Obituaries
Ronald Eugene Bales
Sep 6, 2026
Ronald Eugene Bale, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home.
He was born February 16, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of the late Louis Edward and Betty Jean (Schick) Bale.
In his younger years, Ronald enjoyed fishing. He lived a simple life and enjoyed smoking cigarettes, watching television and riding his motor scooter.
Survivors include five sisters, Barbara...
Sherry L. Vinson
Sep 6, 2026
Sherry Lynn (Hendrickson) Vinson, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center.
She was born March 15, 1957, in Sedalia, daughter of Robert E. and Lela May (Stephenson) Hendrickson.
On June 8, 1973, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Randy M. Vinson.
Sherry worked several jobs when she was young, including counter girl at KooKoo’s, Levi...
Mike Smethers
Sep 6, 2026
Charles Michael “Mike” Smethers, 81, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Sunday night, September 6, 2026, at his home.
He was born August 9, 1945, in Sedalia, the only son of Charles W. and Esther (Mitchell) Smethers. He had four sisters, Lynda, Andra, Marilyn, and Nancy.
On June 10, 1967, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sherry Murray. They were blessed...
Eugene Samuel Kropf
Sep 6, 2026
Eugene Samuel Kropf, son of Joe and Alice Kropf, was born August 10, 1943.
He passed away Sunday evening, September 6, 2026, at his home near Hughesville, MO, at the age of 83 years and 27 days.
Eugene was united in marriage to Luella May Knox on June 23, 1963. They shared the joys and sorrows of married life for over 63...
Juan Nicolas Malaga
Sep 5, 2026
Juan Nicolas Malaga, de 36 años, de Marshall, falleció el sábado 5 de septiembre de 2026, en North Kansas City Hospital.
Nació el 28 de julio de 1990, en Veracruz, México, hijo de Braulio Malaga Temich y Francisca Sixtega Fiscal.
Juan trabajó como chef en Bloomfield’s Restaurant. Disfrutaba pescar, cuidar el jardín y pasar tiempo en su pueblo, donde cuidaba sus vacas....
Marilyn J. Hunnell
Sep 4, 2026
Marilyn Jeane Hunnell, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home.
She was born July 4, 1936, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Marion E. and Leona B. (Atkinson) Latham.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Paul O. Hunnell; her parents; a stepdaughter, Vanessa Batchelor; a brother, James Latham; and a great-nephew, Nathan Decker.
Survivors include two sons,...
Roland Glenn Wade
Sep 4, 2026
Roland Glenn Wade was born on August 30, 1937 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Hazel Marian Nuckols Wade and Ashley Brookshire Wade. He was the younger brother of Richard Neil Wade, Marian Brooks Whitehouse, and Margaret Ann Wade.
Roland grew up under the guidance and tutelage of Ms. Lyda M. Burress, a longtime principal of Broadway Elementary School in Sedalia. He attended...
Archie "Paul" Landes, Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Archie “Paul” Landes, Jr., 78, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026.
He was born January 28, 1948, in Sedalia, the son of Archie Paul Landes, Sr. and Dorothy Genevieve (Vansell) Landes.
In 2004, in Kansas City, he married Lee Parish.
Paul served honorably in the United States Navy as a medic. He began his career as a teacher before becoming a...
Ramona Jean Newman
Sep 2, 2026
Ramona Jean Newman, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1954, to Gayle and June Brooks.
Ramona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to her beloved husband, Robert Joe Newman, for 12 years. Their love for one another was deeply cherished, and Ramona was so very loved...
Cynthia R. Brodersen
Aug 30, 2026
Cynthia Raylene (Burns) Brodersen, 88, was born in Syracuse MO on March 5, 1938 and passed away on August 30, 2026 in Kirkwood, MO. She was the only child of Ray and Gladys (Walters) Burns.
Cynthia’s early years were in Syracuse, Mo before moving to the farm just north of Syracuse in 1953. After high school graduation in 1955, she attended...
Georgia Belle Soldan
Aug 29, 2026
Georgia Belle Soldan, 87, of Smithton, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born April 7, 1939, in Neosho, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sewell) Simmons. On June 15, 1956 in Salina, KS, she married Daniel Soldan who preceded her in death on October 24, 2003.
Georgia was a devoted member of Smithton...
Michael Wayne Blum
Aug 26, 2026
Michael Wayne Blum, age 70, of Sedalia, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 26th, having been deeply loved by his family and friends.
Michael was born on March 20, 1956, in Glencoe, Minnesota, to his loving parents, Donald and Marianna Blum. He grew up in Stewart, Minnesota, alongside his precious siblings, Anthony, Carolyn,...
Juan Nuci Villegas
Aug 26, 2026
Juan Nuci Villegas, de 93 años, de Sedalia, falleció el miércoles 26 de agosto de 2026, en su hogar.
Nació el 4 de noviembre de 1932, en Ahuiran, Michoacán, México, hijo de Protocio Nuci Martínez y Anastacia Villegas Flores.
Juan estaba casado con Candelaria Estrada Silva.
Sirvió en el ejército mexicano. Prestó servicio en los Estados Unidos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial a...
Willard E. "Bill" DeHaven
Aug 24, 2026
Willard E. “Bill” DeHaven, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab.
He was born September 5, 1929, in Sedalia, one of five children of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven.
On August 16, 1953, in Sedalia, he married Gloria Ann Bettise, who preceded him in death on March 22, 2021.
Bill grew up in Sedalia and...
Roy Lee Logan
Aug 23, 2026
Roy Lee Logan, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 8, 1936, in Sedalia, the son of the late Ruben James and Dorothy Viola (Spires) Logan. On August 17, 1979, in Sedalia, he married Lila Pearl Reine, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2026.
Roy served his country honorably in...
Darren E. Stratton
Aug 18, 2026
Darren E. Stratton, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 2, 1961, in Richmond, the son of the late Kenneth G. and June (Gorham) Stratton. On March 26, 2003, in Sedalia, he married Tammara Resa, who survives of the home.
Darren was a 1979 graduate of Richmond High School....
Sharon Kay Vannoy
Aug 16, 2026
Sharon Kay (Berry) Vannoy, 77, formerly of Hughesville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Regent Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas. Her final moments included love and hugs from her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
She was born April 22, 1949, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the third daughter of the late Willis Keith and Opal Irene (Seley) Berry....
James Arthur Burnworth
Aug 16, 2026
James Arthur “Jimi” Burnworth, 46, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026.
He was born October 24, 1979, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Donald Shrock and Pauletta Burnworth.
Jimi had a natural way with children. Although he did not have children of his own, he shared close relationships with his younger cousins and enjoyed spending time with them. He...
Arthur A. Fry
Aug 12, 2026
Arthur Allen Fry, 94, of Otterville, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
He was born on January 16, 1932, in Otterville, to the late Vincil and Willa (Witcig) Fry. He was the first born of three children. He was preceded in death by his two siblings, Mary Fry Ellison and J.D. Fry. He never lived more than three miles from...
Shirley L. Moriarty
Aug 12, 2026
Shirley Moriarty, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at E.W. Thompson Health & Rehab Center.
She was born March 28, 1936, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Simon) Burnett. On January 12, 1957, in Sedalia, she married Patrick T. Moriarty, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2026.
Shirley was a 1954 graduate of...
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