Obituaries

HOWARD HANEY SMOOT
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our cherished father and friend, Howard Haney Smoot, who left us peacefully on Thursday, May 29,…

RAYMOND GRANVILLE (RG) LAWSON
Raymond Granville (RG) Lawson of Hallsville, 96, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mexico Missouri. He was born July 28, 1928, in Columbia MO.…

BETTY IRENE POWER
Betty Irene Power, 94, of Thompson, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at…

SHIRLEY JEAN REYNOLDS
Shirley Jean Reynolds, 83 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Holden Manor Care Center. Shirley was born July 1, 1941 in Sedalia, Missouri the daughter of Harold…
DAVID FOUNTAIN
David Fountain passed peacefully from this earth on May 10, 2025, at his home in Thompson, MO, where he lived his entire life. He was born January 20, 1959, to…

WILLIAM HAROLD ”BILL” MILLER
William Harold “Bill” Miller, age 87, formerly of Centralia, died May 5, 2025 in Williamsburg, Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Holy Spirit…

SAMUEL A. WINTERBOWER
Samuel A. Winterbower, 82 Clark, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1942, the son of the late Clarence and Mary…
DAVID KENT NELSON
David Kent Nelson, of Lebanon, MO passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 66. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. David, son of…

SANDRA JEAN TRASK
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Jean Trask of Centralia, MO on May 10, 2025. Sandra was 80 years old. A combined Celebration of…

RICHARD ”RICK” O. DORITY
Richard “Rick” O. Dority, age 77, of Centralia, formerly of Hallsville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1947, in Warsaw, Missouri, the son of…