Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Dolores A Parks

Dolores A Parks

Jan 8, 2026

Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.

On June 4, 2008, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...

Judith Marlene Rogers

Judith Marlene Rogers

Jan 8, 2026

Judith Marlene Rogers, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Tipton Oaks in Tipton, MO. She was born on January 23, 1942, in Perth, Canada the daughter of George Edward and Pearl Alice (Mcinnis) Smith, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to William Noah Rogers, who preceded her in death on April 11,...

George Andrew Willard

George Andrew Willard

Jan 7, 2026

George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Tacoma, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sedalia at a later date.

A full obituary will be coming soon.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Christopher Lee Burtis

Christopher Lee Burtis

Jan 7, 2026

Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.

Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...

Robert Earl Ellis

Robert Earl Ellis

Jan 5, 2026

Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.

On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...

Terry Joe Roberts

Terry Joe Roberts

Jan 1, 2026

Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.

On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...

Clifford B. Kast

Clifford B. Kast

Jan 1, 2026

Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.

On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Clyde Gail Demand

Clyde Gail Demand

Jan 1, 2026

Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Dec 31, 2025

Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.

In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...

Vickie Rae Wasson

Vickie Rae Wasson

Dec 31, 2025

Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Dec 29, 2025

Alexandr G. Sidorov

July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025

With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.

Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...

Shari Jillene Ream

Shari Jillene Ream

Dec 23, 2025

Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...

John Wesley Killion

John Wesley Killion

Dec 21, 2025

John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...

Mary F. Knott

Mary F. Knott

Dec 21, 2025

Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...

Charles William Birch

Charles William Birch

Dec 17, 2025

Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.

On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...

Rita Mae Arndt

Rita Mae Arndt

Dec 14, 2025

Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.

Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...

Charles Edward Kratzer

Charles Edward Kratzer

Dec 13, 2025

Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.

On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Frances July Dean Tucker

Frances July Dean Tucker

Dec 12, 2025

Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.

Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....

Jonnie Von Benton

Jonnie Von Benton

Dec 12, 2025

Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...

Frank John Farmer

Frank John Farmer

Dec 11, 2025

Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.

He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...

Dolores A Parks

Dolores A Parks

Jan 8, 2026

Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.

On June 4, 2008, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...

Judith Marlene Rogers

Judith Marlene Rogers

Jan 8, 2026

Judith Marlene Rogers, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Tipton Oaks in Tipton, MO. She was born on January 23, 1942, in Perth, Canada the daughter of George Edward and Pearl Alice (Mcinnis) Smith, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to William Noah Rogers, who preceded her in death on April 11,...

George Andrew Willard

George Andrew Willard

Jan 7, 2026

George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Tacoma, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sedalia at a later date.

A full obituary will be coming soon.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Christopher Lee Burtis

Christopher Lee Burtis

Jan 7, 2026

Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.

Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...

Robert Earl Ellis

Robert Earl Ellis

Jan 5, 2026

Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.

On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...

Terry Joe Roberts

Terry Joe Roberts

Jan 1, 2026

Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.

On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...

Clifford B. Kast

Clifford B. Kast

Jan 1, 2026

Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.

On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Clyde Gail Demand

Clyde Gail Demand

Jan 1, 2026

Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Sydney Chauntay Holt

Dec 31, 2025

Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.

In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...

Vickie Rae Wasson

Vickie Rae Wasson

Dec 31, 2025

Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Aleksandr G. Sidorov

Dec 29, 2025

Alexandr G. Sidorov

July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025

With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.

Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...

Shari Jillene Ream

Shari Jillene Ream

Dec 23, 2025

Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...

John Wesley Killion

John Wesley Killion

Dec 21, 2025

John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.

On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...

Mary F. Knott

Mary F. Knott

Dec 21, 2025

Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...

Charles William Birch

Charles William Birch

Dec 17, 2025

Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.

On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...

Rita Mae Arndt

Rita Mae Arndt

Dec 14, 2025

Rita Mae Arndt, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Legendary Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marshall, MO. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Blythsville, AR, the daughter of Roy and Stella (Griffin) Barber, who preceded her in death.

Rita was known for her love of puzzles, amassing an impressive collection that she assembled and...

Charles Edward Kratzer

Charles Edward Kratzer

Dec 13, 2025

Charles Edward Kratzer, 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Tuscumbia, MO, the son of Noah Allen Kratzer and Margaret (Thompson) Kratzer, who preceded him in death.

On May 23, 2013, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...

Frances July Dean Tucker

Frances July Dean Tucker

Dec 12, 2025

Frances July Dean "Deannie" Tucker, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Stover, MO, the daughter of Willis Lee Monteer and Gertie F. (Whittle) Monteer, who preceded her in death.

Deannie devoted her working years to caring for others as a home health care aide....

Jonnie Von Benton

Jonnie Von Benton

Dec 12, 2025

Jonnie Von Benton, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Miami, FL, the son of Jonnie David Benton and Arlene Alethia (Bostick) Benton, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1961, in Denver, CO, Jon was united in marriage to...

Frank John Farmer

Frank John Farmer

Dec 11, 2025

Frank John Farmer, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Wallace Farmer and Hazel Irene (Ott) Farmer, who preceded him in death.

He went by John, his middle name. He grew up in Sweet Springs,...