Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Terry Joe Roberts

Terry Joe Roberts

Jan 1, 2026

Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.

On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise Ricker, who resides...

Clifford B. Kast

Clifford B. Kast

Jan 1, 2026

Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.

On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Clyde Gail Demand

Clyde Gail Demand

Jan 1, 2026

Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Dec 31, 2025

Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.

In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...

Vickie Rae Wasson

Vickie Rae Wasson

Dec 31, 2025

Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Dec 29, 2025

Aleksandr G. Sidorov, 44, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on December 29, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on July 24, 1981, in Nikolayev, Ukraine the son of Grigoriy F. Sidorov Sr. and Galina Podgorodnaya.

He was united in marriage to Tatyana Sidorov, who resides in the home.

A prayer service will be held at...

Shari Jillene Ream

Shari Jillene Ream

Dec 23, 2025

Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...

John Wesley Killion

John Wesley Killion

Dec 21, 2025

John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...

Mary F. Knott

Mary F. Knott

Dec 21, 2025

Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...

Charles William Birch

Charles William Birch

Dec 17, 2025

Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.

On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...

Rita Mae Arndt

Rita Mae Arndt

Dec 14, 2025

Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.

Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...

Charles Edward Kratzer

Charles Edward Kratzer

Dec 13, 2025

Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.

On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Frances July Dean Tucker

Frances July Dean Tucker

Dec 12, 2025

Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.

Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....

Jonnie Von Benton

Jonnie Von Benton

Dec 12, 2025

Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...

Frank John Farmer

Frank John Farmer

Dec 11, 2025

Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.

He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...

Evelyn Marie Yonce

Evelyn Marie Yonce

Dec 11, 2025

Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.

On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...

Charlotte Anne Charlton

Charlotte Anne Charlton

Dec 11, 2025

Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.

On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...

Kenneth C. Hampy

Kenneth C. Hampy

Dec 10, 2025

Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.

On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...

Theresa L. Adair

Theresa L. Adair

Dec 5, 2025

Theresa "Terri" L. Adair, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 24, 1964, in Troy, MO, the daughter of Robert Roller and Joyce Ann (Craig) Roller, who preceded her in death.

On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Terri was united in marriage to David Adair, who resides...

Loyd H. Gudenschwager

Loyd H. Gudenschwager

Dec 4, 2025

Loyd Henry Gudenschwager, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on November 3, 1932, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Walter and Louise Gudenschwager, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, Loyd was united in marriage to Dorothy Wagner, who preceded him...

Terry Joe Roberts

Terry Joe Roberts

Jan 1, 2026

Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.

On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise Ricker, who resides...

Clifford B. Kast

Clifford B. Kast

Jan 1, 2026

Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.

On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Clyde Gail Demand

Clyde Gail Demand

Jan 1, 2026

Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Dec 31, 2025

Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.

In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...

Vickie Rae Wasson

Vickie Rae Wasson

Dec 31, 2025

Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Dec 29, 2025

Aleksandr G. Sidorov, 44, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on December 29, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on July 24, 1981, in Nikolayev, Ukraine the son of Grigoriy F. Sidorov Sr. and Galina Podgorodnaya.

He was united in marriage to Tatyana Sidorov, who resides in the home.

A prayer service will be held at...

Shari Jillene Ream

Shari Jillene Ream

Dec 23, 2025

Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...

John Wesley Killion

John Wesley Killion

Dec 21, 2025

John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...

Mary F. Knott

Mary F. Knott

Dec 21, 2025

Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...

Charles William Birch

Charles William Birch

Dec 17, 2025

Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.

On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...

Rita Mae Arndt

Rita Mae Arndt

Dec 14, 2025

Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.

Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...

Charles Edward Kratzer

Charles Edward Kratzer

Dec 13, 2025

Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.

On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Frances July Dean Tucker

Frances July Dean Tucker

Dec 12, 2025

Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.

Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....

Jonnie Von Benton

Jonnie Von Benton

Dec 12, 2025

Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...

Frank John Farmer

Frank John Farmer

Dec 11, 2025

Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.

He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...

Evelyn Marie Yonce

Evelyn Marie Yonce

Dec 11, 2025

Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.

On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...

Charlotte Anne Charlton

Charlotte Anne Charlton

Dec 11, 2025

Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.

On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...

Kenneth C. Hampy

Kenneth C. Hampy

Dec 10, 2025

Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.

On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...

Theresa L. Adair

Theresa L. Adair

Dec 5, 2025

Theresa "Terri" L. Adair, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 24, 1964, in Troy, MO, the daughter of Robert Roller and Joyce Ann (Craig) Roller, who preceded her in death.

On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Terri was united in marriage to David Adair, who resides...

Loyd H. Gudenschwager

Loyd H. Gudenschwager

Dec 4, 2025

Loyd Henry Gudenschwager, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on November 3, 1932, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Walter and Louise Gudenschwager, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, Loyd was united in marriage to Dorothy Wagner, who preceded him...