Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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...

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Jul 7, 2022

Obituary For Wayne Andrew Gravitt Wayne Andrew Gravitt, 26, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Sedalia. He was born on December 2, 1995, in Sedalia a son of Samuel I. Gravitt Jr. and Vicki L. (Smith) Gravitt, who reside in Sedalia.

Wayne enjoyed listening to music, drawing art, working with electronics, and was an avid Kansas...

Carol Diane Longie

Carol Diane Longie

Jul 6, 2022

Obituary For Carol Diane Longie Carol Diane Longie, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. There will be no services held at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Jul 2, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene Allee Marjorie Lorene Allee, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Rural Cooper County, MO the daughter of Milton "Boozie" E. Finley and Martha Loraine (Adams) Finley, who preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1951 in...

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Maxine Emerson Dorothy Maxine Emerson, 90, of Sedalia MO, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on March 3, 1932 in Sedalia the daughter of Melvin Emerson and Quinidine (Dyer) Emerson who preceded her in death.

A private graveside burial will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022...

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Joshua "Josh" Corpier Joshua (Josh) Corpier, a lifelong native of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectantly Friday, July 1, 2022, in California, MO, at the age of 38.

Josh is survived by his mother Brenda Hall, his brothers Roy and Harley, and his sister Lindsey Hall. He is also survived by 4 nieces (Emerie, Dakota, Ariana, and Eve) and...

Gary Lower

Gary Lower

Jun 30, 2022

Obituary For Gary Lower Gary Lower, 80, of Warsaw, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home in Warsaw. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the son of Glenn E. Lower and Laneta L. Lower (Hume), who preceded him in death.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. As a lifelong truck...

Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda

Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda

Jun 25, 2022

Obituary For Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda Alberto Rodriguez Castañeda, AKA José Romero, 55, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 9, 1967 in Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico the son of Ricardo Rodriguez Garcia, who preceded him in death and Irma Castañeda Carranza, who resides in Acatlipa Morelos, Mexico.

Beto enjoyed...

Paula Sue Lange

Paula Sue Lange

Jun 24, 2022

Obituary For Paula Sue Lange Paula Sue Lange, 63, of Sedalia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1958 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Eugene Haynes and Betty (Polm) Haynes, who preceded her in death.

On May 9, 1975, she was united in marriage to Jerry Ford, who resides in Knob...

Charles "Cliff" C. Lear

Charles "Cliff" C. Lear

Jun 23, 2022

Obituary For Charles "Cliff" C. Lear Charles C. "Cliff" Lear, 95, of Sedalia, passed away June 23, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 27, 1926, in Pattonsburg, MO, the son of Charles B. Lear and Agnus Ruth Savage.

On May 23, 1948, in Trenton, MO, Cliff was united in marriage to...

Bobbie Joe Gregory

Bobbie Joe Gregory

Jun 17, 2022

Obituary For Bobbie Joe Gregory Bobbie Joe Gregory, 57 of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert "Bob" Walkington

Robert "Bob" Walkington

Jun 16, 2022

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Walkington Robert “Bob” Walkington, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. He was born on April 10, 1940, in Marshall, MO, a son of Louis Millard and Anna Marie (Fitzgerald) Walkington.

Bob grew up in Marshall and attended Benton Grade School, graduating from Marshall High school in 1958....

Thomas Leroy Watt

Thomas Leroy Watt

Jun 15, 2022

Obituary For Thomas Leroy Watt Thomas Leroy Watt, 54, of La Monte, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1967, in Davenport, IA, the son of Phillip Ray Watt Sr. and Sharon Lea Watt (Ewing), who preceded him in death.

Thomas was a 1986 graduate of Braymer C-4 High School in...

Martha Ann Van Wert

Martha Ann Van Wert

Jun 14, 2022

Obituary For Martha Ann Van Wert Martha Ann Van Wert, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 19, 1945 in Boonville, MO the daughter of Ray Gensler and Anna (Vieth) Gensler, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1980, in Sedalia, she was united...

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...

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Jul 7, 2022

Obituary For Wayne Andrew Gravitt Wayne Andrew Gravitt, 26, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Sedalia. He was born on December 2, 1995, in Sedalia a son of Samuel I. Gravitt Jr. and Vicki L. (Smith) Gravitt, who reside in Sedalia.

Wayne enjoyed listening to music, drawing art, working with electronics, and was an avid Kansas...

Carol Diane Longie

Carol Diane Longie

Jul 6, 2022

Obituary For Carol Diane Longie Carol Diane Longie, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. There will be no services held at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Jul 2, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene Allee Marjorie Lorene Allee, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Rural Cooper County, MO the daughter of Milton "Boozie" E. Finley and Martha Loraine (Adams) Finley, who preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1951 in...

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Maxine Emerson Dorothy Maxine Emerson, 90, of Sedalia MO, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on March 3, 1932 in Sedalia the daughter of Melvin Emerson and Quinidine (Dyer) Emerson who preceded her in death.

A private graveside burial will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022...

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Joshua "Josh" Corpier Joshua (Josh) Corpier, a lifelong native of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectantly Friday, July 1, 2022, in California, MO, at the age of 38.

Josh is survived by his mother Brenda Hall, his brothers Roy and Harley, and his sister Lindsey Hall. He is also survived by 4 nieces (Emerie, Dakota, Ariana, and Eve) and...

Gary Lower

Gary Lower

Jun 30, 2022

Obituary For Gary Lower Gary Lower, 80, of Warsaw, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home in Warsaw. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the son of Glenn E. Lower and Laneta L. Lower (Hume), who preceded him in death.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. As a lifelong truck...

Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda

Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda

Jun 25, 2022

Obituary For Alberto "José Romero" Rodriguez Castañeda Alberto Rodriguez Castañeda, AKA José Romero, 55, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 9, 1967 in Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico the son of Ricardo Rodriguez Garcia, who preceded him in death and Irma Castañeda Carranza, who resides in Acatlipa Morelos, Mexico.

Beto enjoyed...

Paula Sue Lange

Paula Sue Lange

Jun 24, 2022

Obituary For Paula Sue Lange Paula Sue Lange, 63, of Sedalia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1958 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Eugene Haynes and Betty (Polm) Haynes, who preceded her in death.

On May 9, 1975, she was united in marriage to Jerry Ford, who resides in Knob...

Charles "Cliff" C. Lear

Charles "Cliff" C. Lear

Jun 23, 2022

Obituary For Charles "Cliff" C. Lear Charles C. "Cliff" Lear, 95, of Sedalia, passed away June 23, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on June 27, 1926, in Pattonsburg, MO, the son of Charles B. Lear and Agnus Ruth Savage.

On May 23, 1948, in Trenton, MO, Cliff was united in marriage to...

Bobbie Joe Gregory

Bobbie Joe Gregory

Jun 17, 2022

Obituary For Bobbie Joe Gregory Bobbie Joe Gregory, 57 of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert "Bob" Walkington

Robert "Bob" Walkington

Jun 16, 2022

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Walkington Robert “Bob” Walkington, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. He was born on April 10, 1940, in Marshall, MO, a son of Louis Millard and Anna Marie (Fitzgerald) Walkington.

Bob grew up in Marshall and attended Benton Grade School, graduating from Marshall High school in 1958....

Thomas Leroy Watt

Thomas Leroy Watt

Jun 15, 2022

Obituary For Thomas Leroy Watt Thomas Leroy Watt, 54, of La Monte, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1967, in Davenport, IA, the son of Phillip Ray Watt Sr. and Sharon Lea Watt (Ewing), who preceded him in death.

Thomas was a 1986 graduate of Braymer C-4 High School in...

Martha Ann Van Wert

Martha Ann Van Wert

Jun 14, 2022

Obituary For Martha Ann Van Wert Martha Ann Van Wert, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 19, 1945 in Boonville, MO the daughter of Ray Gensler and Anna (Vieth) Gensler, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1980, in Sedalia, she was united...