Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Clifford Lee Storey, Jr.

Clifford Lee Storey, Jr.

Mar 3, 2022

Obituary For Clifford Lee Storey, Jr. Clifford Lee Storey Jr., 74, of Sedalia, formerly Jeannette, PA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Missouri Heart Center in Sedalia, MO. On December 29, 1947, he was born in Jeannette, PA, the son of Clifford Lee Storey Sr. and Emma (Davis) Storey, who preceded him in death. On June 12, 1976, in...

Lloyd Rowgene Myears

Lloyd Rowgene Myears

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary For Lloyd Rowgene Myears Lloyd Rowgene Myears, 87, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. On April 30, 1934, he was born in Charles Mix County, SD, the son of August Myears and Bertha (Stotz) Myears, who preceded him in death.

On April 5, 1955, in Pipestone, MN, he was united...

Charles William Balch

Charles William Balch

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary For Charles William Balch Charles William "Dub" Balch, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home. On January 5, 1936, he was born in Sedalia, the son of Clarence William Balch and Irene Elizabeth (Stephens) Balch, who preceded him in death.

On December 31, 1955, in Jefferson City, MO, he was united in marriage...

Deborah Leona Catron-Smith

Deborah Leona Catron-Smith

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary For Deborah Leona Catron-Smith Deborah Leona Catron-Smith, 70, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Cameron, MO the daughter of Frank Keesman and Helen Keesman, who preceded her in death.

On April 15, 1965 she was united in marriage to Danny A....

Arnold L. Sorensen

Arnold L. Sorensen

Feb 24, 2022

Obituary For Arnold L. Sorensen Arnold L Sorensen, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1938, in Tyler, MN the son of Arthur Sorensen and Olga A. (Hansen) Sorensen, who preceded him in death.

On June 21, 1960, in Tyler, MN, he was united in marriage to Rebecca...

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman

Feb 23, 2022

Obituary For Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman, 32 days, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. He was born on January 21, 2022, in Overland Park, KS the son of T.J. Wiseman and Brandi S. Randolph, who reside in the home.

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman...

Virginia Ann Esser

Virginia Ann Esser

Feb 21, 2022

Obituary For Virginia Ann Esser Virginia Ann Esser, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Sedalia, her parents preceded her in death.

Virginia worked as a nurses aide at Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia. She retired from State Fair Community College in 2017. Virginia enjoyed watching...

Carol Ann Esser

Carol Ann Esser

Feb 21, 2022

Obituary For Carol Ann Esser Carol Ann Esser, 76, of La Monte, MO, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 26, 1946, in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert Patrick and Jean (Bobbitt) Patrick, who preceded her in death.

Carol was a 1963 graduate of La Monte High School. She...

Angelica Lee Lynch

Angelica Lee Lynch

Feb 20, 2022

Obituary For Angelica Lee Lynch Angelica Lee Lynch, 40, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 21, 1981 in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert E. Lynch, who preceded her in death and Russet (Geiler) Lynch, who resides in Sedalia.

Angel was a 2000 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked...

Donald Edward Carr, Sr.

Donald Edward Carr, Sr.

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Donald Edward Carr, Sr. Donald Edward Carr Sr., 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 30, 1938, in Lexington, NE, the son of Edward Dale Carr and Ellen Dorothy (Grafton) Carr, who preceded him in death.

On August 8, 1961, in Elwood, NE, he was united in...

Gayle Frances Thomas

Gayle Frances Thomas

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Gayle Frances Thomas Gayle Frances Thomas, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1935, in Sedalia, the daughter of Alfred Rowlette and Dessie (Baker) Rowlette, who preceded her in death.

On May 6, 1961, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to Earl F....

Katherene Lorraine Crane

Katherene Lorraine Crane

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Katherene Lorraine Crane Katherene Lorraine Crane, 72 of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.

There will be no formal services held.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Diane M. Emerson

Diane M. Emerson

Feb 16, 2022

Obituary For Diane M. Emerson Diane M. Emerson, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO. On August 11, 1951, in New Franklin, MO, she was born the daughter of William Pinkett and Virginia (Spence) Pinkett, who preceded her in death.

On June 19, 1971, in Sedalia,...

Billy Jack Boatman

Billy Jack Boatman

Feb 15, 2022

Obituary For Billy Jack Boatman Billy Jack Boatman, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. On April 10, 1936, he was born in Waldo, AR, the son of Henry Jackson Boatman and Hazel Marie (West) Boatman, who preceded him in death.

On July 31, 1952, in North Carolina, he was...

William David Fisher

William David Fisher

Feb 12, 2022

Obituary For William David Fisher William David Fisher, 80 of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.

Mary Ruth Edwards

Mary Ruth Edwards

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary For Mary Ruth Edwards Mary Ruth Edwards, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1945, in Lincoln, MO, a daughter of Clyde Edwards and Goldie (Howard), who preceded her in death.

On March 4, 1966, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James L. Newland,...

Patricia Ann Mills

Patricia Ann Mills

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary For Patricia Ann Mills Patricia Ann Mills, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away February 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Cameron, MO the daughter of James O. Nelson and Alice A. (Turner) Nelson, who preceded her in death.

On October 5, 1985 in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Larry Alex Williams

Larry Alex Williams

Feb 10, 2022

Obituary For Larry Alex Williams Larry Alex Williams, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 14, 1960 in Hannibal, MO the son of Alex Williams, who preceded him in death and Bonnie (Fitzgerald) Williams, who resides of Sedalia.

He was united in marriage to Shari Williams, who...

Bennie Doyle Davis

Bennie Doyle Davis

Feb 10, 2022

Obituary For Bennie Doyle Davis Bennie Doyle Davis, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Columbia, Missouri at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Bennie was born on December 18, 1932 in Red Oak, Iowa to Dorothy and Hayden Davis. Hayden, Dorothy, and little Bennie returned to Lincoln, Missouri shortly after his birth to make...

David Hartley Viles

David Hartley Viles

Feb 7, 2022

Obituary For David Hartley Viles David Hartley Viles, 83, of Cole Camp, MO passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on September 16, 1938 in Kansas City, MO the son of Grayson Eric Viles and Elsie Laverne (Jones) Viles, who preceded him in death.

In 1960 he was united in...

Clifford Lee Storey, Jr.

Clifford Lee Storey, Jr.

Mar 3, 2022

Obituary For Clifford Lee Storey, Jr. Clifford Lee Storey Jr., 74, of Sedalia, formerly Jeannette, PA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Missouri Heart Center in Sedalia, MO. On December 29, 1947, he was born in Jeannette, PA, the son of Clifford Lee Storey Sr. and Emma (Davis) Storey, who preceded him in death. On June 12, 1976, in...

Lloyd Rowgene Myears

Lloyd Rowgene Myears

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary For Lloyd Rowgene Myears Lloyd Rowgene Myears, 87, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at E.W. Thompson in Sedalia. On April 30, 1934, he was born in Charles Mix County, SD, the son of August Myears and Bertha (Stotz) Myears, who preceded him in death.

On April 5, 1955, in Pipestone, MN, he was united...

Charles William Balch

Charles William Balch

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary For Charles William Balch Charles William "Dub" Balch, 86, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home. On January 5, 1936, he was born in Sedalia, the son of Clarence William Balch and Irene Elizabeth (Stephens) Balch, who preceded him in death.

On December 31, 1955, in Jefferson City, MO, he was united in marriage...

Deborah Leona Catron-Smith

Deborah Leona Catron-Smith

Feb 28, 2022

Obituary For Deborah Leona Catron-Smith Deborah Leona Catron-Smith, 70, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Cameron, MO the daughter of Frank Keesman and Helen Keesman, who preceded her in death.

On April 15, 1965 she was united in marriage to Danny A....

Arnold L. Sorensen

Arnold L. Sorensen

Feb 24, 2022

Obituary For Arnold L. Sorensen Arnold L Sorensen, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1938, in Tyler, MN the son of Arthur Sorensen and Olga A. (Hansen) Sorensen, who preceded him in death.

On June 21, 1960, in Tyler, MN, he was united in marriage to Rebecca...

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman

Feb 23, 2022

Obituary For Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman, 32 days, of Sedalia, MO passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. He was born on January 21, 2022, in Overland Park, KS the son of T.J. Wiseman and Brandi S. Randolph, who reside in the home.

Warrior Ky-Mani James Wiseman...

Virginia Ann Esser

Virginia Ann Esser

Feb 21, 2022

Obituary For Virginia Ann Esser Virginia Ann Esser, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Sedalia, her parents preceded her in death.

Virginia worked as a nurses aide at Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia. She retired from State Fair Community College in 2017. Virginia enjoyed watching...

Carol Ann Esser

Carol Ann Esser

Feb 21, 2022

Obituary For Carol Ann Esser Carol Ann Esser, 76, of La Monte, MO, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 26, 1946, in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert Patrick and Jean (Bobbitt) Patrick, who preceded her in death.

Carol was a 1963 graduate of La Monte High School. She...

Angelica Lee Lynch

Angelica Lee Lynch

Feb 20, 2022

Obituary For Angelica Lee Lynch Angelica Lee Lynch, 40, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 21, 1981 in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert E. Lynch, who preceded her in death and Russet (Geiler) Lynch, who resides in Sedalia.

Angel was a 2000 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked...

Donald Edward Carr, Sr.

Donald Edward Carr, Sr.

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Donald Edward Carr, Sr. Donald Edward Carr Sr., 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 30, 1938, in Lexington, NE, the son of Edward Dale Carr and Ellen Dorothy (Grafton) Carr, who preceded him in death.

On August 8, 1961, in Elwood, NE, he was united in...

Gayle Frances Thomas

Gayle Frances Thomas

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Gayle Frances Thomas Gayle Frances Thomas, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1935, in Sedalia, the daughter of Alfred Rowlette and Dessie (Baker) Rowlette, who preceded her in death.

On May 6, 1961, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to Earl F....

Katherene Lorraine Crane

Katherene Lorraine Crane

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary For Katherene Lorraine Crane Katherene Lorraine Crane, 72 of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO.

There will be no formal services held.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Diane M. Emerson

Diane M. Emerson

Feb 16, 2022

Obituary For Diane M. Emerson Diane M. Emerson, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO. On August 11, 1951, in New Franklin, MO, she was born the daughter of William Pinkett and Virginia (Spence) Pinkett, who preceded her in death.

On June 19, 1971, in Sedalia,...

Billy Jack Boatman

Billy Jack Boatman

Feb 15, 2022

Obituary For Billy Jack Boatman Billy Jack Boatman, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. On April 10, 1936, he was born in Waldo, AR, the son of Henry Jackson Boatman and Hazel Marie (West) Boatman, who preceded him in death.

On July 31, 1952, in North Carolina, he was...

William David Fisher

William David Fisher

Feb 12, 2022

Obituary For William David Fisher William David Fisher, 80 of Hughesville, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, in Sedalia.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.

Mary Ruth Edwards

Mary Ruth Edwards

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary For Mary Ruth Edwards Mary Ruth Edwards, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1945, in Lincoln, MO, a daughter of Clyde Edwards and Goldie (Howard), who preceded her in death.

On March 4, 1966, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James L. Newland,...

Patricia Ann Mills

Patricia Ann Mills

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary For Patricia Ann Mills Patricia Ann Mills, 74, of Green Ridge, MO passed away February 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Cameron, MO the daughter of James O. Nelson and Alice A. (Turner) Nelson, who preceded her in death.

On October 5, 1985 in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to...

Larry Alex Williams

Larry Alex Williams

Feb 10, 2022

Obituary For Larry Alex Williams Larry Alex Williams, 61, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home in Sedalia. He was born on April 14, 1960 in Hannibal, MO the son of Alex Williams, who preceded him in death and Bonnie (Fitzgerald) Williams, who resides of Sedalia.

He was united in marriage to Shari Williams, who...

Bennie Doyle Davis

Bennie Doyle Davis

Feb 10, 2022

Obituary For Bennie Doyle Davis Bennie Doyle Davis, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Columbia, Missouri at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Bennie was born on December 18, 1932 in Red Oak, Iowa to Dorothy and Hayden Davis. Hayden, Dorothy, and little Bennie returned to Lincoln, Missouri shortly after his birth to make...

David Hartley Viles

David Hartley Viles

Feb 7, 2022

Obituary For David Hartley Viles David Hartley Viles, 83, of Cole Camp, MO passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. He was born on September 16, 1938 in Kansas City, MO the son of Grayson Eric Viles and Elsie Laverne (Jones) Viles, who preceded him in death.

In 1960 he was united in...