Obituaries

Tim George Dodson, at age 71 years, peacefully passed away while asleep at his residence in Sedalia, Missouri on October 30, 2023.  He was born August 30, 1952 and raised with five siblings in Denver, Colorado, and recently relocated to Sedalia where he enjoyed a slower pace and milder climate.  Mr. Dodson was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. ...

Betty Joan Fry passed away peacefully at the Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri, on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  Betty was born in Sedalia, Missouri on March 8, 1932, into a close-knit family.  She was the daughter of William S. and Anna (Stevens) Bolton and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ruby Hall, Stanley Bolton, Jr., Emory...

Sage Alan Schreiber, three months young, of Green Ridge, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home.He was born July 1, 2023, in Sedalia, son of Taylor Alan Schreiber and Katerina Daniella (Georgiyev) Schreiber. He was little brother to Sawyer.The short three months were the happiest, most blessed months of his parents’ lives. Sage loved being rocked and cuddled....

David Burgess Gaspard, 79, of Sedalia, MO, was reunited with his beloved wife in Heaven on Saturday, October 28, 2023.He was born March 15, 1944, in Camp Lejeune, NC, son of the late Joseph Burgess Gaspard and Zora Alyce (Phillips) Gaspard.On December 20, 1981, at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was united in marriage to Camye...

Donnie Ray Lee, 73, of Ivy Bend, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Sedalia.He was born June 11, 1950, in Sedalia, son of Charles Alonzo Milton Lee and Agnes Elaine (Hall) Lee.On July 4, 2008, in Stover, he was married to Teresa Coughlin, who preceded him in death on November 30, 2022.Donnie was a graduate...

Ella Mae Bowles, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born July 6, 1940 in Elkton, MO a daughter of Elvin and Velma Grace (Meyers) Driskill.Ella was a graduate of Weaubleau High School. She was a member at Zion Lutheran Church in Corder, MO, and she had worked many years as...

River Daniel-James White, age 4, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 4:44 p.m.He was born October 25, 2018, in Overland Park, KS.River was a happy, carefree, loveable, outgoing fireball. He loved being outside shoeless and shirtless. His favorite things were front flips, finger snapping, snacks, adventures, cows, and of course, Batman.Surviving are his Mom and Dad,...

Robert John Karbinas, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.He was born February 2, 1941, in Clarence, PA, a son of the late Joseph J. and Irene (Ebert) Karbinas. On October 15, 1965, in Hughesville, he married Waunita J. (Wheeler), who survives of the home.Bob served his country honorably in the...

Patricia Sue Embree, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her home.She was born January 26, 1951, in Sedalia, daughter of the late Homer Wesley “Mutt” and Helen Sue (Bobbitt) Embree.Pat was a 1969 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, 1971 graduate of State Fair Community College and attended Southern Missouri State University.She worked at Inter-State Studio. She...

Donna Lee Hayworth, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born June 12, 1945, in Sedalia, daughter of Waldo and Georgia (Laxson) Fuchs.On June 22, 1963, she was married to Edward Lee Hayworth, who died November 10, 2001.Donna worked at Horace Mann Elementary School in food service before her retirement. She...

Dr. Chester A. Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully in Sedalia, Missouri, on the morning of October 20, 2023. Chester was born on October 1, 1925, in Sedalia, Missouri, and was the son of Glenn J. and Lydia Pearl Dillow Kirkpatrick.Chester attended Mark Twain Elementary School, graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1944, and attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, and...

Kenneth James “Jim” Mullins, 60, of Climax Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home.He was born on January 4, 1963, in Sacramento, CA, a son of Robert Leon and Della Lorene (Welch) Mullins.Jim’s passions in life were God and his Family. He held himself to a level of honesty and integrity that was demonstrated through his...

Vladimir Tsipan, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home.He was born August 29, 1957, in Ukraine, a son of the late Mark and Ustina Tsipan. On August 8, 1982, in Ukraine, he was married to Irina Malkanova who survives of the home.He was a member of the First Slavic Baptist Church and served as a...

Lauren Alice Kennedy, 67, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.She was born May 23, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Gilbert Ray Campbell and Marlayne Close Beemer.Lauren was a 1974 graduate of Estanica High School in Costa Mesa, California. She later attended Metropolitan Community College where she was...

Marilyn F. Otten, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by family and friends.She was born October 24, 1949, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late William and Berdell (Young) Campbell. On February 19, 1976, in Sedalia, she was married to Bobbie L. Otten, who preceded her in death on August 8,...

Lora L. Berry, 64, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.She was born January 21, 1959, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Lawrence S. and Lenamae L. (Boly) Gills. On June 24, 1994, in Sedalia, she married Darryl W. Berry who preceded her in death on June 28, 2023.Lora was a 1977 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She...

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Sharon Diane Derkits, at age 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.Sharon was born March 9, 1945 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of the late Rose Latta Palmer and Bejamin Kawiecki.On December 31, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, she married the love of her life, Michael...

Agnes Marie Anderson, 81, of Smithton, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.She was born January 7, 1942, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hulda (Wiechen) Anderson.Agnes was a graduate of Smithton High School. She attended University of Central Missouri, receiving her Bachelors and Masters in Education. She taught for over...

Janella Juleen Chavez of Sedalia Missouri, peacefully fell asleep in death at home, surrounded by love, at the age of 26, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born November 28, 1996, in Denver, Colorado. The family moved from Denver to Sedalia in 2005 to be closer to relatives. Although she struggled with many debilitating chronic medical issues, Janella had...

Gregory James Faust, 59, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 23, 2023.He was born March 18, 1964, in Akron, OH, a son of Albert Faust and Jean (Probert) Faust Gallagher.Greg was a 1982 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He attended Central Methodist College and was a member of Alpha Phi Gamma fraternity.During his high school years,...