Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Dorothy Mae Sharp

Dorothy Mae Sharp

May 10, 2023

Obituary For Dorothy Mae Sharp Dorothy Mae Sharp, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 16, 1963, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Eugene W. Lairmore and Patricia A. (Culbertson) Lairmore, who preceded her in death.

Dorothy worked as a nurse's aide at Rest Haven...

Anthony Jerome Townsend

Anthony Jerome Townsend

May 8, 2023

Obituary For Anthony Jerome Townsend Anthony Jerome Townsend, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at Noon. Interment will take place at a later date at the Missouri State...

Gertrude Sanders

Gertrude Sanders

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Gertrude Sanders Gertrude Sanders, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 15, 1939.

There will be a direct burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Arlyss Marie Nutsch Arlyss Marie Nutsch (née Hogan), 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. She was born on June 14th, 1941, in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Lloyd (“Doc”) Hogan and Alma Wichman Hogan, who both preceded her in death. Arlyss grew up on the family farm in Kimeo,...

Robin Lee Wallace

Robin Lee Wallace

May 6, 2023

Obituary For Robin Lee Wallace Robin Lee Wallace, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Sedalia. She was born on October 25, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of David West George, who preceded her in death, and Lois (Whitson) George, who resides in Branson, MO.

In 1983,...

Barbara Ann Hoover

Barbara Ann Hoover

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Ann Hoover Barbara Ann Hoover, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1941, in Fayette, MO, the daughter of Romie Silas Jackson and Grace Sims, who preceded her in death.

Barbara graduated Smith-Cotton High School, the class of 1959. She...

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill, 93, of Smithton, MO, went to live with Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023, with his family and Harvey by his side. He was born on January 6, 1930, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ward Reno Cranfill and Amanda Emily (Runge) Cranfill, who preceded him in death.

On December...

Sandra Nelly Derstein

Sandra Nelly Derstein

May 3, 2023

Obituary For Sandra Nelly Derstein Sandra Nelly Derstein, 54 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Sedalia.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Liberty Life Center in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr.

Apr 30, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr. Robert “Bob” Lee Thomas Jr., 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 29, 1975, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Lee Thomas Sr. and Marjorie (Shreckengaust) Thomas, who preceded him in death.

Bob spent his early childhood in Kansas City...

Margaret Ann Jones

Margaret Ann Jones

Apr 27, 2023

Obituary For Margaret Ann Jones Margaret Ann Jones, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 8, 1958, in Sedalia, the daughter of Luther Edward and Margaret Pauline (Blankenship) McNeal, who preceded her in death.

On June 6, 2000, in Sedalia, MO. she was united...

Cruz Lara Espino

Cruz Lara Espino

Apr 27, 2023

Obituary For Cruz Lara Espino Cruz Lara Espino, 87 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Sedalia, MO. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 713 S. Ohio, Ave, Sedalia. Arrangements are in the care of Rea...

Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara Jean Smith

Apr 26, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Jean Smith Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Smith, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by family in Sedalia. She was born on May 13, 1945, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Ethell William and Goldie Pearl (Klingsmith) Skinner, who preceded her in death.

On November 24, 1971, in Miami, OK.,...

Margaret K. Mullins

Margaret K. Mullins

Apr 25, 2023

Obituary For Margaret K. Mullins Margaret K. "Kathie" Mullins, 65, of La Monte, MO, formerly of Marshall, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 26, 1958, in Maryville, MO, the daughter of James Floyd Williams, Sr., and Juanita F. (Craft) Williams, who preceded her in death.

On June...

James Allen Mullins

James Allen Mullins

Apr 22, 2023

Obituary For James Allen Mullins James Allen Mullins, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 7, 1939, in the family home in Saline County, MO, near Marshall Junction, the son of Robert Wylie Mullins and Mary Blanche (Gray) Mullins, who preceded him in death.

On June...

Alanna Jean Green

Alanna Jean Green

Apr 21, 2023

Obituary For Alanna Jean Green Alanna Jean Green, 70, of Russelville (Sedalia), MO, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home in Russelville. She was born on February 7, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William (Bill) Green and Dorothy (Ives) Green, who preceded her in death.

Alanna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids...

George Ottimer Reed

George Ottimer Reed

Apr 20, 2023

Obituary For George Ottimer Reed George Ottimer Reed, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Windsor, MO, the son of James Nathan Reed and Shirley Ann (Warren) Reed, who preceded him in death.

On August 17, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Wilbur Lee Mosier

Wilbur Lee Mosier

Apr 18, 2023

Obituary For Wilbur Lee Mosier Wilbur Lee Mosier, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. He was born on July 26, 1928, in Syracuse, MO, the son of Emil and Vandalia Carlola King Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On May 28, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Gary Leon Pilant

Gary Leon Pilant

Apr 18, 2023

Obituary For Gary Leon Pilant Gary Leon Pilant, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on July 3, 1956, in Monett, MO, the son of Howard Pilant and Martha Higgs Johnson, who preceded him in death.

Gary enjoyed old International Scouts, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. He...

Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas

Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas

Apr 17, 2023

Obituary For Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Loving Arms Memory Care and Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on December 9, 1942, in Ash Flat, AR, the daughter of James VanAuken and Lorenna M. (Butts) Deupree, who preceded her in death.

Roenna was a...

Clara Ardelle Fisher

Clara Ardelle Fisher

Apr 16, 2023

Obituary For Clara Ardelle Fisher Clara Ardelle Fisher, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Hughesville, MO, the daughter of Jack Preston Phillips and Avory Pearl (Grimes) Phillips, who preceded her in death.

She was a 1955 graduate of Hughesville High...

Dorothy Mae Sharp

Dorothy Mae Sharp

May 10, 2023

Obituary For Dorothy Mae Sharp Dorothy Mae Sharp, 59, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on May 16, 1963, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Eugene W. Lairmore and Patricia A. (Culbertson) Lairmore, who preceded her in death.

Dorothy worked as a nurse's aide at Rest Haven...

Anthony Jerome Townsend

Anthony Jerome Townsend

May 8, 2023

Obituary For Anthony Jerome Townsend Anthony Jerome Townsend, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at Noon. Interment will take place at a later date at the Missouri State...

Gertrude Sanders

Gertrude Sanders

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Gertrude Sanders Gertrude Sanders, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Four Season Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 15, 1939.

There will be a direct burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

Arlyss Marie Nutsch

May 7, 2023

Obituary For Arlyss Marie Nutsch Arlyss Marie Nutsch (née Hogan), 81, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. She was born on June 14th, 1941, in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Lloyd (“Doc”) Hogan and Alma Wichman Hogan, who both preceded her in death. Arlyss grew up on the family farm in Kimeo,...

Robin Lee Wallace

Robin Lee Wallace

May 6, 2023

Obituary For Robin Lee Wallace Robin Lee Wallace, 60, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, from the result of a motor vehicle accident in Sedalia. She was born on October 25, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of David West George, who preceded her in death, and Lois (Whitson) George, who resides in Branson, MO.

In 1983,...

Barbara Ann Hoover

Barbara Ann Hoover

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Ann Hoover Barbara Ann Hoover, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1941, in Fayette, MO, the daughter of Romie Silas Jackson and Grace Sims, who preceded her in death.

Barbara graduated Smith-Cotton High School, the class of 1959. She...

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill

May 5, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill Robert "Bob" Paul Cranfill, 93, of Smithton, MO, went to live with Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023, with his family and Harvey by his side. He was born on January 6, 1930, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ward Reno Cranfill and Amanda Emily (Runge) Cranfill, who preceded him in death.

On December...

Sandra Nelly Derstein

Sandra Nelly Derstein

May 3, 2023

Obituary For Sandra Nelly Derstein Sandra Nelly Derstein, 54 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Sedalia.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Liberty Life Center in Sedalia.

Cremation arrangements in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr.

Apr 30, 2023

Obituary For Robert "Bob" Lee Thomas Jr. Robert “Bob” Lee Thomas Jr., 48, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 29, 1975, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Lee Thomas Sr. and Marjorie (Shreckengaust) Thomas, who preceded him in death.

Bob spent his early childhood in Kansas City...

Margaret Ann Jones

Margaret Ann Jones

Apr 27, 2023

Obituary For Margaret Ann Jones Margaret Ann Jones, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on October 8, 1958, in Sedalia, the daughter of Luther Edward and Margaret Pauline (Blankenship) McNeal, who preceded her in death.

On June 6, 2000, in Sedalia, MO. she was united...

Cruz Lara Espino

Cruz Lara Espino

Apr 27, 2023

Obituary For Cruz Lara Espino Cruz Lara Espino, 87 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Sedalia, MO. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 713 S. Ohio, Ave, Sedalia. Arrangements are in the care of Rea...

Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara Jean Smith

Apr 26, 2023

Obituary For Barbara Jean Smith Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Smith, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by family in Sedalia. She was born on May 13, 1945, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Ethell William and Goldie Pearl (Klingsmith) Skinner, who preceded her in death.

On November 24, 1971, in Miami, OK.,...

Margaret K. Mullins

Margaret K. Mullins

Apr 25, 2023

Obituary For Margaret K. Mullins Margaret K. "Kathie" Mullins, 65, of La Monte, MO, formerly of Marshall, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 26, 1958, in Maryville, MO, the daughter of James Floyd Williams, Sr., and Juanita F. (Craft) Williams, who preceded her in death.

On June...

James Allen Mullins

James Allen Mullins

Apr 22, 2023

Obituary For James Allen Mullins James Allen Mullins, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 7, 1939, in the family home in Saline County, MO, near Marshall Junction, the son of Robert Wylie Mullins and Mary Blanche (Gray) Mullins, who preceded him in death.

On June...

Alanna Jean Green

Alanna Jean Green

Apr 21, 2023

Obituary For Alanna Jean Green Alanna Jean Green, 70, of Russelville (Sedalia), MO, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home in Russelville. She was born on February 7, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of William (Bill) Green and Dorothy (Ives) Green, who preceded her in death.

Alanna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids...

George Ottimer Reed

George Ottimer Reed

Apr 20, 2023

Obituary For George Ottimer Reed George Ottimer Reed, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Windsor, MO, the son of James Nathan Reed and Shirley Ann (Warren) Reed, who preceded him in death.

On August 17, 1969, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Wilbur Lee Mosier

Wilbur Lee Mosier

Apr 18, 2023

Obituary For Wilbur Lee Mosier Wilbur Lee Mosier, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Primrose in Sedalia. He was born on July 26, 1928, in Syracuse, MO, the son of Emil and Vandalia Carlola King Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On May 28, 1950, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Gary Leon Pilant

Gary Leon Pilant

Apr 18, 2023

Obituary For Gary Leon Pilant Gary Leon Pilant, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on July 3, 1956, in Monett, MO, the son of Howard Pilant and Martha Higgs Johnson, who preceded him in death.

Gary enjoyed old International Scouts, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. He...

Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas

Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas

Apr 17, 2023

Obituary For Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas Roenna V. (Roeboat) Thomas, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Loving Arms Memory Care and Assisted Living in Sedalia. She was born on December 9, 1942, in Ash Flat, AR, the daughter of James VanAuken and Lorenna M. (Butts) Deupree, who preceded her in death.

Roenna was a...

Clara Ardelle Fisher

Clara Ardelle Fisher

Apr 16, 2023

Obituary For Clara Ardelle Fisher Clara Ardelle Fisher, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Hughesville, MO, the daughter of Jack Preston Phillips and Avory Pearl (Grimes) Phillips, who preceded her in death.

She was a 1955 graduate of Hughesville High...

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