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.

02/18/2026

Our Columbia phone line (573-443-2273) is down temporarily. Please call us at 660-882-5404.

Christina Ann Fisher, 46, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her mother home.  Funeral servic...
02/14/2026

Christina Ann Fisher, 46, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her mother home.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 24, at 1pm at the H.T May and Sons Funeral Home, visitation will be from 12-1 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Midway Locust Grove...

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James Robert  "Mudbone" Logan, 70, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. A visitation w...
02/12/2026

James Robert "Mudbone" Logan, 70, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Luke United Methodist Church from 10-12PM.

James Robert “Mudbone” Logan, 70, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully...

Read the obituary of James Robert Logan from Boonville, MO. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

02/10/2026

In lieu of flowers, help us carry on Teresa's legacy by giving to Teresa Celebration of Life.

Teresa Kennedy, 55, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fre...
02/10/2026

Teresa Kennedy, 55, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown, MO. Arrangements are pending.

The family of Teresa Kennedy is planning a Celebration of Life to honor her memory and the love she shared with so many. During this...

Read the obituary of Teresa Kennedy from Boonville, MO. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

02/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to H.T. May & Sons Funeral Home for generously sponsoring Mrs. White’s fifth grade classroom during our Second Annual David Barton PTA Walk-a-Thon!

Your support of our David Barton students and belief in our mission truly makes a difference. This year, funds raised are being invested directly into our PE program and Project Playground, helping create more opportunities for students to stay active, grow stronger, and enjoy meaningful play.

We are so grateful for community partners like you who continue to show up for our Pirates. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our school! 💙🏴‍☠️

Rhonda Hayes, 59, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Se...
02/05/2026

Rhonda Hayes, 59, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Marshall. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church.

Rhonda...

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Linda (Linn) Jean Lewis, 77, of Columbia, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord January 23, 2026, in Boonville, Missou...
02/03/2026

Linda (Linn) Jean Lewis, 77, of Columbia, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord January 23, 2026, in Boonville, Missouri.

Born on December 3, 1948 in Moline, Illinois, Linn was the oldest child of Roy Glenn Lewis and Margaret Jean (Ferguson) Lewis. The family moved back to Trenton, Missouri in...

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We’re Honored to Partner with Serenity Passage At HT May & Son Funeral Home, we believe every family deserves compassion...
02/03/2026

We’re Honored to Partner with Serenity Passage

At HT May & Son Funeral Home, we believe every family deserves compassionate support at every step of life’s most meaningful moments — including the sacred journey toward the end of life.

That’s why we’re proud to share our partnership with Serenity Passage, a trusted provider of end-of-life doula services right here in Mid-Missouri. A death doula offers non-medical, personalized support — emotional, practical, and spiritual — for individuals nearing the end of life and the families who love them. 

Serenity Passage provides compassionate, non-medical end-of-life doula services in Columbia, Missouri and Mid-Missouri.

02/03/2026

In lieu of flowers, help us carry on Christina's legacy by giving to Christina Celebration of life.

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