Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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