All Obituaries

Teresa Tometich, 69, of Fulton, formerly of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. There are no funeral plans. Teresa was born October 22, 1948, in Carrollton, Illinois to Donald and Kaete Schmidt Sears.  She received her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Missouri-St. Louis.  Teresa retired in 1988, after 22 years with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as Supervisor.  Prior to her time with the DESE she taught in the...

William Eugene Johnson, 77, of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at The Neighborhoods care facility in Columbia. There are no immediate visitation or funeral plans. A celebration of life event will be held in the future for family & friends.  Mr. Johnson will be interred with military honors at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville at a later date. Butch, as he was known by many, was born April 8, 1941, in Columbia to Wilson & Maxine (Merideth) Johnson....

James T. Daughenbaugh, Sr., 69, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center surrounded by family. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Friendship Place in Centralia.           Jim was born on March 19, 1949, in Macon County to Earl S. and Erma R. Butler Daughenbaugh and they preceded him in death.  On September 19, 1999 he married Shirley...

Raymond Renfro, 68, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018. Celebration of life services are being planned for the future. Raymond was born January21, 1950, in Carthage, Missouri to Leon and Ida Compton Renfro and they preceded him in death. He joined the Army as a young man and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Renfro of Columbia, Elizabeth Ann Renfro of Miami, Oklahoma and Whynemia Renfro; two brothers, Gary (Donna) Renfro of VanBuren,...

     Michael Eugene Winchester, 53, of Columbia went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by family.       A Celebration of Mike’s life will be at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be from 3:00 p. m. until time for the service. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p. m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Pleasant Site Cemetery outside of Fremont, Missouri.    ...

Lona Lee Bradshaw, 75, of Columbia passed away on July 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Services celebrating her life will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time for the service Lona was born May 28, 1943, in Hatton to Clifton Early and Lucy Irene (Johnson) VanVacter and was raised in Columbia.  On June 17, 1961, she married Billy Joe Bradshaw whom she met at Hickman High...

Marjorie Fern Beaman 1934 – 2018   Marjorie Fern Beaman, 84, of Columbia, Missouri passed away July 7, 2018 at her home. Marjorie was born in Boone County on March 18, 1934 a daughter of Ezra Price Nichols Sr. and Katy Alice Caruthers Nichols.  She married Sam Beaman on May 19, 1954.  He preceded her in death August 9, 1997. Marjorie was a graduate of Hickman High School and was a homemaker most of her married life.  She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Loretta Argue, 56, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Missouri University Hospital. Services will be held Friday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Bach Yager Funeral Chapel at 1610 N Garth Avenue, Columbia. All are welcome. Loretta was born in Hollywood, Calif. As a Registered Nurse, she devoted her life to the care of others. She is survived by her father, David Argue (Judy Kayson); twin, Joanne Frers (Glen Frers); sisters, Kathy Corley and Amy Elliott (Mark Elliott); and...

Marilyn Baker, 79, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at home surrounded by family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p. m. Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Marilyn was born on November 6, 1938, in Boone County to Henry and Ella Watson Carlos and they preceded her in death. Marilyn retired from Custom Printing in Owensville after having worked in the printing industry for 50 years. Marilyn is survived by her husband, A....

David Elmer Dillingham 1939 – 2018 David Elmer Dillingham, 78, of Fayette, passed away July 2, 2018 at the Fayette Caring Center.  He was born August 30, 1939.  David married Sherri Camarada in January 1964 and she preceded him in death March 28, 2005.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a Pipefitter with Union 562 in St. Louis. Survivors include two daughters, Jodi Delius of Fayette and Dana Freebersyer and three sons, Joe,Dale and Eddie Dillingham and several...