Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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.

Donna Marie Weston

Donna Marie Weston

Oct 18, 2022

Obituary For Donna Marie Weston Donna Marie Weston, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Donald Powell and Mary F. Darnell, who preceded her in death.

Donna lived in Costa Mesa, CA, for several years, working as an...

James Craig Harris

James Craig Harris

Oct 17, 2022

Obituary For James Craig Harris James Craig Harris, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 17, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 07, 1953, in Hominy (Osage Indian Territory), OK, the son of James Conley and Mary Ann "Morrison" Harris, who preceded him in death.

Craig was a Smith-Cotton graduate, the class...

Dixie Sharon Hammond

Dixie Sharon Hammond

Oct 15, 2022

Obituary For Dixie Sharon Hammond Dixie Sharon Hammond (Dye), 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

Dixie's wishes were to be donated to the St. Louis University Gift of Body Program. Dixie is survived by her husband, Harry, of 61 Years. Dixie lived a very full life. She was prepared spiritually and mentally...

Deborah A. Norton

Deborah A. Norton

Oct 13, 2022

Obituary For Deborah A. Norton Deborah A. Norton, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on November 21, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Harry Herman Stout and Vivian Juanita (Shoe) Stout, who preceded her in death.

On October 10, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage...

Phillip E. Hicks

Phillip E. Hicks

Oct 12, 2022

Obituary For Phillip E. Hicks Phillip E. Hicks, 70 of Sedalia, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the Care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Maria Razumovskaya

Maria Razumovskaya

Oct 8, 2022

Obituary For Maria Razumovskaya Maria Razumovskaya, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 8, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 19, 1930, in Moscow, Russia, the daughter of Ivan Donskov and Maria Tushkanova, who preceded her in death.

Prayer services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and...

Sharon Sue Blankenship

Sharon Sue Blankenship

Oct 4, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Sue Blankenship Sharon Sue Blankenship, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away October 4, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 12, 1945, in Sedalia, the daughter of William A. and Ada (Shinn) Arvieux, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jesse...

Edward Lee Horne Sr.

Edward Lee Horne Sr.

Oct 1, 2022

Obituary For Edward Lee Horne Sr. Edward Lee Horne Sr., 74, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. He was born on May 23, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul E. and Verna (Lange) Horne, who preceded him in death.

On July 26, 2003, in...

Frances W. Johnson

Frances W. Johnson

Sep 28, 2022

Obituary For Frances W. Johnson Frances W. Johnson, 97, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on December 9, 1924, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Delmar and Sarah B (Johnstone)Waite, who preceded her in death.

On January 28, 1966, in Tulsa, OK., she was united in marriage...

Marjorie Lorene Vanbooven

Marjorie Lorene Vanbooven

Sep 27, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene VanBooven Marjorie Lorene VanBooven, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, MO. She was born on February 26, 1940, in Sedalia, the daughter of Chris and Mary Woolery, who preceded her in death.

Marjorie graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1958. She was a mother and homemaker...

Pamela Gayle Crafton

Pamela Gayle Crafton

Sep 26, 2022

Obituary For Pamela Gayle Crafton Pamela Gayle Crafton, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Hospital Center in Sedalia. She was born May 1, 1965, in El Dorado Springs, MO, the daughter of Jim and Ruby Fast. On October 15, 1993, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to Joe Crafton, who...

Paul Thomas Jones

Paul Thomas Jones

Sep 24, 2022

Obituary For Paul Thomas Jones Paul Thomas Jones, 63 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Sedalia. Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl

Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl

Sep 20, 2022

Obituary For Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the family home in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Everett and Ruth Kemp, who preceded her in death.

Dixie graduated from Sacred Heart High School, the Sedalia Class Valedictorian of...

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.

Donna Marie Weston

Donna Marie Weston

Oct 18, 2022

Obituary For Donna Marie Weston Donna Marie Weston, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Donald Powell and Mary F. Darnell, who preceded her in death.

Donna lived in Costa Mesa, CA, for several years, working as an...

James Craig Harris

James Craig Harris

Oct 17, 2022

Obituary For James Craig Harris James Craig Harris, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 17, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 07, 1953, in Hominy (Osage Indian Territory), OK, the son of James Conley and Mary Ann "Morrison" Harris, who preceded him in death.

Craig was a Smith-Cotton graduate, the class...

Dixie Sharon Hammond

Dixie Sharon Hammond

Oct 15, 2022

Obituary For Dixie Sharon Hammond Dixie Sharon Hammond (Dye), 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

Dixie's wishes were to be donated to the St. Louis University Gift of Body Program. Dixie is survived by her husband, Harry, of 61 Years. Dixie lived a very full life. She was prepared spiritually and mentally...

Deborah A. Norton

Deborah A. Norton

Oct 13, 2022

Obituary For Deborah A. Norton Deborah A. Norton, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on November 21, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Harry Herman Stout and Vivian Juanita (Shoe) Stout, who preceded her in death.

On October 10, 1970, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage...

Phillip E. Hicks

Phillip E. Hicks

Oct 12, 2022

Obituary For Phillip E. Hicks Phillip E. Hicks, 70 of Sedalia, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the Care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Maria Razumovskaya

Maria Razumovskaya

Oct 8, 2022

Obituary For Maria Razumovskaya Maria Razumovskaya, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on October 8, 2022, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 19, 1930, in Moscow, Russia, the daughter of Ivan Donskov and Maria Tushkanova, who preceded her in death.

Prayer services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and...

Sharon Sue Blankenship

Sharon Sue Blankenship

Oct 4, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Sue Blankenship Sharon Sue Blankenship, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away October 4, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 12, 1945, in Sedalia, the daughter of William A. and Ada (Shinn) Arvieux, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Jesse...

Edward Lee Horne Sr.

Edward Lee Horne Sr.

Oct 1, 2022

Obituary For Edward Lee Horne Sr. Edward Lee Horne Sr., 74, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. He was born on May 23, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul E. and Verna (Lange) Horne, who preceded him in death.

On July 26, 2003, in...

Frances W. Johnson

Frances W. Johnson

Sep 28, 2022

Obituary For Frances W. Johnson Frances W. Johnson, 97, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on December 9, 1924, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Delmar and Sarah B (Johnstone)Waite, who preceded her in death.

On January 28, 1966, in Tulsa, OK., she was united in marriage...

Marjorie Lorene Vanbooven

Marjorie Lorene Vanbooven

Sep 27, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene VanBooven Marjorie Lorene VanBooven, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, MO. She was born on February 26, 1940, in Sedalia, the daughter of Chris and Mary Woolery, who preceded her in death.

Marjorie graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1958. She was a mother and homemaker...

Pamela Gayle Crafton

Pamela Gayle Crafton

Sep 26, 2022

Obituary For Pamela Gayle Crafton Pamela Gayle Crafton, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Hospital Center in Sedalia. She was born May 1, 1965, in El Dorado Springs, MO, the daughter of Jim and Ruby Fast. On October 15, 1993, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to Joe Crafton, who...

Paul Thomas Jones

Paul Thomas Jones

Sep 24, 2022

Obituary For Paul Thomas Jones Paul Thomas Jones, 63 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Sedalia. Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl

Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl

Sep 20, 2022

Obituary For Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl Dixie Frances Kemp Fasl, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the family home in Sedalia. She was born on January 15, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Everett and Ruth Kemp, who preceded her in death.

Dixie graduated from Sacred Heart High School, the Sedalia Class Valedictorian of...