Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Timothy M. Thomlinson
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy M. Thomlinson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on February 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George E. Thomlinson and Wanda J. Bright Thomlinson, who preceded him in death.
Tim was...
Marvin Eugene Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Marvin Eugene Smith, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. Born on November 3, 1931, in Clay County, Missouri, he was the son of Eugene Smith and Ola (Dudley) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
On May 25, 1959, in Liberty, MO, Marvin was united...
Curtis Dale Miller
Apr 23, 2026
Curtis Dale Miller, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Troy, Missouri, the son of James William Miller and Virginia Ann (Crane) Miller, who preceded him in death.
On August 20, 1994, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Nancy...
Kenneth W. Burnett
Apr 20, 2026
Kenneth W. Burnett, 87, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born July 5, 1938, in Sedalia, a son of Earl Burnett and Ruth (Simon) Burnett, who preceded him in death.
On April 15, 1976, in Sedalia, Kenneth was united in marriage to Pansy Sleeper, who survives at their home.
Kenneth...
Rochelle Lynn Simmons
Apr 16, 2026
Rochelle "Chelle" Lynn Simmons, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born February 7, 1972, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Gary Simmons and Rita Kay (Pearl) Simmons, who both preceded her in death.
Chelle was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1990. She later continued...
Richard D. Miller
Apr 13, 2026
Richard D. Miller, 65, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the home of his aunt, Sharon Doll, in Sedalia. He was born on December 8, 1960, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Billy Miller and Alberta (Arnold) Miller, who both preceded him in death.
Richard, along with his twin brother, Roy, worked...
Caitlyn Paige Bedell
Apr 12, 2026
Caitlyn Paige Bedell, 27, of Ionia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Caitlyn was born on August 4, 1998, in Sedalia, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Shawn R. Bedell and Stacey Lindsay of Ionia, and Candice Ann (Lehmann) Smith of Sedalia, Missouri.
Caitlyn was a proud graduate of Whittier High...
Tony Perry Renfro
Apr 11, 2026
Tony Perry Renfro, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1958, in Redding, California, the son of Junior Leon Renfro and Ana Laureen (Myrick) Renfro, who both preceded him in death.
Tony honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1975 until 1980. When Tony was...
Alfreda Lucille Smith
Apr 8, 2026
Alfreda Lucille Smith, 78, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, Missouri. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond Schick and Margaret (Lemmons) Schick, who preceded her in death.
On March 20, 1980, in Streator, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Thomas...
Vickie L. Shackles
Apr 6, 2026
Vickie L. Shackles, 70, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at her home. She was born January 25, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of William Clifford Colvin and Dorothy Mae (Cannady) Rogers, who preceded her in death.
On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Ricky Shackles. He preceded her in death...
Glen Charles Lemmon
Apr 4, 2026
Glen Charles Lemmon, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on April 4th, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on May 5th, 1972, in Sedalia, son of Charles Willis Lemmon and Mary Louise (Gibbs) Lemmon.
Born and raised in Sedalia, Glen graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, where he was deeply influenced by strong role models who helped shape the...
Linda Joyce Jones
Mar 30, 2026
Linda Joyce Jones, 77, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 21, 1948, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie Pettis and Laverne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded her in death.
On January 15, 1994, Linda was united in marriage to Raymond Jones, who preceded her in...
Sandra Faye Wray
Mar 30, 2026
Sandra Faye Wray, 74, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born November 4, 1951, in De Soto, Missouri, a daughter of Perry Mason and Doretta (Ashbaugh) Mason, who preceded her in death.
Sandy worked in the telecommunications industry and retired from CenturyLink in Warrensburg. One of her favorite...
John Scott West
Mar 30, 2026
John "Scott" West, 63, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. He was born December 10, 1962, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of John R. West, Jr. and Wanda D. (Smith) West, who both preceded him in death.
Scott, lovingly known as "Scotty" by family and friends, was a proud graduate of the Thompson State School...
Judith Kay Verts
Mar 28, 2026
Judith "Judy" Kay Verts, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on July 9, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Roy Fenton Verts and Mildred Edith (Kraft) Verts, who preceded her in death.
Judy was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Central Methodist University...
Katie Elizabeth Pettis
Mar 28, 2026
Katie Elizabeth Pettis, 41, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Gregory G. Gutjahr, who preceded her in death, and Carey Sue (Robinson) Gutjahr, who survives of the home.
Katie was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 2002. She later...
Shane Lee Edwards
Mar 26, 2026
Shane Lee Edwards, aged 51, of Sedalia, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026. A devoted father, a loyal friend, and a cherished member of his community, he leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, quiet strength, and the occasional well-timed remark or smile that could brighten the darkest room or heaviest moment.
Born on January 27, 1975...
Lenny Lou Drake
Mar 26, 2026
Lenny Lou Drake, 78, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born April 5, 1947, in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Hunt and Hazel (Norton) Hunt, who preceded her in death.
Lenny was a proud graduate of Shenandoah High School, Class of 1965. She later continued her education...
Michael T. Roberts
Mar 26, 2026
Michael T. Roberts, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home in Sedalia.
He was born August 14, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Otto T. Roberts and Dolly L. (Rulo) Roberts, who both preceded him in death.
Mike honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He had...
Dona F. Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Dona F. Smith, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. Born on July 22, 1949, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of James Garrigus and Mary (Burk) Garrigus, both of whom preceded her in death.
On June 2, 1967, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in...
Timothy M. Thomlinson
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy M. Thomlinson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on February 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George E. Thomlinson and Wanda J. Bright Thomlinson, who preceded him in death.
Tim was...
Marvin Eugene Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Marvin Eugene Smith, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. Born on November 3, 1931, in Clay County, Missouri, he was the son of Eugene Smith and Ola (Dudley) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
On May 25, 1959, in Liberty, MO, Marvin was united...
Curtis Dale Miller
Apr 23, 2026
Curtis Dale Miller, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Troy, Missouri, the son of James William Miller and Virginia Ann (Crane) Miller, who preceded him in death.
On August 20, 1994, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Nancy...
Kenneth W. Burnett
Apr 20, 2026
Kenneth W. Burnett, 87, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born July 5, 1938, in Sedalia, a son of Earl Burnett and Ruth (Simon) Burnett, who preceded him in death.
On April 15, 1976, in Sedalia, Kenneth was united in marriage to Pansy Sleeper, who survives at their home.
Kenneth...
Rochelle Lynn Simmons
Apr 16, 2026
Rochelle "Chelle" Lynn Simmons, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born February 7, 1972, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Gary Simmons and Rita Kay (Pearl) Simmons, who both preceded her in death.
Chelle was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1990. She later continued...
Richard D. Miller
Apr 13, 2026
Richard D. Miller, 65, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the home of his aunt, Sharon Doll, in Sedalia. He was born on December 8, 1960, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Billy Miller and Alberta (Arnold) Miller, who both preceded him in death.
Richard, along with his twin brother, Roy, worked...
Caitlyn Paige Bedell
Apr 12, 2026
Caitlyn Paige Bedell, 27, of Ionia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Caitlyn was born on August 4, 1998, in Sedalia, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Shawn R. Bedell and Stacey Lindsay of Ionia, and Candice Ann (Lehmann) Smith of Sedalia, Missouri.
Caitlyn was a proud graduate of Whittier High...
Tony Perry Renfro
Apr 11, 2026
Tony Perry Renfro, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1958, in Redding, California, the son of Junior Leon Renfro and Ana Laureen (Myrick) Renfro, who both preceded him in death.
Tony honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1975 until 1980. When Tony was...
Alfreda Lucille Smith
Apr 8, 2026
Alfreda Lucille Smith, 78, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Katy Manor Nursing Home in Pilot Grove, Missouri. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond Schick and Margaret (Lemmons) Schick, who preceded her in death.
On March 20, 1980, in Streator, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Thomas...
Vickie L. Shackles
Apr 6, 2026
Vickie L. Shackles, 70, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at her home. She was born January 25, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of William Clifford Colvin and Dorothy Mae (Cannady) Rogers, who preceded her in death.
On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Ricky Shackles. He preceded her in death...
Glen Charles Lemmon
Apr 4, 2026
Glen Charles Lemmon, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on April 4th, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on May 5th, 1972, in Sedalia, son of Charles Willis Lemmon and Mary Louise (Gibbs) Lemmon.
Born and raised in Sedalia, Glen graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, where he was deeply influenced by strong role models who helped shape the...
Linda Joyce Jones
Mar 30, 2026
Linda Joyce Jones, 77, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 21, 1948, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie Pettis and Laverne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded her in death.
On January 15, 1994, Linda was united in marriage to Raymond Jones, who preceded her in...
Sandra Faye Wray
Mar 30, 2026
Sandra Faye Wray, 74, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born November 4, 1951, in De Soto, Missouri, a daughter of Perry Mason and Doretta (Ashbaugh) Mason, who preceded her in death.
Sandy worked in the telecommunications industry and retired from CenturyLink in Warrensburg. One of her favorite...
John Scott West
Mar 30, 2026
John "Scott" West, 63, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. He was born December 10, 1962, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of John R. West, Jr. and Wanda D. (Smith) West, who both preceded him in death.
Scott, lovingly known as "Scotty" by family and friends, was a proud graduate of the Thompson State School...
Judith Kay Verts
Mar 28, 2026
Judith "Judy" Kay Verts, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on July 9, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Roy Fenton Verts and Mildred Edith (Kraft) Verts, who preceded her in death.
Judy was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Central Methodist University...
Katie Elizabeth Pettis
Mar 28, 2026
Katie Elizabeth Pettis, 41, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Gregory G. Gutjahr, who preceded her in death, and Carey Sue (Robinson) Gutjahr, who survives of the home.
Katie was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 2002. She later...
Shane Lee Edwards
Mar 26, 2026
Shane Lee Edwards, aged 51, of Sedalia, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026. A devoted father, a loyal friend, and a cherished member of his community, he leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, quiet strength, and the occasional well-timed remark or smile that could brighten the darkest room or heaviest moment.
Born on January 27, 1975...
Lenny Lou Drake
Mar 26, 2026
Lenny Lou Drake, 78, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born April 5, 1947, in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Hunt and Hazel (Norton) Hunt, who preceded her in death.
Lenny was a proud graduate of Shenandoah High School, Class of 1965. She later continued her education...
Michael T. Roberts
Mar 26, 2026
Michael T. Roberts, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home in Sedalia.
He was born August 14, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Otto T. Roberts and Dolly L. (Rulo) Roberts, who both preceded him in death.
Mike honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He had...
Dona F. Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Dona F. Smith, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. Born on July 22, 1949, in Sedalia, she was the beloved daughter of James Garrigus and Mary (Burk) Garrigus, both of whom preceded her in death.
On June 2, 1967, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in...
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