Obituaries

Betty Jean Weller, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her home.She was born July 27, 1927 in Beaman, MO, a daughter of James Ethan and Bessie L. (Shumate) Closser.Betty was a member of New Life Open Bible Church in Sedalia.  She worked Garst’s Drive-In for over 10 years.  Later she worked as a seamstress for J....

Charles Edward Lawson, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia.He was born June 27, 1939 in Longwood, MO, a son of Ace Levi and Esther Ann (Stone) Lawson.Charles had served in the United States Army and was a member of LifePointe Church.  He had worked many years as a road repairman...

Martha Elizabeth Hatfield, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home.She was born April 10, 1934 in Wellington, KS, a daughter of August and Opal (Pottier) Malcuit.  On September 13, 1952 in Jacksonville, NC, she married Melvin Leroy Hatfield, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2001.Martha enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and gardening.  She especially...

James Briggs Rice, Jr., 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019.He entered this world on December 31, 1940, as a New Years Eve baby, who always enjoyed celebrating his birthday.Jim graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1958 and received his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate from...

On April 25, 2019, the Lord called home Shirley J. Berry and answered her prayers to be reunited with her life’s partner and love, Ronald (Ronnie) L. Berry, who had predeceased her in January, 2012. Shirley was 83 at the time of her death, having been born on May 8, 1935, to Harold and Ila (Hudson) Eichholz. Her youth was...

Barbara E. Crouch, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Ozark Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage Beach, MO.She was born July 25, 1942 in Sedalia, a daughter of Robert and Betty Cougull.  On October 26, 1985 in Sedalia she married Orvis “Bill” Crouch, who survives of the home.Barbara worked for 15 years at Rival...

Hansel Eugene Morris, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO.He was born September 24, 1930 in Marshall, MO, a son of Eugene Houston and Hattie (Woolledge) Morris.  On September 24, 1981 in Sedalia, he married Marilyn Sue Holdeman, who survives of the home.Hansel loved his family and enjoyed woodworking,...

Sydonna L. Cooney, “Grandma Sam,” 79, of Otterville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at her home.She was born October 16, 1939, in Sedalia, daughter of Lynford and Winnie (Henderson) Hackler.On October 6, 1957, in Sedalia, she married John Austin “Bud” Cooney, who preceded her in death on January 20, 2015.Sydonna worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for Howard...

Kenneth Guy Holstine, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born January 11, 1941 in West Plains, MO, the son of Carl C. and Zxavie (Steele) Holstine.  On June 18, 1961 in West Plains, MO, he married Linda L. Presley, who survives of the home.Ken served from 1959 to 1979 in the...

Carl Lloyd Bremer, 85, of Smithton, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.Lloyd was born on July 28, 1933 at his home in Florence, MO, eldest son of Carl Wilbur and Zelma Lillian (Houchen) Bremer.  He was united in marriage to Bessie Ellen Hoard on April 17, 1959 at the bride’s home in Green...

Linda Faye Powers, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born September 17, 1949, in Sedalia, daughter of Robert Henry and Maurine Avis (Bushey) Powers.Linda enjoyed doing crafts, seamstress work making different clothing and dresses, drawing, crocheting and knitting. She was very talented with her hands and loved animals.Survivors include cousins, Janis...

Norma Jean Furnell, 88, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away March 30, 2019 at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born on October 2, 1930 in Clinton, Missouri to Clay Henry Shelledy and Mildred Jewel Barnett, who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Doyle D. Furnell on January 27, 1950 in Sedalia, who preceded her in...

Phyllis Kay Bribiesca, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center surrounded by her family.She was born on June 30, 1942 in Grandview, MO, a daughter of Roy Robert and Eleanor Jane (Kreeger) Thompson.  On November 17, 1993 in Miami, OK, she married Johnny Bribiesca who survives of the home.Phyllis was a member of...

Scott D. Teiberis, 68, of Otterville, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home.He was born February 19, 1951 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Charles and Sunelma (Kiviniemi) Teiberis.  On February 4, 1972 in Evanston, WY, he married RaeDene (Nielsen), who survives of the home.Scott honorably served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He worked as a...

Steven Glenn Schilb, 66, of Sedalia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.He was born August 15, 1952, in Sedalia, son of Billy G. and Anna M. (Meyer) Schilb.Steve was a 1970 graduate of Otterville High School and then attended Central Missouri State University, from where he earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Secondary...

Maxine Warren, 87, of Green Ridge, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born October 31, 1931, in La Monte, daughter of Floyd and Hattie (Pummill) Brownfield.On May 20, 1949, in Sedalia, she married Stanley R. Warren, who preceded her in death on August 5, 1997.Maxine and her husband owned and operated Warren’s Grocery...

Edna Emma Strelow, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Edna was born December 22, 1927, in Mora, a daughter of Martin and Agnes (Rosebrock) Monsees. On November 28, 1954, in Cole Camp, she married Harry Lee Mueller, who preceded her in death on January 13, 1970.  Then on November 14, 1980, in Sedalia,...

Lydia Juanita “Tiny” (Farris) Staley, 83, of Troy, OH, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Troy.She was born April 5, 1935, in Coleman, TX, daughter of Arthur Lee and Maudie M. (Croft) Farris.On December 18, 1951, she married Fred Charles Staley, who preceded her in death on October 25, 2008.Tiny grew up in Clifton City...

Melva R. Fowler McDaniel, 98, of Otterville, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Tipton Oak Manor.She was born June 22, 1920, in Fortuna, MO a daughter of E.M. and Alverta (Monks) Foley.On September 14, 1939, she married Elmer Fowler, who preceded her in death on January 5, 1975.On November 15, 1997, in Fortuna, MO, she married J.L. McDaniel, who...

Louis H. “Lou” Tempel, Jr., 93, of Sedalia, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at his home.He was born July 21, 1925, in Mayview, MO, son of Louis H. Sr. and Rebecca Koch Tempel, and spent his childhood on the family “Century” farm. He attended Douthitt Elementary School in rural Lafayette County and graduated Salutatorian from Mayview High School. He was...