All Obituaries

Former Glasgow and long time Boonville resident, Dorothy Jean (Watts) Clements died on March 24, 2023 at Riverdell Care Center, Boonville. Dorothy was born on September 25, 1927 in Franklin, Missouri.  She was the seventh of nine children born to John Engram and Naomi (Quinley) Watts. Dorothy attended school at Petersburg and graduated from Glasgow High School, class of 1945. On January 23, 1946, Dorothy married Clarence D. (Ike) Clements in Atchison, Kansas.  They enjoyed 42...

Glasgow resident, Catherine Schaefer, age 80, passed away at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO on March 20, 2023. Catherine Ann Schaefer was born October 11, 1942 in Glasgow, MO.  She was one of five children born to the late George and Agnes (Fuemmeler) Hammons.  Catherine attended grades 1st-6th at Armstrong Elementary, and 7th-8th at St. Mary School.  She graduated from Glasgow High School with the class of 1960.  On May 19, 1962, Catherine married the love of her...

Well known Howard County cattleman, Ron McBee, died suddenly in a farm accident east of Fayette on March 15, 2023.  He was 71 years of age. Ronald Rice McBee was born February 19, 1952 in Braymer, MO, the son of Lloyd E. and Ramona (Rice) McBee.  He was educated in Braymer Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1970.  He continued his education obtaining his degree at the University of Missouri, graduating in 1974 specializing in Agriculture Science and Animal...

Roanoke, MO resident, Donald Yung, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2023. Donald Edward Yung, affectionately known as “Fender Bender” or “Candyman,” was born November 21, 1940 in Salisbury, MO.  He was one of eight children born to the late Edward Henry and Clara Mae (Abeln) Yung.  Don attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1958.  On November 17, 1976, Don married the love of his life, Vickie Ware, in...

Lane Shaw McCutcheon, 69, passed away on March 6th, 2023 at his home in Boonville, MO. He was born on February 2nd, 1954 in Fayette, MO to his parents, Sue and Charles McCutcheon. Lane was a dedicated business owner, having owned and operated several businesses throughout his life. He was best known for McCutcheon’s AF Supersaver, a grocery store located in Fayette. He took great pride in serving the community and providing quality products and excellent service to his...

William Ayres passed away peacefully at his home in Fayette, MO on March 1, 2023. William Valentine Ayres was born February 7, 1934 in Windsor, MO to the late Samuel and Viola (Valentine) Ayres.  The family moved to Fayette in 1936, where Mr. Ayres resided until his death.  William graduated from Fayette High School with the class of 1952.  On June 8, 1953, William enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served his country for two years.  On August 30, 1958, William...

Glasgow resident, Debbie Temmen, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home March 1, 2023. Deborah Anne Wright was born April 30, 1951 in Jackson County, MO.  She was a daughter born to the late David Jerome and Virginia (Heying) Ruether.  Debbie graduated from Glasgow High School with the class of 1969.  On February 20, 1998, Debbie married Edward Temmen.  Ed preceded her in death on July 4, 2016.  Along with owning and operating the family farm, Debbie worked as...

Columbia resident, Keith Getz, age 67, passed away at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia on February 28, 2023. Keith Harmon Getz was born in Moberly, MO on November 7, 1955, a son to the late William Roland and Hannah Louise (Harmon) Getz.  Keith graduated from Glasgow High School with the class of 1974.  In the summer of 1983, Keith enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He was stationed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk supercarrier, serving as a steam propulsion maintenance...

Harrisburg resident, Richard Koenig, age 85, passed away suddenly at his home on February 26, 2023. Richard Wesley Koenig was born July 18, 1937, in Bismarck, MO.  He was one of 10 children born to the late Peter and Viola (Thurman) Koenig.  Richard graduated from Bismarck High School with the class of 1955.  Richard continued his education attending the University of Missouri and earning a bachelor’s degree in Ag Engineering.  He entered the Army in Oct. 1961 and...

Former Gilliam, MO resident, Marguarette Lange, age 90, passed away February 24, 2023, at Glasgow Gardens. Marguarette was born in Wilno, Poland on June 6, 1932 under the name Bozena Malgozata Formusiewicz.  Marguarette’s childhood was very difficult.  WWII broke out when she was young, and what she had to endure at an early age in life is remarkable.  The invasion of her home country, Poland, took on massive casualties, atrocities, and destruction.  Through it...