Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

James R. DeMotte

James R. DeMotte

Jan 16, 2025

James Robert DeMotte, 83, of LaMonte, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.

Born on June 28, 1941, in Hydro, OK, James was the son of Henry and Dortha (Upchurch) DeMotte, both of whom preceded him in death. On September 22, 1961, he married Mary Elizabeth Farris in LaMonte, MO,...

Judith Gail Brammer

Judith Gail Brammer

Jan 14, 2025

Judith Gail Brammer (nee Behnken) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on January 14, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born October 13, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herman and Novalene Behnken.

She attended Belmont High School in Dayton. Her goal in life was to help others, and she worked for many years as a Certified Nurses...

Joyce Ann Craig

Joyce Ann Craig

Jan 14, 2025

Joyce Ann Craig, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, MO.

A lifelong resident of Sedalia, Joyce co-owned and operated the "Joy and Dots" Beauty Salon with her mother, Dorothy Negron, for 35 years.

Joyce's family was her greatest joy. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Mitchell Dale Foster

Mitchell Dale Foster

Jan 9, 2025

Mitchell "Mitch" Dale Foster, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on March 18, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Jerry Paul Foster and Helen Marie (Kelling) Foster, who preceded him in death.

On September 28, 2007, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Sylvia...

Clara Camille Schubert

Clara Camille Schubert

Jan 9, 2025

Clara "Camille" Schubert, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Fortuna, MO, the daughter of Herman Aeschbacher and Clara Heidbreder, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Sena.

On January 28, 1979, in Sedalia,...

George Kevin Reeves

George Kevin Reeves

Jan 8, 2025

George "Kevin" Reeves, 69, of Sedalia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Kevin was born on April 19, 1955 in Lander, WY, the son of the late Marlon Gracen Reeves and Mary Louise (McCombs) Reeves, who preceded him in death.

On October 19, 1998 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was united in marriage to Patricia...

Alfred William Bacon Jr.

Alfred William Bacon Jr.

Jan 6, 2025

Alfred "Al" William Bacon Jr., 45, of La Monte, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1979, in Hermann, MO, the son of Alfred William Bacon Sr., who preceded him in death, and Terri Lee (Castiglia) Koch, who resides in the home.

Al was an American Legion Post 642 member in...

Judith Marlene Brocksmith

Judith Marlene Brocksmith

Jan 5, 2025

Judith Marlene (Judy) Brocksmith, 69, of Sedalia, passed away on January 5, 2025, at her home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on September 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Vivian M. Ford, who preceded her in death.

Judy was raised in Kansas City, MO, but lived most of her life in or around the Sedalia area. In...

Dennis Jay McCullough

Dennis Jay McCullough

Jan 4, 2025

Dennis J. McCullough, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1952, in Lodi, OH, to Jack McCullough and Mary Charlene (McDonald) McCullough, both of whom preceded him in death.

On April 19, 1975, in Sedalia, MO, he married Amy L. Nye, who survives him.

Dennis was a 1971 graduate...

Edward Lee Hamilton

Edward Lee Hamilton

Dec 31, 2024

Edward Lee Hamilton, 93, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on May 23, 1931, in Norborne, MO, the son of Edward "Pat" Hamilton and Mildred (Foy) Hamilton, who preceded him in death.

On September 29, 1977, in Norborne, MO, he was united in marriage...

Eloise Barron Young

Eloise Barron Young

Dec 28, 2024

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Eloise Young, 99, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. She was...

Ralph Louis Moriarty

Ralph Louis Moriarty

Dec 27, 2024

Ralph Louis Moriarty, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Sedalia, the son of Thomas Michael Moriarty and Agnes L. (Velten) Moriarty, who preceded him in death.

Ralph grew up on the family farm south of Sedalia and attended Sacred...

Kenneth Leroy Hays

Kenneth Leroy Hays

Dec 25, 2024

Kenneth Leroy Hays, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1936, in Florence, MO, the son of Floyd Hays and Spicie (Gilmer) Hays, who preceded him in death.

On September 30, 1956, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Fae L. Knipp, who preceded him in death on March...

Travis Shane Harms

Travis Shane Harms

Dec 25, 2024

Travis Shane Harms, 42 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home.

The family will announce a celebration of life gathering at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Clyde Russell Rotramel

Clyde Russell Rotramel

Dec 24, 2024

Clyde Russell Rotramel, 71, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 10, 1953, in Humansville, MO, the son of Azel Rotramel and Ethel (Russell) Rotramel, who preceded him in death.

On May 4, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, in the left turn lane of Highway 50 in front of Double D...

Gary Eugene Raines

Gary Eugene Raines

Dec 23, 2024

Gary Eugene Raines, 77, of Marshall, MO, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at E. W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 19, 1947, in Marshall, MO, the son of Robert Eugene Raines and Myrtle Louise (Shrader) Raines, who preceded him in death.

On July 23, 2016, in Marshall, MO, he was united in...

Eugene Harvey Leiss

Eugene Harvey Leiss

Dec 22, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Harvey Leiss, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Greensburg, KS, the son of George Sidwell Leiss and Velma Grace (Richardson) Leiss, who preceded him in death.

On September 8, 1963, in Greensburg, KS, he was united in marriage...

James Dennis Culbertson

James Dennis Culbertson

Dec 21, 2024

James Dennis Culbertson, 77, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on July 31, 1947, on the family farm near Humansville, MO, the son of Hiram Eugene Culbertson and Lucille Mae (Comstock) Culbertson, who preceded him in death.

He lived on the farm near Humansville for the first 10 years of...

Judi Mae Rogers

Judi Mae Rogers

Dec 20, 2024

Judi Mae Sparks Rogers (66) of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at the KC Hospice House on December 20, 2024. Judi was born on July 6, 1958, in Clinton, MO, to Harold Gene Sparks and Mary Ruth Hindes Sparks Wallace.

Judi attended all her school years in Clinton, both grade school and high...

Sue Ellen Austin

Sue Ellen Austin

Dec 20, 2024

Sue Ellen Austin, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 20, 2024, at Loving Arms Memory Care & Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on February 23, 1943, in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of Ralph Chaney and Orilla Greene, who preceded her in death.

Sue, a 1961 Green Ridge High School Graduate, was a woman of many talents....

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