The Obituary Section

Darian Murphy

, Missouri

October 8, 2026

Darian Blake Murphy, age 29, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Freeman Mortuary.A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the Freeman Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery.Darian's full obituary will be posted to this memorial page by Tuesday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Darian Murphy to help with funeral expenses, in care of Freeman Mortuary. Memorial contributions can be made online, by clicking this link, or mailed to Freeman Mortuary, P.O. Box 95 Jefferson City, MO 65102.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.

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Sharon Mallicoat

, Missouri

October 7, 2026

Sharon Kay Mallicoat, age 77, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home.Sharon will be laid to rest at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens following a private memorial service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Children's, c/o Office of Philanthropy, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or The MAGIC Foundation, 4200 Cantera Drive, Suite 106, Warrenville, IL 60555.Sharon's full obituary will be posted to this web page Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.

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Rosie Thomas

, Missouri

October 9, 2026

Rosaline “Rosie” Thomas, 81, of Holts Summit, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026.She was born January 3, 1945 in Taos, the daughter of Sophia and Roman Stegeman and the fifth of ten children.Rosie put her family first from an early age, balanced by her lifelong commitment to independence, leaving high school to work and contribute to her large household while supporting herself. Demonstrating the resilience that would define much of her life, Rosie returned to her education 35 years later, earning her high school diploma the same year her youngest daughter graduated from high school – a milestone both were deeply proud of.In January 1965, while waitressing at Virgie’s Diner in New Bloomfield, she met the love of her life, and a short three months later, on April 22, 1965, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Thomas, with whom she shared 53 years of love, partnership, and adventure until his passing…

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John Michael Sigler

, Missouri

October 6, 2026

John Michael Sigler, 79, of New Bloomfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence.John was born on March 20, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to the late John Ira and Lois Lorene (Trent) Sigler. He graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. John proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. Following his military service, he dedicated 25 years to the Missouri Department of Corrections, where he retired as a Functional Unit Manager.On June 13, 1986, John was united in marriage to Linda Helton Welge in Hawaii. She survives at their home in New Bloomfield.John had many interests and passions throughout his life. He enjoyed collecting toy trains and owned and operated Summit Collectables, a business that reflected his love of collecting. He was a devoted sports fan who enjoyed cheering on…

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Melissa Wright

, Missouri

Melissa (Missy) Osborne Wright was born on August 10, 1968, to Jim (Jimbo) and Lauretta (Larty) Osborne. She fought long and hard but finally succumbed to her illnesses, surrounded by those she loved. Missy was feisty, and that spirit was an unmistakable part of who she was.In September 1984, Missy married her high school sweetheart, JR Wright. Together, they left the mountains of Southwest Virginia and moved to Columbia, Missouri, where they began their own chapter of life.Missy loved her family, spending time at her lake home, her cats, and her grandbabies.She is survived by her husband, JR Wright; her two sisters, Rhonda Mullins and Tina Maggard; her sister-in-law Lisa Tye, her two children, Ashley Scholl and Kenny Wright; her father and mother-in-law, George and Barbara Wright; and her two grandchildren, Landon Wright and Lilly Wright.The family would like to thank the staff and care teams at MU Cancer Associates…

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Raymond M. Nunnelly

, Missouri

Raymond Maurice Nunnelly, loving husband of Mary Frances Nunnelly passed away peacefully on October 5 at the age of 93.Raymond was born February 26, 1933, and was a lifelong resident of Columbia, Missouri. He attended Douglas High School and then he left school to help support his family.Raymond worked for more than 60 plus years as one of the longest serving employees of the City of Columbia. He enjoyed working with his colleagues and formed many lifetime friendships and connections.He was an active member of the Russell Chapel Christian Methodist Church and referred to it as his church home. Raymond always volunteered his time and resources at the Church Community Outreach, inviting others to follow Christ. He enjoyed cooking for his family, friends and community, fishing, drawing and watching his Missouri sports teams. Raymond was active in his community, always lending a helping hand.Above all, Raymond’s greatest love was his…

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