Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith
Mar 11, 2025
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith, 29, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Greenville, IL.
Nathan was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He had a kind heart, a bright spirit, and a deep love for those closest to him. His greatest joy was his son, Rylie Smith (Chelsea Archambault), whom he adored.
He is survived by...
Santiago Cano Lorenzo
Mar 11, 2025
Santiago Lorenzo Cano, 38, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born on February 26, 1987, in Paracho Michoacan De Ocampo, Mexico the son of Jose Luis Cano-Alejo and Juana Lorenzo-Blas.
He was united in marriage to Maria Luisa Pascual-Romero, who resides in the home.
In addition to his wife and parents,...
Thomas Welton Grimes
Mar 10, 2025
Thomas W. Grimes (84), of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 10, 2025, from ALS.
He was born on October 11, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ralph W. and Emily J. Wilson Grimes. On October 4, 1964, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Mertie Gayle Ford. Their first...
Mary Annette Pettis
Mar 9, 2025
Mary Annette "Netta" Pettis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1955, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Sidney Carl Mefford and Frances Anna Louise (Keltner) Mefford, who preceded her in death.
On January 5, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Richard Wade Pettis, who...
Matthew Ryan Woosley
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Ryan Woosley, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.
There will be no services held.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Jerry Edward Brosch
Mar 7, 2025
Jerry Edward Brosch, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Sedalia, MO, to Norbert Leo Brosch and Mildred M. (Wenig) Pfetcher, who preceded him in death.
On December 27, 1977, Jerry married Sherri Lee Henthorne in Sedalia, MO. She survives him in their home.
A...
Donald Wayne Van Buren
Mar 5, 2025
Donald Wayne Van Buren, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Slater, MO, the son of Emma (Van Buren) Brame, who preceded him in death.
On March 30, 1996, Don entered into a union with Nancy Sims. And on September 8, 2007,...
Donna Suzanne Thorne
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Suzanne Thorne, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1956, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Claude LeRoy Lynch Jr. and Catherine Ora (Davis) Lynch, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Emmett Thorne, who resides...
Darlene Amy Purl
Mar 2, 2025
Darlene Amy Purl, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Loving Arms Care Center, Sedalia. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Ira and Nina (Parkinson) Corum, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1981, in San Bernardino, CA she was united in marriage to Lloyd Purl, who preceded...
Kathie Elizabeth Luff
Mar 1, 2025
Kathie Elizabeth Luff, 72, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, in Marshall, MO.
Survivors include her companion, Joe McGuckin of the home; a daughter, Kristina Conway of Warrensburg, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Conway and Jacob and Abigail Luff; a son, Robert James Luff (Susan) of New York; five brothers, Michael, Jeff, Jamie,...
William Wayne Williams
Feb 28, 2025
William Wayne Williams, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Whittier, CA, the son of Johnny Williams and Geneva (Thompson) Williams, who preceded him in death.
On August 2, 1974, in Green Forest, AR, he was united in marriage to Diana Renee Williams, who...
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
Vernion Dean Dotson
Feb 27, 2025
Vernion "Sonny" Dean Dotson, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Karen June Hellesvig
Feb 27, 2025
Karen June Hellesvig, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Maecelle Blanche Harness
Feb 25, 2025
Maecelle "Blanche" Harness, 84, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, MO. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of David Frank Williams and Ruth Louella (DuPree) Harness, who preceded her in death.
On October 5, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA, she was united in...
Donna Marie Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Marie Baker, 96, of Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Boyer) Wenger, who preceded her in death.
The eldest of four daughters, Donna grew up in northeast Kansas on...
Linda Sue Hockersmith
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Sue Hockersmith, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of the late William W. Parsons and Helen I. (Iiams) Parsons, who resides in Centerview, MO.
On December 1, 1978, in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in...
Betty Louise Canida
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Louise Canida, 92, of Otterville, MO, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on June 21, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Beuhler, who preceded her in death.
On July 8,1950, in Kansas City, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Oscar Canida,...
Leona B. Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Leona B. Payne, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of William Hall and Rosa (Sickler) Hall, who preceded her in death.
On May 3, 1949, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edward Worley,...
Lawrence H. Weathers
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence H. Weathers Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Sedalia, MO, and was raised in the Hughesville/Sedalia area. Lawrence resided in Demotte, IN.
His loving wife, Janet S. (Greer) Weathers, was born on May 4, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, and was also raised in the Sedalia/Hughesville area.
She resided in California,...
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith
Mar 11, 2025
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith, 29, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Greenville, IL.
Nathan was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He had a kind heart, a bright spirit, and a deep love for those closest to him. His greatest joy was his son, Rylie Smith (Chelsea Archambault), whom he adored.
He is survived by...
Santiago Cano Lorenzo
Mar 11, 2025
Santiago Lorenzo Cano, 38, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born on February 26, 1987, in Paracho Michoacan De Ocampo, Mexico the son of Jose Luis Cano-Alejo and Juana Lorenzo-Blas.
He was united in marriage to Maria Luisa Pascual-Romero, who resides in the home.
In addition to his wife and parents,...
Thomas Welton Grimes
Mar 10, 2025
Thomas W. Grimes (84), of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 10, 2025, from ALS.
He was born on October 11, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ralph W. and Emily J. Wilson Grimes. On October 4, 1964, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Mertie Gayle Ford. Their first...
Mary Annette Pettis
Mar 9, 2025
Mary Annette "Netta" Pettis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1955, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Sidney Carl Mefford and Frances Anna Louise (Keltner) Mefford, who preceded her in death.
On January 5, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Richard Wade Pettis, who...
Matthew Ryan Woosley
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Ryan Woosley, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.
There will be no services held.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Jerry Edward Brosch
Mar 7, 2025
Jerry Edward Brosch, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Sedalia, MO, to Norbert Leo Brosch and Mildred M. (Wenig) Pfetcher, who preceded him in death.
On December 27, 1977, Jerry married Sherri Lee Henthorne in Sedalia, MO. She survives him in their home.
A...
Donald Wayne Van Buren
Mar 5, 2025
Donald Wayne Van Buren, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Slater, MO, the son of Emma (Van Buren) Brame, who preceded him in death.
On March 30, 1996, Don entered into a union with Nancy Sims. And on September 8, 2007,...
Donna Suzanne Thorne
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Suzanne Thorne, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1956, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Claude LeRoy Lynch Jr. and Catherine Ora (Davis) Lynch, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Emmett Thorne, who resides...
Darlene Amy Purl
Mar 2, 2025
Darlene Amy Purl, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Loving Arms Care Center, Sedalia. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Ira and Nina (Parkinson) Corum, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1981, in San Bernardino, CA she was united in marriage to Lloyd Purl, who preceded...
Kathie Elizabeth Luff
Mar 1, 2025
Kathie Elizabeth Luff, 72, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, in Marshall, MO.
Survivors include her companion, Joe McGuckin of the home; a daughter, Kristina Conway of Warrensburg, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Conway and Jacob and Abigail Luff; a son, Robert James Luff (Susan) of New York; five brothers, Michael, Jeff, Jamie,...
William Wayne Williams
Feb 28, 2025
William Wayne Williams, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Whittier, CA, the son of Johnny Williams and Geneva (Thompson) Williams, who preceded him in death.
On August 2, 1974, in Green Forest, AR, he was united in marriage to Diana Renee Williams, who...
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
Vernion Dean Dotson
Feb 27, 2025
Vernion "Sonny" Dean Dotson, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.
A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Karen June Hellesvig
Feb 27, 2025
Karen June Hellesvig, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Maecelle Blanche Harness
Feb 25, 2025
Maecelle "Blanche" Harness, 84, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, MO. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Oak Grove, LA, the daughter of David Frank Williams and Ruth Louella (DuPree) Harness, who preceded her in death.
On October 5, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA, she was united in...
Donna Marie Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Donna Marie Baker, 96, of Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Boyer) Wenger, who preceded her in death.
The eldest of four daughters, Donna grew up in northeast Kansas on...
Linda Sue Hockersmith
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Sue Hockersmith, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of the late William W. Parsons and Helen I. (Iiams) Parsons, who resides in Centerview, MO.
On December 1, 1978, in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in...
Betty Louise Canida
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Louise Canida, 92, of Otterville, MO, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on June 21, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Beuhler, who preceded her in death.
On July 8,1950, in Kansas City, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Oscar Canida,...
Leona B. Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Leona B. Payne, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of William Hall and Rosa (Sickler) Hall, who preceded her in death.
On May 3, 1949, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edward Worley,...
Lawrence H. Weathers
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence H. Weathers Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Sedalia, MO, and was raised in the Hughesville/Sedalia area. Lawrence resided in Demotte, IN.
His loving wife, Janet S. (Greer) Weathers, was born on May 4, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, and was also raised in the Sedalia/Hughesville area.
She resided in California,...
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