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.

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from H.T. May & Son Funeral Home 🍁

As we gather with family and friends today, our hearts are full of gratitude for the community we are honored to serve. For 114 years, your trust has been one of our greatest blessings, and we never take it for granted.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1

From our family to yours, may your day be filled with peace, reflection, and the comfort of those you hold dear.

David Lee Jackson, 63, passed away at his home in Columbia, Missouri, on November 10, 2025. He was born on March 13, 196...
11/26/2025

David Lee Jackson, 63, passed away at his home in Columbia, Missouri, on November 10, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1962, in Lexington, Missouri, to Roberta and Harley Jackson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Paul AMR Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be...

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Phyllis Brawley, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. A memorial s...
11/18/2025

Phyllis Brawley, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at HT May & Son Funeral Home in Boonville at 1:00 PM.

Phyllis Marie Brawley, 71, of Mid-Missouri, passed away on November 12,...

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James Allen Kelly, 74, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Boone...
11/17/2025

James Allen Kelly, 74, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, James lived a life worth celebrating.

Born on...

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Carl Marvin Ginter, 62, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 3rd at his home in Columbia.  Celebration ...
11/15/2025

Carl Marvin Ginter, 62, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 3rd at his home in Columbia. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 1pm at H.T May and Sons Funeral Home in Boonville, Missouri.

Carl was born on July 6th, 1963, in Kansas City, KS, to...

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Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your c...
11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage, dedication, and love for freedom remind us all what it means to serve something greater than ourselves.

From the May family and all of us at H.T. May & Son Funeral Home, we say thank you. We are forever grateful for your service and for the example you set for future generations.

May we never take your sacrifice for granted.

Heather Dahm, 47, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Friday,  November 7, 2025, at her home. Graveside service will be held...
11/10/2025

Heather Dahm, 47, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her home. Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Green Acres Cemetery at 3:30 PM.

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

Michelle Ficarra, 60, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital....
11/06/2025

Michelle Ficarra, 60, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Westport cemetery in Westport, IN, at 2pm.

Michelle Ficarra (Asher) passed away on November 2nd, 2025 at 60...

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11/01/2025
10/31/2025

Graveside Service for Sherry Chapman

Duran Jones, 38, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be ...
10/31/2025

Duran Jones, 38, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the church.

Duran Tramell Jones,...

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