Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

John E. Blaylock

John E. Blaylock

Jul 26, 2018

Obituary For John E. Blaylock John Edgar Blaylock, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Beaman, MO, the son of Harold Edgar and Mary Susan (Rhoads) Blaylock, who preceded him in death.

On January 29, 1964 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to...

Vivian Clara Jane Berry

Vivian Clara Jane Berry

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary For Vivian Clara Jane Berry Vivian Clara Jane Berry, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Lebanon, MO the daughter of Johnnie and Velma (Southard) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On September 5, 1946 in Lebanon, she was united in marriage to Charles M....

Inez Pauline Gehlken

Inez Pauline Gehlken

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary For Inez Pauline Gehlken Inez Pauline Gehlken, 83, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on May 1, 1935, in Windsor, MO, the daughter of Elmer Samuel and Pearl Alice (Smith) Christian, who preceded her in death.

On September 10, 1955, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Mark Anthony Lawson

Mark Anthony Lawson

Jul 23, 2018

Obituary For Mark Anthony Lawson Mark Anthony Lawson, 47, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on March 16, 1971 in Sedalia, MO a son of Earl W. and Lottie Rose (Quint) Lawson, who preceded him in death.

He worked for Atlas Moving Company in Sedalia. He enjoyed being outdoors...

Gary Hugh Willis

Gary Hugh Willis

Jul 22, 2018

Obituary For Gary Hugh Willis Gary Hugh Willis,82, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born April 20, 1936 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the son of Jack and Lois Willis. Gary has one brother, Craig Willis, and one sister. His sister Judy Lewis preceded him in death along with his father Jack {John}....

Robert Gene Newman

Robert Gene Newman

Jul 16, 2018

Obituary For Robert Gene Newman Robert Gene (Bob) Newman Jr., 56, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1962 in Sedalia, MO the son of Robert Gene Newman Sr. who preceded him in death and Nellie K. (Shoemaker) Newman, who resides in Sedalia.

On May 11, 2001, in Lexington, MO...

Galina Sergeyeva

Galina Sergeyeva

Jul 15, 2018

Obituary For Galina Sergeyeva Galina Sergeyeva, 64, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Prayer service will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the chapel.

Burial...

Melvina Bee Arnett

Melvina Bee Arnett

Jul 13, 2018

Obituary For Melvina Bee Arnett Melvina Bee (Johnson) Arnett, 83, of Houstonia passed peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Cross Creek at Lee's Summit in Lee's Summit, MO, with her daughters and son at her side. She was born on May 3, 1935 in Clarinda, IA, a daughter of George Robert and Velma Lois (Delk) Cutburth, who preceded her...

Kim E Toliver

Kim E Toliver

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary For Kim E Toliver Kim E. (Kanak) Toliver, 64, of Hughesville, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 16, 1954 in Elsworth, KS, the daughter of Alois S. and Marlene (McGuire) Kanak, who preceded her in death.

In 1965 her family moved to a small farm south of Cole Camp, MO. Kim...

Jimmy Donahue Gilkey

Jimmy Donahue Gilkey

Jul 4, 2018

Obituary For Jimmy Donahue Gilkey Jimmy Donahue Gilkey, 80, of Concordia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 10, 1937 in Higginsville, MO the son of Elmer James and Hattie Mae (Booker) Gilkey, who preceded him in death.

On June 22, 1963 he was united in marriage to Ruth...

Sandra G Beck

Sandra G Beck

Jun 26, 2018

Obituary For Sandra G Beck Sandra G. Beck, 77, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born on June 15, 1941, in Pettis County, MO, a daughter of Edwin Harley and Mary Otta (Kindle) Jett, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1959, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Bill Rw Dodd

Bill Rw Dodd

Jun 26, 2018

Obituary For Bill RW Dodd Bill R.W. Dodd, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946 in Sedalia, the son of Robert J. Dodd and Betty L. (Hughes) Cox, who preceded him in death.

Bill loved rock n' roll music and concerts, playing video games and frisbee, watching...

Tammy Sue Young

Tammy Sue Young

Jun 24, 2018

Obituary For Tammy Sue Young Tammy Sue Young, 58, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 9, 1960 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of William A. Lockard, who preceded her in death and Carolyn J. (Davis) Lockard Chapman, who resides in Edgerton, MO....

Nancy Faye Stucker

Nancy Faye Stucker

Jun 23, 2018

Obituary For Nancy Faye Stucker Nancy Faye Stucker, 58, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on April 24, 1960 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Victor and Reva (Grosvenor) Ditzfeld, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1993 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Randy...

Jennifer Anne Pratt

Jennifer Anne Pratt

Jun 15, 2018

Obituary For Jennifer Anne Pratt “You can always tell where a beautiful soul has been by the tears and smiles left behind”

Jennifer Anne Pratt was born September 24, 1973 and left this world on June 15, 2018. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Celebration Center, 1701...

David Allen Donahue

David Allen Donahue

Jun 14, 2018

Obituary For David Allen Donahue David Allen Donahue, 47, of Bonne Terr, formerly of Sedalia passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at EDCF Critical Care Ward in Bonne Terre, MO. He was born on November 19, 1970 in Sedalia, MO the son of Douglas McMillin and Rhonda Meyer McMillin, who preceded him in death.

He liked music, dancing, and playing...

Jackie Leon Bradley

Jackie Leon Bradley

Jun 12, 2018

Obituary For Jackie Leon Bradley Jackie Leon Bradley, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1935 in Calhoun, MO, the son of Herbert and Beulah Mae (Pinkston) Bradley, who preceded him in death.

On June 17, 1960 in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Nancy McMillin,...

James R Holman, Jr.

James R Holman, Jr.

Jun 11, 2018

Obituary For James R Holman, Jr. James R Holman Jr, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 29, 1934 in Richmond, MO the son of James R and Myrtle F (Briant) Holman, Sr, who preceded him in death.

On November 15,1958 in Richmond, MO,...

Wesley Bert Riesland

Wesley Bert Riesland

Jun 9, 2018

Obituary For Wesley Bert Riesland Wesley Bert Riesland, 82, of Sedalia passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on June 13, 1935 in Sedalia, the son of Elmer and Annie T. King Riesland, who preceded him in death.

Sixty-one years ago on May 26, 1957, in...

Terry L Yunt

Terry L Yunt

Jun 9, 2018

Obituary For Terry L Yunt Terry L. Yunt, 70, of Warrensburg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 9, 2018, at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO, after battling cancer for the past five years. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Norton, KS, the son of Harold "Pete" and Mildred (Gregory) Yunt Salecki, who...

John E. Blaylock

John E. Blaylock

Jul 26, 2018

Obituary For John E. Blaylock John Edgar Blaylock, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Beaman, MO, the son of Harold Edgar and Mary Susan (Rhoads) Blaylock, who preceded him in death.

On January 29, 1964 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to...

Vivian Clara Jane Berry

Vivian Clara Jane Berry

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary For Vivian Clara Jane Berry Vivian Clara Jane Berry, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Lebanon, MO the daughter of Johnnie and Velma (Southard) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On September 5, 1946 in Lebanon, she was united in marriage to Charles M....

Inez Pauline Gehlken

Inez Pauline Gehlken

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary For Inez Pauline Gehlken Inez Pauline Gehlken, 83, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on May 1, 1935, in Windsor, MO, the daughter of Elmer Samuel and Pearl Alice (Smith) Christian, who preceded her in death.

On September 10, 1955, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Mark Anthony Lawson

Mark Anthony Lawson

Jul 23, 2018

Obituary For Mark Anthony Lawson Mark Anthony Lawson, 47, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on March 16, 1971 in Sedalia, MO a son of Earl W. and Lottie Rose (Quint) Lawson, who preceded him in death.

He worked for Atlas Moving Company in Sedalia. He enjoyed being outdoors...

Gary Hugh Willis

Gary Hugh Willis

Jul 22, 2018

Obituary For Gary Hugh Willis Gary Hugh Willis,82, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born April 20, 1936 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the son of Jack and Lois Willis. Gary has one brother, Craig Willis, and one sister. His sister Judy Lewis preceded him in death along with his father Jack {John}....

Robert Gene Newman

Robert Gene Newman

Jul 16, 2018

Obituary For Robert Gene Newman Robert Gene (Bob) Newman Jr., 56, of Sedalia passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1962 in Sedalia, MO the son of Robert Gene Newman Sr. who preceded him in death and Nellie K. (Shoemaker) Newman, who resides in Sedalia.

On May 11, 2001, in Lexington, MO...

Galina Sergeyeva

Galina Sergeyeva

Jul 15, 2018

Obituary For Galina Sergeyeva Galina Sergeyeva, 64, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Prayer service will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the chapel.

Burial...

Melvina Bee Arnett

Melvina Bee Arnett

Jul 13, 2018

Obituary For Melvina Bee Arnett Melvina Bee (Johnson) Arnett, 83, of Houstonia passed peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Cross Creek at Lee's Summit in Lee's Summit, MO, with her daughters and son at her side. She was born on May 3, 1935 in Clarinda, IA, a daughter of George Robert and Velma Lois (Delk) Cutburth, who preceded her...

Kim E Toliver

Kim E Toliver

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary For Kim E Toliver Kim E. (Kanak) Toliver, 64, of Hughesville, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 16, 1954 in Elsworth, KS, the daughter of Alois S. and Marlene (McGuire) Kanak, who preceded her in death.

In 1965 her family moved to a small farm south of Cole Camp, MO. Kim...

Jimmy Donahue Gilkey

Jimmy Donahue Gilkey

Jul 4, 2018

Obituary For Jimmy Donahue Gilkey Jimmy Donahue Gilkey, 80, of Concordia, MO passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 10, 1937 in Higginsville, MO the son of Elmer James and Hattie Mae (Booker) Gilkey, who preceded him in death.

On June 22, 1963 he was united in marriage to Ruth...

Sandra G Beck

Sandra G Beck

Jun 26, 2018

Obituary For Sandra G Beck Sandra G. Beck, 77, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born on June 15, 1941, in Pettis County, MO, a daughter of Edwin Harley and Mary Otta (Kindle) Jett, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1959, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to...

Bill Rw Dodd

Bill Rw Dodd

Jun 26, 2018

Obituary For Bill RW Dodd Bill R.W. Dodd, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946 in Sedalia, the son of Robert J. Dodd and Betty L. (Hughes) Cox, who preceded him in death.

Bill loved rock n' roll music and concerts, playing video games and frisbee, watching...

Tammy Sue Young

Tammy Sue Young

Jun 24, 2018

Obituary For Tammy Sue Young Tammy Sue Young, 58, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 9, 1960 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of William A. Lockard, who preceded her in death and Carolyn J. (Davis) Lockard Chapman, who resides in Edgerton, MO....

Nancy Faye Stucker

Nancy Faye Stucker

Jun 23, 2018

Obituary For Nancy Faye Stucker Nancy Faye Stucker, 58, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born on April 24, 1960 in Sedalia, MO the daughter of Victor and Reva (Grosvenor) Ditzfeld, who preceded her in death.

On October 8, 1993 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Randy...

Jennifer Anne Pratt

Jennifer Anne Pratt

Jun 15, 2018

Obituary For Jennifer Anne Pratt “You can always tell where a beautiful soul has been by the tears and smiles left behind”

Jennifer Anne Pratt was born September 24, 1973 and left this world on June 15, 2018. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Celebration Center, 1701...

David Allen Donahue

David Allen Donahue

Jun 14, 2018

Obituary For David Allen Donahue David Allen Donahue, 47, of Bonne Terr, formerly of Sedalia passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at EDCF Critical Care Ward in Bonne Terre, MO. He was born on November 19, 1970 in Sedalia, MO the son of Douglas McMillin and Rhonda Meyer McMillin, who preceded him in death.

He liked music, dancing, and playing...

Jackie Leon Bradley

Jackie Leon Bradley

Jun 12, 2018

Obituary For Jackie Leon Bradley Jackie Leon Bradley, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1935 in Calhoun, MO, the son of Herbert and Beulah Mae (Pinkston) Bradley, who preceded him in death.

On June 17, 1960 in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Nancy McMillin,...

James R Holman, Jr.

James R Holman, Jr.

Jun 11, 2018

Obituary For James R Holman, Jr. James R Holman Jr, 83, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 29, 1934 in Richmond, MO the son of James R and Myrtle F (Briant) Holman, Sr, who preceded him in death.

On November 15,1958 in Richmond, MO,...

Wesley Bert Riesland

Wesley Bert Riesland

Jun 9, 2018

Obituary For Wesley Bert Riesland Wesley Bert Riesland, 82, of Sedalia passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on June 13, 1935 in Sedalia, the son of Elmer and Annie T. King Riesland, who preceded him in death.

Sixty-one years ago on May 26, 1957, in...

Terry L Yunt

Terry L Yunt

Jun 9, 2018

Obituary For Terry L Yunt Terry L. Yunt, 70, of Warrensburg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 9, 2018, at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO, after battling cancer for the past five years. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Norton, KS, the son of Harold "Pete" and Mildred (Gregory) Yunt Salecki, who...