Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Phyllis Loretta Harms

Phyllis Loretta Harms

Oct 23, 2018

Obituary For Phyllis Loretta Harms Phyllis Loretta Harms, 88, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home Sedalia. She was born on June 30, 1930 in Hartville, MO, the daughter of Alva and Elizabeth (Brown) McCall, who preceded her in death.

In February of 1948, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Vernon Edward...

Robert Gene Hamby

Robert Gene Hamby

Oct 22, 2018

Obituary For Robert Gene Hamby Gene Hamby Jr., 65, of Sedalia passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 31, 1953 in Sedalia, MO the son of Robert Gene Hamby Sr., who preceded him in death and Shirley May (Nicewarner) Hamby, who resides of the home.

Gene worked as a...

Imogene Perry

Imogene Perry

Oct 17, 2018

Obituary For Imogene Perry Imogene "Jean" Perry, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Bentonville, AR, the daughter of Charles and Alpha (Johnson) Acuff, who preceded her in death.

On August 6, 1976 in Huntsville, AR, she was united in marriage to...

Philip Anthony Ruiz

Philip Anthony Ruiz

Oct 13, 2018

Obituary For Philip Anthony Ruiz Philip Anthony Ruiz, 22, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Branson, MO. He was born on October 7, 1996 in McAllen, TX, the son of Irma Granados, who resides in Powell, MO. Philip was born 7 October 1996 in McAllen, TX. Philip grew up in Sedalia, Missouri where he attended elementary...

Terri Lynn Ford

Terri Lynn Ford

Oct 10, 2018

Obituary For Terri Lynn Ford Terri Lynn Ford, 50, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1967 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Frances Eugene and Pauline Mae (Clark) Ford, who preceded her in death.

Terri attended grade school in California, MO, Jamestown, MO, and Boonville,...

Betty Jean Overton

Betty Jean Overton

Oct 9, 2018

Obituary For Betty Jean Overton Betty Jean Overton, 80, of Sedalia, was called home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 2, 1937 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Walker Murphy and Ruth Marie Washington, who preceded her in death.

On June 16, 1962 she was united in marriage to...

Norma Louise Fisher

Norma Louise Fisher

Oct 7, 2018

Obituary For Norma Louise Fisher Norma "Sis" Louise Fisher, 90, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1928 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Herold Ethan and Lula Elizabeth (Edwards) Scott, who preceded her in death.

On July 23, 2006 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edgar Lee...

Dorothy Nell Phillips

Dorothy Nell Phillips

Oct 3, 2018

Obituary For Dorothy Nell Phillips Dorothy Nell (Jett McFarland) Phillips, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on August 25, 1925 in Slater, MO, the daughter of Lester H. and Floy (Newell) Jett.

On May 29, 1946 in Kansas City, KS, she was united in marriage to...

Dennis Eugene Sanders

Dennis Eugene Sanders

Oct 1, 2018

Obituary For Dennis Eugene Sanders Dennis Eugene Sanders, 58 of Sedalia, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Caleb Joseph Stathem

Caleb Joseph Stathem

Sep 30, 2018

Obituary For Caleb Joseph Stathem Caleb Joseph Stathem, 23, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 as a result of an auto accident North of Sedalia. He was born on February 14, 1995 in Columbia, MO the son of William Robert Stathem II and Theresa E. (Todd) Stathem (David Williams), who reside in Sedalia.

Caleb was a 2013 graduate...

William Franklin Creek

William Franklin Creek

Sep 27, 2018

Obituary For William Franklin Creek William Franklin Creek, 61, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1957 in Independence, MO, the son of Frankie Lee Creek and Bonnie Nell Taylor, who preceded in death.

On November 1, 1979 in Oak Grove, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Charles Bradley Vansell

Charles Bradley Vansell

Sep 24, 2018

Obituary For Charles Bradley Vansell Charles Bradley "Brad" Vansell, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1971 in Sedalia, the son of Jack and Katherine (Pugh) Vansell.

Brad was raised and educated in Sedalia and was a 1989 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. Brad attended State Fair Community...

Gary Lee Karchner

Gary Lee Karchner

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Gary Lee Karchner Gary Lee Karchner, age 68, passed away at home on September 23, 2018, following a battle with a little known disease called Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Pasadena, California, the only child of Marvin and Helen Karchner. He is survived by his wife Roberta, his daughter Patricia Brouillette and granddaughter Andromeda Brouillette.

Gary...

Leona Wilson

Leona Wilson

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Leona Wilson Leona (Lea) Wilson was born on October 3, 1935 in Walterboro, South Carolina to Audrey (Nanny) Sanders and Edgar H. Simmons. Today, at sunset, September 23, 2018, God reached down and brought her home. She is preceded by her mother and brother, Edsell (Bubba) Simmons.

Lea was a devoted military wife for many years while raising...

Theresa Ann Gerber

Theresa Ann Gerber

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Theresa Ann Gerber Theresa Ann Gerber, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lester and Mabel (Wehmeyer) Chiles, who preceded her in death.

On September 28, 1968 in Versailles, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Lee Johnson

Patricia Lee Johnson

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Patricia Lee Johnson Patricia Lee Johnson, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at North Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado. She was born on June 7, 1942 in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of WIlliam and Pauline (Brown) Bradshaw, who preceded her in death.

On December 22, 1972 at St. Patrick's Church in Sedalia,...

Shirley Antonette Gunderson

Shirley Antonette Gunderson

Sep 17, 2018

Obituary For Shirley Antonette Gunderson Shirley Antonette Gunderson, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Shawnee, Kansas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Highland Sacred Gardens in Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko

Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko

Sep 14, 2018

Obituary For Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko was born on December 1, 1957 in Bugovoe village, Ukraine. She grew up in a big christian home of Alexander and Vера with 11 children, Vera 5th by order. In her young years she moved to Balta city to become a seamstress after which she moved to Krasnoyarsk to live closer by...

Jeffery George Morgan

Jeffery George Morgan

Sep 8, 2018

Obituary For Jeffery George Morgan Jeffery George Morgan, 55, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 30, 1963 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Phil and Richie (George) Morgan, who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. After graduating, he...

Rhoda Maxine Newman

Rhoda Maxine Newman

Sep 7, 2018

Obituary For Rhoda Maxine Newman Rhoda Maxine Newman, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 5, 1928 in Saline County, MO, the daughter of David and Marie (Chapman) Hinton, who preceded her in death.

On April 29, 1947 in Marshall, MO, she was united...

Phyllis Loretta Harms

Phyllis Loretta Harms

Oct 23, 2018

Obituary For Phyllis Loretta Harms Phyllis Loretta Harms, 88, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home Sedalia. She was born on June 30, 1930 in Hartville, MO, the daughter of Alva and Elizabeth (Brown) McCall, who preceded her in death.

In February of 1948, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Vernon Edward...

Robert Gene Hamby

Robert Gene Hamby

Oct 22, 2018

Obituary For Robert Gene Hamby Gene Hamby Jr., 65, of Sedalia passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 31, 1953 in Sedalia, MO the son of Robert Gene Hamby Sr., who preceded him in death and Shirley May (Nicewarner) Hamby, who resides of the home.

Gene worked as a...

Imogene Perry

Imogene Perry

Oct 17, 2018

Obituary For Imogene Perry Imogene "Jean" Perry, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Bentonville, AR, the daughter of Charles and Alpha (Johnson) Acuff, who preceded her in death.

On August 6, 1976 in Huntsville, AR, she was united in marriage to...

Philip Anthony Ruiz

Philip Anthony Ruiz

Oct 13, 2018

Obituary For Philip Anthony Ruiz Philip Anthony Ruiz, 22, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Branson, MO. He was born on October 7, 1996 in McAllen, TX, the son of Irma Granados, who resides in Powell, MO. Philip was born 7 October 1996 in McAllen, TX. Philip grew up in Sedalia, Missouri where he attended elementary...

Terri Lynn Ford

Terri Lynn Ford

Oct 10, 2018

Obituary For Terri Lynn Ford Terri Lynn Ford, 50, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. She was born on December 31, 1967 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Frances Eugene and Pauline Mae (Clark) Ford, who preceded her in death.

Terri attended grade school in California, MO, Jamestown, MO, and Boonville,...

Betty Jean Overton

Betty Jean Overton

Oct 9, 2018

Obituary For Betty Jean Overton Betty Jean Overton, 80, of Sedalia, was called home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 2, 1937 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Walker Murphy and Ruth Marie Washington, who preceded her in death.

On June 16, 1962 she was united in marriage to...

Norma Louise Fisher

Norma Louise Fisher

Oct 7, 2018

Obituary For Norma Louise Fisher Norma "Sis" Louise Fisher, 90, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1928 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Herold Ethan and Lula Elizabeth (Edwards) Scott, who preceded her in death.

On July 23, 2006 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Edgar Lee...

Dorothy Nell Phillips

Dorothy Nell Phillips

Oct 3, 2018

Obituary For Dorothy Nell Phillips Dorothy Nell (Jett McFarland) Phillips, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on August 25, 1925 in Slater, MO, the daughter of Lester H. and Floy (Newell) Jett.

On May 29, 1946 in Kansas City, KS, she was united in marriage to...

Dennis Eugene Sanders

Dennis Eugene Sanders

Oct 1, 2018

Obituary For Dennis Eugene Sanders Dennis Eugene Sanders, 58 of Sedalia, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Caleb Joseph Stathem

Caleb Joseph Stathem

Sep 30, 2018

Obituary For Caleb Joseph Stathem Caleb Joseph Stathem, 23, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 as a result of an auto accident North of Sedalia. He was born on February 14, 1995 in Columbia, MO the son of William Robert Stathem II and Theresa E. (Todd) Stathem (David Williams), who reside in Sedalia.

Caleb was a 2013 graduate...

William Franklin Creek

William Franklin Creek

Sep 27, 2018

Obituary For William Franklin Creek William Franklin Creek, 61, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1957 in Independence, MO, the son of Frankie Lee Creek and Bonnie Nell Taylor, who preceded in death.

On November 1, 1979 in Oak Grove, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Charles Bradley Vansell

Charles Bradley Vansell

Sep 24, 2018

Obituary For Charles Bradley Vansell Charles Bradley "Brad" Vansell, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1971 in Sedalia, the son of Jack and Katherine (Pugh) Vansell.

Brad was raised and educated in Sedalia and was a 1989 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. Brad attended State Fair Community...

Gary Lee Karchner

Gary Lee Karchner

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Gary Lee Karchner Gary Lee Karchner, age 68, passed away at home on September 23, 2018, following a battle with a little known disease called Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Pasadena, California, the only child of Marvin and Helen Karchner. He is survived by his wife Roberta, his daughter Patricia Brouillette and granddaughter Andromeda Brouillette.

Gary...

Leona Wilson

Leona Wilson

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Leona Wilson Leona (Lea) Wilson was born on October 3, 1935 in Walterboro, South Carolina to Audrey (Nanny) Sanders and Edgar H. Simmons. Today, at sunset, September 23, 2018, God reached down and brought her home. She is preceded by her mother and brother, Edsell (Bubba) Simmons.

Lea was a devoted military wife for many years while raising...

Theresa Ann Gerber

Theresa Ann Gerber

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Theresa Ann Gerber Theresa Ann Gerber, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lester and Mabel (Wehmeyer) Chiles, who preceded her in death.

On September 28, 1968 in Versailles, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Patricia Lee Johnson

Patricia Lee Johnson

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary For Patricia Lee Johnson Patricia Lee Johnson, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at North Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado. She was born on June 7, 1942 in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of WIlliam and Pauline (Brown) Bradshaw, who preceded her in death.

On December 22, 1972 at St. Patrick's Church in Sedalia,...

Shirley Antonette Gunderson

Shirley Antonette Gunderson

Sep 17, 2018

Obituary For Shirley Antonette Gunderson Shirley Antonette Gunderson, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Shawnee, Kansas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Highland Sacred Gardens in Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko

Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko

Sep 14, 2018

Obituary For Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko Vera Aleksandrovna Olefirenko was born on December 1, 1957 in Bugovoe village, Ukraine. She grew up in a big christian home of Alexander and Vера with 11 children, Vera 5th by order. In her young years she moved to Balta city to become a seamstress after which she moved to Krasnoyarsk to live closer by...

Jeffery George Morgan

Jeffery George Morgan

Sep 8, 2018

Obituary For Jeffery George Morgan Jeffery George Morgan, 55, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 30, 1963 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Phil and Richie (George) Morgan, who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. After graduating, he...

Rhoda Maxine Newman

Rhoda Maxine Newman

Sep 7, 2018

Obituary For Rhoda Maxine Newman Rhoda Maxine Newman, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 5, 1928 in Saline County, MO, the daughter of David and Marie (Chapman) Hinton, who preceded her in death.

On April 29, 1947 in Marshall, MO, she was united...