Obituaries

Donald Ray Stratton, 77, of Warsaw, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home.He was born November 20, 1941, in Sedalia, son of Conrad M. and Marvalee A. (Bryan) Stratton, and twin brother of Ronald Stratton.Donald graduated in 1959 from Smith-Cotton High School and then from Central Missouri State University in 1962. Donald then completed two Master’s degrees...

Brenda Carol Whitson, 64, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at her home.She was born February 14, 1954, in Kansas City, daughter of Clyde Edward and Ruby Rae (Williams) Whitson.Brenda served honorably in the Army National Guard, active during Desert Storm.She worked as a nurse, and enjoyed painting and sewing in her spare time.Surviving are two children, Valerie...

Danny Wayne Shepherd, age 67, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home.He was born November 17, 1951, in Co-operative, Kentucky, son of John and Milie (Bolin) Shepherd.Danny graduated from McCreary County High School Class of 1969. He proudly served in the United State Air Force as an airtraffic controller.On October 11, 1971, in Whitley City, Kentucky,...

Mindy S. Rohr, 32, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home.She was born February 5, 1986, in Sedalia, daughter of Michael Eugene and Shirley Ann (Shull) Lawson.On February 12, 2005, in Florence, she married Ryan Joseph Rohr.Mindy was a 2004 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She graduated with a certificate degree in Early Childhood Development...

Traute Inge Robinson, 82, of Smithton, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Tipton Oak Manor.She was born November 15, 1936, in East Germany, daughter of Michael and Wilhelmina Badorek Duddek.She was married to Johnnie Warren Robinson.Traute attended three years of trade school. She worked as a beautician in Germany, at a sewing factory, at an orchard, and at Lamy’s in...

Russell M. Driskell, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.He was born May 29, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Russell E. and Georgia Mae (Lemons) Driskell.Russell honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and a graduate of State Fair Community...

B. Gertrude Morris, 94, of Sedalia, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.She was born September 13, 1924, in Beaman, MO, the daughter of Thomas E. Marlin and Daisy Julia (Williams) Marlin.On December 24, 1941, she was united in marriage to Clayton Morris, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 21, 1980. Gertrude...

Philip Ridenour Parrish, 97, of Sedalia, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born July 21, 1921, in Greene County, son of Albert Mack and Georgia Fern (Ridenour) Parrish.On May 21, 1950, in Sedalia, he married Dorothy Gene Lower, who survives.Mr. Parrish was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He earned a Bachelor’s degree...

Patricia L. Wilfong, 67, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the University Hospital in Columbia, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.She was born May 2, 1951, in Sedalia, the daughter of James Oliver and Geneva (Scott) Caton.  On June 8, 1973, in Otterville, she married Wendell Lloyd Wilfong, who preceded her in death...

Jessie Frances Baker, 93, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away January 9, 2019, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia.She was born March 28, 1925, in Syracuse, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Lydith Putnam, who preceded her in death as did her sister, Imogene “Dena” Peoples.On January 23, 1949, Jessie married Virgil Baker and they became the proud parents of...

William Carlisle Parker, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.He was born May 12, 1952 in Sedalia, MO a son of Lee and June (Brummet) Parker.  On June 22, 1979 in Sedalia, MO, Bill married Donna Ellen Anderson who survives of the home.Bill worked for many years for Southwestern...

Tonya Marie Montgomery, 66, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.She was born December 20, 1952, in Sedalia, daughter of Harvey Warren and Ranoda Johanna (Knott) Young.Tonya worked in customer service for Southwestern Bell for over thirty years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she sang in the...

Harvey W. Young, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born June 11, 1929, in Sedalia, son of Harry and Laura Belle (Berry) Young.Harvey served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.On April 26, 1952, in Sedalia, he married Ranoda Knott, who preceded him in death on April 16,...

Rolla Ray Young, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Ray, as he preferred to be called, was born in Sedalia, May 28, 1934, to Naomi and Blue Young. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1952, then attended CMSU.After his high school years he worked for his father at Blue Young Htg, AC...

Viola Elsie “Susie” Harms, 100, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, in the loving care of Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.She was born September 1, 1918, in Benton County, daughter of John and Lennie May (Harvey) Long.On September 10, 1939, she married Clarence Elmer Bybee, who preceded her in death on November 7, 1964.Susie was a...

Cora Wooley, 80, of Sedalia, died Thursday, January 4, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Arrangements are pending.

Orval Arlis Kempf beloved husband of Ruby Fern (Eigsti) Kempf, born January 17th 1935 to Lee and Ella (Hostetler) Kempf at Kalona, Iowa.On June 23rd, 1957, he was united in marriage to Ruby, daughter of Chris and Lizzie (Hostetler) Eigsti, sharing the joys and sorrows of life for over 61 years.He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Ruby, and...

Geneanne Marie Kearney Wilson, 63, of Smithton, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.She was born December 23, 1955, in Dodge City, KS, daughter of Bryce B. Bone and Nancy L. (Lane). She was raised by Bryce and Sue Bone.On April 21, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV, she married Roy W. Wilson.To know Geneanne...

Arvella Mae Elliott, 99, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home.She was born September 25, 1919, in Ionia, daughter of Ned Charles and Ruby Mae (Howery) Barrow.On May 26, 1942, in Venice, CA, she married Max LeRoy Elliott, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2003.Arvella was a graduate of Cole Camp High...

Please note, there was an error in The Sedalia Democrat. The service and visitation for Bert Thomas is NEXT Thursday, January 17. See times below.Roberta Lucille “Bert” Thomas, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Williamsville, IL.She was born July 18, 1940, in Elliott, IA, daughter of Kelly Robert and Violet Mae (Templeton)...