Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Oleksii Prus

Oleksii Prus

May 29, 2025

Oleksii Prus, 19 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Sedalia, MO.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 6th at Word Of Life Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Vladimir Dub officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

William Joseph Marquess

William Joseph Marquess

May 26, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Marquess, 53, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on July 26, 1971, in Quincy, IL, the son of Henry Elwood Marquess and Wilma Ann (Yoast) Marquess, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Alverda Ann Koetting

Alverda Ann Koetting

May 23, 2025

Alverda (Ann) Koetting passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO, at the age of 93. She was born on February 19, 1932, near Chamois, MO, the daughter of Otto and Florence (Schollmeyer) Boss.

Ann was one of twelve children. She married Francis Koetting on January 12, 1952, and they had six...

Ronald Lee Jones

Ronald Lee Jones

May 20, 2025

Ronald Lee Jones born March 26, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, was sent to his eternal home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 71 from his home in Long Lane, MO. He was the beloved son of Richard and Francis Paxton Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Reggie Jones; his son, Chris Jones; daughter, Hope Arevalo; five grandchildren, Adrianna,...

John Edgar Bohon

John Edgar Bohon

May 20, 2025

John Edgar Bohon, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born February 3, 1938, in Sedalia, the son of Cecil W. Bohon Sr. and Florence L. (Finkland) Bohon, who preceded him in death.

John was a proud member of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1956. Following...

John Thomas Watterson

John Thomas Watterson

May 17, 2025

Jack was born on June 14, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, the second son of Walter Lloyd and Olive May (Williams) Watterson.

On March 24, 1978, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Linda Diann Harvey, who survives in the home. They were members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia.

Jack worked for Thompson Investment in Sedalia while also proudly...

Virginia Mae Hursman

Virginia Mae Hursman

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Hursman, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Jess Brownfield, Jr. and Nellie Mae (Shull) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Paul J. Litton

Paul J. Litton

May 11, 2025

Paul J. Litton, 64, of Concordia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 6, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Edward Litton and Anna Marie (Murphey) Litton, who preceded him in death.

On May 5, 1979, in Sweet Springs, MO, he was united in marriage...

Paul W. Williams Jr.

Paul W. Williams Jr.

May 9, 2025

Paul W. Williams, 82, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 15, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Paul W. Williams Sr. and Anna Belle (Howard) Williams, who preceded him in death.

On January 26, 1962, in La Monte, MO, he was...

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev

May 9, 2025

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev, 74, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1951 in Serpnevoe, Ukraine, the son of Ivan Georgiev and Alexandra (Panaitova) Georgieva, who preceded him in death.

On August 31, 1973 in Serpnevoe, Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Vera Georgiev, who resides at the home.

In addition to his...

Larry Earl Brockman Jr.

Larry Earl Brockman Jr.

May 8, 2025

Larry Earl Brockman Jr., 62, of Moberly, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 23, 1962, in Moberly, the son of Larry Earl Brockman Sr. and Daisy Evelyn Baker, who preceded him in death.

Larry graduated from La Monte High School in 1981. He was actively involved in...

Mindell Kay Reid

Mindell Kay Reid

May 8, 2025

Mindell "Mindy" Kay Reid, 56, of Houstonia, passed away on May 8, 2025, at her home in Houstonia, MO, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 29, 1969, in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Udell John Simmers, who resides in Joplin, MO, and Patricia Jeanne (Havens) Snow, who resides in Sapulpa, OK.

On June 21, 2011, in Sedalia,...

Nicholas R. Franklin

Nicholas R. Franklin

May 4, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" R. Franklin, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on May 04, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on August 08, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Perry Arnold Franklin and Ella Imogen Lane, who preceded him in death.

Nick worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He loved to dance, socialize,...

Judith Ann Sands

Judith Ann Sands

Apr 30, 2025

Judy Ann Sands, 86, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 27, 1938, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Louie Grey Reagin and Cleta Fanny May (Comstock) Reagin, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1958, in Oak Grove, MO, she was united in marriage...

Robert Preston Tucker

Robert Preston Tucker

Apr 30, 2025

Robert Preston Tucker, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 30, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Albert Preston and Lenora Gertrude (Ryan) Tucker, who preceded him in death.

On December 23, 1992, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Janet Kay (Jones) Tucker,...

Caroline Louise Corpe

Caroline Louise Corpe

Apr 27, 2025

Carol L. Corpe, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on April 27, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on January 12, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Albert E. Bird and Mildred Alice (Chott) Bird, who preceded her in death.

On July 16, 1959, in Canton, OH, she was united in marriage to the love of her...

Stephen Allen Scott

Stephen Allen Scott

Apr 25, 2025

Stephen Allen Scott, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1965, in Sedalia, the son of Clyde Marion Scott and Marian Jean (Stephens) Scott, who preceded him in death.

Stephen was a proud graduate of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1984. He lettered in music and was...

Ronald Scott Ridgeway

Ronald Scott Ridgeway

Apr 22, 2025

R. Scott Ridgeway, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 6, 1963, in Anaheim, CA, the son of Delbert R. Ridgeway, who preceded him in death, and Dorothy J (Stout) Heyer, who resides in Concordia, MO.

On August 14, 2016, in Sedalia, MO, he was...

Lyubov Garbuzov

Lyubov Garbuzov

Apr 14, 2025

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Lyubov was born December 16, 1940, in Vologda, Russia. She was the daughter of Alexander and Anna Vorobyov. They had one son, Pavel, and three daughters, Yevgenia, Zoya, and Lyubov. She was the...

Dick Lee Klein

Dick Lee Klein

Apr 13, 2025

Dick Lee Klein, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Aviston Countryside Living Center, in Aviston, IL. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Norman Ray Klein and Betty Lee (Beck) Klein, who preceded him in death.

On July 3, 1971, in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage...

Oleksii Prus

Oleksii Prus

May 29, 2025

Oleksii Prus, 19 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Sedalia, MO.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 6th at Word Of Life Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Vladimir Dub officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

William Joseph Marquess

William Joseph Marquess

May 26, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Marquess, 53, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. He was born on July 26, 1971, in Quincy, IL, the son of Henry Elwood Marquess and Wilma Ann (Yoast) Marquess, who preceded him in death.

On February 19, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Alverda Ann Koetting

Alverda Ann Koetting

May 23, 2025

Alverda (Ann) Koetting passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO, at the age of 93. She was born on February 19, 1932, near Chamois, MO, the daughter of Otto and Florence (Schollmeyer) Boss.

Ann was one of twelve children. She married Francis Koetting on January 12, 1952, and they had six...

Ronald Lee Jones

Ronald Lee Jones

May 20, 2025

Ronald Lee Jones born March 26, 1954, in Sedalia, MO, was sent to his eternal home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 71 from his home in Long Lane, MO. He was the beloved son of Richard and Francis Paxton Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Reggie Jones; his son, Chris Jones; daughter, Hope Arevalo; five grandchildren, Adrianna,...

John Edgar Bohon

John Edgar Bohon

May 20, 2025

John Edgar Bohon, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born February 3, 1938, in Sedalia, the son of Cecil W. Bohon Sr. and Florence L. (Finkland) Bohon, who preceded him in death.

John was a proud member of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1956. Following...

John Thomas Watterson

John Thomas Watterson

May 17, 2025

Jack was born on June 14, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, the second son of Walter Lloyd and Olive May (Williams) Watterson.

On March 24, 1978, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Linda Diann Harvey, who survives in the home. They were members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia.

Jack worked for Thompson Investment in Sedalia while also proudly...

Virginia Mae Hursman

Virginia Mae Hursman

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Hursman, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Jess Brownfield, Jr. and Nellie Mae (Shull) Brownfield, who preceded her in death.

On August 26, 1989, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Paul J. Litton

Paul J. Litton

May 11, 2025

Paul J. Litton, 64, of Concordia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 6, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Edward Litton and Anna Marie (Murphey) Litton, who preceded him in death.

On May 5, 1979, in Sweet Springs, MO, he was united in marriage...

Paul W. Williams Jr.

Paul W. Williams Jr.

May 9, 2025

Paul W. Williams, 82, of La Monte, MO, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 15, 1943, in Sedalia, the son of Paul W. Williams Sr. and Anna Belle (Howard) Williams, who preceded him in death.

On January 26, 1962, in La Monte, MO, he was...

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev

May 9, 2025

Vladimir Ivanovich Georgiev, 74, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1951 in Serpnevoe, Ukraine, the son of Ivan Georgiev and Alexandra (Panaitova) Georgieva, who preceded him in death.

On August 31, 1973 in Serpnevoe, Ukraine, he was united in marriage to Vera Georgiev, who resides at the home.

In addition to his...

Larry Earl Brockman Jr.

Larry Earl Brockman Jr.

May 8, 2025

Larry Earl Brockman Jr., 62, of Moberly, MO, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 23, 1962, in Moberly, the son of Larry Earl Brockman Sr. and Daisy Evelyn Baker, who preceded him in death.

Larry graduated from La Monte High School in 1981. He was actively involved in...

Mindell Kay Reid

Mindell Kay Reid

May 8, 2025

Mindell "Mindy" Kay Reid, 56, of Houstonia, passed away on May 8, 2025, at her home in Houstonia, MO, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 29, 1969, in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Udell John Simmers, who resides in Joplin, MO, and Patricia Jeanne (Havens) Snow, who resides in Sapulpa, OK.

On June 21, 2011, in Sedalia,...

Nicholas R. Franklin

Nicholas R. Franklin

May 4, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" R. Franklin, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on May 04, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on August 08, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Perry Arnold Franklin and Ella Imogen Lane, who preceded him in death.

Nick worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He loved to dance, socialize,...

Judith Ann Sands

Judith Ann Sands

Apr 30, 2025

Judy Ann Sands, 86, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on August 27, 1938, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Louie Grey Reagin and Cleta Fanny May (Comstock) Reagin, who preceded her in death.

In May of 1958, in Oak Grove, MO, she was united in marriage...

Robert Preston Tucker

Robert Preston Tucker

Apr 30, 2025

Robert Preston Tucker, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 30, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Albert Preston and Lenora Gertrude (Ryan) Tucker, who preceded him in death.

On December 23, 1992, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Janet Kay (Jones) Tucker,...

Caroline Louise Corpe

Caroline Louise Corpe

Apr 27, 2025

Carol L. Corpe, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on April 27, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on January 12, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Albert E. Bird and Mildred Alice (Chott) Bird, who preceded her in death.

On July 16, 1959, in Canton, OH, she was united in marriage to the love of her...

Stephen Allen Scott

Stephen Allen Scott

Apr 25, 2025

Stephen Allen Scott, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1965, in Sedalia, the son of Clyde Marion Scott and Marian Jean (Stephens) Scott, who preceded him in death.

Stephen was a proud graduate of the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 1984. He lettered in music and was...

Ronald Scott Ridgeway

Ronald Scott Ridgeway

Apr 22, 2025

R. Scott Ridgeway, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on October 6, 1963, in Anaheim, CA, the son of Delbert R. Ridgeway, who preceded him in death, and Dorothy J (Stout) Heyer, who resides in Concordia, MO.

On August 14, 2016, in Sedalia, MO, he was...

Lyubov Garbuzov

Lyubov Garbuzov

Apr 14, 2025

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Lyubov was born December 16, 1940, in Vologda, Russia. She was the daughter of Alexander and Anna Vorobyov. They had one son, Pavel, and three daughters, Yevgenia, Zoya, and Lyubov. She was the...

Dick Lee Klein

Dick Lee Klein

Apr 13, 2025

Dick Lee Klein, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Aviston Countryside Living Center, in Aviston, IL. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Norman Ray Klein and Betty Lee (Beck) Klein, who preceded him in death.

On July 3, 1971, in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage...