Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Jack Cleveland Ream

Jack Cleveland Ream

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary For Jack Cleveland Ream Jack Cleveland Ream, 85, of Urich, MO passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Eddie Ray Hursman

Eddie Ray Hursman

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary For Eddie Ray Hursman Eddie Ray Hursman, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 9, 1952, in Elmwood, MO the son of Walter L. Hursman and Margaret M. (Hayes) Hursman, who preceded him in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO he was...

Elsie Eileen Peakes

Elsie Eileen Peakes

Apr 1, 2021

Obituary For Elsie Eileen Peakes Elsie Eileen Peakes, 98 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, MO.

Survivors include a son, Roy Peakes of Sedalia; a grandson, and one great granddaughter.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Zach Ryan Ballard

Zach Ryan Ballard

Mar 31, 2021

Obituary For Zach Ryan Ballard Zach Ryan Ballard, 40, of Liberty, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1980 in Lubbock, TX the son of Jackie Ballard and Heather Norman.

Zach loved to use his sense of humor to make others laugh; he was HILARIOUS. He loved to see smiles on...

Betty Lou Privett

Betty Lou Privett

Mar 31, 2021

Obituary For Betty Lou Privett Betty Lou Privett, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1945, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lawrence Bottcher and Lettie (Young) Bottcher, who preceded her in death.

On June 28, 1968, in Syracuse, MO she was united in marriage to Howard Lee Privett,...

Russell Lee Holman

Russell Lee Holman

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For Russell Lee Holman Russell Lee Holman, 94, of Sedalia, MO went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

He was born on the family farm, in Beaman, MO on September 7, 1926 to the late Roy and Ruby (Grimes) Holman.

After attending rural elementary school, he graduated Salutatorian from Smithton High School in 1944; he...

Karon Kreisel

Karon Kreisel

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For Karon Kreisel Karon Kreisel, 66, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo, Missouri.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Joann Marie Cooper

Joann Marie Cooper

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For JoAnn Marie Cooper JoAnn Marie Cooper, 46, of Sedalia, MO passed away, Saturday March 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1974 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Larry Joe Cooper, Sr. and Dinah Lee (Fisher) Cooper, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children, Chelsea Voight of Warrensburg, Nick Voight of Sedalia,...

Judith Lynette Tatum

Judith Lynette Tatum

Mar 23, 2021

Obituary For Judith Lynette Tatum Judith Lynette Tatum, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 12, 1945, in Clarinda, IA the daughter of Lyman Henry Meyer and Edna Elizabeth (Wischmeier) Meyer, who preceded her in death.

On November 24, 1961, in Lincoln, MO she was united in marriage to...

Robert Dale Sisemore

Robert Dale Sisemore

Mar 23, 2021

Obituary For Robert Dale Sisemore Robert Dale Sisemore Jr., 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedalia Senior Center in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

There will be a private family memorial service held at a later...

Betty Jean Kern

Betty Jean Kern

Mar 21, 2021

Obituary For Betty Jean Kern Betty Jean Kern, 84, of Lincoln, MO passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Lincoln Community Care Center.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Edna Mae Jobe

Edna Mae Jobe

Mar 20, 2021

Obituary For Edna Mae Jobe Edna Mae Jobe, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on July 25, 1934, in Cabool, MO the daughter of Ollie F Southard and Ada Myrtle (McCall) Southard, who preceded her in death.

Edna was united in marriage to Lloyd Jobe...

Martha Claudell Moore

Martha Claudell Moore

Mar 19, 2021

Obituary For Martha Claudell Moore Martha Claudell Moore, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 11, 1934, in Otterville, MO the daughter of Claude W. Goode and Della R (Adams) Goode, who preceded her in death.

On May 7, 1954, in Sedalia, MO...

Andy Lance Ricker

Andy Lance Ricker

Mar 19, 2021

Obituary For Andy Lance Ricker Andy Lance Ricker, 58, of Smithton, MO passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 23, 1962, in Kansas City, MO the son of Feaster L. Ricker and Patsy R. (Banner) Ricker, who preceded him in death.

Andy worked at Load King in Sedalia as...

John Martin Walker

John Martin Walker

Mar 18, 2021

Obituary For John Martin Walker John Martin Walker, 44, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1977 in Sedalia, a son of Hugh and Janet Walker

John was raised in Central Missouri and attended public schools in Sedalia, La Monte and Smithton. He graduated college from CMU in Warrensburg...

Dorothy Dell Reed

Dorothy Dell Reed

Mar 18, 2021

Obituary For Dorothy Dell Reed Dorothy Dell Reed, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 10, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Darrell Lester Harmon and Dollie Alice Mae (Turnbough) Harmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 1956, in Otterville,...

Jacquelynn Kae Graves

Jacquelynn Kae Graves

Mar 17, 2021

Obituary For Jacquelynn Kae Graves Jacquelynn Kae Graves, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on July 18, 1945 in Osage, Iowa the daughter of Robert Turner and Kathern Grace Conca, who preceded preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Merlin Lee Graves, who survives...

Dennis Ray Stone

Dennis Ray Stone

Mar 15, 2021

Obituary For Dennis Ray Stone Dennis Ray Stone, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Suzanna Lynn Green

Suzanna Lynn Green

Mar 13, 2021

Obituary For Suzanna Lynn Green Suzanna Lynn Green, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on August 19, 1953 in Sedalia, the daughter of Floyd E. Stevenson, who resided in Sedalia and Mary L. (Walker) Stevenson, who preceded her in death.

On May 3, 1999 in...

Elijah Johnson

Elijah Johnson

Mar 12, 2021

Obituary For Elijah Johnson Elijah Nells Johnson, 25, of Columbia, MO, formally Houstonia, MO, passed away March 12, 2021 at his home, after his battle with cancer. He was born on March 20, 1995 in Marshall, MO the son of Delbert Johnson (Amy) who survives of Houstonia, MO and Maryanne Forden, of Boonville, MO.

Elijah was a graduate of Pettis...

Jack Cleveland Ream

Jack Cleveland Ream

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary For Jack Cleveland Ream Jack Cleveland Ream, 85, of Urich, MO passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Eddie Ray Hursman

Eddie Ray Hursman

Apr 4, 2021

Obituary For Eddie Ray Hursman Eddie Ray Hursman, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 9, 1952, in Elmwood, MO the son of Walter L. Hursman and Margaret M. (Hayes) Hursman, who preceded him in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO he was...

Elsie Eileen Peakes

Elsie Eileen Peakes

Apr 1, 2021

Obituary For Elsie Eileen Peakes Elsie Eileen Peakes, 98 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, MO.

Survivors include a son, Roy Peakes of Sedalia; a grandson, and one great granddaughter.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Zach Ryan Ballard

Zach Ryan Ballard

Mar 31, 2021

Obituary For Zach Ryan Ballard Zach Ryan Ballard, 40, of Liberty, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1980 in Lubbock, TX the son of Jackie Ballard and Heather Norman.

Zach loved to use his sense of humor to make others laugh; he was HILARIOUS. He loved to see smiles on...

Betty Lou Privett

Betty Lou Privett

Mar 31, 2021

Obituary For Betty Lou Privett Betty Lou Privett, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1945, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lawrence Bottcher and Lettie (Young) Bottcher, who preceded her in death.

On June 28, 1968, in Syracuse, MO she was united in marriage to Howard Lee Privett,...

Russell Lee Holman

Russell Lee Holman

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For Russell Lee Holman Russell Lee Holman, 94, of Sedalia, MO went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

He was born on the family farm, in Beaman, MO on September 7, 1926 to the late Roy and Ruby (Grimes) Holman.

After attending rural elementary school, he graduated Salutatorian from Smithton High School in 1944; he...

Karon Kreisel

Karon Kreisel

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For Karon Kreisel Karon Kreisel, 66, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo, Missouri.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Joann Marie Cooper

Joann Marie Cooper

Mar 27, 2021

Obituary For JoAnn Marie Cooper JoAnn Marie Cooper, 46, of Sedalia, MO passed away, Saturday March 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1974 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Larry Joe Cooper, Sr. and Dinah Lee (Fisher) Cooper, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children, Chelsea Voight of Warrensburg, Nick Voight of Sedalia,...

Judith Lynette Tatum

Judith Lynette Tatum

Mar 23, 2021

Obituary For Judith Lynette Tatum Judith Lynette Tatum, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 12, 1945, in Clarinda, IA the daughter of Lyman Henry Meyer and Edna Elizabeth (Wischmeier) Meyer, who preceded her in death.

On November 24, 1961, in Lincoln, MO she was united in marriage to...

Robert Dale Sisemore

Robert Dale Sisemore

Mar 23, 2021

Obituary For Robert Dale Sisemore Robert Dale Sisemore Jr., 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedalia Senior Center in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

There will be a private family memorial service held at a later...

Betty Jean Kern

Betty Jean Kern

Mar 21, 2021

Obituary For Betty Jean Kern Betty Jean Kern, 84, of Lincoln, MO passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Lincoln Community Care Center.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Edna Mae Jobe

Edna Mae Jobe

Mar 20, 2021

Obituary For Edna Mae Jobe Edna Mae Jobe, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on July 25, 1934, in Cabool, MO the daughter of Ollie F Southard and Ada Myrtle (McCall) Southard, who preceded her in death.

Edna was united in marriage to Lloyd Jobe...

Martha Claudell Moore

Martha Claudell Moore

Mar 19, 2021

Obituary For Martha Claudell Moore Martha Claudell Moore, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 11, 1934, in Otterville, MO the daughter of Claude W. Goode and Della R (Adams) Goode, who preceded her in death.

On May 7, 1954, in Sedalia, MO...

Andy Lance Ricker

Andy Lance Ricker

Mar 19, 2021

Obituary For Andy Lance Ricker Andy Lance Ricker, 58, of Smithton, MO passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 23, 1962, in Kansas City, MO the son of Feaster L. Ricker and Patsy R. (Banner) Ricker, who preceded him in death.

Andy worked at Load King in Sedalia as...

John Martin Walker

John Martin Walker

Mar 18, 2021

Obituary For John Martin Walker John Martin Walker, 44, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1977 in Sedalia, a son of Hugh and Janet Walker

John was raised in Central Missouri and attended public schools in Sedalia, La Monte and Smithton. He graduated college from CMU in Warrensburg...

Dorothy Dell Reed

Dorothy Dell Reed

Mar 18, 2021

Obituary For Dorothy Dell Reed Dorothy Dell Reed, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 10, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Darrell Lester Harmon and Dollie Alice Mae (Turnbough) Harmon, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 1956, in Otterville,...

Jacquelynn Kae Graves

Jacquelynn Kae Graves

Mar 17, 2021

Obituary For Jacquelynn Kae Graves Jacquelynn Kae Graves, 75, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on July 18, 1945 in Osage, Iowa the daughter of Robert Turner and Kathern Grace Conca, who preceded preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Merlin Lee Graves, who survives...

Dennis Ray Stone

Dennis Ray Stone

Mar 15, 2021

Obituary For Dennis Ray Stone Dennis Ray Stone, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Suzanna Lynn Green

Suzanna Lynn Green

Mar 13, 2021

Obituary For Suzanna Lynn Green Suzanna Lynn Green, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on August 19, 1953 in Sedalia, the daughter of Floyd E. Stevenson, who resided in Sedalia and Mary L. (Walker) Stevenson, who preceded her in death.

On May 3, 1999 in...

Elijah Johnson

Elijah Johnson

Mar 12, 2021

Obituary For Elijah Johnson Elijah Nells Johnson, 25, of Columbia, MO, formally Houstonia, MO, passed away March 12, 2021 at his home, after his battle with cancer. He was born on March 20, 1995 in Marshall, MO the son of Delbert Johnson (Amy) who survives of Houstonia, MO and Maryanne Forden, of Boonville, MO.

Elijah was a graduate of Pettis...