Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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.

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...

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.

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...