Obituaries

Jack Leslie Blackwell, 92, of Sedalia, passed away January 21, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center with his wife of 63 years, Betty, at his side.He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on August 13, 1930, the son of Leslie William and Tressie Mae (Muir) Blackwell.He was united in marriage to Betty (Mallett) Blackwell on September 5, 1959, at First...

The Honorable James Allen Barnes, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Born December 4, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Lecil Harmon Barnes and Dorris Estelle (Rawlings) Barnes. Graduate of Raytown High School 1970; Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley Campus (A.A.) and lifelong learner; Rockhurst University (B.A.) 1975;...

Marvin Lester Cunningham, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born September 23, 1941, near Mt. Leonard, MO, in Saline County, a son of Claude Eaton Cunningham and Elsie Edna Cunningham (nee).  On August 24, 1962, he married Judith Irene “Judy” Rothganger, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2022.  Marvin...

Erma Lee Davis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born September 17, 1941 in Mora, MO, a daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Ehlers) Brockschmidt. On October 25, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, she married the love of her life Dennis Ray Davis who survives of the home.Erma was...

Janice M. Thornton, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.She was born at Bothwell Memorial Hospital in Sedalia, MO, December 5, 1944. She is the daughter of Albert and Glenna Reno Davis.Janice went to Jefferson Elementary School and also Smith-Cotton High School. She worked at Lamy’s (Levi’s factory) for about eight years total,...

Eddy Charles Brown, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 17, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Robert E. and Wanda M. (Adams) Brown.Eddy worked as a retail auto parts manager at Western Auto in Festus, MO and then later worked for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. He loved bowling, riding...

Felipe Chavez Rubio, 56, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home.He was born January 11, 1966, in Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico, son of Ruben Chavez Marcos and Elvira Rubio Rubio.On September 23, 1984, he married Rosa Pascual Martinez, who survives.Felipe worked in factories. He enjoyed going out to eat. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul...

James Edman “Jim” Curry, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Belton Regional Hospital.He was born November 24, 1943, in Sedalia, son of Edman Wallace and Ruth Marian Moon Curry.On June 15, 1968, at First Baptist Church in Sedalia, he married Jeanne Gottschalk.Jim worked in construction, and as a meat cutter at Hughesville Locker. He was a...

Celia Earlene Knight, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living.She was born September 11, 1933, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Oscar and Vallie (Kirkpatrick) Hart. On April 24, 1950, she married Claude Hubert Knight who preceded her in death on February 9, 1998.Earlene had an interesting variety of experience throughout her lifetime...

Paul E. Fath, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Windsor Healthcare & Rehab Center.He was born November 24, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, son of the late Harry C. and Lela (Davidson) Fath.Paul served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.He owned and operated Central Casters and Wheels in Sedalia.Paul was a...

Pamela Kay Hendrix, 65, of Mansfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her daughter’s home.She was born November 6, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Edward and Winnifred Chaussard.Pam was a member of Renovation Church in Mansfield, MO. She enjoyed shopping, scrapbooking, and glass art. Pam loved shoes and Santa Claus figurines and statutes.Survivors include three...

Renee Lynn Goodwin, 58, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born September 11, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, IA, daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie (Phipps) Etter.Renee worked at Rival Manufacturing, Jiffy Stop and most recently Twin Oaks ISL.Renee enjoyed watching TV, with The Masked Singer and Counting Cars being her favorite...

Steven Junior Phillips, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born May 25, 1957, in Jefferson City, son of Elbert J. “Bud” and Dora Lee (Twyman) Phillips.On May 23, 1993, in Sedalia, he married Colleen Kay (Paxton), who preceded him in death on October 30, 2022.Steve was an adventurous outdoorsman. His hobbies...

Roy Zeb Thomas, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born April 22, 1929, in Pettis County, son of Rollie James and Bessie (Brownfield) Thomas.He was married to Peggy Lee (Reno), who preceded him in death. He later married Valmer (Clark) Edwards, who survives.Zeb served in the United States Army during...

Elizabeth (Betty) Hausam, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, December 24, 2022, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.  She was born on February 18, 1927, in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Clyde and Bertha Fulkerson.She graduated from Missouri Valley College in Marshall and then briefly taught English.  On May 27,...

James Donald “Jimmy” Anderson, 42, of Sedalia, passed away, Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home.He was born on March 1, 1980 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Terry Don Anderson and Patricia Sue Farris.Jimmy worked at WireCo in Sedalia as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.  He was a member of the NRA and the Sedalia Rod & Gun Club.  Jimmy...

Kristan Renee Price, 26, of Florence, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, near Syracuse, as a result of an auto accident.She was born January 26, 1996, in Sedalia, daughter of Erle D. Price Sr. and Susan R. (White) Price.Kristan was a loving and caring person who gave hugs to everyone. She especially loved her family and her pets. Her hobbies...

Heather Renee Poynter, 52, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at University Hospital in Columbia.She was born March 1, 1970, in Sedalia, Missouri, daughter of Jamie Wise and Patricia (Meyer) Mitchell.Heather was a 1988 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was a long-time employee of Inter-State Studios where she currently worked in technical and representative support.She enjoyed reading,...

Iris M. Jones, 94, of Sedalia, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in Marshall.She was born August 19, 1928, in Foston, Minnesota, daughter of Carl and Pauline (Ada) Iverson.Iris was an avid quilter and donated several quilts to CASA. She attended Epworth United Methodist Church.Surviving are five children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Inurnment will be held...

Judith Carolyn “Judy” Wilken, 79, of Oak Grove, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.She was born January 18, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Barney N. and Doris A. (Smith) McMillian. On November 28, 1964, in Sedalia, she married Robert Wayne Wilken who preceded...