Obituaries

Geraldine L. Holeman

Mar 17, 2025

Geraldine L. “Jeri” Holeman, 100, of Sedalia, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born September 10, 1924, the daughter of William J. and Maud (Mather) Paul.

In 1946, she was married to Elmo Pfetcher. To this union were born two sons, William Troy and James Dwight. She later married Keith Holeman in 1971. He passed away...

Treasa J. Stockwell

Mar 13, 2025

Treasa Janalene Stockwell, 64, of La Monte, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 21, 1960, in Richmond, daughter of Thomas Edward Beard Sr. and Carol Ruth (Portell) Beard. She was married to Ralph A. Stockwell.

Treasa was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she taught the special needs Sunday school class. She was...

James P. Johnson

Mar 12, 2025

James P. Johnson, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

He was born June 24, 1958, in Lee’s Summit, a son of the late Troy Vernon Brooks and Mary Edna (Gash) Johnson.

He was raised in Calhoun and graduated from Calhoun High School in 1976.

Jim spent a brief period in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. In his early...

Marcella Rose Butler

Mar 11, 2025

Marcella Rose (Goodwin) Butler, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Fair View Health Care Center.

She was born May 31, 1932, in Higginsville, a daughter of the late David and Dorothy (Powell) Goodwin. On May 16, 1953 she married Adolphus Butler, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2012.

Marcella was raised in Knob Noster, and she...

Laura Ruth Oelrichs

Mar 9, 2025

Laura Ruth Oelrichs, 90, of Mora, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born May 6, 1934, in Tribune, KS, a daughter of the late H.W. and Amanda (Heess) Becker. On January 10, 1954, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, she married Raymond F. Oelrichs, who preceded her in death on August 6,...

James Henson

Mar 7, 2025

James “Jimmy” Rodney Henson was born on August 15, 1947, in Long Beach, California to parents Hazel Juanita Henson and Jakie Leon Henson. He was the third of five children. He attended schools in Long Beach, graduating from David Starr Jordan High School in 1965. He served in the Army for three months and was discharged on a medical discharge...

Ronald E. Cramer

Mar 4, 2025

Ronald E. Cramer, 70, of Centralia, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Born on May 11, 1954, in Sedalia. Ron was the son of the late Morley E. and Betty (Bennett) Cramer. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1972 and furthered his education at State Fair Community College in small motor mechanics. After college he started his...

Charles R. Marshall, II

Mar 4, 2025

Charles R. Marshall, II, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, surrounded by his family.

Born October 23, 1942, in Ashland, KY, he was one of three sons of Franklin B. and Virginia (Newsome) Marshall.

On November 25, 1965, in Laconia, IN, he was united in marriage to Carolyn May Brown. This union was...

Evelyn Marcelle Templemire

Feb 27, 2025

Evelyn Marcelle Templemire, 92, passed away February 27, 2025, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

She was born on March 22, 1932, a daughter of Everett and Mona Brereton. On September 28, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Donald Louis Templemire, in Harrison, AR. Together, they built a life filled with love and devotion.

Evelyn...

Rita J. Offield-Tolliver

Feb 24, 2025

Rita Jeanette Offield Tolliver, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home. 

She was born on October 24, 1954, in Boonville, MO, a daughter of Theodore F. and Alice Marie (Pfeiffer) Hale. 

Rita was a devoted member of Broadway Baptist Church in Sedalia. She had a deep love for music, especially playing the piano, and found joy in...

David Eickelberg

Feb 24, 2025

David S. Eickelberg, 75, of Sedalia, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on July 27, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the only child of Dallas and Mary (Wallace) Eickelberg.

David was a beloved member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sedalia, Missouri. His life was characterized...

Evelyn J. Woolery

Feb 22, 2025

Evelyn J. “Punk” Woolery, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, surrounded by her family.

Born May 13, 1947, in Sedalia, she was one of four children of James B. and Evelyn M. (West) Spratley.

On April 25, 1968, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Harry Lee Woolery, who preceded her in death...

James R. Borchers

Feb 19, 2025

James R. “Jim” Borchers, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Country Club Rehab and Healthcare Center in Warrensburg.

He was born September 18, 1952, in Sedalia, son of the late Richard L. and Audrey Berniece (Richardson) Borchers.

Jim was a 1970 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He furthered his education at State Fair Community College, earning an associate’s...

Kenneth R. Rush

Feb 19, 2025

Kenneth Raymond Rush, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Living Center in Marshall, MO. 

He was born July 11, 1940, in Beaman, MO, a son of John and Elsie (Brannen) Rush. 

He was a beloved member of Parkway Freewill Baptist Church, where his faith and dedication were a testament to the values that defined his life

Kenneth served...

Julia D. Harrell

Feb 19, 2025

Julia Deane “Judy” Harrell, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

She was born November 3, 1936, in Knob Noster, daughter of the late Henry and Daisy Blaine. On July 2, 1954, in Sedalia, she married Lester “Les” Harrell, Jr., who survives.

Judy was a 1954 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was of the Lutheran faith. 

She worked at her...

Claude Ernest Woolery

Feb 17, 2025

Claude Ernest Woolery, 83, of Sedalia, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 17, 2025.

He was born December 23, 1941, in Sedalia. He was the only child born to Claude F. and Ruth (Sampson) Woolery. 

He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sedalia for nearly 50 years.

On June 24, 1961 he was...

Anna E. Smith

Feb 16, 2025

Anna Elizabeth Smith, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Fair View Health Care Center.

She was born on September 17, 1935, in Sedalia, daughter of Charlie W. and Mary (Mosby) Shull.

On December 7, 1950, in Arkansas, she married Paul B. Smith, who preceded her in death on May 13, 1983.

Anna enjoyed collecting owls, having coffee at Hardee’s,...

Alfonso Limas

Feb 15, 2025

Alfonso Limas

SSG ARMY

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfonso (Cochise) Limas, a proud veteran who honorably served his country in The Marines & The Army. Cochise was a man of great passion, known for his love of fishing and hunting, where he found peace in the great outdoors.

Above all, Cochise was a devoted Christian who...

Brandyn T. Poynter

Feb 14, 2025

Brandyn Tyler Poynter, 36, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born February 15, 1988, in Columbia, son of Clay Ulmont Poynter, III, and Heather Renee Wise.

A graduate of EW Thompson State School, Brandyn embraced life with warmth, humor, and a spirit that brightened the lives of those around him.

Brandyn found joy in...

Carl Amos Hopkins

Feb 10, 2025

Carl Amos Hopkins, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.

He was born December 6, 1956, in Independence, a son of Alfred Martin "Mike" and Lois Marie Kathrine Schoppenhorst Hopkins.

Amos graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1975. He participated in the high school jazz band, concert band, and was an original member of the New Score...