Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

04/24/2026

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04/24/2026

Timothy M. Thomlinson

Timothy M. Thomlinson, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Sedalia. He was born on February 8, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George E. Thomlinson and Wanda J. Bright Thomlinson, who preceded him in death.

Tim was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1978. He was a true music enthusiast and especially enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline. In his younger years, Tim enjoyed driving the strip in his "Starsky and Hutch" car, making memories that family and friends would fondly remember. Later in life, he found peace and joy in the simple things, especially walking in the parks, enjoying nature, and watching the birds and squirrels.

Tim will be remembered for the things he loved, the memories he made, and the special place he held in the hearts of those who knew him.

Tim is survived by two brothers, George W. Thomlinson and his wife, Holly, of Sedalia, and Danny Thomlinson of Altoona, IA; one sister, Rita Ann Brown of Chesterfield, MO; one half-brother, Kenny Wilson and his wife, Judy, of Mercer, MO; one sister-in-law, Barbara Wilson; one son, Matthew Thomlinson and Brittany Kempf of Lee's Summit, MO; two grandsons, Cameron and Alex; his best friend, Rose Wilkerson of California, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by two half-sisters, Pauline Carpenter and Marlene Wilson; one half-brother, James Wilson; and one sister-in-law, Cheryl Thomlinson.

A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in memory of Tim are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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04/24/2026

Marvin Eugene Smith

Marvin Eugene Smith, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. Born on November 3, 1931, in Clay County, Missouri, he was the son of Eugene Smith and Ola (Dudley) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.

On May 25, 1959, in Liberty, MO, Marvin was united in marriage to Shirley Fletcher, who survives at their home.

Marvin served as the General Manager for Common Wealth Theaters in Sedalia, including the Fox Theater, Uptown Theater, Drive-In Theater, and Twin Cinema. He retired after 35 years of dedicated service to the Sedalia community. Marvin enjoyed fishing and, above all, cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren at the theaters. He especially treasured family gatherings during holidays and special occasions.

In addition to his wife, Marvin is survived by his six sons: Larry Smith of Sedalia; Garry Smith (Molly) of San Antonio, Texas; Robert Smith of Gallatin, Missouri; Ward Smith of Warsaw, Missouri; Jerry Smith of Chillicothe, Missouri; and Mike Smith (Becky) of Trenton, Missouri. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Marvin was also preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sue Murphy.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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04/24/2026

Kenneth W. Burnett

Kenneth W. Burnett, 87, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born July 5, 1938, in Sedalia, a son of Earl Burnett and Ruth (Simon) Burnett, who preceded him in death.

On April 15, 1976, in Sedalia, Kenneth was united in marriage to Pansy Sleeper, who survives at their home.

Kenneth was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1956. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably from 1956 to 1958. After returning home, Kenneth began working as a mechanic at Mike O'Connor Chevrolet dealership. He later went to work for Rival Manufacturing, where he met the love of his life, Pansy (Sleeper) Hayslip. Kenneth remained with Rival until its closing and was serving as Plant Manager at that time.

Kenneth enjoyed fishing and found great happiness in spending time in his garage, building cars and engines with his son, Troy. He was affectionately known by many as "Kenny Honey," a nickname lovingly given to him by the children in his wife's daycare.

Kenneth will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his wife, Pansy, he is survived by two sons, Troy Burnett of Sedalia and Chad Hayslip of Raymore, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Moriarty of Sedalia; one brother, Gary Burnett (Jan) of Sedalia; one daughter-in-law, MaryAnn Hayslip of Kentucky; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by one son, Donovan Hayslip.

Funeral services are pending and will be updated soon.

Pallbearers will be Tony Davis, Richard Simon, Mike Moon, Nolan Simon, Jamie Ditzfeld, Devin Gaspard, and Dana Sleeper.

Honorary bearers will be Gail Bormann, Denice Moon, Nicole Burnett, Dawn McNeeley, Laura Cramer, and Cindy Lewis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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04/23/2026

Curtis Dale Miller

Curtis Dale Miller, 73, of Sedalia, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Troy, Missouri, the son of James William Miller and Virginia Ann (Crane) Miller, who preceded him in death.

On August 20, 1994, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Nancy A. Paxton, who survives of the home.

Curtis attended McCluer High School in Florissant, Missouri, before enlisting in the United States Army. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. Following his military service, Curtis worked for Circus Vargus, the St. Louis Zoo, and later as a painter by trade in the family business.

Curtis was a lifetime member of the VFW Riders, served as a VFW Service Officer, and volunteered for many years at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles and loved spending time at the lake with his family, boating and water skiing. Curtis was known as a wonderful storyteller, whether sharing true stories or tales from his imagination. He especially cherished time spent gathering with family and friends and going on poker runs with his motorcycle buddies. He was also instrumental in bringing REO Speedwagon and J.D. Blackfoot to veteran benefit shows.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Curtis is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen Toledo of Wichita, Kansas; a stepson, Jacob Paxton of Sedalia; two brothers, Neal Miller (Terry) of St. Clair, Missouri, and Steve Miller (Linda) of Troy, Missouri; a sister, Nita Miller of Florissant, Missouri; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica G'sell.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Deputy State Chaplain Bryan Cook officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and Sedalia VFW Post #2591.

Honorary bearers will be David Bleeke, John Foote, Barry John Dennison, Jacob Paxton, David J. Holland, Sr., and Rick Goalder.

Memorial contributions may be made to Retrieving Freedom, Inc., online at retrievingfreedom.org/donate, or in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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04/22/2026

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04/17/2026

Rochelle Lynn Simmons

Rochelle "Chelle" Lynn Simmons, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born February 7, 1972, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Gary Simmons and Rita Kay (Pearl) Simmons, who both preceded her in death.

Chelle was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1990. She later continued her education at Central Christian College in Moberly, Missouri. Chelle was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 23 years, where she formed many lifelong friendships. In recent years, she lovingly cared for her parents prior to their passing.

Chelle was a faithful member of LifePointe Church in Sedalia and was active in the Women's Ministry. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved all things cooking and party planning. If Chelle knew your birthday, she never forgot to wish you a happy birthday. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and friends and loved them deeply.

Chelle is survived by two brothers, Rob Simmons and wife Michelle, of Warsaw, and Rich Simmons and wife Ashley, of Sedalia; five nieces and nephews, Shannon Ogden, Brittany Simmons, Zach Simmons, Lane Simmons, and C**t Simmons; one great-niece, Lanie Carter; as well as many aunts, uncles, and extended family members.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at LifePointe Church, with Pastor Rusty Thomas officiating.

Honorary bearers will be Hillary Phillips, Jonna Phillips, Taylor Heller, Larae Floding, Grace Scott, Freedom Edwards Neal, and Brooke Wallman.

Memorial contributions may be made to the LifePointe Church Impact Fund, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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04/17/2026

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