Obituaries
Lyle Leo Felten
Oct 17, 2026
Lyle Leo Felten, 98, of Warrensburg, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.
He was born January 26, 1928, in Clear Creek, the son of the late Anthony M. and Regina T. (Knedgen) Felten. On October 14, 1950, in Clifton City, he married Patricia Jean Gramlich, who preceded him in death on...
Clara Mae Moore
Oct 15, 2026
Clara Mae Gehlken Moore, 104, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
She was born September 13, 1922, in Smithton, the fifth of eight children born to Joseph and Lula (Williams) Gehlken. On November 8, 1943, in Sedalia, she married Charles T. Moore, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2013.
Clara attended Smithton School. Growing...
Glenn E. Waggoner
Oct 15, 2026
Glenn Edward Waggoner, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with inurnment to follow at Memorial Park...
Billy G. "Bill" Schilb
Oct 13, 2026
Billy Glenn Schilb, 98, of Bentonville, AR, formerly of Otterville, MO, passed away in Bentonville on October 13, 2026. Billy was born at his family home in Otterville, MO on October 9, 1928, to Abraham Lincoln Schilb and Velma Armenta (Decker) Schilb.
Billy (more commonly known as Bill) grew up in Otterville and graduated from Otterville High School in 1946. He...
David A. Moore
Oct 9, 2026
David A. Moore, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 20, 1938, in Kansas City, the only child of Frank Archillies Moore and Callie Ann (Nelson) Moore.
On June 19, 1959, in Florence, he was united in marriage to Rhoda S. Bretall. Together, they raised three children, John, Rebecca,...
Jared D. Greenamyre
Oct 8, 2026
Jared D. Greenamyre, 64, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
He was born November 14, 1961, in Winner, South Dakota, the son of Dale and Virginia (Gran) Greenamyre, and grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas. On August 4, 1990, he married Sandra Stearns, who survives.
Jared developed a passion for aviation at an early age, an...
Ruth Allee
Oct 8, 2026
Ruth Allee, 90, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026, at Loving Arms Memory Care.
She was born December 2, 1935, in Fortuna, the daughter of Glenn and Katie (Moore) Fisher. She graduated from Otterville High School in 1955.
On May 6, 1955, in Otterville, Ruth was united in marriage to Ray Allee. Together, they...
Briseida Pineda
Oct 7, 2026
Briseida Pineda, de 20 años, de Lincoln, falleció el martes 7 de octubre de 2026, en el Hospital de la Universidad de Missouri en Columbia.
Nació el 14 de febrero de 2006, en Marshall.
La velación se llevará a cabo de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. el martes 13 de octubre de 2026, en Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Ave., Sedalia,...
Efigenia Sandoval de Berganza
Sep 30, 2026
Efigenia Sandoval de Berganza, de 62 años, de Sedalia, falleció el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026 en su hogar, rodeada de su familia.
Nació el 15 de noviembre de 1963 en Santa Ana, El Salvador, hija de Felipe Sandoval y Amalia Margarita Batres.
Efigenia estuvo casada con Ismael Berganza, y juntos criaron a tres hijas. La familia era el centro de...
Linda Lee Davis
Sep 29, 2026
Linda Lee Davis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her home.
She was born September 8, 1945, in Britt, IA, daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Reynolds) Thompson. She was married to the love of her life, Buddy Davis, until his passing in 1999.
She was raised in Britt, Iowa, and moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, in the...
Dianna Lynn Waterfield
Sep 26, 2026
Dianna Lynn Waterfield, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026.
She was born March 23, 1958, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of the late Donald W. and Della L. (Schrader) Waterfield.
Diana grew up in a military family and had the opportunity to live in and experience several places throughout her life, including California, Michigan, England, and France.
Diana was truly...
Caren Bernice Klein
Sep 26, 2026
Caren Bernice Klein, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.
She was born August 29, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Norman C. and Betty (Bobbitt) Worthley.
Caren graduated from Stover High School in May 1968. On May 25, 1968, she married Billy Ray Klein at Florence United Methodist...
Donald Lee Propheter
Sep 20, 2026
Donald Lee “Don” Propheter, 82, of LaMonte, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 20, at his home.
He was born at home, on September 2, 1944 to William Junior and Alice Elizabeth (Flint) Propheter in Wathena, Kansas. On September 30, 1966, he married Patricia Lee Bledsoe at the Dearborn Baptist Church.
Donald graduated from Wathena High School in Wathena, Kansas in 1963 where...
Martha Jo Doogs
Sep 14, 2026
Martha Jo Doogs, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born November 9, 1934, in Bahner, one of nine children of the late Joseph B. and Helen M. (Weller) Klein. On January 5, 1951, at St. John Church in Bahner, she married William V. Doogs, who preceded her in death on November...
David H. Collins
Sep 13, 2026
David Hunter Collins, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026.
He was born January 27, 1961, in St. Louis County, the son of Lewis T. and June M. (Schaefer) Collins.
David enjoyed music, playing guitar, and working on old cars. He was highly intelligent and had a great sense of humor.
Surviving are his wife, Ramona; a brother, Howard Collins; a...
Deanie Stickney
Sep 12, 2026
Dorothy Dean “Deanie” Stickney, 87, of Sedalia, passed away early Saturday morning, September 12, 2026.
She was born September 8, 1939, in Sedalia, the daughter of Howard McCallister and Earlene (Eakins). She was raised by Earlene and Orville Perkins.
Deanie was a 1957 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked in medical services for many years and most recently worked at Total...
Jerry G. Lappat
Sep 9, 2026
Jerry G. Lappat, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born October 4, 1965, in Sedalia, the son of the late Cecil and Frances Maxine (Shoemaker) Lappat.
Jerry was a hard worker and a caring person who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed spending time...
Ronald Eugene Bale
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...
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