All Obituaries

Hannah Raelynn Whittom, left to trod with the angels and sit at the feet of Jesus, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 3.  Hannah was born on September 26, 2019, in Columbia, the daughter of Matthew Whittom and Alicia Hayden Whittom.  Hannah was a precious child of God who brought joy and a smile to everyone she encountered. She knew no stranger and would tell everyone hello that came passing by her. She loved the color pink, flowers, butterflies, and bubbles. Hannah...

Patricia Ann Bassett 1944 – 2023 Patricia Ann Bassett, 79, of Fayette, passed away September 14, 2023, at Monroe Manor in Paris, Missouri. Patrica was born in Abeline, Texas on March 15, 1944, a daughter of Noel and Helen Horn Searls.  She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper and cashier.  Patrica enjoyed reading, watching police series on tv, sewing, camping in her younger days and fishing even though she couldn’t bait a hook. Those left to remember her include her...

Eva Sue Calvin passed September 14, 2023.  She was born at Noyes Hospital, Columbia, July 19, 1937, to Waldo and Nannie Mae (Fenton) Palmer.  She graduated from Hickman High School in 1955, and was proud to be a Kewpie!  She was married for a time to David Calvin, and they had three daughters. Most of her working career was in banking.  She was retired from the customer service area of First National Bank in Columbia and loved to reminisce about her coworkers and...

Dale Ivan Britt, 73, of Moberly, passed away, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at University Hospital & Clinics. Dale was born in Triplett, Missouri on October 3, 1949, to the late Tommie and Orita (Powell) Britt. On August 27, 1971, he married Sheridan Kay Proctor in Sturgeon, Missouri. Dale is survived by his wife, Sheridan; sons, Christopher (Tammy) Britt and Kenneth Burkholder; brothers, Doyle and Jerry (Linda); sisters, Velma (Kenneth) Hess, Shirley (Jerry Dale) Jenkins and RaeNene...

Elva Louise Finn-Ferguson, 61, passed away on September 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Elva was born October 14, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late William “Bill” and Mary Finn.  She served people at the Midway Diner for many years and enjoyed meeting people.  Elva was a “people person” that loved everyone she met.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Elva is survived by her husband, Fred;...

Laura Jean Miller, 52, of Columbia, unexpectedly went home to her Lord on September 6, 2023. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Parkade Baptist Church.  Family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until time for the service.  Laura was born in Parma, Ohio to Alan and Barbara Moore.  She recently celebrated the twenty-sixth anniversary of her marriage to Dennis Miller and she was the mother of two sons, Chuck and...

Roger Glen Rosenfelder, 72, a lifelong resident of Centralia, passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2023. He was born May 27, 1951, to Glen L. Rosenfelder and Elizabeth J. (Ballew) Rosenfelder. On August 29, 1980, Roger was married to Becky S. Snell, who survives. Roger is survived by four children, Adam J. “Joey” (Kimberly) Rosenfelder of Centralia; Blake T. (Tana) Rosenfelder of Springfield; Grant M. (Jaime) Rosenfelder of Centralia; and Shelly A. Rosenfelder of...

Cody Allen Biggs 1990 – 2023 Cody Allen Biggs, a resident of rural Fayette, passed away September 4, 2023.  He was 32 years old. Cody was born in Lake St. Louis, Missouri on December 14, 1990, a son of Curtis Biggs and Julie Viers Biggs.  He was a self-employed landscaper and construction worker.  Cody enjoyed woodworking projects, fishing and took special care with his landscaping projects. Survivors include his mother, Julie Viers Biggs; his father, Curtis Biggs; a...

Betty Sue McClanahan 1939 – 2023 Betty Sue McClanahan, formerly of Columbia and the St. Louis area, passed away August 31, 2023, at Warrenton Manor in Warrenton, MO. She was 84 years old. Betty was born in Fisher, Arkansas on May 16, 1939, a daughter of Charles William and Chestine Gleen Drum.  Betty grew up as a migrant worker picking cotton in Arkansas and travelling to Michigan every summer to help harvest blue berries, cherries and peaches. She was a longtime waitress...

Linda Gayle Landreth, 50, a resident of Columbia, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Linda was born on December 9, 1972, in Columbia, the daughter of Bryan Thomas “Tom” Landreth and Betty (Burnett) Landreth.  Linda loved her family and cherished the time that she was able to spend with her children and grandchildren, always supporting them in everything they did. She was someone who was always there to listen to you or talk your ear off if you would let...