All Obituaries

Carolyn Ray Lee Pihana 1933 – 2018 Carolyn Ray Lee Pihana, 85, of New Franklin, passed away June 8, 2018 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Carolyn was born in New Franklin on March 4, 1933 to the late Walter “Banty” Lee, Jr. and Mary Lee Eatherton Lee.  She married Peter Pekelo Pihana on July 4, 1953 in Escondido, CA.  Peter survives at their home. Carolyn was a long-time employee of the New Franklin School...

Alfred “Al” Rohlfing 1917 – 2018 Alfred “Al” Frederick Gustav Rohlfing, 101, of New Franklin, MO passed away June 7, 2018 at Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville. Al was born in rural Howard County, MO on April 11, 1917 a son of Gustav Frederick and Elda Louise Uthlaut Rohlfing.  He married Kathaleen “Kate” Dickey on April 9, 1939 at the Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Parsonage in New Franklin. ...

Robin Gail Hurd, 62, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. There are no services planned at this time. Robin was born December 2, 1955, in Brookfield to Robert C. and Shirley R. Jacobs Carter. Robin is survived by her mother; two daughters, Krystal (Daniel) Lange of Columbia, Teresa (Brandon) White of Hubert, NC; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Arrangements by Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, Columbia, MO.

Roy Ferguson, 70, of Raymore, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2018. A Celebration of Roy’s life will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church, 414 S. Franklin St., Raymore, Missouri with Pastor Michael Wessberg officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time for the service. In Columbia, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, there will be a visitation from 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel prior to the graveside...

William H. Simmons 1925 – 2018 William Harold Simmons, 92, of Glasgow, MO passed away May 24, 2018 at Ashley Manor in Boonville. William was born in Pilot Grove, MO on October 8, 1925 a son of Henry and Sara Lena Edwards Simmons.  He married Virginia Craig on June 10, 1961.  She survives at their home.  William served his nation in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe. Mr. Simmons was employed with Fuqua Homes in Boonville prior...

Charlotte P. Chick, 79, of Columbia passed away on May 21, 2018 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018.  The family will receive friends from noon until time for the service.  Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Charlotte was born July 6, 1938, in Monticello, Kentucky to Hulbert Denton and Myrtle Lee Hancock Ballenger and they preceded her in death.   She is...

Michael “Shane” Martin, 21, of Columbia passed away on May 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time for the service Shane was born July 31, 1996, in Columbia to Michael Boyd Martin and Francie O’Bannon Martin.  Shane attended college to become an American Sign Language interpreter.   He enjoyed playing the...

Roger Alva Golubski, 66, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at University Hospital and Clinics. Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery – Jacksonville to honor his service to his country. Roger was born March 4, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Theodore and Helen Bullard Golubski and they preceded him in death.  He served in the U. S. Navy in Viet Nam from 1970 to...

Ronnetta Marie Head 1966 – 2018 Ronnetta Marie Head, of Higbee, passed away May 14, 2018 at the age of 51 years.  Ronnetta was born in Fayette November 20, 1966 a daughter of Robert G. and Josephine Cooper Tindall.  She married John Robert Head September 3, 1993 in Fayette.  He preceded her in death December 18, 2017. Ronnetta was employed with Fresh Ideals at Central Methodist University in Fayette.  She had attended Central Methodist...