Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Donna Suzanne Thorne
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Suzanne Thorne, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1956, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Claude LeRoy Lynch Jr. and Catherine Ora (Davis) Lynch, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Emmett Thorne, who resides...
Darlene Amy Purl
Mar 2, 2025
Darlene Amy Purl, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Loving Arms Care Center, Sedalia. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Ira and Nina (Parkinson) Corum, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1981, in San Bernardino, CA she was united in marriage to Lloyd Purl, who preceded...
Kathie Elizabeth Luff
Mar 1, 2025
Kathie Elizabeth Luff, 72, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, in Marshall, MO.
Survivors include her companion, Joe McGuckin of the home; a daughter, Kristina Conway of Warrensburg, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Conway and Jacob and Abigail Luff; a son, Robert James Luff (Susan) of New York; five brothers, Michael, Jeff, Jamie,...
William Wayne Williams
Feb 28, 2025
William Wayne Williams, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Whittier, CA, the son of Johnny Williams and Geneva (Thompson) Williams, who preceded him in death.
On August 2, 1974, in Green Forest, AR, he was united in marriage to Diana Renee Williams, who...
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
Vernion Dean Dotson
Feb 27, 2025
Vernion "Sonny" Dean Dotson, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Karen June Hellesvig
Feb 27, 2025
Karen June Hellesvig, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Maecelle Blanche Harness
Feb 25, 2025
Maecelle "Blanche" Harness, 84, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, MO. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of David Frank Williams and Ruth Louella (DuPree) Harness, who preceded her in death.
On October 5, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA, she was united in...
Donna Marie Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Marie Baker, 96, of Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Boyer) Wenger, who preceded her in death.
The eldest of four daughters, Donna grew up in northeast Kansas on...
Linda Sue Hockersmith
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Sue Hockersmith, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of the late William W. Parsons and Helen I. (Iiams) Parsons, who resides in Centerview, MO.
On December 1, 1978, in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in...
Betty Louise Canida
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Louise Canida, 92, of Otterville, MO, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on June 21, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Beuhler, who preceded her in death.
On July 8,1950, in Kansas City, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Oscar Canida,...
Leona B. Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Leona B. Payne, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of William Hall and Rosa (Sickler) Hall, who preceded her in death.
On May 3, 1949, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edward Worley,...
Lawrence H. Weathers
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence H. Weathers Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Sedalia, MO, and was raised in the Hughesville/Sedalia area. Lawrence resided in Demotte, IN.
His loving wife, Janet S. (Greer) Weathers, was born on May 4, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, and was also raised in the Sedalia/Hughesville area.
She resided in California,...
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger
Feb 20, 2025
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Samuel Harrison Green and Kay Lamar (Whitfield) Green, who preceded her in death.
She was a 1980 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She married Steven J. Phillips in 1980 (divorced 1992), who...
Elizabeth Ann Friend
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Friend, 43, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a result of a house fire in Sedalia.
Elizabeth was a loving, caring wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved everyone around her. She was kind even if she had known you for years or just met you. She had more love for others than...
Robert Bernard Rosenstein
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Bernard Rosenstein, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.
Diane Marie Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Marie Edwards, 76 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Andy C. Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Andy C. Klein, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Tommy Klein Sr. and Marion Guiles, who preceded him in death.
On April 10, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Hackman, who...
Jerry Dale Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Dale Parker, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ovid Dale and Annabelle (Ream) Parker, who preceded him in death.
On February 5, 1966, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jolene Miesner, who preceded...
Gary Lee Renshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Lee Renshaw, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Baggs, who resides in the home. He worked for Con-Agra for many years and Brown Shoe Factory in Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three sons...
Donna Suzanne Thorne
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Suzanne Thorne, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1956, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Claude LeRoy Lynch Jr. and Catherine Ora (Davis) Lynch, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Emmett Thorne, who resides...
Darlene Amy Purl
Mar 2, 2025
Darlene Amy Purl, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Loving Arms Care Center, Sedalia. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Ira and Nina (Parkinson) Corum, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1981, in San Bernardino, CA she was united in marriage to Lloyd Purl, who preceded...
Kathie Elizabeth Luff
Mar 1, 2025
Kathie Elizabeth Luff, 72, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, in Marshall, MO.
Survivors include her companion, Joe McGuckin of the home; a daughter, Kristina Conway of Warrensburg, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Conway and Jacob and Abigail Luff; a son, Robert James Luff (Susan) of New York; five brothers, Michael, Jeff, Jamie,...
William Wayne Williams
Feb 28, 2025
William Wayne Williams, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Whittier, CA, the son of Johnny Williams and Geneva (Thompson) Williams, who preceded him in death.
On August 2, 1974, in Green Forest, AR, he was united in marriage to Diana Renee Williams, who...
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
Vernion Dean Dotson
Feb 27, 2025
Vernion "Sonny" Dean Dotson, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Karen June Hellesvig
Feb 27, 2025
Karen June Hellesvig, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Maecelle Blanche Harness
Feb 25, 2025
Maecelle "Blanche" Harness, 84, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, MO. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of David Frank Williams and Ruth Louella (DuPree) Harness, who preceded her in death.
On October 5, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA, she was united in...
Donna Marie Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Marie Baker, 96, of Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Boyer) Wenger, who preceded her in death.
The eldest of four daughters, Donna grew up in northeast Kansas on...
Linda Sue Hockersmith
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Sue Hockersmith, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of the late William W. Parsons and Helen I. (Iiams) Parsons, who resides in Centerview, MO.
On December 1, 1978, in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in...
Betty Louise Canida
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Louise Canida, 92, of Otterville, MO, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on June 21, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Beuhler, who preceded her in death.
On July 8,1950, in Kansas City, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Oscar Canida,...
Leona B. Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Leona B. Payne, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of William Hall and Rosa (Sickler) Hall, who preceded her in death.
On May 3, 1949, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edward Worley,...
Lawrence H. Weathers
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence H. Weathers Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Sedalia, MO, and was raised in the Hughesville/Sedalia area. Lawrence resided in Demotte, IN.
His loving wife, Janet S. (Greer) Weathers, was born on May 4, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, and was also raised in the Sedalia/Hughesville area.
She resided in California,...
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger
Feb 20, 2025
Dianna Lynn Elmlinger, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Samuel Harrison Green and Kay Lamar (Whitfield) Green, who preceded her in death.
She was a 1980 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She married Steven J. Phillips in 1980 (divorced 1992), who...
Elizabeth Ann Friend
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Friend, 43, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a result of a house fire in Sedalia.
Elizabeth was a loving, caring wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved everyone around her. She was kind even if she had known you for years or just met you. She had more love for others than...
Robert Bernard Rosenstein
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Bernard Rosenstein, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.
Diane Marie Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Marie Edwards, 76 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Andy C. Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Andy C. Klein, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Tommy Klein Sr. and Marion Guiles, who preceded him in death.
On April 10, 1976, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Hackman, who...
Jerry Dale Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Dale Parker, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ovid Dale and Annabelle (Ream) Parker, who preceded him in death.
On February 5, 1966, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Jolene Miesner, who preceded...
Gary Lee Renshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Gary Lee Renshaw, 83, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Baggs, who resides in the home. He worked for Con-Agra for many years and Brown Shoe Factory in Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three sons...
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