Obituaries

JoAnn McCoy changed her address Sunday, January 9, 2022. She is now with Jesus and is praising his name with the angels in glory.Born February 7, 1942, in Sedalia, Missouri and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of L.R. “Jim” Reed and Hazel Harms Reed.She was united in marriage to Beryl Dean McCoy on April 7, 1961.She was a...

Katie E. (Mast) Miller, 88, of Leon, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in La Monte, Missouri, on Thursday, January 6, 2022.She was born October 5, 1933, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to Enos and Polly (Yoder) Mast.Her growing up years were spent in Grantsville, Maryland, before they moved back to Oklahoma in 1950.She married Daniel Miller on October 26,...

Gregory James Thompson of Lincoln, Missouri, born in Whiteville, North Carolina on December 25,1955, passed away from complications of COVID-19 on January 6, 2022. He was 66 years old.Greg was the son of the late William Luther Thompson and Rachel Eloise (Williamson) Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Pamela J Thompson, brother Steven Ray Thompson, daughter...

Robert C. Rudisill, Jr., 80, of Sedalia, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born July 30, 1941, in Sandusky, OH, son of Robert C. Rudisill, Sr. and Julia Irene (Wargo) Rudisill.In June 1964, in DeKalb, IL, he was married to Maureen (Gregory).Robert had a Bachelor’s degree in business. He worked in factories. He was a...

Brian Keith Judd, 46, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Friday, December 31, 2021.He was born January 23, 1975, in Sedalia, a son of Reta Lorraine Judd.Brian worked at Dairy Queen in Sedalia, Columbia and Fayette and several local factories. He was currently a caregiver at WILS.He was an excellent fisherman and was a barbecue master. He enjoyed...

Clyde Ammon Masters, 85, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home.He was born March 31, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, son of Clyde Edward Masters and Ada Stella (Goss) Ryan.On November 19, 1960, at St. Patrick Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Judy Lynn (Shults).He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he...

Cynthia C. Morris, 71, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born October 31, 1950, in Sedalia, she was one of two children of Rev. James A. and Janice (McMurdo) Cornwall.On April 24, 1971, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Steven Fredrick Morris. This union was blessed with a son, Joshua.Cynthia taught colored...

Barbara D. Parker, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.Born February 11, 1949, in South Kingston, Rhode Island, she was one of two daughters of Walter M. and Helen I. (Tanner) Stanton.Barbara was a homemaker. She was an active member of Discover Church. She was a social butterfly and liked everybody she...

Kymbur Ann Sharp, 26, of Raytown, MO, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Truman Medical Center.She was born May 18, 1995, in Independence, daughter of Shane R. Sharp and Renee M. Phemister.Kymbur was a light to all who knew her. She was happy all the time, a little bit stubborn, but loved by all. She loved nothing more than...

Ruel Owen Harvey, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Sedalia.He was born May 7, 1927, in Adair County, KY, a son of James T. and Virginia (Janes) Harvey.At 2 years of age they moved to Summit, IL, and lived there for 26 years.  Ruel married Corrine Lind on December 31, 1948. ...

Betty Jean Cote, 92, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Lenexa.She was born June 23, 1929, in Sedalia, daughter of Lawrence and Edna (Kirby) Randall.On May 31, 1956, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Arsene Vincent “Bill” Cote, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2016.Betty...

Emily Mae Wilcox, 102, of Tewksbury, MA, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley, North Billerica, MA.She was born June 11, 1919, Flat Creek, Pettis County, MO, a daughter of the late Riley Eugene and Rachel Ann (Carpenter) Keele. On January 12, 1946, in Sedalia, she married Carroll Edward Wilcox, who...

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...

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...

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...

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...