The Tigers flipped their usual script in 2022, using a punishing defense to win another region title while a usually-potent offense struggled through its toughest season under head coach Sid Maxwell.
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Word has been received here of the passing of former resident Melody Garnett Parry, 59, of Columbia, who passed away May 23 at BCJ Hospital in St. Louis. She attended elementary school here when her mother, Maxine, taught at Jamestown School and her father, Rodney Garnett, owned and operated what was previously Steiner s John Deere dealership on Mill Street. In addition to her father, Melody is survived by her husband, Fred Parry, of the home; two sons, Nick and Max; two sisters, Christy Garnett and Leanne Peace and husband, Jack; one brother, Scott Garnett; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place beginning at noon June 10 at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 Ninth Street, Columbia, with a Celebration of Life and Homecoming at 2 p.m.