Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Edward Steele II
Feb 10, 2026
James Edward Steele II, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of James Edward Steele I and Stella (Young) Steele, who preceded him in death.
James was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1970. He dedicated many years...
Shelly Renne Goodson
Feb 10, 2026
Shelly Renne Goodson, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1952, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of William Shoemaker and Anna (Biggs) Shoemaker, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jerry Goodson. He preceded her...
Krislynn Rose Armstrong
Feb 9, 2026
Krislynn Rose Armstrong, 25, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Shawn Armstrong and Christina (Goodnight) Armstrong, who reside in Sedalia.
Krislynn was a proud graduate of Whittier High School, Class of 2018. Above all, she loved being a mom. She cherished...
Lloyd Lee Horner
Feb 9, 2026
Lloyd Lee Horner, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, MO.
No formal service will be held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Robert Dale Norfleet Sr
Feb 9, 2026
Robert "Dale" Norfleet Sr., 91, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born January 24, 1935, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, the son of Frank Norfleet and Myrtle (Ringen) Norfleet, who preceded him in death.
On May 26, 1956, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Missouri, Dale...
Jennifer Elise Moore
Feb 8, 2026
Jennifer "Ginger" Elise Moore, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 29, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Noel and Junia Mae (Meyer) Noel, who preceded her in death.
On July 25, 1970, in Cole Camp, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald...
Paul Edward Bailey
Feb 8, 2026
Paul Edward Bailey, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul N. Bailey and Rachael M. (Woodard) Bailey, who preceded him in death.
On December 30, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...
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,...
Dmytro Fomin
Feb 3, 2026
Dmytro Fomin, 91, of Sedalia passed away on February 3, 2026, at his home, in Sedalia. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Odessa, Ukraine the son of Ivan Fomin and Marina Volokitina, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1959 in Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Natalya Fomina, who preceded him in death on October 19,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Edward Steele II
Feb 10, 2026
James Edward Steele II, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of James Edward Steele I and Stella (Young) Steele, who preceded him in death.
James was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1970. He dedicated many years...
Shelly Renne Goodson
Feb 10, 2026
Shelly Renne Goodson, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1952, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of William Shoemaker and Anna (Biggs) Shoemaker, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jerry Goodson. He preceded her...
Krislynn Rose Armstrong
Feb 9, 2026
Krislynn Rose Armstrong, 25, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Shawn Armstrong and Christina (Goodnight) Armstrong, who reside in Sedalia.
Krislynn was a proud graduate of Whittier High School, Class of 2018. Above all, she loved being a mom. She cherished...
Lloyd Lee Horner
Feb 9, 2026
Lloyd Lee Horner, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, MO.
No formal service will be held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Robert Dale Norfleet Sr
Feb 9, 2026
Robert "Dale" Norfleet Sr., 91, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born January 24, 1935, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, the son of Frank Norfleet and Myrtle (Ringen) Norfleet, who preceded him in death.
On May 26, 1956, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Missouri, Dale...
Jennifer Elise Moore
Feb 8, 2026
Jennifer "Ginger" Elise Moore, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 29, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Noel and Junia Mae (Meyer) Noel, who preceded her in death.
On July 25, 1970, in Cole Camp, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald...
Paul Edward Bailey
Feb 8, 2026
Paul Edward Bailey, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul N. Bailey and Rachael M. (Woodard) Bailey, who preceded him in death.
On December 30, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...
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,...
Dmytro Fomin
Feb 3, 2026
Dmytro Fomin, 91, of Sedalia passed away on February 3, 2026, at his home, in Sedalia. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Odessa, Ukraine the son of Ivan Fomin and Marina Volokitina, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1959 in Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Natalya Fomina, who preceded him in death on October 19,...
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