Drage was pastor at The Rock Campus Church, which...

Jo Ann Meredith 1939 – 2020 Jo Ann Meredith, 81, of Prairie Home, MO, passed away May 28, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics.  Jo Ann was born in Sterling, CO on May 18, 1939 a daughter of Joseph and Carla Aamodt Mathis. Prior to retirement, she was owner/operator of the Wig Outlet in Lakewood, CO.  She was an artist and enjoyed painting in oil and watercolors.  She designed the Northeast Community College mascot “Pistol...

Lola Mae (Spellman) Sisler, a resident of Columbia, MO, died on May 21, 2020 surrounded by family following hospice care at her residence. She was 92.  A memorial service and inurnment will be scheduled in Salina, KS at a future date. Mrs. Sisler was born in Saline County, KS to Raymond and Mildred (Rothrock) Spellman, and grew up on a farm, of which she had many wonderful memories. After graduating from Kipp High School she completed studies at Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina,...

Wanda Sue Carr 1945 – 2020 Wanda Sue Carr, 74, of Fayette passed away at her home on May 20, 2020.  Wanda was born in Columbia on December 17, 1945 a daughter of Woodrow and Ethel Forbis Baumgartner.  She married Walter Wayne “Big Daddy” Carr on May 3, 1986 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbia.  He preceded her in death on December 28, 2016. Wanda was very proud of her 26 years of service at Central Methodist University where she had been employed as...

Paul David Cramer 1946 – 2020 Paul “David” Cramer, 73, of Boonville passed away May 18, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. Mr. Cramer was born October 21, 1946 in Sacramento, CA a son of Paul and Barbara Golden Cramer.  He married Ruth Noland Bender January 18, 1975 in Sun Rise Beach, MO.  She survives at their home after enjoying 45 years of marriage. David was a jack of all trades.  Some of his many jobs included working at the...

Today, May 13, 2020, Franklin Wayne Crawford has moved from the earthly tabernacle that has been his home for 72 plus years and taken up new residence in the Mansion prepared for him by his loving Savior and Lord.  He will be missed by those who knew and loved him best: loving wife, Gloria Aline; daughters Rebecca (Michael) and Andrea (Chris); grandchildren, Hunter, Jaden and Kai; sister, Patti; niece, Cherish, nephew, Lee and many others who have been faithful friends to him throughout...

Shawn Douglas Sanders 1975 – 2020 Shawn Douglas Sanders, 45, of Fayette passed away at his home on May 8, 2020.  Shawn was born in Fayette on April 20 1975.  He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a Bachelors Degree in Photo Journalism and previously attended Central Methodist College.  Shawn had been employed with J.C. Penney in Dallas, Texas as a fashion photographer for their advertising promotions.  During college he especially enjoyed...

Jackie Dale Cook, 69, of Hatton passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Jackie was born March 17, 1951, in Boone County to Arthur and Dorothy Smith Cook.  He loved working with crafts, woodworking and fishing. Jackie is survived by his daughters, Kandie Smith (Bobby) of Kingdom City, Rachel Cook (Chris Payne) of Hatton, Noelle Cook of Hatton; four grandchildren and his beloved dog, “Pickup”.

Dr. Robert Lewis Onello passed away on April 29, 2020.  While saddened by his passing, we celebrate our Dad’s amazing 94 years of accomplishments.  Robert was born in San Francisco, CA on May 31, 1925.  His childhood was spent in California and Hawaii. Dad was on the Island during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and those memories stayed with him forever. After a brief stint in the Army, Dad attended Creighton Dental School, where he met his dear, sweet Kathleen...