Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Lola E. Smith
Feb 5, 2026
Lola E. Smith, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born October 16, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank Ewers and Carrie (Gander) Ewers, who preceded her in death.
On December 24, 1952, at the Church of Christ in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, she was...
Cheryl Lynn Milburn
Feb 4, 2026
Cheryl "Cheri" Lynn (Withers) Burgess-Milburn, 72, of Sedalia passed away on February 4, 2026, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Vandalia, Illinois, daughter of William Lee Withers and Norma Mae (Pryor) Withers, who preceded her in death.
on January 17, 1981 in Sleeper, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert E. "Yogi" Burgess,...
Mary Sue Sutton
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Sue Sutton, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on October 2, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Stanley Schmidt and Sarah Elizabeth (Farris) Schmidt, who preceded her in death. She also grew up with 3 brothers and 3 sisters all who...
Grace D. Bouws
Feb 2, 2026
Grace D. "Gracie" Bouws, 66, of La Monte, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on March 20, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Howard Elkins and Betty (Farris) Elkins, who preceded her in death.
On June 4, 1983, in La Monte, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Bouws,...
Sherry L. Woodman
Feb 2, 2026
Sherry L. Woodman, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born November 12, 1957, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of Donald E. Williams and Phyllis N. (Head) Williams, who preceded her in death.
Sherry attended Smithton High School. In 1981, she moved from Sedalia to Birmingham, Alabama, where...
Ruth Ann Wilson
Jan 31, 2026
Ruth Ann (Ulmer) Wilson, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City. She was born August 26, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, the daughter of Fredrick Neidholdt and Florence V. (Gibson) Neidholdt, who preceded her in death.
On November 5, 2010, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Don E. Wilson, who survives...
Brenda Joyce Eckhoff
Jan 29, 2026
Brenda J. Eckhoff, 82, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. She was born December 30, 1943, in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of Parker Thompson and Pearl (Johnson) Thompson, who preceded her in death.
On March 9, 1962, she was united in marriage to Donald Eckhoff. He preceded her in death on...
Delores Ann Maples
Jan 27, 2026
Delores Ann Maples, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 14, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Edwards Roberts and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded her in death.
On June 30, 1950, at East Sedalia Baptist...
William Farris Dale
Jan 19, 2026
William Farris "Bill" Dale, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of Milton Grover Dale and Rosemary (Farris) Dale, who preceded him in death.
On July 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was previously married to Ruth Neimeyer,...
Dianne Maupins
Jan 18, 2026
Dianne Maupins, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born December 22, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Virgil Frazier and Louella Frances (Smith) Frazier, who preceded her in death.
In 1969, Dianne was united in marriage in Sedalia to Raymond Maupins. He preceded her in death...
Janice Sue Jones
Jan 16, 2026
Janice Sue Jones, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born March 18, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence Edwards and Jewell (Dhroity) Edwards, who preceded her in death.
Janice had a joyful spirit and a heart devoted to her family, whom she loved unconditionally. She enjoyed dancing and...
Ruth Delores Walker
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born July 20, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbert John Henry Hobein and Edna Margaret (Ehlers) Hobein, who preceded her in death.
Ruth grew up on a farm north of Mora, Missouri, along with her...
Betty C. Wendt
Jan 15, 2026
Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...
Nadezhda Zalozh
Jan 11, 2026
Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...
Thomas Richard Burlingame
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.
Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...
Trayan Banaru
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Trayan Banaru
August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026
Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.
Trayan was very talented...
Dolores A Parks
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.
On November 13, 1984, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...
Judith Marlene Rogers
Jan 8, 2026
Judith Rogers of Tipton, Missouri, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Judith Marlene Smith was born January 23, 1942, in Arthurette, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of George Smith and Alice Pearl McInnis Smith.
On August 31, 1974, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Judith was married to the love of her life, William N. "Will" Rogers. Together...
George Andrew Willard
Jan 7, 2026
George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Donald Willard and Victoria Sewell who preceded him in death.
On May 11, 2000, in Tacoma, Washington, George met his life partner, Angela Wilson-Smith, who...
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
Lola E. Smith
Feb 5, 2026
Lola E. Smith, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born October 16, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank Ewers and Carrie (Gander) Ewers, who preceded her in death.
On December 24, 1952, at the Church of Christ in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, she was...
Cheryl Lynn Milburn
Feb 4, 2026
Cheryl "Cheri" Lynn (Withers) Burgess-Milburn, 72, of Sedalia passed away on February 4, 2026, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Vandalia, Illinois, daughter of William Lee Withers and Norma Mae (Pryor) Withers, who preceded her in death.
on January 17, 1981 in Sleeper, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert E. "Yogi" Burgess,...
Mary Sue Sutton
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Sue Sutton, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on October 2, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Stanley Schmidt and Sarah Elizabeth (Farris) Schmidt, who preceded her in death. She also grew up with 3 brothers and 3 sisters all who...
Grace D. Bouws
Feb 2, 2026
Grace D. "Gracie" Bouws, 66, of La Monte, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on March 20, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Howard Elkins and Betty (Farris) Elkins, who preceded her in death.
On June 4, 1983, in La Monte, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Bouws,...
Sherry L. Woodman
Feb 2, 2026
Sherry L. Woodman, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born November 12, 1957, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of Donald E. Williams and Phyllis N. (Head) Williams, who preceded her in death.
Sherry attended Smithton High School. In 1981, she moved from Sedalia to Birmingham, Alabama, where...
Ruth Ann Wilson
Jan 31, 2026
Ruth Ann (Ulmer) Wilson, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City. She was born August 26, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, the daughter of Fredrick Neidholdt and Florence V. (Gibson) Neidholdt, who preceded her in death.
On November 5, 2010, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Don E. Wilson, who survives...
Brenda Joyce Eckhoff
Jan 29, 2026
Brenda J. Eckhoff, 82, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. She was born December 30, 1943, in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of Parker Thompson and Pearl (Johnson) Thompson, who preceded her in death.
On March 9, 1962, she was united in marriage to Donald Eckhoff. He preceded her in death on...
Delores Ann Maples
Jan 27, 2026
Delores Ann Maples, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 14, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Edwards Roberts and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded her in death.
On June 30, 1950, at East Sedalia Baptist...
William Farris Dale
Jan 19, 2026
William Farris "Bill" Dale, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of Milton Grover Dale and Rosemary (Farris) Dale, who preceded him in death.
On July 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was previously married to Ruth Neimeyer,...
Dianne Maupins
Jan 18, 2026
Dianne Maupins, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born December 22, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Virgil Frazier and Louella Frances (Smith) Frazier, who preceded her in death.
In 1969, Dianne was united in marriage in Sedalia to Raymond Maupins. He preceded her in death...
Janice Sue Jones
Jan 16, 2026
Janice Sue Jones, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born March 18, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence Edwards and Jewell (Dhroity) Edwards, who preceded her in death.
Janice had a joyful spirit and a heart devoted to her family, whom she loved unconditionally. She enjoyed dancing and...
Ruth Delores Walker
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born July 20, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbert John Henry Hobein and Edna Margaret (Ehlers) Hobein, who preceded her in death.
Ruth grew up on a farm north of Mora, Missouri, along with her...
Betty C. Wendt
Jan 15, 2026
Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...
Nadezhda Zalozh
Jan 11, 2026
Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...
Thomas Richard Burlingame
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.
Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...
Trayan Banaru
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Trayan Banaru
August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026
Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.
Trayan was very talented...
Dolores A Parks
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.
On November 13, 1984, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...
Judith Marlene Rogers
Jan 8, 2026
Judith Rogers of Tipton, Missouri, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Judith Marlene Smith was born January 23, 1942, in Arthurette, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of George Smith and Alice Pearl McInnis Smith.
On August 31, 1974, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Judith was married to the love of her life, William N. "Will" Rogers. Together...
George Andrew Willard
Jan 7, 2026
George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Donald Willard and Victoria Sewell who preceded him in death.
On May 11, 2000, in Tacoma, Washington, George met his life partner, Angela Wilson-Smith, who...
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
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