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Sedalia Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Christopher Resident Jimmie D. Gosney Dies at 85
Gosney owned a construction company and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Jimmie D. Gosney, a longtime resident of Christopher, Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Gosney was born in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1940 and married Carlene Palmiter in 1957. He is survived by his three children, 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Why it matters
Gosney's passing marks the end of an era for the Christopher community, where he had lived and worked for decades. As the owner of his own construction company and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Gosney was a pillar of the local business and military communities.
The details
Gosney was born on July 27, 1940, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Everett and Lillian (Frisbee) Gosney. He married Carlene Palmiter on October 22, 1957, and the couple lived in Christopher, Illinois, where Gosney owned his own construction company. Gosney is survived by his three children, 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
- Gosney was born on July 27, 1940.
- Gosney married Carlene Palmiter on October 22, 1957.
- Gosney passed away on February 25, 2026.
The players
Jimmie D. Gosney
An 85-year-old resident of Christopher, Illinois, who owned his own construction company and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Carlene Gosney
Jimmie D. Gosney's wife, who survives him.
Rhonda Horton
One of Jimmie D. Gosney's three children.
Carla Pryor
One of Jimmie D. Gosney's three children.
Stephen Gosney
One of Jimmie D. Gosney's three children.
The takeaway
Jimmie D. Gosney's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit community of Christopher, Illinois, where he had lived and worked for decades as a respected business owner and veteran. His legacy will live on through his surviving family members and the lasting impact he had on the local area.
