Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
James Edward Steele II
Feb 10, 2026
James Edward Steele II, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of James Edward Steele I and Stella (Young) Steele, who preceded him in death.
James was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1970. He dedicated many years...
Shelly Renne Goodson
Feb 10, 2026
Shelly Renne Goodson, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1952, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of William Shoemaker and Anna (Biggs) Shoemaker, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jerry Goodson. He preceded her...
Krislynn Rose Armstrong
Feb 9, 2026
Krislynn Rose Armstrong, 25, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Shawn Armstrong and Christina (Goodnight) Armstrong, who reside in Sedalia.
Krislynn was a proud graduate of Whittier High School, Class of 2018. Above all, she loved being a mom. She cherished...
Lloyd Lee Horner
Feb 9, 2026
Lloyd Lee Horner, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, MO.
No formal service will be held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Edward Steele II
Feb 10, 2026
James Edward Steele II, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of James Edward Steele I and Stella (Young) Steele, who preceded him in death.
James was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1970. He dedicated many years...
Shelly Renne Goodson
Feb 10, 2026
Shelly Renne Goodson, 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1952, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of William Shoemaker and Anna (Biggs) Shoemaker, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jerry Goodson. He preceded her...
Krislynn Rose Armstrong
Feb 9, 2026
Krislynn Rose Armstrong, 25, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 24, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Shawn Armstrong and Christina (Goodnight) Armstrong, who reside in Sedalia.
Krislynn was a proud graduate of Whittier High School, Class of 2018. Above all, she loved being a mom. She cherished...
Lloyd Lee Horner
Feb 9, 2026
Lloyd Lee Horner, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, MO.
No formal service will be held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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