Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

John Steven Lange

John Steven Lange

Sep 1, 2024

John Steven Lange, 77, of Green Ridge, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, on June 25, 1947, to Roy and Eva Nell Lange, John was a lifelong resident of Green Ridge and a proud member of the community he loved.

​​John graduated from Green Ridge R-8 in 1965 and pursued...

Billy Eugene Utz

Billy Eugene Utz

Sep 1, 2024

Billy Eugene Utz, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Dekalb County, MO, the son of Jay B. Utz and Minnie (McCaren) Utz, who preceded him in death.

On October 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pearl Phillips, who preceded him in death...

Hollie E. Barnes

Hollie E. Barnes

Aug 30, 2024

Hollie E. Barnes, age 42, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024. Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative, and gentle soul. The love she shared with the world flowed...

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Jessie Eric Erfurth

Aug 30, 2024

Jessie Eric Erfurth, 39, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sedalia. He was born on November 4, 1984, in Sedalia, the son of Robert Erfurth and Carylon (Franken) Erfurth, who resides in Kansas City, MO.

Jessie was a 2002 graduate of Smithton High School. He attended State Fair Community College for two years and transferred to...

William Joseph Curry

William Joseph Curry

Aug 30, 2024

William "Will" Joseph Curry, 51, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1972, in Columbia, MO, the son of Garry W. Curry, who preceded him in death, and Wanda L. (Rogers) Rasa (Alva), who resides in Sedalia.

Will lived most of his adolescent and teenage years...

Robert Wayne McCracken

Robert Wayne McCracken

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Wayne (Bob) McCracken, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 13, 1940, at the Glendale Research Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was the son of Dudley McCracken and Esther O. (Naas) McCracken, and a step-brother, Paul D. McCracken, all who preceded him in death....

Carl Eugene Arnett

Carl Eugene Arnett

Aug 24, 2024

Carl Eugene "Gene" Arnett, 59, of rural La Monte, MO, passed from this physical life to his eternal life on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.

Gene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on October 23rd, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl and Mary Arnett (Bahner) of La Monte, Missouri. He is survived...

Connie L. Albin

Connie L. Albin

Aug 24, 2024

Constance Louise Stubinger Albin of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. She was born in Falls City, NE, on December 4, 1938, to Jacob and Magdalene Bierbaum Stubinger.

She was united in marriage to Paul Dean Albin on November 13, 1954, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, to whom...

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Vanessa C. DeJarnette

Aug 24, 2024

Vanessa C. DeJarnette, 57, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home in Sedalia. She was born on July 23, 1967, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Judy Dougan.

On August 5, 2017, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Cecil W. DeJarnette, who resides in the home.

Besides her parents and husband, Vanessa...

Susan Denise Hammond

Susan Denise Hammond

Aug 23, 2024

Susan Denise Hammond, 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Betty May (Cunningham), who preceded her in death.

Susan's professional journey began at Jensen in Sedalia when she was just 18. Her dedication and loyalty to...

William Allen Pillars

William Allen Pillars

Aug 23, 2024

William "Bill" Allen Pillars, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 11, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Milo Pillars and Rosemary (Rakers) Pillars, who preceded him in death.

On July 18, 1992, in Sedalia, he married Mary Ruth Hunter, who still...

Monita Gail Schofield

Monita Gail Schofield

Aug 20, 2024

Monita Gail Schofield, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Minco, OK, the daughter of William Edward and Mabel Juanita (Wyatt) Mackey, who preceded her in death.

On October 28, 1960, in Barstow, CA, she was united in marriage to Arthur Randall Schofield,...

Jerry L. Smith

Jerry L. Smith

Aug 19, 2024

Jerry L. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

No formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Donald Ray Merk

Donald Ray Merk

Aug 17, 2024

Donald Ray Merk, 75, of Smithton, MO, passed away at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of Cloyd R. Merk and Bonnie F. (Hoehns) Merk, who preceded him in death.

He was previously married to Elizabeth Smith for 20 years, who currently resides in Sedalia....

Donald Duane Timbers

Donald Duane Timbers

Aug 15, 2024

Donald Duane Timbers, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on April 27, 1934, in Nevada, MO, the son of Wesley and Ileene Timbers, who preceded him in death.

In July 1955, in Nevada, MO, he married Mary Alice Cribbett, who preceded him in death on February 5,...

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill

Aug 13, 2024

Joyce Yvonne Cranfill, 94, of Smithton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Guy Emerson Kinner and Dorothy (Swingle) Kinner, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Robert Paul Cranfill on December 31, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, who preceded her...

Raymond Lee Johnson

Raymond Lee Johnson

Aug 12, 2024

Raymond Lee Johnson, 70, of Lincoln.



Ray was a wonderful man who loved God.

Mr. Ray loved his quiet time he spent in

his wood working shop.

He made beautiful furniture and cabinets.

It was his passion.

He took pride in his work.

Ray was also a team leader on the line at

at Waterloo Tools in Sedalia,...

Doris Mae Register

Doris Mae Register

Aug 11, 2024

Doris Mae Register, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Eddie Alonzo Busker and Minnie Lee (Davis) Busker, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband C.A. Register, Jr. resides in their home in Conyers,...

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Betty J. Carver-Brewer

Aug 10, 2024

Betty J. Carver-Brewer, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on December 17, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Ralph Fox and Helen Kathleen (Manuel) Fox, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her life partner, Bobby Privitt of the home, and a son,...

Betty A. Hill

Betty A. Hill

Aug 10, 2024

Betty A. Hill, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on June 2, 1955, in Sedalia the daughter of George Filmore Bennett and Genevieve (Weeks) Bennett, who preceded her in death.

Betty was united in marriage to Wiliam Madison Hill, who preceded her in death.

She was...

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