Mike Howard
December 26, 2011
Mike Howard, 41, of Boonville, answered the call of Jesus on Saturday, December 24, 2011
at University of Missouri Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge at 11th Street, Boonville, Missouri on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of floral arrangements may be sent to H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville, Missouri.
Michael (Micah) Ned Howard was a beloved husband, proud father and dutiful son. He was born on May 21, 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics from health-related illness on the evening of December 24, 2011.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Willene Lolita Lucas-Howard and four children: Patrick Cole Howard (Heather) of New Franklin, Missouri; Paris Monet Pipes (Lolita) of Boonville, Missouri; Nicholas Alexander and McKenzie Nicole Howard (Robbin) of Tipton, Missouri. He is also survived by his parents, Charlotte and Darold Howard, of California, Missouri, 3 brothers David (Kathy) Howard of Boonville, Missouri, Robert (Kelly) Howard of San Diego, California, and Nathaniel (Leticia) Howard of California, Missouri and his Aunt Vickie (Mom) and Uncle Mel Mayes of Roswell, New Mexico. He also leaves behind five nieces, Hannah, Amanda, Chelsea, Emilyn and Phoebe and three nephews, Sean, Jordan and Zane, and his cat, L.T. (Lieutenant Dog). He is preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Howard.
He had a passion for the military and weapons. He was also an avid history buff and wanted to pursue a later life career in this venue. For a short time, he was an online student at Columbia College until his health and vision forced him to withdraw from school. He was a no-frills kind of guy whose motto was “Look sharp. Be sharp. Feel sharp.” His nickname was Sarge. He also loved his prized cowboy boots and his collection of his employment badges and tattoos. He celebrated his four children and his wife, Lolita through body art.
Micah was baptized and believed in God. In recent years, he was a member of New Life Christian Center in California, Missouri. He believed strongly in duty and obligation. He had a career that was built on that. As a young adult, he served his country and joined the army. He was employed by the state of Missouri in the penal system and his last position with them was as a Sergeant for the Department of Corrections. He was a Missouri lifetime certified Firearms Instructor. He was proudest of working at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri. He also worked for the State of Kansas penal institutions. He also served as a Police Officer for the city of New Franklin, Missouri and partnered through employment with U.S. Federal Marshalls in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taking a break from law enforcement and corrections, Micah moved to a place he came to call home, Roswell, New Mexico. He worked with his uncle as a foreman for Mayes Electric. He worked on home construction, city contracts, electrical jobs and oil rig contracts. His favorite thing to do in Roswell was to take long walks in the dessert and work on the oil rigs. It was there that he reconnected with his friend of 30 years, Lolita, who would soon become his wife. He would often call her during these long walks and describe the scenery of the place they had planned to one day live. Their current residence is in Boonville, Missouri.
“Goodbye Sarge: my best friend, truest love and soul mate. I love you and we will be together again one day.” W. Lolita Lucas-Howard
Florence L Warrick
December 21, 2011
Florence L Warrick of Waynesville, MO formerly of Boonville, MO entered into rest on Tuesday December 20, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO.
Funeral services will be held at Morgan Street Baptist Church on Friday December 30th, 2011 at 12pm. Burial will be at Boonville Memorial Gardens, and the visitation will be from 11am-12pm on friday morning at the church.
Florence was born in Gooch’s Mill, MO on July 8th, 1930 and is the daughter of the late Emma Campbell Shirley and Hal Shirley. Florence and her twin sister (Emma Direne) were the youngest of eight siblings.
Florence attended Western Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri from 1943 to 1946
and then returned to Boonville, Missouri where she attended Sumner High School. She
graduated from Sumner High School in 1950.
She joined the Morgan Street Baptist Church in Boonville, Missouri at an early age and renewed her membership upon her return to Missouri.
Florence met her future husband (Lucius Warrick) while she attended high school. They dated during high school and the four years Lucius attended Lincoln University and were married in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on August 4, 1953. They celebrated their 58th Wedding anniversary during August of this year.
Florence accompanied her husband on three foreign tours to Germany during the years 1956 to 1970. She became very proficient in several crafts during the twenty years her husband spent in the U.S. Army. She loved to paint, was an outstanding seamstress, was particularly talented in Ceramics, and helped supervise the Ceramics Shop at Fort Knox, Kentucky prior to the retirement of her husband in 1973.
Florence was also an avid bowler and traveled throughout the United States to participate in Bowling Tournaments, to include Reno, Nevada, Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, Oklahoma, Indianapolis, Indiana and St. Louis, Missouri.
Florence was preceded in death by her father (Hal Shirley); her mother (Emma Shirley); two sisters, Frances Burnham and Minnie Shirley; and four brothers, Albert Shirley, Lewis Shirley, Ernest Shirley and Harold Shirley.
Florence is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Lucius Warrick of the home, one daughter (Marceda Warrick) a resident of Van Nuys, California, a loving twin sister (Emma Freeman) of Boonville, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
William Poole
December 13, 2011
William Poole of Boonville, passed into eternity on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Ashley Manor Care Center in Boonville. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville. Visitation will be from 12-1 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
William A. Poole was born August 21, 1954 in Boonville, the son of Ted Poole and Lucille Perry Coleman. He was married to Brenda Poole and she preceded him in death. He was employed for a number of years at Ashley Manor Care Center.
William leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Mark Coleman of Catonville, MD., J.D. Coleman of Bloomington, IL., and Darrell Coleman of Oceanside, CA., and one sister Tina Coleman of Columbia, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Michelle Coleman.
Terrence G. Gwinup
December 13, 2011
Terrence G. Gwinup, 70, of Columbia answered the call of Jesus on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Boone Hospital Center. There will be no funeral services.
Terrence was born November 10, 1941 in Pittsburg, PA., the son of George and Erras Gwinup. He was a veteren of the United States Coast Guard.
He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, George Gwinup and Darrell Gwinup and one sister Gayle Burch.
He was preceded in death by his son Ken Gwinup.
Leonard Lee Bluitt
December 7, 2011
Leonard Lee Bluitt, 57, of Columbia, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at University of Missouri Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Leonard was born March 15, 1954 in Dallas, Tx., the son of Erie Lee Bluitt and May Francis McGee.
He was married to Sabra Bluitt.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sabra of the home, One brother Ricky Bluitt, three sisters Mary Bluitt, Anita Bluitt and Adrianne Bluitt.