All Obituaries

Steve McGee, 70, of Versailles, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, following a terminal illness. In keeping with Steve’s wishes, no public ceremony will be held. Steve was born on July 19, 1949 in Columbia to the late Olan and Betty McGee.   Steve is survived three children, four brothers and grandchildren.

Leonard “Wayne” Shaon, 63, of Columbia passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27th at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.    Wayne was born on August 25, 1956, in Columbia, the son of Charles Leonard and Emma E. Walters Shaon.  He married Asha Lee and they’ve been together for 25 years.  Wayne was always there to help anyone that needed it.  He helped with the Honor...

Isaac Wilhelm “Ian” Hermann, 83, of Columbia passed away on February 22, 2020. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2020  at The Crossing.  Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time for the services.  Burial will follow the service at Columbia Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Ian was born on October 10, 1936, in Palestine to the late Heinrich Wilhelm and Erika Rachel (ben Levi) Hermann.  During WWII Ian and his family escaped to German...

Lloyd Edward Hart, 63, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his home. Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27th at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.    Lloyd was born on April 28, 1956, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Beverly Evans Hart.  Lloyd is survived by his wife, Jane; four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Research Center, c/o Bach-Yager...

Victoria “Vicki” Marciniak 1967 – 2020 Victoria Elizabeth “Vicki” Marciniak, 52, of Franklin, MO, passed away February 21, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Vicki was born in Johnston, RI on April 19, 1967 a daughter of Joseph Paul and Alvinia Frances Carter Goyette.  She married Joseph Marciniak on March 18, 2005 in Plainfield, CT.  Vicki was a home caregiver for her daughter and had formerly been employed in home health care...

LaVerla Maureen Comegys 1927 - 2020 LaVerla Comegys, of Harrisburg, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. LaVerla was born January18, 1927 in Palmyra, Iowa the daughter of Everet and Delsie Gardner.  LaVerla was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.  She spent time raising, riding, and showing quarter horses with her husband Jerry, family, and grandchildren.  She was a very kind and pleasant person who was...

   Betty Lee Blase, 90, of Columbia passed away on January 28, 2020.    A celebration of Betty’s life will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.    Betty was born on October 28, 1929, to the late Vernon and Delpha Lotton Weiser in Jonesburg, Missouri.  On September 5, 1954 she married Mel Blase.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

Mary Ann Cunningham 1935 – 2020 Mary Ann Cunningham, 84, of Fayette, passed away February 21, 2020 at The Lodge in Fayette. She was born on October 24, 1935 a daughter of James and Ollie Cunningham.  Prior to retirement, Mary Ann was employed as a nurse at Boone Hospital Center.  She was loved by the staff and her friends at The Lodge in Fayette where she made her home the last several years. Survivors include a brother, Lloyd Cunningham and a niece and nephew. A...

Jerry Lloyd Cupit 1947 – 2020 Jerry Lloyd Cupit, 72, of Columbia, passed away February 17, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Jerry was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 11, 1947 a son of Horace and Bonnie Cupit.  Prior to retirement he was employed as a physician assistant.  Jerry served his nation in the U.S. Air Force.  He enjoyed reading, the outdoors and gardening.  He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include his daughter,...

Betty Jo Elder 1928 – 2020 Betty Jo Elder, 91, of New Franklin, passed away February 14, 2020 at Ashley Manor Care Center in Boonville.  Betty was born in rural Howard County on October 13, 1928 a daughter of Frank and Arlie Quinley Hendrix. Prior to retirement, Betty was employed at Nabisco Bakery in Kansas City, KS and for many years at Holsum Bakery in Boonville.  She was a member of the Bakery and Confectionary Worker’s Union.  Betty was a member of...