Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

James Ross Hall

James Ross Hall

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For James Ross Hall Surrounded by his loving family, James Ross Hall passed away on Saturday, 6 August 2022, at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. Born in Sedalia on 12 October 1941, he was the son of Albert A. Hall and Betty L. Carver. On 13 August 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty L. Kelley, who survives the...

Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling

Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Sedalia.

A private family graveside memorial service will he held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO, with full military honors conducted by the United States Air Force and Sedalia...

Eliza "Lee" Ross

Eliza "Lee" Ross

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For Eliza "Lee" Ross Eliza "Lee" Ross, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 8, 1939, in Kealakehe North Kailua-Kona, HI, the daughter of Charles Keawe Palau and Elizabeth Keanui (Benjamine) Palau, who preceded her in death.

On July 1, 1966, in Warrensburg, MO,...

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 Ross Hall

James Ross Hall

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For James Ross Hall Surrounded by his loving family, James Ross Hall passed away on Saturday, 6 August 2022, at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. Born in Sedalia on 12 October 1941, he was the son of Albert A. Hall and Betty L. Carver. On 13 August 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty L. Kelley, who survives the...

Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling

Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling Russell "Russ" Stephen Gerling, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Sedalia.

A private family graveside memorial service will he held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO, with full military honors conducted by the United States Air Force and Sedalia...

Eliza "Lee" Ross

Eliza "Lee" Ross

Aug 6, 2022

Obituary For Eliza "Lee" Ross Eliza "Lee" Ross, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on May 8, 1939, in Kealakehe North Kailua-Kona, HI, the daughter of Charles Keawe Palau and Elizabeth Keanui (Benjamine) Palau, who preceded her in death.

On July 1, 1966, in Warrensburg, MO,...

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...