Obituaries

Paul H. Nieder

Paul H. Nieder

Oct 27, 2025

Paul Hugo Nieder finished his final journey on October 27, 2025. Paul was born November 13, 1940 in Lawrence, Kansas. He was raised on a farm near Lone Star, Kansas. His parents, Alta and Hugo Nieder preceded him in death as did his niece, Betsy Dunlap, his aunt and uncle, Mabel and Carl Nieder; and several other members of his...

William "Bill" B. Rabourn, Sr.

William "Bill" B. Rabourn, Sr.

Oct 26, 2025

William Bradley "Bill" Rabourn, Sr, 90, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Bill was born on November 30, 1934, in Sedalia, MO, the only child of Jesse and Evelyn (Bradley) Rabourn. On November 1, 2003, at the Celebration Center in Sedalia, he married Betty "Pat" (Higgins) Martin who survives of the home.

Bill...

Donna Rae Blake

Donna Rae Blake

Oct 25, 2025

Donna Rae Blake, 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia, Missouri.

She was born July 18, 1951, in Council Bluffs, the daughter of Cecil and Patricia Emerine.

Donna studied culinary arts and worked for many years as a chef at the Best Western Crossroads, where she shared her talent and love...

Bobbie R. Pringle-Wolfe

Bobbie R. Pringle-Wolfe

Oct 23, 2025

Bobbie Rene Pringle-Wolfe, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 9, 1966, in Sedalia, daughter of Dennis and Betty Pringle.

Bobbie devoted her life to caring for others. She worked in healthcare as a certified med tech and was a longtime employee of Bristol Manor. Her kindness and compassion touched many lives. Family...

Burna Dean DeWitt

Burna Dean DeWitt

Oct 17, 2025

Burna Dean DeWitt, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.

She was born April 7, 1927, in Benton County, daughter of the late Arthur I. and Maud (Dickerson) Chancellor. On September 6, 1964, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Homer W. DeWitt, who preceded her in death on January 31, 1977.

Burna Dean was widowed while her children...

Charlene Patricia Ferguson

Charlene Patricia Ferguson

Oct 15, 2025

Charlene P. “Pat” Ferguson, 87, of Green Ridge, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born August 28, 1938, in La Monte, a daughter of the late Lawrence Paul and Mary Helena (Meyer) Klein. On September 27, 1958, at St. John Church in Bahner, she married Charles Zimmerschied, and to this union two children were...

Kandie Lyn Slivkov Littlepage Hunt

Kandie Lyn Slivkov Littlepage Hunt

Oct 15, 2025

Kandie Lyn Slivkov Littlepage Hunt, 64, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born on November 20, 1960, in San Jose, CA, a daughter of Robert and Shirley (Hollis) Slivkov.

Kandie graduated from Alameda High School and later earned her MedTech Certificate. She devoted her life to caring for others. She worked for 20...

Florence M. Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...