Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Susan L. Menges
Sep 3, 2024
Susan L. Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Latshaw and Eunice (Wheeler) Latshaw, who preceded her in death.
On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL, she was united in marriage to Jack Menges, who...
John Steven Lange
Sep 1, 2024
John Steven Lange, 77, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, on June 25, 1947, to Roy and Eva Nell Lange, John was a lifelong resident of Green Ridge and a proud member of the community he loved.
John graduated from Green Ridge R-8 in 1965 and pursued...
Billy Eugene Utz
Sep 1, 2024
Billy Eugene Utz, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Dekalb County, MO, the son of Jay B. Utz and Minnie (McCaren) Utz, who preceded him in death.
On October 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Phillips, who preceded him in death...
Hollie E. Barnes
Aug 30, 2024
Hollie E. Barnes, age 42, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024. Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative, and gentle soul. The love she shared with the world flowed...
Jessie Eric Erfurth
Aug 30, 2024
Jessie Eric Erfurth, 39, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sedalia. He was born on November 4, 1984, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Erfurth and Carylon (Franken) Erfurth, who resides in Kansas City, MO.
Jessie was a 2002 graduate of Smithton High School. He attended State Fair Community College for two years and transferred to...
William Joseph Curry
Aug 30, 2024
William "Will" Joseph Curry, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1972, in Columbia, MO, the son of Garry W. Curry, who preceded him in death, and Wanda L. (Rogers) Rasa (Alva), who resides in Sedalia.
Will lived most of his adolescent and teenage years...
Robert Wayne McCracken
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Wayne (Bob) McCracken, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 13, 1940, at the Glendale Research Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was the son of Dudley McCracken and Esther O. (Naas) McCracken, and a step-brother, Paul D. McCracken, all who preceded him in death....
Carl Eugene Arnett
Aug 24, 2024
Carl Eugene "Gene" Arnett, 59, of rural La Monte, MO, passed from this physical life to his eternal life on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.
Gene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on October 23rd, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl and Mary Arnett (Bahner) of La Monte, Missouri. He is survived...
Connie L. Albin
Aug 24, 2024
Constance Louise Stubinger Albin of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born in Falls City, NE, on December 4, 1938, to Jacob and Magdalene Bierbaum Stubinger.
She was united in marriage to Paul Dean Albin on November 13, 1954, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, to whom...
Vanessa C. DeJarnette
Aug 24, 2024
Vanessa C. DeJarnette, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 23, 1967, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Judy Dougan.
On August 5, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Cecil W. DeJarnette, who resides in the home.
Besides her parents and husband, Vanessa...
Susan Denise Hammond
Aug 23, 2024
Susan Denise Hammond, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Betty May (Cunningham), who preceded her in death.
Susan's professional journey began at Jensen in Sedalia when she was just 18. Her dedication and loyalty to...
William Allen Pillars
Aug 23, 2024
William "Bill" Allen Pillars, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 11, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Milo Pillars and Rosemary (Rakers) Pillars, who preceded him in death.
On July 18, 1992, in Sedalia, he married Mary Ruth Hunter, who still...
Monita Gail Schofield
Aug 20, 2024
Monita Gail Schofield, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Minco, OK, the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Juanita (Wyatt) Mackey, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 1960, in Barstow, CA, she was united in marriage to Arthur Randall Schofield,...
Jerry L. Smith
Aug 19, 2024
Jerry L. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
No formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Donald Ray Merk
Aug 17, 2024
Donald Ray Merk, 75, of Smithton, MO, passed away at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Cloyd R. Merk and Bonnie F. (Hoehns) Merk, who preceded him in death.
He was previously married to Elizabeth Smith for 20 years, who currently resides in Sedalia....
Donald Duane Timbers
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Duane Timbers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Nevada, MO, the son of Wesley and Ileene Timbers, who preceded him in death.
In July 1955, in Nevada, MO, he married Mary Alice Cribbett, who preceded him in death on February 5,...
Joyce Yvonne Cranfill
Aug 13, 2024
Joyce Yvonne Cranfill, 94, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Guy Emerson Kinner and Dorothy (Swingle) Kinner, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Robert Paul Cranfill on December 31, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, who preceded her...
Raymond Lee Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Raymond Lee Johnson, 70, of Lincoln.
Ray was a wonderful man who loved God.
Mr. Ray loved his quiet time he spent in
his wood working shop.
He made beautiful furniture and cabinets.
It was his passion.
He took pride in his work.
Ray was also a team leader on the line at
at Waterloo Tools in Sedalia,...
Doris Mae Register
Aug 11, 2024
Doris Mae Register, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Eddie Alonzo Busker and Minnie Lee (Davis) Busker, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband C.A. Register, Jr. resides in their home in Conyers,...
Betty J. Carver-Brewer
Aug 10, 2024
Betty J. Carver-Brewer, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 17, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Ralph Fox and Helen Kathleen (Manuel) Fox, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include her life partner, Bobby Privitt of the home, and a son,...
Susan L. Menges
Sep 3, 2024
Susan L. Menges, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Latshaw and Eunice (Wheeler) Latshaw, who preceded her in death.
On June 6, 1968, in Decatur, IL, she was united in marriage to Jack Menges, who...
John Steven Lange
Sep 1, 2024
John Steven Lange, 77, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, on June 25, 1947, to Roy and Eva Nell Lange, John was a lifelong resident of Green Ridge and a proud member of the community he loved.
John graduated from Green Ridge R-8 in 1965 and pursued...
Billy Eugene Utz
Sep 1, 2024
Billy Eugene Utz, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Dekalb County, MO, the son of Jay B. Utz and Minnie (McCaren) Utz, who preceded him in death.
On October 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Phillips, who preceded him in death...
Hollie E. Barnes
Aug 30, 2024
Hollie E. Barnes, age 42, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024. Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative, and gentle soul. The love she shared with the world flowed...
Jessie Eric Erfurth
Aug 30, 2024
Jessie Eric Erfurth, 39, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sedalia. He was born on November 4, 1984, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Erfurth and Carylon (Franken) Erfurth, who resides in Kansas City, MO.
Jessie was a 2002 graduate of Smithton High School. He attended State Fair Community College for two years and transferred to...
William Joseph Curry
Aug 30, 2024
William "Will" Joseph Curry, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1972, in Columbia, MO, the son of Garry W. Curry, who preceded him in death, and Wanda L. (Rogers) Rasa (Alva), who resides in Sedalia.
Will lived most of his adolescent and teenage years...
Robert Wayne McCracken
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Wayne (Bob) McCracken, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 13, 1940, at the Glendale Research Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was the son of Dudley McCracken and Esther O. (Naas) McCracken, and a step-brother, Paul D. McCracken, all who preceded him in death....
Carl Eugene Arnett
Aug 24, 2024
Carl Eugene "Gene" Arnett, 59, of rural La Monte, MO, passed from this physical life to his eternal life on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.
Gene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on October 23rd, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl and Mary Arnett (Bahner) of La Monte, Missouri. He is survived...
Connie L. Albin
Aug 24, 2024
Constance Louise Stubinger Albin of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born in Falls City, NE, on December 4, 1938, to Jacob and Magdalene Bierbaum Stubinger.
She was united in marriage to Paul Dean Albin on November 13, 1954, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, to whom...
Vanessa C. DeJarnette
Aug 24, 2024
Vanessa C. DeJarnette, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 23, 1967, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Judy Dougan.
On August 5, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Cecil W. DeJarnette, who resides in the home.
Besides her parents and husband, Vanessa...
Susan Denise Hammond
Aug 23, 2024
Susan Denise Hammond, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Betty May (Cunningham), who preceded her in death.
Susan's professional journey began at Jensen in Sedalia when she was just 18. Her dedication and loyalty to...
William Allen Pillars
Aug 23, 2024
William "Bill" Allen Pillars, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 11, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Milo Pillars and Rosemary (Rakers) Pillars, who preceded him in death.
On July 18, 1992, in Sedalia, he married Mary Ruth Hunter, who still...
Monita Gail Schofield
Aug 20, 2024
Monita Gail Schofield, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Minco, OK, the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Juanita (Wyatt) Mackey, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 1960, in Barstow, CA, she was united in marriage to Arthur Randall Schofield,...
Jerry L. Smith
Aug 19, 2024
Jerry L. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
No formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Donald Ray Merk
Aug 17, 2024
Donald Ray Merk, 75, of Smithton, MO, passed away at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Cloyd R. Merk and Bonnie F. (Hoehns) Merk, who preceded him in death.
He was previously married to Elizabeth Smith for 20 years, who currently resides in Sedalia....
Donald Duane Timbers
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Duane Timbers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Nevada, MO, the son of Wesley and Ileene Timbers, who preceded him in death.
In July 1955, in Nevada, MO, he married Mary Alice Cribbett, who preceded him in death on February 5,...
Joyce Yvonne Cranfill
Aug 13, 2024
Joyce Yvonne Cranfill, 94, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Guy Emerson Kinner and Dorothy (Swingle) Kinner, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Robert Paul Cranfill on December 31, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, who preceded her...
Raymond Lee Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Raymond Lee Johnson, 70, of Lincoln.
Ray was a wonderful man who loved God.
Mr. Ray loved his quiet time he spent in
his wood working shop.
He made beautiful furniture and cabinets.
It was his passion.
He took pride in his work.
Ray was also a team leader on the line at
at Waterloo Tools in Sedalia,...
Doris Mae Register
Aug 11, 2024
Doris Mae Register, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Eddie Alonzo Busker and Minnie Lee (Davis) Busker, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband C.A. Register, Jr. resides in their home in Conyers,...
Betty J. Carver-Brewer
Aug 10, 2024
Betty J. Carver-Brewer, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 17, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Ralph Fox and Helen Kathleen (Manuel) Fox, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include her life partner, Bobby Privitt of the home, and a son,...
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