Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Robert Benjamin Jones II Robert Benjamin Jones II, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Stephen Leroy McKibben Stephen Leroy McKibben, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Roy Alan Bemiss

Roy Alan Bemiss

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Roy Alan Bemiss Roy Alan Bemiss, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1955, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Robert Paul Bemiss and Hazel Eva (Sherman) Bemiss.

On September 3, 1977, in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Faith Lynn Benson, who...

Betty Jane Sanderson

Betty Jane Sanderson

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Betty Jane Sanderson Betty Jane Sanderson, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sedalia.

A private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Faye Copas Quick Sharon Faye Copas Quick, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home in Sedalia, with her daughter Lori by her side. She was born on February 8, 1946, in California, MO, the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen Copas.

Sharon moved to Sedalia when she was in the...

Mark Wayne Beebe

Mark Wayne Beebe

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Mark Wayne Beebe Mark Wayne Beebe, 63, Sedalia, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Four Season Living Center.

He was born October 21, 1958, in Independence, MO. to Ivan Beebe and Diana Bricken Beebe. He was never married.

Mark was preceded in death by his father and his brother Stephen.

He attended...

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Rhonda Kay Hiller Rhonda Kay Hiller, 56, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Storm Lake, IA, the daughter of John Henry Hiller and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Hiller, who reside in Blackwater.

She was a graduate of Northwest High School, Hughesville,...

Donald Ray Knox

Donald Ray Knox

Jul 16, 2022

Obituary For Donald Ray Knox Donny Ray Knox, 58, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

The family will hold a graveside service at 11 a.m., August 13, 2022, at the Union Cemetery in Cole Camp, MO. A celebration of life potluck will follow directly after the service. Friends and family are encouraged to share stories...

Benito Rodriguez

Benito Rodriguez

Jul 14, 2022

Obituary For Benito Rodriguez Benito Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, with his family by his side. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Kansas City, KS the son of Manuel Rodriguez and Betty Jean (Cox) Rodriguez, who preceded him in death.

On September 17,...

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Jul 11, 2022

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Darran Lee Arnold

Darran Lee Arnold

Jul 10, 2022

Obituary For Darran Lee Arnold Darran Lee Arnold, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer over a two-and-a-half-year span.

He was born on September 19, 1966, in Sedalia, the son of Delbert Leroy Arnold Sr. and Ethel Rose (Kabler) Arnold. He later received his step-dad, Steve Burns.

Darran worked in the auto...

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood James Emmett ‘J.E.’ Wood was born November 1st, 1939, to James Emmett Wood and Ina DeWitt in Beaman, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, July 9th at University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his sisters, Betty Ruth Wood and Margaret...

Vernon Clifford Reed

Vernon Clifford Reed

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For Vernon Clifford Reed Vernon Clifford Reed, 68, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who preceded him in death.

Vernon worked as a Certified Medical Technician at the Marshall Habilitation Center, Marshall,...

Nancy L. White

Nancy L. White

Jul 8, 2022

Obituary For Nancy L. White Nancy L White, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away July 08, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 10, 1937, in Bethany, MO, the daughter of Marley Jennings and Gertrude Tripp, who preceded her in death.

She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, puzzles, and lottery scratch tickets.

She is...

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Jul 7, 2022

Obituary For Wayne Andrew Gravitt Wayne Andrew Gravitt, 26, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Sedalia. He was born on December 2, 1995, in Sedalia a son of Samuel I. Gravitt Jr. and Vicki L. (Smith) Gravitt, who reside in Sedalia.

Wayne enjoyed listening to music, drawing art, working with electronics, and was an avid Kansas...

Carol Diane Longie

Carol Diane Longie

Jul 6, 2022

Obituary For Carol Diane Longie Carol Diane Longie, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. There will be no services held at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Jul 2, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene Allee Marjorie Lorene Allee, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Rural Cooper County, MO the daughter of Milton "Boozie" E. Finley and Martha Loraine (Adams) Finley, who preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1951 in...

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Maxine Emerson Dorothy Maxine Emerson, 90, of Sedalia MO, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on March 3, 1932 in Sedalia the daughter of Melvin Emerson and Quinidine (Dyer) Emerson who preceded her in death.

A private graveside burial will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022...

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Joshua "Josh" Corpier Joshua (Josh) Corpier, a lifelong native of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectantly Friday, July 1, 2022, in California, MO, at the age of 38.

Josh is survived by his mother Brenda Hall, his brothers Roy and Harley, and his sister Lindsey Hall. He is also survived by 4 nieces (Emerie, Dakota, Ariana, and Eve) and...

Gary Lower

Gary Lower

Jun 30, 2022

Obituary For Gary Lower Gary Lower, 80, of Warsaw, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home in Warsaw. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the son of Glenn E. Lower and Laneta L. Lower (Hume), who preceded him in death.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. As a lifelong truck...

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Robert Benjamin Jones Ii

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Robert Benjamin Jones II Robert Benjamin Jones II, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Stephen Leroy Mckibben

Jul 26, 2022

Obituary For Stephen Leroy McKibben Stephen Leroy McKibben, 69 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sedalia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Roy Alan Bemiss

Roy Alan Bemiss

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Roy Alan Bemiss Roy Alan Bemiss, 66, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1955, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Robert Paul Bemiss and Hazel Eva (Sherman) Bemiss.

On September 3, 1977, in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Faith Lynn Benson, who...

Betty Jane Sanderson

Betty Jane Sanderson

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary For Betty Jane Sanderson Betty Jane Sanderson, 82 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Sedalia.

A private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Sharon Faye Copas Quick

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary For Sharon Faye Copas Quick Sharon Faye Copas Quick, 76, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home in Sedalia, with her daughter Lori by her side. She was born on February 8, 1946, in California, MO, the daughter of Wesley Elmer and Mary Ellen Copas.

Sharon moved to Sedalia when she was in the...

Mark Wayne Beebe

Mark Wayne Beebe

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Mark Wayne Beebe Mark Wayne Beebe, 63, Sedalia, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Four Season Living Center.

He was born October 21, 1958, in Independence, MO. to Ivan Beebe and Diana Bricken Beebe. He was never married.

Mark was preceded in death by his father and his brother Stephen.

He attended...

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Rhonda Kay Hiller

Jul 17, 2022

Obituary For Rhonda Kay Hiller Rhonda Kay Hiller, 56, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on October 19, 1965, in Storm Lake, IA, the daughter of John Henry Hiller and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Hiller, who reside in Blackwater.

She was a graduate of Northwest High School, Hughesville,...

Donald Ray Knox

Donald Ray Knox

Jul 16, 2022

Obituary For Donald Ray Knox Donny Ray Knox, 58, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home in Sedalia, MO.

The family will hold a graveside service at 11 a.m., August 13, 2022, at the Union Cemetery in Cole Camp, MO. A celebration of life potluck will follow directly after the service. Friends and family are encouraged to share stories...

Benito Rodriguez

Benito Rodriguez

Jul 14, 2022

Obituary For Benito Rodriguez Benito Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, with his family by his side. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Kansas City, KS the son of Manuel Rodriguez and Betty Jean (Cox) Rodriguez, who preceded him in death.

On September 17,...

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh

Jul 11, 2022

Obituary For Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh Elizabeth Ann Coolbaugh, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Darran Lee Arnold

Darran Lee Arnold

Jul 10, 2022

Obituary For Darran Lee Arnold Darran Lee Arnold, 55, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer over a two-and-a-half-year span.

He was born on September 19, 1966, in Sedalia, the son of Delbert Leroy Arnold Sr. and Ethel Rose (Kabler) Arnold. He later received his step-dad, Steve Burns.

Darran worked in the auto...

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For James Emmett 'J.E.' Wood James Emmett ‘J.E.’ Wood was born November 1st, 1939, to James Emmett Wood and Ina DeWitt in Beaman, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, July 9th at University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his sisters, Betty Ruth Wood and Margaret...

Vernon Clifford Reed

Vernon Clifford Reed

Jul 9, 2022

Obituary For Vernon Clifford Reed Vernon Clifford Reed, 68, of Tipton, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Everett Woodrow Reed and Betty Dean (Shull) Reed, who preceded him in death.

Vernon worked as a Certified Medical Technician at the Marshall Habilitation Center, Marshall,...

Nancy L. White

Nancy L. White

Jul 8, 2022

Obituary For Nancy L. White Nancy L White, 85, of Sedalia, MO passed away July 08, 2022, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. She was born on April 10, 1937, in Bethany, MO, the daughter of Marley Jennings and Gertrude Tripp, who preceded her in death.

She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, puzzles, and lottery scratch tickets.

She is...

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Wayne Andrew Gravitt

Jul 7, 2022

Obituary For Wayne Andrew Gravitt Wayne Andrew Gravitt, 26, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Sedalia. He was born on December 2, 1995, in Sedalia a son of Samuel I. Gravitt Jr. and Vicki L. (Smith) Gravitt, who reside in Sedalia.

Wayne enjoyed listening to music, drawing art, working with electronics, and was an avid Kansas...

Carol Diane Longie

Carol Diane Longie

Jul 6, 2022

Obituary For Carol Diane Longie Carol Diane Longie, 65 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. There will be no services held at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Marjorie Lorene Allee

Jul 2, 2022

Obituary For Marjorie Lorene Allee Marjorie Lorene Allee, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Rural Cooper County, MO the daughter of Milton "Boozie" E. Finley and Martha Loraine (Adams) Finley, who preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1951 in...

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Dorothy Maxine Emerson

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Dorothy Maxine Emerson Dorothy Maxine Emerson, 90, of Sedalia MO, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. She was born on March 3, 1932 in Sedalia the daughter of Melvin Emerson and Quinidine (Dyer) Emerson who preceded her in death.

A private graveside burial will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022...

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Joshua "Josh" Corpier

Jul 1, 2022

Obituary For Joshua "Josh" Corpier Joshua (Josh) Corpier, a lifelong native of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectantly Friday, July 1, 2022, in California, MO, at the age of 38.

Josh is survived by his mother Brenda Hall, his brothers Roy and Harley, and his sister Lindsey Hall. He is also survived by 4 nieces (Emerie, Dakota, Ariana, and Eve) and...

Gary Lower

Gary Lower

Jun 30, 2022

Obituary For Gary Lower Gary Lower, 80, of Warsaw, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his home in Warsaw. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Sedalia, MO the son of Glenn E. Lower and Laneta L. Lower (Hume), who preceded him in death.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. As a lifelong truck...

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