Obituaries
Florence M. Turner
Oct 11, 2025
Florence Margaret Turner, age 105, formerly of rural Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Ambrose Park Residential Care Facility, Cole Camp, MO. She was born on August 22, 1920, in Wilcox, MO, the only daughter of the late Ora Francis Hainline and Clara Iva (Sloan) Hainline.
Throughout her primary and secondary education, Florence rode a horse...
Barbara Anne Pile
Oct 8, 2025
Barbara Anne Pile, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
She was born August 25, 1952, in Sedalia, daughter of Wayne and Lela (Buffon) Byrd.
On December 27, 1987, at Marshall Junction, she was united in marriage to Lynn O. Pile, who preceded her in death on January 18, 2002.
Barbara worked as a...
Steven W. Gemes
Oct 7, 2025
Steven Wayne Gemes, 68, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 5, 1957, in Warsaw, the son of Donald Wayne Gemes and Yvonne Easter (Reaves) Gemes.
On April 2, 1977, in Fristoe, he was united in marriage to Jill A. Reimer, and together they were blessed with one...
Marguarite Bernice Drennon
Sep 30, 2025
Marguarite Bernice Drennon, 102, of Cole Camp, MO, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
She was born October 27, 1922, in Wayne, NE, daughter of Robert and Frances (Hogan) Forth.
Marguarite was the widow of Wanace Roy Drennon and Harry S. Jobe. She is survived by three children, Edsel H. Drennon, of Edwards, Marlene B. Vitti, of Village of Loch Lloyd, and Rita...
Ricky W. Barnett
Sep 30, 2025
Ricky Wayne Barnett, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1965, in Marshfield, MO, son of Willard Leo and Lizzie Audrey Lorene (Lewis) Barnett.
Ricky was an outdoorsman, finding peace and joy in nature. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting, fishing, and hunting. An avid collector, he had a particular interest in antiques. Ricky...
Chester Clyde Plummer
Sep 29, 2025
Chester Clyde Plummer, 80, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife, Betty, by his side, on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.
He was born December 10, 1944, in Nebraska City, NE, son of the late Cheney Plummer and Claire (Owens) Plummer Gray.
Chester was a 1963 graduate of North Platte High School in North...
Dixie S. Edwards
Sep 23, 2025
Dixie See Edwards, 86, of Otterville, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at E.W. Thompson Health & Rehab Center.
She was born July 3, 1939 in Lincoln, MO, daughter of the late Willard and Orpha (See) Owens. On December 28, 1980, she married Homer Dale Edwards who preceded her in death on July 29, 2025.
Dixie dedicated 32 years to teaching elementary...
Dixie W. Meyer
Sep 19, 2025
Dixie W. Meyer, 81, of Otterville, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born November 7, 1943, in Pleasant Hill, the third of four daughters of David Richard and Verna (Maness) Kruse. On January 6, 1962, she was united in marriage to Harry William Meyer, who preceded her in death on February 28,...
Jose Guadalupe Lemus
Sep 11, 2025
José Guadalupe Lemus, de 86 años, residente de LaMonte, falleció el jueves 11 de septiembre de 2025 en el Hospital Universitario de Columbia.
Nació el 27 de marzo de 1939 en Michoacán, México, hijo de los difuntos Ángel Lemus y Florentina Lemus Martínez. El 2 de enero de 1975, contrajo matrimonio con Juliana Martínez, quien le sobrevive.
José fue un esposo, padre...
Stacey L. Morrison
Sep 9, 2025
Stacey Lea Morrison, 43, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on September 11, 1981, in Clinton, MO, a daughter of Eddie and Roxane (Hutton) Barnes. On May 22, 2004, in Sedalia, MO, she married Danny Morrison who survives of the home.
Stacey was a 1999 graduate of Warsaw High School, where...
Laura Jill Woodruff
Sep 8, 2025
Laura Jill Woodruff, 72, of Otterville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at her home.
Jill's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Garry Lee Brashear, Sr.
Sep 8, 2025
Garry Lee Brashear, Sr., born December 14, 1940, to Dorothy Lass and Louis Brashear in Jackson County, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025.
Leaving behind a sister Dorothy Jean Sawyers, a daughter Tammy Kiger of Indiana, 3 sons Bruce Brashear (Kim) of Tennessee, Brian Brashear (Donna) of Missouri, Garry Brashear Jr (Shari) of Missouri. Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, as...
Virginia K. Peterson
Sep 8, 2025
Virginia Kay Peterson, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Rest Haven Health Care Center.
She was born August 2, 1946, in Sedalia, daughter of Lawrence and Virginia (Roberts) Prine.
On October 27, 1969, in Sedalia, she was married to Roger A. Peterson, who survives of the home.
Mrs. Peterson was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was employed...
Mary V. Gaylord
Sep 3, 2025
Mary V. Gaylord, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.
She was born July 6, 1943, the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Wheeler) Ridenour.
Family was the center of Mary’s life. In her younger years, she was the life of the party, often behind the wheel of her sports cars, and...
Tina Louise Chilcoat
Sep 2, 2025
Tina Louise Chilcoat, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2025.
Born to Margaret and Leonard F. Chilcoat, Tina grew up in Sedalia alongside her brother, Leonard E. Chilcoat. She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1985.
Tina was the devoted mother of Brandon and Corey Chilcoat and was known as a second mother to many others who were welcomed into...
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...
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