Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Nancy Kay Paxton

Nancy Kay Paxton

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Kay Paxton Nancy Kay Paxton, 75, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on February 29, 1948, in Bahner, MO, the daughter of Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner, who preceded her in death.

Nancy grew up working on her parent's...

Lilyan June Barnes

Lilyan June Barnes

Jun 2, 2023

Obituary For Lilyan June Barnes Lilyan June (Summa) Barnes, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Albany, Missouri, died on her 97th birthday, June 2, 2023. “June” Summa was born on June 2, 1926, in rural Gentry County. She was the daughter of Buel “Doc” Summa and Beryl (Wayman) Summa.

June attended country schools (Pin Hook and Pleasant Valley) north of Albany...

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

May 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Anne Viernes Elizabeth Anne Viernes, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on August 27, 1942, in Forest, MS, the daughter of John Putnam and Mary Gilinsky.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donna Jean Miles

Donna Jean Miles

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Donna Jean Miles Donna Jean Miles, 71 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.A private family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Sedalia.

Lucille M. Meyers

Lucille M. Meyers

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Lucille M. Meyers Lucille M. Meyers, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 11, 1925, in Sedalia, the daughter of Leonard Shepard and Anna (Carlson) Shepard, who preceded her in death.

On May 14, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Ramon Phillip Alarcon Ramon Phillip Alarcon, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Sunnyvale, CA, the son of Jose and Delores Alarcon, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1974, in Grants, NM., he was united in marriage to Carol...

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Nilda Eugenia Ramirez With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nilda Eugenia Ramirez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born in Cuba (Colon), Nilda and her husband, Humberto,...

Tony Marvin Didier

Tony Marvin Didier

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Tony Marvin Didier Tony Marvin Didier, 81, of Sedalia, loving husband and father, passed away May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

Tony was born August 18, 1941, in Fay, OK, to Hinson Walter Didier and Vasti (Jean) Sullivan Didier. He graduated from Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR, and went on to honorably serve his country...

Doris Monika Evans

Doris Monika Evans

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Doris Monika Evans Doris Monika Evans, 78, of Pilot Grove, formerly of Columbia and Sedalia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1944, to Hildegard Dietzel and Leo Praozizka in East Berlin, Germany.

Doris worked as a sewing machine mechanic for Dunbrooke Sportswear and JA Lamy Manufacturing. She...

Kevin Douglas Woolery

Kevin Douglas Woolery

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Kevin Douglas Woolery Kevin Douglas Woolery, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia He was born on November 26, 1969, in Sedalia, the son of David Walter and Jane F. Woolery.

Kevin was a 1988 Smith-Cotton graduate. He lived all his life here in Sedalia. He was...

Donald William Reid

Donald William Reid

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Donald William Reid Donald William Reid, 64, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on February 4, 1959, in Marshall, MO, the son of William and Georgia Reid.

On February 21, 1982, in Sedalia, MO., he was united in marriage to Sherry Reid, who survives of the...

Ricky W. Shackles

Ricky W. Shackles

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Ricky W. Shackles Ricky W. Shackles, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Fred Lee Shackles and Ruby Marie (Rogers) Shackles, who preceded him in death.

On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Nina Frances Hanning

Nina Frances Hanning

May 19, 2023

Obituary For Nina Frances Hanning Nina Frances Ragar Brown Hanning, age 104, of Sedalia, passed away May 19, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. She was born February 3, 1919, in the Elk Fork community, daughter of Garland H. Ragar and Minnie Mosley Ragar.

She was a lifelong resident of Pettis County and attended Bethel Country School, then moved to Owsley...

Gloria Dean Smith

Gloria Dean Smith

May 18, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Dean Smith Gloria Dean Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 2, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Roy Cramer and Helen (Korte) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She worked for the Community of Christ Church...

Carolyn Sue Fields

Carolyn Sue Fields

May 17, 2023

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Fields Carolyn Sue Fields, 80, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Angus E. Miller and Hazel I. Reno, who preceded her in death.

On June 23, 1961 in Perryville,...

Frederick Henry Heitman

Frederick Henry Heitman

May 15, 2023

Obituary For Frederick Henry Heitman Frederick Henry Heitman, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Henry Heitman and Johnnie (Bullock) Heitman, who preceded him in death.

On June 20, 2014, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Cynthia...

George Gavin White

George Gavin White

May 14, 2023

Obituary For George Gavin White George Gavin White, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Gavin George White and Anna (Saucier) White, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1983, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to...

Edna A. Klein

Edna A. Klein

May 14, 2023

Obituary For Edna A. Klein Edna A. Klein, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on February 4, 1929, near Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of John W. Brosch and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.

On September 4, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

William Logan Barlish

William Logan Barlish

May 11, 2023

Obituary For William Logan Barlish William Logan (Bill or Dubby) Barlish, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey Marion Barlish and Lillian S. Barlish, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

May 11, 2023

Obituary For Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall Calvin L. Marshall(Butch),70, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Sedalia, to Mary ‘Minnie’ Hill, who preceded him in death.

As a Smith-Cotton alum, he excelled in sports and passed...

Nancy Kay Paxton

Nancy Kay Paxton

Jun 3, 2023

Obituary For Nancy Kay Paxton Nancy Kay Paxton, 75, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born on February 29, 1948, in Bahner, MO, the daughter of Alphonse John Seifner and Florence Anna Seifner, who preceded her in death.

Nancy grew up working on her parent's...

Lilyan June Barnes

Lilyan June Barnes

Jun 2, 2023

Obituary For Lilyan June Barnes Lilyan June (Summa) Barnes, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Albany, Missouri, died on her 97th birthday, June 2, 2023. “June” Summa was born on June 2, 1926, in rural Gentry County. She was the daughter of Buel “Doc” Summa and Beryl (Wayman) Summa.

June attended country schools (Pin Hook and Pleasant Valley) north of Albany...

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

Elizabeth Anne Viernes

May 31, 2023

Obituary For Elizabeth Anne Viernes Elizabeth Anne Viernes, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on August 27, 1942, in Forest, MS, the daughter of John Putnam and Mary Gilinsky.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donna Jean Miles

Donna Jean Miles

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Donna Jean Miles Donna Jean Miles, 71 of Knob Noster, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.A private family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Sedalia.

Lucille M. Meyers

Lucille M. Meyers

May 29, 2023

Obituary For Lucille M. Meyers Lucille M. Meyers, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 11, 1925, in Sedalia, the daughter of Leonard Shepard and Anna (Carlson) Shepard, who preceded her in death.

On May 14, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, she was united...

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

Ramon Phillip Alarcon

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Ramon Phillip Alarcon Ramon Phillip Alarcon, 71, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Sunnyvale, CA, the son of Jose and Delores Alarcon, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1974, in Grants, NM., he was united in marriage to Carol...

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

Nilda Eugenia Ramirez

May 26, 2023

Obituary For Nilda Eugenia Ramirez With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nilda Eugenia Ramirez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born in Cuba (Colon), Nilda and her husband, Humberto,...

Tony Marvin Didier

Tony Marvin Didier

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Tony Marvin Didier Tony Marvin Didier, 81, of Sedalia, loving husband and father, passed away May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

Tony was born August 18, 1941, in Fay, OK, to Hinson Walter Didier and Vasti (Jean) Sullivan Didier. He graduated from Hermiston High School, Hermiston, OR, and went on to honorably serve his country...

Doris Monika Evans

Doris Monika Evans

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Doris Monika Evans Doris Monika Evans, 78, of Pilot Grove, formerly of Columbia and Sedalia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1944, to Hildegard Dietzel and Leo Praozizka in East Berlin, Germany.

Doris worked as a sewing machine mechanic for Dunbrooke Sportswear and JA Lamy Manufacturing. She...

Kevin Douglas Woolery

Kevin Douglas Woolery

May 25, 2023

Obituary For Kevin Douglas Woolery Kevin Douglas Woolery, 53, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia He was born on November 26, 1969, in Sedalia, the son of David Walter and Jane F. Woolery.

Kevin was a 1988 Smith-Cotton graduate. He lived all his life here in Sedalia. He was...

Donald William Reid

Donald William Reid

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Donald William Reid Donald William Reid, 64, of Houstonia, MO, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home in Houstonia. He was born on February 4, 1959, in Marshall, MO, the son of William and Georgia Reid.

On February 21, 1982, in Sedalia, MO., he was united in marriage to Sherry Reid, who survives of the...

Ricky W. Shackles

Ricky W. Shackles

May 22, 2023

Obituary For Ricky W. Shackles Ricky W. Shackles, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Sedalia, the son of Fred Lee Shackles and Ruby Marie (Rogers) Shackles, who preceded him in death.

On August 13, 1974, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Nina Frances Hanning

Nina Frances Hanning

May 19, 2023

Obituary For Nina Frances Hanning Nina Frances Ragar Brown Hanning, age 104, of Sedalia, passed away May 19, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. She was born February 3, 1919, in the Elk Fork community, daughter of Garland H. Ragar and Minnie Mosley Ragar.

She was a lifelong resident of Pettis County and attended Bethel Country School, then moved to Owsley...

Gloria Dean Smith

Gloria Dean Smith

May 18, 2023

Obituary For Gloria Dean Smith Gloria Dean Smith, 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 2, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Roy Cramer and Helen (Korte) Cramer, who preceded her in death.

She worked for the Community of Christ Church...

Carolyn Sue Fields

Carolyn Sue Fields

May 17, 2023

Obituary For Carolyn Sue Fields Carolyn Sue Fields, 80, of Cole Camp, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 12, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Angus E. Miller and Hazel I. Reno, who preceded her in death.

On June 23, 1961 in Perryville,...

Frederick Henry Heitman

Frederick Henry Heitman

May 15, 2023

Obituary For Frederick Henry Heitman Frederick Henry Heitman, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Henry Heitman and Johnnie (Bullock) Heitman, who preceded him in death.

On June 20, 2014, in Warsaw, MO, he was united in marriage to Cynthia...

George Gavin White

George Gavin White

May 14, 2023

Obituary For George Gavin White George Gavin White, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Gavin George White and Anna (Saucier) White, who preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1983, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to...

Edna A. Klein

Edna A. Klein

May 14, 2023

Obituary For Edna A. Klein Edna A. Klein, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on February 4, 1929, near Cole Camp, MO, the daughter of John W. Brosch and Margaret (Perkins) Brosch, who preceded her in death.

On September 4, 1948, in Sedalia, MO, she was...

William Logan Barlish

William Logan Barlish

May 11, 2023

Obituary For William Logan Barlish William Logan (Bill or Dubby) Barlish, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Harvey Marion Barlish and Lillian S. Barlish, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall

May 11, 2023

Obituary For Calvin (Butch) L. Marshall Calvin L. Marshall(Butch),70, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Sedalia, transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Sedalia, to Mary ‘Minnie’ Hill, who preceded him in death.

As a Smith-Cotton alum, he excelled in sports and passed...

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