Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Robert Dale Norfleet Sr

Robert Dale Norfleet Sr

Feb 9, 2026

Robert "Dale" Norfleet Sr., 91, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born January 24, 1935, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, the son of Frank Norfleet and Myrtle (Ringen) Norfleet, who preceded him in death.

On May 26, 1956, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Missouri, Dale...

Jennifer Elise Moore

Jennifer Elise Moore

Feb 8, 2026

Jennifer "Ginger" Elise Moore, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 29, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Noel and Junia Mae (Meyer) Noel, who preceded her in death.

On July 25, 1970, in Cole Camp, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald...

Paul Edward Bailey

Paul Edward Bailey

Feb 8, 2026

Paul Edward Bailey, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul N. Bailey and Rachael M. (Woodard) Bailey, who preceded him in death.

On December 30, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...

Lola E. Smith

Lola E. Smith

Feb 5, 2026

Lola E. Smith, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born October 16, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank Ewers and Carrie (Gander) Ewers, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1952, at the Church of Christ in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, she was...

Cheryl Lynn Milburn

Cheryl Lynn Milburn

Feb 4, 2026

Cheryl "Cheri" Lynn (Withers) Burgess-Milburn, 72, of Sedalia passed away on February 4, 2026, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Vandalia, Illinois, daughter of William Lee Withers and Norma Mae (Pryor) Withers, who preceded her in death.

on January 17, 1981 in Sleeper, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert E. "Yogi" Burgess,...

Dmytro Fomin

Dmytro Fomin

Feb 3, 2026

Dmytro Fomin, 91, of Sedalia passed away on February 3, 2026, at his home, in Sedalia. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Odessa, Ukraine the son of Ivan Fomin and Marina Volokitina, who preceded him in death.

On June 9, 1959 in Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Natalya Fomina, who preceded him in death on October 19,...

Mary Sue Sutton

Mary Sue Sutton

Feb 3, 2026

Mary Sue Sutton, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on October 2, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Stanley Schmidt and Sarah Elizabeth (Farris) Schmidt, who preceded her in death. She also grew up with 3 brothers and 3 sisters all who...

Grace D. Bouws

Grace D. Bouws

Feb 2, 2026

Grace D. "Gracie" Bouws, 66, of La Monte, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on March 20, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Howard Elkins and Betty (Farris) Elkins, who preceded her in death.

On June 4, 1983, in La Monte, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Bouws,...

Sherry L. Woodman

Sherry L. Woodman

Feb 2, 2026

Sherry L. Woodman, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born November 12, 1957, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of Donald E. Williams and Phyllis N. (Head) Williams, who preceded her in death.

Sherry attended Smithton High School. In 1981, she moved from Sedalia to Birmingham, Alabama, where...

Ruth Ann Wilson

Ruth Ann Wilson

Jan 31, 2026

Ruth Ann (Ulmer) Wilson, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City. She was born August 26, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, the daughter of Fredrick Neidholdt and Florence V. (Gibson) Neidholdt, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 2010, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Don E. Wilson, who survives...

Brenda Joyce Eckhoff

Brenda Joyce Eckhoff

Jan 29, 2026

Brenda J. Eckhoff, 82, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. She was born December 30, 1943, in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of Parker Thompson and Pearl (Johnson) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On March 9, 1962, she was united in marriage to Donald Eckhoff. He preceded her in death on...

Delores Ann Maples

Delores Ann Maples

Jan 27, 2026

Delores Ann Maples, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 14, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Edwards Roberts and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1950, at East Sedalia Baptist...

William Farris Dale

William Farris Dale

Jan 19, 2026

William Farris "Bill" Dale, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of Milton Grover Dale and Rosemary (Farris) Dale, who preceded him in death.

On July 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was previously married to Ruth Neimeyer,...

Dianne Maupins

Dianne Maupins

Jan 18, 2026

Dianne Maupins, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born December 22, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Virgil Frazier and Louella Frances (Smith) Frazier, who preceded her in death.

In 1969, Dianne was united in marriage in Sedalia to Raymond Maupins. He preceded her in death...

Janice Sue Jones

Janice Sue Jones

Jan 16, 2026

Janice Sue Jones, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born March 18, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence Edwards and Jewell (Dhroity) Edwards, who preceded her in death.

Janice had a joyful spirit and a heart devoted to her family, whom she loved unconditionally. She enjoyed dancing and...

Ruth Delores Walker

Ruth Delores Walker

Jan 16, 2026

Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born July 20, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbert John Henry Hobein and Edna Margaret (Ehlers) Hobein, who preceded her in death.

Ruth grew up on a farm north of Mora, Missouri, along with her...

Betty C. Wendt

Betty C. Wendt

Jan 15, 2026

Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.

On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...

Nadezhda Zalozh

Nadezhda Zalozh

Jan 11, 2026

Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.

On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...

Thomas Richard Burlingame

Thomas Richard Burlingame

Jan 11, 2026

Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.

Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...

Trayan Banaru

Trayan Banaru

Jan 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Trayan Banaru

August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026

Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.

Trayan was very talented...

Robert Dale Norfleet Sr

Robert Dale Norfleet Sr

Feb 9, 2026

Robert "Dale" Norfleet Sr., 91, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born January 24, 1935, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, the son of Frank Norfleet and Myrtle (Ringen) Norfleet, who preceded him in death.

On May 26, 1956, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Missouri, Dale...

Jennifer Elise Moore

Jennifer Elise Moore

Feb 8, 2026

Jennifer "Ginger" Elise Moore, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 29, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Noel and Junia Mae (Meyer) Noel, who preceded her in death.

On July 25, 1970, in Cole Camp, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald...

Paul Edward Bailey

Paul Edward Bailey

Feb 8, 2026

Paul Edward Bailey, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul N. Bailey and Rachael M. (Woodard) Bailey, who preceded him in death.

On December 30, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in...

Lola E. Smith

Lola E. Smith

Feb 5, 2026

Lola E. Smith, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born October 16, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank Ewers and Carrie (Gander) Ewers, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1952, at the Church of Christ in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, she was...

Cheryl Lynn Milburn

Cheryl Lynn Milburn

Feb 4, 2026

Cheryl "Cheri" Lynn (Withers) Burgess-Milburn, 72, of Sedalia passed away on February 4, 2026, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Vandalia, Illinois, daughter of William Lee Withers and Norma Mae (Pryor) Withers, who preceded her in death.

on January 17, 1981 in Sleeper, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert E. "Yogi" Burgess,...

Dmytro Fomin

Dmytro Fomin

Feb 3, 2026

Dmytro Fomin, 91, of Sedalia passed away on February 3, 2026, at his home, in Sedalia. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Odessa, Ukraine the son of Ivan Fomin and Marina Volokitina, who preceded him in death.

On June 9, 1959 in Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Natalya Fomina, who preceded him in death on October 19,...

Mary Sue Sutton

Mary Sue Sutton

Feb 3, 2026

Mary Sue Sutton, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on October 2, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William Stanley Schmidt and Sarah Elizabeth (Farris) Schmidt, who preceded her in death. She also grew up with 3 brothers and 3 sisters all who...

Grace D. Bouws

Grace D. Bouws

Feb 2, 2026

Grace D. "Gracie" Bouws, 66, of La Monte, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on March 20, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Howard Elkins and Betty (Farris) Elkins, who preceded her in death.

On June 4, 1983, in La Monte, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Bouws,...

Sherry L. Woodman

Sherry L. Woodman

Feb 2, 2026

Sherry L. Woodman, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born November 12, 1957, in Windsor, Missouri, the daughter of Donald E. Williams and Phyllis N. (Head) Williams, who preceded her in death.

Sherry attended Smithton High School. In 1981, she moved from Sedalia to Birmingham, Alabama, where...

Ruth Ann Wilson

Ruth Ann Wilson

Jan 31, 2026

Ruth Ann (Ulmer) Wilson, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City. She was born August 26, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, the daughter of Fredrick Neidholdt and Florence V. (Gibson) Neidholdt, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 2010, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Don E. Wilson, who survives...

Brenda Joyce Eckhoff

Brenda Joyce Eckhoff

Jan 29, 2026

Brenda J. Eckhoff, 82, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. She was born December 30, 1943, in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of Parker Thompson and Pearl (Johnson) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On March 9, 1962, she was united in marriage to Donald Eckhoff. He preceded her in death on...

Delores Ann Maples

Delores Ann Maples

Jan 27, 2026

Delores Ann Maples, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 14, 1931, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Edwards Roberts and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1950, at East Sedalia Baptist...

William Farris Dale

William Farris Dale

Jan 19, 2026

William Farris "Bill" Dale, 75, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of Milton Grover Dale and Rosemary (Farris) Dale, who preceded him in death.

On July 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was previously married to Ruth Neimeyer,...

Dianne Maupins

Dianne Maupins

Jan 18, 2026

Dianne Maupins, 76, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born December 22, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Virgil Frazier and Louella Frances (Smith) Frazier, who preceded her in death.

In 1969, Dianne was united in marriage in Sedalia to Raymond Maupins. He preceded her in death...

Janice Sue Jones

Janice Sue Jones

Jan 16, 2026

Janice Sue Jones, 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born March 18, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence Edwards and Jewell (Dhroity) Edwards, who preceded her in death.

Janice had a joyful spirit and a heart devoted to her family, whom she loved unconditionally. She enjoyed dancing and...

Ruth Delores Walker

Ruth Delores Walker

Jan 16, 2026

Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born July 20, 1946, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbert John Henry Hobein and Edna Margaret (Ehlers) Hobein, who preceded her in death.

Ruth grew up on a farm north of Mora, Missouri, along with her...

Betty C. Wendt

Betty C. Wendt

Jan 15, 2026

Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.

On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...

Nadezhda Zalozh

Nadezhda Zalozh

Jan 11, 2026

Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.

On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...

Thomas Richard Burlingame

Thomas Richard Burlingame

Jan 11, 2026

Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.

Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...

Trayan Banaru

Trayan Banaru

Jan 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Trayan Banaru

August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026

Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.

Trayan was very talented...