Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Rosemary Kathleen Hopper

Rosemary Kathleen Hopper

Jan 21, 2024

Obituary For Rosemary Kathleen Hopper Rosemary Kathleen Hopper, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Philip Clement Jeffers and Julia Eileen (Burke) Jeffers, who preceded her in death.

On May 1, 1976, in San Antonio,...

Bruce Dee Snyder

Bruce Dee Snyder

Jan 21, 2024

Obituary For Bruce Dee Snyder Bruce Dee Snyder, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Warsaw, Benton, Missouri. Bruce was born on April 26, 1941, to Nathaniel James and Dora Laughter Snyder in Ogden, Weber, Utah.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his life and served in many different...

Jack Anthony Richardson

Jack Anthony Richardson

Jan 16, 2024

Obituary For Jack Anthony Richardson Jack Anthony Richardson, 59, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Clinton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1964, in Lexington, MO, the son of Charles Lee Richardson, who preceded him in death, and Erma Jean (Harrison) Richardson, who resides in Higginsville, MO.

Jack was a...

June Doris Depew

June Doris Depew

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For June Doris Depew June Doris Depew, 97, of Sedalia, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Sedalia in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Albion, NE, the daughter of Ira Headley and Leola (Renken) Headley, who preceded her in death.

June spent her early childhood days in the Sandhills of...

Linda Kay Turner

Linda Kay Turner

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For Linda Kay Turner Linda Kay Turner, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 28, 1956, in Piqua, OH, the daughter of William A. Ison and Estelle (Adkins) Ison Moon, who preceded her in death.

On March 17, 1974, in Fairborn, OH, she was united in marriage...

Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek

Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek, 83, of Sedalia, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in Sedalia, surrounded by family. He was born on August 10, 1940, in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Louis Priesmeyer and Nancy Peek, who preceded him in death.

On December 1, 1970, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Robert G. Reed

Robert G. Reed

Jan 9, 2024

Obituary For Robert G. Reed Robert G. Reed, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 21, 1941, in Scottsbluff, NE.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Lisa Kay Swords

Lisa Kay Swords

Jan 7, 2024

Obituary For Lisa Kay Swords Lisa Kay Swords, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on July 31, 1955, in Bourne, MA, the daughter of Clarence Ray "Sonny" Broyles and Marylu Logan, who preceded her in death.

On December 31, 1992, in Sedalia,...

Floyd E. Stevenson

Floyd E. Stevenson

Jan 2, 2024

Obituary For Floyd E. Stevenson Floyd E. Stevenson, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 25, 1929, in Sedalia, the son of Lee J. Stevenson and Bessie Lee (Miller) Stevenson, who preceded him in death.

On May 17, 1950, in Sedalia, he was united...

Anne Cheney Randa

Anne Cheney Randa

Dec 29, 2023

Obituary For Anne Cheney Randa It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Cheney Randa, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and cherished friend, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the age of 84.

Anne Cheney Randa was born on March 16, 1939, in Kettering, Northampton, to Maisie and Ralph Cheney. She was a loving Mother, devoted...

Serafima Kavtya

Serafima Kavtya

Dec 28, 2023

Obituary For Serafima Kavtya Serafima Kavtya, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on January 20, 1928, in Chuvashia, Russia (USSR) the daughter of Andrey and Yekaterina Vasilev, who preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Rea...

Joetta G. Fisher

Joetta G. Fisher

Dec 28, 2023

Obituary For Joetta G. Fisher Joetta G. Fisher, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

A celebration gathering with family and friends will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Burns Freewill Baptist Church, 207 E. Pettis, Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea...

Rita Gwen Downs

Rita Gwen Downs

Dec 23, 2023

Obituary For Rita Gwen Downs Rita Gwen Downs, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 29, 1956, in Woodstock, VA, the daughter of Dean and Mary Poe, who preceded her in death.

On June 13, 1981, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to David...

Joseph Paul Gibson

Joseph Paul Gibson

Dec 22, 2023

Obituary For Joseph Paul Gibson Joseph Paul Gibson, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 6, 1963, in Sedalia, the son of William and Hisae Gibson.

On May 9, 2009, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sandra Gayelene Butler, who resides in the...

Nina K. Scroggins

Nina K. Scroggins

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Nina K. Scroggins Nina K. Scroggins, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on September 13, 1959, in Paola, KS, the daughter of Charles A. Couchman Sr. and Dorothy A. (Walters) Couchman, who preceded her in death.

Nina worked as a ward clerk at Bothwell Regional...

Roy E. Paxton Sr.

Roy E. Paxton Sr.

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Roy E. Paxton Sr. Roy E. Paxton Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 11, 1939, in Sedalia, the son of Alfred F. Paxton and Jewel (Woolery) Paxton, who preceded him in death.

On May 10, 1960, in Sedalia, he was united in...

Frances A. Summers

Frances A. Summers

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Frances A. Summers Frances A. Summers, 99, of Sedalia, passed away on December 21, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on October 5, 1924, in Sedalia, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Weaver) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On February 5, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

Nancy Eileen Agnitsch

Nancy Eileen Agnitsch

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Eileen Agnitsch Nancy Eileen Agnitsch, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.

She was born on January 25, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of George Mootz and Alice (Meyer) Mootz, who preceded her in death.

She grew up in Iowa and moved to Sedalia...

Hillory Arlen Joy

Hillory Arlen Joy

Dec 20, 2023

Obituary For Hillory Arlen Joy Hillory Arlen Joy, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Boone Hospital. He was born to Charles H Joy and Pauline Georgia Howard on September 11, 1931, in Urich, MO.

Hillory graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1949. He continued his education at the University of Missouri until 1950, when he enlisted into the...

Essie Mae Williams

Essie Mae Williams

Dec 19, 2023

Obituary For Essie Mae Williams Essie Mae Williams, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 12, 1931, in Bowdon, GA, the daughter of Lee Stephens and Verlie Sims, who preceded her in death. She was one of 13...

Rosemary Kathleen Hopper

Rosemary Kathleen Hopper

Jan 21, 2024

Obituary For Rosemary Kathleen Hopper Rosemary Kathleen Hopper, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Philip Clement Jeffers and Julia Eileen (Burke) Jeffers, who preceded her in death.

On May 1, 1976, in San Antonio,...

Bruce Dee Snyder

Bruce Dee Snyder

Jan 21, 2024

Obituary For Bruce Dee Snyder Bruce Dee Snyder, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Warsaw, Benton, Missouri. Bruce was born on April 26, 1941, to Nathaniel James and Dora Laughter Snyder in Ogden, Weber, Utah.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his life and served in many different...

Jack Anthony Richardson

Jack Anthony Richardson

Jan 16, 2024

Obituary For Jack Anthony Richardson Jack Anthony Richardson, 59, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Clinton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1964, in Lexington, MO, the son of Charles Lee Richardson, who preceded him in death, and Erma Jean (Harrison) Richardson, who resides in Higginsville, MO.

Jack was a...

June Doris Depew

June Doris Depew

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For June Doris Depew June Doris Depew, 97, of Sedalia, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Sedalia in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Albion, NE, the daughter of Ira Headley and Leola (Renken) Headley, who preceded her in death.

June spent her early childhood days in the Sandhills of...

Linda Kay Turner

Linda Kay Turner

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For Linda Kay Turner Linda Kay Turner, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 28, 1956, in Piqua, OH, the daughter of William A. Ison and Estelle (Adkins) Ison Moon, who preceded her in death.

On March 17, 1974, in Fairborn, OH, she was united in marriage...

Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek

Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek

Jan 12, 2024

Obituary For Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek Arnold Eugene "Jim" Peek, 83, of Sedalia, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in Sedalia, surrounded by family. He was born on August 10, 1940, in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Louis Priesmeyer and Nancy Peek, who preceded him in death.

On December 1, 1970, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Robert G. Reed

Robert G. Reed

Jan 9, 2024

Obituary For Robert G. Reed Robert G. Reed, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 21, 1941, in Scottsbluff, NE.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Lisa Kay Swords

Lisa Kay Swords

Jan 7, 2024

Obituary For Lisa Kay Swords Lisa Kay Swords, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on July 31, 1955, in Bourne, MA, the daughter of Clarence Ray "Sonny" Broyles and Marylu Logan, who preceded her in death.

On December 31, 1992, in Sedalia,...

Floyd E. Stevenson

Floyd E. Stevenson

Jan 2, 2024

Obituary For Floyd E. Stevenson Floyd E. Stevenson, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 25, 1929, in Sedalia, the son of Lee J. Stevenson and Bessie Lee (Miller) Stevenson, who preceded him in death.

On May 17, 1950, in Sedalia, he was united...

Anne Cheney Randa

Anne Cheney Randa

Dec 29, 2023

Obituary For Anne Cheney Randa It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Cheney Randa, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and cherished friend, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the age of 84.

Anne Cheney Randa was born on March 16, 1939, in Kettering, Northampton, to Maisie and Ralph Cheney. She was a loving Mother, devoted...

Serafima Kavtya

Serafima Kavtya

Dec 28, 2023

Obituary For Serafima Kavtya Serafima Kavtya, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on January 20, 1928, in Chuvashia, Russia (USSR) the daughter of Andrey and Yekaterina Vasilev, who preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Rea...

Joetta G. Fisher

Joetta G. Fisher

Dec 28, 2023

Obituary For Joetta G. Fisher Joetta G. Fisher, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

A celebration gathering with family and friends will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Burns Freewill Baptist Church, 207 E. Pettis, Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea...

Rita Gwen Downs

Rita Gwen Downs

Dec 23, 2023

Obituary For Rita Gwen Downs Rita Gwen Downs, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 29, 1956, in Woodstock, VA, the daughter of Dean and Mary Poe, who preceded her in death.

On June 13, 1981, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to David...

Joseph Paul Gibson

Joseph Paul Gibson

Dec 22, 2023

Obituary For Joseph Paul Gibson Joseph Paul Gibson, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 6, 1963, in Sedalia, the son of William and Hisae Gibson.

On May 9, 2009, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sandra Gayelene Butler, who resides in the...

Nina K. Scroggins

Nina K. Scroggins

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Nina K. Scroggins Nina K. Scroggins, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on September 13, 1959, in Paola, KS, the daughter of Charles A. Couchman Sr. and Dorothy A. (Walters) Couchman, who preceded her in death.

Nina worked as a ward clerk at Bothwell Regional...

Roy E. Paxton Sr.

Roy E. Paxton Sr.

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Roy E. Paxton Sr. Roy E. Paxton Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 11, 1939, in Sedalia, the son of Alfred F. Paxton and Jewel (Woolery) Paxton, who preceded him in death.

On May 10, 1960, in Sedalia, he was united in...

Frances A. Summers

Frances A. Summers

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Frances A. Summers Frances A. Summers, 99, of Sedalia, passed away on December 21, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on October 5, 1924, in Sedalia, the daughter of Glenn Lemmon and Anna Marie (Weaver) Lemmon, who preceded her in death.

On February 5, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

Nancy Eileen Agnitsch

Nancy Eileen Agnitsch

Dec 21, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Eileen Agnitsch Nancy Eileen Agnitsch, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.

She was born on January 25, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of George Mootz and Alice (Meyer) Mootz, who preceded her in death.

She grew up in Iowa and moved to Sedalia...

Hillory Arlen Joy

Hillory Arlen Joy

Dec 20, 2023

Obituary For Hillory Arlen Joy Hillory Arlen Joy, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Boone Hospital. He was born to Charles H Joy and Pauline Georgia Howard on September 11, 1931, in Urich, MO.

Hillory graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1949. He continued his education at the University of Missouri until 1950, when he enlisted into the...

Essie Mae Williams

Essie Mae Williams

Dec 19, 2023

Obituary For Essie Mae Williams Essie Mae Williams, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 12, 1931, in Bowdon, GA, the daughter of Lee Stephens and Verlie Sims, who preceded her in death. She was one of 13...