All Obituaries

Winifred Carol (Edwards Carpenter) Giesler Carol Giesler, 95, passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 2, 2026 with the loving presence of her close family members. Carol was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and known for her vivacious personality and unconditional love of her family.  Her active faith in Jesus was an integral part of her life and legacy. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with the Funeral Service immediately following at 10:30 ...

Teresa Voorheis, 62, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the University Hospital and Clinics. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Carr-Yager Funeral Home, Fayette, Missouri followed by a graveside service at the Fayette City Cemetery. Teresa was born in Columbia, Missouri on October 11, 1963, to James “Buddy” and Mary Katherine (Linhart) German. On June 22, 1985, she married Donnie Voorheis in Columbia, ...

Bob Crouch May 22, 1942 – April 6, 2026 Columbia, Missouri Bob Crouch of Columbia, Missouri, is remembered for his faith in God, the incredible love he held for his family and his distinctive sense of humor. He died on April 6, 2026, at age 83 in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Robert “Bob” James Crouch Jr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 22, 1942, to Agnes (Finney) and Robert Crouch Sr. He was also raised by his loving stepfather, Curt Everitt. After ...

Burns “Ed” Edward Smith, 91, of Columbia, Missouri went home to be with his Lord on March 9, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with the Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00 a.m., at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.  Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery will follow the service. Ed was born October 14, 1934, in rural Reynolds County, Missouri to the late Areville and Muriel (Young) Smith. On December 26, 1955, he married Judith Whitaker in ...

Kenneth Wayne McGee, 68, of Columbia went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2026. A Private Family Service will be held this week. He was born to the late Olan and Betty (Henry) McGee on October 30,1957 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia.  He graduated from Rock Bridge High School in 1976.    He is survived by his son, Cody McGee; two granddaughters, Allie and Lily; his brothers, Duane McGee (Debbie) and Mark McGee (Lisa). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in ...

Lynn Terrell, 90, of New Franklin passed away at his home on March 29, 2026. Lynn was born in Boonville on April 13, 1935, a son of Joel Jackson Terrell, Sr. and Dollie Burns Terrell.  He was employed in commercial construction for many years with Hathman Construction and McGraw-Edison.  Lynn was a member of Laborers Union Local 955 in Columbia.  He enjoyed watching television, especially NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Lynn’s other favorite activities included ...

Ethel Fern (Schneider) Dougherty Blaise, 88, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, after a series of unexpected health challenges. Upon hospital admission, she battled a serious staph infection and several complications. She suffered a mild stroke, followed by a more significant stroke a week later. Ethel was born on May 14, 1937, in Hermann, Missouri, to Edwin and May Schneider. Upon graduating from Hermann High School class of 1955, she attended Central Methodist College. ...

Donald Lee Bittle, 62, passed away January 27, 2026, a casualty of the fire at the Perkins Home in Fayette. Donnie was born on March 25, 1963, a son of Tommy Elliott Bittle and Elizabeth “Ann” Young Bittle.  He was a graduate of Boonville High School.  Donnie loved his friends and family.  He had formerly been employed with Kemper Military Academy in Boonville and delivered the Kansas City Star.  He volunteered with fire departments in the Boonville and New ...

Alice Jane Lanier, 89, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on March 19, 2026, after a brief illness. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Broadway Christian Church. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00pm, and interment of ashes will follow at the Broadway Christian Church Memorial Garden. Alice Jane was born February 8, 1937, in Carbondale, Illinois to Clarence and Evelyn (Piper) Stevenson.  As a Freshman at the University of Illinois in ...