Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Gwendolyn Mae Bennett
Jul 16, 2025
Gwendolyn Mae Bennett, age 76, of Sedalia, MO, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sylvia Thompson Nursing Home. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Gwendolyn was born on October 29, 1948, in Randolph County, the daughter of Eunice Edwin Sanders and Naomi Louise (Linneman) Sanders. She married Clarence Bennett on November 23, 1969, in...
Steven Leroy Davis
Jul 15, 2025
Steven Leroy Davis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Walter Gilbert Davis and Norma Jean (Smotherman) Davis, who preceded him in death.
Steven is survived by two children, William Matthew Davis and his wife Jessica...
Tammy J. Persinger
Jul 10, 2025
Tammy J. Persinger, 59, of Carrollton, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on March 5, 1966 in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey L. Persinger and Norma L. (Fenwick) Persinger, who preceded her in death.
The youngest of five siblings, Tammy grew up in a close-knit family...
Jakob Charles Neel
Jul 9, 2025
Jakob Charles Neel, 31, of Smithton, MO, went home to walk with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on August 16, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, the beloved son of Paul E. Neel III (Kacie), of Otterville, and Julie Ann Meyer (Terry), of Grain Valley, who...
Shirley Ann Margaret Abney
Jul 9, 2025
Shirley Ann Margaret Abney, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Clarence Herbert Miesner and Cora Josephine (Lutjen) Miesner, who preceded her in death.
On June 30, 1957, in Cole Camp, she was united in...
Robert William Mullineaux Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Robert William Mullineaux Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Sedalia, the son of Robert William Mullineaux Sr., who preceded him in death, and Evelyn M. (Fry) Mullineaux, who survives and resides in Sweet Springs, MO.
On March 31, 2007,...
Helen Louise Heiderich
Jul 5, 2025
Helen Louise (Kindle) Heiderich, 93 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.
A graveside memorial service will be held by the family at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Chris Alexander Brooks
Jul 1, 2025
Chris Alexander Brooks, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born May 31, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of William Nelson Brooks and Stella Lucille (Hughes) Brooks, who preceded him in death.
In August 1973, Chris was united in marriage to Sherri Allard in Denver, CO. They were...
Kathi Jean Moore
Jun 28, 2025
Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.
On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steve...
Sharon Kay Heinaman
Jun 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.
On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...
Daniel Scott Shoop
Jun 25, 2025
Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Michael Dwayne Wissman
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.
On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...
Vlad S. Izoita
Jun 21, 2025
Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.
Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...
John Robert Nichols
Jun 21, 2025
John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.
Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...
Mary Louise Ditton
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.
In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...
Bobby Joe Ross Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.
On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...
Jareth Demitri Biles
Jun 17, 2025
Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.
Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...
Richard Ray Reed
Jun 16, 2025
Richard Ray Reed, 62, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who both preceded him in death.
Richard was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated his...
Linda Ann May
Jun 14, 2025
Linda May, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of George and Genevieve Bennett, who preceded her in death.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a great mother, and grandmother, but an...
Russell Ryan Ray
Jun 12, 2025
Russell "Rusty" Ryan Ray, 66, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 31, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale Ray and Mary Beth (Anderson) Ray, who preceded him in death.
On October 21, 1978, at the Church of Christ in Sedalia, MO, he...
Gwendolyn Mae Bennett
Jul 16, 2025
Gwendolyn Mae Bennett, age 76, of Sedalia, MO, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sylvia Thompson Nursing Home. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Gwendolyn was born on October 29, 1948, in Randolph County, the daughter of Eunice Edwin Sanders and Naomi Louise (Linneman) Sanders. She married Clarence Bennett on November 23, 1969, in...
Steven Leroy Davis
Jul 15, 2025
Steven Leroy Davis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of Walter Gilbert Davis and Norma Jean (Smotherman) Davis, who preceded him in death.
Steven is survived by two children, William Matthew Davis and his wife Jessica...
Tammy J. Persinger
Jul 10, 2025
Tammy J. Persinger, 59, of Carrollton, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on March 5, 1966 in Sweet Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey L. Persinger and Norma L. (Fenwick) Persinger, who preceded her in death.
The youngest of five siblings, Tammy grew up in a close-knit family...
Jakob Charles Neel
Jul 9, 2025
Jakob Charles Neel, 31, of Smithton, MO, went home to walk with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on August 16, 1993, in Sedalia, MO, the beloved son of Paul E. Neel III (Kacie), of Otterville, and Julie Ann Meyer (Terry), of Grain Valley, who...
Shirley Ann Margaret Abney
Jul 9, 2025
Shirley Ann Margaret Abney, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of Clarence Herbert Miesner and Cora Josephine (Lutjen) Miesner, who preceded her in death.
On June 30, 1957, in Cole Camp, she was united in...
Robert William Mullineaux Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Robert William Mullineaux Jr., 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Sedalia, the son of Robert William Mullineaux Sr., who preceded him in death, and Evelyn M. (Fry) Mullineaux, who survives and resides in Sweet Springs, MO.
On March 31, 2007,...
Helen Louise Heiderich
Jul 5, 2025
Helen Louise (Kindle) Heiderich, 93 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Fair View Nursing Home, in Sedalia.
A graveside memorial service will be held by the family at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Chris Alexander Brooks
Jul 1, 2025
Chris Alexander Brooks, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born May 31, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of William Nelson Brooks and Stella Lucille (Hughes) Brooks, who preceded him in death.
In August 1973, Chris was united in marriage to Sherri Allard in Denver, CO. They were...
Kathi Jean Moore
Jun 28, 2025
Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.
On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steve...
Sharon Kay Heinaman
Jun 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.
On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...
Daniel Scott Shoop
Jun 25, 2025
Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Michael Dwayne Wissman
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.
On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...
Vlad S. Izoita
Jun 21, 2025
Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.
Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...
John Robert Nichols
Jun 21, 2025
John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.
Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...
Mary Louise Ditton
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.
In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...
Bobby Joe Ross Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.
On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...
Jareth Demitri Biles
Jun 17, 2025
Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.
Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...
Richard Ray Reed
Jun 16, 2025
Richard Ray Reed, 62, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who both preceded him in death.
Richard was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated his...
Linda Ann May
Jun 14, 2025
Linda May, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of George and Genevieve Bennett, who preceded her in death.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a great mother, and grandmother, but an...
Russell Ryan Ray
Jun 12, 2025
Russell "Rusty" Ryan Ray, 66, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 31, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale Ray and Mary Beth (Anderson) Ray, who preceded him in death.
On October 21, 1978, at the Church of Christ in Sedalia, MO, he...
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