Lola Schneider, 80, of Jefferson City passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Lola was born June 2, 1934 in Linn, MO the daughter of Raymond and Mabel Curley.  Lola was united in marriage to Harold Schneider on August 30, 1952…

Harold Skrabal 66, of Columbia went home to be with Jesus on December 19, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with Giant Cell Myocarditis. His loving family was with him. A memorial service celebrating Harold’s life and faith will be held at Campus Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10:30 A.M.  A…

Mr.Antoine Rivet Gordon Sr was born January 6, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Theresa Ruth Lefebvre and James Huey Gordon Sr. Tony graduated from Ruskin High School in 1974 and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gordon, Sr; grandparents, Mildred and Adam Dale,…

Ardella James, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at her assisted living residence located in Leawood, KS. Ardella was born in Columbus, GA, to Young and Louanna Davis. She was united in marriage to Lee A. James, and to this union three children were born (Bruce, Michael and Robin). She…

Patricia “Pat” Louise Large, 80, of Independence, MO passed away Monday Dec. 15, 2014 at 12:40 a.m. She was born February 27, 1934 in El Dorado, KS. She is known by many from her work as a waitress at many Independence eateries including Jerry’s Restaurant, Englewood Café, Courthouse Exchange and Kross Lounge/Ernie’s Restaurant. She was…

Loretta McNally, 80, of Columbia passed away, Friday, December 12, 2014 at Parkside Manor.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,  Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Parkside Manor.  Loretta is survived by two daughters, Renee Dilleshaw and Michelle Randolph and her son Robert Dilleshaw as well as 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and…

Sheryl McGruder, 74, of Franklin, passed away at her home, Monday, December 15, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 22, 2014 at Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 407 East Spring St., Boonville, MO 65233.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  She…

William Eugene “Buddy” Dennis, of Brookfield, MO., formerly of Higbee, departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 20, 1943 at Mexico, MO., to William Marvin and Pearl Jessie Sanders Dennis.  Buddy grew up in the Laddonia-Mexico area and moved to…

   Ted L. Snively, 62, of Independence, Missouri, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the home, following a long illness.  He was born September 13, 1952, and was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Dora Snively, and brother, Kenton Snively.  He is survived by his wife, Vickie Snively, as well as his sister,…