Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Norma Persinger

Norma Persinger

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Norma Persinger Norma Lou Persinger, 88, of Smithton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1932 in rural Saline County the daughter of Herndon and Ethel (Eaton) Fenwick, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951, in Harrisonville, AR she was united in marriage to Harvey Lee Persinger,...

Clyde Roark

Clyde Roark

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Clyde Roark Clyde C. Roark, 76 of Sedalia, MO passed away, September 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Lincoln, MO the son of Lester R. Roark and Loren P. (Garrison) Roark, who preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1965 he was united in marriage to Linda K. (Shumaker) Roark at...

Edward Mosier

Edward Mosier

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Edward Mosier Edward Dean Mosier, 69 of Sedalia, MO went home to our Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1951, son of Fleica and Loua B. Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to the love of...

Michael Pettis

Michael Pettis

Sep 19, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pettis Michael Eddie Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Sedalia, the son of Eddie Pettis and La Verne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded him in death.

On March 1, 1963 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Ronald J Phillips

Ronald J Phillips

Sep 17, 2020

Obituary For Ronald J Phillips Ronald J. Phillips, 72, of Sedalia passed away September 17, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Sedalia, the son of Sam P. and Goldie M. (Jett) Phillips, who preceded him in death.

On November 14, 1981 in Knob Noster, MO. he was united in marriage to...

Tony Pulliam

Tony Pulliam

Sep 16, 2020

Obituary For Tony Pulliam Tony Lee Pulliam, 54, of Odessa, MO passed away September 16, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1966 in Shawee Mission, KS the son of Thomas Pulliam and Sharon Rockwell.

There will be no formal services.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Glen Michael Naylor

Glen Michael Naylor

Sep 13, 2020

Obituary For Glen Michael Naylor Glen Michael Naylor, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1979, in Sedalia, the son of George Michael Naylor, who preceded him in death, and Susan M. (Bartley) Naylor, who resides in Sedalia.

Glen enjoyed going boating, camping, painting cars, riding dirt bikes,...

Shirley Lefevers

Shirley Lefevers

Sep 10, 2020

Obituary For Shirley Lefevers Shirley Ann Lefevers, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Evert and Alma (Ford) Lefevers, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She worked for Pittsburgh Corning for many years retiring in...

Rose Estill

Rose Estill

Sep 6, 2020

Obituary For Rose Estill Rose Estill, affectionately known as “Nannie Rose,” was born in Boonville, MO on March 15, 1932 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ephie Woodson and the late Mrs. Irene Miller.

Rose accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Burns Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for over sixty years, serving...

Thelma Ficken

Thelma Ficken

Sep 5, 2020

Obituary For Thelma Ficken Thelma M. Ficken, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on May 18, 1936, the daughter of Lloyd L. Gordy and Virgie B. (Young) Gordy, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1957 in Lincoln, MO, Thelma was united in marriage to...

Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore

Sep 4, 2020

Obituary For Vicki Moore Victoria Ilene Moore, 59, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. Vicki was born on July 23, 1961 in Denver, CO the daughter of Richard and Peggy (Copp) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On March 10, 2003, in the Cayman Islands, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Moore,...

Raymond Riggs

Raymond Riggs

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Raymond Riggs Raymond E. Riggs, 51, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on July 2, 1969 in Sedalia, a son of Robert Riggs, who preceded him in death and Carolyn (Branch) Riggs who resides in Sedalia.

After Rivals closed down he went to work at Tipton Correctional,...

Gloria Jean Bower

Gloria Jean Bower

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Gloria Jean Bower Gloria Jean Bower, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 23, 1943 at home in Sedalia, the daughter of Willie Forrest and Ethel Mae (Maltsberger) Elkins Sr, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 1959 in Sedalia, she was united in...

James Richard Wiseman

James Richard Wiseman

Sep 1, 2020

Obituary For James Richard Wiseman James Richard Wiseman, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Edwards, MO a son of Roy and Bessie (Green) Wiseman, who preceded him in death.

Jim grew up in Climax Springs, MO where he graduated from high school in 1949 and...

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Aug 31, 2020

Obituary For Priscilla Alice Yunt Priscilla Alice Yunt, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lee and Ethel (Bostwick) McCoy, who preceded her in death.

Priscilla was the baby girl of a family of twelve children. She worked hard in...

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Aug 29, 2020

Obituary For Donald Ray Landon, Sr. Donald Ray Landon Sr, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Sedalia the son of Danny Palmer Landon and Mary Lou Dial, who preceded him in death.

On September 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to...

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

Obituary For Robert Ray Bickel, Jr. Robert Ray Bickel Jr., 72, of Sedalia passed away August 28, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948 in Port Allegany, PA a son of Robert Ray Bickel Sr. and Doris Louise (Piel) Bickel, who preceded him in death.

On October 14, 1989 at Grissom...

Dale Miley

Dale Miley

Aug 24, 2020

Obituary For Dale Miley Dale Harrison Miley, 94, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at John Knox Village Hospice House.

Dale was born in Green Ridge, MO, on April 16, 1926, to Fredrich William and Mary Winifred (Brown) Miley. He had a sweet younger sister, Lorene Keithly, who preceded him in death....

Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pittman Michael Pittman, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home. No public services are planned. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert A. Hayes

Robert A. Hayes

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Robert A. Hayes Robert A. Hayes, 84, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Charles Ross and Bertha (Moore) Hayes, who preceded him in death.

On October 16, 1954 in Olathe, KS he was...

Norma Persinger

Norma Persinger

Sep 21, 2020

Obituary For Norma Persinger Norma Lou Persinger, 88, of Smithton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1932 in rural Saline County the daughter of Herndon and Ethel (Eaton) Fenwick, who preceded her in death.

On June 9, 1951, in Harrisonville, AR she was united in marriage to Harvey Lee Persinger,...

Clyde Roark

Clyde Roark

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Clyde Roark Clyde C. Roark, 76 of Sedalia, MO passed away, September 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Lincoln, MO the son of Lester R. Roark and Loren P. (Garrison) Roark, who preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1965 he was united in marriage to Linda K. (Shumaker) Roark at...

Edward Mosier

Edward Mosier

Sep 20, 2020

Obituary For Edward Mosier Edward Dean Mosier, 69 of Sedalia, MO went home to our Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1951, son of Fleica and Loua B. Mosier, who preceded him in death.

On October 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to the love of...

Michael Pettis

Michael Pettis

Sep 19, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pettis Michael Eddie Pettis, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Sedalia, the son of Eddie Pettis and La Verne (Oversby) Pettis, who preceded him in death.

On March 1, 1963 in Sedalia, MO he was united in marriage...

Ronald J Phillips

Ronald J Phillips

Sep 17, 2020

Obituary For Ronald J Phillips Ronald J. Phillips, 72, of Sedalia passed away September 17, 2020 at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Sedalia, the son of Sam P. and Goldie M. (Jett) Phillips, who preceded him in death.

On November 14, 1981 in Knob Noster, MO. he was united in marriage to...

Tony Pulliam

Tony Pulliam

Sep 16, 2020

Obituary For Tony Pulliam Tony Lee Pulliam, 54, of Odessa, MO passed away September 16, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1966 in Shawee Mission, KS the son of Thomas Pulliam and Sharon Rockwell.

There will be no formal services.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Glen Michael Naylor

Glen Michael Naylor

Sep 13, 2020

Obituary For Glen Michael Naylor Glen Michael Naylor, 41, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1979, in Sedalia, the son of George Michael Naylor, who preceded him in death, and Susan M. (Bartley) Naylor, who resides in Sedalia.

Glen enjoyed going boating, camping, painting cars, riding dirt bikes,...

Shirley Lefevers

Shirley Lefevers

Sep 10, 2020

Obituary For Shirley Lefevers Shirley Ann Lefevers, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Sedalia, the daughter of Evert and Alma (Ford) Lefevers, who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She worked for Pittsburgh Corning for many years retiring in...

Rose Estill

Rose Estill

Sep 6, 2020

Obituary For Rose Estill Rose Estill, affectionately known as “Nannie Rose,” was born in Boonville, MO on March 15, 1932 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ephie Woodson and the late Mrs. Irene Miller.

Rose accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Burns Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for over sixty years, serving...

Thelma Ficken

Thelma Ficken

Sep 5, 2020

Obituary For Thelma Ficken Thelma M. Ficken, 84, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born on May 18, 1936, the daughter of Lloyd L. Gordy and Virgie B. (Young) Gordy, who preceded her in death.

On November 17, 1957 in Lincoln, MO, Thelma was united in marriage to...

Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore

Sep 4, 2020

Obituary For Vicki Moore Victoria Ilene Moore, 59, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. Vicki was born on July 23, 1961 in Denver, CO the daughter of Richard and Peggy (Copp) Brown, who preceded her in death.

On March 10, 2003, in the Cayman Islands, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Moore,...

Raymond Riggs

Raymond Riggs

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Raymond Riggs Raymond E. Riggs, 51, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on July 2, 1969 in Sedalia, a son of Robert Riggs, who preceded him in death and Carolyn (Branch) Riggs who resides in Sedalia.

After Rivals closed down he went to work at Tipton Correctional,...

Gloria Jean Bower

Gloria Jean Bower

Sep 3, 2020

Obituary For Gloria Jean Bower Gloria Jean Bower, 77, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on May 23, 1943 at home in Sedalia, the daughter of Willie Forrest and Ethel Mae (Maltsberger) Elkins Sr, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 1959 in Sedalia, she was united in...

James Richard Wiseman

James Richard Wiseman

Sep 1, 2020

Obituary For James Richard Wiseman James Richard Wiseman, 89, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Edwards, MO a son of Roy and Bessie (Green) Wiseman, who preceded him in death.

Jim grew up in Climax Springs, MO where he graduated from high school in 1949 and...

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Priscilla Alice Yunt

Aug 31, 2020

Obituary For Priscilla Alice Yunt Priscilla Alice Yunt, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Sedalia, the daughter of Lee and Ethel (Bostwick) McCoy, who preceded her in death.

Priscilla was the baby girl of a family of twelve children. She worked hard in...

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Donald Ray Landon, Sr.

Aug 29, 2020

Obituary For Donald Ray Landon, Sr. Donald Ray Landon Sr, 80, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Sedalia the son of Danny Palmer Landon and Mary Lou Dial, who preceded him in death.

On September 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to...

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Robert Ray Bickel, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

Obituary For Robert Ray Bickel, Jr. Robert Ray Bickel Jr., 72, of Sedalia passed away August 28, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948 in Port Allegany, PA a son of Robert Ray Bickel Sr. and Doris Louise (Piel) Bickel, who preceded him in death.

On October 14, 1989 at Grissom...

Dale Miley

Dale Miley

Aug 24, 2020

Obituary For Dale Miley Dale Harrison Miley, 94, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at John Knox Village Hospice House.

Dale was born in Green Ridge, MO, on April 16, 1926, to Fredrich William and Mary Winifred (Brown) Miley. He had a sweet younger sister, Lorene Keithly, who preceded him in death....

Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Michael Pittman Michael Pittman, 60, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home. No public services are planned. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Robert A. Hayes

Robert A. Hayes

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary For Robert A. Hayes Robert A. Hayes, 84, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, MO. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Charles Ross and Bertha (Moore) Hayes, who preceded him in death.

On October 16, 1954 in Olathe, KS he was...