All Obituaries

Though his time with us was far too short, Charles (Chuck) Grant Lusby, lived his life completely on his own terms.  He was always the first person to offer a helping hand or share a joke to lighten the mood. The world feels a little dimmer without his infectious smile and bright spirit. Born on November 25, 1972, in Bangor, Maine to Ollie Leon (Jr.) and Priscilla Butler Lusby, Chuck brought boundless energy, laughter, and plenty of entertainment into our lives from the very ...

Mary Ellen Skyvalidas, (née Terzopoulos), 65, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on August 8, 2026. She was born January 28, 1961, in Ames, Iowa to George and Judy Terzopoulos (née Debelak). Mary moved to Columbia in 1969, and except for a few cherished years living in Greece, she spent her entire life in the community she loved.  Mary was the proud mother of three children: Soula (Bryce) Gallatin, Victoria (Brian) Kruse, and Pano (Claire) Skyvalidas. Their father, Angelo ...

Alan Don Larimer Obituary December 20, 1949 – July 26, 2026   Alan Don Larimer was born on December 20, 1949, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Much of his childhood was spent living in different parts of the country. His parents, Don and Crystal Larimer, along with his two siblings, Bruce and Diane, travelled from town to town to support the family construction business. Eventually, the Larimers would land in St. Louis, Missouri. Alan graduated from high school at Riverview Gardens and would ...

Micheal Mark Cotten, Sr., age 47, of New Franklin passed away on July 24, 2026, at his home. Micheal was born in Calhoun, Georgia on April 15, 1979, a son of the late Melvin Cotten, Sr. and Estelle Burgess Cotten.  Micheal was a self-employed carpenter and remodeler.  He enjoyed deer, dove and pheasant hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and spending time with his family who remembers his favorite places to eat – Long John Silvers, Arby’s and Cracker Barrell. Micheal ...

Dixie Dale Betts, 79, of New Franklin passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home.  She was born on September 3, 1946, in Prairie Home, Missouri to Leo and Dorothy (Kirschman) Trimble-Hicks, who preceded her in death.   She as a 1963 graduate of Boonville High School and had been previously employed with Matco in Boonville and owned and operated flea markets.  She loved finding good bargains at flea markets and was an avid collector of vintage salt and ...

Tommy Lee Stone, 84, died peacefully in Columbia on June 27, 2026. His unstoppable work ethic, keen sense of humor, and no-nonsense approach to turning problems into opportunities will forever be remembered and appreciated by his family and friends. Tommy was born August 16, 1941, in Columbia, Missouri, the first of three sons to the late Earl and Doris (Reed) Stone. He graduated from David H. Hickman High School, where he met the love of his life, Donna Kewley. The two married on August 4, ...

George Thomas Lyon, Jr., age 86, of Armstrong passed away July 10, 2026, at Glasgow Gardens. Tommy was born on November 25, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of George Thomas Lyon, Sr. and Katherine Helen Griesel Lyon.  He married Naomi Stevens on April 25, 1959, in Fayette.  Naomi preceded Tommy in death on November 10, 2025, after 66 years of loving marriage. Tommy was 1957 graduate of Armstrong High School.  He served in the US Army Reserves.  He was employed with ...

David Merle Allenbaugh, 77, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. David was born on July 26, 1948, to the late Elbert and Lena (White) Allenbaugh, in Meeker, Oklahoma.  David graduated from Fayette High School in 1965 alongside his older brother Robert. David was a Vietnam Veteran and Retired Army.  In May of 1970 David married his beloved wife Margie Ruth Bullard of Boonville, together they shared 47 years of marriage and raised two children.  David retired as ...

Yolande Renee Hatton, 65, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on July 6, 2026. She was born July 23, 1960, in Columbia, Missouri, to Ben H. and Mary K. (Hardiman) Turner and married the love of her life, Kerry Hatton Sr., in Columbia on April 6, 1985. Yolande had an exceptional eye for detail and a creative spirit that shined through everything she did. An artist at heart, she found joy in sewing, sketching and painting, bringing her unique perspective and imagination to each piece she ...