Gary Acton	Ronnie Anderson	Pat Andrews	Mike Andrews
Carol Ashlock	Georgia Banks	Edward Barbee	Virginia Barnes
Ronald Bledsoe	Cheryl Branham	Ed Bryant	Bob Bryson
Melvin Burnett	Roy Lee Clayborne	David Cornelison	John Daly
James Devier	Sharon Fisk	Greg Hourigan	Ron Hudson
June Hunt	Jimmie Jones	Dennis Marriott	Mattie Matthews
Freddie McCray	Pete McDermott	Sue Ann McLeod	Roy Morris
Eldon Mosby	Sharon Kay Mustain	Danny Neal	Shirley Niles
Susan Norman	John Ohman	Nick Putnam	Jerry Rice
Sandy Riggins	Phillip Robinson	Ronnie Roth	Biola Samuels
Gerald Sappington	Pat See	Phyllis Short	Sandra Kay Smith
Robert Strader	Georoge Todd	Rob Vanatta	Kay Wade
Connie Warren	John Windsor	Don Zumwalt

Jerry Orville Rice, 24, of 4313 Rice Road, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 1967, at the University Medical Center, from the injuries he received in an accident June 13 on U. S. Highway 63, North.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Jim Hoehn.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born April 1, 1945, in Flint, Michigan; he was the son of Orville and Lola Hall Rice.  He married the former Barbara Cottle, March 12, 1966, and she survives.  He was a member of the Teamster's Union local and was employed by the Missouri Concrete Company at the time of the accident.  He had just returned from active duty with the U. S. Navy.

Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Candy Lynn Rice, both of 4313 Rice Road; his parents, Route 1; two sisters, Mrs. San J. House, 4313 Rice Road; and Miss Marilyn Rice, Route 1, two brothers; Danny Lee Rice, U. S. Navy, and Darrell Lynn Rice, Route 1; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Rice, 700 N. Garth Ave; and two nieces and two nephews.

Pallbearers will be Larry Perkins, Gary Chaney, Mervin Wells, Henry Lamb, Chris Mattingly, and Clarence Hyde.  Friends may call at the Memorial Funeral Home until time for burial.

Former Columbia Sandra Riggins Morrison, 39, of McLean, Va., died March 24, 1984, in Upper Heyford, England of injuries received when a motorcycle struck a car in which she was a passenger.

A 1963 Hickman High School graduate, she graduated from Stephens College and, in 1967, from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She moved to Washington, D. C. in 1967 to work for the U. S. Navy where she became head of Public Inquiries and Research in the Office of the Chief of Infomation.  She transferred to the Air Force Surgeon General's Office where she became chief of Congressional Inquiries.  An Air Force spokesman said Mrs. Morrison was on temporary assignment at the time of her death.

Surviving are her husband, Stephen Morrison of McLean, Va., who was with her when the accident occurred; two children, Stephanie M. and Alexander W. of McLean; her father, John Riggins of Kansas City; her stepfather, Stanley Hlasta of Columbia; a brother Wayne Riggins of Fullerton, Calif.; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Hunsaker of Camp Point, Il.

Her mother, Mildred Hlasta, preceded her in death in 1972.

Services will be at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean, Va., with burial in the Washington area.  Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in Falls Church, Va.

Eddie Barbee died of cancer on March 30, 1993.

Roy Lee Clayborne, 50, of Columbia died Thursday, May 16, 1996, at his home.
 

Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Russell Chapel CME Church with the
Rev. John Loving officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Warren Funeral Chapel.
 

Mr. Clayborne was born May 17, 1945, in Columbia to Ruben Clayborne and Gladys
Sallee Clayborne.
 

He graduated from Douglass High School in Columbia. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1965 to 1967 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Spc. 5. He
worked as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck and Co. for 23 years.
 

Survivors include his mother, Gladys Clayborne of Columbia; a son, Roy
Stephens of Columbia; a brother, William Clayborne of Columbia; two sisters,
Helen Sheley of Columbia and Bernice Wilkerson of Denver; a granddaughter; an
aunt; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and a sister.

George Ronald Roth, 51, of Columbia died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at his
home.
 

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Parker Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. John Yonker officiating. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the funeral chapel.
 

Mr. Roth was born on Jan. 18, 1945, in Boone County to George H. and Gladys
Palmer Roth.
 

He graduated from Hickman High School and attended Kansas City Art Institute.
He was employed by Sears and was a property manager for Roth Properties.
 

Survivors include his mother, of Columbia; two sisters, Vicki Connelly of
Platte City and Carolyn Boucher of Chesterfield; and a brother, Dudley Roth of
Columbia.
 

He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church of Columbia.

Gerald E. Sappington, 57, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at Northwest Hospital in Seattle.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Northwest Christian Chapel in Seattle.

Mr. Sappington was born Jan. 30, 1945, to Robert Earl Sappington and Frances E. Snell Sappington of Centralia.

He married Martha Shelton on Dec. 24, 1965, in Union, and she survives.

He was a member of the Northwest Christian Church of Seattle. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ozark Christian College in Springfield. He was a faculty member of Puget Sound Bible College in Seattle at the time of his death.

Other survivors include his mother, Frances Sappington of Columbia; a daughter, Adina Peck of St. Paul, Minn.; a son, Brian Sappington of Lynnwood, Wash.; and a grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials are suggested to cancer research.

Thomas Nichols Putnam III, 57, of Las Vegas, and formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at his home.

Services will be held at Palm Green Valley Mortuary in Las Vegas. Burial will be in Calvary Episcopal Church Memorial Garden in Columbia. Arrangements are pending.

Mr. Putnam was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Alexandria, Va., to Thomas Putnam II and Jane Seybold Putnam.

He graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Boonville and earned a degree in landscape agriculture at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a landscaper for more than 30 years.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas Putnam IV and Justin Putnam, both of Las Vegas, and David Putnam of Rockford, Ill.; and a sister, Joel Seybold Putnam of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Georgia Marie Banks Koletzke, 56, passed away Friday, December 14, 2001, in Houston, Texas.

Mrs. Koletzke was born July 15, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ralph Richard Anthony Banks and Helen Copeland.

Georgia is survived by her three daughters; Robin Koletzke, Jacqueline Mancuso and her husband Anthony, Stephanie Donato and her husband Jack; her two sons, Matt Koletzke and wife Stacy and Mike Koletzke, mother, Helen Copeland, brother Raymond Copeland and wife Cindy, sister Pam Waldron and husband Preston and three grandchildren.

She is also survived by her children's father, Robert Koletzke, her former husband and dearest friend, Michael Short, as well as many other loving relatives and friends.

Before establishing her own medical billing business, Mrs. Koletzke retired from Enron Corp. in 1992 after 27 years of employment.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday December 17, 2001 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2001 in the chapel.  Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Memorial and Honor Program, P. O. Box 370127, Houston, Texas 77257-0172 or to the charity of your choice.

John Michael Ohman, 56, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at the Valley Medical Center in Santa Clara, Calif.

Burial will be in the Columbia Cemetery with a private family service under the direction of Parker Funeral Service.

Mr. Ohman was born Nov. 1, 1945, to Victor A.G. and Marian M. Ohman.

He graduated from Hickman High School and attended Drury College in Springfield.

Survivors include his parents; a son, Christopher Ohman of the state of California; a daughter, Jennifer Herron, of the state of California; a brother, Joseph E. Ohman of Columbia; a sister, Annie O. Ruh of Harrisburg; and a granddaughter.
 
 

Sandra June Rhine, 55, of Rocheport died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Schawo officiating. Burial will be in Midway Locust Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rhine was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Boone County to William and Mary Mahan Hunt.

She married Dean Rhine on Dec. 25, 1965, in Columbia, and he survives.

Survivors also include a son, Stephen Rhine of Rocheport; a daughter, Rebecca Carter of Harrisburg; two brothers, Joe Hunt of Columbia and Tom Hunt of Rocheport; five sisters, Barbara Roberts and Jane Tutt of Columbia and Wanda Hartley, Betsy Rule and Glenda Heath, all of Rocheport; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Floyd Bell "John" Windsor III, 57, of Columbia died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at University Hospital.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., with the Revs. Gary Denbow and Carole Barner officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Windsor was born Dec. 6, 1945, in Panama City, Fla., to Floyd Windsor Jr. and Carlie Wells Windsor. On March 10, 1984, he married Linda Denise Windsor in Columbia, and she preceded him in death.

Mr. Windsor was an emergency medical technician for University Hospital, an EMT instructor for the state, a volunteer firefighter and an ironworker. He was a member of Christian Chapel and was active in the church prison ministry.

Survivors include his parents, Bill and Connie Windsor of Columbia; a daughter, Stacie Friedrich of Columbia; two sons, Jason Windsor of Alexandria, Va., and Jonathan Windsor of Detroit; a brother, Gerold Windsor of Hallsville; and five grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to Mid-America Transplant Services, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Cheryl J. Branham Malone, 58, of Columbia died Monday, March 29, 2004, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 3 at the Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, with the Rev. Raymond Hayes officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery.
She was born May 16, 1945, in Columbia to Iona Gladys Renfro and Harold Warrick.

She attended Douglass High School, where she played flute in the band. She was also a student of the Hickman High School class of 1963.

She was an accomplished seamstress. Cheryl lived in Tucson, Ariz., and Birmingham, Ala. While in Birmingham, she worked for the American Red Cross and later in customer service at Wal-Mart for a number of years until her illness in January 2003.

Survivors include one son, Ricardo Malone of Kansas City; one daughter, Kandus Vassar of Fort Lee, Va.; two grandchildren, Demitirus and Dezmond Vassar; three brothers, Terry Branham of West Covina, Calif., John Branham of Columbia and Paul Branham of Rocheport; and six sisters, Mary Bush of Phillip Ranch, Calif., Glenda Kinney of Longmont, Colo., Vivian Enyard of Glasgow, Emma Lawson of West Covina, Calif., Jennifer Branham of Kansas City, Kan., and Sereatha Branham of Columbia.

Peter H. McDermott, 59, of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at Memorial Herman Hospital.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Houston.

He was born Feb. 4, 1945, in Green Bay, Wis., to John and Marjorie McDermott. He attended Hickman High School and Northwestern University.

Survivors include a daughter, Kristin, of Texas; a brother, Stephen, of Oregon; and his mother, Marjorie, of Rocheport. He was preceded in death by his father, John.

Carol Ann Chamberlin, beloved wife and mother, joined her Lord in Heaven March 22, 2005.  At age 59, she gained eternal victory over her battle with cancer while surrounded by the love of her family in her home.  Friends are welcome to visit with the family Saturday, March 26.  Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. for visitation as the memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her honor to the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit, MO.

Carol was born May 26, 1945, to Norman and Minnie Ashlock in Amarillo, TX.  She grew up in Columbia, MO, with her older brother Tim Ashlock.  Childhood was full of life, love, and discipline which grew her into a woman of royal character.  Baptized at age 9 at Memorial Baptist Church, Columbia, MO, she was a faithful member and disciple of Christ.  This relationship with her Savior was the focal point of her life.  Everyone who knew her, knew her life's purpose was to glorify the Lord.

While attending college at the University of Missouri, she was pursued by many charming men.  But she gave her heart and love to only one, A. Howard Chamberlin, Marshall, MO.  They began their life together August 29, 1970, and shortly thereafter moved to Lake Lotawana, MO, where they plunged into the social atmosphere of sailing, dinner parties, skiing, and communion with friends.  With unmatched beauty and grace, Carol quickly became a favorite lake blonde and treasured friend.  Carol dedicated all her time and energy to her family.  A devoted wife, she left nothing for her husband to do in the house, for she was the best homemaker God could ever provide.  She raised three beautiful children: Whitney, Austin, and Ashley.  Her pride and joy was providing a warm and cozy home where every need and want was met.

Her heart also opened to each and every other child who came through her door.  From cookies to conversations filled with Godly wisdom, she loved them as her own.  Friends and family consider her a spiritual mentor, one of the lake's best cooks, and an Audry Hepburn-always dressed to the nines.  With a constant smile and joyful attitude, she served generously, loved deeply, and was a constant ray of sunshine.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father.  She is survived and dearly missed by her husband Howard; three children, Whitney, Austin, and Ashley; brother Timothy Ashlock and wife Carroll, Arnold, CA; and many loving family members.  She lived her life according to Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer."  Her life and testimony will be forever remembered. (Arr. Langsford Funeral Home, 816-524-3700) 

Dan E. Thompson, 59, of Kansas City passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Raytown.

Dan was born Oct. 23, 1945, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Joseph Ellis Thompson and Gladys Louise Talmage.

He grew up in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1963.

While Dan worked in the sales industry, he and his family often moved. He was known for his "one-liners."

He married Mary Ann Yearout on July 8, 1978. In November 1988, he was confirmed in Calvary Episcopal Church in Sedalia.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles Curtis Thompson and his wife, Randa, of Clinton and Jeremy Thompson and his wife, Lisa, of Grain Valley; one daughter, Danielle Sebring and her husband, Curtis, of Blue Springs; one granddaughter, Chelsea Nicole Thompson of Clinton; a sister, Judy Ballard and her husband, Doug, of Columbia; and one brother, Harvey Neal and his wife, Diane, of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his stepfather, Carl Neal; and a sister, Carla Splaine of Salem, Mass.

Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society.

David Earl Cornelison, 61, of Columbia died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Cornelison was born Aug. 28, 1944, in Columbia to Earl J. and Loreta Summers Cornelison.

He served with the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include three children, James Robert Cornelison of Columbia and Bridgett Cornelison and Rachel Cornelison, both of New York City; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Christie, Gregory and Emily.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038.
 

Patricia Sue Scott, 60, of Columbia passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at her home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pattie Sue was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Florissant to Edgar Victor and Laura Fittje Andrews.

She was a 1963 graduate of Hickman High School. She was previously married to Gary Bratton of Hallsville and Jeff Scott of Ashland, and they survive. Pat was employed with MFA Oil and served as city clerk in Columbia. She was also employed at Callaway Bank in Fulton, where she was active with the Gold Leaf Club. She was a cancer survivor and continued to participate and serve on the Relay for Life board. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia.

Survivors include her mother of Columbia; two sons, Anthony "Tony" Bratton and his wife, Rachel, of Hartsburg and Craig Bratton of Centralia; a daughter, Victoria King and her husband, Brent, of Columbia; and three grandchildren, Samara Wellman-Bratton, Hannah Bratton and Evelyn King.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Patricia Scott Scholarship Fund, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo. 65202; or the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Gary Dale Acton, 61, of Hemet, Calif., died Saturday, June 3, 2006.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 13, at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery in California.

Gary was born in Columbia. He graduated from Hickman High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; a sister, Wanda Backues; and three brothers, Donald Acton, Vernon Senor and Edward Senor.

His parents preceded him in death.

Frances "Kay" Wade, 60, of Columbia passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006, at West Village Manor in Columbia.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kay was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Columbia to William O. and Frances A. Semon Wade.

She will be remembered for making and collecting many quilts. Kay taught home economics in Sturgeon for 25 years.

Survivors include her mother, of Columbia, and her uncle, Russell Semon of Howard County.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Sharon Kay Ballew, 61, of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, in St. Louis.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Reisch officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sharon was born on Dec. 31, 1944, to Russel and Mary Noel Mustain in Boone County. On Dec. 13, 1969, she married Charles Ballew, and he survives.

She was a member of Dripping Spring Baptist Church, where she loved participating in her quilting group.

Survivors include her husband Charles of Columbia; one daughter, Lola Dealiso, of Independence; three grandsons of Independence; a stepbrother, John Rawlings; a stepsister, Marilyn McCormick; brother-in-law Jesse Ballew; and sister-in-law Alice Nesta.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dripping Spring Baptist Church, 2701 Dripping Spring Road, Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

John William Daly, 61, of Columbia passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at his home.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway.

Mr. Daly was born in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean, on June 27, 1945.

He came to Columbia in 1956 but never forgot his ties to the island of his birth and greatly enjoyed attending reunions both in the U.S. and in Aruba.

He graduated from Hickman High School in 1963, attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and was in the National Guard.

Most of his career was spent in the insurance industry. He was a member of Broadway Christian Church and also the Downtown Optimist Club.

John is survived by one sister, Maureen Daly of Columbia; two nieces, Deborah Breese-Garelick of Scottsville, N.Y., and Susan Pinkowski of Louisburg, Penn.; one nephew, Douglas Breese of Maplewood; and four great-nieces.

He was a loving brother, uncle and friend.

He cared deeply about his church and community.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 30638, Columbia, Mo., 65205; or Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Bobby W. Bryson, 60, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bobby was born on Nov. 15, 1945, in Fulton, the son of Sol and Mildred Fern Foster Bryson.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, then worked for the Victor Valley Union High School District in Victorville, Calif., where he was well-liked by both students and staff.

Bobby loved history and traveling, and when his wife retired in 2003, they began traveling full-time in their RV until he became ill in 2006 and returned to Columbia for treatment.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Bryson, of Columbia; one son, Robert S. Bryson and his wife, Sarah, of Pensacola, Fla.; one grandson, Matthew S. Bryson, of Pensacola; one brother, Don Bryson and his wife, Roberta, of Centralia; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, 1001 Stadium Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

James Michael "Mike" Andrews

Mike died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in Shreveport, La., after a brief illness.

Memorial services for James Michael "Mike" Andrews, 61, of Ore City, Texas, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview, with the Reverend Becky Henson and the Reverend Jerry Turner officiating.

Also memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri. Mike will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born January 21, 1945, in Columbia, Missouri, to Senator and Betty Andrews, Mike attended Columbia College and the University of Missouri. He remained an avid Missouri Tiger fan all of his life. He was a veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic in Vietnam. He worked in the insurance industry for many years and was a member of Greggton United Methodist Church.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Leah Andrews of Boston, Mass., and Adam Andrews of Longview. He is also survived by the children's mother, Susan Andrews. Other survivors include his brother, Dr. Larry Andrews and wife, Ruthie of Lincoln, Neb.; and his nieces, Wyn Andrews of Lincoln, Neb., and Sally Andrews of Los Angeles, Calif.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Newgate Mission, Greggton United Methodist Church, Longview, or the charity of your choice.

A memorial guestbook may be viewed and signed online at www.raderfh.com.

The Rev. Dr. Connie Y. Crum, 63, of Columbia died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Progressive Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Anderson officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Warren Funeral Chapel.

The Rev. Crum was born Feb. 20, 1945, in Columbia, the daughter of Leon Dias Warren and Margaret Corrine Warren. She was married on April 19, 1994, to George Lee Crum of Columbia.

She was a member of Amos Johnson Chapter No. 30, O.E.S. She was the founder and president of Free Women in Christ and also was the pastor of Carriers of The Kingdom of Christ.

Survivors include her husband; son Jonas P. Patterson V of Riverside, Calif.; daughters Joan M. Dortch and husband Grady and Janice Y. Patterson, all of Columbia,; stepson Michael Garmon of Springfield; two brothers, Gary Warren and wife Billie of Austin, Texas, and Barry Warren of Long Beach, Calif.; and three sisters, Janice Patterson and husband Don of Tyrone, Ga., and Paula Sanders and husband Bishop Lemme of Marion, Ind., and Kathleen Lodemann and husband Jim. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, one brother and one sister.

Robert Williams "Rob" Vanattta, 63, of Columbia and St. Louis, MO and Jupiter, FL, passed away Saturday, November 15th at his home in Jupiter, FL.

Rob held undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri, and he played on the Missouri basketball team under his father, Bob Vanatta. Rob worked as a corporate attorney in Missouri, Minnesota and New Jersey.

Rob was best known by family and friends as someone who loved life to the fullest, enjoyed his friends and family, never quit and made the best of any situation, making others laugh even while fighting cancer in his last months.

Survivors include a daughter, Leslie Vanatta; a son, Matthew Vanatta; parents Bob and Lois Vanatta; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Tim and Rhonda Vanatta and Tom Vanatta.

A celebration of his life will be held in a private location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his honor to Hospice of Palm Beach County.

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John Melvin “Mel” Burnett, 63, of Elgin, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Elgin.

For family and friends, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. All are invited to celebrate Mel’s life from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant at 1903 Business Loop 70 E.

He was born on May 14, 1945, in Columbia to John Harold “Dusty” Burnett and Nettie Margaret Burnett, both deceased.

Mel worked as an ironworker and homebuilder in Elgin. He graduated in 1963 from Hickman High School. Mel did not let his lifelong fight with diabetes affect his love of life with his family and his Kewpie classmates.

He is survived by his two children, Carla Mote and husband Tim, and Jeff Burnett and wife Jessica; and four grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Judy Ridgley; and a significant other, Marybeth Sedgewick.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, (800) 342-2383 or tribute@diabetes.org.

Sueann McLeod Pennebaker, 63 of Conway went home to her Lord on Monday, April 6, 2009. She was born Sept. 17, 1945, to the late Ellen Virginia McLeod.

Pennebaker was a member of the Church Alive in Conway. Her family could not ask for a better mother and grandmother. They feel a fitting description would be a Proverbs 31 woman. She was always available to lend a helping hand.

She is survived by her sons Ted Pennebaker of Custer, Wash., and Paul Pennebaker of Grady: daughter, Cherilyn Rockaway and her husband John of Lexington: five grandchildren, Chris Pennebaker of Center Ridge, Kayla Jo Pennebaker of Morrilton, John IV, Paul and Olivia Rockaway of Lexington, Ky.; and many family and friends.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Eddie Joe Pennebaker.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Church Alive with Bro. Randy Long and Doyle Glass officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park with Pete Beck, Anthony Terri, Ricky Clements, Jordan Culter, Sammy Heath, Jim Glass, Alvin Reeves and Travis Sims serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier.

Jimmie Lee Jones, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, after a second battle with cancer.

Jimmie was born Sept. 21, 1945, to J.T. and Katherine Garrett Jones.

He graduated from Hickman High School in 1963. After graduation, he worked in credit and finance. He then worked in the construction and concrete business, where he spent the majority of his working career. Jimmie took great pride in the quality of work he did. He also enjoyed being a member of the Eagles Lodge.

Jimmie had three children: Shawn Lee Jones, Monica Lynn Myers and Justin Kyle Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary.

He is survived by his children; four grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dakota, Madelynn and Kylee; his siblings, Wayne, Karen Kessler and Larry; and his sister-in-law, Rhonda Jones.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tributes may be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Susan Ann Norman, 64, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her home in Columbia under hospice care.

Memorial services will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Superior Garden Center, 3100 Old Highway 63.

We will be celebrating her life in the manner and style that would bring a twinkle to her eyes and a smile to her lips.

Susan was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Rochester, Minn., the second child to J.P. and Jeanette Norman.

She is survived by two brothers, Richard and William; one sister, Elizabeth; three nephews, Nathan, Matthew and Kevin; one niece, Megan; and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her father.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Missouri River Hospice.

Edwin Charles Bryant, 64, of Columbia passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

He was born on Feb. 10, 1945, in Columbia, the son of Wilbur E. and Gertrude Eldridge Bryant. He was united in marriage to Gail Jones on April 25, 1981, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Vickie Rae Traylor and her husband, Steven, of Parkville; siblings James D. Bryant and Debbie A. Dupree and her husband, Steve, all of Columbia; aunt Alma Ausburn; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur E. Bryant; and nephew Bryan D. Dupree.

Ed was deeply involved with many organizations, including the National Federation of the Blind, which he joined in 1979. He was editor of the Voice of the Diabetic for 21 years. This publication reached more than 300,000 subscribers in 17 countries. He was very active in the organization and took part in several fundraisers until his death. He worked alongside the late Dr. Ron James with Camp Hickory Hill for diabetic children. Ed was named volunteer of the year in Columbia in 1989.

Ed was an advocate for the blind and spent several years fighting for their independence. This included trips to Washington to testify before Congress in order to send their message. He will be remembered as a champion for the underdog. Ed was also involved with the Diabetes Action Network and held major leadership roles within the organization until his death. Ed was a devoted Tiger fan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Action Network or Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.