Obituaries
Pearl C. Hayes
Aug 31, 2025
Pearl Catherine Hayes, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 11, 1939, in Pettis County, daughter of Raymond and Martha (Allcorn) Ditzfeld.
On May 29, 1965, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James “Wayne” Hayes, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2007.
Pearl was a 1957 graduate of Sweet Springs...
Leanna M. Wyrick
Aug 29, 2025
Leanna Marie Wyrick, 51, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
She was born November 29, 1973, in Kansas City, KS, a daughter of Ronald Swafford and Connie M. (Church) Stafford. On June 15, 1991, in Eldon, she was united in marriage to Gregory A. Wyrick, Sr.
Leanna’s life was centered around...
Cheryl L. Curry
Aug 28, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Curry, 60, of Clifton City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 7, 1964, in Sedalia, the daughter of Cecil G. and Frances M. (Shoemaker) Lappat. On November 24, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Fredrick T. Curry.
Cheryl devoted her life to her family. She had a loving,...
Muriel Anne Jackson
Aug 27, 2025
Muriel Anne Jackson, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Rest Haven Health Center.
She was born November 23, 1944, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Annie Laurie Elliston.
Muriel worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years and was devoted to caring for others. She was a loving mother to three boys and a woman of strong...
Karen L. Holman
Aug 18, 2025
Karen Lea Holman, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Rest Haven Retirement Home.
She was born February 16, 1942, in Kansas City, KS, daughter of George A. Jr. and Eleanor H. (Olson) Schlosser.
On June 16, 1962, she was married to Loy Holman, and this union was blessed with two children, Curt and Christy.
Karen was a 1960...
Deborah A. Agnew
Aug 17, 2025
Deborah Ann Agnew, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 28, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of Joseph and Elsie Boucher.
On December 13, 1980, she was married to Stephen Agnew.
Deborah worked as a medical technologist for over 45 years.
Her life centered around her children and her grandchildren whom she loved...
Wendell Walter Webner
Aug 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wendell Walter Webner “Walt" Walt a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, family man, and vibrant soul, passed away on Aug 14th at 2:22am. He told us several times that day that his number was 2. Walt was an extraordinary individual whose infectious happiness and zest for life touched everyone he met. A man of...
Morris L. Brown
Aug 13, 2025
Morris Lee “Brownie” Brown, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 22, 1933, in New Castle, IN, a son of Lee and Jessie (Smith) Brown. On September 12, 1954, in Sedalia, he married Jacqueline J. “Jody” (Bingaman) Brown, and together they raised three daughters: Bonita, Tina and Holly.
Morris grew up in New...
Charles E. Schlagel
Aug 10, 2025
Charles E. Schlagel, 79, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center in Sedalia.
No services are planned.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.
Mitch Dean Sisemore
Aug 7, 2025
Mitch Dean Sisemore, 28, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 29, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Matthew and Christina (Clawson) Sisemore.
He was most recently employed at Hardee's in Sedalia, where he was known for his hard work and positive attitude.
Mitch had a variety of interests that brought him joy,...
Mary Ellen Young
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Ellen Young, 95, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.
She was born on September 25, 1929, in Roseland, Missouri, the daughter of Hershel Francis and Lucille Belle (Wood) Parks.
On February 1, 1948, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Douglas Clay Young, who preceded her in...
Lori J. Sholly
Aug 5, 2025
Lori J. Johnson Sholly, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.
She was born the fourth child, and only girl, to Mitchell and “Betty” (Spitzbarth) Johnson. She was born and raised in Cherokee, Iowa.
She graduated High School in May 1978. She then went on to attend LeMars School of Cosmetology, graduating May of 1979,...
Viola Gordon
Aug 4, 2025
Viola Gordon, 96, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home on the farm, surrounded by her family.
She was born October 22, 1928, in Cole County, on the family farm, the third of four daughters of J. Henry and C. Hulda (Goldammer) Fischer.
Viola was baptized on November 18, 1928, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...
Catherine Anne Lamm
Aug 4, 2025
Catherine Anne Lamm, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home.
She was born on September 26, 1930, in Washington, D.C. a daughter of James and Evelyn (Lohr) Mentges. On March 4, 1950, in Washington, D.C. she married Beasmore Lamm who preceded her in death on November 25, 2009.
Anne worked briefly for the Immigration Services after high...
Adam Hill
Jul 29, 2025
Adam Hill passed away in Sedalia Missouri, on July 29th 2025.
He was born to Betty Jean Hill on January 25th 1978. Adam leaves behind many loved ones, including a daughter Alexis Logan Reinertsen, his 5 siblings David Paul Hill, Ziggy Hill, Marlana Jean Provance, Mary Lee Gill, and Jimmie Laura Shaddox, along with countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Adam was...
Dale Edwards
Jul 29, 2025
Homer Dale Edwards, 87, of Otterville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.
He was born January 15, 1938, in Edwards, son of Clyde Bennett and Golda Opal (Howard) Edwards.
Dale attended Globe School east of Lincoln as a child. He was a 1956 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School.
He joined the Army after the Korean War and...
William A. Carver
Jul 27, 2025
William A. Carver (Bill) of Florence, MO passed away July 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Sedalia, MO. He was the son of Harlin A. Carver and Lela Mae Thompson Carver of Florence, MO.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Shirley J. Carver of Florence MO; and by two children: his son, Rusty...
Betty E. Modde
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, nana, and friend, Betty Elizabeth Modde, who passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family.
Born on October 12, 1950, in Eloy, Arizona, Betty was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Vaughn. She was also...
Connie M. Stafford
Jul 21, 2025
Connie M. Stafford, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born October 28, 1954, in Kansas, the daughter of the late Ezra and Arlene (Pettit) Church.
Connie dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a certified nurse’s assistant for many years. Outside of work, she found joy in the...
Matthew A. Burkett
Jul 21, 2025
Matthew A. Burkett, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 1, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Bruce and Donna (Grosswiler) Burkett. On May 12, 1990, in Avondale, Arizona, he was united in marriage to Claudene Williams, who survives of the home.
Matthew worked as a glazier for much of his life,...
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