Obituaries
Donna Marie Bradford
Mar 2, 2026
Donna Marie Bradford, 67, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Arrangements are pending.
Michael Wayne Ronspiez
Feb 27, 2026
Michael Wayne Ronspiez, 57, of Sedalia, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
He was born July 13, 1968, in Sedalia, son of Robert “Bob” and Donna (Wilson) Ronspiez.
As a teenager, Michael swam with the Sedalia Swim Team, ran track and cross country, and played soccer.
Michael served in the United States Army. He was the owner of...
Gary S. Bennett, Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
Gary S. Bennett, Sr., 70, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
He was born April 9, 1955 in Warwick, Rhode Island, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret “Peg” (Fagan) Bennett.
Gary grew up in Warwick and graduated from Toll Gate High School. He later married Kathleen Gardiner, and they had three children: Jessica, Gary Jr., and Kimberly.
He began...
Margie Louise Amos
Feb 24, 2026
Margie Louise Amos, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born July 15, 1942, in Benton, AR, one of six children of Carl Fred and Margie (Barrow) Blohm.
On March 27, 1961, in Harrison, AR, she married Charles Milton Amos, who preceded her in death on June 22, 2022. They shared 61...
Marilyn Leola Peterman
Feb 19, 2026
Marilyn Leola (McGinley) Peterman, 82, of Kansas City, formally of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 19, 2026. Marilyn was born March 6, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri, daughter of William Victor and Flossie Berniece (Phillips) McGinley. On March 28, 1964, in Stanberry, Missouri, she married Thomas L. Peterman and together they enjoyed 38 years of marriage. Mrs....
James Cocozza
Feb 17, 2026
James Cocozza, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born September 28, 1951, in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Louis and Mary (Eichorn) Cocozza. On July 25, 1987, in Sedalia, he married Marcia L. Alton, who survives of the home.
James was a 1969 graduate of Alton High School. He attended...
Charles Stanley Blaylock
Feb 16, 2026
Charles Stanley Blaylock, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Warsaw.
He was born October 20, 1953, in Sedalia, a son of the late Charles W. and Goldie M. (Hilt) Blaylock. He was married to Susan Bohon, who survives of the home.
Stanley was a 1973 graduate of Northwest High School in Hughesville. He was...
Ruth L. Griswold
Feb 15, 2026
Ruth Louise Griswold, age 89, of Overland Park, KS died peacefully on February 15, 2026.
She was born September 30, 1936 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of John Lloyd Waters and Lula Evelyn Steele Waters. On June 1, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart, Norman Lee Griswold. Together they enjoyed over 67 years of marriage.
Ruth graduated from Smith-Cotton High School,...
Willis G. Charles
Feb 14, 2026
Willis G. Charles, 89, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born November 17, 1936, in New Sharon, Iowa, the youngest of four children of Cyrus and Mabel (Gay) Charles.
When Willis was about ten years old, the family moved to Pettis County. He was raised in the area and graduated...
Beverly J. Bean
Feb 9, 2026
Beverly J. Bean, 90, of Hughesville, MO, passed away February 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital.
She was born October 11, 1935, to William L. Wheeler and Mary (Forth) Wheeler.
She was united in marriage to John Bean on January 6, 1956.
She is survived by one sister, Waunita Karbinas; one daughter, Debra Parker; one son, Ronald Bean; three grandchildren, Tasha Bean (Bill), Jason...
Richard Lee "Rick" Miller
Feb 8, 2026
Richard Lee Miller, 77, of Otterville, MO, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
He was born on September 6, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Louis and Violette (Siedler) Miller.
Rick honorably served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty and love...
Lisa Ann Ross
Feb 7, 2026
Lisa Ann Ross, 51, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home.
She was born May 6, 1974, in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Dennis Cramer Schirlls and Patricia C. Hillis. On March 17, 2011, she married Eric Shawn Ross, who survives of the home.
Lisa was a 1992 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked in health...
Karen Jean Stauffer
Feb 7, 2026
Karen Jean Stauffer, age 72, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away at Hospice House, in North Kansas City, Missouri of heart failure on February 7, 2026.
She was born in a doctor’s office above the dime store in Boonville, Missouri to Neoma Kathryn (Taylor) and Truman William Stauffer. When she was small, the family moved to Lupus, Missouri and lived there a...
Herschel L. McMillen, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Herschel Lee McMillen, Jr., 85, of Versailles, formerly of Farmington and Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 31, 1940, in Kansas City, the son of Herschel Lee McMillen, Sr. and Betty Jean (Howey) McMillen.
He was first married to Mary Jo (Cariddi), and...
Elizabeth A. Webb
Feb 2, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Webb, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
She was born May 1, 1940, in Amherst, OH.
On September 28, 1974, in Lorain, OH, she was united in marriage to James Edward “Jim” Webb, who preceded her in death on August 11, 2021.
Elizabeth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and valued...
Deborah Jean Gresham
Feb 1, 2026
Deborah Jean Gresham, 67, passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and unconditional love. A woman of remarkable character, Deborah was known for her quiet courage and a gentle nature that provided a sense of safety and comfort to everyone she encountered.
She was the best mom and grandma, doing everything...
Wayne Jefferson Hutcheson
Feb 1, 2026
Wayne Jefferson Hutcheson, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.
He was born on August 24, 1927, in Fairfax, OK, a son of Widdy William and Ollie Leona (Kesner) Hutcheson.
Wayne lived a life marked by service, dedication, and quiet contentment. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Charles Cline
Feb 1, 2026
Charles H. Cline, 85, of Sedalia, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.
He was born May 23, 1940, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia. A son of C. W. (Wherley) and Gladys Burford Cline of Otterville. He grew up on a farm there and was educated in the Otterville School System.
He was married to Judy M....
Elizabeth Ann Randall
Jan 30, 2026
Born March 13, 1943, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Randall, a loving wife, devoted mother and cherished grandma, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 while surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the heart of her home and the foundation of her family. As a devoted mother of five, she dedicated her life to raising her children with faith, compassion,...
Janet Gant
Jan 24, 2026
Janet L. Gant, 82, of Otterville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia, Missouri.
She was born March 2, 1943, in Job, Kentucky, the daughter of Ershel and Martha (Mills) Bowen. On March 3, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, she married Charles Gary Gant. They shared 55 years together before his passing on December 3,...
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