My mom was stricken with cancer in 2008, and after a long struggle with the disease she lost her battle on Friday November 30th, 2018. While Donna may be at peace, the battle still continues on with her family as we struggle to give her the dignified service that she wanted in the end and deserved. At this time any and all donations are greatly appreciated, even as little as a dollar would go a long way. At this season of giving your generosity would not be unnoticed. Our family thanks you sincerely in these times and may your family be blessed by your act of kindness.

A Memorial Service for Alex DeKarske will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Fisher Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. (The server that streams www.fisherfunerachapel.com is currently down.)

When someone so young is suddenly gone from our lives, we are shaken to the core. Remember how you felt when you heard that Alex DeKarske had died. You were in shock. How can we possibly imagine how his parents, siblings and grandparents are feeling? There is no way we could even come close to knowing how they are feeling. The most important thing we can do is actually quite simple - just be there for them!

We need to pray for this family. Show them love and support. What they need most is our presence. To be there to hold them and "hush" which means just lend a listening ear. This loss was tremendous and it was unexpected. It has rocked their world. Don't send them flowers - they will die, too. Don't buy knick-knacks that collect dust. Give them a hand up out of the depths of this deep chasm. Maybe you don't even know them - do you have any idea how awesome it is for a grieving family to see anonymous donations made in memory of their son? If each one of us makes a small donation - together we can help restore their faith that there truly is goodness in this world.

Alonzo Spencer, 59, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at University of Missouri Hospital. Arrangements are pending at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.

Melissa Ann Proffitt passed away at the age of 31, on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia from complications of asthma and pneumonia.

Born in Middletown Twp., the daughter of Joan M. (Walters) Proffitt and the late Robert B. Proffitt Jr., Melissa has been a life time resident of Lower Bucks County.

In her younger years, Melissa enjoyed working as an aide with special needs children.

She loved watching all kinds of movies, especially episodes of the Golden Girls. She also enjoyed the outdoors and camping.

Loving mother of Taya and Briella Proffitt, Melissa is the dear sister of Robert B. Proffitt III.

She will also be sadly missed by her former husband, Anthony M. Dwornitski Jr.; her companion, Vincent Maglio; mother-in-law, Sandra Dwornitski (Mike McDermott); father-in-law, Anthony Dwornitski Sr.; aunts, JoAnn Walters Matchett (William) and Silver Proffitt Murphy; uncle, Mike Walters (Marie); niece, Crystal Roberts (Earl); nephews, Brendyn and Vinnie Proffitt; and extended family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where her funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.

Dean passed away on December 11, 2018. Unfortunately his family is not able to find any life insurance and they need some help giving him the service he deserves. Please consider helping. Any amount helps.

Tammy Ann Miller, 54, of California, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 06, 2018 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City ,MO . She was born at Latham Sanitarium in California on February 09, 1964 in California, Missouri to William and Alma (Life) Miller, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death.
As a child, Tammy attended school in Omaha, NE. Tammy loved going to garage sales. She enjoyed spending time crafting, being her own car mechanic, fishing and cooking. She loved to mushroom hunt, competing in archery contests, and hunting-although the only deer she got was with her car. Tammy loved to spend quality time with her grandchildren.

Tammy is survived by: significant other, Scott Lamm of the home; a son, Randy Belt (Tabby) of Tipton; two daughters, Dusty McGary (Kenny) of Bardwell, KY, Brooks Ousley of California; a step daughter, Ronetta Rice, of Columbia; step mother Sally Clark (Bernie) of Holts Summit; sister, Melody (John) Bloemer, NB, brothers, Bill Miller, Jr.,Doug Miller(Julie) all of California, sister Patty Taggart of California, brothers, Michael Branch, Jr. (Lesley)of California, Eric Miller (Lori) of McGirk, 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by: one infant daughter, Felicia Ann Miller, and one son, Logan Scott Lamm in July 24, 2017.
The family will receive friends at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service with Pastor Don Dearixon officiating. Interment will be at California City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family by visiting https://fundthefuneral.com/tammy-miller. Online messages to the family may be contributed at www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com.

John Savin La Fleur, Jr., 66, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. John Savin La Fleur, Jr. was born on June 17, 1952, in Alexandria, LA to the late John Savin La Fleur, Sr. and Juanita La Fleur. He was the second eldest of 11 children, raised in Detroit, MI, where he attended St. Andrew’s & Benedict School, as well as, schools in the Detroit Public School system. Later, John went on to pursue a career in Auto Mechanical Repair, obtaining his certification, becoming talented in multiple areas of expertise. Eventually, John moved from Detroit, MI to Columbia, MO in the mid 1980’s, making it his permanent home. John’s tremendous love, passion, and thrill of race cars was undeniable to anyone that was blessed to know him. Throughout his career, he demonstrated his creativity and built many notable cars from scratch. However, we all know that two of them, “Goofy” and “Christine” were especially dear to him, being his all time favorites. John had an amazing, charismatic personality with an infectious laugh which touched everyone he met. John’s humor and generosity allowed him to make fast friends with anyone and to develop friendships that endured through time. John spent the majority of his life self- employed, and as a proud owner of multiple auto repair shops in Columbia throughout the years. John’s auto shops were more than a business to him and to countless others; they were a safe place to relax, enjoy his hilarious jokes, to partake in amazing BBQ and endless conversation. Truly, John touched the lives of all that were fortunate enough to know and to love him. John leaves his devoted wife, Marsha Hayes- La Fleur to celebrate and cherish his memories. John’s remarkable compassion and kind heart enabled him to share an unconditional fatherly love by birth or marriage with 7 children: Janel La Fleur of Detroit, MI, Kwame (Felecia) Baines of St. Louis, MO, Reginald (Cherish) Hayes, Damone Hayes both of Columbia, MO, Rahdika (Tristan) Swann of Stafford, VA, Ladonna Redden of San Antonio, TX, Daruis Hayes and his precious baby girl, J’na Hayes both of Columbia, Mo. Lovingly, he was the proud grandfather of 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. John also leaves to celebrate and cherish his memories, 6 sisters, Patricia Frierson of Las Vegas, NV, Mary Metcalf, Juanita Jackson, Deitra (Samuel) Crawford, all of Detroit, MI, Margaret (Richard) Small of Tucson, AZ, and Yolonda Chatman of Detroit, MI, and 1 brother, Ronald La Fleur of Washington D.C. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends to celebrate and cherish his memories. John joins his parents John and Juanita La Fleur, 2 sisters, Deborah Williams and Linda Harper, 2 brothers, Anthony and Paul La Fleur, and his oldest daughter Masean Gresham who preceded him in death into eternal life.

UPDATE: Money given today has helped us reach the goal! The Zawadzki family would like to thank all of you for your donations - and to those donating in memory of a family member who was also a veteran - your gift was especially meaningful and acknowledged.

Throughout the United States, today is known as "Giving Tuesday." Unlike "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" this day was started as an alternative way to celebrate the gift-giving traditions at Christmas time...a way to help worthwhile charities while avoiding the commercialization of the holidays. So in the spirit of the season, listen to Kenneth Zawadzki Sr.'s story. Life had never been easy for Kenneth. One of 22 children, Kenneth grew up in hard times in Chicago. At the age of 19, Kenneth answered the call to duty and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Little did he know then that Agent Orange, the herbicide used during the war, would create the cancer that would eventually be his demise. Kenneth came home from the war and started a family. In 1980, his failing eyesight prevented his ability to work and he has been on disability since that time - unfortunately the SSI program he was enrolled in does not provide burial benefits. . To accept trustee assistance, you must give up the right to have any kind of public funeral service - and his family wanted to be able to have a dignified service. The Veterans Administration is providing a free space, opening fees and marker at the Marion National Cemetery - which also saves a space for his widow's burial in the future - a very generous benefit to veterans. The family had saved a small amount of money, Cass County provides $100 for Veterans upon death and Fisher Funeral Chapel extended a Veteran's discount. Now, we are starting a Fund the Funeral account to enable friends and community members to pitch in to honor this Veteran's life. Maybe donate a couple bucks in memory of special Veterans in your life as a way of helping their fellow comrade? Your kindness is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

As some of may or may not know we have lost a love one. Deshawn was 1 of many. He lost his life to a senseless act of violence. We will be using the money we raise for his memorial service and cremation that way he will always be right next to us everyday as we keep his memory alive.