On March 13, 2026, Lowell William Hoskins died peacefully at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by the family who loved him. He was 22 years old. His passing, though gentle, has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of everyone who knew him—a void that stretches across Centralia, the small Missouri town where he grew up and made his home.
Lowell was born and raised in Missouri, and from the beginning, he carried a quiet warmth that drew people toward him. He was not the kind of person who sought attention or needed to be the center of a room. Instead, he moved through life with a gentle spirit that made others feel safe and valued simply by being in his presence.
Friends and family remember him as someone who showed up exactly when it mattered most. He had a gift for knowing when someone needed encouragement, when a situation called for a light touch, when a quiet word could make all the difference. He offered help without waiting to be asked and gave without keeping score. In Centralia and the surrounding area, Lowell became the kind of person others naturally turned to for comfort. His connections were rooted in sincerity, and the imprint of his kindness remains in the lives of everyone he touched.
William’s mother Janelle Boone and husband Patrick, as well as his father Clarence Hoskins and his wife Jackiesue, are all grieving and celebrating his life. Derek, Caleb, Brandon, Weston, Austin, C.J., Jennifer, Heidi, Jourdon, Makayla, Kathrine, Nina, and Stacy are among his siblings; he also has several nephews, nieces, and close friends. Walt and Terry-Lynn Erickson, Patrick M. Boone, and Lowell and Jean “Nanna” Sensintaffar were his grandparents.
A celebration of Lowell’s life will be held on April 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Centralia Recreation Park. It will be a time for family and friends to gather, to share stories, and to reflect on the joy he brought into their lives through his gentle ways and open heart. The setting feels right—a park in the town he called home, a place where community gathers, where laughter and remembrance can coexist. Those who attend will hold onto the memories of a young man who lived with quiet grace, and they will begin the long work of healing together.
Lowell William Hoskins was 22-years-old. He was a son, a friend, a neighbor, a presence that made Centralia feel a little warmer. He listened deeply and offered encouragement freely. He showed up when it mattered and gave without expecting anything in return. He loved animals and people with the same steady compassion. His time here was far too short, but the love he shared does not end.