Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Betty L. Kennedy

Betty L. Kennedy

Sep 17, 2024

Betty L. (Lahmeyer) Kennedy, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 20, 1925, in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of James S. Simon and Audrey M. (Ellis) Simon, who preceded her in death.

On December 9, 1947, in Wichita, KS, she was united...

Marion S. Rowe

Marion S. Rowe

Sep 14, 2024

Marion S. Rowe, 91, of Shawnee, KS, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Everton, MO, the son of Barney Earl Rowe and Gladys Birdie (Skelton) Rowe, who preceded him in death.

On September 16, 1956, in Independence, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Zimmerman, who preceded him...

Gary Thomas Creek

Gary Thomas Creek

Sep 13, 2024

Gary Thomas Creek, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1938, in Springfield, MO, the son of Leonard Creek and Virginia (Cox) Creek, who preceded him in death.

On October 20, 1986, in Oklahoma, he was united in marriage to Wyonna Marie Harris, who resides in the home.

Gary...

Cecil Leo Gerke

Cecil Leo Gerke

Sep 11, 2024

Cecil Leo Gerke, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 19, 1946, in Sedalia, the son of Leo H. Gerke and Cecilia L. (Twenter) Gerke, who preceded him in death.

On August 24, 1968, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda Fay Bohon and shared 56...

Linda Carol Bradley

Linda Carol Bradley

Sep 8, 2024

Linda Carol Bradley, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 5, 1955, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Joseph Howe and Mattie "Susie" (Shoemaker) Howe, who preceded her in death.

On January 18, 1975, in Calhoun, MO, she was united in marriage to Kenneth L....

Deborah Ann Fales

Deborah Ann Fales

Sep 8, 2024

Deborah Ann Fales (Debbie), 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on September 8, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 3, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Donald Edward Trail and Barbara JoAnn Little, who preceded her in death.

Debbie is survived by a son, Samuel Fales; two brothers, Christopher Trail and Mark...

Georgia May Ross

Georgia May Ross

Sep 7, 2024

Georgia May Ross, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 22, 1931, in Long Lane, MO, the daughter of Bert Ray and Mable Ruth (Betty) Williams, who preceded her in death.

On May 30, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Georgia was united in marriage...

Susan L. Menges

Susan L. Menges

Sep 3, 2024

Susan L. Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Latshaw and Eunice (Wheeler) Latshaw, who preceded her in death.

On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL, she was united in marriage to Jack Menges, who...

John Steven Lange

John Steven Lange

Sep 1, 2024

John Steven Lange, 77, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, on June 25, 1947, to Roy and Eva Nell Lange, John was a lifelong resident of Green Ridge and a proud member of the community he loved.

​​John graduated from Green Ridge R-8 in 1965 and pursued...

Billy Eugene Utz

Billy Eugene Utz

Sep 1, 2024

Billy Eugene Utz, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Dekalb County, MO, the son of Jay B. Utz and Minnie (McCaren) Utz, who preceded him in death.

On October 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Phillips, who preceded him in death...

Hollie E. Barnes

Hollie E. Barnes

Aug 30, 2024

Hollie E. Barnes, age 42, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024. Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative, and gentle soul. The love she shared with the world flowed...

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Aug 30, 2024

Jessie Eric Erfurth, 39, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sedalia. He was born on November 4, 1984, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Erfurth and Carylon (Franken) Erfurth, who resides in Kansas City, MO.

Jessie was a 2002 graduate of Smithton High School. He attended State Fair Community College for two years and transferred to...

William Joseph Curry

William Joseph Curry

Aug 30, 2024

William "Will" Joseph Curry, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1972, in Columbia, MO, the son of Garry W. Curry, who preceded him in death, and Wanda L. (Rogers) Rasa (Alva), who resides in Sedalia.

Will lived most of his adolescent and teenage years...

Robert Wayne McCracken

Robert Wayne McCracken

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Wayne (Bob) McCracken, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 13, 1940, at the Glendale Research Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was the son of Dudley McCracken and Esther O. (Naas) McCracken, and a step-brother, Paul D. McCracken, all who preceded him in death....

Carl Eugene Arnett

Carl Eugene Arnett

Aug 24, 2024

Carl Eugene "Gene" Arnett, 59, of rural La Monte, MO, passed from this physical life to his eternal life on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.

Gene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on October 23rd, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl and Mary Arnett (Bahner) of La Monte, Missouri. He is survived...

Connie L. Albin

Connie L. Albin

Aug 24, 2024

Constance Louise Stubinger Albin of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born in Falls City, NE, on December 4, 1938, to Jacob and Magdalene Bierbaum Stubinger.

She was united in marriage to Paul Dean Albin on November 13, 1954, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, to whom...

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Aug 24, 2024

Vanessa C. DeJarnette, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 23, 1967, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Judy Dougan.

On August 5, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Cecil W. DeJarnette, who resides in the home.

Besides her parents and husband, Vanessa...

Susan Denise Hammond

Susan Denise Hammond

Aug 23, 2024

Susan Denise Hammond, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Betty May (Cunningham), who preceded her in death.

Susan's professional journey began at Jensen in Sedalia when she was just 18. Her dedication and loyalty to...

William Allen Pillars

William Allen Pillars

Aug 23, 2024

William "Bill" Allen Pillars, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 11, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Milo Pillars and Rosemary (Rakers) Pillars, who preceded him in death.

On July 18, 1992, in Sedalia, he married Mary Ruth Hunter, who still...

Monita Gail Schofield

Monita Gail Schofield

Aug 20, 2024

Monita Gail Schofield, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Minco, OK, the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Juanita (Wyatt) Mackey, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 1960, in Barstow, CA, she was united in marriage to Arthur Randall Schofield,...

Betty L. Kennedy

Betty L. Kennedy

Sep 17, 2024

Betty L. (Lahmeyer) Kennedy, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 20, 1925, in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of James S. Simon and Audrey M. (Ellis) Simon, who preceded her in death.

On December 9, 1947, in Wichita, KS, she was united...

Marion S. Rowe

Marion S. Rowe

Sep 14, 2024

Marion S. Rowe, 91, of Shawnee, KS, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Everton, MO, the son of Barney Earl Rowe and Gladys Birdie (Skelton) Rowe, who preceded him in death.

On September 16, 1956, in Independence, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Zimmerman, who preceded him...

Gary Thomas Creek

Gary Thomas Creek

Sep 13, 2024

Gary Thomas Creek, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1938, in Springfield, MO, the son of Leonard Creek and Virginia (Cox) Creek, who preceded him in death.

On October 20, 1986, in Oklahoma, he was united in marriage to Wyonna Marie Harris, who resides in the home.

Gary...

Cecil Leo Gerke

Cecil Leo Gerke

Sep 11, 2024

Cecil Leo Gerke, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 19, 1946, in Sedalia, the son of Leo H. Gerke and Cecilia L. (Twenter) Gerke, who preceded him in death.

On August 24, 1968, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda Fay Bohon and shared 56...

Linda Carol Bradley

Linda Carol Bradley

Sep 8, 2024

Linda Carol Bradley, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 5, 1955, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Joseph Howe and Mattie "Susie" (Shoemaker) Howe, who preceded her in death.

On January 18, 1975, in Calhoun, MO, she was united in marriage to Kenneth L....

Deborah Ann Fales

Deborah Ann Fales

Sep 8, 2024

Deborah Ann Fales (Debbie), 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on September 8, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 3, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Donald Edward Trail and Barbara JoAnn Little, who preceded her in death.

Debbie is survived by a son, Samuel Fales; two brothers, Christopher Trail and Mark...

Georgia May Ross

Georgia May Ross

Sep 7, 2024

Georgia May Ross, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 22, 1931, in Long Lane, MO, the daughter of Bert Ray and Mable Ruth (Betty) Williams, who preceded her in death.

On May 30, 1998, in La Monte, MO, Georgia was united in marriage...

Susan L. Menges

Susan L. Menges

Sep 3, 2024

Susan L. Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Latshaw and Eunice (Wheeler) Latshaw, who preceded her in death.

On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL, she was united in marriage to Jack Menges, who...

John Steven Lange

John Steven Lange

Sep 1, 2024

John Steven Lange, 77, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, on June 25, 1947, to Roy and Eva Nell Lange, John was a lifelong resident of Green Ridge and a proud member of the community he loved.

​​John graduated from Green Ridge R-8 in 1965 and pursued...

Billy Eugene Utz

Billy Eugene Utz

Sep 1, 2024

Billy Eugene Utz, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Dekalb County, MO, the son of Jay B. Utz and Minnie (McCaren) Utz, who preceded him in death.

On October 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Phillips, who preceded him in death...

Hollie E. Barnes

Hollie E. Barnes

Aug 30, 2024

Hollie E. Barnes, age 42, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024. Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative, and gentle soul. The love she shared with the world flowed...

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Aug 30, 2024

Jessie Eric Erfurth, 39, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sedalia. He was born on November 4, 1984, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Erfurth and Carylon (Franken) Erfurth, who resides in Kansas City, MO.

Jessie was a 2002 graduate of Smithton High School. He attended State Fair Community College for two years and transferred to...

William Joseph Curry

William Joseph Curry

Aug 30, 2024

William "Will" Joseph Curry, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1972, in Columbia, MO, the son of Garry W. Curry, who preceded him in death, and Wanda L. (Rogers) Rasa (Alva), who resides in Sedalia.

Will lived most of his adolescent and teenage years...

Robert Wayne McCracken

Robert Wayne McCracken

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Wayne (Bob) McCracken, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 13, 1940, at the Glendale Research Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was the son of Dudley McCracken and Esther O. (Naas) McCracken, and a step-brother, Paul D. McCracken, all who preceded him in death....

Carl Eugene Arnett

Carl Eugene Arnett

Aug 24, 2024

Carl Eugene "Gene" Arnett, 59, of rural La Monte, MO, passed from this physical life to his eternal life on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.

Gene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on October 23rd, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl and Mary Arnett (Bahner) of La Monte, Missouri. He is survived...

Connie L. Albin

Connie L. Albin

Aug 24, 2024

Constance Louise Stubinger Albin of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born in Falls City, NE, on December 4, 1938, to Jacob and Magdalene Bierbaum Stubinger.

She was united in marriage to Paul Dean Albin on November 13, 1954, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, to whom...

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Aug 24, 2024

Vanessa C. DeJarnette, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 23, 1967, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Judy Dougan.

On August 5, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Cecil W. DeJarnette, who resides in the home.

Besides her parents and husband, Vanessa...

Susan Denise Hammond

Susan Denise Hammond

Aug 23, 2024

Susan Denise Hammond, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Betty May (Cunningham), who preceded her in death.

Susan's professional journey began at Jensen in Sedalia when she was just 18. Her dedication and loyalty to...

William Allen Pillars

William Allen Pillars

Aug 23, 2024

William "Bill" Allen Pillars, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 11, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Milo Pillars and Rosemary (Rakers) Pillars, who preceded him in death.

On July 18, 1992, in Sedalia, he married Mary Ruth Hunter, who still...

Monita Gail Schofield

Monita Gail Schofield

Aug 20, 2024

Monita Gail Schofield, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Minco, OK, the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Juanita (Wyatt) Mackey, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 1960, in Barstow, CA, she was united in marriage to Arthur Randall Schofield,...