Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Jack Louis Menges

Jack Louis Menges

Jun 22, 2023

Obituary For Jack Louis Menges Jack Louis Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Wichita, KS, the son of Louis Henry Menges and Julia Ellen Hughes, who preceded him in death.

On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL., he was...

Wilma Jean Hale

Wilma Jean Hale

Jun 20, 2023

Obituary For Wilma Jean Hale Wilma Jean Hale, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 19, 1947, in Arkansas City, KS, the daughter of Paul Banister and Cora (Stephens) Banister, who preceded her in death.

On July 18, 1986, in Hominy, OK, she...

Jerry D. White

Jerry D. White

Jun 18, 2023

Obituary For Jerry D. White Jerry D. White, 75 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Four Season Living Center, in Sedalia.The family will have a celebration of life gathering at a later dateCremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

John Lelland Baron

John Lelland Baron

Jun 18, 2023

Obituary For John Lelland Baron John Lelland Baron, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. He was born on October 18, 1934, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Clayton A. Baron and Marcella M. (Mann) Regnier, who preceded him in death.

John served our country honorably in...

Lennie F. Riddle

Lennie F. Riddle

Jun 14, 2023

Obituary For Lennie F. Riddle Lennie F. Riddle, 94 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Sedalia, Missouri.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

George Thomas Crafton

George Thomas Crafton

Jun 13, 2023

Obituary For George Thomas Crafton George Thomas Crafton, 84, of Sedalia passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Country Club Care Center of Warrensburg. He was born in Sedalia on April 21, 1939, the son of Raymond T Crafton and Georgia M. Wolkey, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Phebe (Brown) Crafton on...

Martha Sue Dhority-Petree

Martha Sue Dhority-Petree

Jun 12, 2023

Obituary For Martha Sue Dhority-Petree Martha Sue Dhority-Petree, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Keiser, AR, the daughter of Ollie and Estelle Dhority, who preceded her in death.

In September 2002, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to Eddie Amos...

Susan Diane Young

Susan Diane Young

Jun 10, 2023

Obituary For Susan Diane Young Susan "Suzie" Diane Young, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 12, 1966, in Sedalia, the daughter of Frankie Joe Young and Lula Mae Dean (Reed) Young, who preceded her in death.

On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, MO,...

Shirley Diann Rollings

Shirley Diann Rollings

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Shirley Diann Rollings Shirley Diann Rollings, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Primrose Retirement Community in Sedalia. She was born on November 8, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Marvin Emry Rollings and Grace Loraine (Schneider) Rollings, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a 1978 graduate of Smithton High School and...

Linda Sue Saylor

Linda Sue Saylor

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Linda Sue Saylor Linda Sue Saylor, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1944, in Paris, TX, the daughter of Russell C Craig and Katherine (Baird) Craig, who preceded her in death.

On November 19, 1982, in Longview, TX, she...

Edna F. Barnes

Edna F. Barnes

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Edna F. Barnes Edna F Barnes, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Warrensburg Manor in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on December 6, 1931, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Gehlken and Lula (Williams) Gehlken, who preceded her in death.

On September 23, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Christy Lee Templemire

Christy Lee Templemire

Jun 5, 2023

Obituary For Christy Lee Templemire Christy Lee Templemire, 40, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 21, 1982, in Sedalia, the daughter of Kathy Templemire and Chris McFail, who reside in Sedalia.

Christy came into everyone's life a little earlier than expected, being nearly two months premature. After spending some...

James Lawrence Mowrey

James Lawrence Mowrey

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For James Lawrence Mowrey James Lawrence Mowrey, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Tampa, FL, the son of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie June (Aultman) Mowrey, who preceded him in death.

James served his country honorably in the United...

Nancy Kay Paxton

Nancy Kay Paxton

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Kay Paxton Nancy Kay Paxton, 75, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on February 29, 1948, in Bahner, MO, the daughter of Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner, who preceded her in death.

Nancy grew up working on her parent's...

Lilyan June Barnes

Lilyan June Barnes

Jun 2, 2023

Obituary For Lilyan June Barnes Lilyan June (Summa) Barnes, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Albany, Missouri, died on her 97th birthday, June 2, 2023. “June” Summa was born on June 2, 1926, in rural Gentry County. She was the daughter of Buel “Doc” Summa and Beryl (Wayman) Summa.

June attended country schools (Pin Hook and Pleasant Valley) north of Albany...

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

May 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Anne Viernes Elizabeth Anne Viernes, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on August 27, 1942, in Forest, MS, the daughter of John Putnam and Mary Gilinsky.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donna Jean Miles

Donna Jean Miles

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Donna Jean Miles Donna Jean Miles, 71 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.A private family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Sedalia.

Lucille M. Meyers

Lucille M. Meyers

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Lucille M. Meyers Lucille M. Meyers, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 11, 1925, in Sedalia, the daughter of Leonard Shepard and Anna (Carlson) Shepard, who preceded her in death.

On May 14, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Ramon Phillip Alarcon Ramon Phillip Alarcon, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Sunnyvale, CA, the son of Jose and Delores Alarcon, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1974, in Grants, NM., he was united in marriage to Carol...

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Nilda Eugenia Ramirez With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nilda Eugenia Ramirez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born in Cuba (Colon), Nilda and her husband, Humberto,...

Jack Louis Menges

Jack Louis Menges

Jun 22, 2023

Obituary For Jack Louis Menges Jack Louis Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Wichita, KS, the son of Louis Henry Menges and Julia Ellen Hughes, who preceded him in death.

On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL., he was...

Wilma Jean Hale

Wilma Jean Hale

Jun 20, 2023

Obituary For Wilma Jean Hale Wilma Jean Hale, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 19, 1947, in Arkansas City, KS, the daughter of Paul Banister and Cora (Stephens) Banister, who preceded her in death.

On July 18, 1986, in Hominy, OK, she...

Jerry D. White

Jerry D. White

Jun 18, 2023

Obituary For Jerry D. White Jerry D. White, 75 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Four Season Living Center, in Sedalia.The family will have a celebration of life gathering at a later dateCremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

John Lelland Baron

John Lelland Baron

Jun 18, 2023

Obituary For John Lelland Baron John Lelland Baron, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. He was born on October 18, 1934, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Clayton A. Baron and Marcella M. (Mann) Regnier, who preceded him in death.

John served our country honorably in...

Lennie F. Riddle

Lennie F. Riddle

Jun 14, 2023

Obituary For Lennie F. Riddle Lennie F. Riddle, 94 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Sedalia, Missouri.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

George Thomas Crafton

George Thomas Crafton

Jun 13, 2023

Obituary For George Thomas Crafton George Thomas Crafton, 84, of Sedalia passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Country Club Care Center of Warrensburg. He was born in Sedalia on April 21, 1939, the son of Raymond T Crafton and Georgia M. Wolkey, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Phebe (Brown) Crafton on...

Martha Sue Dhority-Petree

Martha Sue Dhority-Petree

Jun 12, 2023

Obituary For Martha Sue Dhority-Petree Martha Sue Dhority-Petree, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Keiser, AR, the daughter of Ollie and Estelle Dhority, who preceded her in death.

In September 2002, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to Eddie Amos...

Susan Diane Young

Susan Diane Young

Jun 10, 2023

Obituary For Susan Diane Young Susan "Suzie" Diane Young, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 12, 1966, in Sedalia, the daughter of Frankie Joe Young and Lula Mae Dean (Reed) Young, who preceded her in death.

On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, MO,...

Shirley Diann Rollings

Shirley Diann Rollings

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Shirley Diann Rollings Shirley Diann Rollings, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Primrose Retirement Community in Sedalia. She was born on November 8, 1959, in Sedalia, the daughter of Marvin Emry Rollings and Grace Loraine (Schneider) Rollings, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a 1978 graduate of Smithton High School and...

Linda Sue Saylor

Linda Sue Saylor

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Linda Sue Saylor Linda Sue Saylor, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1944, in Paris, TX, the daughter of Russell C Craig and Katherine (Baird) Craig, who preceded her in death.

On November 19, 1982, in Longview, TX, she...

Edna F. Barnes

Edna F. Barnes

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary For Edna F. Barnes Edna F Barnes, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Warrensburg Manor in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on December 6, 1931, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Joseph Gehlken and Lula (Williams) Gehlken, who preceded her in death.

On September 23, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Christy Lee Templemire

Christy Lee Templemire

Jun 5, 2023

Obituary For Christy Lee Templemire Christy Lee Templemire, 40, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 21, 1982, in Sedalia, the daughter of Kathy Templemire and Chris McFail, who reside in Sedalia.

Christy came into everyone's life a little earlier than expected, being nearly two months premature. After spending some...

James Lawrence Mowrey

James Lawrence Mowrey

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For James Lawrence Mowrey James Lawrence Mowrey, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Tampa, FL, the son of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie June (Aultman) Mowrey, who preceded him in death.

James served his country honorably in the United...

Nancy Kay Paxton

Nancy Kay Paxton

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Kay Paxton Nancy Kay Paxton, 75, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on February 29, 1948, in Bahner, MO, the daughter of Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner, who preceded her in death.

Nancy grew up working on her parent's...

Lilyan June Barnes

Lilyan June Barnes

Jun 2, 2023

Obituary For Lilyan June Barnes Lilyan June (Summa) Barnes, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Albany, Missouri, died on her 97th birthday, June 2, 2023. “June” Summa was born on June 2, 1926, in rural Gentry County. She was the daughter of Buel “Doc” Summa and Beryl (Wayman) Summa.

June attended country schools (Pin Hook and Pleasant Valley) north of Albany...

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

May 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Anne Viernes Elizabeth Anne Viernes, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on August 27, 1942, in Forest, MS, the daughter of John Putnam and Mary Gilinsky.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donna Jean Miles

Donna Jean Miles

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Donna Jean Miles Donna Jean Miles, 71 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.A private family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Sedalia.

Lucille M. Meyers

Lucille M. Meyers

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Lucille M. Meyers Lucille M. Meyers, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 11, 1925, in Sedalia, the daughter of Leonard Shepard and Anna (Carlson) Shepard, who preceded her in death.

On May 14, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Ramon Phillip Alarcon Ramon Phillip Alarcon, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Sunnyvale, CA, the son of Jose and Delores Alarcon, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1974, in Grants, NM., he was united in marriage to Carol...

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Nilda Eugenia Ramirez With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nilda Eugenia Ramirez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born in Cuba (Colon), Nilda and her husband, Humberto,...