Obituaries
Ann K. Fravel
Sep 21, 2024
Ann K. Fravel 78, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.
She was born April 16, 1946, in Cresco, IA, a daughter of the late Lavern and Lavine (Rassman) Greenslade. On June 12, 1965, in Cresco, IA, she married the love of her life, John K. Fravel, who survives.
Ann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had served as...
James E. Goss
Sep 16, 2024
James E. Goss, 64, of Smithton, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.
He was born November 28, 1959, in Sedalia, a son of James L. and Joyce (Smasal) Goss.
Jim was a well-respected machinist and mechanic and was excited to have recently retired. He could fix, fabricate, or machine anything and was a true mechanical genius. Jim enjoyed collecting Farmall tractors, working...
Barbara R. Henderson
Sep 16, 2024
Barbara Rose Henderson, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home.
She was born August 29, 1955, in Jefferson City, daughter of the late Frederick “Budgie” and Norma (Albin) Inman. On July 9, 1981, in Sedalia, she married Dennis M. Henderson, who survives of the home.
Barbara loved being with her family, especially her two grandsons. She enjoyed...
Delva Enola Robinett
Sep 12, 2024
Delva Enola Robinett, affectionately known as Nola, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Buffalo, Missouri on October 15, 1942, Nola lived a life marked by her deep Christian faith, her joy in church activities, and her love for family.
Nola was an avid golfer who enjoyed the camaraderie of the game. She was...
Goldie Jones
Sep 8, 2024
Goldie Mae Jones, born on April 28, 1944, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the youngest child of Arthur and Maude (Thomas) Brodersen.
Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Duane and Tom Brodersen, and her sisters Becky Ann Brodersen and Linda Fry.
Goldie graduated from Otterville High...
LaWanda Joy Cline Rice
Sep 6, 2024
LaWanda J. Cline Rice, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home.
She was born June 25, 1939, in Sedalia, a daughter of Robert Bell Cline and Nina Cleo Harker. On July 24, 1970, she was united in marriage to John R. Rice.
LaWanda attended Lincoln Hubbard High School and became an assistant educator there, as well as...
Patricia Lynn Hansen
Sep 4, 2024
Patricia Lynn Hansen “P Nutt” of Sedalia, Mo formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed at home with her family September 4th, 2024. Born on July 18th ,1954 in Sedalia, MO to Bernice L. Nutt and Joan A. Lockney. Proceeded in passing by her husband, Darrin T. Hansen, her brother Michael L. Nutt and her beloved son, Robert Lee Hursman. Survived and...
Mary Rose Ross
Sep 4, 2024
Mary Rose (Sanders) Ross, 77, of Smithton, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
She was born May 26, 1947, in Sedalia, a daughter of George Ernest and Cora Jane (Shull) Sanders. She was married to Charles Wayne Ross on June 1, 1963, at Providence Baptist Church near Smithton.
Mary was a Christian and loved our Lord. She...
James R. Esselman
Sep 2, 2024
James R. Esselman, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.
He was born July 11, 1948, in St. Mary, MO, a son of the late Elvis J. and Rosalie Gertrude (Beinlien) Esselman. In 1971, in Tuscumbia, he married Linda Wolfe, and to this union were born two sons.
James served his country honorably in the US Army....
Pattie Thorp
Sep 1, 2024
Loraine “Pattie” Thorp, age 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed from this life Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Loving Arms Memory Care.
She was born June 5, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of J. Charles and Ida (Schmidt) Altwater.
She grew up and attended school in Jefferson City, MO. She was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and a graduate of...
Tammie J. Scott
Aug 31, 2024
Tammie Jean Scott, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Life Care Center in Brookfield.
She was born March 1, 1963. She was the daughter of John and Alberta (Davis) Ellison.
On March 27, 1982, in Sedalia, she was married to Mark E. Scott, Sr.
Tammie was a graduate of Otterville High School. She enjoyed watching tv, playing games on...
Ed Phillips
Aug 31, 2024
Edmund Earl Phillips, Jr., 84, of Rolla, MO, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Silverstone Place in Rolla.
He was born February 24, 1940, in Denver, CO, son of Edmund Earl and Myrtle (Holland) Phillips.
In 1980, in Albuquerque, NM, he was married to Ann (Murrell).
Ed was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1961 to 1964. He was a graduate of...
Norma J. Eck
Aug 31, 2024
Norma Jean (Walz) Eck, 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 31, 2024.
Norma Jean was born October 17, 1931 to Albert and Georgia (Edwards) Walz in Sedalia. She attended Whittier School and graduated from Smith Cotton High School.
In 1949 she married Gilbert Ray Eck and were soon to be the parents of two sons, Gary...
Gladys Louise Hill
Aug 28, 2024
Gladys Louise Hill, 72, of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home.
She was born January 31, 1952, in Tuscumbia, a daughter of the late Luther and Margaret (Blankenship) McNeal. On October 4, 1968, she married William Hill, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2007.
Gladys grew up in the Stover and Sedalia areas. She was a...
Independencia Dalumpines
Aug 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Independencia Guzman Dalumpines, 87, of Warrensburg, Missouri. Independencia, known to her loved ones as Pendy or Pending, peacefully joined our Lord God on August 22, 2024, after living a long and fulfilling life.
Born on February 6, 1937, in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, Independencia was the cherished daughter of Regalado Guzman and Margarita Taguba....
Donny A. Ray
Aug 19, 2024
Donny Allen Ray, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
He was born January 15, 1958, in Marked Tree, AR, son of Opal Marie Ray.
Donny was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He worked as a long-haul truck driver and in heavy equipment construction. He enjoyed working on and...
Esther Bremer
Aug 15, 2024
Esther Edna Bremer, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Valencia, CA.
She was born on September 14, 1938, in Leavenworth, KS, a daughter of Dewey Lincoln and Esther Edna (Mischler) Bleam. On May 9, 1968, in St. Clair, MI, she married Marvin Earl Bremer, and he preceded her in death on August 8, 2012.
Esther was a member...
Anna Lupandin
Aug 15, 2024
After a long and excruciating battle with LAM, our dear Anna Lupandin finally found peace with God in heaven on August 15, 2024 at 3:30 AM in University Hospital’s ICU located in Columbia, MO. She will no longer have to suffer and make great efforts just to breathe, or to perform normal daily tasks such as eating or making any...
Marian L. Ehlers
Aug 15, 2024
Marian L. Ehlers, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
She was born on November 3, 1942 in Morgan County near Stover, MO, a daughter of Carl and Rita (White) Lemler. On September 11, 1960 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover, she married Vern Dean Paul Ehlers. Vern Dean preceded her in death...
Geraldine Marie Williams
Aug 14, 2024
Geraldine Marie “Geri” Williams, 82, of Knob Noster, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home.
She was born February 15, 1942, in Washington, MO, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kopmann) Luecke. On October 7, 1978, in Gower, she married Charles A. Williams who survives of the home.
She was a 1960 graduate of St. Francis...