Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...