Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Danny Ray Routon

Danny Ray Routon

Aug 3, 2022

Obituary For Danny Ray Routon Danny Ray Routon, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of William George Routon and Vera Mae (Richardson) Routon, who preceded him in death.

On June 5, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united...

Peter Smolyuk

Peter Smolyuk

Aug 2, 2022

Obituary For Peter Smolyuk Peter Smolyuk, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away August 02, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on May 09, 1938, in Krachanovka, Ukraine the son of Aleksey Smolyuk and Maria Cushneruk, who preceded him in death.

In Kazachstan he was united in marriage to Galina Smolyuk, who survives of the home....

David Dee "Dave" Moore

David Dee "Dave" Moore

Aug 1, 2022

Obituary For David Dee "Dave" Moore David Dee "Dave" Moore passed on Monday August 1, 2022, suddenly at his home. He was born June 21, 1950, the son of Dee and Shirley (Donath) Moore.

Dave was married to Tracey Curry, who preceded him in death. On September 12, 2021, he was united in marriage to Barbara Doogs, who resides in...

Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach

Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach

Jul 31, 2022

Obituary For Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed Sunday away July 31, 2022, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 3, 1957, in El Paso, TX, the son of Bernard Bierschbach and Martha Bierschbach (Ruybal), who preceded him in death.

Bernie was a very outgoing...

David Edward Pierce

David Edward Pierce

Jul 30, 2022

Obituary For David Edward Pierce David Edward Pierce, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Tacoma, WA, the son of Edward Ellis Pierce and Donna Rae (Humphrey) Pierce, who preceded him in death.

On October 5, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in marriage...

Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith

Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith

Jul 28, 2022

Obituary For Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. He was born on February 08, 1941, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Ralph John Smith and Zella May (Logsdon) Smith, who preceded him in death.

Gene was raised in Kansas City, KS, graduating...

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Robert Benjamin Jones II Robert Benjamin Jones II, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Stephen Leroy McKibben Stephen Leroy McKibben, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Roy Alan Bemiss

Roy Alan Bemiss

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Roy Alan Bemiss Roy Alan Bemiss, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1955, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Robert Paul Bemiss and Hazel Eva (Sherman) Bemiss.

On September 3, 1977, in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Faith Lynn Benson, who...

Betty Jane Sanderson

Betty Jane Sanderson

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Betty Jane Sanderson Betty Jane Sanderson, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sedalia.

A private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Faye Copas Quick Sharon Faye Copas Quick, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home in Sedalia, with her daughter Lori by her side. She was born on February 8, 1946, in California, MO, the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen Copas.

Sharon moved to Sedalia when she was in the...

Mark Wayne Beebe

Mark Wayne Beebe

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Mark Wayne Beebe Mark Wayne Beebe, 63, Sedalia, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Four Season Living Center.

He was born October 21, 1958, in Independence, MO. to Ivan Beebe and Diana Bricken Beebe. He was never married.

Mark was preceded in death by his father and his brother Stephen.

He attended...

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Rhonda Kay Hiller Rhonda Kay Hiller, 56, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Storm Lake, IA, the daughter of John Henry Hiller and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Hiller, who reside in Blackwater.

She was a graduate of Northwest High School, Hughesville,...

Donald Ray Knox

Donald Ray Knox

Jul 16, 2022

Obituary For Donald Ray Knox Donny Ray Knox, 58, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

The family will hold a graveside service at 11 a.m., August 13, 2022, at the Union Cemetery in Cole Camp, MO. A celebration of life potluck will follow directly after the service. Friends and family are encouraged to share stories...

Benito Rodriguez

Benito Rodriguez

Jul 14, 2022

Obituary For Benito Rodriguez Benito Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, with his family by his side. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Kansas City, KS the son of Manuel Rodriguez and Betty Jean (Cox) Rodriguez, who preceded him in death.

On September 17,...

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Jul 11, 2022

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Darran Lee Arnold

Darran Lee Arnold

Jul 10, 2022

Obituary For Darran Lee Arnold Darran Lee Arnold, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer over a two-and-a-half-year span.

He was born on September 19, 1966, in Sedalia, the son of Delbert Leroy Arnold Sr. and Ethel Rose (Kabler) Arnold. He later received his step-dad, Steve Burns.

Darran worked in the auto...

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood James Emmett ‘J.E.’ Wood was born November 1st, 1939, to James Emmett Wood and Ina DeWitt in Beaman, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, July 9th at University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his sisters, Betty Ruth Wood and Margaret...

Vernon Clifford Reed

Vernon Clifford Reed

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For Vernon Clifford Reed Vernon Clifford Reed, 68, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who preceded him in death.

Vernon worked as a Certified Medical Technician at the Marshall Habilitation Center, Marshall,...

Nancy L. White

Nancy L. White

Jul 8, 2022

Obituary For Nancy L. White Nancy L White, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away July 08, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 10, 1937, in Bethany, MO, the daughter of Marley Jennings and Gertrude Tripp, who preceded her in death.

She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, puzzles, and lottery scratch tickets.

She is...

Danny Ray Routon

Danny Ray Routon

Aug 3, 2022

Obituary For Danny Ray Routon Danny Ray Routon, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of William George Routon and Vera Mae (Richardson) Routon, who preceded him in death.

On June 5, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united...

Peter Smolyuk

Peter Smolyuk

Aug 2, 2022

Obituary For Peter Smolyuk Peter Smolyuk, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away August 02, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on May 09, 1938, in Krachanovka, Ukraine the son of Aleksey Smolyuk and Maria Cushneruk, who preceded him in death.

In Kazachstan he was united in marriage to Galina Smolyuk, who survives of the home....

David Dee "Dave" Moore

David Dee "Dave" Moore

Aug 1, 2022

Obituary For David Dee "Dave" Moore David Dee "Dave" Moore passed on Monday August 1, 2022, suddenly at his home. He was born June 21, 1950, the son of Dee and Shirley (Donath) Moore.

Dave was married to Tracey Curry, who preceded him in death. On September 12, 2021, he was united in marriage to Barbara Doogs, who resides in...

Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach

Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach

Jul 31, 2022

Obituary For Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Bierschbach, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed Sunday away July 31, 2022, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on December 3, 1957, in El Paso, TX, the son of Bernard Bierschbach and Martha Bierschbach (Ruybal), who preceded him in death.

Bernie was a very outgoing...

David Edward Pierce

David Edward Pierce

Jul 30, 2022

Obituary For David Edward Pierce David Edward Pierce, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Tacoma, WA, the son of Edward Ellis Pierce and Donna Rae (Humphrey) Pierce, who preceded him in death.

On October 5, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in marriage...

Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith

Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith

Jul 28, 2022

Obituary For Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith Wint Eugene "Gene" Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. He was born on February 08, 1941, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Ralph John Smith and Zella May (Logsdon) Smith, who preceded him in death.

Gene was raised in Kansas City, KS, graduating...

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Robert Benjamin Jones II Robert Benjamin Jones II, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Stephen Leroy McKibben Stephen Leroy McKibben, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Roy Alan Bemiss

Roy Alan Bemiss

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Roy Alan Bemiss Roy Alan Bemiss, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1955, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Robert Paul Bemiss and Hazel Eva (Sherman) Bemiss.

On September 3, 1977, in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Faith Lynn Benson, who...

Betty Jane Sanderson

Betty Jane Sanderson

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Betty Jane Sanderson Betty Jane Sanderson, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sedalia.

A private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Faye Copas Quick Sharon Faye Copas Quick, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home in Sedalia, with her daughter Lori by her side. She was born on February 8, 1946, in California, MO, the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen Copas.

Sharon moved to Sedalia when she was in the...

Mark Wayne Beebe

Mark Wayne Beebe

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Mark Wayne Beebe Mark Wayne Beebe, 63, Sedalia, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Four Season Living Center.

He was born October 21, 1958, in Independence, MO. to Ivan Beebe and Diana Bricken Beebe. He was never married.

Mark was preceded in death by his father and his brother Stephen.

He attended...

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Rhonda Kay Hiller Rhonda Kay Hiller, 56, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Storm Lake, IA, the daughter of John Henry Hiller and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Hiller, who reside in Blackwater.

She was a graduate of Northwest High School, Hughesville,...

Donald Ray Knox

Donald Ray Knox

Jul 16, 2022

Obituary For Donald Ray Knox Donny Ray Knox, 58, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

The family will hold a graveside service at 11 a.m., August 13, 2022, at the Union Cemetery in Cole Camp, MO. A celebration of life potluck will follow directly after the service. Friends and family are encouraged to share stories...

Benito Rodriguez

Benito Rodriguez

Jul 14, 2022

Obituary For Benito Rodriguez Benito Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, with his family by his side. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Kansas City, KS the son of Manuel Rodriguez and Betty Jean (Cox) Rodriguez, who preceded him in death.

On September 17,...

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Jul 11, 2022

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Darran Lee Arnold

Darran Lee Arnold

Jul 10, 2022

Obituary For Darran Lee Arnold Darran Lee Arnold, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer over a two-and-a-half-year span.

He was born on September 19, 1966, in Sedalia, the son of Delbert Leroy Arnold Sr. and Ethel Rose (Kabler) Arnold. He later received his step-dad, Steve Burns.

Darran worked in the auto...

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood James Emmett ‘J.E.’ Wood was born November 1st, 1939, to James Emmett Wood and Ina DeWitt in Beaman, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, July 9th at University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his sisters, Betty Ruth Wood and Margaret...

Vernon Clifford Reed

Vernon Clifford Reed

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For Vernon Clifford Reed Vernon Clifford Reed, 68, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who preceded him in death.

Vernon worked as a Certified Medical Technician at the Marshall Habilitation Center, Marshall,...

Nancy L. White

Nancy L. White

Jul 8, 2022

Obituary For Nancy L. White Nancy L White, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away July 08, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 10, 1937, in Bethany, MO, the daughter of Marley Jennings and Gertrude Tripp, who preceded her in death.

She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, puzzles, and lottery scratch tickets.

She is...