Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Jimmie Charles Wise
Mar 23, 2025
Jimmie Charles Wise, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Charles F. Wise and Ruth E. (Henderson) Wise, who preceded him in death.
On June 26, 1993, in Hughesville, MO, he was united in marriage to Ruth Marie...
Patricia Hortense Simpson
Mar 23, 2025
Patricia Hortense Simpson, 86, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on October 16, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Oliver Ruhland and Edna Wright who preceded her in death.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Oda Marie Weller
Mar 22, 2025
Oda Marie Weller, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Aberdeen Village Health Care Center in Olathe, KS. She was born on May 4, 1932, in Morrison, MO, the daughter of Emil Boss and Carrie (Walterscheidt) Boss, who preceded her in death.
On November 5, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Daniel...
Wallace Merlin Nelson
Mar 20, 2025
Wallace "Merlin" Nelson, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 14, 1931, in Minot, ND, the son of Emil Nelson and Minnie Lenia (Damson) Nelson, who preceded him in death.
On May 8, 1972, in Arnold, NE, he was united in marriage to Charlotte...
Stanley Clawson Potts Jr
Mar 18, 2025
Stanley Clawson Potts Jr, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Tipton, MO, the son of Stanley C. Potts Sr. and Mary (Thorpe) Potts, who preceded him in death.
Stanley was a proud graduate of Tipton High School, Class of 1957. He dedicated many years to...
Edward Eugene Dotson
Mar 15, 2025
Edward Eugene Dotson, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 4, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Vernion Edward Dotson and Lois Lucille (West) Dotson, who preceded him in death.
Eugene, was self-employed doing auto body repair and painting. He cherished family time, often enjoying...
Ruth Christine Williams
Mar 15, 2025
Ruth Christine Williams, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 2, 1931, near Knob Noster, MO, the daughter of Arley Edgar Sanders and Eula Almyra (Means) Sanders, who preceded her in death.
On May 24, 1951, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage...
Pamela Kay Chisholm
Mar 12, 2025
Pamela Kay Chisholm, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on September 7, 1957, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of William Clarence Hopper and Connie June Rawlins, who preceded her in death.
Pam, a kind and gentle soul, lived the majority of her life in Yuba City, California,...
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith
Mar 11, 2025
Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith, 29, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Greenville, IL.
Nathan was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He had a kind heart, a bright spirit, and a deep love for those closest to him. His greatest joy was his son, Rylie Smith (Chelsea Archambault), whom he adored.
He is survived by...
Santiago Lorenzo Cano
Mar 11, 2025
Santiago Lorenzo Cano, 38, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born on February 26, 1987, in Paracho Michoacan De Ocampo, Mexico the son of Jose Luis Cano-Alejo and Juana Lorenzo-Blas.
He was united in marriage to Maria Luisa Pascual-Romero, who resides in the home.
In addition to his wife and parents,...
Thomas Welton Grimes
Mar 10, 2025
Thomas W. Grimes (84), of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 10, 2025, from ALS.
He was born on October 11, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ralph W. and Emily J. Wilson Grimes. On October 4, 1964, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Mertie Gayle Ford. Their first...
Mary Annette Pettis
Mar 9, 2025
Mary Annette "Netta" Pettis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1955, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Sidney Carl Mefford and Frances Anna Louise (Keltner) Mefford, who preceded her in death.
On January 5, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Richard Wade Pettis, who...
Matthew Ryan Woosley
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Ryan Woosley, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.
There will be no services held.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Jerry Edward Brosch
Mar 7, 2025
Jerry Edward Brosch, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Sedalia, MO, to Norbert Leo Brosch and Mildred M. (Wenig) Pfetcher, who preceded him in death.
On December 27, 1977, Jerry married Sherri Lee Henthorne in Sedalia, MO. She survives him in their home.
A...
Donald Wayne Van Buren
Mar 5, 2025
Donald Wayne Van Buren, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Slater, MO, the son of Emma (Van Buren) Brame, who preceded him in death.
On March 30, 1996, Don entered into a union with Nancy Sims. And on September 8, 2007,...
Donna Suzanne Thorne
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Suzanne Thorne, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1956, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Claude LeRoy Lynch Jr. and Catherine Ora (Davis) Lynch, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Emmett Thorne, who resides...
Darlene Amy Purl
Mar 2, 2025
Darlene Amy Purl, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Loving Arms Care Center, Sedalia. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Osceola, MO, the daughter of Ira and Nina (Parkinson) Corum, who preceded her in death.
On April 18, 1981, in San Bernardino, CA she was united in marriage to Lloyd Purl, who preceded...
Kathie Elizabeth Luff
Mar 1, 2025
Kathie Elizabeth Luff, 72, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital, in Marshall, MO.
Survivors include her companion, Joe McGuckin of the home; a daughter, Kristina Conway of Warrensburg, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Conway and Jacob and Abigail Luff; a son, Robert James Luff (Susan) of New York; five brothers, Michael, Jeff, Jamie,...
William Wayne Williams
Feb 28, 2025
William Wayne Williams, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Whittier, CA, the son of Johnny Williams and Geneva (Thompson) Williams, who preceded him in death.
On August 2, 1974, in Green Forest, AR, he was united in marriage to Diana Renee Williams, who...
Karl Alan Persinger
Feb 28, 2025
Karl Alan Persinger ("Kap"), age 71, of Sedalia, Missouri, took his final lap on February 28, 2025, crossing life's checkered flag at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1954, in Marshall, Missouri, to Harvey and Norma Persinger, who preceded him in death, Kap lived life in the fast lane with a heart full of passion, a...
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