Obituaries

Robert L. Cox

Jan 2, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Cox, 79, of La Plata, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia.

Bob was born on July 11, 1945, in Morenci, AZ, to the late Herb A. and Etta Louise (Hayes) Cox. He grew up in Kiowa, OK, and graduated from Kiowa High School. On...

Dennis R. Holman

Dec 31, 2024

Dennis Robert “Denny” Holman, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Columbia.

He was born May 7, 1939, on the family farm north of Sedalia, the second child of Robert H. and Wilma I. (Rodewald) Holman, who also lived their entire lives on the farm.

Denny was married to his wife Donna (Rothgeb) Meekins on November 26, 1984, and...

Davon A. Spratley

Dec 28, 2024

Davon Allen Spratley, 17, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, as a result of an auto accident.

He was born February 27, 2007, in Sedalia.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Brooke Spratley; four siblings, Destiny, David, Darin, and Deziree; paternal grandparents, Allen and Marjorie Spratley; aunts and uncles, Doug and Tammy Spratley, Clarence Silvers, Jason and Sherry...

Lawrence W. Vollmer

Dec 27, 2024

Lawrence Wilbert Vollmer, 70, of Green Ridge, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 27, 1954, in Pettis County, the son of Francis and Martha (Twenter) Vollmer.

Lawrence was a graduate of Green Ridge High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Howard Construction and also as an over-the-road truck driver. He...

Margaret L. Kidwell

Dec 25, 2024

Margaret Lorraine Kidwell, 97, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 18, 1927, in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Augustine and Ida (Freeland) Humphrey. On April 21, 1979, in Sedalia, she married Jewell Kidwell who survives of the home.

Margaret worked many...

Janet L. Isbell

Dec 24, 2024

Janet L. Isbell, 61, of Erwin, TN, formerly of Sedalia, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Janet was born on March 30, 1963, in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Virgil E. and Daisy M. (Cunningham) Morris. She was first married to John Petty, who preceded her in death, and later to Robert Isbell, who also preceded...

Ivanna I. Afatarli

Dec 24, 2024

Ivanna Ivan Afatarli, 57, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born September 3, 1967, in Moldova, daughter of Ivan and Pelagia Arnaut.

In 1987, she married Piotr Afatarli. This union was blessed with thirteen children.

Ivanna was a wife, a mother, a daughter who loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved to...

Carol Ann Schuman

Dec 23, 2024

Carol Ann Schuman, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 9, 1950, in St. Louis, daughter of Ernest and Phyllis Pilz.

On February 10, 2018, she was united in marriage to James Schuman.

In her early years, Carol worked as a nurse’s aide. Later she babysat and taught in church school. She enjoyed flowers,...

Carole Jean Salmon

Dec 21, 2024

Carole Jean Salmon, 82, of Jefferson City, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center.

She was born March 17, 1942, in Jefferson City, daughter of Nelson and Lovella (Natsch) Vincent.

On November 26, 1964, in Jefferson City, she was united in marriage to Stewart Kipling “Kip” Salmon, who preceded her in death on March...

Bobby L. Wasson

Dec 18, 2024

Bobby Lee Wasson, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born March 21, 1949, in Sedalia, son of Bishop J. Wasson and Edna Pearl (Thomas) Krause. 

On August 20, 1971, in La Monte, he was united in marriage to Arthea (Mahin).

Bobby was a 1967 graduate of Knob Noster High School and earned...

Nellie Joan Alexander

Dec 14, 2024

Nellie Joan Alexander, 92, of Houstonia, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born June 6, 1932, in rural Blackwater, a daughter of the late Will and Mabel Sue (Harvey) Dial. On June 10, 1950, in Kaiser, MO, she married Wilbur “Bud” Alexander, and they resided in rural Houstonia all their married life of 74...

Christopher Nathan Watson

Dec 12, 2024

Christopher Nathan Watson, 49, of Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

He was born June 18, 1975, in Texas, a son of Daryl and Cathy (McPherson) Watson.

Christopher was a free spirit who embraced life with bravery, especially when riding his motorcycle. He loved his family, always putting them first, and was an amazing father, grandfather,...

Maxine B. Haller

Dec 10, 2024

Maxine Barbara Haller, 74, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 21, 1950, daughter of Max and Helen (Glock) Haller.

After high school, Maxine earned a degree in business administration from Suffolk County Community College in Selden, NY. She worked for Veterans Administration hospitals for many years. She moved around with her career, but after...

Mae Binnie

Dec 8, 2024

Mae Bressa Binnie, 84, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Born on October 7, 1940, in Windsor, Missouri, Mae was the daughter of Hap Yeager, and Bessie Kathleen (Cooper) and Leonard Metscher. On July 15, 1961, she married James Collin Binnie, Sr., in Independence, Missouri, and together they built a loving home and family.

Mae...

Stephen Bowers

Dec 7, 2024

Stephen D. Bowers 71, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on April 1, 1953 in Carthage, MO.

Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Messick and her husband Devon of Colorado Springs, CO; two brothers, William Bowers of Kansas City, MO, Michael Shrable and his wife Jackie of...

Barbara Ann Shroder

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara Ann Shroder, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home.

She was born July 7, 1959, in Henry County, daughter of David “Cletes” and Genevieve Nadine (Peterson) Shroder.

Barbara worked at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, camping, going to auctions, tending her flowers and garden, and caring for her cats.

Surviving is her sister, Nancy Akers, of...

B. Jeanette Viebrock

Dec 4, 2024

B. Jeanette Viebrock, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home.

She was born November 22, 1938, in Green Ridge, a daughter of the late Alonzo F. and Zelma J. (Meredith) Moon. On June 3, 1956, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sedalia, she married Ralph Emil Viebrock, who preceded her in death on February 10, 2015.

Her family...

Robert L. Porter

Dec 1, 2024

Robert Lee Porter, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

He was born March 11, 1943, in Sedalia, a son of Arthur and Elaine (Fackler) Porter. On February 17, 1968, in Sedalia, he married Mary Evelyn (Streit), who survives of the home.

Mr. Porter lived in the Smithton / Otterville area his entire...

Michael A. Baez

Nov 29, 2024

Michael Anthoney Baez, 42, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, near Sedalia.

He was born June 9, 1982, in Greeley, CO, son of Jose and Sandra (Lee) Baez. Michael graduated from Smith-Cotton High School. He was employed by Play Power. His hobbies included spending time with his family, working on cars, and watching the Steelers games. He was great...

Norman S. Morton

Nov 26, 2024

Norman Sidney Morton, 90, of Knob Noster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.

Born July 20, 1934, at the family home in Knob Noster, he was the son of Sidney and Eva (Pasley) Morton.

On May 22, 1955, Norman was united in marriage to Shirley J. Sisemore in Sedalia. Together, they shared nearly 70...