Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Patricia Kempf

Patricia Kempf

May 16, 2020

Obituary For Patricia Kempf Patricia J. Kempf, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. She was born on August 7, 1936 in Windsor, MO the daughter of Louis Lee and Goldie (Webb) Braden, who preceded her in death.

On July 15, 1954 in Pilot Grove, MO she was...

Laurie Ann Thomas

Laurie Ann Thomas

May 15, 2020

Obituary For Laurie Ann Thomas Laurie Ann Thomas, 60, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. She was born on October 6, 1959 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Emil Hoard Jr. and Joy (Harmon) Hoard, who preceded her in death.

On June 26, 2004 at Silver Dollar City,...

James Francis Rea, Jr.

James Francis Rea, Jr.

May 14, 2020

Obituary For James Francis Rea, Jr. James Francis Rea Jr, 67, passed away May 14, 2020 at his home in Otterville, MO. He was born on January 31, 1953 in Inglewood, California the son of James Francis Rea Sr who preceded him in death and Jane Ann Rea, who resides in Priest River, ID.

On August 19, 1972 in Lancaster,...

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

May 13, 2020

Obituary For Ralph Thomas Ralph Rollie Thomas, 97, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, MO. He was born on April 30, 1923 in Pettis County, the son of Rollie James and Bessie Elizabeth (Brownfield) Thomas, who preceded him in death.

Ralph was born and spent his entire life on the farm. He...

John Brandkamp

John Brandkamp

May 10, 2020

Obituary For John Brandkamp John L. Brandkamp, 77, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1943 in Hughesville, MO the son of Ben and Nellie (Schlons) Brandkamp, who preceded him in death.

On June 14, 1964 in Hughesville, MO he was united in marriage to Patricia Heuerman,...

Rev. Corbett Ray Martin

Rev. Corbett Ray Martin

May 10, 2020

Obituary For Rev. Corbett Ray Martin Rev. Corbett Ray Martin, Sr. 74, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 10, 1945 in Potosi, MO the son of Rev. Corbett Harrison and Rosa Leona (Johnson) Martin, who preceded him in death.

On May 25, 1962 in Sedalia, he was...

Clarence William Aldrich Jr

Clarence William Aldrich Jr

May 9, 2020

Obituary For Clarence William Aldrich Jr Clarence William Aldrich Jr, 61, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia,. He was born on December 9, 1958 in Sedalia, son of Clarence William Aldrich Sr. and Kathy Alice Crum, who preceded him in death.

Clarence worked at Pittsburg Corning and loved to cook. He...

Michael Wayne Adams

Michael Wayne Adams

May 5, 2020

Obituary For Michael Wayne Adams Michael Wayne Adams, 55, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on February 12, 1965 in Boonville, MO the son of Jerry Lee and Kay (Tomlinson) Adams, who reside in Tipton, MO.

On February 13, 2010 in Weston, MO he was united in marriage to...

Michel Thomas

Michel Thomas

May 5, 2020

Obituary For Michel Thomas Michel Earl Thomas, 61, of Warsaw, MO passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1958 in Sedalia, MO the son of Earl and Geneva (Braden) Thomas.

On July 2, 1976 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Jackie Steele, who survives of the home.

Michel...

Mariah Kelee Nevils

Mariah Kelee Nevils

May 1, 2020

Obituary For Mariah Kelee Nevils Mariah Kelee (McCown) Nevils, 28, of Sedalia, passed away May 1, 2020, in LaMonte, MO due to an ATV accident. She was born on October 2, 1991, in Sedalia the daughter of Michael K. McCown (Carrie) of Bolivar, MO, and Carrie Lee (Mullins) Gruhn (Todd) of Windsor, MO.

On October 14, 2017, in Mora, MO...

Charles Dean Nutsch

Charles Dean Nutsch

Apr 30, 2020

Obituary For Charles Dean Nutsch Charles Dean Nutsch, 82 of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Sedalia, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel.

Charles Nutsch

Charles Nutsch

Apr 30, 2020

Obituary For Charles Nutsch Charles "Chuck" Dean Nutsch, 82, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1938 in Morrowville, KS the son of Albert and Gertrude (Krischke) Nutsch, who preceded him in death.

On February 14, 1971 in Overland Park, KS he was united in marriage to Arlyss Hogan, who...

Riley Edward Ransdell

Riley Edward Ransdell

Apr 29, 2020

Obituary For Riley Edward Ransdell Master Chief Petty Officer Retired, Riley Edward Ransdell, 80, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Sedalia.

Riley Ed was born March 6, 1940, the sixth child of John Riley Ransdell and Mabel Elizabeth (Busker) Ransdell. On May 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to Constance Patsy Gore, who preceded him in...

Melody Chapman

Melody Chapman

Apr 27, 2020

Obituary For Melody Chapman Melody Lynn Chapman returned to her heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Melody was born on April 13, 1961 in Sedalia,...

Richard Durrill

Richard Durrill

Apr 27, 2020

Obituary For Richard Durrill Richard Milton Durrill, 93, of LaMonte, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 1, 1927 in Green Ridge, MO the son of Walter Vest and Dora Marie (Nolte) Durrill, who preceded him in death.

On December 14, 1967 in Sanata, Mexico he was...

Billie Miller

Billie Miller

Apr 25, 2020

Obituary For Billie Miller Billie D. Miller, 82 of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.

On June 28, 1958, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Alberta Arnold who resides in the home.

Billie is also survived by twin sons, Richard and Roy Miller of Sedalia.

There will be no services...

Kevin Dale Hayes

Kevin Dale Hayes

Apr 23, 2020

Obituary For Kevin Dale Hayes Kevin Dale Hayes, 49, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Green Ridge. He was born on March 24, 1971, in Sedalia, MO the son of Eldon Ray Hayes, who preceded him in death and Sharon Kay (Baslee) Hayes, who resides in Sedalia.

On September 23, 1995, in Sedalia, MO he...

Robert Lee Roy Hicks

Robert Lee Roy Hicks

Apr 20, 2020

Obituary For Robert Lee Roy Hicks Robert Lee Roy Hicks, 71 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, in Sedalia, Missouri.

On August 23, 1990, he was united in marriage to Patricia Howe who resides in the home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a stepson, Jerry Joe Mullins, Jr.

Robert's wishes were to...

Donald Eugene Harness

Donald Eugene Harness

Apr 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Harness Donald Eugene Harness, 80, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on October 29, 1939 in Warrensburg, MO the son of Kenneth Carl and Eva Lionel (Milks) Harness, who preceded him in death.

On October 5, 1963 in Oak Grove, LA, he...

Kay Harris

Kay Harris

Apr 12, 2020

Obituary For Kay Harris Kay McCutcheon Harris, 83, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Marshall, MO the daughter of Thomas Eugene and Florence Edith (Laboube) McCutcheon, who preceded her in death. On March 17, 1964 she was united in marriage to Robert Rogers Harris,...

Patricia Kempf

Patricia Kempf

May 16, 2020

Obituary For Patricia Kempf Patricia J. Kempf, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, MO. She was born on August 7, 1936 in Windsor, MO the daughter of Louis Lee and Goldie (Webb) Braden, who preceded her in death.

On July 15, 1954 in Pilot Grove, MO she was...

Laurie Ann Thomas

Laurie Ann Thomas

May 15, 2020

Obituary For Laurie Ann Thomas Laurie Ann Thomas, 60, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. She was born on October 6, 1959 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Emil Hoard Jr. and Joy (Harmon) Hoard, who preceded her in death.

On June 26, 2004 at Silver Dollar City,...

James Francis Rea, Jr.

James Francis Rea, Jr.

May 14, 2020

Obituary For James Francis Rea, Jr. James Francis Rea Jr, 67, passed away May 14, 2020 at his home in Otterville, MO. He was born on January 31, 1953 in Inglewood, California the son of James Francis Rea Sr who preceded him in death and Jane Ann Rea, who resides in Priest River, ID.

On August 19, 1972 in Lancaster,...

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

May 13, 2020

Obituary For Ralph Thomas Ralph Rollie Thomas, 97, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, MO. He was born on April 30, 1923 in Pettis County, the son of Rollie James and Bessie Elizabeth (Brownfield) Thomas, who preceded him in death.

Ralph was born and spent his entire life on the farm. He...

John Brandkamp

John Brandkamp

May 10, 2020

Obituary For John Brandkamp John L. Brandkamp, 77, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1943 in Hughesville, MO the son of Ben and Nellie (Schlons) Brandkamp, who preceded him in death.

On June 14, 1964 in Hughesville, MO he was united in marriage to Patricia Heuerman,...

Rev. Corbett Ray Martin

Rev. Corbett Ray Martin

May 10, 2020

Obituary For Rev. Corbett Ray Martin Rev. Corbett Ray Martin, Sr. 74, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 10, 1945 in Potosi, MO the son of Rev. Corbett Harrison and Rosa Leona (Johnson) Martin, who preceded him in death.

On May 25, 1962 in Sedalia, he was...

Clarence William Aldrich Jr

Clarence William Aldrich Jr

May 9, 2020

Obituary For Clarence William Aldrich Jr Clarence William Aldrich Jr, 61, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia,. He was born on December 9, 1958 in Sedalia, son of Clarence William Aldrich Sr. and Kathy Alice Crum, who preceded him in death.

Clarence worked at Pittsburg Corning and loved to cook. He...

Michael Wayne Adams

Michael Wayne Adams

May 5, 2020

Obituary For Michael Wayne Adams Michael Wayne Adams, 55, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on February 12, 1965 in Boonville, MO the son of Jerry Lee and Kay (Tomlinson) Adams, who reside in Tipton, MO.

On February 13, 2010 in Weston, MO he was united in marriage to...

Michel Thomas

Michel Thomas

May 5, 2020

Obituary For Michel Thomas Michel Earl Thomas, 61, of Warsaw, MO passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1958 in Sedalia, MO the son of Earl and Geneva (Braden) Thomas.

On July 2, 1976 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Jackie Steele, who survives of the home.

Michel...

Mariah Kelee Nevils

Mariah Kelee Nevils

May 1, 2020

Obituary For Mariah Kelee Nevils Mariah Kelee (McCown) Nevils, 28, of Sedalia, passed away May 1, 2020, in LaMonte, MO due to an ATV accident. She was born on October 2, 1991, in Sedalia the daughter of Michael K. McCown (Carrie) of Bolivar, MO, and Carrie Lee (Mullins) Gruhn (Todd) of Windsor, MO.

On October 14, 2017, in Mora, MO...

Charles Dean Nutsch

Charles Dean Nutsch

Apr 30, 2020

Obituary For Charles Dean Nutsch Charles Dean Nutsch, 82 of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Sedalia, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel.

Charles Nutsch

Charles Nutsch

Apr 30, 2020

Obituary For Charles Nutsch Charles "Chuck" Dean Nutsch, 82, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1938 in Morrowville, KS the son of Albert and Gertrude (Krischke) Nutsch, who preceded him in death.

On February 14, 1971 in Overland Park, KS he was united in marriage to Arlyss Hogan, who...

Riley Edward Ransdell

Riley Edward Ransdell

Apr 29, 2020

Obituary For Riley Edward Ransdell Master Chief Petty Officer Retired, Riley Edward Ransdell, 80, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Sedalia.

Riley Ed was born March 6, 1940, the sixth child of John Riley Ransdell and Mabel Elizabeth (Busker) Ransdell. On May 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to Constance Patsy Gore, who preceded him in...

Melody Chapman

Melody Chapman

Apr 27, 2020

Obituary For Melody Chapman Melody Lynn Chapman returned to her heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Melody was born on April 13, 1961 in Sedalia,...

Richard Durrill

Richard Durrill

Apr 27, 2020

Obituary For Richard Durrill Richard Milton Durrill, 93, of LaMonte, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 1, 1927 in Green Ridge, MO the son of Walter Vest and Dora Marie (Nolte) Durrill, who preceded him in death.

On December 14, 1967 in Sanata, Mexico he was...

Billie Miller

Billie Miller

Apr 25, 2020

Obituary For Billie Miller Billie D. Miller, 82 of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at University Hospital, in Columbia, MO.

On June 28, 1958, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Alberta Arnold who resides in the home.

Billie is also survived by twin sons, Richard and Roy Miller of Sedalia.

There will be no services...

Kevin Dale Hayes

Kevin Dale Hayes

Apr 23, 2020

Obituary For Kevin Dale Hayes Kevin Dale Hayes, 49, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Green Ridge. He was born on March 24, 1971, in Sedalia, MO the son of Eldon Ray Hayes, who preceded him in death and Sharon Kay (Baslee) Hayes, who resides in Sedalia.

On September 23, 1995, in Sedalia, MO he...

Robert Lee Roy Hicks

Robert Lee Roy Hicks

Apr 20, 2020

Obituary For Robert Lee Roy Hicks Robert Lee Roy Hicks, 71 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, in Sedalia, Missouri.

On August 23, 1990, he was united in marriage to Patricia Howe who resides in the home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a stepson, Jerry Joe Mullins, Jr.

Robert's wishes were to...

Donald Eugene Harness

Donald Eugene Harness

Apr 18, 2020

Obituary For Donald Eugene Harness Donald Eugene Harness, 80, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on October 29, 1939 in Warrensburg, MO the son of Kenneth Carl and Eva Lionel (Milks) Harness, who preceded him in death.

On October 5, 1963 in Oak Grove, LA, he...

Kay Harris

Kay Harris

Apr 12, 2020

Obituary For Kay Harris Kay McCutcheon Harris, 83, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Marshall, MO the daughter of Thomas Eugene and Florence Edith (Laboube) McCutcheon, who preceded her in death. On March 17, 1964 she was united in marriage to Robert Rogers Harris,...