Obituaries

November 23, 1926 – May 22, 2019James Shelton Rissler, 92, passed away quietly in his Golf Drive home of almost 50 years in one of his three favorite chairs.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Nina Knight Rissler, his brothers, John Bill and Gordon, his wife, Ladye Deane Thompson Rissler and his grandson, Theodore James...

Jackie Leon Phillips, 89, of Florence, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.He was born October 15, 1929, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Elbert Harrison “EH” and Jannie (Jones) Phillips.  On May 20, 1950 he married Viola D. Brodersen who preceded him in death on June 2, 2013.Jackie graduated from Syracuse...

John James Green, 80 of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home.He was born March 9, 1939, in Ottawa, IL, a son of John Francis and Dolores (Coen) Green.  On September 25, 1965 in Chicago, IL, he married Dorothy Bucher who survives of the home.John graduated from Washburne Trade School in Chicago and worked as a machinist...

Betty Jo Christal, 91, of Sherwood, Arkansas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Sherwood following a long illness.Betty was born August 15, 1927, in Red Bay Alabama, and was the daughter of Fred and Ruby (Williamson) Regan. She was a proud member of the Red Bay High School Graduating Class of...

Miko Cartland, 82, of Sedalia, MO, went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 13, 2019, at home surrounded by family. She was born November 20, 1936 in Okinawa, Japan. Miko worked for many years at Pittsburgh Corning Corporation. After retirement, she became an avid volunteer with First Baptist Church in their nursery and other outreach programs. She was...

Christopher Alan Johnson, beloved father, brother, and friend, 56, of Dresden, MO, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.He was born December 16, 1962 in Kansas City, MO, the second son of Dale Norman and Virginia Pearl (Armstrong) Johnson.Christopher worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in the Sedalia area for many years.Survivors include six...

Kerri Ann Van Sickle, 52, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her mother’s home in Deepwater.She was born December 25, 1966, daughter of Dale Warren Van Sickle and Barbara Lou (Hall).Kerri worked for UPS and also at Tall Oaks Christian Camp in Linwood, KS, where she loved working with horses and the kids as a camp...

Betty Lou Keane, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at her home.She was born November 4, 1928, in Boise City, OK, daughter of Frederick Scott Moore and Clessie Bell (Simpson) Moore.On June 3, 1951, in Sedalia, she married Fred R. Keane, Jr., who preceded her in death on May 26, 1992.Betty worked as a registered nurse, retiring...

Vincent Aurelius “Casey” Umbles, 53, of Lake of the Ozarks, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born October 30, 1965, in Sedalia, son of Sherman Buckner Sr. and Helen Joyce (Umbles) Hill.Casey worked for Great Godfrey Daniels, The Westin and The Blue Heron restaurants. He was raised in the...

Willard Ervin Collins Jr., 84, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born June 10, 1934, in Sedalia, son of Willard Ervin Sr. and Elizabeth (Arvieux), Collins.On December 24, 1953, in Sedalia, he married Betty A. (Hicks).Willard worked for 45 years as a pipefitter for Local 533. He was a member of New...

Wayne Howard Dority, age 91, of Edwards, MO, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, while hospitalized at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.He was born August 19, 1927, in Benton County, MO, the son of William and Viola (Howard) Dority.On November 16, 1947, at Fifth Street Methodist Church in Sedalia, he married Imogean McDavitt.Wayne was...

Ronald Allen Phillips, 67, of Florence, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home.He was born September 13, 1951 in Sedalia, a son of Jackie Leon and Viola (Brodersen) Phillips. On August 20, 1988, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Florence, he was married to Rose Lynn (Bartel).Ron was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he taught...

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...

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...

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...

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...