Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

John R. Butterbaugh

John R. Butterbaugh

May 11, 2021

Obituary For John R. Butterbaugh John R Butterbaugh, 84, of Springdale AR, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, AR, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 2, 1936, in rural Pettis County, the son of Richard Emmitt and Stella (Spratley) Butterbaugh, who preceded him in...

Marvin John Davis

Marvin John Davis

May 10, 2021

Obituary For Marvin John Davis Marvin "John" Davis, 45, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at Four Season Living Center on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Sedalia, Missouri. There will be no formal services at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.



Janice Ethel Hedrick

Janice Ethel Hedrick

May 6, 2021

Obituary For Janice Ethel Hedrick Janice Ethel Hedrick, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Syracuse, MO the daughter of Nolan and Pearl (Fisher) Twyman, who preceded her in death.

On August 16, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Paul Hedrick, who...

Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr.

Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr.

May 1, 2021

Obituary For Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr. Glen Eldon Wissman Jr., 71, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 18, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Glen Eldon Wissman Sr. and Vivian Murlene (Walton) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

Glen was a 1967 graduate of Smith-Cotton...

Frances K. Antoine

Frances K. Antoine

Apr 29, 2021

Obituary For Frances K. Antoine Frances Kathryn Antoine, 88, of Sedalia, MO formerly of Smithton, MO passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 18, 1932, in Smithton, the daughter of George Jaeger and Goldy (Rehmer) Jaeger, who preceded her in death.

On May 10, 1952, in Smithton, she was united in marriage to...

Marjorie A. Newkirk

Marjorie A. Newkirk

Apr 27, 2021

Obituary For Marjorie A. Newkirk Marjorie A. Newkirk, 90, of Marshall passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. She was born on November 30, 1930 in Huron, SD the daughter of Ernest Kobes and Marjorie (Pierce) Kobes, who preceded her in death.

On June 1, 1958...

Loula Rae Sims

Loula Rae Sims

Apr 27, 2021

Obituary For Loula Rae Sims Loula Rae “Lou” Sims, 86, formerly of Sweet Springs, MO, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021.

Loula Rae was born on November 21st, 1934, in Curryville, MO, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Ira & Clara (Sisson) Sparks. The family later relocated to the Malta Bend area, and...

Nataliy Limanskiya

Nataliy Limanskiya

Apr 26, 2021

Obituary For Nataliy Limanskiya Nataliy Limanskiya 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Belorusia, Elovets, Russia the daughter of Vasiliy and Evdokia Naprienkova, who preceded her in death.

In their family they had 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Ivan, Mark, Anna, Natalya, and Shura. She had...

Ruth Barkacs

Ruth Barkacs

Apr 24, 2021

Obituary For Ruth Barkacs Ruth Kirkpatrick Zemke Barkacs, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, April 24th at Fair View Nursing Home.

She was born September 20, 1939, in St. Paul, MN a daughter of Herman and Alyce (Lyon) Zemke, who preceded her in death.

After graduating high school, she enlisted in the USAF. While working as a medic...

Joshua Wade Bridges

Joshua Wade Bridges

Apr 22, 2021

Obituary For Joshua Wade Bridges Joshua Wade Bridges, 32, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Tallahassee, FL, as a result from an automobile accident. He was born on January 22, 1989, in Sedalia, MO a son of Ronald Wesley Ballance, who preceded him in death and Kari Lynn (Trotter) Wilson and her husband Roger Wilson of...

Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach

Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary For Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1943 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Ace Levi Lawson and Anna Ester (Stone) Lawson who preceded her in death.

On November 9, 1963 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to...

John Joseph Panichi

John Joseph Panichi

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary For John Joseph Panichi John Joseph Panichi Jr, 43, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 9, 1978, in Camden, NJ the son of Giovanni Panichi, Sr. of La Monte, and Donna (Godwin) Harold of Knob Noster.

On March 17, 2006 in Warrensburg, MO he was united in marriage...

Joyce R. Debeaubien

Joyce R. Debeaubien

Apr 16, 2021

Obituary For Joyce R. Debeaubien Joyce R. Debeaubien, 78, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 9, 1942 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Virgil Bishop Ream and Mary Viola Hunt, who have preceded her in death.

Joyce was a student at Tanglenook School, Smith-Cotton High School...

Anita Louise Aschenbrenner

Anita Louise Aschenbrenner

Apr 15, 2021

Obituary For Anita Louise Aschenbrenner Anita Louise Aschenbrenner, 63, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on January 31, 1958 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of George and Ameranth (Brice) Francis, who have preceded her in death.

On June 27, 1992 in St. Louis, MO she...

Kennadean Flora Long

Kennadean Flora Long

Apr 14, 2021

Obituary For Kennadean Flora Long Kennadean Flora Long (Snyder), 80, of Lincoln, MO formerly of Green Ridge, MO passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Kenneth Schrader and Flora (Esser) Schrader, who preceded her in death.

On September 16,...

Betty Alice Oswald Higgins

Betty Alice Oswald Higgins

Apr 11, 2021

Obituary For Betty Alice Oswald Higgins Betty Alice Oswald Higgins, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Betty was born February 22, 1935, in Moniteau County near Tipton, MO the daughter of George Franklin Oswald and Margaret Bishop Oswald. On January 2, 1976 she was united in marriage to Jimmie Dale Higgins...

Laronda J. Selecman

Laronda J. Selecman

Apr 10, 2021

Obituary For Laronda J. Selecman Laronda J. Selecman, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1955 in Cameron, MO the daughter of Donald Tittsworth Sr. and Wilma Nadine (Brisendine) Tittsworth Estes, who preceded her in death.

On July 31, 1981, in Rushville, MO she was united in marriage...

Janice Ruth Kell

Janice Ruth Kell

Apr 8, 2021

Obituary For Janice Ruth Kell Janice Ruth Kell, 79, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on January 4, 1942 in California, MO the daughter of Luther F. Scott and Melba E. (Leonard) Scott, who preceded her in death.

On June 12, 1959, in California, MO she was united in...

Anna Louise Petree

Anna Louise Petree

Apr 8, 2021

Obituary For Anna Louise Petree Anna Louise Petree, 87, of Sedalia, MO was called home to our Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William and Sophia (Turpin) Colvin, who preceded her in death.

On March 6, 1954, at Broadway Presbyterian...

Douglas E. Ditzfeld

Douglas E. Ditzfeld

Apr 7, 2021

Obituary For Douglas E. Ditzfeld Douglas E. Ditzfeld, 60 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

He was born on December 17, 1960 in Sedalia, MO the son of George H. Ditzfeld, who resides in the home and Birdie L. (Kincade) Ditzfeld who preceded him in death.

A graveside service...

John R. Butterbaugh

John R. Butterbaugh

May 11, 2021

Obituary For John R. Butterbaugh John R Butterbaugh, 84, of Springdale AR, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, AR, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 2, 1936, in rural Pettis County, the son of Richard Emmitt and Stella (Spratley) Butterbaugh, who preceded him in...

Marvin John Davis

Marvin John Davis

May 10, 2021

Obituary For Marvin John Davis Marvin "John" Davis, 45, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at Four Season Living Center on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Sedalia, Missouri. There will be no formal services at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.



Janice Ethel Hedrick

Janice Ethel Hedrick

May 6, 2021

Obituary For Janice Ethel Hedrick Janice Ethel Hedrick, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Syracuse, MO the daughter of Nolan and Pearl (Fisher) Twyman, who preceded her in death.

On August 16, 1961, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Paul Hedrick, who...

Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr.

Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr.

May 1, 2021

Obituary For Glen Eldon Wissman, Jr. Glen Eldon Wissman Jr., 71, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 18, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Glen Eldon Wissman Sr. and Vivian Murlene (Walton) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

Glen was a 1967 graduate of Smith-Cotton...

Frances K. Antoine

Frances K. Antoine

Apr 29, 2021

Obituary For Frances K. Antoine Frances Kathryn Antoine, 88, of Sedalia, MO formerly of Smithton, MO passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 18, 1932, in Smithton, the daughter of George Jaeger and Goldy (Rehmer) Jaeger, who preceded her in death.

On May 10, 1952, in Smithton, she was united in marriage to...

Marjorie A. Newkirk

Marjorie A. Newkirk

Apr 27, 2021

Obituary For Marjorie A. Newkirk Marjorie A. Newkirk, 90, of Marshall passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. She was born on November 30, 1930 in Huron, SD the daughter of Ernest Kobes and Marjorie (Pierce) Kobes, who preceded her in death.

On June 1, 1958...

Loula Rae Sims

Loula Rae Sims

Apr 27, 2021

Obituary For Loula Rae Sims Loula Rae “Lou” Sims, 86, formerly of Sweet Springs, MO, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021.

Loula Rae was born on November 21st, 1934, in Curryville, MO, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Ira & Clara (Sisson) Sparks. The family later relocated to the Malta Bend area, and...

Nataliy Limanskiya

Nataliy Limanskiya

Apr 26, 2021

Obituary For Nataliy Limanskiya Nataliy Limanskiya 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Belorusia, Elovets, Russia the daughter of Vasiliy and Evdokia Naprienkova, who preceded her in death.

In their family they had 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Ivan, Mark, Anna, Natalya, and Shura. She had...

Ruth Barkacs

Ruth Barkacs

Apr 24, 2021

Obituary For Ruth Barkacs Ruth Kirkpatrick Zemke Barkacs, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, April 24th at Fair View Nursing Home.

She was born September 20, 1939, in St. Paul, MN a daughter of Herman and Alyce (Lyon) Zemke, who preceded her in death.

After graduating high school, she enlisted in the USAF. While working as a medic...

Joshua Wade Bridges

Joshua Wade Bridges

Apr 22, 2021

Obituary For Joshua Wade Bridges Joshua Wade Bridges, 32, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Tallahassee, FL, as a result from an automobile accident. He was born on January 22, 1989, in Sedalia, MO a son of Ronald Wesley Ballance, who preceded him in death and Kari Lynn (Trotter) Wilson and her husband Roger Wilson of...

Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach

Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary For Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach Viola Katheryn Stetzenbach, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1943 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Ace Levi Lawson and Anna Ester (Stone) Lawson who preceded her in death.

On November 9, 1963 in Sedalia, MO she was united in marriage to...

John Joseph Panichi

John Joseph Panichi

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary For John Joseph Panichi John Joseph Panichi Jr, 43, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 9, 1978, in Camden, NJ the son of Giovanni Panichi, Sr. of La Monte, and Donna (Godwin) Harold of Knob Noster.

On March 17, 2006 in Warrensburg, MO he was united in marriage...

Joyce R. Debeaubien

Joyce R. Debeaubien

Apr 16, 2021

Obituary For Joyce R. Debeaubien Joyce R. Debeaubien, 78, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 9, 1942 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Virgil Bishop Ream and Mary Viola Hunt, who have preceded her in death.

Joyce was a student at Tanglenook School, Smith-Cotton High School...

Anita Louise Aschenbrenner

Anita Louise Aschenbrenner

Apr 15, 2021

Obituary For Anita Louise Aschenbrenner Anita Louise Aschenbrenner, 63, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on January 31, 1958 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of George and Ameranth (Brice) Francis, who have preceded her in death.

On June 27, 1992 in St. Louis, MO she...

Kennadean Flora Long

Kennadean Flora Long

Apr 14, 2021

Obituary For Kennadean Flora Long Kennadean Flora Long (Snyder), 80, of Lincoln, MO formerly of Green Ridge, MO passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Kenneth Schrader and Flora (Esser) Schrader, who preceded her in death.

On September 16,...

Betty Alice Oswald Higgins

Betty Alice Oswald Higgins

Apr 11, 2021

Obituary For Betty Alice Oswald Higgins Betty Alice Oswald Higgins, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Betty was born February 22, 1935, in Moniteau County near Tipton, MO the daughter of George Franklin Oswald and Margaret Bishop Oswald. On January 2, 1976 she was united in marriage to Jimmie Dale Higgins...

Laronda J. Selecman

Laronda J. Selecman

Apr 10, 2021

Obituary For Laronda J. Selecman Laronda J. Selecman, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1955 in Cameron, MO the daughter of Donald Tittsworth Sr. and Wilma Nadine (Brisendine) Tittsworth Estes, who preceded her in death.

On July 31, 1981, in Rushville, MO she was united in marriage...

Janice Ruth Kell

Janice Ruth Kell

Apr 8, 2021

Obituary For Janice Ruth Kell Janice Ruth Kell, 79, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on January 4, 1942 in California, MO the daughter of Luther F. Scott and Melba E. (Leonard) Scott, who preceded her in death.

On June 12, 1959, in California, MO she was united in...

Anna Louise Petree

Anna Louise Petree

Apr 8, 2021

Obituary For Anna Louise Petree Anna Louise Petree, 87, of Sedalia, MO was called home to our Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of William and Sophia (Turpin) Colvin, who preceded her in death.

On March 6, 1954, at Broadway Presbyterian...

Douglas E. Ditzfeld

Douglas E. Ditzfeld

Apr 7, 2021

Obituary For Douglas E. Ditzfeld Douglas E. Ditzfeld, 60 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

He was born on December 17, 1960 in Sedalia, MO the son of George H. Ditzfeld, who resides in the home and Birdie L. (Kincade) Ditzfeld who preceded him in death.

A graveside service...