Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Earl Wayne South

Earl Wayne South

Dec 17, 2024

Earl Wayne South, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Independence, MO of a broken heart for the loss of his beloved Martha, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Carmi, IL, the son of Jewell Delbert South and Anna Francis (Renschler) South, who...

Dorothy June Sparks

Dorothy June Sparks

Dec 17, 2024

Dorothy June Sparks, 95, of La Monte, MO, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 9, 1929, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Herman Joseph Rieckhoff and Lillie Olga (Dallman) Rieckhoff, who preceded her in death.

On May 9, 1948, in La Monte, MO, she was united in marriage...

Shirley A. White

Shirley A. White

Dec 16, 2024

The world became a little brighter on September 13, 1937, when Shirley Ann Wheatley was born to James Byron and Edna B. (DeVoll) Wheatley. On the morning of December 16, 2024, that light dimmed with her passing, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and resilience.

Shirley was smart, giving, and headstrong-qualities that defined her throughout her life. On April 18,...

Joshua Edward McManus

Joshua Edward McManus

Dec 13, 2024

Joshua Edward McManus, 36, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on December 22, 1987, in Clinton, MO, the son of Jay McManus and De A. (Ethington) McManus.

Joshua was loved so much by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Joshua is survived by his...

William Joseph Whelan

William Joseph Whelan

Dec 12, 2024

William "Bill" Joseph Whelan, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

He was born on January 22, 1942, in Stoutsville, Missouri, the son of Joe Whelan and Marie (Thomas) Whelan, who preceded him in death.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially morel mushroom hunting. Bill also enjoyed listening to old country...

Linda Gayle Thompson

Linda Gayle Thompson

Dec 11, 2024

Linda Gayle Thompson, 82, of Sweet Springs, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Sweet Springs, MO.

Cremation Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Harold Dwight Ream

Harold Dwight Ream

Dec 10, 2024

Harold Dwight Ream, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey N. Ream and Dorothy B. (Hall) Ream, who preceded him in death.

On August 16, 2014, in Forsyth, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda...

Marie Flore Samedi

Marie Flore Samedi

Dec 6, 2024

Marie Flore Samedi, 75, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away peacefully after a long battle on December 6, 2024, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on April 29, 1949, in Marigot, Jacmel, Haiti, the daughter of Michel Moise and Jamilia Samedi, who preceded her in death.

Marie worked as a personal care assistant in Manhattan for many...

Patricia Ann Wells

Patricia Ann Wells

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Wells, 96, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 21, 1928, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Edward O'Connor and Nora Agnes (Leonard) O'Connor, both of whom preceded her in death.

Patricia was the youngest child of two wonderful, loving parents, Edward and...

Ervin LeRoy Shull

Ervin LeRoy Shull

Dec 3, 2024

Ervin LeRoy "Peewee" Shull, 82, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Charley W. Shull and Mary (Mosby) Shull, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ervin proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States...

David Ray Kammerich

David Ray Kammerich

Nov 28, 2024

David Ray Kammerich, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Leonard Francis Kammerich and Hilda Marie (Schroeder) Kammerich, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda S. Schupp, who resides in...

Robin Louise Wallace

Robin Louise Wallace

Nov 28, 2024

Robin Louise Wallace, 61, of Sedalia, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1963, in Sedalia, and remained until her passing.

Robin Louise lived most of her life outside of the city. She was a dedicated daughter to her parents, and at a young age, a loving aunt to her siblings' children....

Ricky Carson Green

Ricky Carson Green

Nov 27, 2024

Ricky Carson Green, 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Four Seasons Living Center, in Sedalia.

A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Lois Janet Hoehns

Lois Janet Hoehns

Nov 27, 2024

Lois Janet Hoehns, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 27, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 27, 1932, in Smithton, MO, the daughter of Harold H. and Ila G. (Hudson) Eichholz, who preceded her in death.

On May 20, 1950, at her parents home, in Smithton, MO, she was united in...

Virginia Clare Hoskins

Virginia Clare Hoskins

Nov 22, 2024

Virginia Clare (Garvey) Hoskins of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 22, 2024. She was born August 1, 1935, in Butler, MO, to R.A. "Spec" and Josephine Louise (Walsh) Garvey, who preceded her in death. Virginia spent her formative years in Brookfield, MO. Upon graduation from high school there, she worked for several years in Kansas City, MO. She married...

Floyd Ray Snow Sr

Floyd Ray Snow Sr

Nov 20, 2024

Floyd Snow Sr. was a 65-year-old man who passed on to glory after a long battle with lung cancer, who loved his family, his friends, and working on bicycles. He was a good man who would do anything to help others and was a father to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover William Snow Sr.; his...

Melvin Dean Horton

Melvin Dean Horton

Nov 18, 2024

Melvin "Dean" Horton, 99, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Loving Arms Memorial Care and Assisted Living in Sedalia. Dean was born on August 9, 1925, in Topeka, KS, to Archie A. Horton and Ruth Adora (Foster) Horton, both of whom preceded him in death.

Dean was united in marriage to...

Gary E. Griffin

Gary E. Griffin

Nov 16, 2024

Gary Edward Griffin, 86, of Sedalia, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.

Gary was born on December 31, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Claude and Blanche (Miller) Griffin, who preceded him in death.

Gary was married to Patricia Holmes, and his son from that union, Vincent Griffin (Lori) of Camdenton, MO, survives.

On June...

Jimmy Wayne Hunter

Jimmy Wayne Hunter

Nov 15, 2024

Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Hunter, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on June 16, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Robert Hunter and Ruth Offenburger. On April 16, 1988, he married his soulmate, Amy Hunter, who resides in the home.

Jim had a...

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández

Nov 12, 2024

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández, de 79 años de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el pasado 12 de noviembre de 2024, en su casa de Sedalia, Missouri. Nació el 6 noviembre del 1945 en Comalcalco, Tabasco, México, hija de Moisés Vázquez and Francisca Hernández, quienes le preceden en su partida.

Se unió en matrimonio con el Ing. Enoch Cruz - Ramírez el 2 de...

Earl Wayne South

Earl Wayne South

Dec 17, 2024

Earl Wayne South, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Independence, MO of a broken heart for the loss of his beloved Martha, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Carmi, IL, the son of Jewell Delbert South and Anna Francis (Renschler) South, who...

Dorothy June Sparks

Dorothy June Sparks

Dec 17, 2024

Dorothy June Sparks, 95, of La Monte, MO, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 9, 1929, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Herman Joseph Rieckhoff and Lillie Olga (Dallman) Rieckhoff, who preceded her in death.

On May 9, 1948, in La Monte, MO, she was united in marriage...

Shirley A. White

Shirley A. White

Dec 16, 2024

The world became a little brighter on September 13, 1937, when Shirley Ann Wheatley was born to James Byron and Edna B. (DeVoll) Wheatley. On the morning of December 16, 2024, that light dimmed with her passing, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and resilience.

Shirley was smart, giving, and headstrong-qualities that defined her throughout her life. On April 18,...

Joshua Edward McManus

Joshua Edward McManus

Dec 13, 2024

Joshua Edward McManus, 36, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on December 22, 1987, in Clinton, MO, the son of Jay McManus and De A. (Ethington) McManus.

Joshua was loved so much by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Joshua is survived by his...

William Joseph Whelan

William Joseph Whelan

Dec 12, 2024

William "Bill" Joseph Whelan, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

He was born on January 22, 1942, in Stoutsville, Missouri, the son of Joe Whelan and Marie (Thomas) Whelan, who preceded him in death.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially morel mushroom hunting. Bill also enjoyed listening to old country...

Linda Gayle Thompson

Linda Gayle Thompson

Dec 11, 2024

Linda Gayle Thompson, 82, of Sweet Springs, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Sweet Springs, MO.

Cremation Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Harold Dwight Ream

Harold Dwight Ream

Dec 10, 2024

Harold Dwight Ream, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey N. Ream and Dorothy B. (Hall) Ream, who preceded him in death.

On August 16, 2014, in Forsyth, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda...

Marie Flore Samedi

Marie Flore Samedi

Dec 6, 2024

Marie Flore Samedi, 75, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away peacefully after a long battle on December 6, 2024, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on April 29, 1949, in Marigot, Jacmel, Haiti, the daughter of Michel Moise and Jamilia Samedi, who preceded her in death.

Marie worked as a personal care assistant in Manhattan for many...

Patricia Ann Wells

Patricia Ann Wells

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Wells, 96, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 21, 1928, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Edward O'Connor and Nora Agnes (Leonard) O'Connor, both of whom preceded her in death.

Patricia was the youngest child of two wonderful, loving parents, Edward and...

Ervin LeRoy Shull

Ervin LeRoy Shull

Dec 3, 2024

Ervin LeRoy "Peewee" Shull, 82, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Charley W. Shull and Mary (Mosby) Shull, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ervin proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States...

David Ray Kammerich

David Ray Kammerich

Nov 28, 2024

David Ray Kammerich, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Leonard Francis Kammerich and Hilda Marie (Schroeder) Kammerich, who preceded him in death.

On August 2, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Linda S. Schupp, who resides in...

Robin Louise Wallace

Robin Louise Wallace

Nov 28, 2024

Robin Louise Wallace, 61, of Sedalia, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1963, in Sedalia, and remained until her passing.

Robin Louise lived most of her life outside of the city. She was a dedicated daughter to her parents, and at a young age, a loving aunt to her siblings' children....

Ricky Carson Green

Ricky Carson Green

Nov 27, 2024

Ricky Carson Green, 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Four Seasons Living Center, in Sedalia.

A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Lois Janet Hoehns

Lois Janet Hoehns

Nov 27, 2024

Lois Janet Hoehns, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 27, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 27, 1932, in Smithton, MO, the daughter of Harold H. and Ila G. (Hudson) Eichholz, who preceded her in death.

On May 20, 1950, at her parents home, in Smithton, MO, she was united in...

Virginia Clare Hoskins

Virginia Clare Hoskins

Nov 22, 2024

Virginia Clare (Garvey) Hoskins of Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 22, 2024. She was born August 1, 1935, in Butler, MO, to R.A. "Spec" and Josephine Louise (Walsh) Garvey, who preceded her in death. Virginia spent her formative years in Brookfield, MO. Upon graduation from high school there, she worked for several years in Kansas City, MO. She married...

Floyd Ray Snow Sr

Floyd Ray Snow Sr

Nov 20, 2024

Floyd Snow Sr. was a 65-year-old man who passed on to glory after a long battle with lung cancer, who loved his family, his friends, and working on bicycles. He was a good man who would do anything to help others and was a father to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover William Snow Sr.; his...

Melvin Dean Horton

Melvin Dean Horton

Nov 18, 2024

Melvin "Dean" Horton, 99, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Loving Arms Memorial Care and Assisted Living in Sedalia. Dean was born on August 9, 1925, in Topeka, KS, to Archie A. Horton and Ruth Adora (Foster) Horton, both of whom preceded him in death.

Dean was united in marriage to...

Gary E. Griffin

Gary E. Griffin

Nov 16, 2024

Gary Edward Griffin, 86, of Sedalia, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.

Gary was born on December 31, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Claude and Blanche (Miller) Griffin, who preceded him in death.

Gary was married to Patricia Holmes, and his son from that union, Vincent Griffin (Lori) of Camdenton, MO, survives.

On June...

Jimmy Wayne Hunter

Jimmy Wayne Hunter

Nov 15, 2024

Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Hunter, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on June 16, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Robert Hunter and Ruth Offenburger. On April 16, 1988, he married his soulmate, Amy Hunter, who resides in the home.

Jim had a...

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández

Nov 12, 2024

Mirna Vázquez - Hernández, de 79 años de Sedalia, Missouri, falleció el pasado 12 de noviembre de 2024, en su casa de Sedalia, Missouri. Nació el 6 noviembre del 1945 en Comalcalco, Tabasco, México, hija de Moisés Vázquez and Francisca Hernández, quienes le preceden en su partida.

Se unió en matrimonio con el Ing. Enoch Cruz - Ramírez el 2 de...