Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Christopher Ray Bennett

Christopher Ray Bennett

Mar 29, 2023

Obituary For Christopher Ray Bennett Christopher Ray Bennett, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born on December 22, 1991, in Denver, CO, the son of Phillip Morris, of Commerce City, CO, and Sarah and Richard (Bennett) Martin, of Sedalia.

Christopher loved being outside. Anything with nature he loved as...

Richard A. Jones

Richard A. Jones

Mar 28, 2023

Obituary For Richard A. Jones Richard A. Jones, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on March 27, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Daniel R. Jones and Frances L. (Paxton) Jones, who preceded him in death.

Richard was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Kathryn Lucille Tucker

Kathryn Lucille Tucker

Mar 27, 2023

Obituary For Kathryn Lucille Tucker Kathryn Lucille Tucker, 74 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Sedalia.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date at the Antioch Fellowship Church.

Nancy J. Welch

Nancy J. Welch

Mar 22, 2023

Obituary For Nancy J. Welch Nancy J. Welch, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 1, 1949, in Lee's Summit, MO, the daughter of Walter A. Pickard and Ella E. (Harris) Pickard and stepdaughter to Adolph Ficken, who all preceded her in death.

On May 6, 1966, in Independence, MO,...

Bill Joe Griffith Sr.

Bill Joe Griffith Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

Obituary For Bill Joe Griffith Sr. Bill Joe Griffith Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Tipton Oaks Nursing Home in Tipton, MO. He was born on March 2, 1939, in Sedalia, a son of Loren V. and Henrietta M. (Moon) Griffith, who preceded him in death.

On March 6, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Marlin Lee Dedrick

Marlin Lee Dedrick

Mar 12, 2023

Obituary For Marlin Lee Dedrick Marlin Lee Dedrick, 67 of Longwood, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Gloria Meyer

Gloria Meyer

Mar 11, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Meyer Gloria Meyer, 68 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Sedalia.

Neala Vanbaale

Neala Vanbaale

Mar 11, 2023

Obituary For Neala VanBaale Neala VanBaale, 66, of Cave Springs, AR, formerly of Sedalia, MO, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Neala was born in Sedalia, MO, on March 13, 1956, the daughter of Russell (Neal) and Elsie Janney. She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School and attended State Fair Community College, where she obtained a...

Carlton Lee Hamilton I

Carlton Lee Hamilton I

Mar 10, 2023

Obituary For Carlton Lee Hamilton I Carlton Lee Hamilton I, 76, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on September 11, 1946, in Bryan, TX, the son of Lee and Erma (Grubbs) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.

Carlton loved spending time with his children and...

Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams

Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams

Mar 7, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams Robert Warren Williams "Robbie," 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on March 7, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1963, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Carter Williams and Joyce Irene (Williams) Williams, who preceded him in death.

Robbie was raised in Green Ridge, MO. Later he moved to Sedalia...

Janice D. Barton

Janice D. Barton

Mar 4, 2023

Obituary For Janice D. Barton Janice Dean Barton, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Crane, MO, the daughter of John S. Steele and Willa Dean (Metcalf) Steele, who preceded her in death.

Janice grew up on a farm with her parents, 3 brothers and a...

Lloyd George Forbes

Lloyd George Forbes

Mar 4, 2023

Obituary For Lloyd George Forbes Lloyd George Forbes, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his daughter's home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Sedalia. He was born on December 10, 1932, in Beaman, MO, the son of Nile Lee Forbes and Mary Louise Griffing, who preceded him in death.

On January 5, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, he was united...

Jesse Cole Vannoy

Jesse Cole Vannoy

Feb 28, 2023

Obituary For Jesse Cole Vannoy Jesse Cole Vannoy, 40, of Sweet Springs, MO, formerly of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1982, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Donald Wayne Vannoy, who preceded him in death, and Cynthia (Carver) and Mark Limback, who resides in Warsaw, MO.

On July...

Larry Joe Eckles

Larry Joe Eckles

Feb 27, 2023

Obituary For Larry Joe Eckles Larry Joe Eckles, 63, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Levering Regional Health Care Center in Hannibal, MO.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Larry Dean Priesmeyer

Larry Dean Priesmeyer

Feb 23, 2023

Obituary For Larry Dean Priesmeyer Larry Dean Priesmeyer, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 14, 1959 in Sedalia, the son of Louis Priesmeyer and Cora (Peek) Priesmeyer, who preceded him in death.

In January of 1997, Larry met his life companion, Jarrod Crook, who...

Debra Lynn Edwards

Debra Lynn Edwards

Feb 23, 2023

Obituary For Debra Lynn Edwards Debra Lynn Edwards, 70, of Otterville, MO, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her daughter's home in Otterville. She was born on November 28, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles T. Corson and Anna Belle (Estes) Corson, who preceded her in death.

On May 22, 1971, in Otterville, MO, she was united in...

Irene Lucille Viebrock

Irene Lucille Viebrock

Feb 19, 2023

Obituary For Irene Lucille Viebrock Irene Lucille Viebrock, 87, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born on November 26, 1935, in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Clyde Hunter and Florence (English) Hunter, who preceded her in death.

In April of 1982, she was united in marriage to Wayne W...

Christopher David Paul

Christopher David Paul

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Christopher David Paul Christopher David Paul, 31, of Sedalia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, almost three years after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. He was born on July 30, 1991, in Santa Barbara, CA, the son of David G. Paul and Judith A....

Sharon M. Condon

Sharon M. Condon

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Sharon M. Condon Sharon M. Condon, 80 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Siloam Springs, AR.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Charles William Stetzenbach

Charles William Stetzenbach

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Charles William Stetzenbach Charles William Stetzenbach, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1935, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Frances and Mary Violet Stetzenbach, who preceded him in death.

On November 9, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, he was...

Christopher Ray Bennett

Christopher Ray Bennett

Mar 29, 2023

Obituary For Christopher Ray Bennett Christopher Ray Bennett, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born on December 22, 1991, in Denver, CO, the son of Phillip Morris, of Commerce City, CO, and Sarah and Richard (Bennett) Martin, of Sedalia.

Christopher loved being outside. Anything with nature he loved as...

Richard A. Jones

Richard A. Jones

Mar 28, 2023

Obituary For Richard A. Jones Richard A. Jones, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on March 27, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Daniel R. Jones and Frances L. (Paxton) Jones, who preceded him in death.

Richard was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Kathryn Lucille Tucker

Kathryn Lucille Tucker

Mar 27, 2023

Obituary For Kathryn Lucille Tucker Kathryn Lucille Tucker, 74 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Sedalia.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date at the Antioch Fellowship Church.

Nancy J. Welch

Nancy J. Welch

Mar 22, 2023

Obituary For Nancy J. Welch Nancy J. Welch, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 1, 1949, in Lee's Summit, MO, the daughter of Walter A. Pickard and Ella E. (Harris) Pickard and stepdaughter to Adolph Ficken, who all preceded her in death.

On May 6, 1966, in Independence, MO,...

Bill Joe Griffith Sr.

Bill Joe Griffith Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

Obituary For Bill Joe Griffith Sr. Bill Joe Griffith Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Tipton Oaks Nursing Home in Tipton, MO. He was born on March 2, 1939, in Sedalia, a son of Loren V. and Henrietta M. (Moon) Griffith, who preceded him in death.

On March 6, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Marlin Lee Dedrick

Marlin Lee Dedrick

Mar 12, 2023

Obituary For Marlin Lee Dedrick Marlin Lee Dedrick, 67 of Longwood, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Gloria Meyer

Gloria Meyer

Mar 11, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Meyer Gloria Meyer, 68 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Sedalia.

Neala Vanbaale

Neala Vanbaale

Mar 11, 2023

Obituary For Neala VanBaale Neala VanBaale, 66, of Cave Springs, AR, formerly of Sedalia, MO, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Neala was born in Sedalia, MO, on March 13, 1956, the daughter of Russell (Neal) and Elsie Janney. She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School and attended State Fair Community College, where she obtained a...

Carlton Lee Hamilton I

Carlton Lee Hamilton I

Mar 10, 2023

Obituary For Carlton Lee Hamilton I Carlton Lee Hamilton I, 76, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on September 11, 1946, in Bryan, TX, the son of Lee and Erma (Grubbs) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.

Carlton loved spending time with his children and...

Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams

Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams

Mar 7, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Robbie" Warren Williams Robert Warren Williams "Robbie," 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on March 7, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1963, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Carter Williams and Joyce Irene (Williams) Williams, who preceded him in death.

Robbie was raised in Green Ridge, MO. Later he moved to Sedalia...

Janice D. Barton

Janice D. Barton

Mar 4, 2023

Obituary For Janice D. Barton Janice Dean Barton, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Crane, MO, the daughter of John S. Steele and Willa Dean (Metcalf) Steele, who preceded her in death.

Janice grew up on a farm with her parents, 3 brothers and a...

Lloyd George Forbes

Lloyd George Forbes

Mar 4, 2023

Obituary For Lloyd George Forbes Lloyd George Forbes, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his daughter's home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Sedalia. He was born on December 10, 1932, in Beaman, MO, the son of Nile Lee Forbes and Mary Louise Griffing, who preceded him in death.

On January 5, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, he was united...

Jesse Cole Vannoy

Jesse Cole Vannoy

Feb 28, 2023

Obituary For Jesse Cole Vannoy Jesse Cole Vannoy, 40, of Sweet Springs, MO, formerly of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1982, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Donald Wayne Vannoy, who preceded him in death, and Cynthia (Carver) and Mark Limback, who resides in Warsaw, MO.

On July...

Larry Joe Eckles

Larry Joe Eckles

Feb 27, 2023

Obituary For Larry Joe Eckles Larry Joe Eckles, 63, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Levering Regional Health Care Center in Hannibal, MO.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Larry Dean Priesmeyer

Larry Dean Priesmeyer

Feb 23, 2023

Obituary For Larry Dean Priesmeyer Larry Dean Priesmeyer, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 14, 1959 in Sedalia, the son of Louis Priesmeyer and Cora (Peek) Priesmeyer, who preceded him in death.

In January of 1997, Larry met his life companion, Jarrod Crook, who...

Debra Lynn Edwards

Debra Lynn Edwards

Feb 23, 2023

Obituary For Debra Lynn Edwards Debra Lynn Edwards, 70, of Otterville, MO, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her daughter's home in Otterville. She was born on November 28, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles T. Corson and Anna Belle (Estes) Corson, who preceded her in death.

On May 22, 1971, in Otterville, MO, she was united in...

Irene Lucille Viebrock

Irene Lucille Viebrock

Feb 19, 2023

Obituary For Irene Lucille Viebrock Irene Lucille Viebrock, 87, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born on November 26, 1935, in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Clyde Hunter and Florence (English) Hunter, who preceded her in death.

In April of 1982, she was united in marriage to Wayne W...

Christopher David Paul

Christopher David Paul

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Christopher David Paul Christopher David Paul, 31, of Sedalia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, almost three years after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. He was born on July 30, 1991, in Santa Barbara, CA, the son of David G. Paul and Judith A....

Sharon M. Condon

Sharon M. Condon

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Sharon M. Condon Sharon M. Condon, 80 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Siloam Springs, AR.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Charles William Stetzenbach

Charles William Stetzenbach

Feb 18, 2023

Obituary For Charles William Stetzenbach Charles William Stetzenbach, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1935, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Frances and Mary Violet Stetzenbach, who preceded him in death.

On November 9, 1963, in Sedalia, MO, he was...