Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Sedalia, MO and surrounding areas

James Robert Wilson

James Robert Wilson

Mar 29, 2025

James Robert Wilson, 90, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 1, 1934, in Sedalia, the son of Harry A. "Doc" Wilson and Sylvia C. (McCutchen) Wilson, who preceded him in death.

On September 3, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Hausen, who resides...

Janet Long

Janet Long

Mar 29, 2025

Janet Long, 62, of Otterville, MO, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home in Otterville, MO. She was born on August 27, 1962, in Lancashire County, England, the daughter of Kevin and Patricia Rodgers.

On August 21, 2001, in Virginia Beach, VA, she was united in marriage to James Long, who resides in the home.

Besides her husband, James, Janet...

Elizabeth Arlene Feldpausch

Elizabeth Arlene Feldpausch

Mar 28, 2025

Elizabeth Arlene Feldpausch passed away at the age of 61 on March 28, 2025, in Sedalia, MO, with her husband by her side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Liz was born on September 16, 1963, in Riverton, WY, to Jacqueline and Jonnie Benton, the second oldest of five.

Liz spent most of her life in Denver, CO, where...

Roy Charles Alexander

Roy Charles Alexander

Mar 28, 2025

Roy Charles "Chuck" Alexander, 70, of Sedalia, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 6, 1955, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Roy Lewis Alexander and Shirley J. (Davidson) Alexander, who preceded him in death.

Chuck grew up in Sedalia, where he attended Smith-Cotton High School until his junior year. He later moved...

Paul D. Albin

Paul D. Albin

Mar 26, 2025

Paul D. Albin, 89, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 26, 2025, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born on March 25, 1936, in California, MO, the son of Arthur Benjamin Albin and Rosa (Murray) Albin, who preceded him in death.

On November 13, 1954, in Jefferson City, MO, he was united in marriage to...

Jimmie Charles Wise

Jimmie Charles Wise

Mar 23, 2025

Jimmie Charles Wise, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Charles F. Wise and Ruth E. (Henderson) Wise, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1993, in Hughesville, MO, he was united in marriage to Ruth Marie...

Patricia Hortense Simpson

Patricia Hortense Simpson

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia Hortense Simpson, 86, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on October 16, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Oliver Ruhland and Edna Wright who preceded her in death.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Oda Marie Weller

Oda Marie Weller

Mar 22, 2025

Oda Marie Weller, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Aberdeen Village Health Care Center in Olathe, KS. She was born on May 4, 1932, in Morrison, MO, the daughter of Emil Boss and Carrie (Walterscheidt) Boss, who preceded her in death.

On November 5, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Daniel...

Wallace Merlin Nelson

Wallace Merlin Nelson

Mar 20, 2025

Wallace "Merlin" Nelson, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 14, 1931, in Milner, ND, the son of Emil Nelson and Minnie Lenia (Damson) Nelson, who preceded him in death.

On May 8, 1972, in Arnold, NE, he was united in marriage to Charlotte...

Stanley Clawson Potts Jr

Stanley Clawson Potts Jr

Mar 18, 2025

Stanley Clawson Potts Jr, 85, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Tipton, MO, the son of Stanley C. Potts Sr. and Mary (Thorpe) Potts, who preceded him in death.

Stanley was a proud graduate of Tipton High School, Class of 1957. He dedicated many years to...

Edward Eugene Dotson

Edward Eugene Dotson

Mar 15, 2025

Edward Eugene Dotson, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 4, 1942, in Sedalia, the son of Vernion Edward Dotson and Lois Lucille (West) Dotson, who preceded him in death.

Eugene, was self-employed doing auto body repair and painting. He cherished family time, often enjoying...

Ruth Christine Williams

Ruth Christine Williams

Mar 15, 2025

Ruth Christine Williams, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on February 2, 1931, near Knob Noster, MO, the daughter of Arley Edgar Sanders and Eula Almyra (Means) Sanders, who preceded her in death.

On May 24, 1951, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage...

Pamela Kay Chisholm

Pamela Kay Chisholm

Mar 12, 2025

Pamela Kay Chisholm, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born on September 7, 1957, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of William Clarence Hopper and Connie June Rawlins, who preceded her in death.

Pam, a kind and gentle soul, lived the majority of her life in Yuba City, California,...

Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith

Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith

Mar 11, 2025

Nathan Merdick Paxton Smith, 29, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Greenville, IL.

Nathan was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He had a kind heart, a bright spirit, and a deep love for those closest to him. His greatest joy was his son, Rylie Smith (Chelsea Archambault), whom he adored.

He is survived by...

Santiago Cano Lorenzo

Santiago Cano Lorenzo

Mar 11, 2025

Santiago Lorenzo Cano, 38, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born on February 26, 1987, in Paracho Michoacan De Ocampo, Mexico the son of Jose Luis Cano-Alejo and Juana Lorenzo-Blas.

He was united in marriage to Maria Luisa Pascual-Romero, who resides in the home.

In addition to his wife and parents,...

Thomas Welton Grimes

Thomas Welton Grimes

Mar 10, 2025

Thomas W. Grimes (84), of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 10, 2025, from ALS.

He was born on October 11, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Ralph W. and Emily J. Wilson Grimes. On October 4, 1964, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Mertie Gayle Ford. Their first...

Mary Annette Pettis

Mary Annette Pettis

Mar 9, 2025

Mary Annette "Netta" Pettis, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on March 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1955, in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Sidney Carl Mefford and Frances Anna Louise (Keltner) Mefford, who preceded her in death.

On January 5, 1980, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Richard Wade Pettis, who...

Matthew Ryan Woosley

Matthew Ryan Woosley

Mar 7, 2025

Matthew Ryan Woosley, 31, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.

There will be no services held.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Jerry Edward Brosch

Jerry Edward Brosch

Mar 7, 2025

Jerry Edward Brosch, 78, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Sedalia, MO, to Norbert Leo Brosch and Mildred M. (Wenig) Pfetcher, who preceded him in death.

On December 27, 1977, Jerry married Sherri Lee Henthorne in Sedalia, MO. She survives him in their home.

A...

Donald Wayne Van Buren

Donald Wayne Van Buren

Mar 5, 2025

Donald Wayne Van Buren, 77, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Slater, MO, the son of Emma (Van Buren) Brame, who preceded him in death.

On March 30, 1996, Don entered into a union with Nancy Sims. And on September 8, 2007,...

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