Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

Debra Cook

Debra Cook

Feb 2, 2018

Obituary For Debra Cook Debra Jean Cook, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 8, 1951 in Sedalia the daughter of George A. and Bertha Montgomery Cook, who preceded her in death.

She enjoyed listening to music, bowling and especially traveling to Hawaii. She taught...

Alice Goodwin

Alice Goodwin

Feb 1, 2018

Obituary For Alice Goodwin Alice Jean Goodwin, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Sedalia, MO. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred Powell and Ellen (Byers) Powell who preceded her in death.

On December 2, 1961 in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in marriage to Raymond Lee Goodwin,...

Marie Ball

Marie Ball

Jan 27, 2018

Obituary For Marie Ball Marie Hope Ball, 17, of La Monte, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 25, 2000, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of David and Pamela (Hall) Ball, who reside of the home.

Marie was active in her school at La Monte High School. She enjoyed being in school plays...

Denny Perkins

Denny Perkins

Jan 24, 2018

Obituary For Denny Perkins Denny Perkins, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born in June 23, 1962 in Macon, MO, the son of Winfred Leroy and Cleota Mae (Creekmur) Perkins, who reside in Sedalia.

On August 3, 1985 in Quincy, IL, he was united in marriage to Jeri Neumann...

Jacob Wissman

Jacob Wissman

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Jacob Wissman Jacob John Wissman, 81, of Hughesville passed away Friday January 19, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Jacob J. and Maude (Davis) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On December 22, 1956 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Maurine Taylor who...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith, 74 of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born Sandra Sue Ficken on April 25, 1943 at the Independence Sanitarium Hospital in Independence, MO. She was the third child born to Clarence Claus Henry “Doc” Ficken and Bernice Thelma (Wehmeyer) Ficken, who preceded her in...

Paulette Bennett

Paulette Bennett

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Paulette Bennett Paulette Bennett, 60, of Independence passed away Friday January 19, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Indepencence, MO. She was born on January 27, 1957 in Sedalia, the daughter of Johnny B. and Alice E. (Matney) Caldwell, who preceded her in death.

Paulette was a student of the Smith-Cotton Class of 1975. She graduated from State...

Dorothy Hingle

Dorothy Hingle

Jan 16, 2018

Obituary For Dorothy Hingle Dorothy Love Hingle, 67, of Warrensburg, MO passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1950 in Ashland, Alabama, the daughter of Jack and Ivy Love, who preceded her in death.

On June 20, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hingle, who survives...

Lloyd Harvey

Lloyd Harvey

Jan 15, 2018

Obituary For Lloyd Harvey Lloyd Earl Harvey, 84, of Sedalia passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 29, 1933 in Longwood, MO, the son Donavon Harvey and Lucille (Wheeler) Harvey, who preceded him in death.

He served in the United State Navy for 20 years and retired as chief....

Phyllis Marie Pilz

Phyllis Marie Pilz

Jan 14, 2018

Obituary For Phyllis Marie Pilz Phyllis Marie Pilz, 91 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.





Caleb Shephard

Caleb Shephard

Jan 12, 2018

Obituary For Caleb Shephard Caleb Leslie Dale Shephard, 27, of Cole Camp, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 in Lincoln, MO. He was born on June 3, 1990 in Columbia, MO, the son of Christopher L. Shephard and Angela Wright of Sweet Springs, MO, and Barbara A. (Cramer) and Robbie Stremmel of Cole Camp.

Caleb served his country honorably in...

Judith Pool

Judith Pool

Jan 11, 2018

Obituary For Judith Pool Judith Carolynn Pool, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1939 in Texarkana, AR, the daughter of Clarence "Red" Clinton and Ella Theodosia (Kyle) Arterbury, who preceded her in death.

Judy worked as an office manager for Richland Community College, Richland,...

Donna North

Donna North

Jan 11, 2018

Obituary For Donna North Donna Mae North, 62, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home. She was born October 31, 1955 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Chester Kenneth Schumaker and Wilma Maxine (Esterline) Schumaker, who reside in Sedalia. On June 6, 1974 she was united in marriage to Claude Eugene “Gene” North, who survives of...

Bernadette Keith

Bernadette Keith

Jan 10, 2018

Obituary For Bernadette Keith Bernadette M. Keith, 64, of Warsaw, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Shangri-La Rehab & Living Center in Blue Springs, MO. She was born on August 18, 1953 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Sousa) Jackson, who preceded her in death.

She worked as a Certified Nurse Aid...

Patricia Curry

Patricia Curry

Jan 9, 2018

Obituary For Patricia Curry Patricia Sue Curry, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1944, in Sedalia, the daughter of William and Doris (LaPlant) Estes, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1963 she was united in marriage to James Lee Curry, who survives of the home....

Dolores Garcia

Dolores Garcia

Jan 8, 2018

Obituary For Dolores Garcia Dolores R. Garcia, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1933 in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Rosendo and Vincenta (Cardinez) Regalado, who both preceded her in death. Dolores received an Accounting Degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines, and later...

Paul Keeling

Paul Keeling

Jan 6, 2018

Obituary For Paul Keeling Paul Edward "Ed" Keeling 71, of Syracuse passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1946 in Kansas City, MO the son of Paul Richard Keeling and La Veta (Spoonamore) Jones, who preceded him in death.

On November 12, 1981 in Napa, CA, he was...

Elise Butt

Elise Butt

Jan 5, 2018

Obituary For Elise Butt Elise Butt, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at Cedarhurst Retirement Community of Sedalia. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Gentry County, MO, the daughter of Homer Earl and Carrie Maude (Henderson) Robertson, who preceded her in death.

In April of 1948, she was united in marriage to Kenneth "Butch"...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jan 3, 2018

Obituary For Jerry Smith Jerry Dean Smith, 60, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born November 4, 1957 in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Maurice and Esther (Holt) Smith who preceded in death.

He was active in DECA at Smith-Cotton High School and State Fair Community College. He held the...

Melva Green

Melva Green

Jan 3, 2018

Obituary For Melva Green Melva K. Green, 89, of Smithton, MO passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on September 1,1928 in Smithton, the daughter of Melvin and Kate (Smith) May, who preceded her in death.

On June 7, 1975 she was united in marriage to William "Billy Bob" Green,...

Debra Cook

Debra Cook

Feb 2, 2018

Obituary For Debra Cook Debra Jean Cook, 66, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. She was born on April 8, 1951 in Sedalia the daughter of George A. and Bertha Montgomery Cook, who preceded her in death.

She enjoyed listening to music, bowling and especially traveling to Hawaii. She taught...

Alice Goodwin

Alice Goodwin

Feb 1, 2018

Obituary For Alice Goodwin Alice Jean Goodwin, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Sedalia, MO. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred Powell and Ellen (Byers) Powell who preceded her in death.

On December 2, 1961 in Warrensburg, MO, she was united in marriage to Raymond Lee Goodwin,...

Marie Ball

Marie Ball

Jan 27, 2018

Obituary For Marie Ball Marie Hope Ball, 17, of La Monte, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 25, 2000, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of David and Pamela (Hall) Ball, who reside of the home.

Marie was active in her school at La Monte High School. She enjoyed being in school plays...

Denny Perkins

Denny Perkins

Jan 24, 2018

Obituary For Denny Perkins Denny Perkins, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born in June 23, 1962 in Macon, MO, the son of Winfred Leroy and Cleota Mae (Creekmur) Perkins, who reside in Sedalia.

On August 3, 1985 in Quincy, IL, he was united in marriage to Jeri Neumann...

Jacob Wissman

Jacob Wissman

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Jacob Wissman Jacob John Wissman, 81, of Hughesville passed away Friday January 19, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Sedalia, the son of Jacob J. and Maude (Davis) Wissman, who preceded him in death.

On December 22, 1956 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Maurine Taylor who...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith, 74 of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born Sandra Sue Ficken on April 25, 1943 at the Independence Sanitarium Hospital in Independence, MO. She was the third child born to Clarence Claus Henry “Doc” Ficken and Bernice Thelma (Wehmeyer) Ficken, who preceded her in...

Paulette Bennett

Paulette Bennett

Jan 19, 2018

Obituary For Paulette Bennett Paulette Bennett, 60, of Independence passed away Friday January 19, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Indepencence, MO. She was born on January 27, 1957 in Sedalia, the daughter of Johnny B. and Alice E. (Matney) Caldwell, who preceded her in death.

Paulette was a student of the Smith-Cotton Class of 1975. She graduated from State...

Dorothy Hingle

Dorothy Hingle

Jan 16, 2018

Obituary For Dorothy Hingle Dorothy Love Hingle, 67, of Warrensburg, MO passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1950 in Ashland, Alabama, the daughter of Jack and Ivy Love, who preceded her in death.

On June 20, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hingle, who survives...

Lloyd Harvey

Lloyd Harvey

Jan 15, 2018

Obituary For Lloyd Harvey Lloyd Earl Harvey, 84, of Sedalia passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 29, 1933 in Longwood, MO, the son Donavon Harvey and Lucille (Wheeler) Harvey, who preceded him in death.

He served in the United State Navy for 20 years and retired as chief....

Phyllis Marie Pilz

Phyllis Marie Pilz

Jan 14, 2018

Obituary For Phyllis Marie Pilz Phyllis Marie Pilz, 91 of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.





Caleb Shephard

Caleb Shephard

Jan 12, 2018

Obituary For Caleb Shephard Caleb Leslie Dale Shephard, 27, of Cole Camp, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 in Lincoln, MO. He was born on June 3, 1990 in Columbia, MO, the son of Christopher L. Shephard and Angela Wright of Sweet Springs, MO, and Barbara A. (Cramer) and Robbie Stremmel of Cole Camp.

Caleb served his country honorably in...

Judith Pool

Judith Pool

Jan 11, 2018

Obituary For Judith Pool Judith Carolynn Pool, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on December 10, 1939 in Texarkana, AR, the daughter of Clarence "Red" Clinton and Ella Theodosia (Kyle) Arterbury, who preceded her in death.

Judy worked as an office manager for Richland Community College, Richland,...

Donna North

Donna North

Jan 11, 2018

Obituary For Donna North Donna Mae North, 62, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home. She was born October 31, 1955 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Chester Kenneth Schumaker and Wilma Maxine (Esterline) Schumaker, who reside in Sedalia. On June 6, 1974 she was united in marriage to Claude Eugene “Gene” North, who survives of...

Bernadette Keith

Bernadette Keith

Jan 10, 2018

Obituary For Bernadette Keith Bernadette M. Keith, 64, of Warsaw, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Shangri-La Rehab & Living Center in Blue Springs, MO. She was born on August 18, 1953 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Sousa) Jackson, who preceded her in death.

She worked as a Certified Nurse Aid...

Patricia Curry

Patricia Curry

Jan 9, 2018

Obituary For Patricia Curry Patricia Sue Curry, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1944, in Sedalia, the daughter of William and Doris (LaPlant) Estes, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1963 she was united in marriage to James Lee Curry, who survives of the home....

Dolores Garcia

Dolores Garcia

Jan 8, 2018

Obituary For Dolores Garcia Dolores R. Garcia, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1933 in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Rosendo and Vincenta (Cardinez) Regalado, who both preceded her in death. Dolores received an Accounting Degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines, and later...

Paul Keeling

Paul Keeling

Jan 6, 2018

Obituary For Paul Keeling Paul Edward "Ed" Keeling 71, of Syracuse passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on August 21, 1946 in Kansas City, MO the son of Paul Richard Keeling and La Veta (Spoonamore) Jones, who preceded him in death.

On November 12, 1981 in Napa, CA, he was...

Elise Butt

Elise Butt

Jan 5, 2018

Obituary For Elise Butt Elise Butt, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at Cedarhurst Retirement Community of Sedalia. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Gentry County, MO, the daughter of Homer Earl and Carrie Maude (Henderson) Robertson, who preceded her in death.

In April of 1948, she was united in marriage to Kenneth "Butch"...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jan 3, 2018

Obituary For Jerry Smith Jerry Dean Smith, 60, of Knob Noster, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born November 4, 1957 in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Maurice and Esther (Holt) Smith who preceded in death.

He was active in DECA at Smith-Cotton High School and State Fair Community College. He held the...

Melva Green

Melva Green

Jan 3, 2018

Obituary For Melva Green Melva K. Green, 89, of Smithton, MO passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia, MO. She was born on September 1,1928 in Smithton, the daughter of Melvin and Kate (Smith) May, who preceded her in death.

On June 7, 1975 she was united in marriage to William "Billy Bob" Green,...