Obituaries

Kenneth James “Jim” Mullins, 60, of Climax Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home.He was born on January 4, 1963, in Sacramento, CA, a son of Robert Leon and Della Lorene (Welch) Mullins.Jim’s passions in life were God and his Family. He held himself to a level of honesty and integrity that was demonstrated through his...

Vladimir Tsipan, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home.He was born August 29, 1957, in Ukraine, a son of the late Mark and Ustina Tsipan. On August 8, 1982, in Ukraine, he was married to Irina Malkanova who survives of the home.He was a member of the First Slavic Baptist Church and served as a...

Lauren Alice Kennedy, 67, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.She was born May 23, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Gilbert Ray Campbell and Marlayne Close Beemer.Lauren was a 1974 graduate of Estanica High School in Costa Mesa, California. She later attended Metropolitan Community College where she was...

Marilyn F. Otten, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family and friends.She was born October 24, 1949, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late William and Berdell (Young) Campbell. On February 19, 1976, in Sedalia, she was married to Bobbie L. Otten, who preceded her in death on August 8,...

Lora L. Berry, 64, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.She was born January 21, 1959, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Lawrence S. and Lenamae L. (Boly) Gills. On June 24, 1994, in Sedalia, she married Darryl W. Berry who preceded her in death on June 28, 2023.Lora was a 1977 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She...

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Sharon Diane Derkits, at age 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.Sharon was born March 9, 1945 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of the late Rose Latta Palmer and Bejamin Kawiecki.On December 31, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, she married the love of her life, Michael...

Agnes Marie Anderson, 81, of Smithton, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.She was born January 7, 1942, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hulda (Wiechen) Anderson.Agnes was a graduate of Smithton High School. She attended University of Central Missouri, receiving her Bachelors and Masters in Education. She taught for over...

Janella Juleen Chavez of Sedalia Missouri, peacefully fell asleep in death at home, surrounded by love, at the age of 26, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born November 28, 1996, in Denver, Colorado. The family moved from Denver to Sedalia in 2005 to be closer to relatives. Although she struggled with many debilitating chronic medical issues, Janella had...

Gregory James Faust, 59, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 23, 2023.He was born March 18, 1964, in Akron, OH, a son of Albert Faust and Jean (Probert) Faust Gallagher.Greg was a 1982 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He attended Central Methodist College and was a member of Alpha Phi Gamma fraternity.During his high school years,...

Jo Ann “Jody” Neher, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023.She was born September 22, 1933, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late E.O. “Jack” and G. Arline (Laipple) Pasley.Jody was a lifelong resident of Sedalia and a 1951 graduate of Smith Cotton High School. She worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance for several years. She then worked in...

Wilma Pearl (Kropf) Hostetler, wife of Willie Eugene Hostetler, deceased, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2023 at the age of 101 years, 9 months, and 23 days. She was born on November 26, 1921, to Levi and Amanda (Yoder) Kropf at Shelbyville, IL., and accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and was baptized in 1934 at Shelbyville,...

Walter James “Jim” Miller, 71, of Macon, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Macon Health Care Center.He was born December 27, 1951, in Sedalia, a son of the late John Thomas and Lucille (Calhoun) Miller.Jim served in the US Navy until he was medically discharged.In his younger years, he worked for John Deere. Later, he worked at the sheltered...

Grace Ramona Helvey, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born November 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Bud and Ethel (Cochran) Moore. On May 31, 1958, she married Billy G. Helvey, Sr. who preceded her in death June 30, 2004.Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Haley, of Sedalia; a son,...

Joyce Elaine Dale, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.She was born January 10, 1955, in King City, MO, a daughter of the late Theodore and Georgie (Haack) Baslee.Joyce was a 1973 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was a sign language interpreter for the Sedalia 200 School District.She enjoyed...

Johnnie Lewis “Bud” Vinson, Jr., 92, of Pilot Grove, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.He was born December 6, 1930, in Sedalia, a son of the late John Lewis Vinson, Sr. and Bessie Virginia (Adair) Vinson.In his younger years, Bud owned and operated Vinson’s Grocery Store in Lawnsdale Addition. Later in life, he was...

Lincoln Edward Rupe, age 3, of Ionia, MO, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Gulf Shores, AL.Lincoln was born December 17, 2019, in Columbia, MO, to Travis and Tracy (Peaster) Rupe.Lincoln was an amazing little boy with an infectious laugh. His two best friends were his brother and sister. Some of his favorite activities were swimming, riding his bike,...

Anna Belle Williams, 100 of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community in Sedalia. She was born February 9, 1923 in Pettis County, MO a daughter of Riley and Elizabeth (Ward) Howard. On February 13, 1942 in Sedalia, she married Paul “Bill” Warren Williams. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2018.Anna Belle worked...

William Fredrick “Bill” Mize, Jr., 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home peacefully.He was born May 14, 1961, in North Kansas City, MO, son of William Fredrick Mize, Sr. and Margaret L. (Fibert) Frazier. He attended Park Hill high school and went into the United States Navy following graduation. He served his country honorably...

Robert Stanley Rages, 79, of Florence, MO, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia following a lawn mower accident.  He was born March 23, 1944, in Sedalia, son of Stanley John and Susie Marie (Page) Rages.He was a lifelong farmer in Morgan County.   Robert graduated from Smithton High School in 1962. He then attended...

William Lewis Hammond, 78, of Chesterfield, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Friendship Village, Chesterfield.He was born June 6, 1945, in Sedalia, son of the late Lewis B. and Bessie R. (Hurt) Hammond. On December 2, 1972, in Lexington, Massachusetts, he married Barbara Marie Flynn, who survives.Bill spent his youth in Sedalia. After graduating from Central...