Obituaries

Ann M. Phillips

Jan 18, 2025

Ann M. Phillips, 77, of Rolla, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Silverstone Place in Rolla. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Sedalia to Johnny and Bettye (Field) Murrell.

In 1980, Ann married Edmund Earl Phillips, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 31, 2024.

Ann had a passion for reading, traveling on cruises and abroad, and...

Kennard D. McKinney

Jan 18, 2025

Kennard Davis McKinney, 77, of Belton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Carnegie Village Rehab Center in Belton.

He was born September 8, 1947, in Sedalia, son of Orie and Beulah (Davis) McKinney.

On December 6, 1969, in Sedalia, he married Cynthia Shull.

Kennard attended Central Missouri State College to obtain a B.S. in business administration, graduating in 1969. He began working...

Roy Cecil Miller, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Roy Cecil Miller, Jr., 82, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Kansas City.

He was born December 19, 1942, in Sedalia, son of Roy C. Miller, Sr. and Oleta B. (Skaggs) Miller.

On November 1, 1999, in Wichita, KS, he was married to Marjorie D. (Rathbun) Losey, who preceded him in death on July 21, 2008.

Roy attended the Missouri...

DeWayne Duncan

Jan 14, 2025

DeWayne Duncan, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Caring Hearts and Hands in Columbia.

He was born October 21, 1929, in Freeman, Missouri, the only child of Frank H. and Lucile E. (Hackler) Duncan. On April 17, 1955, in Drexel, Missouri, he married Mildred (Long), who preceded him in death on February 19, 2017.

DeWayne was a...

Linda Byrnes

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Ann Byrnes

Sunrise June 20, 1949

Sunset January 12, 2025

Linda Ann Byrnes, 75, of Warrensburg, MO passed away peacefully at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, MO on January 12, 2025.

Linda enjoyed being with her family, trying to beat puzzles with her sister-in-law Jan, solitaire, laughing, black jellybeans and Conway Twitty.

Always one to make sure you smiled at the start of your day;...

Gaylen R. Crowe

Jan 11, 2025

Gaylen Ray Crowe, 73, of Smithton, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

He was born March 5, 1951, in Chillicothe, son of Harold H. and Arolene A. (Jones) Crowe.

On October 10, 2000, Las Vegas, he married Lesa A. (Lane).

Gaylen worked for Maxion Wheels for 22 years before retiring and was currently working as a delivery...

Gerald F. Norton

Jan 9, 2025

Gerald Francis Norton, 86, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at StoneBridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City.

He was born February 27, 1938, in Fairfax, MO, a son of the late Ralph V. and Maude M. (Thompson) Norton. On February 19, 1959, he married Merna Becker, who preceded him in death on November 2, 1993. On December 10, 1994,...

Norman L. Griswold

Jan 4, 2025

Norman Lee Griswold, age 88, of Overland Park, KS died peacefully on January 4, 2024. Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO will be directing a private, family memorial service at a later date.

He was born February 2, 1936 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Myron Griswold and Edith Fowler Griswold. On June 1, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart,...

Clay U. Poynter III

Jan 2, 2025

Clay Ulmont Poynter, III, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home. 

He was born on September 23, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Clay U. Poynter, Jr. and Margarethe E. Franklin. 

Clay worked for many years at Hayes Wheels and then later for Conagra. He found immense joy in life's adventures. Whether he was fishing, riding his four-wheeler, drawing...

Robert L. Cox

Jan 2, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Cox, 79, of La Plata, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia.

Bob was born on July 11, 1945, in Morenci, AZ, to the late Herb A. and Etta Louise (Hayes) Cox. He grew up in Kiowa, OK, and graduated from Kiowa High School. On...

Dennis R. Holman

Dec 31, 2024

Dennis Robert “Denny” Holman, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Columbia.

He was born May 7, 1939, on the family farm north of Sedalia, the second child of Robert H. and Wilma I. (Rodewald) Holman, who also lived their entire lives on the farm.

Denny was married to his wife Donna (Rothgeb) Meekins on November 26, 1984, and...

Davon A. Spratley

Dec 28, 2024

Davon Allen Spratley, 17, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, as a result of an auto accident.

He was born February 27, 2007, in Sedalia.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Brooke Spratley; four siblings, Destiny, David, Darin, and Deziree; paternal grandparents, Allen and Marjorie Spratley; aunts and uncles, Doug and Tammy Spratley, Clarence Silvers, Jason and Sherry...

Lawrence W. Vollmer

Dec 27, 2024

Lawrence Wilbert Vollmer, 70, of Green Ridge, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 27, 1954, in Pettis County, the son of Francis and Martha (Twenter) Vollmer.

Lawrence was a graduate of Green Ridge High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Howard Construction and also as an over-the-road truck driver. He...

Margaret L. Kidwell

Dec 25, 2024

Margaret Lorraine Kidwell, 97, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 18, 1927, in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Augustine and Ida (Freeland) Humphrey. On April 21, 1979, in Sedalia, she married Jewell Kidwell who survives of the home.

Margaret worked many...

Janet L. Isbell

Dec 24, 2024

Janet L. Isbell, 61, of Erwin, TN, formerly of Sedalia, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Janet was born on March 30, 1963, in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Virgil E. and Daisy M. (Cunningham) Morris. She was first married to John Petty, who preceded her in death, and later to Robert Isbell, who also preceded...

Ivanna I. Afatarli

Dec 24, 2024

Ivanna Ivan Afatarli, 57, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born September 3, 1967, in Moldova, daughter of Ivan and Pelagia Arnaut.

In 1987, she married Piotr Afatarli. This union was blessed with thirteen children.

Ivanna was a wife, a mother, a daughter who loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved to...

Carol Ann Schuman

Dec 23, 2024

Carol Ann Schuman, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 9, 1950, in St. Louis, daughter of Ernest and Phyllis Pilz.

On February 10, 2018, she was united in marriage to James Schuman.

In her early years, Carol worked as a nurse’s aide. Later she babysat and taught in church school. She enjoyed flowers,...

Carole Jean Salmon

Dec 21, 2024

Carole Jean Salmon, 82, of Jefferson City, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center.

She was born March 17, 1942, in Jefferson City, daughter of Nelson and Lovella (Natsch) Vincent.

On November 26, 1964, in Jefferson City, she was united in marriage to Stewart Kipling “Kip” Salmon, who preceded her in death on March...

Bobby L. Wasson

Dec 18, 2024

Bobby Lee Wasson, 75, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born March 21, 1949, in Sedalia, son of Bishop J. Wasson and Edna Pearl (Thomas) Krause. 

On August 20, 1971, in La Monte, he was united in marriage to Arthea (Mahin).

Bobby was a 1967 graduate of Knob Noster High School and earned...

Nellie Joan Alexander

Dec 14, 2024

Nellie Joan Alexander, 92, of Houstonia, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born June 6, 1932, in rural Blackwater, a daughter of the late Will and Mabel Sue (Harvey) Dial. On June 10, 1950, in Kaiser, MO, she married Wilbur “Bud” Alexander, and they resided in rural Houstonia all their married life of 74...