Obituaries
Phyllis Newton
Feb 7, 2025
Phyllis Jean Newton, 82, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.
She was born on October 12, 1942, in Sweet Springs, MO, the only child of Raymond E. and Edna M. (Dittmer) Hartman. On December 8, 1962, in Sweet Springs, she married Thomas H.C. "Peachie" Newton, and he preceded her in death on May...
Mary Christine Froehlich
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Christine “Christy” Froehlich, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
She was born October 28, 1964, in Sedalia a daughter of Charles Wayne and Mary Rose (Sanders) Ross.
Christy was Baptist by faith and attended East Sedalia Baptist Church. She was baptized as a teenager along with her sister at New Hope Baptist Church.
She...
Dr. John Fredrick "Fred" Bluhm, III
Feb 4, 2025
Please note the time of the rosary begins at 10:00 am with visitation to follow until 1:00 pm Mass time at St. Patrick chapel.
Dr. John Fredrick “Fred” Bluhm, III, MD, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
He was born July 17, 1950, in Sedalia, son of the late John Fredrick Jr. and Anna Louise (Walter) Bluhm.
On June 28,...
David Lee Marriott
Jan 31, 2025
David Lee Marriott, 60, of Sedalia, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2025.
He was born in Kansas City, MO, a son of William Marriott and Posie Kreglinger. On October 17, 2020 in Sedalia, MO. he married Darlene Parker.
David worked as a truck driver and most recently drove for Tyson. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Survivors include his wife Darlene;...
Lisa M. Smith
Jan 31, 2025
Lisa Marie Smith, 38, of Sedalia, passed away at 12:13 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
She was born November 13, 1986, in Kansas City, KS, daughter of John and Brenda (O’Conner) Rohde.
On April 20, 2016, in Pettis County, she was married to Carl F. Smith.
Lisa was a good wife, mother, and friend. She loved spending...
Terrance A. Cline
Jan 30, 2025
Terrance A. Cline, 64, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
He was born April 20, 1960, in Sedalia, son of LaWanda J. (Cline) Rice and Quincy Jones.
On September 26, 2014, in Sedalia, he married Donna (Kalthoff) Owens.
Terrance was a 1979 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was a longtime employee of Hardee’s...
Mary Ellaine Foster Pohl
Jan 29, 2025
Mary Ellaine Foster Pohl, 68, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Born on November 29, 1956, in Sedalia, she was the daughter of Jerry Paul and Helen Marie (Kelling) Foster. On April 6, 2006, she married Floyd W. Pohl in Versailles, MO, and he survives at the home.
Mary grew up in Sedalia and attended...
Alvin J. Niederwimmer
Jan 27, 2025
Alvin John Henry Niederwimmer, 94, of Sedalia, died Monday, January 27, 2025.
He was born June 1, 1930, in Russellville, MO, one of three children of the late Martin and Margaret (Strobel) Niederwimmer.
Alvin was raised on a farm in Russellville, MO and was a 1948 Graduate of Russellville High School.
On January 27, 1956, he married Dorothy Mae Wills, of Sedalia, MO,...
Ann M. Phillips
Jan 18, 2025
Ann M. Phillips, 77, of Rolla, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Silverstone Place in Rolla. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Sedalia to Johnny and Bettye (Field) Murrell.
In 1980, Ann married Edmund Earl Phillips, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 31, 2024.
Ann had a passion for reading, traveling on cruises and abroad, and...
Kennard D. McKinney
Jan 18, 2025
Kennard Davis McKinney, 77, of Belton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Carnegie Village Rehab Center in Belton.
He was born September 8, 1947, in Sedalia, son of Orie and Beulah (Davis) McKinney.
On December 6, 1969, in Sedalia, he married Cynthia Shull.
Kennard attended Central Missouri State College to obtain a B.S. in business administration, graduating in 1969. He began working...
Roy Cecil Miller, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Roy Cecil Miller, Jr., 82, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Kansas City.
He was born December 19, 1942, in Sedalia, son of Roy C. Miller, Sr. and Oleta B. (Skaggs) Miller.
On November 1, 1999, in Wichita, KS, he was married to Marjorie D. (Rathbun) Losey, who preceded him in death on July 21, 2008.
Roy attended the Missouri...
DeWayne Duncan
Jan 14, 2025
DeWayne Duncan, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Caring Hearts and Hands in Columbia.
He was born October 21, 1929, in Freeman, Missouri, the only child of Frank H. and Lucile E. (Hackler) Duncan. On April 17, 1955, in Drexel, Missouri, he married Mildred (Long), who preceded him in death on February 19, 2017.
DeWayne was a...
Linda Byrnes
Jan 12, 2025
Linda Ann Byrnes
Sunrise June 20, 1949
Sunset January 12, 2025
Linda Ann Byrnes, 75, of Warrensburg, MO passed away peacefully at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, MO on January 12, 2025.
Linda enjoyed being with her family, trying to beat puzzles with her sister-in-law Jan, solitaire, laughing, black jellybeans and Conway Twitty.
Always one to make sure you smiled at the start of your day;...
Farrell Dean Shepherd
Jan 11, 2025
Farrell Dean Shepherd, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
Born on January 19, 1951, in Sparta, Illinois, Farrell was the son of the late Fred L. Shepherd and Almeda Hall.
Raised in St. Louis, Farrell's heritage was a rich blend of cultures. His mother was of Seminole Native American descent, and his father...
Gaylen R. Crowe
Jan 11, 2025
Gaylen Ray Crowe, 73, of Smithton, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
He was born March 5, 1951, in Chillicothe, son of Harold H. and Arolene A. (Jones) Crowe.
On October 10, 2000, Las Vegas, he married Lesa A. (Lane).
Gaylen worked for Maxion Wheels for 22 years before retiring and was currently working as a delivery...
Gerald F. Norton
Jan 9, 2025
Gerald Francis Norton, 86, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at StoneBridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City.
He was born February 27, 1938, in Fairfax, MO, a son of the late Ralph V. and Maude M. (Thompson) Norton. On February 19, 1959, he married Merna Becker, who preceded him in death on November 2, 1993. On December 10, 1994,...
Dona Siegel
Jan 5, 2025
Dona Mae Siegel 92, of Sedalia Missouri died on January 5, 2025.
Dona Mae was born on October 7, 1932 a daughter of Artie and Ruth (Dyer) Patterson. She passed away at SSM Health Center in Jefferson City Missouri.
She is survived 4 of her 5 children her oldest son Franklin A and wife (Jane Beck) Cooley of Sedalia MO; daughters, Enora...
Norman L. Griswold
Jan 4, 2025
Norman Lee Griswold, age 88, of Overland Park, KS died peacefully on January 4, 2025. Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO will be directing a private, family memorial service at a later date.
He was born February 2, 1936 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Myron Griswold and Edith Fowler Griswold. On June 1, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart,...
Clay U. Poynter III
Jan 2, 2025
Clay Ulmont Poynter, III, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 23, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Clay U. Poynter, Jr. and Margarethe E. Franklin.
Clay worked for many years at Hayes Wheels and then later for Conagra. He found immense joy in life's adventures. Whether he was fishing, riding his four-wheeler, drawing...
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...
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