Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Joyce Kay Wright

Joyce Kay Wright

Mar 10, 2021

Obituary For Joyce Kay Wright Joyce Kay Wright, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 5, 1954 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lewis Russell Wheeler and Augusta Lena (Schnakenberg) Wheeler, who preceded her in death.

Joyce was educated in Sedalia and attended Saint Paul’s Lutheran School, Smith Cotton...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Mar 10, 2021

Obituary For Patricia Jones Patricia "Patti" Jones, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1961 in San Diego, CA the daughter of Dallas and Sharon (LaDou) Jones, who preceded her in death.

Patti was a very involved member of the First United Methodist Church, Celebration Center. She was...

Lou Ann Eschbacher

Lou Ann Eschbacher

Mar 7, 2021

Obituary For Lou Ann Eschbacher Lou Ann Eschbacher, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1938 in Pleasant Hill, MO the daughter of Mack Stalnaker and Bertha (Smith) Stalnaker, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Teri Thorne (Tim) Chillicothe, MO,...

William Arthur Piers

William Arthur Piers

Mar 6, 2021

Obituary For William Arthur Piers William Arthur Piers, 72 of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

A private family graveside memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangement under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.



Dane Joseph Guffey

Dane Joseph Guffey

Mar 3, 2021

Obituary For Dane Joseph Guffey Dane Joseph Guffey, 31, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1989 in Rolla, MO the son of Cary Alan Guffey who preceded him in death and Tamie Marie (Gagnier) Guffey who resides in San Antonio, TX.

Dane was known for his witty humor...

Joan Mae Wishard

Joan Mae Wishard

Feb 28, 2021

Obituary For Joan Mae Wishard Joan Mae Wishard was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She left this world on February 28th, 2021 at age 62.

On August 9th, 1958 Joan was born to Edward and Joan Reidy in Elmhurst, IL. She was a 1977 graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle, IL. Joan fell in love and...

Terry Edward Mays, Sr.

Terry Edward Mays, Sr.

Feb 26, 2021

Obituary For Terry Edward Mays, Sr. Terry Edward Mays Sr., 76, of Warsaw, MO passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1945 in Grandview, MO the son of Robert L. Mays and Phoebe A. Kreeger, who preceded him in death.

On March 28, 2000 he began a union with Diane Hammond, who...

George Ross Bain, Jr.

George Ross Bain, Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Obituary For George Ross Bain, Jr. George Ross Bain, Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the home of his son, surrounded in comfort by his family.

He was born on July 1, 1955 in Sedalia, the son of George Ross Bain, Sr., and Betty Ruth (Lutjen) Bain,...

Julia Mae Turley

Julia Mae Turley

Feb 21, 2021

Obituary For Julia Mae Turley Julia Mae Turley, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away February 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Arcadia, OK the daughter of William Roy and Jilta Mary (Muroney) Tennis, who preceded her in death.

On April 25, 1951 in Baton, NM, she was united in marriage to Arthur B....

Jesse Vansel Jr.

Jesse Vansel Jr.

Feb 20, 2021

Obituary For Jesse Vansel Jr. Jesse Vansel Jr., 70, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Warsaw, MO the son of Jesse Franklin Vansel Sr. and Lizzabelle Garrett, his father preceded him in death.

On January 1, 1971 in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to...

George Ellis Beeson Jr.

George Ellis Beeson Jr.

Feb 18, 2021

Obituary For George Ellis Beeson Jr. George Ellis Beeson Jr, 82, of Sunrise Beach, MO passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his daughter's home in Sedalia. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Kansas City, KS the son of George Ellis Beeson Sr. and Julia Helena (Ward) Beeson, who preceded him in death.

On March 29, 1958 in...

Ramona K. Bolade

Ramona K. Bolade

Feb 17, 2021

Obituary For Ramona K. Bolade Ramona K. Bolade, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 10, 1959 in Plattsburg, NY the daughter of Raymond Booze Sr. and Dorothy (Frye) Booze, who preceded her in death.

Ramona attended Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia and later moved to Columbia,...

Ronald Thomas Bozarth

Ronald Thomas Bozarth

Feb 14, 2021

Obituary For Ronald Thomas Bozarth Ronald Thomas Bozarth, 70 of Sedalia, MO passed away at Fairview Nursing home on Sunday, February, 14 2021. He was born in January 26, 1951 in Boonville, MO, the son of Roy and Nancy (Curton) Bozarth, who preceded him in death.

Ronnie lived in Wisconsin, Texas and Arizona but spent most of his life in...

Bob A. Schlomer

Bob A. Schlomer

Feb 13, 2021

Obituary For Bob A. Schlomer Robert A. "Bob" Schlomer, 61, of Houstonia, MO passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 2, 1959 in Sedalia, the son of William D. Schlomer and Margaret (Gamache) Schlomer, who reside in Marshall, MO.

On September 29, 2001 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Annette Rachel Bunch

Annette Rachel Bunch

Feb 10, 2021

Obituary For Annette Rachel Bunch Annette Rachel Bunch, 58, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 18, 1962 in Sedalia, the daughter of Bennie B. Hatfield and Linda Carol (Stone) Hatfield, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 1982 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to Mark...

Thomas Smith Jr.

Thomas Smith Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

Obituary For Thomas Smith Jr. Thomas "Smitty" Smith Jr., 66 of Sedalia, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services at this time. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

A private burial will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Arrangements are under the...

Ronald Bartlett

Ronald Bartlett

Feb 9, 2021

Obituary For Ronald Bartlett Ronald Bartlett, 72, of Pilot Grove, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

David Evard Lillard

David Evard Lillard

Feb 8, 2021

Obituary For David Evard Lillard David Evard Lillard, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 30, 1940 in Williamstown, MO the son of Evard David Lillard and Esther (Wolfmeyer) Lillard, who preceded him in death.

On July 19, 1959 in Williamstown, MO he was...

Ronnie E. Ollison

Ronnie E. Ollison

Feb 8, 2021

Obituary For Ronnie E. Ollison Ronnie E. Ollison, 67, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on February 18, 1953 in Sedalia, MO the son of Elbert William Ollison and Ruby C. (Griesel) Ollison, who preceded him in death.

On May 19, 1978 in Sedalia, MO he was united...

Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg

Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg

Feb 7, 2021

Obituary For Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Norbourne, MO the daughter of George Lona Lewis and Lois Ophelia (Cryder) Lewis, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1949 in Sedalia at the home of her...

Joyce Kay Wright

Joyce Kay Wright

Mar 10, 2021

Obituary For Joyce Kay Wright Joyce Kay Wright, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 5, 1954 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lewis Russell Wheeler and Augusta Lena (Schnakenberg) Wheeler, who preceded her in death.

Joyce was educated in Sedalia and attended Saint Paul’s Lutheran School, Smith Cotton...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Mar 10, 2021

Obituary For Patricia Jones Patricia "Patti" Jones, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1961 in San Diego, CA the daughter of Dallas and Sharon (LaDou) Jones, who preceded her in death.

Patti was a very involved member of the First United Methodist Church, Celebration Center. She was...

Lou Ann Eschbacher

Lou Ann Eschbacher

Mar 7, 2021

Obituary For Lou Ann Eschbacher Lou Ann Eschbacher, 82, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1938 in Pleasant Hill, MO the daughter of Mack Stalnaker and Bertha (Smith) Stalnaker, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Teri Thorne (Tim) Chillicothe, MO,...

William Arthur Piers

William Arthur Piers

Mar 6, 2021

Obituary For William Arthur Piers William Arthur Piers, 72 of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

A private family graveside memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangement under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.



Dane Joseph Guffey

Dane Joseph Guffey

Mar 3, 2021

Obituary For Dane Joseph Guffey Dane Joseph Guffey, 31, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1989 in Rolla, MO the son of Cary Alan Guffey who preceded him in death and Tamie Marie (Gagnier) Guffey who resides in San Antonio, TX.

Dane was known for his witty humor...

Joan Mae Wishard

Joan Mae Wishard

Feb 28, 2021

Obituary For Joan Mae Wishard Joan Mae Wishard was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She left this world on February 28th, 2021 at age 62.

On August 9th, 1958 Joan was born to Edward and Joan Reidy in Elmhurst, IL. She was a 1977 graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle, IL. Joan fell in love and...

Terry Edward Mays, Sr.

Terry Edward Mays, Sr.

Feb 26, 2021

Obituary For Terry Edward Mays, Sr. Terry Edward Mays Sr., 76, of Warsaw, MO passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1945 in Grandview, MO the son of Robert L. Mays and Phoebe A. Kreeger, who preceded him in death.

On March 28, 2000 he began a union with Diane Hammond, who...

George Ross Bain, Jr.

George Ross Bain, Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Obituary For George Ross Bain, Jr. George Ross Bain, Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the home of his son, surrounded in comfort by his family.

He was born on July 1, 1955 in Sedalia, the son of George Ross Bain, Sr., and Betty Ruth (Lutjen) Bain,...

Julia Mae Turley

Julia Mae Turley

Feb 21, 2021

Obituary For Julia Mae Turley Julia Mae Turley, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away February 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Arcadia, OK the daughter of William Roy and Jilta Mary (Muroney) Tennis, who preceded her in death.

On April 25, 1951 in Baton, NM, she was united in marriage to Arthur B....

Jesse Vansel Jr.

Jesse Vansel Jr.

Feb 20, 2021

Obituary For Jesse Vansel Jr. Jesse Vansel Jr., 70, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Warsaw, MO the son of Jesse Franklin Vansel Sr. and Lizzabelle Garrett, his father preceded him in death.

On January 1, 1971 in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to...

George Ellis Beeson Jr.

George Ellis Beeson Jr.

Feb 18, 2021

Obituary For George Ellis Beeson Jr. George Ellis Beeson Jr, 82, of Sunrise Beach, MO passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his daughter's home in Sedalia. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Kansas City, KS the son of George Ellis Beeson Sr. and Julia Helena (Ward) Beeson, who preceded him in death.

On March 29, 1958 in...

Ramona K. Bolade

Ramona K. Bolade

Feb 17, 2021

Obituary For Ramona K. Bolade Ramona K. Bolade, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 10, 1959 in Plattsburg, NY the daughter of Raymond Booze Sr. and Dorothy (Frye) Booze, who preceded her in death.

Ramona attended Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia and later moved to Columbia,...

Ronald Thomas Bozarth

Ronald Thomas Bozarth

Feb 14, 2021

Obituary For Ronald Thomas Bozarth Ronald Thomas Bozarth, 70 of Sedalia, MO passed away at Fairview Nursing home on Sunday, February, 14 2021. He was born in January 26, 1951 in Boonville, MO, the son of Roy and Nancy (Curton) Bozarth, who preceded him in death.

Ronnie lived in Wisconsin, Texas and Arizona but spent most of his life in...

Bob A. Schlomer

Bob A. Schlomer

Feb 13, 2021

Obituary For Bob A. Schlomer Robert A. "Bob" Schlomer, 61, of Houstonia, MO passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 2, 1959 in Sedalia, the son of William D. Schlomer and Margaret (Gamache) Schlomer, who reside in Marshall, MO.

On September 29, 2001 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Annette Rachel Bunch

Annette Rachel Bunch

Feb 10, 2021

Obituary For Annette Rachel Bunch Annette Rachel Bunch, 58, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 18, 1962 in Sedalia, the daughter of Bennie B. Hatfield and Linda Carol (Stone) Hatfield, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 1982 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to Mark...

Thomas Smith Jr.

Thomas Smith Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

Obituary For Thomas Smith Jr. Thomas "Smitty" Smith Jr., 66 of Sedalia, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home.

There will be no formal services at this time. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

A private burial will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Arrangements are under the...

Ronald Bartlett

Ronald Bartlett

Feb 9, 2021

Obituary For Ronald Bartlett Ronald Bartlett, 72, of Pilot Grove, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove.

There will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

David Evard Lillard

David Evard Lillard

Feb 8, 2021

Obituary For David Evard Lillard David Evard Lillard, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 30, 1940 in Williamstown, MO the son of Evard David Lillard and Esther (Wolfmeyer) Lillard, who preceded him in death.

On July 19, 1959 in Williamstown, MO he was...

Ronnie E. Ollison

Ronnie E. Ollison

Feb 8, 2021

Obituary For Ronnie E. Ollison Ronnie E. Ollison, 67, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on February 18, 1953 in Sedalia, MO the son of Elbert William Ollison and Ruby C. (Griesel) Ollison, who preceded him in death.

On May 19, 1978 in Sedalia, MO he was united...

Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg

Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg

Feb 7, 2021

Obituary For Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg Lois Jane Hunter Schnakenberg, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Norbourne, MO the daughter of George Lona Lewis and Lois Ophelia (Cryder) Lewis, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1949 in Sedalia at the home of her...