Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Lawrence Ulmer

Lawrence Ulmer

Oct 5, 2020

Obituary For Lawrence Ulmer Lawrence Lee "Dinky" Ulmer, 96, of Warrensburg, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. He was born on January 15, 1924 in Hopkins, MO the son of Pearl Lawrence and Elsie Lee (Davis) Ulmer, who preceded him in death.

On March 19, 1947 in Kansas City, MO he...

Maxene Thurman

Maxene Thurman

Oct 3, 2020

Obituary For Maxene Thurman Maxene LaRee Thurman, 95, of Warrensburg, MO formerly of Hutchinson KS, passed away October 3, 2020 at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born on January 25, 1925 in Ottawa County, KS the daughter of Leo Allison and Jessie (Klein) Allison, who preceded her in death.

On February 25, 1944 in Hutchinson, KS she was...

William Rhoads

William Rhoads

Oct 2, 2020

Obituary For William Rhoads William Landon Rhoads, 84, of Ava, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home in Ava. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Oscar Rhoads and Anna (Mettenburg) Rhoads, who preceded him in death.

Bill loved playing cards with his brothers, taking long drives through...

Jimmy Bell

Jimmy Bell

Oct 1, 2020

Obituary For Jimmy Bell Jimmy W. Bell, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 1, 1931 in Wellington, KS, the son of Arthur & Ethel Bell who preceded him in death. Jimmy graduated from Garnett, KS in the class of 1949, and spent a...

Lola Schumaker

Lola Schumaker

Sep 30, 2020

Obituary For Lola Schumaker Lola A. Schumaker, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on October 13, 1958 in Carrizo Springs, TX the daughter of Robert Burkhead who preceded her in death and Anna Burkhead Benitz, who resides in Sedalia.

On September 9, 1977 in Sedalia, she was united...

Debra Sue Bunn

Debra Sue Bunn

Sep 30, 2020

Obituary For Debra Sue Bunn Debra "Deb" Sue Bunn, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1958 in Marengo, IA the daughter of Lloyd Keith Mumby and Charleen Mary (Smith) Mumby, who preceded her in death.

On November 20, 1992 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Norma Jean Long

Norma Jean Long

Sep 27, 2020

Obituary For Norma Jean Long Norma Jean Long, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on May 15, 1937, in Sedalia, the daughter of Russell James Jeffries and Frances (Newton) Jeffries, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1957, in Sedalia, MO, Norma was united in...

Frank Payne

Frank Payne

Sep 26, 2020

Obituary For Frank Payne Frank Uel Payne, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home, Sedalia. He was born on May 7, 1940 in Sedalia the son of "Sandy" C. Uel and Blanche (Hieronymus) Payne, who preceded him in death.

On April 23, 1961 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage to...

Asenath Nadine Crabtree

Asenath Nadine Crabtree

Sep 25, 2020

Obituary For Asenath Nadine Crabtree Asenath Nadine (Learn) Crabtree, 79, of Sedalia, MO went to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, September 25, 2020 while at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Kalispell, MT the daughter of John Wilfred and Ruth Ethelyn (Griffin) Learn. At the age of 4 years old, she was adopted...

Beatrice Mae Curtiss

Beatrice Mae Curtiss

Sep 24, 2020

Obituary For Beatrice Mae Curtiss Beatrice Mae Curtiss, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 4, 1931 in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Adolf and Bessie Mae (Houchens) Pinkepank, who preceded her in death.

On December 18, 1953 in Sedalia, MO she was united...

Bessie Meek

Bessie Meek

Sep 22, 2020

Obituary For Bessie Meek Bessie Sue Meek, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home in Sedalia. She was born on April 16, 1944 in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Alfred Rhodus and Novella (Charles) Rhodus, who preceded her in death.

On August 13, 1966 in Houstonia, MO she was united in marriage to...

Hannah Faye Patrick

Hannah Faye Patrick

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Hannah Faye Patrick Hannah Faye Patrick, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Smithton, MO the daughter of Elmer Wood Bullard and Gladys Viola (Bryant) Bullard, who preceded her in death. She was married to Daryl Kenton “Jim” Patrick for 64...

Norma Persinger

Norma Persinger

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Norma Persinger Norma Lou Persinger, 88, of Smithton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1932 in rural Saline County the daughter of Herndon and Ethel (Eaton) Fenwick, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951, in Harrisonville, AR she was united in marriage to Harvey Lee Persinger,...

Clyde Roark

Clyde Roark

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Clyde Roark Clyde C. Roark, 76 of Sedalia, MO passed away, September 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Lincoln, MO the son of Lester R. Roark and Loren P. (Garrison) Roark, who preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1965 he was united in marriage to Linda K. (Shumaker) Roark at...

Edward Mosier

Edward Mosier

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Edward Mosier Edward Dean Mosier, 69 of Sedalia, MO went home to our Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1951, son of Fleica and Loua B. Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to the love of...

Michael Pettis

Michael Pettis

Sep 19, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pettis Michael Eddie Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Sedalia, the son of Eddie Pettis and La Verne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded him in death.

On March 1, 1963 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Ronald J Phillips

Ronald J Phillips

Sep 17, 2020

Obituary For Ronald J Phillips Ronald J. Phillips, 72, of Sedalia passed away September 17, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Sedalia, the son of Sam P. and Goldie M. (Jett) Phillips, who preceded him in death.

On November 14, 1981 in Knob Noster, MO. he was united in marriage to...

Tony Pulliam

Tony Pulliam

Sep 16, 2020

Obituary For Tony Pulliam Tony Lee Pulliam, 54, of Odessa, MO passed away September 16, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1966 in Shawee Mission, KS the son of Thomas Pulliam and Sharon Rockwell.

There will be no formal services.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Glen Michael Naylor

Glen Michael Naylor

Sep 13, 2020

Obituary For Glen Michael Naylor Glen Michael Naylor, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1979, in Sedalia, the son of George Michael Naylor, who preceded him in death, and Susan M. (Bartley) Naylor, who resides in Sedalia.

Glen enjoyed going boating, camping, painting cars, riding dirt bikes,...

Shirley Lefevers

Shirley Lefevers

Sep 10, 2020

Obituary For Shirley Lefevers Shirley Ann Lefevers, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Evert and Alma (Ford) Lefevers, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She worked for Pittsburgh Corning for many years retiring in...

Lawrence Ulmer

Lawrence Ulmer

Oct 5, 2020

Obituary For Lawrence Ulmer Lawrence Lee "Dinky" Ulmer, 96, of Warrensburg, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. He was born on January 15, 1924 in Hopkins, MO the son of Pearl Lawrence and Elsie Lee (Davis) Ulmer, who preceded him in death.

On March 19, 1947 in Kansas City, MO he...

Maxene Thurman

Maxene Thurman

Oct 3, 2020

Obituary For Maxene Thurman Maxene LaRee Thurman, 95, of Warrensburg, MO formerly of Hutchinson KS, passed away October 3, 2020 at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born on January 25, 1925 in Ottawa County, KS the daughter of Leo Allison and Jessie (Klein) Allison, who preceded her in death.

On February 25, 1944 in Hutchinson, KS she was...

William Rhoads

William Rhoads

Oct 2, 2020

Obituary For William Rhoads William Landon Rhoads, 84, of Ava, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home in Ava. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Oscar Rhoads and Anna (Mettenburg) Rhoads, who preceded him in death.

Bill loved playing cards with his brothers, taking long drives through...

Jimmy Bell

Jimmy Bell

Oct 1, 2020

Obituary For Jimmy Bell Jimmy W. Bell, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 1, 1931 in Wellington, KS, the son of Arthur & Ethel Bell who preceded him in death. Jimmy graduated from Garnett, KS in the class of 1949, and spent a...

Lola Schumaker

Lola Schumaker

Sep 30, 2020

Obituary For Lola Schumaker Lola A. Schumaker, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on October 13, 1958 in Carrizo Springs, TX the daughter of Robert Burkhead who preceded her in death and Anna Burkhead Benitz, who resides in Sedalia.

On September 9, 1977 in Sedalia, she was united...

Debra Sue Bunn

Debra Sue Bunn

Sep 30, 2020

Obituary For Debra Sue Bunn Debra "Deb" Sue Bunn, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1958 in Marengo, IA the daughter of Lloyd Keith Mumby and Charleen Mary (Smith) Mumby, who preceded her in death.

On November 20, 1992 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Norma Jean Long

Norma Jean Long

Sep 27, 2020

Obituary For Norma Jean Long Norma Jean Long, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on May 15, 1937, in Sedalia, the daughter of Russell James Jeffries and Frances (Newton) Jeffries, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1957, in Sedalia, MO, Norma was united in...

Frank Payne

Frank Payne

Sep 26, 2020

Obituary For Frank Payne Frank Uel Payne, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home, Sedalia. He was born on May 7, 1940 in Sedalia the son of "Sandy" C. Uel and Blanche (Hieronymus) Payne, who preceded him in death.

On April 23, 1961 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage to...

Asenath Nadine Crabtree

Asenath Nadine Crabtree

Sep 25, 2020

Obituary For Asenath Nadine Crabtree Asenath Nadine (Learn) Crabtree, 79, of Sedalia, MO went to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, September 25, 2020 while at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Kalispell, MT the daughter of John Wilfred and Ruth Ethelyn (Griffin) Learn. At the age of 4 years old, she was adopted...

Beatrice Mae Curtiss

Beatrice Mae Curtiss

Sep 24, 2020

Obituary For Beatrice Mae Curtiss Beatrice Mae Curtiss, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 4, 1931 in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Adolf and Bessie Mae (Houchens) Pinkepank, who preceded her in death.

On December 18, 1953 in Sedalia, MO she was united...

Bessie Meek

Bessie Meek

Sep 22, 2020

Obituary For Bessie Meek Bessie Sue Meek, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home in Sedalia. She was born on April 16, 1944 in Sweet Springs, MO the daughter of Alfred Rhodus and Novella (Charles) Rhodus, who preceded her in death.

On August 13, 1966 in Houstonia, MO she was united in marriage to...

Hannah Faye Patrick

Hannah Faye Patrick

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Hannah Faye Patrick Hannah Faye Patrick, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Smithton, MO the daughter of Elmer Wood Bullard and Gladys Viola (Bryant) Bullard, who preceded her in death. She was married to Daryl Kenton “Jim” Patrick for 64...

Norma Persinger

Norma Persinger

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Norma Persinger Norma Lou Persinger, 88, of Smithton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1932 in rural Saline County the daughter of Herndon and Ethel (Eaton) Fenwick, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951, in Harrisonville, AR she was united in marriage to Harvey Lee Persinger,...

Clyde Roark

Clyde Roark

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Clyde Roark Clyde C. Roark, 76 of Sedalia, MO passed away, September 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Lincoln, MO the son of Lester R. Roark and Loren P. (Garrison) Roark, who preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1965 he was united in marriage to Linda K. (Shumaker) Roark at...

Edward Mosier

Edward Mosier

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Edward Mosier Edward Dean Mosier, 69 of Sedalia, MO went home to our Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1951, son of Fleica and Loua B. Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to the love of...

Michael Pettis

Michael Pettis

Sep 19, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pettis Michael Eddie Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Sedalia, the son of Eddie Pettis and La Verne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded him in death.

On March 1, 1963 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Ronald J Phillips

Ronald J Phillips

Sep 17, 2020

Obituary For Ronald J Phillips Ronald J. Phillips, 72, of Sedalia passed away September 17, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Sedalia, the son of Sam P. and Goldie M. (Jett) Phillips, who preceded him in death.

On November 14, 1981 in Knob Noster, MO. he was united in marriage to...

Tony Pulliam

Tony Pulliam

Sep 16, 2020

Obituary For Tony Pulliam Tony Lee Pulliam, 54, of Odessa, MO passed away September 16, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1966 in Shawee Mission, KS the son of Thomas Pulliam and Sharon Rockwell.

There will be no formal services.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Glen Michael Naylor

Glen Michael Naylor

Sep 13, 2020

Obituary For Glen Michael Naylor Glen Michael Naylor, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1979, in Sedalia, the son of George Michael Naylor, who preceded him in death, and Susan M. (Bartley) Naylor, who resides in Sedalia.

Glen enjoyed going boating, camping, painting cars, riding dirt bikes,...

Shirley Lefevers

Shirley Lefevers

Sep 10, 2020

Obituary For Shirley Lefevers Shirley Ann Lefevers, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Evert and Alma (Ford) Lefevers, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She worked for Pittsburgh Corning for many years retiring in...