Obituaries

Ronald Monroe Brumback, the eldest child of Kenneth Monroe Brumback and Cecile Ann Ashmead Brumback, was born August 2nd 1951 and died June 30th, 2021 at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia following a lengthy illness.He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents Clarence and Lucille Brumback, William and Cecile Ashmead and an infant brother, Randall Keith Brumback. He is survived...

Sandra Lee Dotson, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born June 1, 1944, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Florence (Buckley) Mabry.Sandra was a 1962 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She worked at ABM until retirement. She was a member of Encounter Church.Sandra loved traveling, especially...

Peggy Elizabeth Couchman, 65, of Sedalia, passed away August 10, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born March 18, 1956, in Wabash, IN, a daughter of Aron and Betty (Majors) Whitehead. On July 25, 1980, in Corpus Christi, TX, she married John C. Couchman.Peggy was a homemaker. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard. Peggy...

James Edward “Jim” Webb, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born February 22, 1940, in Wayne County, WV, son of the late Ernest Bus and Martha Lois (Noe) Webb.On September 28, 1974, in Lorain, OH, he married Elizabeth Ann (Wohlever).Jim worked for Ford Motor Company as a spray painter for...

Mary Lou Cave, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born February 1, 1927, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Byron and Augusta Dean (Furnell) Rowlette. On July 22, 1947, in Sedalia, she married Thomas George Cave, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1988.Mary Lou enjoyed quilting,...

Jacqueline N. “Jackie” Leiter, 82, of Sedalia, passed away in her home, Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by her family.She was born July 26, 1939, in Minneapolis, KS, the oldest of six children born to the late Eugene and Julia (Bussart) Rodewald. On July 5, 1957, in Sedalia, she married Thomas L. Leiter, who survives of the home.Jackie was a...

Jaret K. Snapp, 53, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.He was born January 31, 1968, in Sedalia, one of 13 children born to the late Roy and Virginia (Siegel) Snapp. On December 8, 1990, in Sedalia, he was married to June Cotner, who survives of the home.He was a 1987 graduate of Northwest High School....

Patricia F. Ray, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at The Bluffs in Columbia.She was born June 18, 1944, in Marshall, daughter of Lonnie E. and Mary (Alspaw) Gerlt.On August 7, 1960, in Marshall, she was married to Harold Francis Ray, who died February 26, 2008.Pat worked in nursing at the Hawthorn House and Lincoln Community Nursing...

Robert Husten Pettet, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence in Sedalia.Robert was born September 16, 1952, to E. Wayne and Eileen (Anderson) Pettet. Robert attended Fort Osage School in Independence, MO. He worked at Pettis County Workshop for many years. Robert was a WWF wrestling fan.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne...

Nancy Ellis Jackson, 51, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 17, 1970, in Springfield, MO, daughter of William Lee and Bonnie Marie (Greer) Bender.Nancy was a long-time waitress at Patricia’s Mexican Restaurant. She enjoyed traveling with her family and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved entertaining...

Barbara Ann Crowell, 80, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Fair View Nursing Home surrounded by her pastor, her husband and daughter.She was born July 23, 1941, in Sedalia, a daughter of James and Mary Ann (Fair) Roark. On December 31, 1957, in Sedalia, she was married to Jack G. Crowell, who survives and was the love...

Green Ridge- Kathrine Kay (Hansen) Finke, 80, died peacefully December 9th at Bothwell Hospital after a long fight with COVID-19. She was born May 5, 1940, in Pettis County (north of LaMonte) to Thomas and Cora (Vaughn) Hansen. On May 22, 1960, she married Harold Finke. Harold is saddened by the loss, joyous at her new home in heaven, and...

Betty J. Pospisil, 88, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 18, 2021.She was born November 19, 1932, in Irwin, IA, a daughter of the late Nels and Lydia (Thygesen) Hansen. On June 15, 1957, in Omaha, NE, she married Alvin A. Pospisil, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2009.She...

Kenneth Karl Clayton, 72, of Sedalia, died July 11, 2021, at his home.A private inurnment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.

George William Brady, Jr. 93, of Sedalia, passed away Friday July 16, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 28, 1928, in New Franklin, son of the late George William Brady Sr. and Cora A. (Busch) Brady. On June 24, 1951, in Sedalia, he married Marlene L. (Arnold).George served his country in the US Army as a Military...

Buford “Jerry” Schrader, 77, of LaMonte, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 with his family by his side at EW Thompson Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born October 1, 1943, in Qulin, MO, son of the late Buford C. and Ruth M. (Davis) Schrader. On January 12, 1961, he married Lillie Leloa “Tince” Weeks, who preceded him in death on...

David Edwin Grupe, 73, of Smithton, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center.He was born January 14, 1948, in Sedalia, son of Elroy Emil and Dorothy Jean (Meyer) Grupe.On August 30th, 1969, he married the love of his life Sharon Kay Rayl.David was a 1966 graduate of Smithton School, where he was senior class president. He earned...

Shirley Joan Collins, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born February 27, 1942, in Pettis County, she was one of three children of Franklin H. and Sophie C. (Wolf) Pabst.She was baptized as an infant at St. Patrick Church.Shirley was a 1960 graduate of Sacred Heart School.On August 6, 1960, at...

Marjorie Ellen Smith, 93, of Sedalia, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born August 24, 1927, in Waverly, IA, a daughter of Clifford Van and Ella Louise (Black) Pickard.  On October 31, 1948, in Hampton, IA, she married Lloyd L. Smith who preceded her in death.Marjorie attended Epworth United Methodist Church.  She was a...

Patricia “Maxine” Hall, 81, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her daughter’s home. She was born in Sedalia, MO on August 19, 1939, a daughter of Homer and Bessie Irene (Howard) Shackles, who preceded her in death.She was married to Claude Fry who preceded her in death in March of 1974. She then married Otto E....