Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas
Ruth Delores Walker
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Andrew Tessone officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
The burial will be at...
Betty C. Wendt
Jan 15, 2026
Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...
Nadezhda Zalozh
Jan 11, 2026
Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...
Thomas Richard Burlingame
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.
Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...
Trayan Banaru
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Trayan Banaru
August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026
Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.
Trayan was very talented...
Dolores A Parks
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.
On November 13, 1984, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...
Judith Marlene Rogers
Jan 8, 2026
Judith Rogers of Tipton, Missouri, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2026.
Judith Marlene Smith was born January 23, 1942, in Arthurette, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of George Smith and Alice Pearl McInnis Smith.
On August 31, 1974, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Judith was married to the love of her life, William N. "Will" Rogers. Together...
George Andrew Willard
Jan 7, 2026
George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Donald Willard and Victoria Sewellwho preceded him in death.
On May 11, 2000, in Tacoma, Washington, George met his life partner, Angela Wilson-Smith, who resides...
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
Robert Earl Ellis
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.
On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...
Terry Joe Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.
On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...
Clifford B. Kast
Jan 1, 2026
Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.
On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Clyde Gail Demand
Jan 1, 2026
Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.
On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...
Sydney Chauntay Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.
In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...
Vickie Rae Wasson
Dec 31, 2025
Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...
Aleksandr G. Sidorov
Dec 29, 2025
Alexandr G. Sidorov
July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025
With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.
Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...
Shari Jillene Ream
Dec 23, 2025
Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...
John Wesley Killion
Dec 21, 2025
John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.
On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...
Mary F. Knott
Dec 21, 2025
Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
Ruth Delores Walker
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Delores Walker, 79, of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Andrew Tessone officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
The burial will be at...
Betty C. Wendt
Jan 15, 2026
Betty C. Wendt, 103, of Houstonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1922, in Lakeview, Texas, the daughter of Iris E. McMurry and Hattye L. (Steenson) McMurry, who preceded her in death.
On March 21, 1942, Betty was united in marriage to Thomas H. Boulware, who...
Nadezhda Zalozh
Jan 11, 2026
Nadezhda Ivanovna Zalozh, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Serpneve, Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan Kharlampovich Georgiyev and Aleksandra Petrovna (Panayotova) Georgiyeva, who preceded her in death.
On September 27, 1970, in Izmail, Ukraine, Nadezhda was...
Thomas Richard Burlingame
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas Richard Burlingame, age 73, of Sedalia, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1952, and passed away on January 11, 2026.
Richard, most affectionately known as "Burley" by all who knew and loved him, will be remembered most for his kind and generous spirit, along with his absolute love and passion for sports. Burley was never afraid to lend a hand...
Trayan Banaru
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Trayan Banaru
August 19, 1943 - January 9, 2026
Trayan Banaru was born on August 19, 1943, in Balts, Moldova, to Feodosii Banaru and Ana Calin Mihai. Trayan was a devoted man of God who loved the Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served the Lord and his family all the days of his life.
Trayan was very talented...
Dolores A Parks
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores A. Parks, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Florence, MO, the daughter of Dale Rehmer and Edna (Nolting) Rehmer, who preceded her in death.
On November 13, 1984, in Hollister, MO, Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Parks,...
Judith Marlene Rogers
Jan 8, 2026
Judith Rogers of Tipton, Missouri, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2026.
Judith Marlene Smith was born January 23, 1942, in Arthurette, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of George Smith and Alice Pearl McInnis Smith.
On August 31, 1974, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Judith was married to the love of her life, William N. "Will" Rogers. Together...
George Andrew Willard
Jan 7, 2026
George Andrew Willard, 61, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Donald Willard and Victoria Sewellwho preceded him in death.
On May 11, 2000, in Tacoma, Washington, George met his life partner, Angela Wilson-Smith, who resides...
Christopher Lee Burtis
Jan 7, 2026
Christopher Lee Burtis, 46, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Mark Edward Burtis and Connie Louise (Cardwell) Burtis, who reside in the home.
Chris never met a stranger, everyone was his friend. While language could sometimes be a challenge for him,...
Robert Earl Ellis
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Earl "Bobby" Ellis, 68, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of William Allen Ellis and Francis (Smith) Ellis, who preceded him in death.
On February 13, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Helen Patricia...
Terry Joe Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Terry Joe Roberts, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Sedalia, the son of Paul Edward Roberts Sr. and Georgetta Marie (Jackson) Roberts, who preceded him in death.
On August 4, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Sherry Denise...
Clifford B. Kast
Jan 1, 2026
Clifford B. Kast, 85, of Sedalia passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MU Health Care Capital Regional in Jefferson City, MO. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brush, CO, the son of Charles Frederick Kast and Myrtle Tressa (Pfeiffer) Kast, who preceded him in death.
On November 27, 1959, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage...
Clyde Gail Demand
Jan 1, 2026
Clyde "Gail" Demand, 87, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1938, in rural Smithton, the son of Rodric Demand and Bessie Viola (Momberg) Demand, who preceded him in death.
On June 29, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, Gail was united...
Sydney Chauntay Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Sydney Chauntay Holt, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Winfred Richmond (Monique) of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Genice Simms, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2021.
In 2016, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sydney was united in...
Vickie Rae Wasson
Dec 31, 2025
Vickie Rae Wasson, 69, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home in Green Ridge. She was born on October 13, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Norman E. Keele and Marilyn Rae (Looney) Keele, who preceded her in death.
On October 28, 2000, in Sedalia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...
Aleksandr G. Sidorov
Dec 29, 2025
Alexandr G. Sidorov
July 24, 1981 - December 29, 2025
With deep sorrow and faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Alexandr G. Sidorov, who departed this life on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44.
Alexandr was born on July 24, 1981, in Kherson, Ukraine. He was a devoted husband, a loving and sacrificial father, and a man...
Shari Jillene Ream
Dec 23, 2025
Shari J. Ream, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
She was born on July 13, 1957, in Sugar Creek, MO, the daughter of Alvin Earl Lind and Dorothy Jillene (Balch) Lind, who preceded her in death. Shari spent her early childhood near Independence, MO, before moving with her parents,...
John Wesley Killion
Dec 21, 2025
John Wesley Killion, 76, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on February 22, 1949, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Clyde A. Killion and Alice E. (Stockhurst) Killion, who preceded him in death.
On July 27, 1974, in Sweet Springs, MO, John was united in marriage to...
Mary F. Knott
Dec 21, 2025
Mary F. Knott, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Camden, MO, the daughter of Charles Jones and Lena (Dudley) Jones, who preceded her in death.
On January 8, 1953, in Carrollton, MO, she was united in marriage to Johnny Knott, who resides in...
Charles William Birch
Dec 17, 2025
Charles William Birch, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Piper City, Illinois, the son of Benton H. Birch and Mabel L. (Clemons) Birch, who preceded him in death.
On September 7, 1963, at St. John's Catholic Church, in...
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