Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Thelma Lucille Smith

Thelma Lucille Smith

Nov 11, 2022

Obituary For Thelma Lucille Smith Thelma Lucille Smith, 100, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, with her children by her side. She was born on February 14, 1922, in Houstonia, MO, the daughter of Gearry M. Swopes and Bertha (Berryman) Swopes, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1938, in...

Randy Clay Ulmer

Randy Clay Ulmer

Nov 10, 2022

Obituary For Randy Clay Ulmer Randy Clay Ulmer, 72 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

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

Tyrone Curtis Carter

Tyrone Curtis Carter

Nov 9, 2022

Obituary For Tyrone Curtis Carter Tyrone Curtis Carter, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away November 9, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 11, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bennie M. Carter and Helen D. Bruce ( Ollie M. Carter), who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 2019 in Sedalia, MO....

Norma Jean Gilpin

Norma Jean Gilpin

Nov 9, 2022

Obituary For Norma Jean Gilpin Norma Jean Gilpin, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on November 9, 1927, in Sedalia, the daughter of Cleo Thompson Bell and Maggie (Sands) Bell, who preceded her in death.

On January 29, 1976, she was united in marriage to Joe Gilpin, who...

Barbara Sue Johnson

Barbara Sue Johnson

Nov 8, 2022

Obituary For Barbara Sue Johnson Barbara Sue Johnson, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 10, 1945, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Frederick J. Taylor and Dorothy (Williams) Taylor, who preceded her in death.

On October 24, 1967, in Miami, OK, she was united...

Eunice Marie Opfer

Eunice Marie Opfer

Nov 8, 2022

Obituary For Eunice Marie Opfer Eunice Marie Opfer, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Knob Noster, MO, the daughter of Dale Brown and Elizabeth (Street) Brown, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Herman Junior Opfer, who...

Dee Neumeyer

Dee Neumeyer

Nov 7, 2022

Obituary For Dee Neumeyer Dee Neumeyer, 79, of Boca Raton, FL passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Trustbridge Hospice Care Center, Boca Raton FL. She was born on February 24, 1943 in Mobile, AL the daughter of John Austin Reed and Ethel (Chadwick) Reed, who preceded her in death.

The first part of Dee's life was spent in an...

Terry Jacob Davis

Terry Jacob Davis

Nov 6, 2022

Obituary For Terry Jacob Davis Terry Jacob Davis, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 30, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob Davis and Betty (Sommers) Davis.

On June 24, 1988, in Hughesville, MO, he was united in marriage to Melanie Ann Wheeler, who resides in the home....

Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy

Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy

Nov 6, 2022

Obituary For Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy, 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Carrollton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 15, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN, daughter of Archie Lee Newman and Martha Ruth (Riggins) Newman, who preceded her in death.

Sharon was a...

Theresa Drum

Theresa Drum

Nov 4, 2022

Obituary For Theresa Drum Theresa Drum, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 4, 2022, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Ruma, Yugoslavia, the daughter of Johann and Juliana (Reinprecht) Hoffmann, who preceded her in death.

On November 25, 1954, in Regina Saskatchewan, Canada, she was united in marriage...

Robert Donald Comfort

Robert Donald Comfort

Nov 4, 2022

Obituary For Robert Donald Comfort Robert Donald Comfort, 51 of La Monte, MO, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at his home. A memorial celebration of life service will be held at the La Monte Christian Church at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Colleen Kay Phillips

Colleen Kay Phillips

Oct 30, 2022

Obituary For Colleen Kay Phillips Colleen Kay Phillips, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born on October 15, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Charles and Frances "Curry" Paxton, who preceded her in death.

On May 23, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Donald F. Eckhoff

Donald F. Eckhoff

Oct 30, 2022

Obituary For Donald F. Eckhoff Donald F. Eckhoff, 81, of Smithton, MO, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 2, 1941, in Versailles, MO, the son of Dr. Peter F. Eckhoff and Gladys F. (Norton) Eckhoff, who preceded him in death.

On March 9, 1962, in Crocker, MO, he...

Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight

Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight

Oct 29, 2022

Obituary For Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

The eldest of three sisters, Pat was born on June 9, 1935, in Port Huron, MI, the daughter of Albert Walter Hoffmeier and Elizabeth Patricia (Bowen) Hoffmeier, who preceded her...

Andrey I. Chobanu

Andrey I. Chobanu

Oct 28, 2022

Obituary For Andrey I. Chobanu Andrey I. Chobanu, 68 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.

A prayer service will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, with a funeral service being held on Friday morning November 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Betty Lou Virginia Best

Betty Lou Virginia Best

Oct 26, 2022

Obituary For Betty Lou Virginia Best Betty Lou Virginia Best, 89 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Loving Arms Nursing Home in Sedalia.

A full obituary will be coming.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia.

Charles Marion Berry

Charles Marion Berry

Oct 23, 2022

Obituary For Charles Marion Berry Charles Marion Berry, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 13, 1924, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the son of Charley Berry and Alma (Snyder) Berry, who preceded him in death.

On September 5, 1946, in Lebanon, MO, he was united...

Sandra Marie Lake

Sandra Marie Lake

Oct 21, 2022

Obituary For Sandra Marie Lake Sandra Marie Lake, 88, of Smithton, MO, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home in Smithton, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1934, in Swanton, OH, the daughter of Charles Leffel and Gertrude Knight, who preceded her in death.

On December 19, 1953, in Ohio, she was united in...

Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas

Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas

Oct 20, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born to August and Frances "Geminden" Oehrke on May 2, 1930, in Smithton, MO. She graduated from Smithton High School in 1948.

On March 13, 1948, she married Ralph...

Esther Mae Brown

Esther Mae Brown

Oct 20, 2022

Obituary For Esther Mae Brown Esther Mae Brown, 86 of La Monte, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center, in Warrensburg, MO.

A celebration of life service will be announced by the family at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Thelma Lucille Smith

Thelma Lucille Smith

Nov 11, 2022

Obituary For Thelma Lucille Smith Thelma Lucille Smith, 100, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, with her children by her side. She was born on February 14, 1922, in Houstonia, MO, the daughter of Gearry M. Swopes and Bertha (Berryman) Swopes, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1938, in...

Randy Clay Ulmer

Randy Clay Ulmer

Nov 10, 2022

Obituary For Randy Clay Ulmer Randy Clay Ulmer, 72 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

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

Tyrone Curtis Carter

Tyrone Curtis Carter

Nov 9, 2022

Obituary For Tyrone Curtis Carter Tyrone Curtis Carter, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away November 9, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 11, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bennie M. Carter and Helen D. Bruce ( Ollie M. Carter), who preceded him in death.

On November 4, 2019 in Sedalia, MO....

Norma Jean Gilpin

Norma Jean Gilpin

Nov 9, 2022

Obituary For Norma Jean Gilpin Norma Jean Gilpin, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on November 9, 1927, in Sedalia, the daughter of Cleo Thompson Bell and Maggie (Sands) Bell, who preceded her in death.

On January 29, 1976, she was united in marriage to Joe Gilpin, who...

Barbara Sue Johnson

Barbara Sue Johnson

Nov 8, 2022

Obituary For Barbara Sue Johnson Barbara Sue Johnson, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 10, 1945, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Frederick J. Taylor and Dorothy (Williams) Taylor, who preceded her in death.

On October 24, 1967, in Miami, OK, she was united...

Eunice Marie Opfer

Eunice Marie Opfer

Nov 8, 2022

Obituary For Eunice Marie Opfer Eunice Marie Opfer, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Knob Noster, MO, the daughter of Dale Brown and Elizabeth (Street) Brown, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Herman Junior Opfer, who...

Dee Neumeyer

Dee Neumeyer

Nov 7, 2022

Obituary For Dee Neumeyer Dee Neumeyer, 79, of Boca Raton, FL passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Trustbridge Hospice Care Center, Boca Raton FL. She was born on February 24, 1943 in Mobile, AL the daughter of John Austin Reed and Ethel (Chadwick) Reed, who preceded her in death.

The first part of Dee's life was spent in an...

Terry Jacob Davis

Terry Jacob Davis

Nov 6, 2022

Obituary For Terry Jacob Davis Terry Jacob Davis, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 30, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob Davis and Betty (Sommers) Davis.

On June 24, 1988, in Hughesville, MO, he was united in marriage to Melanie Ann Wheeler, who resides in the home....

Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy

Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy

Nov 6, 2022

Obituary For Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy Sharon "Sherry" Jane Purdy, 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Carrollton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 15, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN, daughter of Archie Lee Newman and Martha Ruth (Riggins) Newman, who preceded her in death.

Sharon was a...

Theresa Drum

Theresa Drum

Nov 4, 2022

Obituary For Theresa Drum Theresa Drum, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 4, 2022, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Ruma, Yugoslavia, the daughter of Johann and Juliana (Reinprecht) Hoffmann, who preceded her in death.

On November 25, 1954, in Regina Saskatchewan, Canada, she was united in marriage...

Robert Donald Comfort

Robert Donald Comfort

Nov 4, 2022

Obituary For Robert Donald Comfort Robert Donald Comfort, 51 of La Monte, MO, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at his home. A memorial celebration of life service will be held at the La Monte Christian Church at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Colleen Kay Phillips

Colleen Kay Phillips

Oct 30, 2022

Obituary For Colleen Kay Phillips Colleen Kay Phillips, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born on October 15, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Charles and Frances "Curry" Paxton, who preceded her in death.

On May 23, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Donald F. Eckhoff

Donald F. Eckhoff

Oct 30, 2022

Obituary For Donald F. Eckhoff Donald F. Eckhoff, 81, of Smithton, MO, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on April 2, 1941, in Versailles, MO, the son of Dr. Peter F. Eckhoff and Gladys F. (Norton) Eckhoff, who preceded him in death.

On March 9, 1962, in Crocker, MO, he...

Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight

Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight

Oct 29, 2022

Obituary For Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight Patricia "Pat" J. (Hoffmeier) Knight, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

The eldest of three sisters, Pat was born on June 9, 1935, in Port Huron, MI, the daughter of Albert Walter Hoffmeier and Elizabeth Patricia (Bowen) Hoffmeier, who preceded her...

Andrey I. Chobanu

Andrey I. Chobanu

Oct 28, 2022

Obituary For Andrey I. Chobanu Andrey I. Chobanu, 68 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.

A prayer service will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, with a funeral service being held on Friday morning November 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Betty Lou Virginia Best

Betty Lou Virginia Best

Oct 26, 2022

Obituary For Betty Lou Virginia Best Betty Lou Virginia Best, 89 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Loving Arms Nursing Home in Sedalia.

A full obituary will be coming.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia.

Charles Marion Berry

Charles Marion Berry

Oct 23, 2022

Obituary For Charles Marion Berry Charles Marion Berry, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 13, 1924, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the son of Charley Berry and Alma (Snyder) Berry, who preceded him in death.

On September 5, 1946, in Lebanon, MO, he was united...

Sandra Marie Lake

Sandra Marie Lake

Oct 21, 2022

Obituary For Sandra Marie Lake Sandra Marie Lake, 88, of Smithton, MO, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home in Smithton, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1934, in Swanton, OH, the daughter of Charles Leffel and Gertrude Knight, who preceded her in death.

On December 19, 1953, in Ohio, she was united in...

Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas

Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas

Oct 20, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas Dorothy Darlene "Oehrke" Thomas, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born to August and Frances "Geminden" Oehrke on May 2, 1930, in Smithton, MO. She graduated from Smithton High School in 1948.

On March 13, 1948, she married Ralph...

Esther Mae Brown

Esther Mae Brown

Oct 20, 2022

Obituary For Esther Mae Brown Esther Mae Brown, 86 of La Monte, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center, in Warrensburg, MO.

A celebration of life service will be announced by the family at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.