Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

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...

Dorothy Marie Green

Dorothy Marie Green

Aug 9, 2019

Obituary For Dorothy Marie Green Dorothy Marie Green, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Missouri.

There will be no services.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory

James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory James Douglas (J.D.) Gregory, 86, of Houstonia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 4, 1933 in Sedalia, MO the son of Earl Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Walkup) Gregory, who preceded him in death.

JD graduated from Houstonia High School in...

Ray Eldon Kendrick

Ray Eldon Kendrick

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For Ray Eldon Kendrick Ray Eldon Kendrick, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on March 20, 1935, in Green Ridge, MO the son of Ray Earl and Ruth Marie (Tavener) Kendrick, who preceded him in death.

On May 2, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Linda Vernell Woolsey

Linda Vernell Woolsey

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For Linda Vernell Woolsey Linda Vernell Woolsey, 81, of Harrison, AR passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Magnolia, AR the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Miller) Jones, who preceded her in death.

In 1956 in Bethany, MO she was united in marriage to Harold...

Bruce Joseph Kemp

Bruce Joseph Kemp

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Bruce Joseph Kemp Bruce Joseph Kemp, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, August 4th, 2019, at the family home.

He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on March 20, 1962, the son of Ruth and Everett Kemp.

Bruce attended Sacred Heart School in Sedalia, Southwestern Oregon Community College and Johnson County Community College’s Chef Apprentice Program.

He worked...

Marion James Parker

Marion James Parker

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Marion James Parker Jim Parker, 68, of Sedalia passed away August 4, 2019 at his home in Sedalia, Mo. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Sedalia, son of Dale Parker and Annabelle Ream, who preceded him in death.

On January 25, 1986 in Sedalia, MO. He was united in marriage to Debra Bean, who resides in...

Gerald Lee Jenkins

Gerald Lee Jenkins

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Gerald Lee Jenkins Gerald Lee Jenkins, 78, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA the son of Oscar E. and Maurine S. (Noonan) Jenkins, who preceded him in death.

Gerald graduated from North Kansas City MO High...

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...

Dorothy Marie Green

Dorothy Marie Green

Aug 9, 2019

Obituary For Dorothy Marie Green Dorothy Marie Green, 94, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Missouri.

There will be no services.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory

James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For James Douglas 'J.D' Gregory James Douglas (J.D.) Gregory, 86, of Houstonia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 4, 1933 in Sedalia, MO the son of Earl Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Walkup) Gregory, who preceded him in death.

JD graduated from Houstonia High School in...

Ray Eldon Kendrick

Ray Eldon Kendrick

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For Ray Eldon Kendrick Ray Eldon Kendrick, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on March 20, 1935, in Green Ridge, MO the son of Ray Earl and Ruth Marie (Tavener) Kendrick, who preceded him in death.

On May 2, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Linda Vernell Woolsey

Linda Vernell Woolsey

Aug 7, 2019

Obituary For Linda Vernell Woolsey Linda Vernell Woolsey, 81, of Harrison, AR passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Magnolia, AR the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Miller) Jones, who preceded her in death.

In 1956 in Bethany, MO she was united in marriage to Harold...

Bruce Joseph Kemp

Bruce Joseph Kemp

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Bruce Joseph Kemp Bruce Joseph Kemp, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, August 4th, 2019, at the family home.

He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on March 20, 1962, the son of Ruth and Everett Kemp.

Bruce attended Sacred Heart School in Sedalia, Southwestern Oregon Community College and Johnson County Community College’s Chef Apprentice Program.

He worked...

Marion James Parker

Marion James Parker

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Marion James Parker Jim Parker, 68, of Sedalia passed away August 4, 2019 at his home in Sedalia, Mo. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Sedalia, son of Dale Parker and Annabelle Ream, who preceded him in death.

On January 25, 1986 in Sedalia, MO. He was united in marriage to Debra Bean, who resides in...

Gerald Lee Jenkins

Gerald Lee Jenkins

Aug 4, 2019

Obituary For Gerald Lee Jenkins Gerald Lee Jenkins, 78, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA the son of Oscar E. and Maurine S. (Noonan) Jenkins, who preceded him in death.

Gerald graduated from North Kansas City MO High...