H.T. May & Son Funeral Home

H.T. May & Son Funeral Home Funerals and Funeral Planning The funeral business that became H.T. May & Son was founded in Boonville in 1911 by Riley Martin; great-great uncle of Tom May.

Following the death of Riley Martin, his nephew; Holwell J. May took over the reins of the business and continued to operate it until his death in 1974. After the death of Holwell, his son H.T. May began to run the business. When H.T. died in 2005, son Thomas E. May began to run the business and is now the fourth generation to operate May Funeral Homes. The newest location, in Columbia, opened in

April 2009. Thomas, was married in November 19 of 2011 to Pastor Jennifer Baker. Jennifer is a pre-need specialist for the business and currently pursing her funeral directors license. Thomas also has two sisters; Kathryn May who is a licensed funeral director and Melodia Whitmore. Thomas has three children; Holwell J. May II, who graduated from KCKCC with his Mortuary Science Degree, and is now a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Brittany N. May, and Jeremiah Baker. May and staff are are dedicated to serving families from all ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs in a personalized manner, with knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff.

Jamie Lynn Lawrence, born September 21, 1977, age 47, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Columbia, MO, at ...
08/15/2025

Jamie Lynn Lawrence, born September 21, 1977, age 47, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Columbia, MO, at 1:35 pm Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind a husband, Larry Lawrence (30 years together), four children and five bonus children, Tabitha...

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Dorothy Land, 87, of Boonville, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. There will...
08/15/2025

Dorothy Land, 87, of Boonville, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. There will be no services.

Dorothy Land was born March 19, 1938, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Ellis and Velma Routin Harris. She lived her entire life in the Boonville area.
She...

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Nancy Nelson, 88, of Blackwater, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at South Hampton Place in Columbia. Graves...
08/15/2025

Nancy Nelson, 88, of Blackwater, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at South Hampton Place in Columbia. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Old Lamine Cemetery at 11:00 AM.

Nancy Nelson was born on April 17, 1937, in Nebraska. Early in her life, she...

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James W. Johnson, 92, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be ...
08/14/2025

James W. Johnson, 92, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the St. Luke United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 11-12PM Saturday at the church.

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Sabrina Taylor, 68, of Kansas City, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, August 30...
08/12/2025

Sabrina Taylor, 68, of Kansas City, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

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This year marks 114 years of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home serving the families of Central Missouri. For over a century, i...
08/06/2025

This year marks 114 years of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home serving the families of Central Missouri. For over a century, it has been our honor and sacred responsibility to walk beside you during life’s most difficult moments.

From generation to generation, your trust has allowed us to provide compassionate care and meaningful services to countless families. We do not take that trust lightly, and we are deeply grateful to be part of this community’s history, present, and future.

Thank you for allowing us to care for your loved ones with dignity, respect, and love.

With gratitude,
Thomas, Holwell, and Estelle May
and the dedicated staff of H.T. May & Son Funeral Home

Vernon (Vernie) Bernard Zeller, age 88 of Pilot Grove Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Augus...
08/06/2025

Vernon (Vernie) Bernard Zeller, age 88 of Pilot Grove Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3rd, 2025, at Katy Manor, Pilot Grove, Missouri. He was happily married to the love of his life, Barbara (Gross) Zeller for 68 years who passed away June 22, 2024. He was...

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Elizabeth Faye (Hayes) Morrow, 62, of Slater, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in M...
08/05/2025

Elizabeth Faye (Hayes) Morrow, 62, of Slater, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM...

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08/02/2025
Sharyl Lynn Adams (Hunter), 64, unexpectedly passed away in her home in Sweet Springs, MO, on July 1st, 2025, after year...
07/31/2025

Sharyl Lynn Adams (Hunter), 64, unexpectedly passed away in her home in Sweet Springs, MO, on July 1st, 2025, after years of managing severe seizures and other prolonged illnesses. Sharyl was born April 17, 1961, in Marshall, MO. She grew up in Sweet Springs, MO, but lived in several areas over...

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Terry Lee Foyil, Jr., age 52, of Boonville, Missouri, passed away on July 25th, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, following a...
07/29/2025

Terry Lee Foyil, Jr., age 52, of Boonville, Missouri, passed away on July 25th, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, following a lengthy illness.

Terry was born in Jackson, California and spent much of his life dedicated to helping others and pursuing his passions. He was a proud member of the fraternal...

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Thelma Hurt Quint, 65, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Ser...
07/27/2025

Thelma Hurt Quint, 65, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at New Life in Christ Ministries at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church on Saturday. Services will...

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