Obituaries
William A. Carver
Jul 27, 2025
William A. Carver (Bill) of Florence, MO passed away July 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Sedalia, MO. He was the son of Harlin A. Carver and Lela Mae Thompson Carver of Florence, MO.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Shirley J. Carver of Florence MO; and by two children: his son, Rusty...
Betty E. Modde
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, nana, and friend, Betty Elizabeth Modde, who passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family.
Born on October 12, 1950, in Eloy, Arizona, Betty was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Vaughn. She was also...
Connie M. Stafford
Jul 21, 2025
Connie M. Stafford, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born October 28, 1954, in Kansas, the daughter of the late Ezra and Arlene (Pettit) Church.
Connie dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a certified nurse’s assistant for many years. Outside of work, she found joy in the...
Matthew A. Burkett
Jul 21, 2025
Matthew A. Burkett, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 1, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Bruce and Donna (Grosswiler) Burkett. On May 12, 1990, in Avondale, Arizona, he was united in marriage to Claudene Williams, who survives of the home.
Matthew worked as a glazier for much of his life,...
James Donald Randall
Jul 21, 2025
James Donald Randall, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence center.
He was born on February 5, 1942, in Stover, MO, a son of James Kenneth and Violet (Homan) Randall. On March 5, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he married Janice Marlene Braden who preceded him in death on September 6, 2014.
Jimmy was a devoted...
Stanley Gene Harms
Jul 19, 2025
Stanley Gene Harms, 71, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born January 9, 1954, at Woodland memorial Hospital in Sedalia, MO, a son of Vernon and Phyllis (McCall) Harms. On August 22, 1981, at New Hope Babtist Church in Sedalia, he married Amelia Weller who survives of the home.
Stan proudly lived a life marked...
Josiah Wilson
Jul 19, 2025
Josiah Leroy Wilson was born and passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.
Josiah was born weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 18½ inches long. He was lovingly anticipated and cherished by his family from the moment they knew of him. In his short time here, he knew only love, warmth, and...
Gary Barrett
Jul 17, 2025
Gary E. Barrett, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on July 17, 2025. Born on March 10, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Gary worked as an aeromechanic in Kansas City before relocating to Syracuse Missouri, where he served as a prison guard for the State of Missouri until his retirement. Gary and Diana then moved to Lake of the Ozarks...
John Robert Lamar
Jul 14, 2025
John Robert Lamar, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.
He was born on May 18, 1945, in Wichita, KS a son of Richard and Katherine (Canfield) Lamar.
John graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. He pursued a life of purpose in education, beginning his teaching career at Boonville High School...
Charles N. Zimmerschied
Jul 14, 2025
Charles N. Zimmerschied, 88, of Sedalia, formerly of Sweet Springs, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
He was born March 23, 1937, in Sedalia, the son of the late Harry Charles and Alma Catherine (Goss) Zimmerschied. In 1958, he married Pat Klein, and they were blessed with two children, Julie and Kevin. In 1990, he...
Anitta C. Stewart
Jul 10, 2025
Anitta C. Stewart, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice House in Columbia.
She was born July 23, 1949, in Burlington, IA, a daughter of Melvin and Juanita (Moore) Stewart.
Anitta loved working at Ewing Vocational Center. She enjoyed crocheting and visiting with her family.
She is survived by four nieces and nephews, Tammara Sue...
Albert L. Spellmeyer
Jul 7, 2025
Albert L. Spellmeyer, 76, of Smithton, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Spellmeyer.
Per Albert’s request, there will be no services.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Charles Robert "Bob" Reavis
Jun 30, 2025
Charles Robert (Bob) Reavis, 89, of rural LaMonte, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri.
He was born June 3, 1936, in rural LaMonte, a son of Lowell J. and Clara Lucille (Brown) Reavis. On July 23, 1960, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia, he married Jewell Ann Schroeder who...
Merle J. Amberg
Jun 28, 2025
Merle J. Amberg, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center.
Born on January 8, 1945, in Chanute, Kansas, he was the son of the late Merle and Edith (McBride) Amberg.
Merle was a talented woodworker and made his career as a cabinet maker for the aircraft industry. His craftsmanship and creativity extended beyond...
Terry L.C. Hazell
Jun 24, 2025
Terry L.C. Hazell, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia.
He was born July 12, 1949, in Sedalia, son of John Franklin Hazell and Dorothy Delice (Heisterberg) Hazell.
On November 8th, 1969, he was united in marriage to Linda Sperber.
Terry served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Terry...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Closser
Jun 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Closser, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS.
She was born on October 25, 1941, in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Robert Carver and Velma (Paxton) Craig. She married Jesse E. Closser in Sedalia, MO, in 1960 and became the parents of Susan Hausam and Barb Closser.
Liz grew up in...
Donna Bartley
Jun 19, 2025
Donna Marie Bartley of Sedalia, passed away on June 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in St. Louis where she had been living since September 2022.
Donna was born on November 19, 1933, in Princeton, MO to George and Beulah Harkins. She was the oldest of three siblings, two sisters and one brother. Donna attended and graduated from Chillicothe...
Carol Sue Rush
Jun 18, 2025
Carol Sue Rush, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1964, in Leavenworth, KS, a daughter of Charles Frederick and Marjorie Louise (Streit) Rush.
Carol worked for many years as a dedicated cashier at Walmart, where she greeted countless customers with a friendly fac. Her work ethic and compassion were evident...
Velma V. Morley
Jun 17, 2025
Velma V. (Southard) Morley, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
She was born February 11, 1932, in Cabool, MO, daughter of Ollie Franklin and Ada Myrtle (McCall) Southard.
On November 11, 1947, she was united in marriage to Howard Edward “Shorty” Morley, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2008.
Velma loved...
Daron E. Miller
Jun 15, 2025
Daron Eugene Miller, 55, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
He was born May 4, 1970, in Knob Noster, the youngest of four children of the late Carl and Agnes (Link) Miller.
Daron was a 1988 graduate of Topeka West High School. He worked for Pizza Hut and drove a truck for a while. He enjoyed...
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