Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Sherryl L. Pine

Sherryl L. Pine

Jul 26, 2025

Sherryl L. Pine, 73, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on December 24, 1951, in Holyoak, MA.

No services are being held.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Randy Joel Harris

Randy Joel Harris

Jul 26, 2025

Randy Joel Harris, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 13, 1956, in Hominy, OK, to the late James Conley Harris and Mary Ann (Morrison) Harris.

Randy had a passion for riding and racing motorcycles throughout his teenage years until he was 35 years old,...

Garrett Rylan Chandler

Garrett Rylan Chandler

Jul 23, 2025

Garrett Rylan "Peanut" Chandler, 17, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 23, 2008, in San Diego, CA, the beloved son of Shane Leonard Chandler (Amanda) of Rockwall, TX, and Amy Lynn Welch (Adam) of Knob Noster, MO.

Garrett was preparing...

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett

Jul 16, 2025

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett, age 76, of Sedalia, MO, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sylvia Thompson Nursing Home. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Gwendolyn was born on October 29, 1948, in Randolph County, the daughter of Eunice Edwin Sanders and Naomi Louise (Linneman) Sanders. She married Clarence Bennett on November 23, 1969, in...

Steven Leroy Davis

Steven Leroy Davis

Jul 15, 2025

Steven Leroy Davis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Walter Gilbert Davis and Norma Jean (Smotherman) Davis, who preceded him in death.

Steven is survived by two children, William Matthew Davis and his wife Jessica...

Tammy J. Persinger

Tammy J. Persinger

Jul 10, 2025

Tammy J. Persinger, 59, of Carrollton, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on March 5, 1966 in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey L. Persinger and Norma L. (Fenwick) Persinger, who preceded her in death.

The youngest of five siblings, Tammy grew up in a close-knit family...

Jakob Charles Neel

Jakob Charles Neel

Jul 9, 2025

Jakob Charles Neel, 31, of Smithton, MO, went home to walk with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on August 16, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, the beloved son of Paul E. Neel III (Kacie), of Otterville, and Julie Ann Meyer (Terry), of Grain Valley, who...

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Clarence Herbert Miesner and Cora Josephine (Lutjen) Miesner, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1957, in Cole Camp, she was united in...

Robert William Mullineaux Jr.

Robert William Mullineaux Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Robert William Mullineaux Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Sedalia, the son of Robert William Mullineaux Sr., who preceded him in death, and Evelyn M. (Fry) Mullineaux, who survives and resides in Sweet Springs, MO.

On March 31, 2007,...

Helen Louise Heiderich

Helen Louise Heiderich

Jul 5, 2025

Helen Louise (Kindle) Heiderich, 93 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service will be held by the family at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Chris Alexander Brooks

Chris Alexander Brooks

Jul 1, 2025

Chris Alexander Brooks, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born May 31, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of William Nelson Brooks and Stella Lucille (Hughes) Brooks, who preceded him in death.

In August 1973, Chris was united in marriage to Sherri Allard in Denver, CO. They were...

Kathi Jean Moore

Kathi Jean Moore

Jun 28, 2025

Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steve...

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Jun 26, 2025

Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...

Daniel Scott Shoop

Daniel Scott Shoop

Jun 25, 2025

Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Jun 23, 2025

Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Vlad S. Izoita

Vlad S. Izoita

Jun 21, 2025

Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.

Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...

John Robert Nichols

John Robert Nichols

Jun 21, 2025

John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.

Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...

Mary Louise Ditton

Mary Louise Ditton

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.

In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.

On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jun 17, 2025

Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.

Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...

Sherryl L. Pine

Sherryl L. Pine

Jul 26, 2025

Sherryl L. Pine, 73, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on December 24, 1951, in Holyoak, MA.

No services are being held.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Randy Joel Harris

Randy Joel Harris

Jul 26, 2025

Randy Joel Harris, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 13, 1956, in Hominy, OK, to the late James Conley Harris and Mary Ann (Morrison) Harris.

Randy had a passion for riding and racing motorcycles throughout his teenage years until he was 35 years old,...

Garrett Rylan Chandler

Garrett Rylan Chandler

Jul 23, 2025

Garrett Rylan "Peanut" Chandler, 17, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 23, 2008, in San Diego, CA, the beloved son of Shane Leonard Chandler (Amanda) of Rockwall, TX, and Amy Lynn Welch (Adam) of Knob Noster, MO.

Garrett was preparing...

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett

Jul 16, 2025

Gwendolyn Mae Bennett, age 76, of Sedalia, MO, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sylvia Thompson Nursing Home. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Gwendolyn was born on October 29, 1948, in Randolph County, the daughter of Eunice Edwin Sanders and Naomi Louise (Linneman) Sanders. She married Clarence Bennett on November 23, 1969, in...

Steven Leroy Davis

Steven Leroy Davis

Jul 15, 2025

Steven Leroy Davis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Walter Gilbert Davis and Norma Jean (Smotherman) Davis, who preceded him in death.

Steven is survived by two children, William Matthew Davis and his wife Jessica...

Tammy J. Persinger

Tammy J. Persinger

Jul 10, 2025

Tammy J. Persinger, 59, of Carrollton, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on March 5, 1966 in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey L. Persinger and Norma L. (Fenwick) Persinger, who preceded her in death.

The youngest of five siblings, Tammy grew up in a close-knit family...

Jakob Charles Neel

Jakob Charles Neel

Jul 9, 2025

Jakob Charles Neel, 31, of Smithton, MO, went home to walk with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on August 16, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, the beloved son of Paul E. Neel III (Kacie), of Otterville, and Julie Ann Meyer (Terry), of Grain Valley, who...

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Ann Margaret Abney, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Clarence Herbert Miesner and Cora Josephine (Lutjen) Miesner, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1957, in Cole Camp, she was united in...

Robert William Mullineaux Jr.

Robert William Mullineaux Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Robert William Mullineaux Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Sedalia, the son of Robert William Mullineaux Sr., who preceded him in death, and Evelyn M. (Fry) Mullineaux, who survives and resides in Sweet Springs, MO.

On March 31, 2007,...

Helen Louise Heiderich

Helen Louise Heiderich

Jul 5, 2025

Helen Louise (Kindle) Heiderich, 93 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.

A graveside memorial service will be held by the family at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Chris Alexander Brooks

Chris Alexander Brooks

Jul 1, 2025

Chris Alexander Brooks, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born May 31, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of William Nelson Brooks and Stella Lucille (Hughes) Brooks, who preceded him in death.

In August 1973, Chris was united in marriage to Sherri Allard in Denver, CO. They were...

Kathi Jean Moore

Kathi Jean Moore

Jun 28, 2025

Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steve...

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Jun 26, 2025

Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...

Daniel Scott Shoop

Daniel Scott Shoop

Jun 25, 2025

Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Jun 23, 2025

Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Vlad S. Izoita

Vlad S. Izoita

Jun 21, 2025

Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.

Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...

John Robert Nichols

John Robert Nichols

Jun 21, 2025

John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.

Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...

Mary Louise Ditton

Mary Louise Ditton

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.

In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.

On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jun 17, 2025

Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.

Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...