Columbia, MO Obituaries

Ms. Loyda Orozca Langsteiner passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 98; born November 10, 1927, Ms. Langsteiner was a resident of Columbia, Missouri.

Herman Michael Sell – “Mike” to those who knew him well – died peacefully in his home at the age of 85 on May 7 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Fredonia, Kansas, on Thanksgiving o...

Terry Lynn Sapp November 22, 1945 – May 6, 2026 Terry Lynn Sapp, 80, of Columbia, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on May 6, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Ma...

Garvey Lee Meyers passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Obituary is pending.... Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Missouri, on May 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Jeffrey Robert Wallman, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Jeff was born on May 27, 1945, to the late Robert Hammond and Alice Wallman. He and his ...

Wayne McCue Trotter, 53, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1973, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Richard and Linda (McCue) Trotter. Wayne graduated from Auburn Hi...

Melvin Gayle Savich passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 25, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Melvin lived in Fayette, Missouri.

JoAnn Swan Snell, 89, of Higbee, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 1,2026 at Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia in Columbia, Missouri. Born on the family farm in rural Wayne County, Iowa on Jan...

Linnea Plowman-Bailey, 65, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Columbia. Friends and family may gather on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral...

Carole “Jeannie” Jean Simmons, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on November 11, 1939, in Ithaca, New York, to the late ...

Mary Kay Volkerding, 84 of Columbia, Missouri passed away on April 30, 2026 at Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia. The family will receive guests at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia on Monday, May...

Ruby Short Teel, 95, of Columbia, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2026, at The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place in Columbia, MO. Ruby was born on October 5, 1930, in Monmouth, IL, ...

Eddy Alexander Davila Gonzales, 49, passed on May 1, 2026; he was born on August 19, 1976, in Palina, Escuintla, Guatemala, and was a resident of Columbia, Missouri. A Funeral Service will be held ...

Susan Spaulding passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1955, to Roger and Helen Spaulding and grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts, just southwest of Boston. Susan dedicated o...

Laverne Shelley passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 97, having been born on March 31, 1929, and residing in Columbia, Missouri.

Roger Duncan, 82, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Columbia. Visitation will be Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10-11am at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbi...

Deborah Anne Jones, 72, a life-long resident of Columbia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Columbia. Visitation will be 10-11am, Saturday, May 9th at Compass E-Free Church, 600 Silvey...

Lisa Bobbitt passed on April 28, 2026, at the age of 69.

Cathryn Craig passed on April 29, 2026.

Maria Carmen “Mama Carmen” Castro Rios will be remembered as a woman full of life, faith, and unwavering love. Known for her sass, humor, and kind heart, she had a way of making everyone feel welcomed...

Patricia Ann (Duncan) Cook, age 95, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Pin Oaks Living Center, in Mexico, Missouri. She was born November 3, 1930, in eastern Boone County, Missouri, th...

Jeanne Humpf, 95, of Columbia, MO passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, in Columbia. She was born June 15, 1930, in Kansas City, MO to George Mansell and Lula (Bennett) Mansell. Jeanne married John E. H...

Allan almost made it to 96 years old. What a life he lived in those 95 plus years! Born in West Salem in Edwards County, Illinois to Lloyd and Golva Rodgers, as the 5th child and baby of the family, h...

Ethel Stanger Ellsworth, 90, passed away on April 22, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri, after a long battle with both congestive heart failure and dementia. Ethel was born and raised on a potato farm in Ame...

Steven H. Klein, 86, of Columbia, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Columbia. Mr. Klein was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 14, 1940, to Dr. Clemence and Esther Klein. He grew up...

Geraldine Leihaulani Koga passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 82. A Special Procession will be held at D.W. Newcomers Sons Inc Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 BUSINESS LOOP 70 W, COLUMBIA, MO 65202...

Robert Showers, 93, of Overland Park, formerly of Columbia, MO passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be Monday, April 27 from 12pm-1:30pm at Memorial Funeral Home 1...

Joyce May Anderson, 91, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living. She was born on December 3, 1934, in Ravenna, Nebraska, to Ed and Lydia (Ohlman) Knerl. Joyce...

Connie Pugh elevated to the majestic golf courses and bridge tables of the afterworld on April 17, 2026, after passing away in Columbia. She lived a vibrant and highly social life for a vast majority...

Eddie Jean Burks, 93, a lifelong resident of Columbia, MO passed away, Thursday April 16, 2026, in Columbia. Visitation will be on Friday, April 24 from 10-11am at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business...

Thomas R. “Tom” Hughey, 73, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1952, in Greenfield, Missouri, to Charles and Irma (Toalson) Hughey. To...

Phillip “Mick” Herbert, 88, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Charles and Ruth Herber...

Marty Hartman, 83, of Columbia, MO passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at The Westbury in Columbia. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 19 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business...

Linda Joyce Carter passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 80. Born August 1, 1945, in Bakersfield, California, Linda lived in Columbia, Missouri.

Peter Martin Orr III passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on June 30, 1929, in Kearney, Nebraska, and residing in Columbia, Missouri.

Waterston Allen Martin, 70, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1955, to Samuel Edward and Antoinette L. (Corbelli) Martin. Allen graduated from N...

Larry E. Burnett, 82, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1944, in Fulton, Missouri, to William S. “Bud” and Louise (Harrison...

Carol Buening, 84, a longtime resident (1969 to 2021) of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday April 9, 2026 in Hamburg, MI. Funeral Service will be 11 am, April 17, 2026 at Memorial Funeral Home with b...

Connie Caffrey, 74, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1951, in Axtell, Kansas, to Eugene and Au...

Caren Colleen Brewer passed on January 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 17, 1949, in Washington, Missouri, Caren lived in Columbia, Missouri.

Joseph Augustine, 85, of Columbia, MO, passed away Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in Columbia. Friends and family may gather Thursday, April 9 from 5-7pm at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 Wes...

Sylvia Esther Roys, 93, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia surrounded by family. She was born September 20, 1932, in Goodrich, North Dakota to ...

Dianna “Diane” Norvell Shields, 79, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1946, in Trumann, Arkansas. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper “Bud” and Marie (Bra...

Randy Mike Smith passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on November 11, 1950, in Marshall, Missouri, Randy lived in Columbia, Missouri.

Mark Allen Ewings, 69, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at Me...

Judith Ann Jenkins, 79, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Bluff Creek Terrace in Columbia. She was born August 18, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Raymon...

Ghennet Telemariam, 55, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1970, in Adengefom, Eritrea, to her loving parents, Sebhatu Te...

Michael Eugene Selby passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on October 26, 1960, in Columbia, Missouri, Michael lived in Columbia, Missouri.

Robert Louis Drainer passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Columbia, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor or Robert to The Diabete...