Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary For Travis Duane McMullen Travis Duane McMullen, 28, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 11, 1989 in Sedalia, MO the son of Timmie Robert McMullen and Teresa Louise (Timbers) McMullen, who both reside in Sedalia.

Travis was a 2008 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Apr 12, 2018

Obituary For Timothy Wayne Callahan Timothy Wayne Callahan, 22, of Green Ridge passed away April 12, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia as a result of an auto accident. He was born on April 3, 1996 in Newport News, VA the son of Stephen Callahan, who resides in Green Ridge and Marna Sitnic, who survives.

Tim was a...

Donna Faye Shelley

Donna Faye Shelley

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Donna Faye Shelley Donna Faye Shelley, 69, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Sedalia, the daughter of Freddy and Viola Homan Gray, who preceded her in death.

She worked for ACLU and as a waitress in Kansas City, MO. for many years. Donna moved from...

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Katherine Suzanne Johnson Katherine Suzanne Johnson, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Therapy Center, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel,...

Mae E. Burgess

Mae E. Burgess

Apr 4, 2018

Obituary For Mae E. Burgess Mae Elizabeth Burgess, 81, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Vernie Cleo and Julia May (Woods) Clark, who preceded her in death.

In March of 1959 she was united in marriage to Paul Snodgrass, who preceded...

Helen E. Ulmer

Helen E. Ulmer

Apr 3, 2018

Obituary For Helen E. Ulmer Helen E. Ulmer, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Barnett Edward and Mary Kathryn (Simmons) Walker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

David Gene Hofstetter

David Gene Hofstetter

Mar 31, 2018

Obituary For David Gene Hofstetter David Gene Hofstetter, 66, of Florence, MO passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedalia, MO the son of Wilbert Wilson and Mary Lubertha (Fethke) Hofstetter, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1974 in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheryl...

David A. Goldsmith

David A. Goldsmith

Mar 25, 2018

Obituary For David A. Goldsmith David A. Goldsmith, 76, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of John S. and Allie (Beard) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1959. On September 15, 1963,...

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Mar 24, 2018

Obituary For Maxine Elizabeth Howard Maxine Elizabeth Howard, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 5, 1938 in Lohman, MO, the daughter of Grant and Kathryn (Rodekohr) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1960 in Clarksburg, MO, she was united in marriage...

Leona A. Selken

Leona A. Selken

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary For Leona A. Selken Leona A. Selken, 96, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Florence, MO daughter of August and Nora (Schroeder) Hartman, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1944 in Florence, MO she was united in marriage to Paul...

Dorotha Blundell

Dorotha Blundell

Mar 21, 2018

Obituary For Dorotha Blundell Dorotha Blundell, 93, of Lincoln passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2018 at her home in Lincoln, MO. She was born on September 21, 1924 in Carrollton, MO the daughter of John Turner and Awilda Mae (McCoulagh) Dickson, who preceded her in death on February 24, 2013.

On February 2, 1943 in Kansas City, KS she was...

Gloria D Casto

Gloria D Casto

Mar 21, 2018

Obituary For Gloria D Casto Gloria Don Casto, 83, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her son's home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on November 27, 1934 in Prairie Home, MO the daughter of Edward William August and Fannie Mae (Hampton) Stock, who preceded her in death.

On September 17, 1955 in Boonville, MO she was...

Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd Ii

Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd Ii

Mar 16, 2018

Obituary For Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd II Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd II, 69, of Mora, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 26, 1948 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Thomas C. and Margueritte (Raines) Shepherd, who preceded him in death.

Tom spent his youth in Fort...

Betty Banner

Betty Banner

Mar 12, 2018

Obituary For Betty Banner Betty Rose Banner, 77, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by her family, at California Care Center in California, MO. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Emmett, ID, the daughter of Wray and Dorothy (Anspaugh) Shackelford, who preceded her in death.

On April 19, 1958 in Roach, MO she was...

Mary Woolery

Mary Woolery

Mar 10, 2018

Obituary For Mary Woolery Mary Margaret Woolery, 57, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 29, 1960 in Tuscumbia, MO the daughter of Gilbert and Faye (Pitts) Shoemake, who preceded her in death.

Mary was a 1978 graduate of Eldon High School. She enjoyed being a mom...

Charles Yeager

Charles Yeager

Mar 9, 2018

Obituary For Charles Yeager Charles Oliver "Chuck" Yeager, 75, of Otterville passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Sedalia, the son of Frank Edward and Myna Pearl (Hull) Yeager, who preceded him in death.

On September 6, 1964 in Fulton, MO he was...

Terry Halter

Terry Halter

Mar 9, 2018

Obituary For Terry Halter Terry Shawn Halter, 68, of Sedalia passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1950 in Mexico, MO the daughter of Carl William and Dorothy Mae (Starnes) Adkisson, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Mark Halter who preceded her...

Loretta Baessler

Loretta Baessler

Mar 6, 2018

Obituary For Loretta Baessler Loretta Marie Baessler, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO. She was born on July 15, 1936 in Pettis County, MO the daughter of Edward F. and Agnes M. (Young) Miller, who preceded her in death.

She attended school in Georgetown and Sedalia. Loretta loved...

Ronald Mcclain

Ronald Mcclain

Mar 4, 2018

Obituary For Ronald McClain Ronald James McClain, 70, of La Monte, MO, lost his struggle with COPD and Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Fair View Nursing home in Sedalia, MO. The son of James and Helen (Williams) McClain was born in Matewan, WV, on February 14, 1948; one of 5 children.

Ronald served this country as a...

Mary Lou Matz

Mary Lou Matz

Mar 1, 2018

Obituary For Mary Lou Matz Mary Lou Matz, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Care Center, Sedalia, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Wabasha, MN, the daughter of Orville Wehrs, who preceded her in death, and Deloris (Thendens) Wehrs, who resides in Elgin, MN.

On May...

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary For Travis Duane McMullen Travis Duane McMullen, 28, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 11, 1989 in Sedalia, MO the son of Timmie Robert McMullen and Teresa Louise (Timbers) McMullen, who both reside in Sedalia.

Travis was a 2008 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Apr 12, 2018

Obituary For Timothy Wayne Callahan Timothy Wayne Callahan, 22, of Green Ridge passed away April 12, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia as a result of an auto accident. He was born on April 3, 1996 in Newport News, VA the son of Stephen Callahan, who resides in Green Ridge and Marna Sitnic, who survives.

Tim was a...

Donna Faye Shelley

Donna Faye Shelley

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Donna Faye Shelley Donna Faye Shelley, 69, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Sedalia, the daughter of Freddy and Viola Homan Gray, who preceded her in death.

She worked for ACLU and as a waitress in Kansas City, MO. for many years. Donna moved from...

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Katherine Suzanne Johnson Katherine Suzanne Johnson, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Therapy Center, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel,...

Mae E. Burgess

Mae E. Burgess

Apr 4, 2018

Obituary For Mae E. Burgess Mae Elizabeth Burgess, 81, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Vernie Cleo and Julia May (Woods) Clark, who preceded her in death.

In March of 1959 she was united in marriage to Paul Snodgrass, who preceded...

Helen E. Ulmer

Helen E. Ulmer

Apr 3, 2018

Obituary For Helen E. Ulmer Helen E. Ulmer, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Barnett Edward and Mary Kathryn (Simmons) Walker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

David Gene Hofstetter

David Gene Hofstetter

Mar 31, 2018

Obituary For David Gene Hofstetter David Gene Hofstetter, 66, of Florence, MO passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedalia, MO the son of Wilbert Wilson and Mary Lubertha (Fethke) Hofstetter, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1974 in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheryl...

David A. Goldsmith

David A. Goldsmith

Mar 25, 2018

Obituary For David A. Goldsmith David A. Goldsmith, 76, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of John S. and Allie (Beard) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1959. On September 15, 1963,...

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Mar 24, 2018

Obituary For Maxine Elizabeth Howard Maxine Elizabeth Howard, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 5, 1938 in Lohman, MO, the daughter of Grant and Kathryn (Rodekohr) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1960 in Clarksburg, MO, she was united in marriage...

Leona A. Selken

Leona A. Selken

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary For Leona A. Selken Leona A. Selken, 96, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Florence, MO daughter of August and Nora (Schroeder) Hartman, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1944 in Florence, MO she was united in marriage to Paul...

Dorotha Blundell

Dorotha Blundell

Mar 21, 2018

Obituary For Dorotha Blundell Dorotha Blundell, 93, of Lincoln passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2018 at her home in Lincoln, MO. She was born on September 21, 1924 in Carrollton, MO the daughter of John Turner and Awilda Mae (McCoulagh) Dickson, who preceded her in death on February 24, 2013.

On February 2, 1943 in Kansas City, KS she was...

Gloria D Casto

Gloria D Casto

Mar 21, 2018

Obituary For Gloria D Casto Gloria Don Casto, 83, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her son's home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on November 27, 1934 in Prairie Home, MO the daughter of Edward William August and Fannie Mae (Hampton) Stock, who preceded her in death.

On September 17, 1955 in Boonville, MO she was...

Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd Ii

Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd Ii

Mar 16, 2018

Obituary For Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd II Thomas C. "Tom" Shepherd II, 69, of Mora, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 26, 1948 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Thomas C. and Margueritte (Raines) Shepherd, who preceded him in death.

Tom spent his youth in Fort...

Betty Banner

Betty Banner

Mar 12, 2018

Obituary For Betty Banner Betty Rose Banner, 77, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2018, surrounded by her family, at California Care Center in California, MO. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Emmett, ID, the daughter of Wray and Dorothy (Anspaugh) Shackelford, who preceded her in death.

On April 19, 1958 in Roach, MO she was...

Mary Woolery

Mary Woolery

Mar 10, 2018

Obituary For Mary Woolery Mary Margaret Woolery, 57, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 29, 1960 in Tuscumbia, MO the daughter of Gilbert and Faye (Pitts) Shoemake, who preceded her in death.

Mary was a 1978 graduate of Eldon High School. She enjoyed being a mom...

Charles Yeager

Charles Yeager

Mar 9, 2018

Obituary For Charles Yeager Charles Oliver "Chuck" Yeager, 75, of Otterville passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Sedalia, the son of Frank Edward and Myna Pearl (Hull) Yeager, who preceded him in death.

On September 6, 1964 in Fulton, MO he was...

Terry Halter

Terry Halter

Mar 9, 2018

Obituary For Terry Halter Terry Shawn Halter, 68, of Sedalia passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1950 in Mexico, MO the daughter of Carl William and Dorothy Mae (Starnes) Adkisson, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Mark Halter who preceded her...

Loretta Baessler

Loretta Baessler

Mar 6, 2018

Obituary For Loretta Baessler Loretta Marie Baessler, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO. She was born on July 15, 1936 in Pettis County, MO the daughter of Edward F. and Agnes M. (Young) Miller, who preceded her in death.

She attended school in Georgetown and Sedalia. Loretta loved...

Ronald Mcclain

Ronald Mcclain

Mar 4, 2018

Obituary For Ronald McClain Ronald James McClain, 70, of La Monte, MO, lost his struggle with COPD and Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Fair View Nursing home in Sedalia, MO. The son of James and Helen (Williams) McClain was born in Matewan, WV, on February 14, 1948; one of 5 children.

Ronald served this country as a...

Mary Lou Matz

Mary Lou Matz

Mar 1, 2018

Obituary For Mary Lou Matz Mary Lou Matz, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Care Center, Sedalia, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Wabasha, MN, the daughter of Orville Wehrs, who preceded her in death, and Deloris (Thendens) Wehrs, who resides in Elgin, MN.

On May...