Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Yuriy P. Kozko

Yuriy P. Kozko

Jul 21, 2024

Yuriy P. Kozko, 43, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 20, 1981, in Tatarburnary, Ukraine, the son of Pavel Kozhukharenko and Vera Georgiyev.

On June 24, 2007, in Deer Park, WA, he was united in marriage to Larisa Kozko, who resides in the home.

A prayer...

Dolores Jean Stockstill

Dolores Jean Stockstill

Jul 20, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Jean Stockstill, 85, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Sedalia, the daughter of Albert Dillon and Lillian (Hohimer) Dillon, who preceded her in death.

On February 15, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Charles Thomas Stockstill Sr.,...

Shannon Kristi Van Winkle

Shannon Kristi Van Winkle

Jul 19, 2024

Shannon Kristi Jones Van Winkle, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home.

A celebration of life memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.

Cremation is in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Betty Jean Hartsfield

Betty Jean Hartsfield

Jul 19, 2024

Betty Jean Hartsfield, 71, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Lincoln Community Care Center and Lakeside Suites in Lincoln, MO. She was born on October 14, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Ernest Hartsfield and Fronnie (Sammons) Hartsfield, who preceded her in death.

Betty, a warm and compassionate soul, worked as an owner-operator over-the-road truck...

Linda Joetta McCown

Linda Joetta McCown

Jul 18, 2024

Linda Joetta McCown, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1973, in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert Fox, who preceded her in death, and Donna Bishop, who resides in Sedalia.

Linda was a 1991 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She attended State Fair Community College. Linda worked at...

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker

Jul 15, 2024

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on October 18, 1949 in Georgetown, MO the daughter of Forrest H. Wagner and Julia L. (Wallace) Wagner, who preceded her in death.

On August 28, 1971, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Charles Hunsaker, who...

John David Bunch Jr.

John David Bunch Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

John David Bunch Jr., 74, of Herculaneum, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on March 19, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of John David Bunch Sr. and Ruth Earlene (Sisemore) Bunch, who preceded him in death.

On December 8, 1979' in Sedalia, MO, he...

Mark Alan Lappat

Mark Alan Lappat

Jul 14, 2024

Mark Alan Lappat, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1960, in Carson City, IA, the son of Cecil George Lappat and Frances Maxine (Shoemaker) Lappat, who preceded him in death.

In June 1985, he married Colleen Kelly at Powell Gardens, who resides in Columbia, MO.

Mark was a...

Daniel Craig Deresinski

Daniel Craig Deresinski

Jul 14, 2024

Daniel Craig Deresinski, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held by the family at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 3304 W. 32nd St., Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

James Allen Lunsford

James Allen Lunsford

Jul 13, 2024

James Allen Lunsford, 59, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 30, 1964, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Leroy and Wilma Lunsford, who preceded him in death.

He was united to Lisa King in Raytown, MO, where they built their life together.

Jim...

Robert Jerome Johnson Sr.

Robert Jerome Johnson Sr.

Jul 11, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Jerome Johnson Sr., 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on February 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of Richard Edward Johnson and the late Gloria Ann Griffin.

Robert graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO, and shortly after,...

Valmeta P. Luper

Valmeta P. Luper

Jul 9, 2024

Valmeta P. Luper passed away on July 9, 2024, at her home in Sedalia, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sedalia, MO, on November 11, 1944. She was the daughter of Flora and Kenneth, who both preceded her in death.

On November 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to her husband, Dickie(Dick)Luper, who preceded her in death by...

Cynthia Rose Wilson

Cynthia Rose Wilson

Jul 7, 2024

Cynthia Rose Wilson, 25, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Plattsburg, MO. She was born on June 13, 1999, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Kenny Meloy and Sarah Rose Hallowell, who reside in the home.

Cynthia was a beautiful, loving soul with a big heart to help anyone in need. Cynthia loved to learn and...

Katrina Jo Lawrence

Katrina Jo Lawrence

Jul 4, 2024

Katrina Jo Lawrence, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 20, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of the late James Earl Clark and Janet Faye Gehlken, who resides in Sedalia.

On December 11, 2021, in Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Samuel Stephen Potter III

Samuel Stephen Potter III

Jul 3, 2024

Samuel Stephen Potter III (Steve), 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on June 2, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Samuel Stephen Potter II and Karen Sue McMullin, who preceded him in death.

On December 4, 2021, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Bessie Mildred Potter

Bessie Mildred Potter

Jul 1, 2024

Peggy Mildred Potter, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1936, in Buffalo, KY, the daughter of Herbert Vance and Florence (Lee) Vance, who preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1957, in Indiana, she was united in marriage to Earnest D. Potter, Sr., who resides in the...

Elena Ojehovscaia

Elena Ojehovscaia

Jun 29, 2024

Elena Ojehovscaia passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 93.

Elena was born on January 15, 1932 in the village. Mikhailovka in Moldova in the family of Bishop Lawrence and Vera.

She had 3 sisters: Nina, Evgenia, Ekaterina and 2 brothers: Andrei and Nikolai.

At a young age, she repented and made a covenant with the Lord.

In 1962, she married...

Dickie J. Luper

Dickie J. Luper

Jun 29, 2024

Dickie J. Luper "Dick" passed away on June 29, 2024 at his home in Sedalia, MO surrounded by his family. He was born in Florence, MO on January 19, 1943, the son of Bonnie Jinks and Gilbert F. Luper, who both preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to his wife, Valmeta Schrader, whom he...

Wallace Dean Wasson

Wallace Dean Wasson

Jun 27, 2024

Wallace Dean Wasson, 56, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Sedalia, the son of Billy Dean Wasson, who preceded him in death, and Elizabeth Anne (Miller) Wasson, who resides in Sedalia.

On May 11, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Julie Ann...

Cherie Lynn Whitlow

Cherie Lynn Whitlow

Jun 27, 2024

Cherie Lynn Whitlow, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on June 27, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1953, in Ft. Valley, GA, the daughter of Kenneth Hyde and Shirley Whitmore, who preceded her in death.

On January 24, 1990, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Whitlow, who resides in the home.

Cherie...

Yuriy P. Kozko

Yuriy P. Kozko

Jul 21, 2024

Yuriy P. Kozko, 43, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 20, 1981, in Tatarburnary, Ukraine, the son of Pavel Kozhukharenko and Vera Georgiyev.

On June 24, 2007, in Deer Park, WA, he was united in marriage to Larisa Kozko, who resides in the home.

A prayer...

Dolores Jean Stockstill

Dolores Jean Stockstill

Jul 20, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Jean Stockstill, 85, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Sedalia, the daughter of Albert Dillon and Lillian (Hohimer) Dillon, who preceded her in death.

On February 15, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Charles Thomas Stockstill Sr.,...

Shannon Kristi Van Winkle

Shannon Kristi Van Winkle

Jul 19, 2024

Shannon Kristi Jones Van Winkle, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home.

A celebration of life memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.

Cremation is in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Betty Jean Hartsfield

Betty Jean Hartsfield

Jul 19, 2024

Betty Jean Hartsfield, 71, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Lincoln Community Care Center and Lakeside Suites in Lincoln, MO. She was born on October 14, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Ernest Hartsfield and Fronnie (Sammons) Hartsfield, who preceded her in death.

Betty, a warm and compassionate soul, worked as an owner-operator over-the-road truck...

Linda Joetta McCown

Linda Joetta McCown

Jul 18, 2024

Linda Joetta McCown, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1973, in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert Fox, who preceded her in death, and Donna Bishop, who resides in Sedalia.

Linda was a 1991 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She attended State Fair Community College. Linda worked at...

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker

Jul 15, 2024

Georgia Wallace Hunsaker, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on October 18, 1949 in Georgetown, MO the daughter of Forrest H. Wagner and Julia L. (Wallace) Wagner, who preceded her in death.

On August 28, 1971, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Charles Hunsaker, who...

John David Bunch Jr.

John David Bunch Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

John David Bunch Jr., 74, of Herculaneum, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on March 19, 1950, in Sedalia, the son of John David Bunch Sr. and Ruth Earlene (Sisemore) Bunch, who preceded him in death.

On December 8, 1979' in Sedalia, MO, he...

Mark Alan Lappat

Mark Alan Lappat

Jul 14, 2024

Mark Alan Lappat, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1960, in Carson City, IA, the son of Cecil George Lappat and Frances Maxine (Shoemaker) Lappat, who preceded him in death.

In June 1985, he married Colleen Kelly at Powell Gardens, who resides in Columbia, MO.

Mark was a...

Daniel Craig Deresinski

Daniel Craig Deresinski

Jul 14, 2024

Daniel Craig Deresinski, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held by the family at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 3304 W. 32nd St., Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

James Allen Lunsford

James Allen Lunsford

Jul 13, 2024

James Allen Lunsford, 59, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 30, 1964, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Leroy and Wilma Lunsford, who preceded him in death.

He was united to Lisa King in Raytown, MO, where they built their life together.

Jim...

Robert Jerome Johnson Sr.

Robert Jerome Johnson Sr.

Jul 11, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Jerome Johnson Sr., 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on February 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of Richard Edward Johnson and the late Gloria Ann Griffin.

Robert graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO, and shortly after,...

Valmeta P. Luper

Valmeta P. Luper

Jul 9, 2024

Valmeta P. Luper passed away on July 9, 2024, at her home in Sedalia, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sedalia, MO, on November 11, 1944. She was the daughter of Flora and Kenneth, who both preceded her in death.

On November 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to her husband, Dickie(Dick)Luper, who preceded her in death by...

Cynthia Rose Wilson

Cynthia Rose Wilson

Jul 7, 2024

Cynthia Rose Wilson, 25, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Plattsburg, MO. She was born on June 13, 1999, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Kenny Meloy and Sarah Rose Hallowell, who reside in the home.

Cynthia was a beautiful, loving soul with a big heart to help anyone in need. Cynthia loved to learn and...

Katrina Jo Lawrence

Katrina Jo Lawrence

Jul 4, 2024

Katrina Jo Lawrence, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 20, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of the late James Earl Clark and Janet Faye Gehlken, who resides in Sedalia.

On December 11, 2021, in Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Samuel Stephen Potter III

Samuel Stephen Potter III

Jul 3, 2024

Samuel Stephen Potter III (Steve), 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on June 2, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Samuel Stephen Potter II and Karen Sue McMullin, who preceded him in death.

On December 4, 2021, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Bessie Mildred Potter

Bessie Mildred Potter

Jul 1, 2024

Peggy Mildred Potter, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1936, in Buffalo, KY, the daughter of Herbert Vance and Florence (Lee) Vance, who preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1957, in Indiana, she was united in marriage to Earnest D. Potter, Sr., who resides in the...

Elena Ojehovscaia

Elena Ojehovscaia

Jun 29, 2024

Elena Ojehovscaia passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 93.

Elena was born on January 15, 1932 in the village. Mikhailovka in Moldova in the family of Bishop Lawrence and Vera.

She had 3 sisters: Nina, Evgenia, Ekaterina and 2 brothers: Andrei and Nikolai.

At a young age, she repented and made a covenant with the Lord.

In 1962, she married...

Dickie J. Luper

Dickie J. Luper

Jun 29, 2024

Dickie J. Luper "Dick" passed away on June 29, 2024 at his home in Sedalia, MO surrounded by his family. He was born in Florence, MO on January 19, 1943, the son of Bonnie Jinks and Gilbert F. Luper, who both preceded him in death.

On November 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to his wife, Valmeta Schrader, whom he...

Wallace Dean Wasson

Wallace Dean Wasson

Jun 27, 2024

Wallace Dean Wasson, 56, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Sedalia, the son of Billy Dean Wasson, who preceded him in death, and Elizabeth Anne (Miller) Wasson, who resides in Sedalia.

On May 11, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Julie Ann...

Cherie Lynn Whitlow

Cherie Lynn Whitlow

Jun 27, 2024

Cherie Lynn Whitlow, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on June 27, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1953, in Ft. Valley, GA, the daughter of Kenneth Hyde and Shirley Whitmore, who preceded her in death.

On January 24, 1990, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Whitlow, who resides in the home.

Cherie...