All Obituaries

Pamela Sue Carlson 1952 – 2023   Pamela Sue Carlson, age 70, of Fayette passed away January 6, 2023 at Lakeview Nursing Center in Boonville.   Pam was born in Decatur, IL on August 21, 1952 a daughter of Walter and Elsie Stiltz.  She married David Carlson in 1974 and he survives.  She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, canoeing and animals.  Pam also liked to go shopping for clothes and shopping for and collecting antiques.   Most of all...

Sandra Gail (Turner) Misher 1955 – 2023 Sandra Gail (Turner) Misher, 67, of Kansas City, MO passed away at her home on March 19, 2023. A graveside service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 28 at the Fayette City Cemetery. A complete obituary will be available later. Condolences may be shared at www.carryager.com. Carr-Yager Funeral Home of Fayette is honored to serve the Misher Family.

Ilene Ellen Schouten, Columbia, formerly of Marshall passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia on March 19, 2023. Ilene was born February 26, 1933, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of the late Leslie Homer and Gwendolyn Roberta (Hamilton) Robertson.  She graduated from Green Ridge, MO in 1951 and soon married Charles Leland (Pete) Schouten on December 26, 1951, in  Sedalia, MO.  Together they raised seven children. Ilene spent her life as a homemaker, mother and retired...

Robert “Rob” Wayne Taylor, 60, of Columbia, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Rob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 28, 1962, to Jimmie Wayne and Barbara Jean (Cooper) Taylor. He was a 1980 graduate of David H. Hickman High School, and he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1984. He was employed with the University of Missouri for 33 years starting as a Student Assistant Professional, then on to...

Rochele Marie Simpson, 42, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at University Hospital. Rochele was born on August 17, 1980, in Marshall, the daughter of Russell Simpson and Clarissa Banks. Rochele was such a loving and caring person. She loved her children dearly and would do just about anything for them. She was also a chatterbox and loved holding conversations with new people and people from different walks of life. She wasn’t a big dog person (she...

On March 15, 2023, Virginia Francis Scholl, of Tipton MO, passed away at the age of 74 years young. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Virginia was the daughter of the late Martin and Alma (Hentges) Battles. She is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Stemberger.  Virginia was married to her true love, Gary Scholl who survives the home.  Virginia loved to spend time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and...

Jerry T. Wilson 1942 -2023 Jerry T. Wilson, 80, of Boonville passed away March 13, 2023 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Jerry was born July 27, 1942 in Pekin, Illinois a son of the late Finas and Pauline Powell Wilson.  He married Kathleen Hayes in 1983 and she survives at their home.  Other survivors include his children and a brother. Memorial contributions may be directed to Carr-Yager Funeral Home to assist his family. Condolences may be...

Marguery Ann Keith 1924 – 2023 Marguery Ann Keith, 98, of Boonville and formerly of Creve Coeur, passed away on February 20, 2023 at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville. Marguery was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1924 a daughter of Harry and Irma Stinson Stout.  She married Robert Keith and he preceded her in death.  She was employed by the Parkway Schools as a secretary for many years.  Marguery was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she...

Marjo Price, nee Margaret Johanna Langrell, died peacefully at home at the age of ninety-five, surrounded by family and loved ones, on March 10, 2023. Burial services will be private at the family plot in Columbia Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held later. She was born July 24, 1927 in Marshfield, Oregon, the only daughter of Inez Margaret Johnson and Albert Isaac Langrell. She attended public school, graduating with honors from Marshfield High School in 1945. She became...

Melvin Henry Cotten, Sr. 1945 – 2023 Melvin Henry Cotten, Sr., age 77, of Glasgow passed away on March 9, 2023 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. Melvin was born in Holly Springs, North Carolina on June 6, 1945 a son of John Henry Cotten and Callie Mae Baker Cotten.  Melvin served his nation in the US Marine Corps.  He married Estelle Fay Burgess and she preceded him in death on December 8, 2011.  Melvin was a self-employed carpenter specializing in...