Obituaries

James Monroe “Smitty” Smith, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia.He was born December 14, 1934, in Clay County, WV, son of James Hugh and Lona A. (Boggs) Smith.On April 1, 1989, in Sedalia, he was married to Christine E. (Allen).He made his profession of faith in Jesus and...

Gertrude Claudette Stoner, 89, went to the Lord on December 6, 2022 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO after praying with her son Kenny on the phone and with her daughters Carole and Dana by her side. Claudette was born in Eldora, IA on October 25, 1933 to Inez S. (Erikson) and Carroll P. Smith.Claudette lived a full life...

Roger Henry Sydow, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 8, 1956, in Windsor, son of Allen A. and Libby (Ondracek) Sydow.Roger was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He attended college at Mizzou and CMSU. He was a self-employed landscaper. His hobbies included fishing, being outdoors, and reading.Surviving...

Karen Ann Steele, 78, of Sedalia, met her Savior Friday, December 2, 2022 while living at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born July 14, 1944, at Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia, daughter of the late Ralph L. and Martha Ann (Satterwhite) Steele.Karen attended Sedalia Public Schools, Mark Twain School from Kindergarten through Seventh grade, and then attended Smith-Cotton Junior/Senior High...

Kristine Kimery, 56, of Smithton, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home.She was born October 7, 1966, in San Diego, CA, a daughter of the late John and Karen Stouffer. She married Victor Kimery in Ozark, MO, in 2003.She was a 1984 graduate of Marshall High School. She attended CMSU (now UCM), in Warrensburg and graduated in 1988...

In Loving Memory…Alberta Jean Ellison, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born November 1, 1937, in Sedalia, daughter of Albert E. and Glenna E. Davis.In 1959, she was married to John Ellison, who preceded her in death in 1996.Alberta worked at Inter-State Studio for 35 years. She was a...

James (Jim) Gene Watson, age 80 of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away peacefully Friday, November 25, 2022 at Capital Region Medical Center.He was born May 19, 1942, in Sedalia, Missouri to the late James L. & Della May (Meyer) Watson.  Jim was united in marriage to the late Donna Kay (Bax) Gibson on October 14, 1994 in Jefferson City, MO.His...

Troy “Eddie” Motley, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born December 20, 1933, in Morris, OK, son of Troy Lee and Ada Pearl (Blakey) Motley.On October 2, 1982, in Raytown, MO, he married Ann F. (Jackson), who survives of the home.Troy served in the Missouri National Guard, and then continued...

Ima Jean (Shryock) Rowden was born in Peoria Illinois, daughter of Howard and Dorsey Ethel Sloan Shryock on August 14, 1934 and departed this life on November 10, 2022.She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Virginia Rowden (Jewell), Charles Shryock (Kimie), Duane Shryock (Alice) and Robert Shryock. She married Lee Wesley Rowden on January 13, 1951. Lee...

Anna Mae Cain, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Sedalia.She was born October 12, 1924, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Roy Ernest and Essie Pearl (Hall) Gerster. On May 23, 1948, in Sedalia, she married Robert Browneller Cain, who preceded her in death on September 18, 1985.She is survived by three children,...

Roberta Ann Walker, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home.She was born May 6, 1937, in Gibbon, NE, daughter of Leslie and Elizabeth Baxter.On February 8, 1958, in the State of California, she was married to Alvin Walker, who preceded her in death on October 1, 2015.Roberta was a true homemaker who enjoyed gardening, reading,...

Ledru Weber, 91, of Marshall, MO passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his home.He was born May 12, 1931, in Sweet Springs, MO, the son of Martin and Laura (Lovercamp) Weber, who preceded him in death. He was married to Eula F. Lake, who also preceded him in death.In 2006, he married Patricia Vanderpool, who survives of the home.In...

John C. Zink, 71, of Sedalia, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home.He was born June 25, 1951, in Sedalia, son of the late Robert M. and Emilie (Clark) Zink.John was a carpenter and worked all over the Midwest. He enjoyed horses, his pet dogs and motorcycles.Survivors include one daughter, Julie Naylor, of Sedalia; two sisters, Cheri Alfrey (Dean),...

The family of Josephine “Jodi” Sei is very saddened to let all of you know – Jodi’s battle of health issues all her life have ended.Jodi began her walk to heaven Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2022, at home, with her partner, Valarie, her son, Steven (Kaylinn), and hospice at her side. She was 57 years old.Jodi was very blessed to...

Kevin Henry Wheeler, 48, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at his home.He was born June 10, 1974 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Ronald C. and Diana Wheeler.Kevin enjoyed fishing and listening to his music. His favorite place to fish was at Sterett Creek. He loved to barbeque and spend time with his family.Survivors include two daughters,...

Gregory Dean Resch, 76, of Sedalia passed away October 26 at his home. He was born January 5, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the third son of Evan LaVerne Resch and Frances (Sheetz) Resch. On August 23, 1969, he married Tonda Dilts of Alma, Michigan who resides in the home.He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence in 1964....

Donna Lee Fields, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born November 19, 1945, in Coffeyville, KS, daughter of the late Otis and Isabelle (Casto) Brock, Sr. On March 8, 1968, she married John Pete Engles and to this union were born three children, Keri, Kelli and John Kurt. They divorced...

Silvia Liliana Caligiore, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born November 5, 1952, in Rosario, Argentina, daughter of Ruben and Julia (Ebressy) Bresca.On September 2, 1992, she was united in marriage to Carlo R. Caligiore, who survives of the home.Silvia lived in Sedalia for many years. She enjoyed cooking and taking...

JoAnn Risner, 85, of Otterville, formerly of Florence, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Sunday, October 23, 2022, after her battle with Alzheimer’s.She was born August 13, 1937, in Sedalia, daughter of Excel and Carmen (Carver) Bealer.JoAnn was known to her friends and family as being full of life. Never a frown, her smile would brighten anyone’s day....

Donald Keith “Barney” Puffinbarger, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.He was born September 23, 1967, in Ottumwa, IA, son of the late Larry and Judith (McQuate) Puffinbarger.Barney was raised and educated in Bloomfield, IA. He moved to Mojave, CA and resided there for several years before moving to Sedalia.He was a...