Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Gail Mae Arnold

Gail Mae Arnold

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary For Gail Mae Arnold Gail Mae Arnold, 82, of of Sedalia, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at The Bluffs Care Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on February 10, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL a daughter of Floyd E. and Hazel P. (Jackson) Farris, who preceded her in death.

On September 28, 1962, in Santa Ana,...

William Robert Brown

William Robert Brown

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary For William Robert Brown William Robert "Bob" Brown Sr., 86, of Sedalia passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 7, 1932 in Sedalia, the son of George A and Cleo L (Thompson) Brown, who preceded him in death.

On May 26, 1951 in Sedalia he was united in...

James Joseph Bus

James Joseph Bus

Apr 26, 2018

Obituary For James Joseph Bus James Joseph Bus, 87, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1930 in Pettis County, MO the son of Rudolph W. and Estella (Whiteman) Bus, who preceded him in death.

Jim was a 1950 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He...

Dean L. Rupe

Dean L. Rupe

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Dean L. Rupe Dean L. Rupe, 60, of Ionia passed away April 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1957 in Holdridge, NE the son of Dale and Vilda Eileen (Puls) Rupe, who preceded him in death.

On August 29, 1981 in Ionia he was united in marriage to Julie Petersen, who resides of...

Rosamae Shull

Rosamae Shull

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Rosamae Shull Rosamae Shull, 78, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 10, 1940 in Green Ridge, MO the daughter of Fred and Helen (Buckley) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On December 27, 1960 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Charles W....

Betty Anne Smith

Betty Anne Smith

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Betty Anne Smith Betty Anne Smith, 92 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Cathy Jean Esquivel

Cathy Jean Esquivel

Apr 23, 2018

Obituary For Cathy Jean Esquivel Cathy Jean Esquivel, 68, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 5, 1949 in Marshall, MO the daughter of Bill and Dorothy (McKee) Clemons, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church Celebration Center. Cathy enjoyed...

Frances Jean Lucas

Frances Jean Lucas

Apr 21, 2018

Obituary For Frances Jean Lucas Frances Jean Lucas, 85, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Bill and Lottie Burford, who preceded her in death.

She married Marion Lucas on November 26, 1984, who resides of the home. She...

Edward Gray

Edward Gray

Apr 19, 2018

Obituary For Edward Gray Edward R. Gray, 67 of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home.

There will be a family memorial service held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.

Elda Dotson

Elda Dotson

Apr 18, 2018

Obituary For Elda Dotson Elda Pauline Dotson, 71, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 19, 1947 in California, MO the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen (Carroll) Copas, who preceded her in death.

On February 7, 1970, in Sedalia she was united in...

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary For Travis Duane McMullen Travis Duane McMullen, 28, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 11, 1989 in Sedalia, MO the son of Timmie Robert McMullen and Teresa Louise (Timbers) McMullen, who both reside in Sedalia.

Travis was a 2008 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Apr 12, 2018

Obituary For Timothy Wayne Callahan Timothy Wayne Callahan, 22, of Green Ridge passed away April 12, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia as a result of an auto accident. He was born on April 3, 1996 in Newport News, VA the son of Stephen Callahan, who resides in Green Ridge and Marna Sitnic, who survives.

Tim was a...

Donna Faye Shelley

Donna Faye Shelley

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Donna Faye Shelley Donna Faye Shelley, 69, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Sedalia, the daughter of Freddy and Viola Homan Gray, who preceded her in death.

She worked for ACLU and as a waitress in Kansas City, MO. for many years. Donna moved from...

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Katherine Suzanne Johnson Katherine Suzanne Johnson, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Therapy Center, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel,...

Mae E. Burgess

Mae E. Burgess

Apr 4, 2018

Obituary For Mae E. Burgess Mae Elizabeth Burgess, 81, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Vernie Cleo and Julia May (Woods) Clark, who preceded her in death.

In March of 1959 she was united in marriage to Paul Snodgrass, who preceded...

Helen E. Ulmer

Helen E. Ulmer

Apr 3, 2018

Obituary For Helen E. Ulmer Helen E. Ulmer, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Barnett Edward and Mary Kathryn (Simmons) Walker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

David Gene Hofstetter

David Gene Hofstetter

Mar 31, 2018

Obituary For David Gene Hofstetter David Gene Hofstetter, 66, of Florence, MO passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedalia, MO the son of Wilbert Wilson and Mary Lubertha (Fethke) Hofstetter, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1974 in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheryl...

David A. Goldsmith

David A. Goldsmith

Mar 25, 2018

Obituary For David A. Goldsmith David A. Goldsmith, 76, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of John S. and Allie (Beard) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1959. On September 15, 1963,...

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Mar 24, 2018

Obituary For Maxine Elizabeth Howard Maxine Elizabeth Howard, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 5, 1938 in Lohman, MO, the daughter of Grant and Kathryn (Rodekohr) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1960 in Clarksburg, MO, she was united in marriage...

Leona A. Selken

Leona A. Selken

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary For Leona A. Selken Leona A. Selken, 96, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Florence, MO daughter of August and Nora (Schroeder) Hartman, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1944 in Florence, MO she was united in marriage to Paul...

Gail Mae Arnold

Gail Mae Arnold

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary For Gail Mae Arnold Gail Mae Arnold, 82, of of Sedalia, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at The Bluffs Care Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on February 10, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL a daughter of Floyd E. and Hazel P. (Jackson) Farris, who preceded her in death.

On September 28, 1962, in Santa Ana,...

William Robert Brown

William Robert Brown

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary For William Robert Brown William Robert "Bob" Brown Sr., 86, of Sedalia passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 7, 1932 in Sedalia, the son of George A and Cleo L (Thompson) Brown, who preceded him in death.

On May 26, 1951 in Sedalia he was united in...

James Joseph Bus

James Joseph Bus

Apr 26, 2018

Obituary For James Joseph Bus James Joseph Bus, 87, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on September 16, 1930 in Pettis County, MO the son of Rudolph W. and Estella (Whiteman) Bus, who preceded him in death.

Jim was a 1950 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He...

Dean L. Rupe

Dean L. Rupe

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Dean L. Rupe Dean L. Rupe, 60, of Ionia passed away April 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1957 in Holdridge, NE the son of Dale and Vilda Eileen (Puls) Rupe, who preceded him in death.

On August 29, 1981 in Ionia he was united in marriage to Julie Petersen, who resides of...

Rosamae Shull

Rosamae Shull

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Rosamae Shull Rosamae Shull, 78, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 10, 1940 in Green Ridge, MO the daughter of Fred and Helen (Buckley) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On December 27, 1960 in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Charles W....

Betty Anne Smith

Betty Anne Smith

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary For Betty Anne Smith Betty Anne Smith, 92 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Cathy Jean Esquivel

Cathy Jean Esquivel

Apr 23, 2018

Obituary For Cathy Jean Esquivel Cathy Jean Esquivel, 68, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 5, 1949 in Marshall, MO the daughter of Bill and Dorothy (McKee) Clemons, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church Celebration Center. Cathy enjoyed...

Frances Jean Lucas

Frances Jean Lucas

Apr 21, 2018

Obituary For Frances Jean Lucas Frances Jean Lucas, 85, of Sedalia passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Otterville, MO the daughter of Bill and Lottie Burford, who preceded her in death.

She married Marion Lucas on November 26, 1984, who resides of the home. She...

Edward Gray

Edward Gray

Apr 19, 2018

Obituary For Edward Gray Edward R. Gray, 67 of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home.

There will be a family memorial service held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.

Elda Dotson

Elda Dotson

Apr 18, 2018

Obituary For Elda Dotson Elda Pauline Dotson, 71, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was born on March 19, 1947 in California, MO the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen (Carroll) Copas, who preceded her in death.

On February 7, 1970, in Sedalia she was united in...

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Travis Duane Mcmullen

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary For Travis Duane McMullen Travis Duane McMullen, 28, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on August 11, 1989 in Sedalia, MO the son of Timmie Robert McMullen and Teresa Louise (Timbers) McMullen, who both reside in Sedalia.

Travis was a 2008 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He was...

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Timothy Wayne Callahan

Apr 12, 2018

Obituary For Timothy Wayne Callahan Timothy Wayne Callahan, 22, of Green Ridge passed away April 12, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia as a result of an auto accident. He was born on April 3, 1996 in Newport News, VA the son of Stephen Callahan, who resides in Green Ridge and Marna Sitnic, who survives.

Tim was a...

Donna Faye Shelley

Donna Faye Shelley

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Donna Faye Shelley Donna Faye Shelley, 69, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Sedalia, the daughter of Freddy and Viola Homan Gray, who preceded her in death.

She worked for ACLU and as a waitress in Kansas City, MO. for many years. Donna moved from...

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Katherine Suzanne Johnson

Apr 10, 2018

Obituary For Katherine Suzanne Johnson Katherine Suzanne Johnson, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Therapy Center, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel,...

Mae E. Burgess

Mae E. Burgess

Apr 4, 2018

Obituary For Mae E. Burgess Mae Elizabeth Burgess, 81, of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Vernie Cleo and Julia May (Woods) Clark, who preceded her in death.

In March of 1959 she was united in marriage to Paul Snodgrass, who preceded...

Helen E. Ulmer

Helen E. Ulmer

Apr 3, 2018

Obituary For Helen E. Ulmer Helen E. Ulmer, 92, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Barnett Edward and Mary Kathryn (Simmons) Walker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

David Gene Hofstetter

David Gene Hofstetter

Mar 31, 2018

Obituary For David Gene Hofstetter David Gene Hofstetter, 66, of Florence, MO passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedalia, MO the son of Wilbert Wilson and Mary Lubertha (Fethke) Hofstetter, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1974 in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheryl...

David A. Goldsmith

David A. Goldsmith

Mar 25, 2018

Obituary For David A. Goldsmith David A. Goldsmith, 76, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of John S. and Allie (Beard) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1959. On September 15, 1963,...

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Maxine Elizabeth Howard

Mar 24, 2018

Obituary For Maxine Elizabeth Howard Maxine Elizabeth Howard, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on August 5, 1938 in Lohman, MO, the daughter of Grant and Kathryn (Rodekohr) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1960 in Clarksburg, MO, she was united in marriage...

Leona A. Selken

Leona A. Selken

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary For Leona A. Selken Leona A. Selken, 96, of Sedalia passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Florence, MO daughter of August and Nora (Schroeder) Hartman, who preceded her in death.

On January 23, 1944 in Florence, MO she was united in marriage to Paul...