Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Maurine M. Calder

Maurine M. Calder

Mar 10, 2026

Maurine M. Calder, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Addington Place of Lee's Summit. She was born on March 14, 1934, in Danbury, New Hampshire, the daughter of Maurice E. Ford and Martha W. (Granai) Ford, who preceded her in death.

On September 6, 1957, in Bremerton, Washington, she was...

Mickey Adell Snider

Mickey Adell Snider

Mar 9, 2026

Mickey Adell Snider, 69, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 5, 1956, in Sedalia, the daughter of Raymond Hays and Sarah Pearl (Moore) Hays, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1996, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Everett Snider, who survives...

Phyllis Sue Montgomery

Phyllis Sue Montgomery

Mar 8, 2026

Phyllis Sue Montgomery, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

She was born August 14, 1939, in Poinsett County, Arkansas, the daughter of Philis and Doris (Howdeshell) Jones.

Phyllis graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. Growing up, Phyllis enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She played basketball and...

Billie Ann Bittle

Billie Ann Bittle

Mar 7, 2026

Billie Ann Bittle, 90, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Lindsay, California, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Bromide, Oklahoma, the daughter of Leonard Craft and Annie (Morgan) Craft, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1954, in Farmersville, California, she was united in...

Gary Eugene Craig

Gary Eugene Craig

Mar 7, 2026

Gary Eugene Craig, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Willard Craig and Irene (Logan) Craig, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1968 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Michael Darrell McNeil Jr.

Michael Darrell McNeil Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

Michael Darrell McNeil, Jr., 54, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1971, in Angleton, Texas, the son of Michael Darrell McNeil, Sr. and Susan Cotharn, who both preceded him in death.

Mike was born and raised in Texas and moved to Sedalia in 1990. He worked for many...

Mary Ann Rollinson

Mary Ann Rollinson

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Ann Rollinson, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 am, March 5, 2026, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. Mary Ann (Hall) (Smith, Walton) Rollinson lived a life of stubborn determination because she was born at the end of the Great Depression on September 19, 1937. She was the eldest of six children: Betty,...

Juanita Marie Burford

Juanita Marie Burford

Feb 28, 2026

Juanita Marie Burford, 64, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 28, 2026, at her home. She was born November 22, 1961, in Sedalia, the daughter of Hubert Burford, Jr. and Mary Ann (Arnold) Burford, who preceded her in death.

Juanita worked for many years at the Shelter Workshop in St. Louis, Missouri, retiring after a dedicated career. She found joy...

Jenny L. Raines

Jenny L. Raines

Feb 26, 2026

Jenny L. Raines, 79, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born April 28, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard H. Ehlers and Ethel L. (Bohling) Ehlers, who preceded her in death.

On May 2, 1980, in Huntsville, Alabama, Jenny was united in marriage to Floyd Golding, who preceded...

Shirley Lee Dunshee

Shirley Lee Dunshee

Feb 26, 2026

Shirley Lee (Neas) (Schneider) Dunshee, 91, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on November 27, 1934, in Lincoln, Missouri the daughter of Rollie Lee Neas and Hazel Bertha (Hare) Neas, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1953 in Denver, CO, to Eddie Schneider, who...

Patricia Lou Nicholson

Patricia Lou Nicholson

Feb 24, 2026

Patricia Lou "Pat" Nicholson, 87, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born February 26, 1938, in Sedalia, the daughter of Russell Wicker and Mary Anna (Dorsey) Wicker, who preceded her in death.

On December 4, 1981, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Pat was united in marriage to Harrell...

Jace Jamison Zembsch

Jace Jamison Zembsch

Feb 24, 2026

Jace Jamison Zembsch, age 12, of Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 23, 2013, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Derek and Brooklynn Zembsch, who survive in the home.

Because of his father's Air Force career, Jace had the...

Robert Douglas Halteman

Robert Douglas Halteman

Feb 20, 2026

Robert Douglas "Doug" Halteman, 64, of Carterville, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on May 21, 1961, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Robert E. Halteman and Bessie L. (Williams) Halteman, who preceded him in death.

Doug was a graduate of Webb City High School, Class of 1979. Throughout his life,...

Ronald Dean Fockler

Ronald Dean Fockler

Feb 18, 2026

Ronald "Dean" Fockler, 81, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on November 1, 1944, in Sedalia, the son of Lloyd and Virgie (Beard) Fockler, who preceded him in death.

On November 3, 1979, in Sedalia, Dean was united in marriage to Brenda Gail Rogers, who survives of...

David Layton Adair

David Layton Adair

Feb 16, 2026

David Layton Adair, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away at his home on February 16, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1957, in Sacramento, California, the son of Junior Adair and Ila (Paxton) Adair, who preceded him in death.

On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, Missouri, David was united in marriage to Theresa (Roller) Adair. She preceded him in...

Wayne Clifton Johnson

Wayne Clifton Johnson

Feb 13, 2026

Wayne Clifton Johnson, 80, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Warsaw, Missouri. He was born March 25, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Joseph L. Johnson and Leota M. (Jones) Johnson, who preceded him in death.

He was previously married to Linda Evans, who resides in Sedalia.

Wayne attended Smith-Cotton High School and spent...

Norma Jean Kellar

Norma Jean Kellar

Feb 12, 2026

Norma Jean Kellar, 87, of Belleville, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on October 9, 1938, in Belleville, New York, the daughter of Glen McGrath and Norma (Lane) McGrath, who preceded her in death.

On December 27, 1957, in Ellisburg, New...

Ricky Dean Lewis

Ricky Dean Lewis

Feb 12, 2026

Ricky Dean Lewis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born April 30, 1957, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of Buddy Dean Lewis and Betty Louise (Sipes) Lewis, who preceded him in death.

Ricky was a proud graduate of Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Missouri, Class of 1975. He continued his education at...

William Michael Strunk

William Michael Strunk

Feb 11, 2026

William Michael "Willy" Strunk, 74, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born December 8, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William H. Strunk and Juanita (Perry) Strunk, who preceded him in death.

Willy was a proud graduate of Westfield High School in LaCrosse, Indiana, Class of...

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg

Feb 11, 2026

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. He was born May 25, 1931, in Coffins Grove, Iowa, the son of Herbert Herman Hazelrigg and Josephine Susan (Theiss) Hazelrigg, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1966, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Jo Ann Steele. She preceded him in...

Maurine M. Calder

Maurine M. Calder

Mar 10, 2026

Maurine M. Calder, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Addington Place of Lee's Summit. She was born on March 14, 1934, in Danbury, New Hampshire, the daughter of Maurice E. Ford and Martha W. (Granai) Ford, who preceded her in death.

On September 6, 1957, in Bremerton, Washington, she was...

Mickey Adell Snider

Mickey Adell Snider

Mar 9, 2026

Mickey Adell Snider, 69, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 5, 1956, in Sedalia, the daughter of Raymond Hays and Sarah Pearl (Moore) Hays, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1996, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Everett Snider, who survives...

Phyllis Sue Montgomery

Phyllis Sue Montgomery

Mar 8, 2026

Phyllis Sue Montgomery, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

She was born August 14, 1939, in Poinsett County, Arkansas, the daughter of Philis and Doris (Howdeshell) Jones.

Phyllis graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. Growing up, Phyllis enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She played basketball and...

Billie Ann Bittle

Billie Ann Bittle

Mar 7, 2026

Billie Ann Bittle, 90, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Lindsay, California, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Bromide, Oklahoma, the daughter of Leonard Craft and Annie (Morgan) Craft, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1954, in Farmersville, California, she was united in...

Gary Eugene Craig

Gary Eugene Craig

Mar 7, 2026

Gary Eugene Craig, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Willard Craig and Irene (Logan) Craig, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1968 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Michael Darrell McNeil Jr.

Michael Darrell McNeil Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

Michael Darrell McNeil, Jr., 54, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1971, in Angleton, Texas, the son of Michael Darrell McNeil, Sr. and Susan Cotharn, who both preceded him in death.

Mike was born and raised in Texas and moved to Sedalia in 1990. He worked for many...

Mary Ann Rollinson

Mary Ann Rollinson

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Ann Rollinson, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 am, March 5, 2026, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. Mary Ann (Hall) (Smith, Walton) Rollinson lived a life of stubborn determination because she was born at the end of the Great Depression on September 19, 1937. She was the eldest of six children: Betty,...

Juanita Marie Burford

Juanita Marie Burford

Feb 28, 2026

Juanita Marie Burford, 64, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 28, 2026, at her home. She was born November 22, 1961, in Sedalia, the daughter of Hubert Burford, Jr. and Mary Ann (Arnold) Burford, who preceded her in death.

Juanita worked for many years at the Shelter Workshop in St. Louis, Missouri, retiring after a dedicated career. She found joy...

Jenny L. Raines

Jenny L. Raines

Feb 26, 2026

Jenny L. Raines, 79, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born April 28, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard H. Ehlers and Ethel L. (Bohling) Ehlers, who preceded her in death.

On May 2, 1980, in Huntsville, Alabama, Jenny was united in marriage to Floyd Golding, who preceded...

Shirley Lee Dunshee

Shirley Lee Dunshee

Feb 26, 2026

Shirley Lee (Neas) (Schneider) Dunshee, 91, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on November 27, 1934, in Lincoln, Missouri the daughter of Rollie Lee Neas and Hazel Bertha (Hare) Neas, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1953 in Denver, CO, to Eddie Schneider, who...

Patricia Lou Nicholson

Patricia Lou Nicholson

Feb 24, 2026

Patricia Lou "Pat" Nicholson, 87, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born February 26, 1938, in Sedalia, the daughter of Russell Wicker and Mary Anna (Dorsey) Wicker, who preceded her in death.

On December 4, 1981, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Pat was united in marriage to Harrell...

Jace Jamison Zembsch

Jace Jamison Zembsch

Feb 24, 2026

Jace Jamison Zembsch, age 12, of Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 23, 2013, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Derek and Brooklynn Zembsch, who survive in the home.

Because of his father's Air Force career, Jace had the...

Robert Douglas Halteman

Robert Douglas Halteman

Feb 20, 2026

Robert Douglas "Doug" Halteman, 64, of Carterville, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on May 21, 1961, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Robert E. Halteman and Bessie L. (Williams) Halteman, who preceded him in death.

Doug was a graduate of Webb City High School, Class of 1979. Throughout his life,...

Ronald Dean Fockler

Ronald Dean Fockler

Feb 18, 2026

Ronald "Dean" Fockler, 81, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on November 1, 1944, in Sedalia, the son of Lloyd and Virgie (Beard) Fockler, who preceded him in death.

On November 3, 1979, in Sedalia, Dean was united in marriage to Brenda Gail Rogers, who survives of...

David Layton Adair

David Layton Adair

Feb 16, 2026

David Layton Adair, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away at his home on February 16, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1957, in Sacramento, California, the son of Junior Adair and Ila (Paxton) Adair, who preceded him in death.

On December 20, 1998, in La Monte, Missouri, David was united in marriage to Theresa (Roller) Adair. She preceded him in...

Wayne Clifton Johnson

Wayne Clifton Johnson

Feb 13, 2026

Wayne Clifton Johnson, 80, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Warsaw, Missouri. He was born March 25, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Joseph L. Johnson and Leota M. (Jones) Johnson, who preceded him in death.

He was previously married to Linda Evans, who resides in Sedalia.

Wayne attended Smith-Cotton High School and spent...

Norma Jean Kellar

Norma Jean Kellar

Feb 12, 2026

Norma Jean Kellar, 87, of Belleville, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on October 9, 1938, in Belleville, New York, the daughter of Glen McGrath and Norma (Lane) McGrath, who preceded her in death.

On December 27, 1957, in Ellisburg, New...

Ricky Dean Lewis

Ricky Dean Lewis

Feb 12, 2026

Ricky Dean Lewis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born April 30, 1957, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of Buddy Dean Lewis and Betty Louise (Sipes) Lewis, who preceded him in death.

Ricky was a proud graduate of Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Missouri, Class of 1975. He continued his education at...

William Michael Strunk

William Michael Strunk

Feb 11, 2026

William Michael "Willy" Strunk, 74, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born December 8, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William H. Strunk and Juanita (Perry) Strunk, who preceded him in death.

Willy was a proud graduate of Westfield High School in LaCrosse, Indiana, Class of...

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg

Feb 11, 2026

Stanley Dale Hazelrigg, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. He was born May 25, 1931, in Coffins Grove, Iowa, the son of Herbert Herman Hazelrigg and Josephine Susan (Theiss) Hazelrigg, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1966, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Jo Ann Steele. She preceded him in...