Obituaries
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...
Juana D. Espinoza
Aug 12, 2026
Juana D. Espinoza, de 79 años, de Marshall, falleció el miércoles 12 de agosto de 2026, en The Living Center de Marshall.
El velorio se llevará a cabo de 9:00 a 11:00 a.m. el sábado 22 de agosto de 2026, en la Iglesia Católica St. Peter de Marshall.
La Misa de Exequias Cristianas se celebrará a las 11:00 a.m. el sábado 22...
Elijah P. Scott
Aug 10, 2026
Elijah Paul Scott, 45, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born May 6, 1981, in North Kansas City, the son of Bernice and Sheryl Davidson.
Elijah was a private person who enjoyed collecting things, especially Power Rangers. He also liked Lilo & Stitch and had an extensive collection of sneakers. He...
Charles Robert Boggs
Aug 8, 2026
Charles Robert Boggs, 90, of Otterville, MO, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Columbia, MO.
Charles was born on August 18, 1935, in St. Petersburg, Missouri, a son of James Elmer and Cora Mae (Boggs) Wilkerson. On September 18, 1964, in La Monte, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sharon Huddleston. Together they shared many years of love, faithfulness,...
Jane E. Eckert
Aug 5, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Eckert, 89, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community, surrounded by her family.
Jane was born on July 21, 1937, in Rochester, New York, to John Thomann and Alma (Streb) Thomann. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1955 and went on to build a long career as a secretary.
Jane married...
David Allen "Gomer" White
Jul 31, 2026
David Allen “Gomer” White 77, of Cameron, MO, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.
David was born on May 28, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, a son of John Thomas and Shirley Mae (Wiemholt) White. On March 20, 2025, in Maysville, MO, he married Joyce Carol Rehbock who survives of the home.
David devoted his...
William M. Turner
Jul 31, 2026
William (Bill) M. Turner, age 75, passed away July 31, 2026, in Sedalia, Missouri in the presence of his loving and proud family. His passing came after a fight with cancer which he approached like everything else in his life, with selflessness and courage. Given time for reflection he wished to pass on the following message to his many family,...
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