Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

John Wm "Bill" Wall

John Wm "Bill" Wall

Jun 11, 2025

John Wm "Bill" Wall, 79, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Greer) Wall, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1967, in Marshall Junction, MO, he was united in marriage to Donna King,...

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Jun 10, 2025

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine the son of Nikolay V. Kovalenko and Agafiya Vylivanaya, who preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Rea Funeral...

Helen Sue Embree

Helen Sue Embree

Jun 9, 2025

Helen Sue Embree, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on July 17, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Marion and Woodrow Belsha, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1974, in Smithton MO, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Embree, who preceded...

Mary Louise Thompson

Mary Louise Thompson

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Louise Thompson, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home, on June 8, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on September 19, 1949, in Tallahassee, FL, the daughter of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie J. Aultman, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles Michael Thompson, who also preceded her in death on August 11,...

Linda Sue Boe

Linda Sue Boe

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Sue (née Lee) Boe, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on January 27, 1945, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Elroy "Lee Barron" and Bernice Lucille (née Dragge-Barholz) Lee and was the youngest of four children. Her father,...

Hilka Rose Post

Hilka Rose Post

Jun 2, 2025

Hilka Rose Post (Grannie Rose), 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Princeton, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 28, 1953, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Sheldon Benjamin Lincoln, who preceded her in death, and Mary Ann (Garwood) Lincoln, who resides in Leon, IA.

On December...

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Ona Arthur Knotts and Esther (Hoffman) Knotts, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1961, in Rowlesburg, WV, Jerold was united in marriage to the love of his...

LaRue Cromer

LaRue Cromer

Jun 2, 2025

Janet "LaRue" Cromer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Evan Drew Sampson and Mary Jane (Magers) Sampson, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 2004, in Lake Tahoe, NV, at the Ponderosa Ranch, she was united in marriage to Claudie...

Kristi Sue Parker

Kristi Sue Parker

Jun 2, 2025

Kristi Sue Parker, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 16, 1959, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Donald Lee Crosby and Donna Mae (Springsguth) Crosby, who reside in Lincoln, NE.

She was united in marriage to Joseph C. Parker, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2018.

Kristi...

Larry Lee Moore

Larry Lee Moore

Jun 1, 2025

Larry Lee Moore, 81, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 12, 1944, in Eldon, MO, the son of Lloyd W. Moore and Eileen Marie (Kidwell) Moore, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1977, in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Ali Brooke Schoenthal

Ali Brooke Schoenthal

Jun 1, 2025

Ali Brooke Schoenthal, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on November 14, 2008, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Terry A. Schoenthal and Ashley B. (Gillespie) Schoenthal, who reside in the home.

Ali loved listening to music, skateboarding, reading, and taking selfies. She especially cherished spending...

Lee Edward Tatum

Lee Edward Tatum

May 31, 2025

Lee Edward Tatum, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on May 31, 2025, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Hawk Springs, WY, the son of Ernest George Tatum and Opal Pauline Mickelsen Tatum, who preceded him in death.

On November 24, 1961, in Lincoln, MO, he was united in...

Oleksii Prus

Oleksii Prus

May 29, 2025

Oleksii Prus, 19 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Sedalia, MO.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 6th at Word Of Life Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Vladimir Dub officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

William Joseph Marquess

William Joseph Marquess

May 26, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Marquess, 53, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on July 26, 1971, in Quincy, IL, the son of Henry Elwood Marquess and Wilma Ann (Yoast) Marquess, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Alverda Ann Koetting

Alverda Ann Koetting

May 23, 2025

Alverda (Ann) Koetting passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO, at the age of 93. She was born on February 19, 1932, near Chamois, MO, the daughter of Otto and Florence (Schollmeyer) Boss.

Ann was one of twelve children. She married Francis Koetting on January 12, 1952, and they had six...

Ronald Lee Jones

Ronald Lee Jones

May 20, 2025

Ronald Lee Jones born March 26, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, was sent to his eternal home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 71 from his home in Long Lane, MO. He was the beloved son of Richard and Francis Paxton Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Reggie Jones; his son, Chris Jones; daughter, Hope Arevalo; five grandchildren, Adrianna,...

John Edgar Bohon

John Edgar Bohon

May 20, 2025

John Edgar Bohon, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born February 3, 1938, in Sedalia, the son of Cecil W. Bohon Sr. and Florence L. (Finkland) Bohon, who preceded him in death.

John was a proud member of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1956. Following...

John Thomas Watterson

John Thomas Watterson

May 17, 2025

Jack was born on June 14, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, the second son of Walter Lloyd and Olive May (Williams) Watterson.

On March 24, 1978, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Linda Diann Harvey, who survives in the home. They were members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia.

Jack worked for Thompson Investment in Sedalia while also proudly...

Virginia Mae Hursman

Virginia Mae Hursman

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Hursman, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Jess Brownfield, Jr. and Nellie Mae (Shull) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Paul J. Litton

Paul J. Litton

May 11, 2025

Paul J. Litton, 64, of Concordia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 6, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Edward Litton and Anna Marie (Murphey) Litton, who preceded him in death.

On May 5, 1979, in Sweet Springs, MO, he was united in marriage...

John Wm "Bill" Wall

John Wm "Bill" Wall

Jun 11, 2025

John Wm "Bill" Wall, 79, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Greer) Wall, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1967, in Marshall Junction, MO, he was united in marriage to Donna King,...

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Jun 10, 2025

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine the son of Nikolay V. Kovalenko and Agafiya Vylivanaya, who preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Rea Funeral...

Helen Sue Embree

Helen Sue Embree

Jun 9, 2025

Helen Sue Embree, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on July 17, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Marion and Woodrow Belsha, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1974, in Smithton MO, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Embree, who preceded...

Mary Louise Thompson

Mary Louise Thompson

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Louise Thompson, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home, on June 8, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on September 19, 1949, in Tallahassee, FL, the daughter of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie J. Aultman, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles Michael Thompson, who also preceded her in death on August 11,...

Linda Sue Boe

Linda Sue Boe

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Sue (née Lee) Boe, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on January 27, 1945, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Elroy "Lee Barron" and Bernice Lucille (née Dragge-Barholz) Lee and was the youngest of four children. Her father,...

Hilka Rose Post

Hilka Rose Post

Jun 2, 2025

Hilka Rose Post (Grannie Rose), 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Princeton, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 28, 1953, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Sheldon Benjamin Lincoln, who preceded her in death, and Mary Ann (Garwood) Lincoln, who resides in Leon, IA.

On December...

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Ona Arthur Knotts and Esther (Hoffman) Knotts, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1961, in Rowlesburg, WV, Jerold was united in marriage to the love of his...

LaRue Cromer

LaRue Cromer

Jun 2, 2025

Janet "LaRue" Cromer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Evan Drew Sampson and Mary Jane (Magers) Sampson, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 2004, in Lake Tahoe, NV, at the Ponderosa Ranch, she was united in marriage to Claudie...

Kristi Sue Parker

Kristi Sue Parker

Jun 2, 2025

Kristi Sue Parker, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 16, 1959, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Donald Lee Crosby and Donna Mae (Springsguth) Crosby, who reside in Lincoln, NE.

She was united in marriage to Joseph C. Parker, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2018.

Kristi...

Larry Lee Moore

Larry Lee Moore

Jun 1, 2025

Larry Lee Moore, 81, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 12, 1944, in Eldon, MO, the son of Lloyd W. Moore and Eileen Marie (Kidwell) Moore, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1977, in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Ali Brooke Schoenthal

Ali Brooke Schoenthal

Jun 1, 2025

Ali Brooke Schoenthal, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on November 14, 2008, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Terry A. Schoenthal and Ashley B. (Gillespie) Schoenthal, who reside in the home.

Ali loved listening to music, skateboarding, reading, and taking selfies. She especially cherished spending...

Lee Edward Tatum

Lee Edward Tatum

May 31, 2025

Lee Edward Tatum, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on May 31, 2025, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Hawk Springs, WY, the son of Ernest George Tatum and Opal Pauline Mickelsen Tatum, who preceded him in death.

On November 24, 1961, in Lincoln, MO, he was united in...

Oleksii Prus

Oleksii Prus

May 29, 2025

Oleksii Prus, 19 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Sedalia, MO.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 6th at Word Of Life Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Vladimir Dub officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

William Joseph Marquess

William Joseph Marquess

May 26, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Marquess, 53, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on July 26, 1971, in Quincy, IL, the son of Henry Elwood Marquess and Wilma Ann (Yoast) Marquess, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Alverda Ann Koetting

Alverda Ann Koetting

May 23, 2025

Alverda (Ann) Koetting passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO, at the age of 93. She was born on February 19, 1932, near Chamois, MO, the daughter of Otto and Florence (Schollmeyer) Boss.

Ann was one of twelve children. She married Francis Koetting on January 12, 1952, and they had six...

Ronald Lee Jones

Ronald Lee Jones

May 20, 2025

Ronald Lee Jones born March 26, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, was sent to his eternal home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 71 from his home in Long Lane, MO. He was the beloved son of Richard and Francis Paxton Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Reggie Jones; his son, Chris Jones; daughter, Hope Arevalo; five grandchildren, Adrianna,...

John Edgar Bohon

John Edgar Bohon

May 20, 2025

John Edgar Bohon, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born February 3, 1938, in Sedalia, the son of Cecil W. Bohon Sr. and Florence L. (Finkland) Bohon, who preceded him in death.

John was a proud member of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1956. Following...

John Thomas Watterson

John Thomas Watterson

May 17, 2025

Jack was born on June 14, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, the second son of Walter Lloyd and Olive May (Williams) Watterson.

On March 24, 1978, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Linda Diann Harvey, who survives in the home. They were members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia.

Jack worked for Thompson Investment in Sedalia while also proudly...

Virginia Mae Hursman

Virginia Mae Hursman

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Hursman, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Jess Brownfield, Jr. and Nellie Mae (Shull) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Paul J. Litton

Paul J. Litton

May 11, 2025

Paul J. Litton, 64, of Concordia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 6, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Edward Litton and Anna Marie (Murphey) Litton, who preceded him in death.

On May 5, 1979, in Sweet Springs, MO, he was united in marriage...