Obituaries

Joseph Carl Miller, 59, of Sedalia passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born November 5, 1962, in Topeka, KS, a son of Carl Eugene and Agnes Ruth (Link) Miller.  On August 6, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church he married Teresa Lorenz who survives of the home.Joe was a 1981 graduate of Sacred Heart...

Charlotte Tilley passed on to her Heavenly destination Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Sedalia, MO. Charlotte was born in Hot Springs, AR, on October 18, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Carl Tilley on March 1, 2021, her parents Clyde Hunt and Evelyn (Walsh) Hunt, and her sister Eileen Hunt.Charlotte graduated from Harrison (AR) High School...

Alma B. (Lewis) Schupp, 101, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2021. She was born on August 23, 1920, in rural Morgan County the daughter of Sherman and Dorothy (Lutgen) Lewis. One year after her birth the family moved to Sedalia where Alma lived the remainder of her life. She attended Arlington and Washington Elementary Schools and was...

Eldon Eugene Rieckhoff, 89, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born July 3, 1932, in Dover, Lafayette County, he was one of three children of H.J. and Lillie O. (Dallman) Rieckhoff.Eldon attended Bleak Mound School during his elementary years and was a 1950 graduate of La Monte High School.He served in the United States...

Floy Anita Cross, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Avow Hospice House in Naples, FL.She was born December 4, 1929, in Chilhowee, daughter of the late Samuel and Alma (Stewart) Shultz. On August 31, 1948, she married Harold Taylor, who preceded her death on September 9, 1994. On June 7, 2008, she married Robert Cross, who...

Barbara Dean Reynolds Graham, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Sedalia, Missouri at the age of 74. She was born September 3, 1947 in Tallulah, LA. On August 12, 1972, she married Archie Graham, who preceded her in death.She was loved by many including: her parents, Joe and Odie Mae Reynolds; her husband, Archie W. Graham, her son,...

Rebecca Sue Hagston, 69, of Sedalia, formerly of Cole Camp, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.She was born May 21, 1952 in Cole Camp, a daughter of the late Elmer and Shirley (Ryder) Allen. On November 7, 1970, in Cole Camp, she married James E. Hagston, Sr., who preceded her in death on...

William Dean “Bill” Walter, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 after the discovery of advanced leukemia three weeks earlier. He was born June 27, 1956, in Sedalia, a son of the late Paul and Lorraine (Hampton) Walter.In his early years, Bill worked at his family’s downtown restaurants including the Pacific Café, Walter’s Restaurant and Walter’s Café. He...

Billy J. Berry, 66, of Green Ridge, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born November 13, 1954, in Warrensburg, a son of the late Glen H. and Altha Jane (Angel) Berry. On December 24, 1976, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Geiser, who preceded him in death on August 21,...

Orin August Kaden, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born October 24, 1932, in Benton County, a son of the late George Arthur and Maggie Katherine (Balke) Kaden. On November 13, 1932, he was baptized, and on June 2, 1946, he was confirmed, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. On...

Fredrick Blount Sr., beloved husband of Sandy Blount, father of Carl Blount and Fredrick Blount, Jr., and grandfather of Conner Blount, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the age of 78. His family is saddened by this loss.Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville with full military honors.

Larry Charles Callis, 80, of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.He was born June 8, 1941, in Sedalia, son of Charles and Mary (Boyer) Callis.On June 25, 1978, in Sedalia, he married JoAnn (Benson), who preceded him in death on July 28, 2020.Larry was a graduate of Hughesville High School and earned...

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara J. Berry, age 61, of Green Ridge, announce her sudden passing on Saturday, August 21, 2021, surrounded by her children and husband.She was born January 15, 1960, to Robert “Dewey” and Rose Geiser. On December 24, 1976, she was united in marriage to Billy J. Berry, who survives of the...

Lillian Alice Williams, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home.She was born August 31, 1931, in Norwalk, CT, daughter of Daniel and Ida (Sauer) Rafols.On April 4, 1999, in Sedalia, she was married to James Williams.Lillian worked for Wonder Bread Bakery in Kansas City. She attended Broadway Presbyterian Church. She loved being outdoors, mowing her...

Ruby Louise Esser, 76, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born on December 26, 1944, in Warsaw, MO, a daughter of Charles William and Gertrude Laura (Davio) Garrett.  On June 15, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, she married Floyd Louis Leroy Esser, Jr. and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.Ruby...

Lawayne Paul “Joe” Bredehoeft of Sedalia, MO, passed away October 2, 2021, at his home.Lawayne was born April 29, 1934 in the Sweet Springs area to Arnold and Frieda Alpers Bredehoeft. Lawayne was married April 23, 1955 to Phyllis Vogelsmeier Bredehoeft. They enjoyed sixty-six years of marriage and four children were born to them.Lawayne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...

Patrick John Elwood, 71, of Windsor, went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, September 30, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.He was born August 26, 1950, in Long Beach, CA, son of Elmer Lyle and Shirley Elwood.Pat served honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He owned and operated a propane business in California before retiring...

Lucille E. Davis, 103, of Sedalia, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born January 31, 1918 in Pettis County, third daughter of Rollie J. Thomas and Bessie Brownfield Thomas. On June 20, 1938 in Sedalia, was married to Wayne W. Davis, who died December 29, 1991.Over 20 years she was active in the 4-H...

UPDATE: The family of Missouri State Senate President Pro Tem James Mathewson has decided to delay his previously scheduled October 22 visitation and funeral.  This decision is out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about COVID19 and the expected attendance of many friends and family with health vulnerabilities.  The events will be rescheduled to a later date and...

Mary Catherine Sites, 63, of Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.She was born December 21, 1957, in Warrensburg, a daughter of Glen H. and Altha Jane (Angel) Berry. On April 9, 1977, in Dresden, she married John A. Sites, who survives.She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law, Reba Sites; brothers...