Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Robert Wayne Ogden

Robert Wayne Ogden

Nov 10, 2026

Robert Wayne "Bobby" Ogden, 62, of Edwards, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Edwards. He was born on March 2, 1964, in Tipton, IN, the son of George Leroy Ogden Jr. and Eulah Mae (Brooks) Ogden, who survive of Tipton, IN.

On March 22, 2006, in Tipton, IN, he was united in marriage to Lenora (Ayers) Ogden, who...

Rosy I. Coster

Rosy I. Coster

Nov 10, 2026

Rosy I. Coster, 53, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at her home.

Survivors include her husband Mark Coster of the home; her mother, Graciela Castrejon of Sedalia; four children, Jesse Contreras, Alex Contreras, Alissa Coster, and Jonathan Coster; and four grandchildren, Maggie, Nala, Elias, and Estella.

Rosy was preceded in death by brother, Julio C. Lopez....

Ronald Walbourn

Ronald Walbourn

Nov 9, 2026

Ronald Walbourn, 66, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully at his home in Hume, Missouri, on Monday, November 9, 2026. Born on October 2, 1960, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Jess Bill and Emma Lou (Forte) Walbourn, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ronald was an extraordinary man whose kindness and dedication touched everyone he...

George William Geotz

George William Geotz

Nov 9, 2026

George William Geotz, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Sedalia, the son of Frank Delbert and Mildred Grace (Leach) Geotz, who preceded him in death.

On March 23, 1963, in Sedalia, George was united in marriage to Sharon McFarland, who...

Vladimir M Novatskiy

Vladimir M Novatskiy

Nov 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Father

Vladimir Mikhailovich Novatsky

Vladimir Mikhailovich, our beloved father, was born on June 26, 1949, in the village of Golma, Balta District, Odessa Region, Ukraine, to Daria and Mikhail Novatsky. He was the firstborn child in the family. He had two sisters and one brother.

His childhood took place during the difficult postwar years. When Dad was...

Mildred Ann Cowick

Mildred Ann Cowick

Nov 9, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Ann Cowick, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Thomas Benton and Janice (Finch) Breshears, both of whom preceded her in death.

On December 1, 1996, in Independence, MO, she was united in marriage to Kevin L....

Dora Mae James

Dora Mae James

Nov 7, 2026

Dora Mae James, 92, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO.

She was born on January 13, 1934, in Green City, MO, the daughter of Van L. and Thelma (Lunsford) Hayes, who preceded her in death.

On October 14, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, Dora was united in marriage to Curtis L....

Yuriy Kovalenko

Yuriy Kovalenko

Nov 5, 2026

Yuriy Stepanovich Kovalenko

August 6, 1968 - November 5, 2026

Yuriy Stepanovich Kovalenko, 58, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on November 5, 2026. His family and friends remember him with love for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to help others.

Yuriy was born on August 6, 1968, in Haivoron, in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine, to Stepan Alexandrovich and Valentina Ivanovna Kovalenko....

Christopher Charles Green

Christopher Charles Green

Nov 5, 2026

Christopher Charles Green, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home in Sedalia.

He was born on October 9, 1978, at Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines, the son of Ira Charlie Green, who preceded him in death, and Maria S. (Belen) Green, who survives in La Monte, MO.

On July 17, 2001, in La...

Kirby Lee Pyle

Kirby Lee Pyle

Nov 5, 2026

Kirby Lee Pyle, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on May 7, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Charles Curtis Pyle and Patricia Rose (Kindle) Pyle, both of whom preceded him in death.

Kirby was a proud graduate of Smithton High School, Class of 1978. Following...

Carl W. Lewis

Carl W. Lewis

Oct 31, 2026

Carl W. Lewis, 73, of Malabar, Florida, formerly of Sedalia/Hughesville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Malabar, Florida. He was born on July 20, 1953, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Carl Leo Lewis and Ruby Ellen Marie (Ratje) Lewis, who preceded him in death.

Carl spent his early childhood in Hughesville, Missouri, where his lifelong love of...

Shirley Mae Martin

Shirley Mae Martin

Oct 31, 2026

Shirley Mae Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community at the age of 88, with her children by her side.

Born in Pomona, Missouri, near West Plains, Shirley was one of five children born to William R. and Margaret F. Chritton. Raised on a farm without electricity or running water, she grew up with a...

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr.

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr.

Oct 24, 2026

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr., 96, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on April 14, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Allen Lee Hawkins Sr. and Marguerite (Roberts) Hawkins, who preceded him in death.

Allen spent his early childhood in various communities throughout Kansas and Missouri before his family settled in...

Vladimir Miakota

Vladimir Miakota

Oct 23, 2026

Vladimir Miakota, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on October 23, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 18, 1950, in Moser, Belarus SSR, the son of Vladimir Ivanovich Miakota and Lyudmila Ivanovna Varvara, who preceded him in death.

A graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements...

Dafne Vazquez

Dafne Vazquez

Oct 23, 2026

Dafne Vázquez, de 37 años, residente de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el viernes 23 de octubre de 2026. Nació el 5 de octubre de 1989 en Los Ángeles, California, hija de J. Trinidad Vázquez-Arreola y Elvira Priscila (Baeza) Vázquez, quienes le sobreviven y residen en Sedalia.

El 6 de mayo de 2022, en Sedalia, Missouri, contrajo matrimonio con Víctor Antonio Ronzón, quien...

Ruslan Fayuk

Ruslan Fayuk

Oct 20, 2026

Ruslan Fayuk, 19, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on December 14, 2006, in Ulyanovka, Ukraine, the son of Leonid Fayuk and Nataliya (Fuzhenko) Fayuk, who reside in the home.

Ruslan immigrated to the United States with his whole family in 2008, and moved to Sedalia, MO in...

Harold "Wayne" Bradley

Harold "Wayne" Bradley

Oct 19, 2026

Harold Wayne Bradley, 69, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1956, in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Harold F. Bradley and Gladys L. (Weston) Bradley, who preceded him in death.

Wayne was a proud graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1975. Following graduation, he began his...

Donald Edward Paxton

Donald Edward Paxton

Oct 19, 2026

Donald "Ducky" Edward Paxton, 72, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on March 25, 1954, in Sedalia, the son of Robert M. Paxton and Elsie (Morley) Paxton, who preceded him in death.

Ducky was united in marriage to Yolanda Sue Morgan, who preceded him in death on...

Judy Plumb

Judy Plumb

Oct 16, 2026

Judy Gayle Plumb, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Caring Hearts and Hands in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 20, 1939, in Melbourne, Missouri, the daughter of Harry Cecil Davis and Lois Layne (Vance) Davis, who preceded her in death.

Judy was a proud graduate of Trenton High School in Trenton, Missouri, Class...

Tonny Lee Curry

Tonny Lee Curry

Oct 16, 2026

Tonny Lee Curry, 63, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

He was born on July 29, 1963, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Donald Sterling Curry and Lucille Ann (Lutjen) Curry, both of whom preceded him in death.

Tonny was united in marriage to Joyce E. Siegel in Syracuse,...

Robert Wayne Ogden

Robert Wayne Ogden

Nov 10, 2026

Robert Wayne "Bobby" Ogden, 62, of Edwards, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Edwards. He was born on March 2, 1964, in Tipton, IN, the son of George Leroy Ogden Jr. and Eulah Mae (Brooks) Ogden, who survive of Tipton, IN.

On March 22, 2006, in Tipton, IN, he was united in marriage to Lenora (Ayers) Ogden, who...

Rosy I. Coster

Rosy I. Coster

Nov 10, 2026

Rosy I. Coster, 53, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at her home.

Survivors include her husband Mark Coster of the home; her mother, Graciela Castrejon of Sedalia; four children, Jesse Contreras, Alex Contreras, Alissa Coster, and Jonathan Coster; and four grandchildren, Maggie, Nala, Elias, and Estella.

Rosy was preceded in death by brother, Julio C. Lopez....

Ronald Walbourn

Ronald Walbourn

Nov 9, 2026

Ronald Walbourn, 66, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully at his home in Hume, Missouri, on Monday, November 9, 2026. Born on October 2, 1960, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Jess Bill and Emma Lou (Forte) Walbourn, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ronald was an extraordinary man whose kindness and dedication touched everyone he...

George William Geotz

George William Geotz

Nov 9, 2026

George William Geotz, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Sedalia, the son of Frank Delbert and Mildred Grace (Leach) Geotz, who preceded him in death.

On March 23, 1963, in Sedalia, George was united in marriage to Sharon McFarland, who...

Vladimir M Novatskiy

Vladimir M Novatskiy

Nov 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Father

Vladimir Mikhailovich Novatsky

Vladimir Mikhailovich, our beloved father, was born on June 26, 1949, in the village of Golma, Balta District, Odessa Region, Ukraine, to Daria and Mikhail Novatsky. He was the firstborn child in the family. He had two sisters and one brother.

His childhood took place during the difficult postwar years. When Dad was...

Mildred Ann Cowick

Mildred Ann Cowick

Nov 9, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Ann Cowick, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Thomas Benton and Janice (Finch) Breshears, both of whom preceded her in death.

On December 1, 1996, in Independence, MO, she was united in marriage to Kevin L....

Dora Mae James

Dora Mae James

Nov 7, 2026

Dora Mae James, 92, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO.

She was born on January 13, 1934, in Green City, MO, the daughter of Van L. and Thelma (Lunsford) Hayes, who preceded her in death.

On October 14, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, Dora was united in marriage to Curtis L....

Yuriy Kovalenko

Yuriy Kovalenko

Nov 5, 2026

Yuriy Stepanovich Kovalenko

August 6, 1968 - November 5, 2026

Yuriy Stepanovich Kovalenko, 58, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on November 5, 2026. His family and friends remember him with love for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to help others.

Yuriy was born on August 6, 1968, in Haivoron, in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine, to Stepan Alexandrovich and Valentina Ivanovna Kovalenko....

Christopher Charles Green

Christopher Charles Green

Nov 5, 2026

Christopher Charles Green, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home in Sedalia.

He was born on October 9, 1978, at Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines, the son of Ira Charlie Green, who preceded him in death, and Maria S. (Belen) Green, who survives in La Monte, MO.

On July 17, 2001, in La...

Kirby Lee Pyle

Kirby Lee Pyle

Nov 5, 2026

Kirby Lee Pyle, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on May 7, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Charles Curtis Pyle and Patricia Rose (Kindle) Pyle, both of whom preceded him in death.

Kirby was a proud graduate of Smithton High School, Class of 1978. Following...

Carl W. Lewis

Carl W. Lewis

Oct 31, 2026

Carl W. Lewis, 73, of Malabar, Florida, formerly of Sedalia/Hughesville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Malabar, Florida. He was born on July 20, 1953, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Carl Leo Lewis and Ruby Ellen Marie (Ratje) Lewis, who preceded him in death.

Carl spent his early childhood in Hughesville, Missouri, where his lifelong love of...

Shirley Mae Martin

Shirley Mae Martin

Oct 31, 2026

Shirley Mae Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community at the age of 88, with her children by her side.

Born in Pomona, Missouri, near West Plains, Shirley was one of five children born to William R. and Margaret F. Chritton. Raised on a farm without electricity or running water, she grew up with a...

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr.

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr.

Oct 24, 2026

Allen Lee Hawkins Jr., 96, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on April 14, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Allen Lee Hawkins Sr. and Marguerite (Roberts) Hawkins, who preceded him in death.

Allen spent his early childhood in various communities throughout Kansas and Missouri before his family settled in...

Vladimir Miakota

Vladimir Miakota

Oct 23, 2026

Vladimir Miakota, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on October 23, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 18, 1950, in Moser, Belarus SSR, the son of Vladimir Ivanovich Miakota and Lyudmila Ivanovna Varvara, who preceded him in death.

A graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements...

Dafne Vazquez

Dafne Vazquez

Oct 23, 2026

Dafne Vázquez, de 37 años, residente de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el viernes 23 de octubre de 2026. Nació el 5 de octubre de 1989 en Los Ángeles, California, hija de J. Trinidad Vázquez-Arreola y Elvira Priscila (Baeza) Vázquez, quienes le sobreviven y residen en Sedalia.

El 6 de mayo de 2022, en Sedalia, Missouri, contrajo matrimonio con Víctor Antonio Ronzón, quien...

Ruslan Fayuk

Ruslan Fayuk

Oct 20, 2026

Ruslan Fayuk, 19, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on December 14, 2006, in Ulyanovka, Ukraine, the son of Leonid Fayuk and Nataliya (Fuzhenko) Fayuk, who reside in the home.

Ruslan immigrated to the United States with his whole family in 2008, and moved to Sedalia, MO in...

Harold "Wayne" Bradley

Harold "Wayne" Bradley

Oct 19, 2026

Harold Wayne Bradley, 69, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1956, in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Harold F. Bradley and Gladys L. (Weston) Bradley, who preceded him in death.

Wayne was a proud graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1975. Following graduation, he began his...

Donald Edward Paxton

Donald Edward Paxton

Oct 19, 2026

Donald "Ducky" Edward Paxton, 72, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on March 25, 1954, in Sedalia, the son of Robert M. Paxton and Elsie (Morley) Paxton, who preceded him in death.

Ducky was united in marriage to Yolanda Sue Morgan, who preceded him in death on...

Judy Plumb

Judy Plumb

Oct 16, 2026

Judy Gayle Plumb, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Caring Hearts and Hands in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 20, 1939, in Melbourne, Missouri, the daughter of Harry Cecil Davis and Lois Layne (Vance) Davis, who preceded her in death.

Judy was a proud graduate of Trenton High School in Trenton, Missouri, Class...

Tonny Lee Curry

Tonny Lee Curry

Oct 16, 2026

Tonny Lee Curry, 63, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

He was born on July 29, 1963, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Donald Sterling Curry and Lucille Ann (Lutjen) Curry, both of whom preceded him in death.

Tonny was united in marriage to Joyce E. Siegel in Syracuse,...