Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Kathi Jean Moore

Kathi Jean Moore

Jun 28, 2025

Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steven...

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Jun 26, 2025

Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...

Daniel Scott Shoop

Daniel Scott Shoop

Jun 25, 2025

Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Jun 23, 2025

Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Vlad S. Izoita

Vlad S. Izoita

Jun 21, 2025

Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.

Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...

John Robert Nichols

John Robert Nichols

Jun 21, 2025

John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.

Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...

Mary Louise Ditton

Mary Louise Ditton

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.

In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.

On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jun 17, 2025

Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.

Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...

Richard Ray Reed

Richard Ray Reed

Jun 16, 2025

Richard Ray Reed, 62, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who both preceded him in death.

Richard was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated his...

Linda Ann May

Linda Ann May

Jun 14, 2025

Linda May, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of George and Genevieve Bennett, who preceded her in death.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a great mother, and grandmother, but an...

Russell Ryan Ray

Russell Ryan Ray

Jun 12, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Ryan Ray, 66, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 31, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale Ray and Mary Beth (Anderson) Ray, who preceded him in death.

On October 21, 1978, at the Church of Christ in Sedalia, MO, he...

John Wm "Bill" Wall

John Wm "Bill" Wall

Jun 11, 2025

John Wm "Bill" Wall, 79, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Greer) Wall, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1967, in Marshall Junction, MO, he was united in marriage to Donna King,...

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Jun 10, 2025

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine the son of Nikolay V. Kovalenko and Agafiya Vylivanaya, who preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Rea Funeral...

Helen Sue Embree

Helen Sue Embree

Jun 9, 2025

Helen Sue Embree, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on July 17, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Marion and Woodrow Belsha, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1974, in Smithton MO, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Embree, who preceded...

Mary Louise Thompson

Mary Louise Thompson

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Louise Thompson, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home, on June 8, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on September 19, 1949, in Tallahassee, FL, the daughter of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie J. Aultman, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles Michael Thompson, who also preceded her in death on August 11,...

Linda Sue Boe

Linda Sue Boe

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Sue (née Lee) Boe, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on January 27, 1945, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Elroy "Lee Barron" and Bernice Lucille (née Dragge-Barholz) Lee and was the youngest of four children. Her father,...

Hilka Rose Post

Hilka Rose Post

Jun 2, 2025

Hilka Rose Post (Grannie Rose), 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Princeton, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 28, 1953, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Sheldon Benjamin Lincoln, who preceded her in death, and Mary Ann (Garwood) Lincoln, who resides in Leon, IA.

On December...

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Ona Arthur Knotts and Esther (Hoffman) Knotts, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1961, in Rowlesburg, WV, Jerold was united in marriage to the love of his...

LaRue Cromer

LaRue Cromer

Jun 2, 2025

Janet "LaRue" Cromer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Evan Drew Sampson and Mary Jane (Magers) Sampson, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 2004, in Lake Tahoe, NV, at the Ponderosa Ranch, she was united in marriage to Claudie...

Kathi Jean Moore

Kathi Jean Moore

Jun 28, 2025

Kathi Jean Moore, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 24, 1960, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bennie Grant Cashman and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman, who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1998, in Hutchinson, KS, she was united in marriage to Steven...

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Sharon Kay Heinaman

Jun 26, 2025

Sharon Kay Heinaman, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Otis and Cordelia (Rice) Freedle, who preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ronald H. Heinaman, who preceded her in...

Daniel Scott Shoop

Daniel Scott Shoop

Jun 25, 2025

Daniel Scott Shoop, 41, of Sedalia passed away at his home on June 25, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 20, 1984, in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Michael Dwayne Wissman

Jun 23, 2025

Michael Dwayne Wissman, 64, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sedalia, the son of Jacob John Wissman and Maurine (Taylor) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On November 10, 1979, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Vlad S. Izoita

Vlad S. Izoita

Jun 21, 2025

Vlad S. Izoita, 16, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a personal watercraft accident at Table Rock Lake in Hollister, MO. He was born on July 31, 2008, in Sedalia, the son of Sergey Izoita and Alla (Svirdan) Izoita, who reside in the home.

Vlad Izoita was born on his Dad's birthday on...

John Robert Nichols

John Robert Nichols

Jun 21, 2025

John Robert Nichols, 75, of rural Pettis County, Nelson, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center from complications of acral lentiginous melanoma.

Born May 29, 1950, in Hughesville, MO, he was the son of the late John D Nichols and Mary Ruth Leimkuehler Nichols. On April 21, 1984, in Marshall, MO, he was...

Mary Louise Ditton

Mary Louise Ditton

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Louise Ditton, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pettis County, MO, the daughter of Millard and Dolly (McFatrich) DeHaven, who preceded her in death.

In January 1946, in Olathe, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence A. Ditton, Sr., who...

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Bobby Joe Ross Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Joe Ross Jr., 64, of Sedalia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Bobby Joe Ross Sr. and Mary L. (Nakila) Ross, who preceded him in death.

On October 3, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joy L. Comfort, who...

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jareth Demitri Biles

Jun 17, 2025

Jareth Demitri Biles, 9, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 12, 2015, in Marshall, MO, the son of Adrian Muniz Salas of Columbia, MO, and Savanna Dawn Biles of La Monte, MO.

Jareth attended Martin Warren Elementary School in Warrensburg and was set to enter...

Richard Ray Reed

Richard Ray Reed

Jun 16, 2025

Richard Ray Reed, 62, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who both preceded him in death.

Richard was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated his...

Linda Ann May

Linda Ann May

Jun 14, 2025

Linda May, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 10, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of George and Genevieve Bennett, who preceded her in death.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a great mother, and grandmother, but an...

Russell Ryan Ray

Russell Ryan Ray

Jun 12, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Ryan Ray, 66, of Centerview, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on July 31, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Dale Ray and Mary Beth (Anderson) Ray, who preceded him in death.

On October 21, 1978, at the Church of Christ in Sedalia, MO, he...

John Wm "Bill" Wall

John Wm "Bill" Wall

Jun 11, 2025

John Wm "Bill" Wall, 79, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Knob Noster, MO, the son of John W. and Mary Ellen (Greer) Wall, who preceded him in death.

On May 21, 1967, in Marshall Junction, MO, he was united in marriage to Donna King,...

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko

Jun 10, 2025

Grigoriy N. Kovalenko, 95, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine the son of Nikolay V. Kovalenko and Agafiya Vylivanaya, who preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Rea Funeral...

Helen Sue Embree

Helen Sue Embree

Jun 9, 2025

Helen Sue Embree, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on July 17, 1939, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Marion and Woodrow Belsha, who preceded her in death.

On February 14, 1974, in Smithton MO, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Embree, who preceded...

Mary Louise Thompson

Mary Louise Thompson

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Louise Thompson, 75, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home, on June 8, 2025, in Sedalia. She was born on September 19, 1949, in Tallahassee, FL, the daughter of Harvey S. Mowrey and Marjorie J. Aultman, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Charles Michael Thompson, who also preceded her in death on August 11,...

Linda Sue Boe

Linda Sue Boe

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Sue (née Lee) Boe, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on January 27, 1945, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Elroy "Lee Barron" and Bernice Lucille (née Dragge-Barholz) Lee and was the youngest of four children. Her father,...

Hilka Rose Post

Hilka Rose Post

Jun 2, 2025

Hilka Rose Post (Grannie Rose), 72, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Princeton, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 28, 1953, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Sheldon Benjamin Lincoln, who preceded her in death, and Mary Ann (Garwood) Lincoln, who resides in Leon, IA.

On December...

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Jerold Arthur Knotts Sr., 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Ona Arthur Knotts and Esther (Hoffman) Knotts, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1961, in Rowlesburg, WV, Jerold was united in marriage to the love of his...

LaRue Cromer

LaRue Cromer

Jun 2, 2025

Janet "LaRue" Cromer, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Evan Drew Sampson and Mary Jane (Magers) Sampson, who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 2004, in Lake Tahoe, NV, at the Ponderosa Ranch, she was united in marriage to Claudie...