Obituaries

Carolyn Kay Tyler

Carolyn Kay Tyler

May 24, 2024

Carolyn Kay Tyler, 81, of Sedalia passed away Friday, May 24, 2024.  She was born September 14, 1942, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Roy and Fern Snow.

Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Manzanola High School in Colorado, a 1974 graduate of Otero Junior College in Colorado. Carolyn retired as Mid-West Regional Director of OATS, Inc. She previously worked as a...

Oscar Andres Marcos

Oscar Andres Marcos

May 21, 2024

Oscar Andres Marcos, 25 days, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born April 27, 2024, in Sedalia, son of Christopher Marcos and Yasmin Alejo.

Oscar was a calm baby. He smiled when he was talked to, and his smiles brightened the days of everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Mayra...

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr.

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr.

May 19, 2024

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr. 65, of Sweet Springs, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.  He was born December 3, 1958 the only child of Bobby and Barbara (DeMoss) Rader.  On October 4, 2010 in Arkansas he married Teresa Iliff who survives of the home.  Bobby honorably served in the United States...

Betty J. Bale

Betty J. Bale

May 16, 2024

Betty Jean Bale, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born August 22, 1932, in Sedalia, daughter of Antone Andy and Mattie Ann (Wheeler) Schick.

Betty enjoyed woodworking and was known around Sedalia for her yard art, which featured a little boy peeing in the presence of a surprised little girl. She...

Deborah Sue Keele

Deborah Sue Keele

May 15, 2024

Deborah Sue “Debbie” Keele, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Boulder, CO.

She was born December 16, 1950, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late T.H. and Virginia (Johnson) Gibson. In 1968, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sedalia, she married Donald Lee Keele who preceded her in death on October 27, 2012.

Debbie was raised in LaMonte and...

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde

May 12, 2024

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde, 58, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 21, 1966, in Hayward, CA, a daughter of Wayne Henry and Ivadale Gypsylena (Keefer) Olson. On September 3, 1993, in Olathe, KS, she married Marvin Vandevelde who survives of the home. 

Sherry earned her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. In her...

Margarete B. Evans

Margarete B. Evans

May 10, 2024

Margarete Barbara “Margie” Evans, 67, of Sedalia, passed away at her home Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born August 29, 1956, in Regensburg, Germany, a daughter of the late William Richard and Margarete (Stoiber) Keele. On December 31, 1990, in Sedalia, she married William Eugene Evans, who survives of the home.

Margie was a 1974 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She...

Sally A. McConnell

Sally A. McConnell

May 5, 2024

Sally Ann McConnell, 70, of Hughesville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born October 2, 1953, in Davenport, IA, daughter of Lorando “Bus” and Virginia (Bell) Brown.

On November 29, 1996, in Hughesville, she was united in marriage to Earl “George” McConnell, who preceded her in death on January 20, 2023.

Sally earned a Bachelor of Science and...

Paul M. Evans

Paul M. Evans

May 2, 2024

Paul M. Evans, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born February 3,1952, in Sandwich, IL, son of the late John R. and Gertrude W. (Roth) Evans.

Paul joined the US Army in the Vietnam era, serving his country honorably as an Army tank driver from 1970-1973. After he was discharged...

Della Lucille Waterfield

Della Lucille Waterfield

Apr 28, 2024

Della Lucille Waterfield, 90, of Sedalia, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Loving Arms Memory Care in Sedalia, MO.  She was born in Sedalia on January 23, 1934, the daughter of Leo and Elsie (Coffman) Schrader.  Della and Donald Waterfield were united in marriage on September 17, 1951.  Donald preceded Della in death in 2001.  Della was raised in...

Stormy Michelle Coburn

Stormy Michelle Coburn

Apr 27, 2024

Stormy Michelle Coburn, 46, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO.  She was born on September 12, 1977 in Sedalia, a daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Roark) Moon.  One of the things Stormy enjoyed doing was chasing storms. Survivors include two children, John Michael Morrison of Marshall, MO, Erin Nicole Pfeiffer of La...

Juana Rubio Leon

Juana Rubio Leon

Apr 25, 2024

Juana Rubio Leon, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 27, 1988, in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of J. Trinidad Rubio Mercado and Carolina Leon Lazaro. On July 1, 2023, she married Gonzalo Lucas, with whom she shared her life's journey.Juana found joy...

Donnie Lee Booth

Donnie Lee Booth

Apr 24, 2024

Donnie Lee Booth, 86, of Sedalia, passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia.  He was born on February 6, 1938, in Mt. Moriah, MO a son of Garland and Deloris (Morris) Booth.  Donnie also had two brothers Chip and Bill.  On June 12, 1964, he married Sharon Kay Pratt.Donnie honorably served in the United...

Alice Marie Wenner

Alice Marie Wenner

Apr 23, 2024

Alice Marie Wenner, 84, of Sedalia, passed away, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 13, 1940, in Lee’s Summit, daughter of the late Lewis F. and Arawana (Branstetter) Rice. On November 7, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church, Sedalia, she married Charles Austin Wenner, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.

Alice was a 1958 graduate...

Patricia A. Barklage

Patricia A. Barklage

Apr 21, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Anderson) Barklage, aged 78, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO, surrounded by her loving family.Born on January 10, 1946, in Longwood, MO, Patricia was the daughter of Garland and Laura (Zumwalt) Anderson. On September 22, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, she united in marriage with...

Mary L. Holliday

Mary L. Holliday

Apr 19, 2024

Mary Lou Holliday, 76, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born August 12, 1947, in Chicago Heights, IL, daughter of Arthur and Marcella (Jordan) Davis.

On August 15, 1970, in Boonville, MO, she married James Leonard Holliday, who survives of the home.

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Southwest...

Gordena Lee McDonald

Gordena Lee McDonald

Apr 19, 2024

Gordena Lee McDonald 91, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia.  She was born on March 21, 1933 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Gordon and Marian (Payne) Greer.  On September 10, 1954 in Sedalia, she married Ernest Clarence McDonald and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2015.  Gordena enjoyed...

Erin Patricia Rogers

Erin Patricia Rogers

Apr 17, 2024

Erin Rogers, a beloved daughter of God, wife, and mother, passed away on April 17, 2024 at 9:25pm. She died peacefully having received a goodnight kiss from each of her children, and surrounded by her family, listening to their prayers, the chanting of the Gloria, and whispered words of love and farewell.

Born Jan 22, 1987, Erin grew up in Sedalia,...

Nelson G. Collins

Nelson G. Collins

Apr 17, 2024

Nelson Gordon Collins, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born August 23, 1938, in Sedalia, son of Gilbert Nelson and Margaret Irene (Weaver) Collins.On August 6, 1960, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, he married Shirley Joan (Pabst), who preceded him in death on July 11, 2021.Nelson was a 1956 graduate...

Heraldo Davila-Guerrero

Heraldo Davila-Guerrero

Apr 16, 2024

Heraldo Davila-Guerrero, 48, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

He was born January 1, 1976, in Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas, Mexico, a son of Heraldo Davila and Plutarca Guerrero. On September 18, 2009, in Independence, he married Oneyda Ramirez.

Heraldo loved soccer and was a referee at one time. He enjoyed watching soccer on TV...

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