Obituaries

Kimberly Ann Curry, 66, of Kansas City, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her daughter’s home with loved ones around her.She was born May 10, 1956, in Gibson City, IL, daughter of Robert and Josephine (Murrell) Curry.Kim was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School.She loved her family dearly, especially her mother. Kim loved being around her kids, grandkids, and...

Nella “Jean” Edwards of Sedalia, MO, passed away on September 16, 2022, with her children by her side. She was born in Murray, KY in July of 1931, to Raymond and Hazel Workman. On December 30, 1951, she married her husband of 70 years, James V “Jim” Edwards, who preceded her in death in February of this year. Jean had...

Eunice Renee Heineman, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.She born June 2, 1958 in Marshall, MO, a daughter of Arthur George Crum and Bonnie Ruth Jolliff. On October 16, 1976 she was married to Michael Heineman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, MO.Renee grew up and attended elementary school in Camdenton, Mo....

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Nelson, 86, of La Monte, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born March 8, 1936, in Fairfield, MO, a daughter of the late Robert and Lizzie Mae (Cobb) Breshears. She married Merle R. Nelson June 24, 1955. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2006.Betty was a 1954 graduate...

Thomas Bruce Cline was born June 12, 1946 in Sedalia, Missouri to Eliziah Cline and Charlene (Mitchell) Cline. Tom grew up in Sedalia where he attended Hubbard High School. Tom transitioned from this life, on August 29th, 2022 at his home. His parents Eliziah and Charlene Cline, brother Eliziah Jr, sister Helen Umbles and his precious granddaughter Kiera Cline preceded...

Roy Dean DeHaven, 86, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born January 25, 1936, son of Clyde H. and Rosie (Anderson) DeHaven.In 1964, in Hong Kong, he married Lilly Ann (Chow Pui-lan), who preceded him in death on November 26, 2016.Roy served 28 years in the United States Air Force. His job was...

Constance D. “Connie” (Crouch) Prenger Ennis, 68, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at her home.She was born July 24, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Richard and Carol (Mettler) Crouch.She painted and remodeled homes for many years. Trucking was her passion and for 14 years she co-owned and operated KIC Transportation in Tomball,...

Jennifer Ann Busing, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 21, 1972, in Columbia, a daughter of Bobby Busing and Joanne (Douglas) McFail.She was a 1990 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She played soccer when she was young. All through her life, she collected Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.Jenny worked...

Rebecca Ferne “Becky” Carver, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.She was born August 25, 1927, in Raytown, daughter of Rev. Walter P. Arnold and Eunice I. (Layton) Arnold.On December 18, 1949, in Sedalia, she was married to Don Allen Carver, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2003.Becky attended Smith-Cotton High School, was a 1945 graduate...

Mary Lee Lyle, 84, of Knob Noster, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born September 1, 1937, in Knob Noster, she was one of three children of Clarence David and Lourissa (Nevils) Lyle, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Marvis Lyle and James David “Jimmy” Lyle.Mary Lee...

Harold Lloyd “Pete” Siegel, 90, of Clifton City, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.He was born March 20, 1932, in Pettis County, a son of the late Logan and Clara (Eichholz) Siegel. On February 27, 1957, in Clear Creek, he married Bonnie Jean Knedgen, who preceded him in death on June 28, 2020. This...

LeAndra Kaye Casdorph, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her home.She was born August 30, 1971, in Sedalia, daughter of Ora A. Casdorph Jr. and Barbara A. (Byrd) Pile.LeAndra was a wonderful daughter and mother and MawMaw. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and card night with the girls. She worked at Inter-State Studio...

John Douglas “JD” Bishop, 49, of Bunceton, MO, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 surrounded by family at University Hospital in Columbia.He was born July 17, 1973, son of William Gene Bishop, Sr. and Norma Jean (Argenbright) Bishop.JD enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, mowing and spending all his spare time with his children and grandkids. JD always put everyone’s needs before...

Effie E. (Mast) Weirich, born February 6, 1944 in Dundee, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on August 6, 2022, at the age of 78 years and 6 months.Effie is survived by Joe, her husband of 54 years, and family. 4 daughters and 1 son, Sharon and Dan Zimmerman of Sterling, AK, Marilyn and Simon Yoder of...

Lavera Lillian “Fritz” Harrell, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born November 26, 1930, in Florence, daughter of Walter and Emma (Schultz) Semkin.On September 6, 1952, in Stover, she married Melvin Ray “Bud” Harrell, who preceded her in death on February 7, 2013.Fritz was a 1949 graduate of Stover School....

Arthur C. “Art” Flowers, 78, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Friday, August 5, 2022.He was born February 10, 1944, in Tama, Iowa, son of Darlo D. and Della A. (Crabtree) Flowers. On September 14, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to June E. Wolff by Reverend Walter Strickert.Art wanted to...

Virginia Elizabeth Ann Taylor, 84, of La Monte, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.She was born January 29, 1938, daughter of the late Perry and Dorothy (Riley) Shepherd. On October 2, 1953, in Centertown, she married Robert Arhart “Buck” Taylor, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2016.Virginia worked for the Census Bureau for several years, which led to...

Lizzabelle Phoebe Vansel, 93, of La Monte, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.She was born April 7, 1929, in Derby, VT, a daughter of the late Charles William and Gertrude Laura (Davio) Garrett. On December 17, 1945, she married Jesse Franklin Vansel who preceded her in death on October 18, 1991.Lizzabelle was a...

Marlene Jean Neidholdt, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at Four Seasons Living Center.She was born September 23, 1936, in Sedalia, daughter of Guy Elton and Myrtle Lee (Burford) Payne. She was married to Kenneth Neidholdt.Marlene was a member of Smithton Baptist Church. She worked for Bothwell Medical Supply.She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and loved dogs. She...

Judith Irene “Judy” Cunningham, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Sedalia.She was born September 27, 1944, in Sedalia, oldest daughter of the late Lawrence and Marie (Mittenburg) Rothganger. On August 24, 1962, she married Marvin L. Cunningham who survives.Judy was a 1962 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was a career military wife which...