All Obituaries

Mary Frances (Wyatt) Waller 1937 – 2020 Mary Frances Waller, 82, of rural New Franklin, passed away April 7, 2020 at her home cared for by her family. Mary was born in rural Fayette on August 30, 1937 a daughter of Con Wyatt, Sr. and Brooksie Elder Wyatt.  She married Wilbur Waller at the Fayette First Christian Church on November 25, 1954.  Wilbur preceded Mary in death on August 3, 2013.  Mary was employed with Boone Hospital Center and the University of Missouri...

Larry Kevin Koenig 1962 – 2020 Fayette resident Larry Koenig, 57, passed away April 2, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, MO. Larry Kevin Koenig was born September 2, 1962 in Lexington, Missouri the son of Richard and Marjorie Koenig of Harrisburg. Larry graduated from Harrisburg High School.  He also graduated from Moberly Area Community College with an Applied Science Degree in Diesel Mechanics.  Larry worked for a brief time as a...

David was known as “Dave” to the many people he encountered in his successful working career. He was called “Dad” by his two sons … (“the only kids I know of” when he updated us every Father’s Day to let us know he didn’t get any other cards). He was called “Asshole” by his big brother (a moniker shared between the two) and occasionally by others who knew and loved him best. His mutual friends of Bill W. called him...

Viola LaVerne Purdy, 85, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020.    Due to the current public health guidelines a private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 2nd  at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia and a Celebration of Life Service will be held once health restrictions are removed.  Viola was born December 10, 1934 to Charles and Myrtie Smith Redman.  She married Donald Purdy June 21, 1952 in Harrison, Arkansas.  She enjoyed...

David Owen Jackson, 52, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home. David was born on October 28, 1967, in North Kansas City, the son of Ellis Owen and Patricia Jane (Aslin) Jackson. On October 25, 2014 he married Dana Craig in Columbia in a beautiful fall outdoor family ceremony.  He was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church playing many crucial roles within the congregation.  David was a real outdoorsman. Growing up he excelled in Little League baseball...

David Holmes, 63, of Columbia peacefully passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, after his long battle with cancer, surrounded by family at home.  Celebration of Life Services are being planned after the COVID-19 health crisis passes. David was born on July 5, 1956 in Columbia, the son of Frederick and Hazel Price Holmes. On September 9, 2016, he married Mary McDaniel in Columbia. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1974 and worked 37 years at the University of Missouri –...

MaryAnn Wundrack, age 88, passed away on March 25, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family in Ashland, Missouri. She was born in Rolla, Missouri on November 22, 1931 to Dr. Aaron J. and Annabelle John Miles. One of her favorite memories from her childhood was her dad teaching her how to fly and earning her pilot’s license. In June 1951, MaryAnn married the love of her life William (Bill) Albert Wundrack. Together they raised four children William J. (Cindy) Wundrack, Ann M. Green,...

Margaret Ann Burnett, 97, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, March 22, 2020.    Due to the current public health guidelines a private family graveside service will be held at New Salem Cemetery, Ashland and a Celebration of Life Service will be held once restrictions are removed.  Margaret was born June 10, 1922 to Bradford and Celia Thomas.  She married Ray Burnett October 12, 1940, who preceded her in death. She was a long-time member and Sunday...

Mildred Louise Grapes 1921 - 2020   Mildred Louise (Tucker) Grapes, 98, formerly of Higbee, MO died March 21, 2020 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, MO. Mildred was born August 22, 1921 in Higbee to Arnold and Clara (Ancell) Tucker.  She married Herman T. Grapes.  He preceded her in death.  To this union were born two sons, Ronald and Eddie Joe. In her younger years, she worked at Montgomery Ward’s in Kansas City and had a love for the bargain basement and a...

Kenneth Harbour, 61, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Celebration of Life Services are being planned. Kenny was born on September 29, 1958 in Melrose, Massachusetts, the son of William and Joan Watts Harbour. Kenny worked most of his career at the University of Missouri – Columbia ending his career with the Printing Services.  He enjoyed spending time out of doors, fishing and with his pets. Kenny is survived by his brothers, Jeff Harbour of St. Louis, Larry...