Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Mary Kathleen Phillips

Mary Kathleen Phillips

Jul 22, 2020

Obituary For Mary Kathleen Phillips Mary Kathleen Phillips, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 1,1957 in Marceline, MO the daughter of George and Frances (Quinn) Apel, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Benjamin Wayne Phillips, who preceded her in death...

Karen Kay Thomas

Karen Kay Thomas

Jul 18, 2020

Obituary For Karen Kay Thomas Karen Kay Thomas, 58, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 13, 1962 in Sedalia, the daughter of John Repinski who resides in Louisiana and Betty Pringle, who preceded her in death.

Karen enjoyed crocheting, sewing and living life to...

Harvey Burl Acklin

Harvey Burl Acklin

Jul 18, 2020

Obituary For Harvey Burl Acklin Harvey Burl Acklin, 82, of Ionia, MO passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born January 18, 1938 in Norfolk, AR, the son of Harvey J. and Opal E. (Clark) Acklin, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 56...

Alan Doyle Meyer

Alan Doyle Meyer

Jul 15, 2020

Obituary For Alan Doyle Meyer Alan Doyle Meyer, 64, of Hughesville passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 22, 1956 in Sedalia, the son of Harry Doyle and Harriet Melvina (Horn) Meyer, who preceded him in death.

On February 17, 1976 in Miami, OK. he was united in marriage to Sally Dawn Dale,...

Michael Cove Walker

Michael Cove Walker

Jul 15, 2020

Obituary For Michael Cove Walker Michael Cove Walker, Sr., 73, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 14, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Willard and Liza (Rewiako) Walker, who preceded him in death.

On February 9, 1970 he was...

Tracey Lynn Phillips

Tracey Lynn Phillips

Jul 14, 2020

Obituary For Tracey Lynn Phillips Tracey Lynn Phillips, 53, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home in Springfield. She was born on June 22, 1967 in Sedalia, the daughter of Sonny Dotson and Janet McReynolds. She was later adopted and raised by Donald Wissman, who preceded her in death.

Tracey enjoyed going...

Claude Wayne Parish

Claude Wayne Parish

Jul 13, 2020

Obituary For Claude Wayne Parish Claude Wayne Parish, 73 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Rea Funeral Chapel.

Amber Scott

Amber Scott

Jul 11, 2020

Obituary For Amber Scott Amber Scott, 73, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 27, 1947 in Independence, MO the daughter of Lenard Lowell and Pearl Ruth (Jackson) Plummer, who preceded her in death.

On April 29, 1972 in Kansas City, KS she was united in marriage to Gerald Joseph...

Donald Leroy Sprinkle

Donald Leroy Sprinkle

Jul 5, 2020

Obituary For Donald Leroy Sprinkle Donald Leroy Sprinkle, 86, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 20, 1933 in Syracuse, MO the son of John Franklin and Launa Frances (Cole) Sprinkle, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Ella Mae Lange, who survives...

Terry Lavon Van Dyne

Terry Lavon Van Dyne

Jul 4, 2020

Obituary For Terry Lavon Van Dyne Terry Lavon Van Dyne, 72, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1947, in Emporia, KS the daughter of Donald Paxson and Geneven Hartshorn who preceded her in death. On August 23, 1969, in Sedalia at Wesley United...

Charles Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams

Jul 4, 2020

Obituary For Charles Edward Williams Charles Edward Williams, 80, of Otterville, MO passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Gladden, MO the son of James and Goldie (Leonard) Williams, who both have preceded him in death.

On August 26, 1961 at Otterville Baptist Church, he was united in marriage to...

Wanda Lee Braden

Wanda Lee Braden

Jul 3, 2020

Obituary For Wanda Lee Braden Wanda Lee Braden, 87, of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home. She is the daughter of Ray and Winona (Goodno) Lamb, who preceded her in death.

Wanda Braden was a feisty fighter from the start. Born on February 17, 1933...

Stella Louise Pettis

Stella Louise Pettis

Jul 3, 2020

Obituary For Stella Louise Pettis Stella Louise Pettis, 73, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on April 28, 1947 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Lenora Williams Gee and step father James Gee, who preceded her in death.

Stella enjoyed spending time with her friends and family....

William Lemons

William Lemons

Jun 29, 2020

Obituary For William Lemons William R. "Bud" Lemons, 75, of La Monte, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 10, 1945 in Mattoon, IL, the son of William Q. and Verbal Z. (Waggoner) Lemons, who preceded him in death.

On November 28, 1964 in La Monte, MO he was united...

Barbara Dell Watson

Barbara Dell Watson

Jun 27, 2020

Obituary For Barbara Dell Watson Barbara Dell Watson, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 28, 1952 in Norton, KS the daughter of Don and Delores (Ankeman) Beaty, who preceded her in death.

On January 25, 1985 in Garden City, KS she was united in marriage to...

William Carl Pace

William Carl Pace

Jun 25, 2020

Obituary For William Carl Pace William Carl Pace, 63, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Sedalia, MO the son of Lloyd W. and Barbara E. (Woodford) Pace, who preceded him in death.

On September 25, 2004 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage to Carole S....

Donald Lee Pummill

Donald Lee Pummill

Jun 22, 2020

Obituary For Donald Lee Pummill Donald Lee Pummill, 74, of Sedalia, MO passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1945 the son Ella "Brownie" Pummill, who preceded him in death.

Don was a life long resident of the Houstonia, Sweet Springs, Marshall and Sedalia area....

Amanda Cochran

Amanda Cochran

Jun 20, 2020

Obituary For Amanda Cochran Amanda Irene Cochran, 62, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 11, 1958 in Sedalia, the daughter of Glen McFail and Doris Waldrop, who preceded her in death.

On January 21, 1978 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Joseph A....

Richard Neil Summers

Richard Neil Summers

Jun 18, 2020

Obituary For Richard Neil Summers Richard Neil Summers, 73, of Lindale, TX passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Lindale, TX.

He was born December 17, 1946, the first child of William B. Summers and Opal Irene (Watson) Summers.

His earliest years were spent on a farm in Mercer County, MO. Richard’s family lived in several communities in Mercer County,...

Mary Kathleen Phillips

Mary Kathleen Phillips

Jul 22, 2020

Obituary For Mary Kathleen Phillips Mary Kathleen Phillips, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 1,1957 in Marceline, MO the daughter of George and Frances (Quinn) Apel, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Benjamin Wayne Phillips, who preceded her in death...

Karen Kay Thomas

Karen Kay Thomas

Jul 18, 2020

Obituary For Karen Kay Thomas Karen Kay Thomas, 58, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 13, 1962 in Sedalia, the daughter of John Repinski who resides in Louisiana and Betty Pringle, who preceded her in death.

Karen enjoyed crocheting, sewing and living life to...

Harvey Burl Acklin

Harvey Burl Acklin

Jul 18, 2020

Obituary For Harvey Burl Acklin Harvey Burl Acklin, 82, of Ionia, MO passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born January 18, 1938 in Norfolk, AR, the son of Harvey J. and Opal E. (Clark) Acklin, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 56...

Alan Doyle Meyer

Alan Doyle Meyer

Jul 15, 2020

Obituary For Alan Doyle Meyer Alan Doyle Meyer, 64, of Hughesville passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 22, 1956 in Sedalia, the son of Harry Doyle and Harriet Melvina (Horn) Meyer, who preceded him in death.

On February 17, 1976 in Miami, OK. he was united in marriage to Sally Dawn Dale,...

Michael Cove Walker

Michael Cove Walker

Jul 15, 2020

Obituary For Michael Cove Walker Michael Cove Walker, Sr., 73, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 14, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Willard and Liza (Rewiako) Walker, who preceded him in death.

On February 9, 1970 he was...

Tracey Lynn Phillips

Tracey Lynn Phillips

Jul 14, 2020

Obituary For Tracey Lynn Phillips Tracey Lynn Phillips, 53, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home in Springfield. She was born on June 22, 1967 in Sedalia, the daughter of Sonny Dotson and Janet McReynolds. She was later adopted and raised by Donald Wissman, who preceded her in death.

Tracey enjoyed going...

Claude Wayne Parish

Claude Wayne Parish

Jul 13, 2020

Obituary For Claude Wayne Parish Claude Wayne Parish, 73 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Rea Funeral Chapel.

Amber Scott

Amber Scott

Jul 11, 2020

Obituary For Amber Scott Amber Scott, 73, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 27, 1947 in Independence, MO the daughter of Lenard Lowell and Pearl Ruth (Jackson) Plummer, who preceded her in death.

On April 29, 1972 in Kansas City, KS she was united in marriage to Gerald Joseph...

Donald Leroy Sprinkle

Donald Leroy Sprinkle

Jul 5, 2020

Obituary For Donald Leroy Sprinkle Donald Leroy Sprinkle, 86, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 20, 1933 in Syracuse, MO the son of John Franklin and Launa Frances (Cole) Sprinkle, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Ella Mae Lange, who survives...

Terry Lavon Van Dyne

Terry Lavon Van Dyne

Jul 4, 2020

Obituary For Terry Lavon Van Dyne Terry Lavon Van Dyne, 72, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1947, in Emporia, KS the daughter of Donald Paxson and Geneven Hartshorn who preceded her in death. On August 23, 1969, in Sedalia at Wesley United...

Charles Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams

Jul 4, 2020

Obituary For Charles Edward Williams Charles Edward Williams, 80, of Otterville, MO passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Gladden, MO the son of James and Goldie (Leonard) Williams, who both have preceded him in death.

On August 26, 1961 at Otterville Baptist Church, he was united in marriage to...

Wanda Lee Braden

Wanda Lee Braden

Jul 3, 2020

Obituary For Wanda Lee Braden Wanda Lee Braden, 87, of Sedalia, MO, went to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home. She is the daughter of Ray and Winona (Goodno) Lamb, who preceded her in death.

Wanda Braden was a feisty fighter from the start. Born on February 17, 1933...

Stella Louise Pettis

Stella Louise Pettis

Jul 3, 2020

Obituary For Stella Louise Pettis Stella Louise Pettis, 73, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on April 28, 1947 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Lenora Williams Gee and step father James Gee, who preceded her in death.

Stella enjoyed spending time with her friends and family....

William Lemons

William Lemons

Jun 29, 2020

Obituary For William Lemons William R. "Bud" Lemons, 75, of La Monte, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 10, 1945 in Mattoon, IL, the son of William Q. and Verbal Z. (Waggoner) Lemons, who preceded him in death.

On November 28, 1964 in La Monte, MO he was united...

Barbara Dell Watson

Barbara Dell Watson

Jun 27, 2020

Obituary For Barbara Dell Watson Barbara Dell Watson, 67, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on June 28, 1952 in Norton, KS the daughter of Don and Delores (Ankeman) Beaty, who preceded her in death.

On January 25, 1985 in Garden City, KS she was united in marriage to...

William Carl Pace

William Carl Pace

Jun 25, 2020

Obituary For William Carl Pace William Carl Pace, 63, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Sedalia, MO the son of Lloyd W. and Barbara E. (Woodford) Pace, who preceded him in death.

On September 25, 2004 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage to Carole S....

Donald Lee Pummill

Donald Lee Pummill

Jun 22, 2020

Obituary For Donald Lee Pummill Donald Lee Pummill, 74, of Sedalia, MO passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1945 the son Ella "Brownie" Pummill, who preceded him in death.

Don was a life long resident of the Houstonia, Sweet Springs, Marshall and Sedalia area....

Amanda Cochran

Amanda Cochran

Jun 20, 2020

Obituary For Amanda Cochran Amanda Irene Cochran, 62, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 11, 1958 in Sedalia, the daughter of Glen McFail and Doris Waldrop, who preceded her in death.

On January 21, 1978 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Joseph A....

Richard Neil Summers

Richard Neil Summers

Jun 18, 2020

Obituary For Richard Neil Summers Richard Neil Summers, 73, of Lindale, TX passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Lindale, TX.

He was born December 17, 1946, the first child of William B. Summers and Opal Irene (Watson) Summers.

His earliest years were spent on a farm in Mercer County, MO. Richard’s family lived in several communities in Mercer County,...