Mary Barnett was born July 6, 1914 in Fayette, Mo., the daughter of Sterling Shields and Hattie B. Broadus Shields.

Thelma Moore was born November 16, 1919 in Colorado the daughter of John Howard and Myrtle Cook. She was a member of Holy Ground Christian Tabernacle where she was the mother of the church.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Geraldine Paige of Fayette, nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.

Darron was born on March 8, 1973 in Columbia, MO to Donna Green.  At the age of six years old, he was blessed with Mary Williams who became a mother figure in his life. 

 Darron was a 1991 graduate of Rockbridge High School. During his high School career, he was a member of the Bruins football team.
Darron was employed with Collins and Aikman for 7 ½ years and with David Mast Construction for 4 years. While working for David Mast Construction, Darron developed a close friendship with David Mast, Matt Pigg, and Henry Bruton.

On July 22, 2000, he was united in marriage to Alicia Kelly. In this union, two children were born, Darron Lee, Jr. and Debrion. He also leaves one step- daughter, JaMeecia Kelly, two grand-children, Darieona Kelly and JayBrielle Dudley of Columbia, MO. He also leaves to cherish his memory Trevion Malone and Cordell Allen of Columbia, MO.

Darron also leaves to treasure his memory his mother’s, Donna Green and Mary Williams of Columbia, MO, six brothers, Corey Green (Holly), of Kansas City, MO, Terrance Williams, Josh Williams, Marcee Williams, Cheyenne Williams and Keenan Williams of Columbia, MO., four sisters, Camika Williams, Amie Williams, Nicole Preston, and India Williams of Columbia, MO. One Uncle Alvino Williams, of Columbia; Three aunts, Lisa Allen, Mary Tina Sykes and DeEtta Green of Columbia,MO.  He leaves to honor his memory, his Sister in-law, Rhonda (Kenneth) Matthews and  Brother in-laws, Ronald Frazier, Edgar Powell and Raydell Powell of Columbia, MO., Bill Powell and Charles Rowden of Kansas City, MO   He shared a special relationship with  his cousins, Jessie Green, Alvino Williams, and Shayna Preston, Darron also shared a special relationship with  his nieces, Kelsiea Kelly, Agedria Kelly, Ajanique Williams and  great-niece, Kylley Hayes of Columbia, MO He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins  and friends.  Darron was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Lewis and Flora Allen, his Grandmother, Mary Hughes, his Sister-in-law, Deborah Lynn Powell and his Mother and Father-in-law, Lucille and Raydell Powell, Sr.   

Darron will be remembered for his tasty barbecue and his love for fishing. Most of all, he loved spending quality time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and nieces.

Betty Sue Tate was born July 26, 1944 in Columbia, Mo., the daughter of Robert Prince Sr. and Etta Evelyn Sheley.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Crystal Bradley and Carla Bradley both of Columbia, her mother Etta Carter of Columbia, five brothers, Robert Prince Jr. , Rev. Thomas Carter,  Ricky Carter Bryan Carter and Randy Carter all of Columbia, four sisters Mary Evelyn Carter, Helen Tibbs Hatton, Jane Tibbs and Joyce Parker all of Coumbia, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter James Etta Prince, her husband Basil Tate, her father Robert Prince Sr. , and her grandson Zamairon Burgess.

Clarissa E. Mason was born on June 1, 1929 in Gilliam, Mo. the daughter of Roger Miller and Sarah Wright Miller. She attended grade school in Gilliam and High School in Dalton, Mo. She was united in marriage to Charley Mason who preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Paul Free Will Baptist Church where she served on the usher board, and the Mission Department. She was a member of the American Legion Dept. for many years. She is a member of the Gertrude Madison Chapter #105 of the O.E.S. and the the Court of Cyrenes. Clarissa was employed at the Marshall Rehabilitation Center for over 37 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Sarah Roseby of Kansas City, Mo., and Alica (Delroy) Brown of Marshall, Mo. three sons Jeff Mason(Mary) of Augusta, GA., Gary Mason of of St. Louis, Mo., and Wendell Mason of Marshall, one brother Raymond Jackson of Milton , Fl., and one foster sister Mildred Willis of Kansas City, Mo.,  and a number of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters Evelyn Thompson and Geraldine Lunsford and one devoted sister-in-law Beatrice Huston.

Funeral Services are being held Friday, January 20th at 12:00pm at Sweet Springs Assembly of God Church in Sweet Springs, MO; Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Marshall, MO.

Mary Scott was born on August 26th, 1944 in Jennings, FL to the late Rev. John H Rich and Vernell Rich. In 1945, she moved to Malta bend, MO then later moved to Sweet Springs, MO and Graduated High School in 1962.

She was a member of Yokum Chapel A.M.E Church in Malta Bend for many years serving on the Women’s Missionary Society and as the church secretary. She was currently attending Sweet Springs Assembly of God Church.

She was very dedicated to the Sweet Springs Optimist Club and was one of the founders; serving many years on the board and helping earn distinguished club of the year during one of her presidencies.

She carried a love for softball and was a coach for 30 years. She also enjoyed her work at Tyson Foods, in Concordia, MO for 15 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Vernell Rich of Sweet Springs, MO; one son Larry Scott of Sedalia, MO, and one daughter Tiffany Scott of Sweet Springs, MO. She also leaves three grandchildren Gino, Trey, and Breanna; one sister Anna Kemp of Columbia, MO; three brothers, George Rich of Sweet Springs, Lonnie Rich Sr. of Jefferson City, and John Rich Jr. of Sweet Springs; and also many other loving family members and faithful friends.

In Lieu of Flowers Donations for the Family can be Sent to Alexander-May Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO

Funeral Services are being held Saturday, January 14th at 12:00pm at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia, MO; Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jewell Hayes Bentley  was born September 4th, 1945 in Columbia the daughter of John and Amanda Williams Hayes.

Jewell was a graduate of Douglass High School and worked many years as a housekeeper for hotels and other business around the city.

She is survived by her Sons Tracy Hayes of Columbia and Clarence Bentley of Jefferson City, step-son William Bentley, step-daughters Sandra Bentley, Joann Stevens, and Shirley Ann Griffin of Jefferson City. She is also survived by four brothers Carl “Jack” Hayes of Wichita, KS., and his special friend Geraldine Morris, Clarence(Vonnia) Hayes of Las Vegas, NV., Rev. Raymond(Celestine) Hayes, and William (Cornelia) Hayes both of Columbia, three sisters Clara Pauline(James) Harris of Peoria, IL., Evelyn Lee, and Phyllis(John) Williams, all of Columbia, MO, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews

Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 7, 2012 at 1pm at Park View Christian Church in Sedalia, MO Visitation will be from 12-1 at the church; Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery

Nat, as he was affectionately known, was born November 3, 1944 to Vennie Evelyn Burris Newbill and Samuel Newbill. He attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Lincoln Hubbard High School in 1962. He married Katherleen Hicks on August 4, 1967, at Quinn Chapel. The two then repeated their vows on March 12, 2006. To this union, three children were born. Nat was a self-employed roofer, owner, and operator of Newbill and Sons Roofing; he also co-owned Unlimited Nite Club and Stick-N-Cue Billiards. He was a city councilman for the city of Sedalia from May 20, 1996 to April 23, 2006, as well as having served on other various city boards. Nat was a landlord, owning several homes throughout the Sedalia area. He sponsored, and occasionally coached, Paul Klover Soccer, Little League Baseball, and adult men and women baseball teams. When his children were young, he held annual end of school and back to school events at Hubbard Park, which included food, games, and entertainment. Nat was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Along with his wife of the household, he leaves to mourn his home going: three sons, Kevin Curd of Detroit, Michigan, Nathaniel Jr. of Sedalia, Missouri, Antoine (Jerica) of Lenexa, Kansas; daughter, Shyra of Overland Park, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Latoya, Antoinio, Chazz, Kyland, Cameron, Kelton, Justyce, Naydia, Ava, and Jayce; mother, Evelyn; two sister, Sharon Cocklin of Sedalia, Missouri, Jean Jones of Shoreview, Minnesota; three brothers, Ira and Kevin Newbill of Sedalia, Missouri, and Gary Newbill of Tulsa, Oklahoma;  and mother-in-law, Itha Hicks of Sedalia, Missouri. Nat was preceded in death by: his father, Sam Newbill; paternal grandparents, Samuel and Doe Newbill; maternal grandparents, Archie Sr. and Pansy Burris; uncles, Archie Burris Jr., Nat, Carl, and Walter Newbill; aunt, Ruth Jackson; and sisters, Carmen Goodwin and Joyce Williams.

Our heavenly father calling Nat home from labor to reward his passing reminds us that life is uncertain, but death is sure.

Leonard “Buddy” Christian was born April 12, 1957 in Boonville, the son of Gilbert and Bettie Smith Christian. He was employed by the Richard Johnson Lawncare Company. He was a member of the Highland Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Bettie Christian of Independence, Mo.,  loving companion Carol Carter and her five daughters  Christina Carter, Saekela Carter, Lisa Bland, Marquitta Bland and Mia Coleman, and their children, one son Brandon Perry of Boonville, two daughters Erica Harris and Vanessa Perry both of Columbia, two brothers Melvin Christian and Glenwood Christian both of Boonville, two sisters Diann Jones of Columbia and Carolyn Tyler of Virgina.

He was preceded in death by his father and his sister Cynthia Christian.

A memorial service will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge at 11^th 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