Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr.

J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

Obituary For J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr. J.C. “Butch” Wells Jr (75) of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family and friends. He was born December 15, 1947, in Lubbock, TX, to Inez and JC Wells, both of whom preceded him in death.

Butch grew up in Lubbock, graduated from Lubbock High,...

Norman L. Dial

Norman L. Dial

Aug 27, 2023

Obituary For Norman L. Dial Norman L. Dial, 83, of Nelson, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Legendary Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on August 8, 1940, in Blackwater, MO, the son of Edgar L. Dial and Cecil N. (Cureton) Dial, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1958, in Memorial...

Ada Leona Walters

Ada Leona Walters

Aug 27, 2023

Obituary For Ada Leona Walters Ada Leona Walters, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on July 3, 1940, in Hanford, CA, the daughter of Roy Dillon and Dolly (Marquess) Dillon, who preceded her in death.

In January of 1963, she was united in marriage to...

Joanna "Jodi Or Jo Jo" Blundell

Joanna "Jodi Or Jo Jo" Blundell

Aug 25, 2023

Obituary For JoAnna "Jodi or Jo Jo" Blundell JoAnna "Jodi or Jo Jo" Blundell passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Warsaw Health and Rehab. She was born in Omaha, NE, to Elmer Irving Jespersen and Betty Jean (Jacobson) Jespersen on September 5, 1961.

She had a rough start as a child and had to wear a brace...

Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy

Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy

Aug 22, 2023

Obituary For Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy Our father, Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy was born in the village of Pasat the region of Balta/Odessa, on the 22nd of October 1934 to Ivan and Agatha Makovskiy. It was a large family and one of the first families in the village to come to know God. Our father had 3 sisters, Lena who preceded him...

Rickey Joseph Kabler

Rickey Joseph Kabler

Aug 21, 2023

Obituary For Rickey Joseph Kabler Rickey Joseph Kabler, 66, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Joseph Kabler and Evelyn (Kaiser) Kabler, who preceded him in death.

Rickey, more commonly known as Rick, grew up in...

David Ricky Bowman Sr.

David Ricky Bowman Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Obituary For David Ricky Bowman Sr. David Ricky Bowman Sr., 71, of Versailles, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Versailles.

He was born on May 4, 1952 in Kingsville, MO.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Amanda Michelle May

Amanda Michelle May

Aug 18, 2023

Obituary For Amanda Michelle May Amanda Michelle May, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1982, the daughter of Lindal and Marilyn (Hancock) Grechus, who reside in Sedalia.

On March 10, 2012, she was united in marriage to Heath Daniel May, who resides in the home.

Besides...

Nancy Jo Gee

Nancy Jo Gee

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Jo Gee Nancy Jo Gee, 82, of Fortuna, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on November 4, 1940, in Little Blue, MO, the daughter of Clarence Claus Henry Ficken Sr. and Bernice Thelma (Wehmeyer) Ficken, who preceded her in death.

Nancy was raised...

Randall Theodore Blankenship

Randall Theodore Blankenship

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary For Randall Theodore Blankenship Randall Theodore Blankenship, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 14, 1936, in Squire, WV, the son of Calvin Crocket Blankenship and Nellie Jane (Davis) Blankenship, who preceded him in death.

On April 4, 1959, in Lebanon, VA, he was united in marriage...

Paul Raymond Neitzert

Paul Raymond Neitzert

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary For Paul Raymond Neitzert Paul Raymond Neitzert, 94, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 11, 1929, in Rural Pettis Co., MO, the son of Raymond Davis Neitzert and Avis Mildred (Hill) Neitzert, who preceded him in...

Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary For Valentina Shevchenko Valentina Shevchenko, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, with Pastor Sergey Balkan officiating.

Richard Alan Purvis

Richard Alan Purvis

Aug 8, 2023

Obituary For Richard Alan Purvis Richard "Rick" Alan Purvis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 24, 1953, in Kirksville, MO, the son of William Roscoe Purvis and Dora Dean Penny, who preceded him in death.

On October 27, 1974, at the Downing Baptist...

Violet E. Murray

Violet E. Murray

Aug 8, 2023

Obituary For Violet E. Murray Violet E. Murray, 96, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1927, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Arthur L. Griffitts and Alma Molloy, who preceded her in death.

On September 10, 1945, in La Monte, MO, she...

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Aug 5, 2023

Obituary For Forest Andrew Franklin Allen Forest Andrew Franklin Allen, 85, of Smithton, passed away on August 5, 2023, at his home in Smithton, Missouri. He was born on May 23, 1938, in Pioneer, MO, the son of Walter L. Allen and Bertha Ann (Elbert) Allen, who preceded him in death.

On October 4, 1959, in Aurora, MO, he was...

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Fischbach Elizabeth Ann Fischbach, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of John Stanley Haas and Gertrude Christine (James) Haas, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to George...

Rhonda Burch

Rhonda Burch

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Rhonda Burch Rhonda Burch, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Perry Burch, of Sedalia; four children, Cynthia, Katrina, Rachel, and Andrea; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Rhoda and Marion Newman, Rhonda was...

Laura Fay Roach

Laura Fay Roach

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Laura Fay Roach Laura Fay Roach, 72 of Marshall, MO, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home in Marshall.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Jason Keith Rowlette Jason Keith Rowlette, 46, of Lee's Summit, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on November 11, 1976, in Sedalia, the son of William Edward Rowlette Jr., who preceded him in death, and Alma Jean McFail, who resides in Otterville.

On March 11, 2000, in...

Ruth A. Mather

Ruth A. Mather

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary For Ruth A. Mather Ruth A. Mather, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1956, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of Walter John Wright, who preceded her in death, and Anna Marie (Hughes), who resides in Sedalia.

On March 13, 1995, in Honolulu, HI,...

J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr.

J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

Obituary For J.C. "Butch" Wells Jr. J.C. “Butch” Wells Jr (75) of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family and friends. He was born December 15, 1947, in Lubbock, TX, to Inez and JC Wells, both of whom preceded him in death.

Butch grew up in Lubbock, graduated from Lubbock High,...

Norman L. Dial

Norman L. Dial

Aug 27, 2023

Obituary For Norman L. Dial Norman L. Dial, 83, of Nelson, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Legendary Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on August 8, 1940, in Blackwater, MO, the son of Edgar L. Dial and Cecil N. (Cureton) Dial, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1958, in Memorial...

Ada Leona Walters

Ada Leona Walters

Aug 27, 2023

Obituary For Ada Leona Walters Ada Leona Walters, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on July 3, 1940, in Hanford, CA, the daughter of Roy Dillon and Dolly (Marquess) Dillon, who preceded her in death.

In January of 1963, she was united in marriage to...

Joanna "Jodi Or Jo Jo" Blundell

Joanna "Jodi Or Jo Jo" Blundell

Aug 25, 2023

Obituary For JoAnna "Jodi or Jo Jo" Blundell JoAnna "Jodi or Jo Jo" Blundell passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Warsaw Health and Rehab. She was born in Omaha, NE, to Elmer Irving Jespersen and Betty Jean (Jacobson) Jespersen on September 5, 1961.

She had a rough start as a child and had to wear a brace...

Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy

Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy

Aug 22, 2023

Obituary For Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy Our father, Nikolay Ivanovich Makovskiy was born in the village of Pasat the region of Balta/Odessa, on the 22nd of October 1934 to Ivan and Agatha Makovskiy. It was a large family and one of the first families in the village to come to know God. Our father had 3 sisters, Lena who preceded him...

Rickey Joseph Kabler

Rickey Joseph Kabler

Aug 21, 2023

Obituary For Rickey Joseph Kabler Rickey Joseph Kabler, 66, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Joseph Kabler and Evelyn (Kaiser) Kabler, who preceded him in death.

Rickey, more commonly known as Rick, grew up in...

David Ricky Bowman Sr.

David Ricky Bowman Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Obituary For David Ricky Bowman Sr. David Ricky Bowman Sr., 71, of Versailles, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Versailles.

He was born on May 4, 1952 in Kingsville, MO.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Amanda Michelle May

Amanda Michelle May

Aug 18, 2023

Obituary For Amanda Michelle May Amanda Michelle May, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1982, the daughter of Lindal and Marilyn (Hancock) Grechus, who reside in Sedalia.

On March 10, 2012, she was united in marriage to Heath Daniel May, who resides in the home.

Besides...

Nancy Jo Gee

Nancy Jo Gee

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Jo Gee Nancy Jo Gee, 82, of Fortuna, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on November 4, 1940, in Little Blue, MO, the daughter of Clarence Claus Henry Ficken Sr. and Bernice Thelma (Wehmeyer) Ficken, who preceded her in death.

Nancy was raised...

Randall Theodore Blankenship

Randall Theodore Blankenship

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary For Randall Theodore Blankenship Randall Theodore Blankenship, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 14, 1936, in Squire, WV, the son of Calvin Crocket Blankenship and Nellie Jane (Davis) Blankenship, who preceded him in death.

On April 4, 1959, in Lebanon, VA, he was united in marriage...

Paul Raymond Neitzert

Paul Raymond Neitzert

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary For Paul Raymond Neitzert Paul Raymond Neitzert, 94, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 11, 1929, in Rural Pettis Co., MO, the son of Raymond Davis Neitzert and Avis Mildred (Hill) Neitzert, who preceded him in...

Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary For Valentina Shevchenko Valentina Shevchenko, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, with Pastor Sergey Balkan officiating.

Richard Alan Purvis

Richard Alan Purvis

Aug 8, 2023

Obituary For Richard Alan Purvis Richard "Rick" Alan Purvis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 24, 1953, in Kirksville, MO, the son of William Roscoe Purvis and Dora Dean Penny, who preceded him in death.

On October 27, 1974, at the Downing Baptist...

Violet E. Murray

Violet E. Murray

Aug 8, 2023

Obituary For Violet E. Murray Violet E. Murray, 96, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1927, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Arthur L. Griffitts and Alma Molloy, who preceded her in death.

On September 10, 1945, in La Monte, MO, she...

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Aug 5, 2023

Obituary For Forest Andrew Franklin Allen Forest Andrew Franklin Allen, 85, of Smithton, passed away on August 5, 2023, at his home in Smithton, Missouri. He was born on May 23, 1938, in Pioneer, MO, the son of Walter L. Allen and Bertha Ann (Elbert) Allen, who preceded him in death.

On October 4, 1959, in Aurora, MO, he was...

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Fischbach Elizabeth Ann Fischbach, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of John Stanley Haas and Gertrude Christine (James) Haas, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to George...

Rhonda Burch

Rhonda Burch

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Rhonda Burch Rhonda Burch, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Perry Burch, of Sedalia; four children, Cynthia, Katrina, Rachel, and Andrea; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Rhoda and Marion Newman, Rhonda was...

Laura Fay Roach

Laura Fay Roach

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Laura Fay Roach Laura Fay Roach, 72 of Marshall, MO, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home in Marshall.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Jason Keith Rowlette Jason Keith Rowlette, 46, of Lee's Summit, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on November 11, 1976, in Sedalia, the son of William Edward Rowlette Jr., who preceded him in death, and Alma Jean McFail, who resides in Otterville.

On March 11, 2000, in...

Ruth A. Mather

Ruth A. Mather

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary For Ruth A. Mather Ruth A. Mather, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1956, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of Walter John Wright, who preceded her in death, and Anna Marie (Hughes), who resides in Sedalia.

On March 13, 1995, in Honolulu, HI,...