Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

John Dee Hunt

John Dee Hunt

Jan 14, 2023

Obituary For John Dee Hunt John Dee Hunt, 96, of Sedalia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1926 in Ingles, KS the son of John B. Hunt and Margaret (Gowens) Hunt, who preceded him in death.

On June 14, 1949 in Tipton, MO, he was...

Robert Joseph Burke

Robert Joseph Burke

Jan 13, 2023

Obituary For Robert Joseph Burke Robert Joseph Burke, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Mo. He was born January 16, 1938, in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Helen Vanessa (Hughes) and Joseph Folk Burke, who preceded him in death.

On May 10, 1968, in La Monte, MO, he...

William "Bill" Ross Dey

William "Bill" Ross Dey

Jan 13, 2023

Obituary For William "Bill" Ross Dey William "Bill" Ross Dey, legendarily known as "Chief," 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 5, 1934, the son of William "Boots" and Gladys (Rhodes) Dey, who preceded him in death.

On June 2, 1963, in Stover,...

Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr.

Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Obituary For Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr. Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr., 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Little Rock, AR the son of Errell Thomas Orear Sr. and Elizabeth Jeannette Watt.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Diana N. Kuzmenko

Diana N. Kuzmenko

Jan 6, 2023

Obituary For Diana N. Kuzmenko Diana Nikiforovna Kuzmenko was born on August 31, 1949, in the village of Penkovka, Ukraine, in the family of Nikifor and Olga.

On Jauary 6, 2023, early in the morning at our home in Sedalia, Missouri, at the age of 73, she passed into eternity into the Lord’s very presence.

Her childhood and youth were...

Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson

Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson

Jan 5, 2023

Obituary For Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1931, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Walter A. Vaughn and Ruth C. (Kreisel) Vaughn, who preceded her in death.

On March 19, 1948,...

James Orval "J.O." Dotson Ii

James Orval "J.O." Dotson Ii

Jan 3, 2023

Obituary For James Orval "J.O." Dotson II James Orval "J.O." Dotson II, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Sedalia, MO,the son of James Orval Dotson and Mildred Ruth (Glasscock) Dotson, who preceded him in death.

On April 8, 1977, in Sedalia,...

Charles Wayne Dotson

Charles Wayne Dotson

Jan 1, 2023

Obituary For Charles Wayne Dotson Charles Wayne Dotson, 74 of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at North Village Park Nursing Home in Moberly, MO.

There are no formal services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Troy Linn Scott

Troy Linn Scott

Dec 29, 2022

Obituary For Troy Linn Scott Troy Linn Scott, 61, of Edwards, MO, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, MO. He was born on October 11, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Gaylord E. Scott and Ryle (Wischmeier) Scott, who preceded him in death.

Troy was a 1980 graduate of Hickman Mills...

Robert Thomas Padgett Sr.

Robert Thomas Padgett Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

Obituary For Robert Thomas Padgett Sr. Robert Thomas "Tom" Padgett Sr., 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1946 in Little Rock, AR, the son of Thomas Burl Padgett and Barbara June (Robinson) Padgett, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Jimmy D. Hickman

Jimmy D. Hickman

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Jimmy D. Hickman Jimmy D. Hickman, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 28, 1971, in Sterling, IL, the son of Daniel H Hickman Sr. and Jean L Pirkle.

On May 10, 2006, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Joyce A. Drake

Joyce A. Drake

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Joyce A. Drake Joyce A. Drake, 75, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Country Club Health and Rehabilitation Care Center in Warrensburg.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Carolyn V. Baker

Carolyn V. Baker

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Carolyn V. Baker Carolyn V. Baker, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born on November 21, 1940, in Sedalia, the daughter of Ophelia (Washington) Riley and William Cason; and her stepfather, Jesse Riley, all who preceded her in death.

Carolyn loved her church...

Barbara J. Reeves

Barbara J. Reeves

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Barbara J. Reeves Barbara J. Reeves, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 23, 2022, peacefully at her rural home in Sedalia. She was born on May 11, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the daughter of John A. Needs and Mabel (Anthany) Needs, who preceded her in death.

On August 4, 1945, in Alexandria, LA,...

Tammy Sue Hartley

Tammy Sue Hartley

Dec 22, 2022

Obituary For Tammy Sue Hartley Tammy Sue Hartley, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1958, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Donald Warren Baldwin and Elizabeth Ruth Vardeman, who preceded her in death.

Tammy loved riding Harley motorcycles and coloring. She enjoyed...

Virgil Dean Rodgers Ii

Virgil Dean Rodgers Ii

Dec 21, 2022

Obituary For Virgil Dean Rodgers II Virgil Dean Rodgers II, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his office in Tipton, MO. He was born on December 23, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Virgil Dean Rodgers and Minnie Ellen (Gray) Rodgers, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Rodgers, an attorney, attended UMKC Law School,...

John Wesley Parkhurst

John Wesley Parkhurst

Dec 21, 2022

Obituary For John Wesley Parkhurst John Wesley Parkhurst, 85, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in the home where he was born, surrounded by his family.

There will be no formal service held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Crystal Lee Bentley

Crystal Lee Bentley

Dec 20, 2022

Obituary For Crystal Lee Bentley Crystal Lee Bentley, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 16, 1974, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of John Spencer Callaway and Patricia Kay Callaway.

On April 6, 1996, in Warrensburg, she was united in marriage to Ricky Lynn Bentley, who survives...

Otis M. Thomas

Otis M. Thomas

Dec 17, 2022

Obituary For Otis M. Thomas Otis M. Thomas, 97, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Resident Center, Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1925, on a farm near Smithton. He was the 7th generation from the original pioneering families of Pettis County in the 1850s. Otis was the sixth child of a...

William Lee Noland

William Lee Noland

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For William Lee Noland William Lee Noland, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 28, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Thomas and Beatrice Marie "Wright" Noland, who preceded him in death.

On September 1, 1973,...

John Dee Hunt

John Dee Hunt

Jan 14, 2023

Obituary For John Dee Hunt John Dee Hunt, 96, of Sedalia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1926 in Ingles, KS the son of John B. Hunt and Margaret (Gowens) Hunt, who preceded him in death.

On June 14, 1949 in Tipton, MO, he was...

Robert Joseph Burke

Robert Joseph Burke

Jan 13, 2023

Obituary For Robert Joseph Burke Robert Joseph Burke, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Mo. He was born January 16, 1938, in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Helen Vanessa (Hughes) and Joseph Folk Burke, who preceded him in death.

On May 10, 1968, in La Monte, MO, he...

William "Bill" Ross Dey

William "Bill" Ross Dey

Jan 13, 2023

Obituary For William "Bill" Ross Dey William "Bill" Ross Dey, legendarily known as "Chief," 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 5, 1934, the son of William "Boots" and Gladys (Rhodes) Dey, who preceded him in death.

On June 2, 1963, in Stover,...

Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr.

Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Obituary For Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr. Errell Thomas "Tom" Orear Jr., 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Little Rock, AR the son of Errell Thomas Orear Sr. and Elizabeth Jeannette Watt.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Diana N. Kuzmenko

Diana N. Kuzmenko

Jan 6, 2023

Obituary For Diana N. Kuzmenko Diana Nikiforovna Kuzmenko was born on August 31, 1949, in the village of Penkovka, Ukraine, in the family of Nikifor and Olga.

On Jauary 6, 2023, early in the morning at our home in Sedalia, Missouri, at the age of 73, she passed into eternity into the Lord’s very presence.

Her childhood and youth were...

Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson

Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson

Jan 5, 2023

Obituary For Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson Marjettue "Margaret" J. Jonson, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1931, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Walter A. Vaughn and Ruth C. (Kreisel) Vaughn, who preceded her in death.

On March 19, 1948,...

James Orval "J.O." Dotson Ii

James Orval "J.O." Dotson Ii

Jan 3, 2023

Obituary For James Orval "J.O." Dotson II James Orval "J.O." Dotson II, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Sedalia, MO,the son of James Orval Dotson and Mildred Ruth (Glasscock) Dotson, who preceded him in death.

On April 8, 1977, in Sedalia,...

Charles Wayne Dotson

Charles Wayne Dotson

Jan 1, 2023

Obituary For Charles Wayne Dotson Charles Wayne Dotson, 74 of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at North Village Park Nursing Home in Moberly, MO.

There are no formal services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Troy Linn Scott

Troy Linn Scott

Dec 29, 2022

Obituary For Troy Linn Scott Troy Linn Scott, 61, of Edwards, MO, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, MO. He was born on October 11, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Gaylord E. Scott and Ryle (Wischmeier) Scott, who preceded him in death.

Troy was a 1980 graduate of Hickman Mills...

Robert Thomas Padgett Sr.

Robert Thomas Padgett Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

Obituary For Robert Thomas Padgett Sr. Robert Thomas "Tom" Padgett Sr., 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1946 in Little Rock, AR, the son of Thomas Burl Padgett and Barbara June (Robinson) Padgett, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Jimmy D. Hickman

Jimmy D. Hickman

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Jimmy D. Hickman Jimmy D. Hickman, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 28, 1971, in Sterling, IL, the son of Daniel H Hickman Sr. and Jean L Pirkle.

On May 10, 2006, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Joyce A. Drake

Joyce A. Drake

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Joyce A. Drake Joyce A. Drake, 75, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Country Club Health and Rehabilitation Care Center in Warrensburg.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Carolyn V. Baker

Carolyn V. Baker

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Carolyn V. Baker Carolyn V. Baker, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born on November 21, 1940, in Sedalia, the daughter of Ophelia (Washington) Riley and William Cason; and her stepfather, Jesse Riley, all who preceded her in death.

Carolyn loved her church...

Barbara J. Reeves

Barbara J. Reeves

Dec 23, 2022

Obituary For Barbara J. Reeves Barbara J. Reeves, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 23, 2022, peacefully at her rural home in Sedalia. She was born on May 11, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the daughter of John A. Needs and Mabel (Anthany) Needs, who preceded her in death.

On August 4, 1945, in Alexandria, LA,...

Tammy Sue Hartley

Tammy Sue Hartley

Dec 22, 2022

Obituary For Tammy Sue Hartley Tammy Sue Hartley, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1958, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Donald Warren Baldwin and Elizabeth Ruth Vardeman, who preceded her in death.

Tammy loved riding Harley motorcycles and coloring. She enjoyed...

Virgil Dean Rodgers Ii

Virgil Dean Rodgers Ii

Dec 21, 2022

Obituary For Virgil Dean Rodgers II Virgil Dean Rodgers II, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his office in Tipton, MO. He was born on December 23, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Virgil Dean Rodgers and Minnie Ellen (Gray) Rodgers, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Rodgers, an attorney, attended UMKC Law School,...

John Wesley Parkhurst

John Wesley Parkhurst

Dec 21, 2022

Obituary For John Wesley Parkhurst John Wesley Parkhurst, 85, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in the home where he was born, surrounded by his family.

There will be no formal service held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Crystal Lee Bentley

Crystal Lee Bentley

Dec 20, 2022

Obituary For Crystal Lee Bentley Crystal Lee Bentley, 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 16, 1974, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of John Spencer Callaway and Patricia Kay Callaway.

On April 6, 1996, in Warrensburg, she was united in marriage to Ricky Lynn Bentley, who survives...

Otis M. Thomas

Otis M. Thomas

Dec 17, 2022

Obituary For Otis M. Thomas Otis M. Thomas, 97, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Resident Center, Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1925, on a farm near Smithton. He was the 7th generation from the original pioneering families of Pettis County in the 1850s. Otis was the sixth child of a...

William Lee Noland

William Lee Noland

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For William Lee Noland William Lee Noland, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 28, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Thomas and Beatrice Marie "Wright" Noland, who preceded him in death.

On September 1, 1973,...