Obituaries

Barbara Jean Stockstill, 78, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Morningstar Care Homes in Ottawa, KS, with her daughters by her side.Barbara was born on June 19, 1939, at Willow Spring, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar and Maxine Watson.She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO in 1957.On January 6, 1957, she was...

Stella Lucille JacksonStella Lucille Jackson, 86, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Overland Park, Kansas.She was born September 2, 1931 to George and Martha Lutjen of Cole Camp, Missouri.Stella was a devoted wife and mother of foursons.She is survived by Steve Jackson (son) of Sammamish, WA; Jerry Jackson (son) and his wife Liz of Overland Park, KS; Rod Jackson...

Samuel Alfred Wayne LampSamuel Alfred Wayne Lamp, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born March 11, 1935, in Chillicothe, MO.On July 12, 1980, in Oxnard, CA, he married Cheryl Mannes, who preceded him in death on December 17, 2001.Sam was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Cargill.Survivors include a sister...

Sonny ClarkFarold Bryan “Sonny” Clark, 65, of Otterville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.Sonny was born on December 21, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of Farold M. Clark and Dorothy Gertrude Clark.On October 25, 1982, in Franklin, TN, he was united in marriage to Marlayne Adams, who survives of the home.Sonny was a musician, playing keyboard...

Charles Leo Randall Jr.Charles Leo Randall Jr., 67, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.He was born October 25, 1949, in Sedalia, son of Charles Leo Randall Sr. and Betty Sue Wills Randall.On January 23, 1982, in Sedalia, he married Melody A. Hampton, who survives.Charles was well known as “Chez When Pinky,” wearing...

James David “Jimmy” Lyle, 81, of Green Ridge, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born June 12, 1936, in Knob Noster, the son of Clarence David Lyle and Lourissa Nevils Lyle.On September 19, 1959, in Raytown, he was united in marriage to Dorlis P. “Dee” Kunzweiler, who survives of the home.Jimmy was a farmer...

Gilbert Lee Neil, II, 43, of Stover, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 11, 1974, in Oceanside, NJ, son of Gilbert Lee Neil and Vicki-Jean Ashline Neil.As a young man, Gilbert was involved in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout. He served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed computer gaming...

Lois Ernestine Lewis, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born July 12, 1925, in Clifton City, daughter of Donald Arthur Bonell and Rhozell Sara Lee Bonell.She started school at the Broadway School in 1931.On January 25, 1952, in Kansas City, she was married to Robert William “Bob” Lewis, who preceded...

Dora Anna Marie KueckDora Anna Marie Kueck, 95, of Sedalia, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born on March 23, 1922 in Cole Camp, the daughter of Theodore and Sophia Klindworth.On June 4, 1944, Dora was united in marriage to Harvey Kueck, who preceded her in death.She worked for nineteen years as...

Robert Alden (Bob) Simpson, LaMonte, MO passed away on September 11, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia.He was born on Nov 26, 1940 in Caney, Kansas a son of Robert E. (Ted) Simpson and Faye (Hamman) Simpson.He was a graduate of Caney High School, attended Coffeyville Community College were he met his wife. They were married in Coffeyville on Nov...

Ruth BurdRuth Burd, 98, of Sedalia, formerly of Lee’s Summit, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born March 27, 1919, in Blodgett, MO, the daughter of William and Catherine Louder.Ruth worked at Western Electric until retirement.She enjoyed going out to eat, traveling, and gardening.She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Rutherford, of...

Pamela BartleyPamela Ann Bartley, 66, longtime resident of Sedalia, MO, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Waxhaw, NC, on September 7, 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer.She was born April 30, 1951, in Lyon, KS, the daughter of Eldo and Dortha Kopke. She grew up in Overland Park, KS, and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School.She...

Dean C. Morton, 94, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017, at the Benton House in Kansas City.He was born July 21, 1923, in Pettis County, the son of John P. Morton and Beulah G. Latimer Morton.Dean served honorably in the U.S. Army in World War II.On June 1, 1947, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to...

Thomas Allen Smith, 46, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born January 10, 1971, in Oberlin, Ohio, son of Harold Perkins and Lizzie Smith.On April 20, 2012, in Sedalia, he was married to Rebecca R. Overly, who survives of the home.Thomas worked with the disabled. He enjoyed traveling and watching...

Leroy Turpin, 75, of Otterville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at Tipton Oak Manor.He was born June 18, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, son of Roy Wesley Fountain Turpin and Mary Izzetta Sumner Turpin, who preceded him in death.On May 5, 1975, in Fortuna, he was united in marriage to Brenda G. Dowell, who survives of the home.Leroy worked...

Kenneth E. RenishKenneth Eugene Renish, 79, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his home.He was born on December 15, 1937 in Moorhead, Minnesota.In 1969, in Ontario, California, Kenneth was united in marriage to Patricia Lorain Murphy, who preceded him in death.He worked as a tow truck driver until retirement.He liked the outdoors and enjoyed viewing...

William S. “Bill” Hanna, 87, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 26, 2017, at his home.He was born December 11, 1929, in Marshall Junction, MO, son of Robert Clay Hanna and Ethel Mildred Stone Hanna.On June 1, 1957, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Katherine N. Koeller, who survives of the home.Mr. Hanna served honorably from...

Chester Evert Vermaas, 96, of Sedalia, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his home.Chester was born on April 11, 1921, in Beatrice, Nebraska, son of Evert and Minerva Vermaas.Chester spent his early years in southwest Nebraska. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942, which included serving in Europe as a flight engineer with the 8thAir Force....

Joyce Marlene Bailey, 86, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Sedalia, died Monday evening, August 21, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.She was born August 16, 1931, in Orrick, Missouri to Wilbur and Frances Werle. Joyce attended Orrick High School, graduating in 1949. She married the love of her life, Robert...

Ricky Lee ImanRicky Lee Iman, 58, of Sedalia, passed away August 21, 2017, at home.He was born February 27, 1959, in Versailles, the son of Coleman Lee and Leona Pearl Raines Iman.Ricky could build anything electronic, his specialty was lamps. His pride and joy was his television.He is survived by four children; Shannon Iman, Melody Wood, Michael Iman and Marcus...