Obituaries

Lois Jane Kelley, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Kansas City Hospice House.She was born May 15, 1947, in Sedalia, a daughter of Charles Franklin Hickam and Betty Jean (Franklin) Hickam. On October 16, 1965, in Sedalia, she married David Clark Kelley, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2004.Jane was a 1965 graduate of...

Ricky Dale Simpson, 66, of Ridgeway, MO, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.He was born December 18, 1954 in Leon, IA, a son of Roland and Shirley (Adair) Simpson.  On September 19, 1999, in Missoula, MT, he married Tammy Sue Hudson, who survives of the home.Ricky was a 1972 graduate of Central...

Thomas Joseph Nelson, 54, of LaMonte, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home.He was born February 16, 1967, a son of Merle R. and Elizabeth A. Breshears Nelson.Tom attended LaMonte High School. He worked at Sedalia Auto Auction until his health declined. He enjoyed fishing and taking walks. He loved spending time with his family and playing with...

Robert B. LeBow, age 97, passed away December 14, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born in Ottumwa, IA on May 15, 1924, the son of Gladys Fulton LeBow and Bernard LeBow.He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 15, 1947, he married Virginia (Virgie) Cunningham in...

Wilma I. Walker, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.She was born May 14, 1939, in Pettis County, a daughter of the late Willard and Irene E. (Logan) Craig. On September 4, 1955, in Sedalia, Missouri by the Reverend F.R. Luckey, she married Dallis C. Walker, who preceded her in death on January 28, 1982.Wilma worked 20 years...

Lynda L. Nelson, 66, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home.She was born February 8, 1955, in New York, NY, a daughter of Arthur and Gloria (Halpin) Campbell. On August 25, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV, she married Jim Nelson, who survives of the home.Lynda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, at the...

Elinore Mae Lawson, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.She was born July 25, 1940, in Sedalia, daughter of Roy Cecil and Ollie Lamantha (Hedrick) Lawson.Elinore was a graduate of Versailles High School and attended college. She worked as a ward clerk for University of Missouri Hospital and Bothwell Regional Health...

Douglas Tate Galey, 68, of Sedalia, formerly of Smithton, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 surrounded by his family at the St. Louis University Hospital.He was born January 6, 1953, in St. Louis, son of the late Tate and Evangeline Galey. On April 5, 1980, in Sunrise Beach, he married Deborah Ann Glayzer, who survives...

Thomas Michael Jacobs, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.He was born April 27, 1950, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, son of Peter and Margaret (Reinke) Jacobs.Thomas served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era as a diesel tech aboard the USS Bainbridge, USS Missouri, and USS Long Beach.With his technical education, he continued...

Kimberly Lyn “Kimber” Hoeper, 52, of Kansas City, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.She was born March 18, 1969, in Sedalia, a daughter of Milton Dean and Connie “Wendy” (Pilkenton) Cunningham. On November 13, 1999, in Sedalia, she married Kurt W. Hoeper, who survives of the home.She was a graduate of Garrett High...

Esther Lorraine Boeschen, 86, of Stover, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.She was born August 27, 1935, in Cole Camp, daughter of Calbert Bush Sr. and Pearl (Braden) Bush.On May 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Marvin E. “Bud” Boeschen. Bud preceded her in death on February 23, 2018.Esther...

Everett O. Couch, 86 years of age, passed on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at Brunswick Nursing Home.Everett was born September 8th, 1935, in Oxly, MO to the late Everett Couch and Lillie Lands.He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Special Act of Service Award. He was...

Dennis Dale Parker, 65, of Sedalia, passed away on December 2, 2021, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.He was born January 5, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Richard E. Parker, Sr., and Dora Jane Ditzfeld.Dennis was a 1974 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School.  He worked for Pittsburgh Corning now Owens Corning for 45 years.  In his younger years...

Captain Wilburn Harley Wolfe, 56, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.He was born February 26, 1965, in Sedalia, a son of the late Donnie Eugene Wolfe, Sr. and Margaret Joann (Salmons) Avey. On January 17, 2006, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Claudia Paula Niculescu, who survives of the home.Wil was a 1983 graduate...

Ronald L. Byers (73) of Warsaw, MO passed away at Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia Mo on November 23, 2021.He is survived by his wife, Joy Byers, his daughters Jamie Byers and Kimberly (Darin) Stone, his brother Steve Byers, his grandchildren Peyton, Zakery, Zarana, Brenna, and Emma and several brother and sister in-laws as well as many nieces and nephews.He...

Phillip E. Meagher, 87, of Sedalia, formerly of Cole Camp, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Loving Arms Memory Care in Sedalia.He was born September 28, 1934, a son of the late Clarence Patrick and Mary Ruth (Sellers) Meagher. In January 1960, he married Wanda Winfrey and to this union were born four children, Matthew, Mark, Jodi and Heather.Phillip...

Floyd Burton Jr., 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family.Visitation for Floyd will be held at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 27th, with services to follow at 3:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Dr. Nicholas Gray.Floyd Burton Jr. was born December 5, 1934, the son of Floyd...

Perry Keith Legg, 73, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri.Born October 31 , 1948 in Bellmont, Illinois, he was one of two children of William Cecil Legg, Jr. and Betty Marie (Love) Legg.Perry served in the United State Army in the Vietnam War. He served with the 25thInfantry as Convoy...

James Roy “Jimmy” Cowles, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born July 14, 1968, in Mexico, Missouri, son of Claude Dale and Beverly Diana (Richey) Cowles.Jimmy was a loving and joyful person to all he knew. He liked clocks, reading, and watching TV. He enjoyed being social and was loved by...

Ruby Fern Kempf, 85, of Hughesville, died Sunday, November 15, 2021, at her home.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Olive Hill Amish-Mennonite Church.Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Olive-Hill School.Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of...