Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Steven Mark Franken
Jun 14, 2024
Steven Mark Franken, 64, of St. James, MO, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, MO. He was born on March 8, 1960, in Harrisonville, MO, the son of William George and Naydne Franken, who preceded him in death.
Steve was a Smith-Cotton High School graduate of 1977. He was honorably discharged from the United...
Heather Kunz
Jun 12, 2024
Heather Kunz(Roerdanz, Deskins), 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 13, 1962, in Taylorsville, Salt Lake City, UT, the daughter of Douglas and Dawn Kunz, who preceded her in death.
Heather was a salutatorian of her graduating class in Marquand, MO. She was the first runner-up...
Ronald Alan Arnold
Jun 11, 2024
Ronald Alan Arnold, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 9, 1957, in Warsaw, NY, the son of LaVerne Floyd Arnold, who preceded him in death, and Carol Lillian (Rice) Arnold, who resides in Hume, NY.
On March 26, 1983, in Hume, NY,...
James Mitchell Gregory
Jun 11, 2024
James Mitchell Gregory, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1940, in Sedalia, the son of James R Gregory and Ruth (Benware) Gregory, who preceded him in death.
On July 10, 1978, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jeanie Shaw, who resides in the home.
Jim...
Betty Sue Cromley
Jun 9, 2024
Betty "Sue" Cromley, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Carrollton, MO, the daughter of Otho Copeland Sutton and Linnie Lee (Whetzel) Sutton, who preceded her in death.
On August 4, 1946, in Marshall, MO, she was united in marriage...
Sharon Lee Brown
Jun 6, 2024
Sharon Lee Brown passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 6, 2024, in Sedalia, Missouri.
Sharon was born on June 24, 1946, to J.D. and Velma Prall in Sedalia. On June 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to James "Jimmy" H. Brown. Sharon worked with Jimmy in his many businesses. She also worked with her mother, Velma, when...
Judith Sharon Butts
Jun 5, 2024
Judith Sharon Butts, 81 of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO.
A memorial graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Crown Hill Cemetery, with pastor Candace Fowler officiating.
Arrangements are in the...
David Lee Williams
Jun 5, 2024
David (Dave) Lee Williams of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 5, 2024. Dave was born on March 10, 1943, in Elkhart, IN, the son of Richard and Rubye (Stump) Williams, who both preceded him in death. He is the eldest of three children born to Richard and Rubye: his brother Richard Paul Williams of Granger, IN, who survives, and...
Mary E. McCarty
Jun 4, 2024
Mary E. McCarty, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Arnold Ferguson George and Alice (Houseworth) George, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Robert E. McCarty on April 18, 1954,...
Sandra V. Blake
Jun 3, 2024
Sandra V. Blake, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Sedalia, the daughter of Bryan Herron and Irene (Peters) Herron, who preceded her in death.
On October 1, 1991, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Gary A. Blake, who...
Georgia Allene Reid
May 31, 2024
Georgia Allene Reid, 88, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at The Living Center, Marshall, MO. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Arcola, MO, the daughter of Allen Deck Hughes and Dora Mae (Whitley) Hughes, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1958, in Warsaw, MO, she was united in marriage to William T....
Lula Belle Underwood
May 29, 2024
Lula Belle Underwood, 86, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 15, 1937, in Collins, MO, the daughter of Thomas Milo Baker and Ida Mae (Baker) Mott, who preceded her in death.
On December 6, 1957, in Houstonia, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald Joe...
John Michael Chancellor
May 28, 2024
John Michael Chancellor, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 16, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Melvin Chancellor and Ruby Geraldine (Schumaker) Chancellor (Ellis), who preceded him in death. When John was four years old, his mom, Ruby, married Howard Ellis,...
Mary Elizabeth Adams
May 27, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Adams, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of Daniel Charles Schlomer and Mary Rebecca (Alexander) Schlomer, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Randy Adams of Sedalia; a granddaughter, Jada Kraft of Sedalia; three...
William Hurley Broaddus
May 24, 2024
William Hurley Broaddus, 76, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home in Green Ridge. He was born on November 14, 1947, in San Antonio, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, the son of William W. Broaddus and Dorothy Mae (Boehm) Broaddus, who preceded him in death.
On December 1, 1989, in Green Ridge, MO, he was...
Charlotte Renee Stockton
May 23, 2024
Charlotte Renee Stockton, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 14, 1960, in North Little Rock, AR, the daughter of John Thomas Pike and Janice C. (Reeves) Pike, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to David W. Stockton on August 3,...
Chad Anthony Ashford
May 21, 2024
Chad Anthony "Shotgun" Ashford, 54, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on January 3, 1970, in Chillicothe, MO, the son of Ivan Ashford and Barbara (Jones) Ashford, who preceded him in death.
Chad worked as a union lineman for KCP&L in Kansas City, MO, for ten...
Mark Alan Thomas
May 20, 2024
Mark Alan Thomas passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Mark was the youngest of four kids who grew up on a hog and cattle farm just north of Sedalia, MO. While attending Smith-Cotton, he played basketball, soccer, and golf. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1979 and hiked Philmont that summer.
He was an avid golfer who played on...
Linda Diane Warren
May 18, 2024
Linda Diane Warren, 72, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 5, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lloyd E. Yankee and Joyce S. (Patrick) Yankee, who preceded her in death.
On February 21, 1997 in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to Isaac...
Geraldine S. Martin
May 18, 2024
Geraldine S. Martin, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1938, in Moultrie, GA, the daughter of William Holder and Ruby Lee (Hammond) Holder, who preceded her in death.
Geraldine loved scrapbooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Geraldine will always be remembered for her kindness.
Survivors include two...
Steven Mark Franken
Jun 14, 2024
Steven Mark Franken, 64, of St. James, MO, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, MO. He was born on March 8, 1960, in Harrisonville, MO, the son of William George and Naydne Franken, who preceded him in death.
Steve was a Smith-Cotton High School graduate of 1977. He was honorably discharged from the United...
Heather Kunz
Jun 12, 2024
Heather Kunz(Roerdanz, Deskins), 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 13, 1962, in Taylorsville, Salt Lake City, UT, the daughter of Douglas and Dawn Kunz, who preceded her in death.
Heather was a salutatorian of her graduating class in Marquand, MO. She was the first runner-up...
Ronald Alan Arnold
Jun 11, 2024
Ronald Alan Arnold, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 9, 1957, in Warsaw, NY, the son of LaVerne Floyd Arnold, who preceded him in death, and Carol Lillian (Rice) Arnold, who resides in Hume, NY.
On March 26, 1983, in Hume, NY,...
James Mitchell Gregory
Jun 11, 2024
James Mitchell Gregory, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1940, in Sedalia, the son of James R Gregory and Ruth (Benware) Gregory, who preceded him in death.
On July 10, 1978, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jeanie Shaw, who resides in the home.
Jim...
Betty Sue Cromley
Jun 9, 2024
Betty "Sue" Cromley, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Carrollton, MO, the daughter of Otho Copeland Sutton and Linnie Lee (Whetzel) Sutton, who preceded her in death.
On August 4, 1946, in Marshall, MO, she was united in marriage...
Sharon Lee Brown
Jun 6, 2024
Sharon Lee Brown passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 6, 2024, in Sedalia, Missouri.
Sharon was born on June 24, 1946, to J.D. and Velma Prall in Sedalia. On June 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to James "Jimmy" H. Brown. Sharon worked with Jimmy in his many businesses. She also worked with her mother, Velma, when...
Judith Sharon Butts
Jun 5, 2024
Judith Sharon Butts, 81 of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO.
A memorial graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Crown Hill Cemetery, with pastor Candace Fowler officiating.
Arrangements are in the...
David Lee Williams
Jun 5, 2024
David (Dave) Lee Williams of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 5, 2024. Dave was born on March 10, 1943, in Elkhart, IN, the son of Richard and Rubye (Stump) Williams, who both preceded him in death. He is the eldest of three children born to Richard and Rubye: his brother Richard Paul Williams of Granger, IN, who survives, and...
Mary E. McCarty
Jun 4, 2024
Mary E. McCarty, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Arnold Ferguson George and Alice (Houseworth) George, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Robert E. McCarty on April 18, 1954,...
Sandra V. Blake
Jun 3, 2024
Sandra V. Blake, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Sedalia, the daughter of Bryan Herron and Irene (Peters) Herron, who preceded her in death.
On October 1, 1991, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Gary A. Blake, who...
Georgia Allene Reid
May 31, 2024
Georgia Allene Reid, 88, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at The Living Center, Marshall, MO. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Arcola, MO, the daughter of Allen Deck Hughes and Dora Mae (Whitley) Hughes, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1958, in Warsaw, MO, she was united in marriage to William T....
Lula Belle Underwood
May 29, 2024
Lula Belle Underwood, 86, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 15, 1937, in Collins, MO, the daughter of Thomas Milo Baker and Ida Mae (Baker) Mott, who preceded her in death.
On December 6, 1957, in Houstonia, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald Joe...
John Michael Chancellor
May 28, 2024
John Michael Chancellor, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 16, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Melvin Chancellor and Ruby Geraldine (Schumaker) Chancellor (Ellis), who preceded him in death. When John was four years old, his mom, Ruby, married Howard Ellis,...
Mary Elizabeth Adams
May 27, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Adams, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of Daniel Charles Schlomer and Mary Rebecca (Alexander) Schlomer, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Randy Adams of Sedalia; a granddaughter, Jada Kraft of Sedalia; three...
William Hurley Broaddus
May 24, 2024
William Hurley Broaddus, 76, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home in Green Ridge. He was born on November 14, 1947, in San Antonio, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, the son of William W. Broaddus and Dorothy Mae (Boehm) Broaddus, who preceded him in death.
On December 1, 1989, in Green Ridge, MO, he was...
Charlotte Renee Stockton
May 23, 2024
Charlotte Renee Stockton, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 14, 1960, in North Little Rock, AR, the daughter of John Thomas Pike and Janice C. (Reeves) Pike, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to David W. Stockton on August 3,...
Chad Anthony Ashford
May 21, 2024
Chad Anthony "Shotgun" Ashford, 54, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on January 3, 1970, in Chillicothe, MO, the son of Ivan Ashford and Barbara (Jones) Ashford, who preceded him in death.
Chad worked as a union lineman for KCP&L in Kansas City, MO, for ten...
Mark Alan Thomas
May 20, 2024
Mark Alan Thomas passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Mark was the youngest of four kids who grew up on a hog and cattle farm just north of Sedalia, MO. While attending Smith-Cotton, he played basketball, soccer, and golf. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1979 and hiked Philmont that summer.
He was an avid golfer who played on...
Linda Diane Warren
May 18, 2024
Linda Diane Warren, 72, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 5, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lloyd E. Yankee and Joyce S. (Patrick) Yankee, who preceded her in death.
On February 21, 1997 in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to Isaac...
Geraldine S. Martin
May 18, 2024
Geraldine S. Martin, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1938, in Moultrie, GA, the daughter of William Holder and Ruby Lee (Hammond) Holder, who preceded her in death.
Geraldine loved scrapbooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Geraldine will always be remembered for her kindness.
Survivors include two...
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