Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

David Earl Pollard

David Earl Pollard

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For David Earl Pollard David Earl Pollard, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 7, 1949, in Fayette, MO the son of Russell Earl Pollard, who preceded him in death and Mary Bernice (Maher) Pollard, who resides in Marshall, MO.

On November 26,...

James Edward "Jim" Mcneal

James Edward "Jim" Mcneal

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For James Edward "Jim" McNeal James Edward “Jim” McNeal, 72, of Sedalia, MO, was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born October 4, 1950, in Tipton, MO, to Margaret Pauline (Blankenship) McNeal and Luther Edward McNeal.

After 8 years of courtship, he married the love of his life, Lisa, on April 6,...

Evelyn "Sue" Branson

Evelyn "Sue" Branson

Dec 14, 2022

Obituary For Evelyn "Sue" Branson Evelyn "Sue" Branson, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 31, 1929, in Hurdland, MO, the daughter of Blair Reed and Mary M. Gelbach.

On May 27, 1948, in Nashua, IA., she was united in marriage to...

Paul Derrell Bennett

Paul Derrell Bennett

Dec 12, 2022

Obituary For Paul Derrell Bennett Paul Derrell Bennett, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 13, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, the son of Frederick Bennett and Gloria (Hope) Bennett, who preceded him in death.

On February 25, 1977, in Augsburg, Germany, he was united...

Maggie Layne Shoe

Maggie Layne Shoe

Dec 10, 2022

Obituary For Maggie Layne Shoe On December 10th, 2022, my earthly body called it quits but not my spirit. I’m writing my own obituary for two reasons. First, I want to and secondly, I always wanted to be published!

If you want to celebrate my life, in the spirit of my dear cousin Cleo, find something that allows you to...

Eula Mae Weedman

Eula Mae Weedman

Dec 8, 2022

Obituary For Eula Mae Weedman Eula Mae Weedman, 84 of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Waco, TX, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal memorial services planned.

Body donation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen

Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen

Dec 8, 2022

Obituary For Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, after a fifteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Fulton, MO the daughter of Sam Dolan Watson and Nellie Fern (Vaughan) Watson, who preceded her in death....

David Layne Cormican

David Layne Cormican

Dec 5, 2022

Obituary For David Layne Cormican David Layne Cormican, 50, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on December 23, 1971, in Jacksonville, AR, the son of Michael A. Cormican and Joyce Kay (Ebersole) Cormican, who reside in Sedalia.

Dave was a 1990 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was a...

John Patrick Strunk

John Patrick Strunk

Dec 3, 2022

Obituary For John Patrick Strunk John Patrick Strunk, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home. A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held at a later date at the American Legion Post #642 in Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Shirley Ann Alexander

Shirley Ann Alexander

Dec 3, 2022

Obituary For Shirley Ann Alexander Shirley Ann Alexander, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 18, 1939, in LaMonte, MO, the daughter of Theodore Logan Pohl and Rena Ethel (Rhoads) Pohl, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1959, in Miami, OK, she...

Agnes Marie Oiiphant

Agnes Marie Oiiphant

Dec 2, 2022

Obituary For Agnes Marie OIiphant Agnes Marie Oliphant, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 15, 1930 in Hartman, AR, the daughter of Ray Whitaker and Alice (Drew)Whitaker, who preceded her in death.

On March 24, 1948 in Hartman, AR, she was united in marriage...

Michael Lee Freels

Michael Lee Freels

Dec 1, 2022

Obituary For Michael Lee Freels Michael Lee Freels, 54, of Sedalia, MO passed away December 1, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on Jan 3, 1968, in Moberly, MO the son of Roger F. Freels and Jessie B. (Massey) Freels.

Michael grew up and graduated in Madison, MO. He attended college at Northeast Missouri...

Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett

Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett

Dec 1, 2022

Obituary For Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett (82) passed away surrounded by her husband and children at Good Samaritan Nursing Home on December 1, 2022.

She was born at home on June 24, 1940 the youngest of 9 children to William Vaught and Jeannette (Duell) Vaught in Sedalia MO. She graduated Smith Cotton High School in 1958....

Lois Nadine Van Buren

Lois Nadine Van Buren

Nov 30, 2022

Obituary For Lois Nadine Van Buren Lois Nadine Van Buren, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 30, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 2, 1938, in Corning, IA, the daughter of Arthur Palmer and Gladys Firkins, who preceded her in death.

On September 20, 1959, in Corning, IA., she was united...

Alice Louise Fairfax

Alice Louise Fairfax

Nov 27, 2022

Obituary For Alice Louise Fairfax Alice L. Fairfax, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 5, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of James Walter Rissler and Mary Lodelle (Williams) Rissler, who preceded her in death.

On April 25, 1954, in Sedalia, she was united in...

Harry Earl Hammond

Harry Earl Hammond

Nov 27, 2022

Obituary For Harry Earl Hammond Harry Earl Hammond 09/26/1939-11/27/2022

Harry Earl Hammond of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Boone Hospital.

Harry’s wishes were to be donated to the St Louis University Gift of Body Program. Harry joins his ever-loving wife of 61 years, Dixie, in heaven. Additionally, he is welcomed by their son, Jeff, and...

Preston Arnold Stayton

Preston Arnold Stayton

Nov 25, 2022

Obituary For Preston Arnold Stayton Preston Arnold Stayton, 66, of Sedalia, MO. passed away Friday, November 25th, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia while surrounded by family. He was born on September 10th, 1956 in Monroe County, AR. The son of Preston Arnold and Rose Mary Stayton, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death are...

Ruth Ann Bohon

Ruth Ann Bohon

Nov 22, 2022

Obituary For Ruth Ann Bohon Ruth Ann Bohon, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles Wareham and Florence (Figler) Wareham, who preceded her in death.

On August 17, 1956, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Joy Virginia Widel

Joy Virginia Widel

Nov 17, 2022

Obituary For Joy Virginia Widel Live-Stream call in number is 1-508-924-2499

Joy Virginia Widel, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 7, 1927, at the old Widel home place near Blackwater, MO, the daughter of AR Widel and Kathryn V. (Boulware) Widel, who preceded...

Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr.

Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr.

Nov 17, 2022

Obituary For Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr. Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr., 64 of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his sister's home.

There will be celebration of life gathering held by the family at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

David Earl Pollard

David Earl Pollard

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For David Earl Pollard David Earl Pollard, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 7, 1949, in Fayette, MO the son of Russell Earl Pollard, who preceded him in death and Mary Bernice (Maher) Pollard, who resides in Marshall, MO.

On November 26,...

James Edward "Jim" Mcneal

James Edward "Jim" Mcneal

Dec 15, 2022

Obituary For James Edward "Jim" McNeal James Edward “Jim” McNeal, 72, of Sedalia, MO, was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born October 4, 1950, in Tipton, MO, to Margaret Pauline (Blankenship) McNeal and Luther Edward McNeal.

After 8 years of courtship, he married the love of his life, Lisa, on April 6,...

Evelyn "Sue" Branson

Evelyn "Sue" Branson

Dec 14, 2022

Obituary For Evelyn "Sue" Branson Evelyn "Sue" Branson, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 31, 1929, in Hurdland, MO, the daughter of Blair Reed and Mary M. Gelbach.

On May 27, 1948, in Nashua, IA., she was united in marriage to...

Paul Derrell Bennett

Paul Derrell Bennett

Dec 12, 2022

Obituary For Paul Derrell Bennett Paul Derrell Bennett, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 13, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, the son of Frederick Bennett and Gloria (Hope) Bennett, who preceded him in death.

On February 25, 1977, in Augsburg, Germany, he was united...

Maggie Layne Shoe

Maggie Layne Shoe

Dec 10, 2022

Obituary For Maggie Layne Shoe On December 10th, 2022, my earthly body called it quits but not my spirit. I’m writing my own obituary for two reasons. First, I want to and secondly, I always wanted to be published!

If you want to celebrate my life, in the spirit of my dear cousin Cleo, find something that allows you to...

Eula Mae Weedman

Eula Mae Weedman

Dec 8, 2022

Obituary For Eula Mae Weedman Eula Mae Weedman, 84 of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Waco, TX, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal memorial services planned.

Body donation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen

Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen

Dec 8, 2022

Obituary For Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen Doris Marie (Smith) Mergen, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, after a fifteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Fulton, MO the daughter of Sam Dolan Watson and Nellie Fern (Vaughan) Watson, who preceded her in death....

David Layne Cormican

David Layne Cormican

Dec 5, 2022

Obituary For David Layne Cormican David Layne Cormican, 50, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on December 23, 1971, in Jacksonville, AR, the son of Michael A. Cormican and Joyce Kay (Ebersole) Cormican, who reside in Sedalia.

Dave was a 1990 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was a...

John Patrick Strunk

John Patrick Strunk

Dec 3, 2022

Obituary For John Patrick Strunk John Patrick Strunk, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home. A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held at a later date at the American Legion Post #642 in Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Shirley Ann Alexander

Shirley Ann Alexander

Dec 3, 2022

Obituary For Shirley Ann Alexander Shirley Ann Alexander, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 18, 1939, in LaMonte, MO, the daughter of Theodore Logan Pohl and Rena Ethel (Rhoads) Pohl, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1959, in Miami, OK, she...

Agnes Marie Oiiphant

Agnes Marie Oiiphant

Dec 2, 2022

Obituary For Agnes Marie OIiphant Agnes Marie Oliphant, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 15, 1930 in Hartman, AR, the daughter of Ray Whitaker and Alice (Drew)Whitaker, who preceded her in death.

On March 24, 1948 in Hartman, AR, she was united in marriage...

Michael Lee Freels

Michael Lee Freels

Dec 1, 2022

Obituary For Michael Lee Freels Michael Lee Freels, 54, of Sedalia, MO passed away December 1, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on Jan 3, 1968, in Moberly, MO the son of Roger F. Freels and Jessie B. (Massey) Freels.

Michael grew up and graduated in Madison, MO. He attended college at Northeast Missouri...

Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett

Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett

Dec 1, 2022

Obituary For Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett Nancy Deane (Vaught) Jett (82) passed away surrounded by her husband and children at Good Samaritan Nursing Home on December 1, 2022.

She was born at home on June 24, 1940 the youngest of 9 children to William Vaught and Jeannette (Duell) Vaught in Sedalia MO. She graduated Smith Cotton High School in 1958....

Lois Nadine Van Buren

Lois Nadine Van Buren

Nov 30, 2022

Obituary For Lois Nadine Van Buren Lois Nadine Van Buren, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 30, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 2, 1938, in Corning, IA, the daughter of Arthur Palmer and Gladys Firkins, who preceded her in death.

On September 20, 1959, in Corning, IA., she was united...

Alice Louise Fairfax

Alice Louise Fairfax

Nov 27, 2022

Obituary For Alice Louise Fairfax Alice L. Fairfax, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 5, 1934, in Sedalia, the daughter of James Walter Rissler and Mary Lodelle (Williams) Rissler, who preceded her in death.

On April 25, 1954, in Sedalia, she was united in...

Harry Earl Hammond

Harry Earl Hammond

Nov 27, 2022

Obituary For Harry Earl Hammond Harry Earl Hammond 09/26/1939-11/27/2022

Harry Earl Hammond of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Boone Hospital.

Harry’s wishes were to be donated to the St Louis University Gift of Body Program. Harry joins his ever-loving wife of 61 years, Dixie, in heaven. Additionally, he is welcomed by their son, Jeff, and...

Preston Arnold Stayton

Preston Arnold Stayton

Nov 25, 2022

Obituary For Preston Arnold Stayton Preston Arnold Stayton, 66, of Sedalia, MO. passed away Friday, November 25th, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia while surrounded by family. He was born on September 10th, 1956 in Monroe County, AR. The son of Preston Arnold and Rose Mary Stayton, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death are...

Ruth Ann Bohon

Ruth Ann Bohon

Nov 22, 2022

Obituary For Ruth Ann Bohon Ruth Ann Bohon, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles Wareham and Florence (Figler) Wareham, who preceded her in death.

On August 17, 1956, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Joy Virginia Widel

Joy Virginia Widel

Nov 17, 2022

Obituary For Joy Virginia Widel Live-Stream call in number is 1-508-924-2499

Joy Virginia Widel, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 7, 1927, at the old Widel home place near Blackwater, MO, the daughter of AR Widel and Kathryn V. (Boulware) Widel, who preceded...

Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr.

Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr.

Nov 17, 2022

Obituary For Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr. Clarence Wayne Shoemaker Jr., 64 of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his sister's home.

There will be celebration of life gathering held by the family at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.