Obituaries
Gary Dean Marcum
Nov 16, 2025
Gary Dean Marcum, age 79, loving brother, uncle, and friend to many passed away peacefully after gracing the Earth with his presence for exactly 79 years. Gary went to his eternal home in heaven on his 79th birthday after having each of his family sing him ‘Happy Birthday’. Gary was born November 16, 1946 in Otterville to the late Jake...
E. Vaughn Hart
Nov 16, 2025
Edward “Vaughn” Hart of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2025 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Vaughn, an only child, was born on January 3rd, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. Vaughn grew up in Clinton, Missouri and was baptized in the Clinton United Methodist Church. Always ambitious from a young age, Vaughn achieved the highest honor in the Boy...
Donald Ray Nichols
Nov 12, 2025
Donald Ray Nichols, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born December 5, 1944, in Boonville, the son of the late Robert Junior and Mildred A. (Hooper) Nichols. On November 25, 1977, at Memorial Baptist Church in Nelson, he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Cairer, who survives of the home.
Donald...
David Joseph Calderon
Nov 2, 2025
David Joseph Calderon, 67, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.
He was born February 6, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Erma Lopez. On January 10, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Amanda Patterson, who survives of the home.
David was born and raised in...
John R. Shanahan
Oct 28, 2025
John Raymond “Jack” Shanahan, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.
He was born September 15, 1934, in Britton, South Dakota, son of the late Raymond Sylvester and Esther (Dittel) Shanahan. On October 1, 1958, in San Diego, California, he married the love of his life, Shirley Joan Farnam, who...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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