Obituaries

Anthony Kay “Tony” Mabry, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO.He was born March 8, 1937 in Sedalia, a son of William R. and Rosa Mae (Gumm) Mabry.Tony honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He was owner of All Right Sewer and Drain...

Gail G. Hacker, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her home.She was born April 3, 1948, in East Chicago, IL, daughter of Robert Marvin and Myrtle Evelyn (Paig) Hollingsworth.On July 2, 2011, in Harrison, AR, she was married to Ronald Hacker.Gail retired from Interstate Studios after 21 years. She enjoyed swimming, being outside, and spending time...

David Alan Koeller, 70, of Wellsville, formerly of Sedalia, died Monday, February 18, 2019, in Wellsville.He was born May 8, 1948, in Sedalia, son of Lawrence Ernest Koeller and Mildred Elinor (Thompson) Koeller.David served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Browns Electric and later Independent Electric. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, playing pool, as...

Ralph Conrad Eye, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home, with his family by his side.He was born December 31, 1941, in Pettis County, a son of Ulrey Seburn Eye and Nannie B. (Anderson) Eye.Ralph was a lineman for the local power companies for forty-two and a half years. He was skilled at many things...

Virgil Hunter Skaggs departed this life on February 14, 2019, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO.  He was born February 4, 1922 in Sedalia, the son of Mitchell Hampton and Ellen (Hunter) Skaggs.  Virgil was 97 at the time of his death.Virgil graduated from Smith-Cotton High School and on June 27, 1943 in Sedalia he married Neva Irene (Miers)...

Robert William “Bob” Barkey, II, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at his home.He was born November 28, 1968, in Fort Ord, CA, a son of Robert William and Dolores Jane (Grus) Barkey.Bob worked in IT Support for Otelco in Sedalia.  He was a member of Parkview Christian Church where he served as the audio/visual and webpage...

Christopher Dee Sims, 41, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019.He was born October 10, 1977 in Tell City, IN, a son of Randall Dee and Marilyn (Stuffle) Sims.  On June 4, 2000, he married Janet Bible who survives of the home.Chris worked as a Loan Officer for Gateway Mortgage in Clinton, MO.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting...

Dora Dale Siron Mittenberg, 97, of Jefferson City, formerly of Sedalia, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.She was born October 29, 1921, at the family farm at Dresden, Missouri, to Oscar Sitlington Siron and Anna Richter Siron, both of whom have preceded her in death.Dora Dale graduated in 1939 from Hughesville Missouri High School...

Alfred M. “Al” Kindle, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home.He was born January 17, 1942, in La Monte, son of Homer Thomas and Myrle Josephine (Poynter) Kindle.On a beautiful Monday night in Kansas in May of 1964, he was married to Edna Vale (Gilmore), who preceded him in death on February 15, 2017.Al’s two...

Michael Shane Hughes, 49, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in Sedalia.He was born August 11, 1969, in Fort Worth, TX, son of Jim Heffernan, and Dan and Brenda Hughes.On August 16, 1996, in Sedalia, he married LaDonna Lynn Vansell, who preceded him in death on November 9, 1997.Mike served in the United States Marine Corps and worked...

Mildred Louise (Sander) Steffens was born January 8, 1933, daughter of Arthur and Frieda (Wagner) Sander in Alma, Missouri and died on February 6, 2019 in Sedalia, Missouri.  She was baptized in the Christian faith by the Rev. A. H. Griesse on January 21, 1933.  She attended grade school at Trinity Lutheran School and was confirmed April 14, 1946 at...

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...

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...