Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Edwin Crawford

Edwin Crawford

Jul 20, 2015

Obituary For Edwin Crawford Edwin "Dick" Richard Crawford, 89, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at MO Veterans Home, Warrensburg. He was born on November 27, 1925 in Cooper County, MO a son of Ernest and Prudence (Weathers) Crawford, who have preceded him in death.

On September 4, 1949 he was united in marriage to Carlyn (Collins), who...

Emma Lentz

Emma Lentz

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary For Emma Lentz Emma "Louise" (Lucy) Lentz, 85, of La Monte, MO, passed away Friday, July 10th, 2015 at her home. She was born on August 17, 1929 in Moniteau County, MO, the daughter of Elmer Williams and Elsie Wilson Williams, who both preceded her in death.

On September 1, 1951 in Eureka Springs, AR, she was united in...

John Bean

John Bean

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary For John Bean John Bean Jr., 58, of Sedalia passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at BRHC, Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Knob Noster, the son of John and Beverly (Wheeler) Bean. On March 2, 1991 he was married to Linda O'Doniel, who survives of the home. John loved to hunt, fish, and golf...

David Robertson

David Robertson

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For David Robertson David Lee Robertson, 66, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at Lincoln Community Care Center. He was born on July 17th, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Howard Frederick Robertson, Sr. and Louella Maxine Peoples, who both preceded him in death.

David was an over the road trucker. He enjoyed his...

Mahlon Theobald, Jr.

Mahlon Theobald, Jr.

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For Mahlon Theobald, Jr. Mahlon Edward Theobald, Jr., 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1951 in Beaumont, TX, a son of Mahlon Edward Theobald and Dorothy Jane Hughes.

He spent many years working as a millwright carpenter.

Mahlon is survived by a son, Mahlon E. Theobald...

Frank Lyon

Frank Lyon

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For Frank Lyon Frank Nathaniel Lyon, Jr., 69, of Lincoln, MO passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 11, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Frank Nathaniel Lyon, Sr., who preceded him in death and Catherine Banks-Lyon, who survives of Goodlettsville, TN.

On March 4, 1979...

James Smith

James Smith

Jul 5, 2015

Obituary For James Smith James H. Smith, 36, of Sedalia passed away July 5, 2015. He was born on April 8, 1979 in Sedalia, a son of Jim and Ranae (Campbell) Smith, who survive of Sedalia. James was a member of Life Pointe Church, Sedalia. He loved going to sprint car races, fishing and riding his bicycle. He was known...

David Nicholson

David Nicholson

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary For David Nicholson David Eugene Nicholson, 55, of Jefferson City, MO passed away June 28, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1959 in Sedalia, MO a son of Marvin Nicholson, who preceded him in death and Barbara (Walker) Nicholson, who survives of Jefferson City, MO. David enjoyed playing guitar, riding dirt bikes, going to stock...

Wesley Sarver

Wesley Sarver

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary For Wesley Sarver Wesley Lee Sarver, 85, of Sedalia passed away June 28, 2015 in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 24, 1929 in Parisburg, VA a son of Warren Sarver and Fern Hunter Sarver, who preceded him in death. On December 31, 1952 in Blacksburg, VA, he was united in marriage to Betty Jo Ratcliffe, who passed...

Crystal Jones

Crystal Jones

Jun 25, 2015

Obituary For Crystal Jones Crystal Lynn Jones, 47, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born on July 25, 1967 in Sedalia, a daughter of Allen Stetzenbach, who preceded her in death, and Lavern (Berry) Stansberry, who survives of Sedalia.

On June 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was united...

Delbert Wagenknecht

Delbert Wagenknecht

Jun 22, 2015

Obituary For Delbert Wagenknecht

Delbert Wagenknecht, 79, of Stover, MO passed away June 22, 2015 at Golden Age Living Center. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Stover, MO, a son of Arthur and Florence (Hering) Wagenknecht, who both preceded him in death.

On December 24, 1952 in Pettis County, he was united in marriage to Shirley Thomas, who...

Everett Stevenson

Everett Stevenson

Jun 19, 2015

Obituary For Everett Stevenson

Everett E. Stevenson, 96 of Smithton, MO passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Cole Camp, MO. He was born on August 2, 1918 in Sedalia a son of Lee J. and Bessie L. (Miller) Stevenson, who both preceded him in death.

On March 10, 1942 in Oakland, CA he was united...

Charles Laclair

Charles Laclair

Jun 16, 2015

Obituary For Charles LaClair Charles Arthur "Art" LaClair, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 27, 1951 in Taft, California, the son of Charles Harvey and Helen Janice (Slocum) LaClair.

Charles worked for Knights TV & Appliance, Cecil's Television Repair, and then...

Joy Thompson

Joy Thompson

Jun 16, 2015

Obituary For Joy Thompson Joy Alene Thompson, 67, of Knob Noster passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Sweet Springs Villa, Sweet Springs, MO. She was born on August 6, 1947 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of A.J. Whiteside and Helen (Gettle), who both preceded her in death.

Joy attended Heartland Baptist Church in Knob Noster, MO.

Joy was a...

Lilah Taylor

Lilah Taylor

Jun 13, 2015

Obituary For Lilah Taylor Lilah Harriett Taylor, 76, of Sedalia passed away June 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 19, 1938 in Sedalia, MO, daughter of Herman and Alberta (Ferguson) President, Sr., who both preceded her in death.

On May 13, 1978 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to Raymond Taylor, who survives of...

Jennifer Tracy

Jennifer Tracy

Jun 11, 2015

Obituary For Jennifer Tracy Jennifer Lin Tracy, 33, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on May 23, 1982 in Warrensburg, Missouri, a daughter of Scot and Sally Soendker, who survive of Windsor.

Jennifer enjoyed being outdoors with her cat, Tippy, and her dog, Katy. She loved talking on...

Eva Statler

Eva Statler

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary For Eva Statler

Eva Mae Anne Statler, 73, of LaMonte, MO, passed away June 5, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 7, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Ecton and Eve Celeste (Toups) LeCompte. On November 17, 1958 in Houma, LA she was united in marriage to Ishmael Statler, who preceded her...

Eva Mae Anne Statler

Eva Mae Anne Statler

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary For Eva Mae Anne Statler Eva Mae Anne Statler, 73, of LaMonte, MO, passed away June 5, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 7, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Ecton and Eve Celeste (Toups) LeCompte. On November 17, 1958 in Houma, LA she was united in marriage to Ishmael Statler, who...

Adam Ramey

Adam Ramey

May 29, 2015

Obituary For Adam Ramey



Adam Wade Ramey, 34, of Pilot Grove, MO went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born on March 24, 1981 in Sedalia, the son of Robbie Ramey and Treasa Marie (Roberts) Neth, and stepfather, David Neth.

On July 7, 2000, in Fayetteville, NC, he was united in marriage to...

Donald Seifner

Donald Seifner

May 24, 2015

Obituary For Donald Seifner It is with tears of love that we must announce the death of Donald Wayne Seifner. At his home, surrounded by his loving family, "Don" went to be with his lord on Sunday May 24, 2015 at 9:35 am. He was preceded in death by his parents Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner. Don is...

Edwin Crawford

Edwin Crawford

Jul 20, 2015

Obituary For Edwin Crawford Edwin "Dick" Richard Crawford, 89, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at MO Veterans Home, Warrensburg. He was born on November 27, 1925 in Cooper County, MO a son of Ernest and Prudence (Weathers) Crawford, who have preceded him in death.

On September 4, 1949 he was united in marriage to Carlyn (Collins), who...

Emma Lentz

Emma Lentz

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary For Emma Lentz Emma "Louise" (Lucy) Lentz, 85, of La Monte, MO, passed away Friday, July 10th, 2015 at her home. She was born on August 17, 1929 in Moniteau County, MO, the daughter of Elmer Williams and Elsie Wilson Williams, who both preceded her in death.

On September 1, 1951 in Eureka Springs, AR, she was united in...

John Bean

John Bean

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary For John Bean John Bean Jr., 58, of Sedalia passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at BRHC, Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Knob Noster, the son of John and Beverly (Wheeler) Bean. On March 2, 1991 he was married to Linda O'Doniel, who survives of the home. John loved to hunt, fish, and golf...

David Robertson

David Robertson

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For David Robertson David Lee Robertson, 66, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at Lincoln Community Care Center. He was born on July 17th, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Howard Frederick Robertson, Sr. and Louella Maxine Peoples, who both preceded him in death.

David was an over the road trucker. He enjoyed his...

Mahlon Theobald, Jr.

Mahlon Theobald, Jr.

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For Mahlon Theobald, Jr. Mahlon Edward Theobald, Jr., 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1951 in Beaumont, TX, a son of Mahlon Edward Theobald and Dorothy Jane Hughes.

He spent many years working as a millwright carpenter.

Mahlon is survived by a son, Mahlon E. Theobald...

Frank Lyon

Frank Lyon

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary For Frank Lyon Frank Nathaniel Lyon, Jr., 69, of Lincoln, MO passed away Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 11, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Frank Nathaniel Lyon, Sr., who preceded him in death and Catherine Banks-Lyon, who survives of Goodlettsville, TN.

On March 4, 1979...

James Smith

James Smith

Jul 5, 2015

Obituary For James Smith James H. Smith, 36, of Sedalia passed away July 5, 2015. He was born on April 8, 1979 in Sedalia, a son of Jim and Ranae (Campbell) Smith, who survive of Sedalia. James was a member of Life Pointe Church, Sedalia. He loved going to sprint car races, fishing and riding his bicycle. He was known...

David Nicholson

David Nicholson

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary For David Nicholson David Eugene Nicholson, 55, of Jefferson City, MO passed away June 28, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1959 in Sedalia, MO a son of Marvin Nicholson, who preceded him in death and Barbara (Walker) Nicholson, who survives of Jefferson City, MO. David enjoyed playing guitar, riding dirt bikes, going to stock...

Wesley Sarver

Wesley Sarver

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary For Wesley Sarver Wesley Lee Sarver, 85, of Sedalia passed away June 28, 2015 in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 24, 1929 in Parisburg, VA a son of Warren Sarver and Fern Hunter Sarver, who preceded him in death. On December 31, 1952 in Blacksburg, VA, he was united in marriage to Betty Jo Ratcliffe, who passed...

Crystal Jones

Crystal Jones

Jun 25, 2015

Obituary For Crystal Jones Crystal Lynn Jones, 47, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born on July 25, 1967 in Sedalia, a daughter of Allen Stetzenbach, who preceded her in death, and Lavern (Berry) Stansberry, who survives of Sedalia.

On June 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was united...

Delbert Wagenknecht

Delbert Wagenknecht

Jun 22, 2015

Obituary For Delbert Wagenknecht

Delbert Wagenknecht, 79, of Stover, MO passed away June 22, 2015 at Golden Age Living Center. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Stover, MO, a son of Arthur and Florence (Hering) Wagenknecht, who both preceded him in death.

On December 24, 1952 in Pettis County, he was united in marriage to Shirley Thomas, who...

Everett Stevenson

Everett Stevenson

Jun 19, 2015

Obituary For Everett Stevenson

Everett E. Stevenson, 96 of Smithton, MO passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Cole Camp, MO. He was born on August 2, 1918 in Sedalia a son of Lee J. and Bessie L. (Miller) Stevenson, who both preceded him in death.

On March 10, 1942 in Oakland, CA he was united...

Charles Laclair

Charles Laclair

Jun 16, 2015

Obituary For Charles LaClair Charles Arthur "Art" LaClair, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 27, 1951 in Taft, California, the son of Charles Harvey and Helen Janice (Slocum) LaClair.

Charles worked for Knights TV & Appliance, Cecil's Television Repair, and then...

Joy Thompson

Joy Thompson

Jun 16, 2015

Obituary For Joy Thompson Joy Alene Thompson, 67, of Knob Noster passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Sweet Springs Villa, Sweet Springs, MO. She was born on August 6, 1947 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of A.J. Whiteside and Helen (Gettle), who both preceded her in death.

Joy attended Heartland Baptist Church in Knob Noster, MO.

Joy was a...

Lilah Taylor

Lilah Taylor

Jun 13, 2015

Obituary For Lilah Taylor Lilah Harriett Taylor, 76, of Sedalia passed away June 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 19, 1938 in Sedalia, MO, daughter of Herman and Alberta (Ferguson) President, Sr., who both preceded her in death.

On May 13, 1978 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to Raymond Taylor, who survives of...

Jennifer Tracy

Jennifer Tracy

Jun 11, 2015

Obituary For Jennifer Tracy Jennifer Lin Tracy, 33, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on May 23, 1982 in Warrensburg, Missouri, a daughter of Scot and Sally Soendker, who survive of Windsor.

Jennifer enjoyed being outdoors with her cat, Tippy, and her dog, Katy. She loved talking on...

Eva Statler

Eva Statler

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary For Eva Statler

Eva Mae Anne Statler, 73, of LaMonte, MO, passed away June 5, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 7, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Ecton and Eve Celeste (Toups) LeCompte. On November 17, 1958 in Houma, LA she was united in marriage to Ishmael Statler, who preceded her...

Eva Mae Anne Statler

Eva Mae Anne Statler

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary For Eva Mae Anne Statler Eva Mae Anne Statler, 73, of LaMonte, MO, passed away June 5, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 7, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Ecton and Eve Celeste (Toups) LeCompte. On November 17, 1958 in Houma, LA she was united in marriage to Ishmael Statler, who...

Adam Ramey

Adam Ramey

May 29, 2015

Obituary For Adam Ramey



Adam Wade Ramey, 34, of Pilot Grove, MO went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born on March 24, 1981 in Sedalia, the son of Robbie Ramey and Treasa Marie (Roberts) Neth, and stepfather, David Neth.

On July 7, 2000, in Fayetteville, NC, he was united in marriage to...

Donald Seifner

Donald Seifner

May 24, 2015

Obituary For Donald Seifner It is with tears of love that we must announce the death of Donald Wayne Seifner. At his home, surrounded by his loving family, "Don" went to be with his lord on Sunday May 24, 2015 at 9:35 am. He was preceded in death by his parents Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner. Don is...