Obituaries

David Ronald “Ronnie” Wheeler, 65, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 27, 2019, near Hughesville.He was born July 10, 1954, in Butler, son of Arthur Lee and Nadyne Ethlyn (Petty) Wheeler.On April 11, 1975, in Sedalia, he married Debra Kay (Sprinkle). To this union two children were born.Ronnie was a 1972 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He worked for...

Danny William Swan, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at his home.He was born September 7, 1959, in Kansas City, born to Richard and Patsy (Quall) Swan, and son to Richard and Marcie Swan.Danny worked as a mechanic, a job he loved. He had a passion for muscle cars. He souped up every car he owned. He...

Robert J. Rapp, 62 of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at his home after a long courageous battle with cancerHe was born October 24, 1956 in Albany, NY, a son of Robert Walter and Barbara Anna (Rogg) Rapp.  On June 11, 1983 at the First Christian Church in Sedalia, he married Kimberly Ann Ebersold who survives of the...

Dorothy Gene Parrish, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born January 22, 1924, in Longwood, daughter of Charles Walter and Daisy Pearl (Reed) Lower.On May 21, 1950, she married Philip Ridenour Parrish, who died January 11, 2019.Gene worked in clothing sales and as a receptionist for Dr. Shuler before retiring. She...

Doris Madaline Stanley, 92 of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born April 21, 1927, in Meadville, NE, the daughter of Richard M. and Neva (Wolfe) Whiting.  On March 22, 1969 in Sedalia, MO, she married William “Willy” Leander Stanley who preceded her in death on April 25, 2001.Doris graduated from high...

Earlene J. Walz, 88, of Sedalia, died Monday, August 12, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born August 4, 1931, in Pilot Grove, daughter of John William and Ida Joan Marie (Lorenz) Walz.Earlene worked for Town & Country Shoes and Neet Archery Products. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, and...

Minnie Anna Jones, 88, of Joplin, MO, formerly of Hughesville, MO, died June 24, 2018.She was born January 5, 1930, in Pettis County, MO, daughter of Ulrey Seburn and Nannie Bell (Anderson) Eye.In 1951, in Harrison, AR, she married Donald E. Hunter, who died in January 1967.In 1969, in Sedalia, MO, she married Ralph Richey, who died in 1969.In 1979,...

Sheila Lee Triplett, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday evening, August 10, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born August 5, 1939, in Marshall, daughter of Leo Albert Joseph and Pearlie Viola (Ward) Nold.In January 1959, she married Homer Triplett, Jr. with whom she had two children.Sheila was a 1957 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and then attended...

Johnnie J. Sherrill 91 passed away, April 4th, 2019 of natural causes at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Johnnie was born, December 25th, 1927 in Hickoria Arkansas, to Leonard Sherrill and Lurena (Ferniman) Sherrill. Johnnie lived in Missouri, Arkansas, and Michigan for most of his childhood.Johnnie started high school and left to join the U.S. Marine Corps. in February 1946....

Virginia Marie West, 82, of Clinton and Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, KS.She was born April 11, 1937, in Clinton, daughter of Ernest and Leona (Stoneking) West.Virginia worked as a waitress for many years, including at the Vintage House in Warrensburg. There she was famous for her orange rolls and homemade Caesar...

Joyce Ann Schilb, 67, of Knob Noster, passed away Monday evening, August 5, 2019, at her home.She was born May 10, 1952, in Sedalia, daughter of Wilson E. and Ruth M. (Finley) Tyler.On August 20, 1994, at La Monte Christian Church, she married Robert Schilb.Joyce was a librarian at La Monte School. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, gardening, traveling, genealogy,...

Jack Marvin Hawkins, 88, of Sedalia, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.Jack was born in Linn Creek, Missouri on August 26, 1930, son of L.H. Luckey and Lola Luckey (McGown).  He grew up in Sedalia, MO and graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1949.  On September 27, 1950 he married his sweetheart Ruth Ann...

John Stanley Zuber, Jr., 74, of Lincoln, MO, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born May 13, 1945, in Kansas City, MO, son of John Stanley Zuber and Ida Colleen (Admire) Zuber Timms.On November 21, 1964, in Independence, MO, he married Connie Marie (Kester).John served in the United States Marine Reserves. He worked as...

Melvin Otto Leicher, 82, of Hughesville, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at his home.He was born November 29, 1936, in Hughesville, son of Otto William and Clara (Kraft) Leicher.On June 26, 1955, in Sedalia, he married Ruth Ann (Todd), who preceded him in death on May 4, 2017.Melvin was a lifelong farmer. In his spare time, he enjoyed drinking...

Carl Lee Diefenderfer, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born November 10, 1929, in Golden City, son of Carl Odell and Lily Mae (Divine) Diefenderfer.On June 21, 1959, in Warrensburg, he married Karen Ann (Jaeger), who survives of the home.Carl served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean...

Larry Gene Gorrell, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.He was born October 25th, 1940 in Sedalia, Mo, a son of George Hinton and Marthella Maxine (DeJarnett) Gorrell.  On September 12, 1959 he married Myrna Lou Case.Larry attended Van Natta Elementary School until 7thgrade, then Green Ridge School, graduating in 1958. ...

Marc Alan White, 61, of La Monte, MO, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home.He was born June 19, 1958, in Ft. Lee, VA, son of James R. and Dorris L. (Caskey) White, who preceded him in death.On October 12, 1979, in Lake Charles, LA, he married Stephanie (Kennemur).Marc was a very creative, artistic person. He was good...

Charles Edward Lindsey, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his home.He was born March 18, 1926, in Clifton City, son of William Lindsey and Janie (Goff) Lindsey.In 1948, he married Joanna Mae Ridenour, who preceded him in death on January 20, 2012.Charles was a U.S. Army and Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as...

James William Blacklock Sr., 67, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Sedalia.He was born September 10, 1951, in Brady, TX, son of Edwin Dewey and Doris Ann (Sanders) Blacklock.On March 29, 1974, in Sedalia, he married Shirley Kathryn (Paxton).Jim was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion. He retired from Alcan Cable,...

Jo Etta White, 86, of La Monte, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born May 14, 1933, in Sedalia, daughter of Lester Earl and Bertha Kathryn (Borchers) Jones.On June 10, 1950, in Sedalia, she married William Edward White, who preceded her in death on December 26, 2013.Mrs. White retired from Bothwell Regional Health...