Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Tony Marvin Didier

Tony Marvin Didier

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Tony Marvin Didier Tony Marvin Didier, 81, of Sedalia, loving husband and father, passed away May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

Tony was born August 18, 1941, in Fay, OK, to Hinson Walter Didier and Vasti (Jean) Sullivan Didier. He graduated from Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR, and went on to honorably serve his country...

Doris Monika Evans

Doris Monika Evans

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Doris Monika Evans Doris Monika Evans, 78, of Pilot Grove, formerly of Columbia and Sedalia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1944, to Hildegard Dietzel and Leo Praozizka in East Berlin, Germany.

Doris worked as a sewing machine mechanic for Dunbrooke Sportswear and JA Lamy Manufacturing. She...

Kevin Douglas Woolery

Kevin Douglas Woolery

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Kevin Douglas Woolery Kevin Douglas Woolery, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia He was born on November 26, 1969, in Sedalia, the son of David Walter and Jane F. Woolery.

Kevin was a 1988 Smith-Cotton graduate. He lived all his life here in Sedalia. He was...

Donald William Reid

Donald William Reid

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Donald William Reid Donald William Reid, 64, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on February 4, 1959, in Marshall, MO, the son of William and Georgia Reid.

On February 21, 1982, in Sedalia, MO., he was united in marriage to Sherry Reid, who survives of the...

Ricky W. Shackles

Ricky W. Shackles

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Ricky W. Shackles Ricky W. Shackles, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Fred Lee Shackles and Ruby Marie (Rogers) Shackles, who preceded him in death.

On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Nina Frances Hanning

Nina Frances Hanning

May 19, 2023

Obituary For Nina Frances Hanning Nina Frances Ragar Brown Hanning, age 104, of Sedalia, passed away May 19, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. She was born February 3, 1919, in the Elk Fork community, daughter of Garland H. Ragar and Minnie Mosley Ragar.

She was a lifelong resident of Pettis County and attended Bethel Country School, then moved to Owsley...

Gloria Dean Smith

Gloria Dean Smith

May 18, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Dean Smith Gloria Dean Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 2, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Roy Cramer and Helen (Korte) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She worked for the Community of Christ Church...

Carolyn Sue Fields

Carolyn Sue Fields

May 17, 2023

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Fields Carolyn Sue Fields, 80, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Angus E. Miller and Hazel I. Reno, who preceded her in death.

On June 23, 1961 in Perryville,...

Frederick Henry Heitman

Frederick Henry Heitman

May 15, 2023

Obituary For Frederick Henry Heitman Frederick Henry Heitman, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Henry Heitman and Johnnie (Bullock) Heitman, who preceded him in death.

On June 20, 2014, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Cynthia...

George Gavin White

George Gavin White

May 14, 2023

Obituary For George Gavin White George Gavin White, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Gavin George White and Anna (Saucier) White, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1983, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to...

Edna A. Klein

Edna A. Klein

May 14, 2023

Obituary For Edna A. Klein Edna A. Klein, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on February 4, 1929, near Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of John W. Brosch and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.

On September 4, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

William Logan Barlish

William Logan Barlish

May 11, 2023

Obituary For William Logan Barlish William Logan (Bill or Dubby) Barlish, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey Marion Barlish and Lillian S. Barlish, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

May 11, 2023

Obituary For Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall Calvin L. Marshall(Butch),70, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Sedalia, to Mary ‘Minnie’ Hill, who preceded him in death.

As a Smith-Cotton alum, he excelled in sports and passed...

Dorothy Mae Sharp

Dorothy Mae Sharp

May 10, 2023

Obituary For Dorothy Mae Sharp Dorothy Mae Sharp, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 16, 1963, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Eugene W. Lairmore and Patricia A. (Culbertson) Lairmore, who preceded her in death.

Dorothy worked as a nurse's aide at Rest Haven...

Anthony Jerome Townsend

Anthony Jerome Townsend

May 8, 2023

Obituary For Anthony Jerome Townsend Anthony Jerome Townsend, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at Noon. Interment will take place at a later date at the Missouri State...

Gertrude Sanders

Gertrude Sanders

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Gertrude Sanders Gertrude Sanders, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 15, 1939.

There will be a direct burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Arlyss Marie Nutsch Arlyss Marie Nutsch (née Hogan), 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. She was born on June 14th, 1941, in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Lloyd (“Doc”) Hogan and Alma Wichman Hogan, who both preceded her in death. Arlyss grew up on the family farm in Kimeo,...

Robin Lee Wallace

Robin Lee Wallace

May 6, 2023

Obituary For Robin Lee Wallace Robin Lee Wallace, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Sedalia. She was born on October 25, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of David West George, who preceded her in death, and Lois (Whitson) George, who resides in Branson, MO.

In 1983,...

Barbara Ann Hoover

Barbara Ann Hoover

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Ann Hoover Barbara Ann Hoover, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1941, in Fayette, MO, the daughter of Romie Silas Jackson and Grace Sims, who preceded her in death.

Barbara graduated Smith-Cotton High School, the class of 1959. She...

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill, 93, of Smithton, MO, went to live with Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023, with his family and Harvey by his side. He was born on January 6, 1930, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ward Reno Cranfill and Amanda Emily (Runge) Cranfill, who preceded him in death.

On December...

Tony Marvin Didier

Tony Marvin Didier

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Tony Marvin Didier Tony Marvin Didier, 81, of Sedalia, loving husband and father, passed away May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

Tony was born August 18, 1941, in Fay, OK, to Hinson Walter Didier and Vasti (Jean) Sullivan Didier. He graduated from Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR, and went on to honorably serve his country...

Doris Monika Evans

Doris Monika Evans

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Doris Monika Evans Doris Monika Evans, 78, of Pilot Grove, formerly of Columbia and Sedalia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1944, to Hildegard Dietzel and Leo Praozizka in East Berlin, Germany.

Doris worked as a sewing machine mechanic for Dunbrooke Sportswear and JA Lamy Manufacturing. She...

Kevin Douglas Woolery

Kevin Douglas Woolery

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Kevin Douglas Woolery Kevin Douglas Woolery, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia He was born on November 26, 1969, in Sedalia, the son of David Walter and Jane F. Woolery.

Kevin was a 1988 Smith-Cotton graduate. He lived all his life here in Sedalia. He was...

Donald William Reid

Donald William Reid

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Donald William Reid Donald William Reid, 64, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on February 4, 1959, in Marshall, MO, the son of William and Georgia Reid.

On February 21, 1982, in Sedalia, MO., he was united in marriage to Sherry Reid, who survives of the...

Ricky W. Shackles

Ricky W. Shackles

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Ricky W. Shackles Ricky W. Shackles, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Fred Lee Shackles and Ruby Marie (Rogers) Shackles, who preceded him in death.

On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Nina Frances Hanning

Nina Frances Hanning

May 19, 2023

Obituary For Nina Frances Hanning Nina Frances Ragar Brown Hanning, age 104, of Sedalia, passed away May 19, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. She was born February 3, 1919, in the Elk Fork community, daughter of Garland H. Ragar and Minnie Mosley Ragar.

She was a lifelong resident of Pettis County and attended Bethel Country School, then moved to Owsley...

Gloria Dean Smith

Gloria Dean Smith

May 18, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Dean Smith Gloria Dean Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 2, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Roy Cramer and Helen (Korte) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She worked for the Community of Christ Church...

Carolyn Sue Fields

Carolyn Sue Fields

May 17, 2023

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Fields Carolyn Sue Fields, 80, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Angus E. Miller and Hazel I. Reno, who preceded her in death.

On June 23, 1961 in Perryville,...

Frederick Henry Heitman

Frederick Henry Heitman

May 15, 2023

Obituary For Frederick Henry Heitman Frederick Henry Heitman, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Henry Heitman and Johnnie (Bullock) Heitman, who preceded him in death.

On June 20, 2014, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Cynthia...

George Gavin White

George Gavin White

May 14, 2023

Obituary For George Gavin White George Gavin White, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Gavin George White and Anna (Saucier) White, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1983, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to...

Edna A. Klein

Edna A. Klein

May 14, 2023

Obituary For Edna A. Klein Edna A. Klein, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on February 4, 1929, near Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of John W. Brosch and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.

On September 4, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

William Logan Barlish

William Logan Barlish

May 11, 2023

Obituary For William Logan Barlish William Logan (Bill or Dubby) Barlish, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey Marion Barlish and Lillian S. Barlish, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

May 11, 2023

Obituary For Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall Calvin L. Marshall(Butch),70, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Sedalia, to Mary ‘Minnie’ Hill, who preceded him in death.

As a Smith-Cotton alum, he excelled in sports and passed...

Dorothy Mae Sharp

Dorothy Mae Sharp

May 10, 2023

Obituary For Dorothy Mae Sharp Dorothy Mae Sharp, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 16, 1963, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Eugene W. Lairmore and Patricia A. (Culbertson) Lairmore, who preceded her in death.

Dorothy worked as a nurse's aide at Rest Haven...

Anthony Jerome Townsend

Anthony Jerome Townsend

May 8, 2023

Obituary For Anthony Jerome Townsend Anthony Jerome Townsend, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at Noon. Interment will take place at a later date at the Missouri State...

Gertrude Sanders

Gertrude Sanders

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Gertrude Sanders Gertrude Sanders, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 15, 1939.

There will be a direct burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Arlyss Marie Nutsch Arlyss Marie Nutsch (née Hogan), 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. She was born on June 14th, 1941, in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Lloyd (“Doc”) Hogan and Alma Wichman Hogan, who both preceded her in death. Arlyss grew up on the family farm in Kimeo,...

Robin Lee Wallace

Robin Lee Wallace

May 6, 2023

Obituary For Robin Lee Wallace Robin Lee Wallace, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Sedalia. She was born on October 25, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of David West George, who preceded her in death, and Lois (Whitson) George, who resides in Branson, MO.

In 1983,...

Barbara Ann Hoover

Barbara Ann Hoover

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Ann Hoover Barbara Ann Hoover, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1941, in Fayette, MO, the daughter of Romie Silas Jackson and Grace Sims, who preceded her in death.

Barbara graduated Smith-Cotton High School, the class of 1959. She...

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill, 93, of Smithton, MO, went to live with Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023, with his family and Harvey by his side. He was born on January 6, 1930, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ward Reno Cranfill and Amanda Emily (Runge) Cranfill, who preceded him in death.

On December...