Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Richard Alan Purvis

Richard Alan Purvis

Aug 8, 2023

Obituary For Richard Alan Purvis Richard "Rick" Alan Purvis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 24, 1953, in Kirksville, MO, the son of William Roscoe Purvis and Dora Dean Penny, who preceded him in death.

On October 27, 1974, at the Downing Baptist...

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Forest Andrew Franklin Allen

Aug 5, 2023

Obituary For Forest Andrew Franklin Allen Forest Andrew Franklin Allen, 85, of Smithton, passed away on August 5, 2023, at his home in Smithton, Missouri. He was born on May 23, 1938, in Pioneer, MO, the son of Walter L. Allen and Bertha Ann (Elbert) Allen, who preceded him in death.

On October 4, 1959, in Aurora, MO, he was...

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Elizabeth Ann Fischbach

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Fischbach Elizabeth Ann Fischbach, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of John Stanley Haas and Gertrude Christine (James) Haas, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to George...

Rhonda Burch

Rhonda Burch

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary For Rhonda Burch Rhonda Burch, 73, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Perry Burch, of Sedalia; four children, Cynthia, Katrina, Rachel, and Andrea; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Rhoda and Marion Newman, Rhonda was...

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jason Keith Rowlette

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Jason Keith Rowlette Jason Keith Rowlette, 46, of Lee's Summit, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on November 11, 1976, in Sedalia, the son of William Edward Rowlette Jr., who preceded him in death, and Alma Jean McFail, who resides in Otterville.

On March 11, 2000, in...

Laura Fay Roach

Laura Fay Roach

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary For Laura Fay Roach Laura Fay Roach, 72 of Marshall, MO, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home in Marshall.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Leonard Wilfred Weedman

Leonard Wilfred Weedman

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary For Leonard Wilfred Weedman Leonard Wilfred Weedman, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.

There will be no formal memorial services planned.

Body donation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Ruth A. Mather

Ruth A. Mather

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary For Ruth A. Mather Ruth A. Mather, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on March 18, 1956, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of Walter John Wright, who preceded her in death, and Anna Marie (Hughes), who resides in Sedalia.

On March 13, 1995, in Honolulu, HI,...

Stephen Davis Barth

Stephen Davis Barth

Jul 27, 2023

Obituary For Stephen Davis Barth Stephen Davis Barth, 76, of Vero Beach, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Walter James and Ruth Josephine Barth.

On May 24, 2015, in Fort Pierce, Florida, he was united in marriage to Kathy Barth,...

Mary Beth Kamphefner

Mary Beth Kamphefner

Jul 26, 2023

Obituary For Mary Beth Kamphefner Mary Beth Kamphefner, 63, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on April 7, 1960, in Sedalia, the daughter of Leonard Harms and Lois Fern (Tucker) Gerken, who preceded her in death.

Mary loved to crappie fish at Dock 3 on Truman Lake. She...

Duane L. Newkirk

Duane L. Newkirk

Jul 25, 2023

Obituary For Duane L. Newkirk Duane L. Newkirk, 91, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Fitzgibbon Living Center in Marshall. He was born on May 10, 1932, in Rapid City, SD, the son of Clifton Newkirk and Faye (Bradfield) Newkirk, who preceded him in death.

On June 1, 1958, in Rapid City, SD, he was...

Vicki Lynn Wilson

Vicki Lynn Wilson

Jul 22, 2023

Obituary For Vicki Lynn Wilson Vicki Lynn Wilson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 24, 1956, in Sedalia, the daughter of Henry Russell Cusick and Margaret Leellen Williams, who preceded her in death.

On October 22, 1988, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Garland Wray Jobe

Garland Wray Jobe

Jul 19, 2023

Obituary For Garland Wray Jobe Garland Wray Jobe, 78, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 29, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Garland A. Jobe and Minnie Mable (Linney) Jobe, who preceded him in death.

On April 29, 2017,...

Charles David Hopkins

Charles David Hopkins

Jul 18, 2023

Obituary For Charles David Hopkins Charles David Hopkins, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 2, 1951, in Otterville, MO, the son of Charles A. Hopkins and Nadine Oehrke (Blakesly) Hopkins, who preceded him in death.

On September 6, 2003, in Sedalia, MO, he...

Donna Louise Denny

Donna Louise Denny

Jul 12, 2023

Obituary For Donna Louise Denny Donna Louise Denny, 62, of Lincoln, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln. She was born on November 23, 1960, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Dennis L Denny, who resides in Lincoln, MO, and Velma L (Illiff) Denny, who preceded her in death.

Donna worked...

Mary Elizabeth Jones

Mary Elizabeth Jones

Jul 12, 2023

Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Jones Mary "Marie" Elizabeth Jones, 102, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on January 22, 1921, in Clifton City, MO, the daughter of Frank Peter Gramlich and Emma (Whitman) Gramlich.

On January 23, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Herbert...

Ethan Kyle Patrick Jeremiah Dillon

Ethan Kyle Patrick Jeremiah Dillon

Jul 10, 2023

Obituary For Ethan Kyle Patrick Jeremiah Dillon Ethan Kyle Patrick Jeremiah Dillon, 22, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at US HWY 50 and HWY MM, as a result of a vehicular hit and run just west of Sedalia. He was born on December 21, 2000, in Clinton, MO, the son of Brian Allen Dillon, who...

Francis "Frank" Marion Adams Jr.

Francis "Frank" Marion Adams Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

Obituary For Francis "Frank" Marion Adams Jr. Francis "Frank" Marion Adams Jr., 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 10, 1951, in Sedalia, the son of Francis Marion Adams Sr. and Veneetie Caroline (Hays) Adams King, who preceded him in death.

Frank worked for...

Mark Quintin Ives

Mark Quintin Ives

Jul 7, 2023

Obituary For Mark Quintin Ives Mark Quintin Ives, 65, of Waverly, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1957, in Windsor, MO, the son of Burton Ives (Patricia), who resides in Sedalia, and Shirley (Hessefort) Ives, who preceded him in death.

Mark graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1975. He...

Alaiya Ruth Crawford

Alaiya Ruth Crawford

Jul 4, 2023

Obituary For Alaiya Ruth Crawford Alaiya Ruth Crawford, 3, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born on February 3, 2020, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Dusty Crawford and Angela (Perriguey) Crawford, who reside in Sedalia, MO.

Our family was blessed with Alaiya (Cakes) when she was only three weeks...

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