Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Craig A. Greene
Oct 7, 2025
Craig A. Greene, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born July 31, 1964, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth P. Greene and Ruth M. (Albers) Greene, who preceded him in death.
On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Rebecca J. Fiedler, who resides...
Enrique Reyes Cook
Oct 6, 2025
Enrique "Ricky" Reyes Cook, 49, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1976, in California, the son of Enrique Reyes Luera and Cherryl Yvonne Cook.
No Services are being held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Melvin Ray Hix
Oct 4, 2025
Melvin Ray Hix, 69, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Lincoln, MO, to Flavel Woodrow Hix and Ruby Hix, both of whom preceded him in death.
Melvin owned AA Discount Muffler in Versailles, MO, for over 20 years. He was a skilled mechanic and welder,...
Mildred Vada Widel
Oct 3, 2025
Mildred Vada Widel, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 27, 1932, in Lusk, WY, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Hamaker) Nation, who preceded her in death.
On March 26, 1953, in Crawford, NE, she was united in marriage to the love of...
Walter Lee Sands
Oct 2, 2025
Walter Lee Sands, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born on June 23, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth Sands and Virginia Lee (Lemons) Sands Brockman, who preceded him in death.
On December 31, 1971, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary...
Alesia Rae Wissman
Sep 30, 2025
Alesia Rae Wissman, 67, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born October 23, 1957, in Versailles, MO, the daughter of Cleo J. Wissman and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman, who preceded her in death.
Affectionately known to most as "Babe," Alesia was a proud...
Larry Norman Hanna
Sep 29, 2025
Larry Norman Hanna, 78, of Belton, MO, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 08, 1947 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Zade B. Hanna and Lulu B. (Echard) Hanna, who preceded him in death.
On July 25, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Geneva...
Chester Wayne Bryan
Sep 29, 2025
Chester Wayne Bryan, 67, of Florence, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Forrest Clifford Bryan and Pauline (Currier) Bryan, who preceded him in death.
On April 30, 2022, in Sedalia, MO, Chester was united in marriage to Kimberly I. Bishop, who survives...
James Edwin Teasley
Sep 29, 2025
James Edwin Teasley, 79, of Concordia, MO, formerly of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on February 28, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, the son of James Teasley and Kathryn Lurline Kendrick Dutton Teasley, who preceded him in death.
James served his country honorably in the United States...
Sharon Kay Kratzer
Sep 29, 2025
Sharon Kay Kratzer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 29, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1947, in Sedalia, the daughter of Roy and Nancy (Cureton) Bozarth, who preceded her in death.
Sharon was a woman of simple joys and a big heart. She loved puzzles of all kinds, diamond...
Mary Ruth Bengtson
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ruth (Huls) Bengtson, age 86, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Rayville Missouri. She was born to Jefferson Huls and Laverna Doris (Spunaugle) Huls on June 10, 1939 and raised in Welch, Oklahoma.
She met Leon Bengtson at Clever convention in 1960 and they were married on August 3, 1961. They enjoyed 63 years together. They farmed in...
Randy Chi Smith
Sep 28, 2025
Randy Chi Smith, 72, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Sedalia the son of Chi Albert Smith who preceded him death and Nancy Lee (Eaton) Smith, who resides in Sedalia.
He was united in marriage on September 16, 2004, to Deborah...
Irma L. Weyer
Sep 21, 2025
Irma L. Weyer, 102, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on December 29, 1922, in Oberhausen, Germany.
Irma immigrated to Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO, from Germany in the early 1950s and became a U.S. citizen in 2004. She worked at Lamy's and...
Russell Allen Cooper
Sep 21, 2025
Russell "Allen" Cooper, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on September 21, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, to Otto and Mildred Cooper, both of whom preceded him in death.
On September 23, 1967, he married Nicola Kathleen Hayworth in Sedalia, MO, and she survives him.
Allen graduated from Smith-Cotton High School...
Kenneth Dale Venable
Sep 20, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Venable, 74, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on September 20, 2025, at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on July 17, 1951, in Butler, MO, the son of Roy M. and Daisy M. Venable, who preceded him in death.
On January 8, 1982, in Whitesboro, TX, he was united in marriage to Barbara Howard, who resides...
Susan Dawn McMannama
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Dawn McMannama, 70, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on September 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 8, 1955, in Boonville, MO, to Leon and Gloria D. Snapp, both of whom preceded her in death.
On February 5, 2005, in Sedalia, MO, she married Alfred "Chris" McMannama Jr., who survives her.
Susan graduated from Smith-Cotton High...
Eldon Lee McClain
Sep 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eldon Lee McClain, a loving son, devoted father, cherished grandfather, loyal friend, and proud veteran of the United States Army. He departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on June 29, 1940, Eldon lived a life marked by service to his country, honesty, integrity, and a...
Edna Cleo Payne
Sep 18, 2025
Edna Cleo Payne, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1940, in rural Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Charley W. Shull and Mary (Mosby) Shull, who preceded her in death.
On November 22, 1981, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Wallace Gene Payne, who...
Marie Elena Webb
Sep 16, 2025
Marie Elena Webb, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 9, 1941, in Turtle Lake, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Dolly (Meyers) Anderson, who preceded her in death.
Marie devoted much of her life to caring for children. She worked for Kid...
Shirley Grace Ballew
Sep 14, 2025
Shirley Grace Ballew, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri.
A private graveside memorial gathering with family and friends will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Warrensburg, MO, at a later date by the family.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Craig A. Greene
Oct 7, 2025
Craig A. Greene, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born July 31, 1964, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth P. Greene and Ruth M. (Albers) Greene, who preceded him in death.
On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Rebecca J. Fiedler, who resides...
Enrique Reyes Cook
Oct 6, 2025
Enrique "Ricky" Reyes Cook, 49, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1976, in California, the son of Enrique Reyes Luera and Cherryl Yvonne Cook.
No Services are being held at this time.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Melvin Ray Hix
Oct 4, 2025
Melvin Ray Hix, 69, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Lincoln, MO, to Flavel Woodrow Hix and Ruby Hix, both of whom preceded him in death.
Melvin owned AA Discount Muffler in Versailles, MO, for over 20 years. He was a skilled mechanic and welder,...
Mildred Vada Widel
Oct 3, 2025
Mildred Vada Widel, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 27, 1932, in Lusk, WY, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Hamaker) Nation, who preceded her in death.
On March 26, 1953, in Crawford, NE, she was united in marriage to the love of...
Walter Lee Sands
Oct 2, 2025
Walter Lee Sands, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born on June 23, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth Sands and Virginia Lee (Lemons) Sands Brockman, who preceded him in death.
On December 31, 1971, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary...
Alesia Rae Wissman
Sep 30, 2025
Alesia Rae Wissman, 67, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born October 23, 1957, in Versailles, MO, the daughter of Cleo J. Wissman and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman, who preceded her in death.
Affectionately known to most as "Babe," Alesia was a proud...
Larry Norman Hanna
Sep 29, 2025
Larry Norman Hanna, 78, of Belton, MO, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 08, 1947 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Zade B. Hanna and Lulu B. (Echard) Hanna, who preceded him in death.
On July 25, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Geneva...
Chester Wayne Bryan
Sep 29, 2025
Chester Wayne Bryan, 67, of Florence, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Forrest Clifford Bryan and Pauline (Currier) Bryan, who preceded him in death.
On April 30, 2022, in Sedalia, MO, Chester was united in marriage to Kimberly I. Bishop, who survives...
James Edwin Teasley
Sep 29, 2025
James Edwin Teasley, 79, of Concordia, MO, formerly of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on February 28, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, the son of James Teasley and Kathryn Lurline Kendrick Dutton Teasley, who preceded him in death.
James served his country honorably in the United States...
Sharon Kay Kratzer
Sep 29, 2025
Sharon Kay Kratzer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 29, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1947, in Sedalia, the daughter of Roy and Nancy (Cureton) Bozarth, who preceded her in death.
Sharon was a woman of simple joys and a big heart. She loved puzzles of all kinds, diamond...
Mary Ruth Bengtson
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ruth (Huls) Bengtson, age 86, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Rayville Missouri. She was born to Jefferson Huls and Laverna Doris (Spunaugle) Huls on June 10, 1939 and raised in Welch, Oklahoma.
She met Leon Bengtson at Clever convention in 1960 and they were married on August 3, 1961. They enjoyed 63 years together. They farmed in...
Randy Chi Smith
Sep 28, 2025
Randy Chi Smith, 72, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Sedalia the son of Chi Albert Smith who preceded him death and Nancy Lee (Eaton) Smith, who resides in Sedalia.
He was united in marriage on September 16, 2004, to Deborah...
Irma L. Weyer
Sep 21, 2025
Irma L. Weyer, 102, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on December 29, 1922, in Oberhausen, Germany.
Irma immigrated to Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO, from Germany in the early 1950s and became a U.S. citizen in 2004. She worked at Lamy's and...
Russell Allen Cooper
Sep 21, 2025
Russell "Allen" Cooper, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on September 21, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, to Otto and Mildred Cooper, both of whom preceded him in death.
On September 23, 1967, he married Nicola Kathleen Hayworth in Sedalia, MO, and she survives him.
Allen graduated from Smith-Cotton High School...
Kenneth Dale Venable
Sep 20, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Venable, 74, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on September 20, 2025, at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on July 17, 1951, in Butler, MO, the son of Roy M. and Daisy M. Venable, who preceded him in death.
On January 8, 1982, in Whitesboro, TX, he was united in marriage to Barbara Howard, who resides...
Susan Dawn McMannama
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Dawn McMannama, 70, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on September 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 8, 1955, in Boonville, MO, to Leon and Gloria D. Snapp, both of whom preceded her in death.
On February 5, 2005, in Sedalia, MO, she married Alfred "Chris" McMannama Jr., who survives her.
Susan graduated from Smith-Cotton High...
Eldon Lee McClain
Sep 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eldon Lee McClain, a loving son, devoted father, cherished grandfather, loyal friend, and proud veteran of the United States Army. He departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on June 29, 1940, Eldon lived a life marked by service to his country, honesty, integrity, and a...
Edna Cleo Payne
Sep 18, 2025
Edna Cleo Payne, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1940, in rural Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Charley W. Shull and Mary (Mosby) Shull, who preceded her in death.
On November 22, 1981, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Wallace Gene Payne, who...
Marie Elena Webb
Sep 16, 2025
Marie Elena Webb, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 9, 1941, in Turtle Lake, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Dolly (Meyers) Anderson, who preceded her in death.
Marie devoted much of her life to caring for children. She worked for Kid...
Shirley Grace Ballew
Sep 14, 2025
Shirley Grace Ballew, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at University Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri.
A private graveside memorial gathering with family and friends will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Warrensburg, MO, at a later date by the family.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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