Obituaries
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Starks loved quilting, golfing, her family
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Starks of Columbia died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was 67.
Former MU professor John Elias was loving father who gave back to community
The former MU marketing professor died Monday, May 21, 2012. He was 75.
Dr. John E. Elias, Dec. 11, 1936 – May 21, 2012
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Starks, Jan. 10, 1945 – May 29, 2012
Jack Kennedy was an active volunteer in Columbia
Mr. Kennedy's passion for the history of early aviation led him to become a member of the Boone County Historical Society and he was also a member of several other volunteer organizations in Columbia.
John Phillips Kennedy, Oct. 11, 1927 — May 26, 2012, of Columbia
Jack Kennedy, 84, died May 26, 2012.
Ruth Williamson was a loving wife and mother, talented seamstress
Ruth Williamson enjoyed sewing and attended service at Grace Bible Church. She died Saturday at the age of 86.
Ruth Williamson, July 19, 1925 — May 26, 2012, of Macon
Ruth A. Williamson, 86, of Macon died Saturday, May 26, 2012.
Jane Smarr loved traveling the country, caring for her home
Jane Elizabeth Smarr of Columbia died Monday. She was 89.
Jane Elizabeth Smarr, May 15, 1923 – Monday, May 21, 2012, of Columbia
Gary Elder was a helpful teacher, adventurous explorer
Gary Elder died Monday, May 7. He was 60 years old.
Gary Wayne Elder, Nov. 30, 1951 — May 7, 2012, of Ridgecrest, Calif.
Gary Wayne Elder, 60, of Ridgecrest, Calif. died on May 7, 2012.
Robert Smith served family, community and country
Jim Hellmann remembered for his musical talents and love of nature
Over the years, Mr. Hellmann earned a reputation as a talented musician in Columbia. He was admired for his skill on an impressive range of instruments.
Robert E. Smith, June 10, 1926 — Friday, May 18, 2012, of Columbia
James J. Froese, Aug. 30, 1936 — May 17, 2012, of Columbia
James J. Froese, former MU art professor, known for '90 Days of Spring'
James J. Froese, a former MU faculty member, enjoyed sketching, painting and fishing. He died Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was 75.
Son says mother was quiet yet outgoing
Ethel L. Todd was focused on community outreach, aiding her husband in relating to his congregation.
Son said mother was both quiet and outgoing
Ethel Todd assisted her husband in shepherding his congregation by reaching out to the community with quiet charisma.
Ethel L. Todd, Sept. 9, 1932 - May 15, 2012
Ethel L. Todd, 79, of Marceline died May 15, 2012.
