Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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...

Rose Estill

Rose Estill

Sep 6, 2020

Obituary For Rose Estill Rose Estill, affectionately known as “Nannie Rose,” was born in Boonville, MO on March 15, 1932 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ephie Woodson and the late Mrs. Irene Miller.

Rose accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Burns Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for over sixty years, serving...

Thelma Ficken

Thelma Ficken

Sep 5, 2020

Obituary For Thelma Ficken Thelma M. Ficken, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on May 18, 1936, the daughter of Lloyd L. Gordy and Virgie B. (Young) Gordy, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1957 in Lincoln, MO, Thelma was united in marriage to...

Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore

Sep 4, 2020

Obituary For Vicki Moore Victoria Ilene Moore, 59, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. Vicki was born on July 23, 1961 in Denver, CO the daughter of Richard and Peggy (Copp) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On March 10, 2003, in the Cayman Islands, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Moore,...

Raymond Riggs

Raymond Riggs

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Raymond Riggs Raymond E. Riggs, 51, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on July 2, 1969 in Sedalia, a son of Robert Riggs, who preceded him in death and Carolyn (Branch) Riggs who resides in Sedalia.

After Rivals closed down he went to work at Tipton Correctional,...

Gloria Jean Bower

Gloria Jean Bower

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Gloria Jean Bower Gloria Jean Bower, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 23, 1943 at home in Sedalia, the daughter of Willie Forrest and Ethel Mae (Maltsberger) Elkins Sr, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 1959 in Sedalia, she was united in...

James Richard Wiseman

James Richard Wiseman

Sep 1, 2020

Obituary For James Richard Wiseman James Richard Wiseman, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Edwards, MO a son of Roy and Bessie (Green) Wiseman, who preceded him in death.

Jim grew up in Climax Springs, MO where he graduated from high school in 1949 and...

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Aug 31, 2020

Obituary For Priscilla Alice Yunt Priscilla Alice Yunt, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lee and Ethel (Bostwick) McCoy, who preceded her in death.

Priscilla was the baby girl of a family of twelve children. She worked hard in...

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Aug 29, 2020

Obituary For Donald Ray Landon, Sr. Donald Ray Landon Sr, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Sedalia the son of Danny Palmer Landon and Mary Lou Dial, who preceded him in death.

On September 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to...

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

Obituary For Robert Ray Bickel, Jr. Robert Ray Bickel Jr., 72, of Sedalia passed away August 28, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948 in Port Allegany, PA a son of Robert Ray Bickel Sr. and Doris Louise (Piel) Bickel, who preceded him in death.

On October 14, 1989 at Grissom...

Dale Miley

Dale Miley

Aug 24, 2020

Obituary For Dale Miley Dale Harrison Miley, 94, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at John Knox Village Hospice House.

Dale was born in Green Ridge, MO, on April 16, 1926, to Fredrich William and Mary Winifred (Brown) Miley. He had a sweet younger sister, Lorene Keithly, who preceded him in death....

Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pittman Michael Pittman, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home. No public services are planned. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert A. Hayes

Robert A. Hayes

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Robert A. Hayes Robert A. Hayes, 84, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Charles Ross and Bertha (Moore) Hayes, who preceded him in death.

On October 16, 1954 in Olathe, KS he was...

Ollen Joel Rush

Ollen Joel Rush

Aug 22, 2020

Obituary For Ollen Joel Rush Ollen Joel Rush, 87, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Ottawa, OH the son of Earl and Lillian (Below) Rush, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Dora Richards, who...

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Robert Kenyon, Sr. Robert David Kenyon Sr, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Watertown, NY the grandson of Glenn H. Cole and Mae (Edgar) Cole, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969 in Sackets Harbor, NY...

Donald Eugene Steen

Donald Eugene Steen

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Steen Donald Eugene Steen, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Parsons, KS, the son of Mearl Bertrum Steen and Ann Francis Steen (formerly Mages), who preceded him in death.

On May 30, 1963, Don was united in marriage...

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Blaza Gus Hejtmanek Blaza "Gus" Hejtmanek, 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 2, 1923 in Clarkson, NE a son of Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Hejtmanek, who preceded him in death.

On May 16, 1950 in Omaha, NE he was united in marriage...

Steven Michael Fullerton

Steven Michael Fullerton

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Steven Michael Fullerton Steven Michael Fullerton, 68, of Odessa, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Odessa. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Sarcoxie, MO the son of Thomas Fullerton and Lula Whitaker, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Spencer Lane Fullerton (Jeralyn Allen) of Sedalia;...

Virgil Keith Venable

Virgil Keith Venable

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Virgil Keith Venable Virgil Keith Venable, 85, of Sedalia, MO was called home Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1934 in Pryor, OK the son of Jack E. and Louise (Yeager) Venable, who preceded him in death.

On March 2, 1958, at Goodwill Chapel Church, Sedalia, he...

Robert Eugene Pummill

Robert Eugene Pummill

Aug 16, 2020

Obituary For Robert Eugene Pummill Robert Eugene Pummill, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Sedalia, the son of Albert F. and Lucille O. (Houk) Pummill, who preceded him in death.

On December 28, 1947 in Sedalia, he was united...

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...

Rose Estill

Rose Estill

Sep 6, 2020

Obituary For Rose Estill Rose Estill, affectionately known as “Nannie Rose,” was born in Boonville, MO on March 15, 1932 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ephie Woodson and the late Mrs. Irene Miller.

Rose accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Burns Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for over sixty years, serving...

Thelma Ficken

Thelma Ficken

Sep 5, 2020

Obituary For Thelma Ficken Thelma M. Ficken, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on May 18, 1936, the daughter of Lloyd L. Gordy and Virgie B. (Young) Gordy, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1957 in Lincoln, MO, Thelma was united in marriage to...

Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore

Sep 4, 2020

Obituary For Vicki Moore Victoria Ilene Moore, 59, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. Vicki was born on July 23, 1961 in Denver, CO the daughter of Richard and Peggy (Copp) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On March 10, 2003, in the Cayman Islands, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Moore,...

Raymond Riggs

Raymond Riggs

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Raymond Riggs Raymond E. Riggs, 51, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on July 2, 1969 in Sedalia, a son of Robert Riggs, who preceded him in death and Carolyn (Branch) Riggs who resides in Sedalia.

After Rivals closed down he went to work at Tipton Correctional,...

Gloria Jean Bower

Gloria Jean Bower

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Gloria Jean Bower Gloria Jean Bower, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 23, 1943 at home in Sedalia, the daughter of Willie Forrest and Ethel Mae (Maltsberger) Elkins Sr, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 1959 in Sedalia, she was united in...

James Richard Wiseman

James Richard Wiseman

Sep 1, 2020

Obituary For James Richard Wiseman James Richard Wiseman, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Edwards, MO a son of Roy and Bessie (Green) Wiseman, who preceded him in death.

Jim grew up in Climax Springs, MO where he graduated from high school in 1949 and...

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Aug 31, 2020

Obituary For Priscilla Alice Yunt Priscilla Alice Yunt, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lee and Ethel (Bostwick) McCoy, who preceded her in death.

Priscilla was the baby girl of a family of twelve children. She worked hard in...

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Aug 29, 2020

Obituary For Donald Ray Landon, Sr. Donald Ray Landon Sr, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Sedalia the son of Danny Palmer Landon and Mary Lou Dial, who preceded him in death.

On September 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to...

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

Obituary For Robert Ray Bickel, Jr. Robert Ray Bickel Jr., 72, of Sedalia passed away August 28, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948 in Port Allegany, PA a son of Robert Ray Bickel Sr. and Doris Louise (Piel) Bickel, who preceded him in death.

On October 14, 1989 at Grissom...

Dale Miley

Dale Miley

Aug 24, 2020

Obituary For Dale Miley Dale Harrison Miley, 94, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at John Knox Village Hospice House.

Dale was born in Green Ridge, MO, on April 16, 1926, to Fredrich William and Mary Winifred (Brown) Miley. He had a sweet younger sister, Lorene Keithly, who preceded him in death....

Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pittman Michael Pittman, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home. No public services are planned. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert A. Hayes

Robert A. Hayes

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Robert A. Hayes Robert A. Hayes, 84, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Charles Ross and Bertha (Moore) Hayes, who preceded him in death.

On October 16, 1954 in Olathe, KS he was...

Ollen Joel Rush

Ollen Joel Rush

Aug 22, 2020

Obituary For Ollen Joel Rush Ollen Joel Rush, 87, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Ottawa, OH the son of Earl and Lillian (Below) Rush, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Dora Richards, who...

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Robert Kenyon, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Robert Kenyon, Sr. Robert David Kenyon Sr, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Watertown, NY the grandson of Glenn H. Cole and Mae (Edgar) Cole, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969 in Sackets Harbor, NY...

Donald Eugene Steen

Donald Eugene Steen

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Steen Donald Eugene Steen, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Parsons, KS, the son of Mearl Bertrum Steen and Ann Francis Steen (formerly Mages), who preceded him in death.

On May 30, 1963, Don was united in marriage...

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Blaza Gus Hejtmanek

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Blaza Gus Hejtmanek Blaza "Gus" Hejtmanek, 96, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 2, 1923 in Clarkson, NE a son of Joseph and Anna (Cerny) Hejtmanek, who preceded him in death.

On May 16, 1950 in Omaha, NE he was united in marriage...

Steven Michael Fullerton

Steven Michael Fullerton

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Steven Michael Fullerton Steven Michael Fullerton, 68, of Odessa, MO formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Odessa. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Sarcoxie, MO the son of Thomas Fullerton and Lula Whitaker, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Spencer Lane Fullerton (Jeralyn Allen) of Sedalia;...

Virgil Keith Venable

Virgil Keith Venable

Aug 17, 2020

Obituary For Virgil Keith Venable Virgil Keith Venable, 85, of Sedalia, MO was called home Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1934 in Pryor, OK the son of Jack E. and Louise (Yeager) Venable, who preceded him in death.

On March 2, 1958, at Goodwill Chapel Church, Sedalia, he...

Robert Eugene Pummill

Robert Eugene Pummill

Aug 16, 2020

Obituary For Robert Eugene Pummill Robert Eugene Pummill, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Sedalia, the son of Albert F. and Lucille O. (Houk) Pummill, who preceded him in death.

On December 28, 1947 in Sedalia, he was united...