Obituaries

Virena Catherine Woolridge, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born March 15, 1926 in Salisbury, daughter of Richard Bland Webb and Whynema C. (Bybee) Webb.On November 17, 1946 in Salisbury, she married James L. Woolridge, who preceded her in death on December 25, 1977.Virena was a homemaker. She enjoyed garage sales,...

Steven Richard Loftus of Dallas, Texas passed away on July 11, 2020, at the age of 59.He was born on June 21, 1961 to Richard and Mary Anna (Arndt) Loftus in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, Sedalia, Missouri in 1979.After attending the University of Missouri, Columbia, in which he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order...

Adam Sean McGrady Harrison, 33, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, July 13, 2020 at his home.He was born March 22, 1987 the son of John W. Harrison and Caren L. Harrison. In April 2010, Adam married Christina (Anaya) Harrison who survives of the home. They have two children, Caeden Harrison and Anna Harrison also of the home. They...

James C. “Jimmy” Pickard, 73, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2020.He was born November 3, 1946, in Lee’s Summit, a son of the late Walter Amon and Ella Elizabeth (Harris) Pickard. On April 21, 2001, in Sedalia, he married Judy Goodson, who survives of the home.He was a 1964 graduate of Lee’s Summit High...

Marjorie Ellen Meyer, 93, of Sedalia, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City.She was born July 16, 1926, in Wilmington, IL, a daughter of the late Paris and Dorothy (Bishop) Atchley.On April 15, 1950, in Marshall, she was united in marriage to Frank Edward Meyer, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2002.After graduating...

Levi Herschell Peace, 31, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, July 2, 2020 at his home.He was born August 26, 1988 in Sedalia, son of Michael R. Randall and Tammie J. Peace.As a young man, Levi was a Boy Scout, earning his Eagle Scout, with Troop 54. He continued to be involved as a leader and lead a group...

Lori Ann Quick, 54, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born August 10, 1965, in Dodge City, KS, a daughter of Donald Dwain Carmichael and Norma Kay (Moody).She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and worked as an in-home caregiver. She was Methodist.Surviving are two sons, Cody Quick, of Sedalia, and...

John Dale Billingsley, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born October 16, 1956, in Sedalia, a son of the late John F. and Loretta F. (Roark) Billingsley.He worked in maintenance at Waterloo, retiring after 31 years of service. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Jeff Gordon fan. He liked...

Richard E. Parker, Sr., 89, of Sedalia, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home.Born January 26, 1931 in Sedalia, he was one of eight children of Robert and Mary (Cochran) Parker.On September 22, 1956 in Harrison, AR, he was united in marriage to Dora Jane Ditzfeld. This union was blessed with six sons and two daughters. Richard and Dora...

Bonnie Jean Siegel, 83, of Clifton City, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home.Born September 3, 1936 in Clear Creek, she was the youngest of four children of Edward and Frances (Larm) Knedgen.Bonnie was a 1954 graduate of Pilot Grove High School.On February 27, 1957 in Clear Creek, she was united in marriage to Harold Lloyd “Pete” Siegel....

Treva JoAn Monsees, 87, of Columbia, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia.She was born August 1, 1932, in Hatton, MO, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Blanche (Reed) Jones. On August 30, 1953, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Charles William Monsees, who preceded her in death on...

Charles Michael Riley, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020.He was born August 17, 1947 in Pettis County, MO, a son of Charles, Jr. and Dorothy L. (Anderson) Riley.Mike worked at the Missouri State Fair for many years.  He loved the fair even from an early age when his family lived on the fairgrounds while his father was...

Wilma Kaylene Hotson, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born August 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Cecil Earl and Allie (Woodall) Lakey.  On December 5, 1960 in Kansas City, MO, she married Melvin Earl Hotson, Sr. who survives of the home.Wilma enjoyed doing word searches and baking.Survivors...

Wanda Sue McCutchen, 76, of Perry, OK, formerly of Smithton, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Perry Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry.She was born July 12, 1943 in Sedalia, MO, daughter of James and Mildred (Waller) Adams.On June 25, 1962 she was married to Paul Lacey Holman, who preceded her in death on November 13, 1974.Surviving are...

Ronald Corbin Wheeler, 65, of Sedalia, died Sunday, June 21st, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born September 27th, 1954 in Sedalia, son of Kenneth Henry and Helma Louise (Kreisel) Wheeler.Ronald was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and worked as a laborer, most recently for Tyson Foods. His hobbies included fishing, playing guitar, singing and listening...

George Allen Rohr, 69, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020.He was born October 5, 1950 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Paul Richard, Jr, and Olyve Margaret (LeBegue) Rohr.  On March 7, 1971 in Purcell, OK, he married Lynda Kay Cotner, who survives of the home.George honorably served in the United States Army and was a member of...

William Leslie “Bill” Wheeler, Jr. 81, of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020.Bill was born on November 11, 1938 in Sedalia, MO, a son of William Leslie, Sr. and Mary Marie (Forth) Wheeler.He ran the Hughesville Meat Locker for many years and worked in maintenance for the Children’s Therapy Center.  Bill enjoyed fishing and telling fishing stories.  He loved...

Blanche Lorine “Tootsie” Holman, 98, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born at home to her parents, George and Dena (Schick) Cramer at 503 S. New York in Sedalia on August 22, 1921.On October 6, 1940, she married Leo Holman who preceded her in death on December 1, 2000.She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in...

Julius Ray Marcum, Sr, 75, of Hughesville, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born October 12, 1944, in Cooper County, a son of the late Raymond and Agnes Pearl (Reith) Marcum. On February 19, 1966, he married Roberta Mae Mabry, who preceded him in death on June 22, 2003.Ray lived in Blackwater and his family...

Robert R. Harding, 79, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Bellevue, NE, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, MO.He was born August 4, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, a son of Dale Roy and Maxine (Woodworth) Harding.Robert worked as a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. After his retirement in 1995, he moved to Warsaw to hunt...