Mr. Smith was born on June 24, 1935 in Bunceton, the son of Edgar and Catherine Smith. After he graduated from high school he served in the Navy for two years. He retired from the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco, CA and he also retired from Blount Inc. in Kansas City, MO.

He leaves to cherish his memory his 5 children; Patti Jackson (Rosemary Jackson) of Atlanta, GA, Dedria Smith and Alfred M. Smith Jr. (Melrose Smith Parker) of San Francisco, CA, Catherine Smith (Beverly) of San Francisco, CA and Kalika Smith (Nellie Smith) of Stockton, CA. His sisters; Betty Christian of Kansas City, MO and Sister Marie Martin of Cincinnati, OH. His brothers; Lloyd James Smith of Southbend, IN and Winfred Smith, of Columbia, MO.  His niece and nephew and his caregivers Emma Sheley and Michael Smith of Boonville, MO. Grandchildren;  Tori Jackson, Todd Cornin, Clinton Al “Mookie” Bogan, Maxine Smith, DiAngelo Gleaves, Dion Smith, Sarena Smith, Alexis Smith, Sariah Shelton and Jordan Shelton; and many more nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar Smith Sr. and Catherine Smith, his sisters Essie Eston and Leola Meneese, his brother Edgar Smith Jr., his nephew Edgar Smith III and his grandson Ronnie Robertson Jr.

Alfred, affectionately known as “The Dancing Man” will always be remembered as being a kind, honest and happy go lucky man that lived life to the fullest.  He loved the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved to bowl and used to belong to a bowling league in San Francisco, CA. His favorite past time was going to the casino boat. He was the person you called when you needed a driver to take you out of town to your family reunion or to any event. He never said no to anyone.  Everyone he met loved him.  He will be missed by a lot of his special & close friends.

Victoria was born March 15, 1937 in Columbia the daughter of  Howard and Ida Mae Logan. She was a member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church, and she retired after 30 years from Woodhaven.

She leaves to cherish her memory four sons  Lawrence Logan, Maurice Logan and Rodney Tumey all of Columbia and Keith Tumey of Grain Valley, Mo., four daughters Victoria Johnson of St. Louis, Mo., Karen Enyard, Naomia Aghedo and Elaine Tumey all of Columbia, and one brother Sam Logan of Slater, Mo., 21 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Dorothy M. Stephenson Moore Kitchen was born December 20, 1913 in Miami, Missouri to Walter and Annie Stephenson. After the death of her mother, Dorothy was adopted by Thomas and Ida Moore. On June 30, 1946 she was married to Virgil L. Kitchen who survives of the home.

Dorothy’s parents wanted her to have a good education, so they moved to Sedalia, Missouri when she was five years old. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1931 and Lincoln University in 1955 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education.

Dorothy taught school in Crystal City and New Madrid, Missouri for seven years. She taught 34 years at Hubbard School where she was Principal for many years. After 41 years of teaching, she retired on June 30, 1975.

Dorothy accepted Christ as a young child. At the age of 12 she joined Wards Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member for 86 years. She was committed to serving the Lord.

Mrs. Kitchen was a phenomenal woman who lived 98 blessed you and who valued family, education, and community. Mrs. Kitchen was a member of many organizations including: Bothwell Hospital Auxiliary, Delta Kappa Gamma, Minneola Nursery Board of Directors, Central District Women’s Missionary Union, Sisterhood, Johnson-Hardiman Missionary Society, Building Fund Treasurer, Josephine Silone Yates Art & Charity Club Treasurer, Helen G. Steele Music Club, Sedalia Retired Teachers, Sedalia Negro Spiritual Choral Ensemble, Church Women United, Red Cross, and many more.

Dorothy is preceded in death by brothers; Harry, Willie, Henry, and George Stephenson, parents and adoptive parents. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Virgil, five nieces including Veverly Williams, Dorothy Harvey, Sharon Kitchen, Barbara Mitchell and Carla Halane, nine nephews including Willie and Kenneth Stephenson, Rodney and Leo Gates, Douglas, Wayne, Milton, Edgar Jr. and Herbert Kitchen, a host of other relatives, former students, teachers, and friends.

Shirley was born September 6, 1930 to Raymond and Bernice Smith in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shirley attended Lincoln Hubbard School here in Sedalia and graduated in 1948 as valedictorian of her class. She continued her education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri for one year and then transferred to Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shirley received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She taught school in the Kansas City, St. Louis and Sedalia area as well as other states. Shirley was blessed with two sons, Lowell and Shannon.

She enjoyed working with the American Red Cross and CASA programs here in Sedalia. She became a member of Sharon Chapel Seventh Day Adventist in 1949 where she was very active as an officer and pianist of the church. Shirley played the piano for two other churches here in Sedalia also, Taylor Chapel and Goodwill Chapel.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son Shannon Rice of Chicago, Illinois, two sisters, Gertrude Boggess of Sedalia, Missouri, and Ramona Bass of Carson, California, one niece Alona Boggess~Smallwood of Burton, Michigan, two nephews, L.A. Boggess III (Tina) of Sedalia, Missouri and Ronald Boggess (Faye) of Kansas City, Kansas and a host of loving great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by both parents, Raymond and Bernice Smith, one son Lowell Rice, and two nieces Sherry Boggess~Minor and Carol Bass~Davis

Geraldine Fonville was born February 17, 1924  in Decatur, IL., the daughter of Carl and Cordelia Taylor Freeman. She was a member of Faithwalk Ministries and was a board member of  Shalom Christian Academy since 2003. She was LPN for thirty years with the state of Illinois. She was the director for the YPPU with the Church of the Living God CWFF for the Second District .

She leaves to cherish her memory her son John Fonville of Columbia, Mo., two  daughters, Elaine Fonville of Columbia, Mo and  Faith Roundtree of Clinton Township, MI., and two sisters Mary(Leonard) McCrory of Decatur, IL, and Anna Freeman of Decatur, IL; 17 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren adopted daycare family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Amos Fonville, two sons Gerald Lamont Fonville and David Lloyd Fonville, and one daughter Luticha Griffin,two brothers David Freeman and Marion Page, and one sister Adlean Fonville,  and twin grandsons, Steven and Dwayne.

 Everyone that met Geraldine could tell that she really loved the Lord!

Kah’Morion was born Thursday at Boone Hospital, the parents of Chartez Westbrook and Kimmely Lambert.

Phillip was born November 26, 1950 in Fayette, Missouri, the son of Eugene and Ora Lewis Madison. He was a former student at Fayette High School. He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age. Phillip was married to Janie Hubbard in 1977. To that union two daughters, Quinn and Kendra, were born.

Phillip worked for the University Book Store for more than 20 years.  He was known for being a meticulous and hardworking employee and was loved by those that worked with him.

Phillip was also known for his love of the Kansas City Chiefs (win or lose) and the Missouri Tigers. He earned the nicknames “Cha Cha” and “Philco” from friends and family.  He often was found joking with his brother in law “Boots” about the size of his nose, while retaliating with the common phrase “I ain’t worried bout it, babe.” He thoroughly enjoyed Snickers candy bars and Cheez-Its and could always be found wiping down his car to make sure it was clean. Phillip was persistent in doing things his way, but was always available for a kind word and true advice for friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson Malachi.

Phillip leaves to cherish his memory his daughters; Quinn (Marc) Stuckey of Peoria, Illinois and Kendra (Kenneth) Madison-Armour of Columbia, Missouri. Two sisters: Gloria Jean (Sterling) Barnette of Fayette, MO and Mary Lee Cravens of Columbia, MO. One brother: Larry (Ruby) Madison of Columbia, MO. Five Grandchildren: Malachi Cobbins, Mariah Stuckey, Myla Stuckey, Ki’aire Madison, and Kendall Madison. Five nieces and three nephews. Phillip also leaves to treasure his memory a host of great nieces, nephews, and friends.

Malessia Ethel Graves, daughter of the late Estill James Jones and Mary Opal Jackman-Jones was born March 8, 1924 in Fayette, MO.  She attended school in Howard County, MO.

She professed her faith and accepted Christ at an early age.  Under the leadership of Elder J.A. Teverbaugh, she was baptized and became a member of Church of God in Christ. She continued her journey with the Lord under the leadership of Elder Ruben Paige, Elder Richard C. Paige and Pastor Denise V. Johnson. Her willing and tireless effort of cooking, serving and selling fish sandwiches played an instrumental role in the building of Paige Temple and Holy Ground Christian Tabernacle.  She served on the Holy Ground Christian Tabernacle Trustee Board and fulfilled her duties as Mother of the church for over 17 years.

Malessia was a hard and dedicated worker. She was united in marriage to Sam Graves.   She was employed for many years at Central Methodist University, Rest Haven, and Phillips Home before retiring from Endless Options.

Cherishing her beautiful memory are her daughters, Mary Ann (Leroy) Broadus and Wilhelmina Graves of Fayette, MO.  Her sons , Marvin (Ruthann) Graves, Macon, MO Robert (Peggy) Graves of Cedar Rapids, IA,  Chester Graves  and Renaldo Graves of Fayette, MO.  Her sisters, Georgia Harris, Doris (Kenneth) Broadus of Columbia, MO and Mary Hill of Phoenix, AZ.  She also leaves to treasure her legacy, a host of grand- children, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.   She also leaves to honor her memory her godchildren, Constance Crump, Larry Moore and Alfred Terrill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Melvin Graves, her daughter, Wilma Bush, a twin brother, Nathaniel Jones, her brother, William (Jack) Harris and her sisters, Mary Belle Cooper, Matilda Tindall, Vida Lee Jones and Oneida Broadus.

Malessia, affectionately known as “Lissie” will always be remembered as being a mighty woman of God.  She loved to go fishing, enjoy her family and worship the Lord. Her home was always open to all.  You were guaranteed a good meal, wonderful conversation and a good dose of sound advice.  Mother “Lissie” known for her deep chuckle was an independent woman who was a strong provider and a created a solid foundation for her family.  She was a true angel who gave of herself freely and loved everyone unconditionally.

James Allen Banks, age 41, was born June 6, 1970 in Boonville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Banks and Sister Tina Trigg.

Allen was survived by his fiancée Elizabeth Hogan, Brother Rickie Trigg, Uncle Robert Darryl, nieces Alexis Trigg and Lachelle Trigg, nephew Michael Trigg, father of Tara, Taylor, Allie, and Kingsley Banks, and stepfather of Sheridan and Bryce. He was not only known to be a loving and caring father but soon to be proud “PAPA” of twin boys whom he planned on sharing his love and talent of athleticism with.

As we all know Allen was a huge sports fan. He always said that one day he would walk the field of the Dallas Cowboy Stadium. Well, while he was in Texas for work he got to fulfill that dream.

Allen was known for his amazing athletic ability, and positive outlook on life. Not only was he a dedicated worker, but a dedicated family man as well. His smile is a smile that will always be remembered. He loved his fiancée, kids, and friends more than anyone will ever know. Allen was an all around amazing individual and will never be forgotten.

In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations to help with funeral expenses