Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Harvey Eugene Miller

Harvey Eugene Miller

Oct 21, 2025

Apostle Harvey Eugene Miller, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Litchfield, Nebraska, the son of Algern L. Miller and Flora M. (Kepler) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1970, in Olathe, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue...

Natalya Fomina

Natalya Fomina

Oct 19, 2025

Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Natalia Kharlampievna Fomina, was born on January 20, 1937, in the village of Aleksandrovka, Odessa region. She was the second child in the family of Kharlampiy Ivanovich and Marina Maksimovna Katrechko. Her parents had seven children in total - four daughters and three sons.

Mother was born during difficult times; she endured war, hunger, and persecution....

Ransom R. Ray

Ransom R. Ray

Oct 19, 2025

Ransom Ryan Ray, 41, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 21, 1984, in Nevada, MO, the son of Russell Ryan Ray, who preceded him in death, and Brenda Dawn (Myears) Ray, who resides in Centerview, MO.

Ransom was united in marriage to Julie Summers, who resides in Lee's Summit,...

Michael John Saresky

Michael John Saresky

2025

Michael John Saresky, 80, of Cole Camp passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home in Cole Camp, MO. He was born in 1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Joseph Michael Saresky and Edna Ruth (Stek) Saresky, who preceded him in death.

On August 30, 2002, in McPherson, KS, he was united in marriage to Janet U. Saresky,...

Robert Daniel Hursman

Robert Daniel Hursman

Oct 16, 2025

Robert Daniel Hursman, 41, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 6, 1984, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Jerry Lee Hursman, who resides in Sweet Springs, MO, and Ruth Ann Cramer, who resides in Marshall, MO.

On January 26, 2009, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz

Oct 16, 2025

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz, 37, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 24, 1987, in La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico, the son of Guillermo Rodriguez Granado and Maria De Paz Alaniz Alaniz, who preceded him in death.

Jose was known for his cheerful spirit and kind heart. He was always willing...

Barbara Ellen Venable

Barbara Ellen Venable

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara Ellen Venable, 72, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg. She was born on February 19, 1953, in Lubbock, TX, the daughter of W.D. Howard and Annie (Rogers) Howard who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1982, in Whitesboro, TX, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Venable, who...

Levi Shobe

Levi Shobe

Oct 13, 2025

Oliver "Red" Levi Shobe, 92, of Windsor, MO, formerly of Lincoln, MO passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehab, in Windsor, MO.

Survivors include a niece Francis Jackson of Sedalia; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Shobe; two sisters, Fannie Buckner...

Viola M. May

Viola M. May

Oct 13, 2025

Viola "Weezy" M. May, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 13, 1937, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of John Ditzfeld, Sr. and Erma (McDowell) Ditzfeld, who preceded her in death.

On December 31, 1955, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James "Fuzzy" L. May,...

Nicholas Allen Thomas

Nicholas Allen Thomas

Oct 12, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Allen Thomas, 44, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on March 18, 1981, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Michel Thomas, who preceded him in death, and Jackie (Steele) Thomas, who survives in Warsaw.

Nick was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of...

Robert D. Forsyth

Robert D. Forsyth

Oct 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" D. Forsyth, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Johnson County, MO, the son of Kenneth "Bill" Ora Forsyth and Florene "Taddy" (Crawford) Forsyth, who preceded him in death.

Bob was a proud graduate of Sweet Springs High School,...

John D. Wilson

John D. Wilson

Oct 10, 2025

John D. Wilson, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home in Sedalia.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Anatolii Havrilov

Anatolii Havrilov

Oct 8, 2025

Anatolii Havrilov, 50, and Svitlana Havrilova, 48, husband and wife, both of Sedalia passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025, as a result of an auto accident on West 50 Highway and Rt. MM, West of Sedalia, MO.

A prayer service will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299...

Craig A. Greene

Craig A. Greene

Oct 7, 2025

Craig A. Greene, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born July 31, 1964, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth P. Greene and Ruth M. (Albers) Greene, who preceded him in death.

On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Rebecca J. Fiedler, who resides...

Enrique Reyes Cook

Enrique Reyes Cook

Oct 6, 2025

Enrique "Ricky" Reyes Cook, 49, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1976, in California, the son of Enrique Reyes Luera and Cherryl Yvonne Cook.

No Services are being held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Melvin Ray Hix

Melvin Ray Hix

Oct 4, 2025

Melvin Ray Hix, 69, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Lincoln, MO, to Flavel Woodrow Hix and Ruby Hix, both of whom preceded him in death.

Melvin owned AA Discount Muffler in Versailles, MO, for over 20 years. He was a skilled mechanic and welder,...

Mildred Vada Widel

Mildred Vada Widel

Oct 3, 2025

Mildred Vada Widel, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 27, 1932, in Lusk, WY, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Hamaker) Nation, who preceded her in death.

On March 26, 1953, in Crawford, NE, she was united in marriage to the love of...

Walter Lee Sands

Walter Lee Sands

Oct 2, 2025

Walter Lee Sands, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on June 23, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth Sands and Virginia Lee (Lemons) Sands Brockman, who preceded him in death.

On December 31, 1971, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary...

Alesia Rae Wissman

Alesia Rae Wissman

Sep 30, 2025

Alesia Rae Wissman, 67, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born October 23, 1957, in Versailles, MO, the daughter of Cleo J. Wissman and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman, who preceded her in death.

Affectionately known to most as "Babe," Alesia was a proud...

Larry Norman Hanna

Larry Norman Hanna

Sep 29, 2025

Larry Norman Hanna, 78, of Belton, MO, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 08, 1947 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Zade B. Hanna and Lulu B. (Echard) Hanna, who preceded him in death.

On July 25, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Geneva...

Harvey Eugene Miller

Harvey Eugene Miller

Oct 21, 2025

Apostle Harvey Eugene Miller, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Litchfield, Nebraska, the son of Algern L. Miller and Flora M. (Kepler) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

On May 22, 1970, in Olathe, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue...

Natalya Fomina

Natalya Fomina

Oct 19, 2025

Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Natalia Kharlampievna Fomina, was born on January 20, 1937, in the village of Aleksandrovka, Odessa region. She was the second child in the family of Kharlampiy Ivanovich and Marina Maksimovna Katrechko. Her parents had seven children in total - four daughters and three sons.

Mother was born during difficult times; she endured war, hunger, and persecution....

Ransom R. Ray

Ransom R. Ray

Oct 19, 2025

Ransom Ryan Ray, 41, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on February 21, 1984, in Nevada, MO, the son of Russell Ryan Ray, who preceded him in death, and Brenda Dawn (Myears) Ray, who resides in Centerview, MO.

Ransom was united in marriage to Julie Summers, who resides in Lee's Summit,...

Michael John Saresky

Michael John Saresky

2025

Michael John Saresky, 80, of Cole Camp passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home in Cole Camp, MO. He was born in 1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Joseph Michael Saresky and Edna Ruth (Stek) Saresky, who preceded him in death.

On August 30, 2002, in McPherson, KS, he was united in marriage to Janet U. Saresky,...

Robert Daniel Hursman

Robert Daniel Hursman

Oct 16, 2025

Robert Daniel Hursman, 41, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 6, 1984, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Jerry Lee Hursman, who resides in Sweet Springs, MO, and Ruth Ann Cramer, who resides in Marshall, MO.

On January 26, 2009, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz

Oct 16, 2025

Jose Rodriguez Alaniz, 37, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 24, 1987, in La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico, the son of Guillermo Rodriguez Granado and Maria De Paz Alaniz Alaniz, who preceded him in death.

Jose was known for his cheerful spirit and kind heart. He was always willing...

Barbara Ellen Venable

Barbara Ellen Venable

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara Ellen Venable, 72, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg. She was born on February 19, 1953, in Lubbock, TX, the daughter of W.D. Howard and Annie (Rogers) Howard who preceded her in death.

On January 8, 1982, in Whitesboro, TX, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Venable, who...

Levi Shobe

Levi Shobe

Oct 13, 2025

Oliver "Red" Levi Shobe, 92, of Windsor, MO, formerly of Lincoln, MO passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehab, in Windsor, MO.

Survivors include a niece Francis Jackson of Sedalia; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Shobe; two sisters, Fannie Buckner...

Viola M. May

Viola M. May

Oct 13, 2025

Viola "Weezy" M. May, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 13, 1937, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of John Ditzfeld, Sr. and Erma (McDowell) Ditzfeld, who preceded her in death.

On December 31, 1955, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James "Fuzzy" L. May,...

Nicholas Allen Thomas

Nicholas Allen Thomas

Oct 12, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Allen Thomas, 44, of Warsaw, MO, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on March 18, 1981, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Michel Thomas, who preceded him in death, and Jackie (Steele) Thomas, who survives in Warsaw.

Nick was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of...

Robert D. Forsyth

Robert D. Forsyth

Oct 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" D. Forsyth, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Johnson County, MO, the son of Kenneth "Bill" Ora Forsyth and Florene "Taddy" (Crawford) Forsyth, who preceded him in death.

Bob was a proud graduate of Sweet Springs High School,...

John D. Wilson

John D. Wilson

Oct 10, 2025

John D. Wilson, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home in Sedalia.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Anatolii Havrilov

Anatolii Havrilov

Oct 8, 2025

Anatolii Havrilov, 50, and Svitlana Havrilova, 48, husband and wife, both of Sedalia passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025, as a result of an auto accident on West 50 Highway and Rt. MM, West of Sedalia, MO.

A prayer service will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Sedalia Tabernacle - Skiniya Church, 23299...

Craig A. Greene

Craig A. Greene

Oct 7, 2025

Craig A. Greene, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born July 31, 1964, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth P. Greene and Ruth M. (Albers) Greene, who preceded him in death.

On December 5, 1992, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Rebecca J. Fiedler, who resides...

Enrique Reyes Cook

Enrique Reyes Cook

Oct 6, 2025

Enrique "Ricky" Reyes Cook, 49, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 16, 1976, in California, the son of Enrique Reyes Luera and Cherryl Yvonne Cook.

No Services are being held at this time.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Melvin Ray Hix

Melvin Ray Hix

Oct 4, 2025

Melvin Ray Hix, 69, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Lincoln, MO, to Flavel Woodrow Hix and Ruby Hix, both of whom preceded him in death.

Melvin owned AA Discount Muffler in Versailles, MO, for over 20 years. He was a skilled mechanic and welder,...

Mildred Vada Widel

Mildred Vada Widel

Oct 3, 2025

Mildred Vada Widel, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 27, 1932, in Lusk, WY, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Hamaker) Nation, who preceded her in death.

On March 26, 1953, in Crawford, NE, she was united in marriage to the love of...

Walter Lee Sands

Walter Lee Sands

Oct 2, 2025

Walter Lee Sands, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on June 23, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Kenneth Sands and Virginia Lee (Lemons) Sands Brockman, who preceded him in death.

On December 31, 1971, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary...

Alesia Rae Wissman

Alesia Rae Wissman

Sep 30, 2025

Alesia Rae Wissman, 67, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born October 23, 1957, in Versailles, MO, the daughter of Cleo J. Wissman and Myloh Mae (Tobaben) Wissman, who preceded her in death.

Affectionately known to most as "Babe," Alesia was a proud...

Larry Norman Hanna

Larry Norman Hanna

Sep 29, 2025

Larry Norman Hanna, 78, of Belton, MO, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 08, 1947 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Zade B. Hanna and Lulu B. (Echard) Hanna, who preceded him in death.

On July 25, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Geneva...