Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Velma Mckinney

Velma Mckinney

Sep 7, 2019

Obituary For Velma McKinney Velma Irene McKinney, 98 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home.

A private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

John W Starke, Jr

John W Starke, Jr

Sep 7, 2019

Obituary For John W Starke, Jr John "Jake" W. Starke Jr, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. He was born on November 15, 1935 in Sedalia, the son John W. and Jeanette (Furnell) Starke Sr, who preceded him in death.

He united in marriage to Naomi Beucke Russell,...

Taylor Rae Hedrick

Taylor Rae Hedrick

Sep 6, 2019

Obituary For Taylor Rae Hedrick Taylor Rae Hedrick passed away at birth, Friday, September 6, 2019 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO.

She is survived by her parents, Steven Ray and Cathy Marie (Marx) Hedrick of Leeton, MO; two siblings, Dakota Berkmyre and Cheyenne Berkmyre, both of the home; maternal grandfather, Joe W. Marx of Chilhowee, MO; and...

Chester Kenneth Schumaker

Chester Kenneth Schumaker

Sep 2, 2019

Obituary For Chester Kenneth Schumaker Chester Kenneth Schumaker, 94, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 8, 1924 in Dresden, MO the son of Ernest F. and Ruth M. (Cramer) Schumaker, who preceded him in death.

On June 8, 1946 at East Sedalia Baptist Church, in Sedalia, he...

Jama Bell

Jama Bell

Sep 2, 2019

Obituary For Jama Bell Jama D. Bell, 84, of Sedalia passed away September 2, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 9, 1935 in Waynesville, MO the daughter of Thelma R. Ross, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1955 in Mission, KS she was united in marriage to Jimmy Bell,...

Merry Louise Schlobohm

Merry Louise Schlobohm

Sep 1, 2019

Obituary For Merry Louise Schlobohm Merry Louise Schlobohm, 58, of La Monte, MO passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1961 in Indepencence, MO the daughter of James R. Hawkins, Sr. and Norma L. (Scott) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1985 in Green Ridge, MO she was united...

Elwin Leroy Ball

Elwin Leroy Ball

Aug 31, 2019

Obituary For Elwin Leroy Ball Elwin (Jerry) Leroy Ball, 74, of Houstonia passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home in Houstonia, MO. He was born in Douglas, Wyoming on March 13, 1945, the son of DeForest Ball and Doris (Novotny) Ball, who preceded him in death. On February 20, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in...

Peggy Renee Maxey

Peggy Renee Maxey

Aug 30, 2019

Obituary For Peggy Renee Maxey Peggy Renee Maxey, 64, of Chamois, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on July 29, 1955 in Knob Noster, MO, Whiteman Air Force Base the daughter of Max E. Birdsong, who preceded her in death and Jo Ann (McMullin) Birdsong,...

Wanda Darlene Whitaker

Wanda Darlene Whitaker

Aug 26, 2019

Obituary For Wanda Darlene Whitaker Wanda Darlene Whitaker, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on December 30, 1933 in Sedalia, the daughter of Orie C. and Ethel M. (Abney) Morris, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Howard Whitaker, who preceded her in...

Carolyn Sue Miller

Carolyn Sue Miller

Aug 25, 2019

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Miller Carolyn Sue Miller, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1950 in Independence, MO the daughter of Walter and Jennie Mae Armstrong, who preceded her in death.

On May 22, 1970 in Olathe, KS, she was united in marriage to Harvey Miller, who...

Benjamin Wayne Phillips

Benjamin Wayne Phillips

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Benjamin Wayne Phillips Benjamin Wayne Phillips, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 19, 1957 in Marshall, MO, the son of Howard and Betty (Edde) Phillips, Jr.

He was united in marriage to Mary Phillips, who survives of the home.

Benjamin loved the outdoors,...

Darrell Duane Cornwell

Darrell Duane Cornwell

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Darrell Duane Cornwell Darrell Duane Cornwell, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1966 in Manchester, IA, the son of Roy and Darlene (Cooksley) Cornwell.

In 1990 he was united in marriage to Sharon Colleen Bozarth, who survives of the home.

Darrell...

Terry Alan Edwards

Terry Alan Edwards

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Terry Alan Edwards Terry Alan Edwards, 72, of Otterville, MO passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Sedalia, MO the son of Arthur and Melba (Cave) Edwards, who preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1971 in Otterville, MO he was united in...

Lester Defrance Boggs

Lester Defrance Boggs

Aug 20, 2019

Obituary For Lester DeFrance Boggs Lester DeFrance Boggs, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 6, 1929 in Sedalia the son of Wallace and Edith (Williams) Boggs, who preceded him in death.

On May14, 1950 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Valeria Louise Carter, who...

Daylon Parish

Daylon Parish

Aug 18, 2019

Obituary For Daylon Parish Daylon Ray Parish, 18, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Sedalia, Mo. He was born on May 2, 2001 in Sedalia, son of Dusty Ray Parish (wife, Jamie) and Amy Denise (Roberts) Barton (husband, Aaron), who reside in Sedalia.

Daylon loved going hunting, fishing, racing, his music and being with his friends and...

Raymond J. Morrison

Raymond J. Morrison

Aug 18, 2019

Obituary For Raymond J. Morrison Finished with Engines. After a long illness Raymond J. Morrison passed on in the afternoon of August 18, 2019. He is dearly missed. Dad was born on May 20, 1937. He loved to learn and would evolve as a person over the course of his entire life. Sedalia was his childhood home. A teacher, Miss...

Roma A. Fox

Roma A. Fox

Aug 17, 2019

Obituary For Roma A. Fox Roma Allanna Fox, 94 of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Sedalia. There will be no formal services. Cremation under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter

Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter

Aug 14, 2019

Obituary For Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter Roberts Hillary "R.H." Hunter, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 23, 1937 in Knob Noster, MO the son of Hillary Thomas and Edith May (Coleman) Hunter, who preceded him in death.

R.H. graduated from Lee's Summit High School. On February...

Arthur George Rich

Arthur George Rich

Aug 12, 2019

Obituary For Arthur George Rich Arthur George Rich, 84 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home. He was born on March 13, 1935 in Warrensburg, MO the son of George and Mary (Marxen) Rich, who preceded him in death.

On August 27, 1982 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sara...

Sharron Ann Kiely

Sharron Ann Kiely

Aug 11, 2019

Obituary For Sharron Ann Kiely Sharron Ann Kiely, 53, of Wellsville, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Wellsville. She was born on April 19, 1966 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of James and Hazel Snavely, who reside in Sedalia.

On May 26, 1984 in Smithton, MO, Sharron was united in...

Velma Mckinney

Velma Mckinney

Sep 7, 2019

Obituary For Velma McKinney Velma Irene McKinney, 98 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home.

A private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

John W Starke, Jr

John W Starke, Jr

Sep 7, 2019

Obituary For John W Starke, Jr John "Jake" W. Starke Jr, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. He was born on November 15, 1935 in Sedalia, the son John W. and Jeanette (Furnell) Starke Sr, who preceded him in death.

He united in marriage to Naomi Beucke Russell,...

Taylor Rae Hedrick

Taylor Rae Hedrick

Sep 6, 2019

Obituary For Taylor Rae Hedrick Taylor Rae Hedrick passed away at birth, Friday, September 6, 2019 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO.

She is survived by her parents, Steven Ray and Cathy Marie (Marx) Hedrick of Leeton, MO; two siblings, Dakota Berkmyre and Cheyenne Berkmyre, both of the home; maternal grandfather, Joe W. Marx of Chilhowee, MO; and...

Chester Kenneth Schumaker

Chester Kenneth Schumaker

Sep 2, 2019

Obituary For Chester Kenneth Schumaker Chester Kenneth Schumaker, 94, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 8, 1924 in Dresden, MO the son of Ernest F. and Ruth M. (Cramer) Schumaker, who preceded him in death.

On June 8, 1946 at East Sedalia Baptist Church, in Sedalia, he...

Jama Bell

Jama Bell

Sep 2, 2019

Obituary For Jama Bell Jama D. Bell, 84, of Sedalia passed away September 2, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 9, 1935 in Waynesville, MO the daughter of Thelma R. Ross, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1955 in Mission, KS she was united in marriage to Jimmy Bell,...

Merry Louise Schlobohm

Merry Louise Schlobohm

Sep 1, 2019

Obituary For Merry Louise Schlobohm Merry Louise Schlobohm, 58, of La Monte, MO passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1961 in Indepencence, MO the daughter of James R. Hawkins, Sr. and Norma L. (Scott) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1985 in Green Ridge, MO she was united...

Elwin Leroy Ball

Elwin Leroy Ball

Aug 31, 2019

Obituary For Elwin Leroy Ball Elwin (Jerry) Leroy Ball, 74, of Houstonia passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home in Houstonia, MO. He was born in Douglas, Wyoming on March 13, 1945, the son of DeForest Ball and Doris (Novotny) Ball, who preceded him in death. On February 20, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in...

Peggy Renee Maxey

Peggy Renee Maxey

Aug 30, 2019

Obituary For Peggy Renee Maxey Peggy Renee Maxey, 64, of Chamois, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on July 29, 1955 in Knob Noster, MO, Whiteman Air Force Base the daughter of Max E. Birdsong, who preceded her in death and Jo Ann (McMullin) Birdsong,...

Wanda Darlene Whitaker

Wanda Darlene Whitaker

Aug 26, 2019

Obituary For Wanda Darlene Whitaker Wanda Darlene Whitaker, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on December 30, 1933 in Sedalia, the daughter of Orie C. and Ethel M. (Abney) Morris, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Howard Whitaker, who preceded her in...

Carolyn Sue Miller

Carolyn Sue Miller

Aug 25, 2019

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Miller Carolyn Sue Miller, 69, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1950 in Independence, MO the daughter of Walter and Jennie Mae Armstrong, who preceded her in death.

On May 22, 1970 in Olathe, KS, she was united in marriage to Harvey Miller, who...

Benjamin Wayne Phillips

Benjamin Wayne Phillips

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Benjamin Wayne Phillips Benjamin Wayne Phillips, 62, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 19, 1957 in Marshall, MO, the son of Howard and Betty (Edde) Phillips, Jr.

He was united in marriage to Mary Phillips, who survives of the home.

Benjamin loved the outdoors,...

Darrell Duane Cornwell

Darrell Duane Cornwell

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Darrell Duane Cornwell Darrell Duane Cornwell, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1966 in Manchester, IA, the son of Roy and Darlene (Cooksley) Cornwell.

In 1990 he was united in marriage to Sharon Colleen Bozarth, who survives of the home.

Darrell...

Terry Alan Edwards

Terry Alan Edwards

Aug 22, 2019

Obituary For Terry Alan Edwards Terry Alan Edwards, 72, of Otterville, MO passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Sedalia, MO the son of Arthur and Melba (Cave) Edwards, who preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1971 in Otterville, MO he was united in...

Lester Defrance Boggs

Lester Defrance Boggs

Aug 20, 2019

Obituary For Lester DeFrance Boggs Lester DeFrance Boggs, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 6, 1929 in Sedalia the son of Wallace and Edith (Williams) Boggs, who preceded him in death.

On May14, 1950 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Valeria Louise Carter, who...

Daylon Parish

Daylon Parish

Aug 18, 2019

Obituary For Daylon Parish Daylon Ray Parish, 18, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Sedalia, Mo. He was born on May 2, 2001 in Sedalia, son of Dusty Ray Parish (wife, Jamie) and Amy Denise (Roberts) Barton (husband, Aaron), who reside in Sedalia.

Daylon loved going hunting, fishing, racing, his music and being with his friends and...

Raymond J. Morrison

Raymond J. Morrison

Aug 18, 2019

Obituary For Raymond J. Morrison Finished with Engines. After a long illness Raymond J. Morrison passed on in the afternoon of August 18, 2019. He is dearly missed. Dad was born on May 20, 1937. He loved to learn and would evolve as a person over the course of his entire life. Sedalia was his childhood home. A teacher, Miss...

Roma A. Fox

Roma A. Fox

Aug 17, 2019

Obituary For Roma A. Fox Roma Allanna Fox, 94 of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Sedalia. There will be no formal services. Cremation under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter

Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter

Aug 14, 2019

Obituary For Roberts Hillary 'R.H.' Hunter Roberts Hillary "R.H." Hunter, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on September 23, 1937 in Knob Noster, MO the son of Hillary Thomas and Edith May (Coleman) Hunter, who preceded him in death.

R.H. graduated from Lee's Summit High School. On February...

Arthur George Rich

Arthur George Rich

Aug 12, 2019

Obituary For Arthur George Rich Arthur George Rich, 84 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home. He was born on March 13, 1935 in Warrensburg, MO the son of George and Mary (Marxen) Rich, who preceded him in death.

On August 27, 1982 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sara...

Sharron Ann Kiely

Sharron Ann Kiely

Aug 11, 2019

Obituary For Sharron Ann Kiely Sharron Ann Kiely, 53, of Wellsville, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Wellsville. She was born on April 19, 1966 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of James and Hazel Snavely, who reside in Sedalia.

On May 26, 1984 in Smithton, MO, Sharron was united in...