Obituaries
Virginia Palmer
Jul 29, 2026
Virginia Palmer, 99, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home.
She was born April 1, 1927, in Smithton, one of eight children of George Franklin Oswald and Margaret (Bishop) Oswald. She attended Excelsior Grade School, Byberry Grade School near Otterville, and graduated from Syracuse High School. At the age of 11, she joined Walnut Grove Methodist Church.
On April...
Lisa A. Whiteman
Jul 26, 2026
Lisa Ann Whiteman, 57, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home.
She was born March 6, 1969, in Minot, North Dakota, daughter of Jimmy and Phoebe (Dotson) Moore.
Lisa loved animals and treasured the companionship of her pets. She enjoyed watching cooking videos, watching movies with Tommy, and treating herself to ice cream, her favorite comfort...
Bill Dow
Jul 21, 2026
William Roy “Bill” Dow, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg.
Bill was born on March 11, 1952, in Sedalia, Missouri, a son of Lee Ernest, Sr. and Esther Matilda (Mittelhauser) Dow.
For many years, Bill worked for Fantasia Confections in Sedalia, and later worked as a meat cutter at Alwell's in Warrensburg...
Robert D. Hayden
Jul 20, 2026
Robert Dean Hayden was born on December 4, 1937 to William E. Hayden and Helen V. Hayden of Kansas City, Missouri. Bob was the oldest of four children whose early years growing up were during WWII where he helped his mom get groceries in his wagon with war ration stamps. Bob grew up on Brighton Street in Kansas City and...
Harrold A. Hunsaker
Jul 19, 2026
Harrold Andrew Hunsaker, 66, of Sedalia, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Rest Haven Health Care Center, where he had resided for the past eleven years.
He was born September 7, 1959, in Sedalia, the son of Gordon Douglas Hunsaker and Betty Lavern (Lindsey) Hunsaker.
Harrold worked for several years at Quaker Windows in Freeburg, Missouri. He also spent time traveling to...
Michael L. Schuber
Jul 15, 2026
Michael Leo Schuber, 74, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, near Hughesville.
He was born June 11, 1952, in Sedalia, the son of James Leo Schuber and Helen Pauline “Nellie” (Morarity) Schuber.
Mike was a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School. In 1974, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Central Missouri State University,...
Gary Neal Jones
Jul 10, 2026
Gary Neal Jones, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home.
Gary was born on October 14, 1938, in Pulaski County, Missouri, a son of Cornelius Mackney and Edna Marie (Hensley) Jones.
On June 13, 1959, in Irving, Texas, he was united in marriage to Janet Jean Westphalen. Together they shared a loving marriage that spanned more than...
Lila Pearl Logan
Jul 7, 2026
Lila Pearl Logan, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 23, 1941, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Robert and Alma (Weaver) Reine. On August 17, 1979, in Sedalia, she married Roy Logan, who survives of the home.
Lila was a faithful member of Sedalia Community of Christ. She devoted...
Veda Rae Nickell Anderson
Jul 4, 2026
Veda Rae Nickell Anderson, 93, of Sedalia, formerly of Jameson, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.
She was born September 12, 1932, in Grundy County, Missouri, a daughter of the late Albert and Flossie Enola (Mitchell) McCulley. On December 24, 1950, she married Elles Gene "Bud" Nickell, who preceded her in death on February 17, 2000. On January 1, 2001, she...
Karen K. Berry
Jul 3, 2026
Karen Kay Berry, age 71, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed peacefully into eternal life on July 3, 2026.
Karen was born to Ronald and Shirley (Eichholz) Berry on June 8, 1955, and grew up on the family farm near Green Ridge. She participated in 4-H, vocal and instrumental music (piano and flute) activities, and reading, reading, reading! From a very young...
Raul A. Almazan
Jul 3, 2026
Raúl Antonio Almazán nació el 12 de agosto de 1947 y falleció a la edad de 78 años en Marshall, Missouri. Después de muchos años de luchar contra la enfermedad de Parkinson y otras dificultades de salud, Raúl fue llamado por nuestro Padre celestial el 3 de julio de 2026. Estuvo rodeado de su esposa, hijos, nietos, familiares y amigos.
Raúl...
Bette Louise Coble
Jun 26, 2026
Bette Louise Coble 84, of Versailles, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Capitol Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
She was born on November 19, 1941, in Corning, Arkansas, a daughter of Loyd and Gladys (Leonard) Coble.
Bette devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant in area nursing homes. She found fulfillment in...
Gary Lee Asbury
Jun 26, 2026
Gary Lee Asbury, 76, of Sedalia, passed away June 26, 2026.
He was born July 19, 1949, in Boonville, son of the late Donald Earl and Mary Juanita (Brower) Asbury. On May 10, 1968, in Sedalia, he married Betica Bain who preceded him in death on February 10, 2009.
Gary was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and worked at Pittsburgh...
Michael Jon "Mike" Borbey, Sr.
Jun 21, 2026
Michael Jon “Mike” Borbey, Sr, 67, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born January 13, 1959, in Dearborn, Michigan, a son of the late Frank and Nancy (Ratzlaff) Borbey. On January 13, 2012, in Kissimmee, Florida, he married Robyn Culley, who survives at the home.
Mike was happily retired and...
Linda Sue Wagner
Jun 18, 2026
Linda Sue Wagner, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center,
She was born November 27, 1950, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Eugene H. and Wilma Jean (Westhusing) Wagner.
Linda was challenged in life, but always a brave, kind soul who spent her life complimenting everyone, even strangers she didn’t know, telling them they...
Joe Donald Anderson
Jun 17, 2026
Joe Donald Anderson passed away on June 17, 2026, with family at his bedside. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on August 6, 1932, to Harrison Zone and Myrtle Mae (Dickson) Anderson. Joe was the youngest of four children, his older brothers Harry, Robert and James Anderson are also from Sedalia. Joe is preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Dennis D Johnson
Jun 15, 2026
Dennis D. Johnson, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Fair View Health Care Center.
He was born March 12, 1948, in Sedalia, a son of the late Carl Leroy and Mary Lou (Hasfurther) Johnson. On April 18, 1966, in Sedalia, he married Wanda Marie Brown, who survives of the home. Together they shared 60 years of marriage.
Dennis...
Isaac D. Gehrke
Jun 14, 2026
Isaac David Gehrke, 42, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026.
He was born August 25, 1983, in Marquette, Michigan, a son of the late Fred and Diane (Dettman) Gehrke.
Isaac was a 2002 graduate of Knob Noster High School and graduated from State Fair Community College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He worked for many years as a...
Ray Edwin Ditzfeld
Jun 11, 2026
Ray Edwin Ditzfeld, Sr., 82, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia.
He was born January 5, 1944, in Sweet Springs, a son of the late Raymond and Martha (Allcorn) Ditzfeld. On June 14, 1968, at Goodwill Chapel, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Pummill, who survives of the home.
Ray grew up in Sweet...
William W. Walje
Jun 11, 2026
William W. “Bill” Walje, 76, of Sedalia, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House.
He was born February 10, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of the late John Edward Walje, Jr. and Mary Jeanne (Smith) Walje.
Bill was a 1968 graduate of Holland High School in Holland, Michigan. He served his country honorably in...
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