Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
Robert Earl Ellis
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.
On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...
Terry Joe Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.
On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...
Clifford B. Kast
Jan 1, 2026
Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.
On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Clyde Gail Demand
Jan 1, 2026
Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.
On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...
Sydney Chauntay Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.
In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...
Vickie Rae Wasson
Dec 31, 2025
Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...
Aleksandr G. Sidorov
Dec 29, 2025
Alexandr G. Sidorov
July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025
With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.
Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...
Shari Jillene Ream
Dec 23, 2025
Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...
John Wesley Killion
Dec 21, 2025
John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.
On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...
Mary F. Knott
Dec 21, 2025
Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
Rita Mae Arndt
Dec 14, 2025
Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.
Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...
Charles Edward Kratzer
Dec 13, 2025
Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.
On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Frances July Dean Tucker
Dec 12, 2025
Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.
Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....
Jonnie Von Benton
Dec 12, 2025
Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.
On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...
Frank John Farmer
Dec 11, 2025
Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.
He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...
Evelyn Marie Yonce
Dec 11, 2025
Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.
On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...
Charlotte Anne Charlton
Dec 11, 2025
Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.
On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...
Kenneth C. Hampy
Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
Robert Earl Ellis
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.
On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...
Terry Joe Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.
On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...
Clifford B. Kast
Jan 1, 2026
Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.
On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Clyde Gail Demand
Jan 1, 2026
Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.
On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...
Sydney Chauntay Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.
In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...
Vickie Rae Wasson
Dec 31, 2025
Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...
Aleksandr G. Sidorov
Dec 29, 2025
Alexandr G. Sidorov
July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025
With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.
Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...
Shari Jillene Ream
Dec 23, 2025
Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...
John Wesley Killion
Dec 21, 2025
John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.
On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...
Mary F. Knott
Dec 21, 2025
Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
Rita Mae Arndt
Dec 14, 2025
Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.
Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...
Charles Edward Kratzer
Dec 13, 2025
Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.
On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Frances July Dean Tucker
Dec 12, 2025
Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.
Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....
Jonnie Von Benton
Dec 12, 2025
Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.
On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...
Frank John Farmer
Dec 11, 2025
Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.
He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...
Evelyn Marie Yonce
Dec 11, 2025
Evelyn Marie Yonce, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Miami, MO, the daughter of Noah Andrew Jordan and Vivian Marie (Harvey) Jordan, who preceded her in death.
On May 27, 1962, in Sedalia, she was united...
Charlotte Anne Charlton
Dec 11, 2025
Charlotte "Charli" Anne Charlton, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy Paul Jones and Frances Lorene (Williams) Jones, who both preceded her in death.
On December 18, 1991, in Hannibal, MO, she was united in...
Kenneth C. Hampy
Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth C. Hampy, 74, of Hughesville, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Melvin R. Hampy and Ruth J. (Cook) Hampy, who preceded him in death.
On June 9, 1973, in Hughesville, Ken was united...
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