Obituaries
MU freshman Carolyn Dolan remembered for charming, inspiring personality
Carolyn Dolan was a shoe connoisseur, a whiz in the classroom, an infectious comedian and a motivated athlete.
Gladys Roth devoted 50 years to the real estate business
Gladys P. Roth of Columbia died Tuesday, April 24. She was 98 years old.
Gladys P. Roth, September 15, 1913 — April 24, 2012, of Columbia
Gladys P. Roth of Columbia died Tuesday, April 24. She was 98 years old.
Eloise Brickner loved babysitting her grandchildren
Eloise Brickner of Columbia died Wednesday, April 25 2012. She was 85.
Lifelong Boone County resident Shirley Jean Traxler enjoyed playing cards
Shirley Jean Traxler of Columbia died Monday, April 23, 2012. She was 76.
Crystal E. Crane loved sewing, old way of life
Crystal Crane of Columbia died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. She was 92.
Ryan Lee Lewis will be remembered for easy, open smile
Ryan Lewis of Ashland died Sunday, April 22, 2012, following an automobile accident. He was 34.
Shirley Jean Traxler, Nov. 27, 1935 — April 23, 2012, of Columbia
Shirley Jean Traxler of Columbia died Monday, April 23. She was 76 years old.
Ryan Lee Lewis, December 11, 1977 — April 22, 2012, of Ashland
Ryan Lee Lewis was known for his loyalty to his family as well as his ability to make people laugh.
Marcelyn "Kay" Lewis worked for state Revenue Department, enjoyed Luther Vandross and helping others
Ms. Lewis of Jefferson City was born in Columbia, and she graduated from Hickman High School in 1967. She was devoted to the service of others.
Mary McDonald devoted life to family, nursing and community
James Morris loved his family and outdoors
James L. "Jimmy" Morris of Centralia died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was 54.
Noah Barkovitz remembered for his sense of humor, dedication to family
Noah Barkovitz of Columbia died Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was 97.
Noah Barkovitz, Jan. 27, 1915 — April 17, 2012, of Columbia
Noah Barkovitz, 97, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Joye Patterson remembered as innovator in the field of science journalism at MU
"Joye radiated self-contained dignity without passivity," said Robert Logan, a longtime friend and colleague of Ms. Patterson, and former associate dean of the Missouri School of Journalism. "She truly had the ability to care."
Avalene Kruger enjoyed spending time with family, collecting Beanie Babies
Avalene (Hogan) Kruger died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Apple Ridge Care Center.
Selfless love, independence serves as a mother’s legacy
Margaret Mary Jarvis, born in Chicago in 1929, died April 8, 2012. She was 82.
Margaret Mary Walloch Jarvis Aug 31 1929 - April 8 2012 Columbia
Bryan Rankin remembered for generosity, compassion
Bryan Rankin, 17, died early Saturday morning. His family remembers his love of Hollister clothes and how caring he was toward his siblings.
