Obituaries
Joyce Ladine Leonard
Feb 9, 2024
Joyce Ladine Leonard, 75, left this earthly life on February 9, 2024, to join her parents on the other side. She passed away peacefully at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center on her mother’s birthday.
She was born on May 31, 1948, in Sedalia, daughter of Howard and Nadine (Morton) Durrill. She spent her elementary and high school years between Sedalia and...
Betty Mae Borchardt
Feb 8, 2024
Betty Mae Borchardt, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.
She was born July 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of the late Richard Q. and Phoebe (Lowther) Turner. She married Dennis Parkin in Salt Lake City, UH, and to this union were born four children, Karen, Sharon, Sue and Linda. After they divorced, she moved...
Tammy S. Mosier-Young
Feb 6, 2024
Tammy S. Mosier-Young, 65, of Sedalia, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
She was born February 15, 1958, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Leo and Zelma (Otten) Mosier. On January 3, 2000, in Sedalia, she married Aaron Young, who survives of the home.
Tammy grew up in Sedalia and attended Smith-Cotton High School and State Fair Community...
Daniel W. Smith
Feb 2, 2024
Daniel W. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 9, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, a son of Charles Dan and June (Hurd) Smith. On September 12, 1981, in Marshall, he married Patricia Kirchhoff.
Dan grew up north of Sedalia on the family farm...
Ronald K. Vansell
Jan 26, 2024
Ronald Keith Vansell, 83, of Sedalia, passed away, Friday, January, 26, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 25, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, a son of William Richard, Sr. and Hattie Marie (White) Vansell. On August 6, 1971 in Falls City, NE, he married Norma Joy Morris who preceded him in death on May 10, 2021.
Ronnie honorably served...
Charlie Thomas
Jan 26, 2024
Charles Eugene “Charlie” Thomas, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
He was born July 26, 1953, in Sedalia, son of Talmadge “Tom” and Betty (Beymer) Thomas.
On May 13, 2017, in Sedalia, he married Pam Thomas.
Charlie was a 1971 graduate of Otterville High School. He worked for Viebrock Sales and Service for 51...
Wynona V. O'Neill
Jan 25, 2024
Wynona Virginia O'Neill, 89, of Sedalia, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on December 11, 1934, in New Castle, OK, Wynona was the daughter of Charles Arthur and Loretta (Garrett) King. On April 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, Eldon Foss O'Neill, at East Sedalia Baptist Church, who preceded...
Robert D. May
Jan 25, 2024
Robert D. May, 76, of Smithton, was received into the arms of Jesus in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Ernest Thomas and Carrie Ellen (Cook) May, on January 3, 1948, in Pettis County, Missouri. On November 22, 1969, he married the love of...
David James Roscher
Jan 21, 2024
David James Roscher, 70, of Marshall, died Sunday morning, January 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He was a patriot, photographer, police officer, proud papa, and Post 558 member.
David was born February 3, 1953, in Saline County, to Lorene Lemler and Carl Roscher.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1977, primarily as an M.P. He later served several...
William Mack Parrish
Jan 17, 2024
William ‘Mack’ Parrish, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home.
He was born February 1, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, a son of the late Philip R. and Dorthy Gene (Lower) Parrish.
He was a man of simple pleasures, who found joy in the company of his family and the tranquility of nature.
He was a devoted father to...
Lanty Ray McGaugh
Jan 17, 2024
Lanty Ray McGaugh, 63, of Sedalia, passed away, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
He was born on March 7, 1960, in Otterville, MO, a son of Charles Everett McGaugh, Jr. and Lydia Louise Furnell. On October 20, 2000, he married Kathleen Gardiner Bennett in Dewey, OK.
Lanty was a 1978 graduate of Bartlesville High School in...
Charles S. Henderson
Jan 15, 2024
Charles Steven “Pete” “Steve” Henderson, 71, of Smithton, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.
He was born September 5, 1952, in Sedalia, son of the late Charles E. “Ted” and Emogene (Willis) Henderson, and Norma Henderson.
He was a 1970 graduate of Smithton High School. He was owner/operator of Henderson Concrete Construction.
Pete enjoyed...
Annette Marie Barnes
Jan 13, 2024
Annette Marie Dudek Barnes, age 58, died unexpectedly in Lee’s Summit, MO, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She and her husband, Greg, resided primarily in Lee’s Summit, but had since the summer of 2020 spent a majority of time at the residence of her father-in-law, Judge Donald Barnes, in Sedalia.
Marie was born on August 30, 1965, in Detroit, MI....
Shirley M. Coffman
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley May Coffman, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born August 17, 1929, in DeSoto, daughter of William and Dora (Hercher) Fredrickson.
On May 14, 1950, in Sedalia, she married Tommy L. Coffman, who preceded her in death on October 26, 1993.
Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Smith-Cotton...
Kerry W. Lappat
Jan 8, 2024
Kerry Wayne Lappat, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.
He was born January 10, 1963, in Sedalia, son of Cecil G. and Frances M. (Shoemaker) Lappat.
Kerry worked as a carpenter. He had a big heart and would help anybody he could. He loved his family and his dogs, and...
Brenda G. Collins, RN
Jan 8, 2024
Brenda G Collins RN
Brenda G Collins, of Sedalia, Missouri, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center. Brenda was born July 26, 1951 to Betty McElroy Yadon and Lee Seiver in Salem, Illinois. On September 29, 1984 in Sedan, Kansas she married the late Alex T Collins.
Brenda grew up a portion of her...
Christopher D. Franklin Wells
Jan 7, 2024
Christopher D. Franklin Wells, 45, of Warrensburg, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Lee's Summit Medical Center.
He was born April 23, 1978 in Sikeston, MO a son of Farril D. and Barbara Ann (Britton) Wells.
Christopher was a hard worker and a former member of the Boilermakers Local 83. He loved his family and enjoyed spending...
Ronald Lee Dillon
Jan 6, 2024
Ronald Lee Dillon, 72, of La Monte, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home.
He was born September 20, 1951, in Sedalia, a son of Donald R. and Dorothy N. (Hall) Dillon.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Dillon, of Sedalia; two sons, Adam Dillon (Courtenay), of Arvada, CO, and Jeremy Dillon (Teresa), of La Monte; five siblings, Sue...
Ralph Wayne Randall
Jan 3, 2024
Ralph Wayne Randall, 82, of Dresden, passed away January 3, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 15, 1941 in Florence, a son of the late Ralph B. and Georgetta (Homan) Randall. On December 30, 1961, in Sedalia, he was married to Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Stohr, who survives of the home.
He was a member of St. Vincent de...
Mary Ann Holman
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Ann Holman, 84, of Smithton, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO.
She was born on February 3, 1939 the daughter of George and Emily (Miller) Adams. On August 27, 1960 at Emmett Ave. Baptist Church she married Carl Holman who survives of the home.
Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of Smithton...
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