Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Jerry L. Smith

Jerry L. Smith

Aug 19, 2024

Jerry L. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

No formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donald Ray Merk

Donald Ray Merk

Aug 17, 2024

Donald Ray Merk, 75, of Smithton, MO, passed away at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Cloyd R. Merk and Bonnie F. (Hoehns) Merk, who preceded him in death.

He was previously married to Elizabeth Smith for 20 years, who currently resides in Sedalia....

Donald Duane Timbers

Donald Duane Timbers

Aug 15, 2024

Donald Duane Timbers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Nevada, MO, the son of Wesley and Ileene Timbers, who preceded him in death.

In July 1955, in Nevada, MO, he married Mary Alice Cribbett, who preceded him in death on February 5,...

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Aug 13, 2024

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill, 94, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Guy Emerson Kinner and Dorothy (Swingle) Kinner, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Robert Paul Cranfill on December 31, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, who preceded her...

Raymond Lee Johnson

Raymond Lee Johnson

Aug 12, 2024

Raymond Lee Johnson, 70, of Lincoln.



Ray was a wonderful man who loved God.

Mr. Ray loved his quiet time he spent in

his wood working shop.

He made beautiful furniture and cabinets.

It was his passion.

He took pride in his work.

Ray was also a team leader on the line at

at Waterloo Tools in Sedalia,...

Doris Mae Register

Doris Mae Register

Aug 11, 2024

Doris Mae Register, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Eddie Alonzo Busker and Minnie Lee (Davis) Busker, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband C.A. Register, Jr. resides in their home in Conyers,...

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Aug 10, 2024

Betty J. Carver-Brewer, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 17, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Ralph Fox and Helen Kathleen (Manuel) Fox, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her life partner, Bobby Privitt of the home, and a son,...

Betty A. Hill

Betty A. Hill

Aug 10, 2024

Betty A. Hill, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 2, 1955, in Sedalia the daughter of George Filmore Bennett and Genevieve (Weeks) Bennett, who preceded her in death.

Betty was united in marriage to Wiliam Madison Hill, who preceded her in death.

She was...

LaDonna June Hermanson

LaDonna June Hermanson

Aug 9, 2024

LaDonna June Hermanson, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1944, in Otterville, MO, the daughter of Charles A. Hopkins and Nadine Pearl (Oehrke) Hopkins, who preceded her in death.

On August 10, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Gustaf H Hermanson, who resides...

Steven Michael Clark

Steven Michael Clark

Aug 7, 2024

Steven Michael Clark, 28, of Butler, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home in Butler, MO. He was born on April 26, 1996, in Sedalia, the son of Shawn Michael Clark and Vickey A. (McCormack) Clark, who resides in Sedalia.

Steven was a 2014 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, where he played the...

Bobbie Ann Balke

Bobbie Ann Balke

Aug 5, 2024

Bobbie Ann Balke, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Ray Cooper and Eunice (Walters) Cooper, who preceded her in death.

On February 13, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert Wittman and was blessed...

Mary Joan Wiechen

Mary Joan Wiechen

Aug 1, 2024

Mary Joan Wiechen, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of Mason Riley and Marguerite (Lutjen) Riley, who preceded her in death.

On January 1, 1954, in Flat Creek Baptist Church, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Wiechen, who...

Gary Ray Johnson Sr.

Gary Ray Johnson Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Gary Ray Johnson Sr., 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Henry Franklin Harris

Henry Franklin Harris

Jul 31, 2024

Henry Franklin Harris, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence in Sedalia. He was born on July 20, 1956, in Sedalia, the son of Alonzo Monroe Harris Jr. and Ada Lorrene Williams, who preceded him in death.

Henry graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1974. He later attended Central Missouri State and earned his...

Theresa Rose Eads

Theresa Rose Eads

Jul 29, 2024

Theresa Rose Eads, 70, of Florence, MO, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 7, 1954, in Hot Springs, AR, the daughter of John Dee Hunt, who preceded her in death, and Gertrude Irene (Musslin) Hunt, who resides in Sedalia.

On June 16, 1973, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

Sarah A. Lynn

Sarah A. Lynn

Jul 28, 2024

Sarah (Sally) Boyd Lynn of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Sally was born in Knob Noster, Missouri, on May 30, 1931, to John and Sadie Brendel Boyd. Sally attended Knob Noster High School and graduated second in her class in 1949.

In January of 1950, Sally started working as a bookkeeper at the...

Buddy Joe Duncan

Buddy Joe Duncan

Jul 28, 2024

Buddy Joe Duncan, 90, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Harrisonville and Archie, MO, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Joe Duncan and Grace (Burgoon) Duncan, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1953, in Nevada, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Margaret June McMullin

Margaret June McMullin

Jul 27, 2024

Margaret June (Hyatt) McMullin passed away July 27, 2024, at age eighty-five, at St. Joseph Place in Kansas City, after a prolonged neuromuscular disease. She was born on May 14, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, to N.B. (Buster) and Edythe Hyatt.

She married Everett McMullin on March 28, 1981, and he survives. She is also survived by her son, Anthony Craig Nichols...

Vasiliy P. Mironov

Vasiliy P. Mironov

Jul 25, 2024

Vasiliy P. Mironov, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Sedalia Tabernacle Church.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Sedalia Tabernacle Church, Sedalia, with Pastor Peter Tsymbal officiating.

Arrangements are in the...

Thomas Earl Arnold

Thomas Earl Arnold

Jul 24, 2024

Thomas Earl Arnold, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 24, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 23, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of Clement Arnold and Pearl L Buckley, who preceded him in death.

Tom is survived by three brothers, Dennis Arnold, Gilbert M Streit, and John M Streit; three sons,...

Jerry L. Smith

Jerry L. Smith

Aug 19, 2024

Jerry L. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

No formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donald Ray Merk

Donald Ray Merk

Aug 17, 2024

Donald Ray Merk, 75, of Smithton, MO, passed away at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Cloyd R. Merk and Bonnie F. (Hoehns) Merk, who preceded him in death.

He was previously married to Elizabeth Smith for 20 years, who currently resides in Sedalia....

Donald Duane Timbers

Donald Duane Timbers

Aug 15, 2024

Donald Duane Timbers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Nevada, MO, the son of Wesley and Ileene Timbers, who preceded him in death.

In July 1955, in Nevada, MO, he married Mary Alice Cribbett, who preceded him in death on February 5,...

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Aug 13, 2024

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill, 94, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Guy Emerson Kinner and Dorothy (Swingle) Kinner, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Robert Paul Cranfill on December 31, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, who preceded her...

Raymond Lee Johnson

Raymond Lee Johnson

Aug 12, 2024

Raymond Lee Johnson, 70, of Lincoln.



Ray was a wonderful man who loved God.

Mr. Ray loved his quiet time he spent in

his wood working shop.

He made beautiful furniture and cabinets.

It was his passion.

He took pride in his work.

Ray was also a team leader on the line at

at Waterloo Tools in Sedalia,...

Doris Mae Register

Doris Mae Register

Aug 11, 2024

Doris Mae Register, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Eddie Alonzo Busker and Minnie Lee (Davis) Busker, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband C.A. Register, Jr. resides in their home in Conyers,...

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Aug 10, 2024

Betty J. Carver-Brewer, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 17, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Ralph Fox and Helen Kathleen (Manuel) Fox, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her life partner, Bobby Privitt of the home, and a son,...

Betty A. Hill

Betty A. Hill

Aug 10, 2024

Betty A. Hill, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 2, 1955, in Sedalia the daughter of George Filmore Bennett and Genevieve (Weeks) Bennett, who preceded her in death.

Betty was united in marriage to Wiliam Madison Hill, who preceded her in death.

She was...

LaDonna June Hermanson

LaDonna June Hermanson

Aug 9, 2024

LaDonna June Hermanson, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1944, in Otterville, MO, the daughter of Charles A. Hopkins and Nadine Pearl (Oehrke) Hopkins, who preceded her in death.

On August 10, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Gustaf H Hermanson, who resides...

Steven Michael Clark

Steven Michael Clark

Aug 7, 2024

Steven Michael Clark, 28, of Butler, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home in Butler, MO. He was born on April 26, 1996, in Sedalia, the son of Shawn Michael Clark and Vickey A. (McCormack) Clark, who resides in Sedalia.

Steven was a 2014 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, where he played the...

Bobbie Ann Balke

Bobbie Ann Balke

Aug 5, 2024

Bobbie Ann Balke, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Ray Cooper and Eunice (Walters) Cooper, who preceded her in death.

On February 13, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert Wittman and was blessed...

Mary Joan Wiechen

Mary Joan Wiechen

Aug 1, 2024

Mary Joan Wiechen, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of Mason Riley and Marguerite (Lutjen) Riley, who preceded her in death.

On January 1, 1954, in Flat Creek Baptist Church, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Wiechen, who...

Gary Ray Johnson Sr.

Gary Ray Johnson Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Gary Ray Johnson Sr., 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Henry Franklin Harris

Henry Franklin Harris

Jul 31, 2024

Henry Franklin Harris, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence in Sedalia. He was born on July 20, 1956, in Sedalia, the son of Alonzo Monroe Harris Jr. and Ada Lorrene Williams, who preceded him in death.

Henry graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1974. He later attended Central Missouri State and earned his...

Theresa Rose Eads

Theresa Rose Eads

Jul 29, 2024

Theresa Rose Eads, 70, of Florence, MO, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 7, 1954, in Hot Springs, AR, the daughter of John Dee Hunt, who preceded her in death, and Gertrude Irene (Musslin) Hunt, who resides in Sedalia.

On June 16, 1973, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

Sarah A. Lynn

Sarah A. Lynn

Jul 28, 2024

Sarah (Sally) Boyd Lynn of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Sally was born in Knob Noster, Missouri, on May 30, 1931, to John and Sadie Brendel Boyd. Sally attended Knob Noster High School and graduated second in her class in 1949.

In January of 1950, Sally started working as a bookkeeper at the...

Buddy Joe Duncan

Buddy Joe Duncan

Jul 28, 2024

Buddy Joe Duncan, 90, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Harrisonville and Archie, MO, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Joe Duncan and Grace (Burgoon) Duncan, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1953, in Nevada, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Margaret June McMullin

Margaret June McMullin

Jul 27, 2024

Margaret June (Hyatt) McMullin passed away July 27, 2024, at age eighty-five, at St. Joseph Place in Kansas City, after a prolonged neuromuscular disease. She was born on May 14, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, to N.B. (Buster) and Edythe Hyatt.

She married Everett McMullin on March 28, 1981, and he survives. She is also survived by her son, Anthony Craig Nichols...

Vasiliy P. Mironov

Vasiliy P. Mironov

Jul 25, 2024

Vasiliy P. Mironov, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Sedalia Tabernacle Church.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Sedalia Tabernacle Church, Sedalia, with Pastor Peter Tsymbal officiating.

Arrangements are in the...

Thomas Earl Arnold

Thomas Earl Arnold

Jul 24, 2024

Thomas Earl Arnold, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 24, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 23, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of Clement Arnold and Pearl L Buckley, who preceded him in death.

Tom is survived by three brothers, Dennis Arnold, Gilbert M Streit, and John M Streit; three sons,...