Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

03/11/2026

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Thank you to Funeral Directors for the care, dignity, and support you provide to families when they need it most. ❤️

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03/11/2026

Jeremy Jon Altis

Jeremy Jon "Jon" Altis, 22, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 7, 2003, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Jeremy Jon Altis of Sedalia and Sara LeAnn (Canon) Beebe of Clinton.

Jon was born and raised in Sedalia. He was employed as a Panel Technician with ProEnergy. Jon enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers, gaming, building Legos, target shooting, listening to music, and was a connoisseur of exotic snacks. He also enjoyed going to the casino. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends, who meant the world to him.

In addition to his parents, Jeremy Jon Altis, and Sara LeAnn and Brad Beebe, Jon is survived by his brother, Henry Beebe of Clinton; his soulmate, Adison Philips of Ponca City, Oklahoma; his maternal grandparents, Jeff and Cara Canon of Sedalia; his paternal grandmother, Linda Altis of Sedalia; his maternal great-grandfather, Eddie Smothers of Roach, Missouri; his great-grandparents, Tom and Mary Canon of Sedalia; his uncle, Thomas Canon of Sedalia; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

Jon was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Smothers; his paternal grandfather, Kerry Altis; and his paternal great-grandmothers, June Edwards and Betty Bochart.

A celebration of life gathering with family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the K**b Hill Barn located at 1081 NE 175, K**b Noster, MO, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

A private family burial will be held at a later date at Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery in Sedalia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Partners for Care at www.partnersforcare.org http://www.partnersforcare.org>.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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03/10/2026

As we reflect on the families we had the privilege of serving in February, we pause to express our sincere gratitude. Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you and your loved ones during such meaningful moments. ❤️

03/10/2026

Mickey Adell Snider

Mickey Adell Snider, 69, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on November 5, 1956, in Sedalia, the daughter of Raymond Hays and Sarah Pearl (Moore) Hays, who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1996, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Everett Snider, who survives at the home.

Mickey attended Smith-Cotton High School and later earned her GED after the birth of her daughter. Determined to continue her education, she attended State Fair Community College, where she graduated in 1996 with an Associate's Degree in Business. Mickey worked as a supervisor at Center for Human Services in Sedalia for four years. She later worked at Four Seasons Living Center, where she greatly enjoyed caring for and helping the residents.

Mickey had a love for going to auctions and flea markets and always enjoyed the thrill of finding something special. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she found great joy in welcoming family into her home, preparing food, and making sure everyone who came received a present. She also loved the outdoors and enjoyed going on side-by-side adventures with her husband, Everett, and their many friends. Mickey will be remembered for her strong personality, determined spirit, and the love she had for those closest to her.

In addition to her husband, Everett, survivors include her daughter, Misty Harrington (Mitch) of Otterville, Missouri; six grandchildren, William (Callie), Dakota, Austin, Dustin (Julie), Dillon, and Morgan; bonus grandson, Alan Mueller; nine great-grandchildren, Christian, Alexander, Aurelia, Connor, Ari, Lilly, Grayson, Illa, and Charlotte; two nieces, Leslie Stephenson (Brent) and Tammy Waltemeyer; and one nephew, Don Waltemeyer.

In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond "Butch" Hays, and her sister, Debbie Waltemeyer.

A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedalia Animal Shelter, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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03/10/2026

Phyllis Sue Montgomery

Phyllis Sue Montgomery, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia.

She was born August 14, 1939, in Poinsett County, Arkansas, the daughter of Philis and Doris (Howdeshell) Jones.

Phyllis graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. Growing up, Phyllis enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She played basketball and was an avid roller skater. The skating rink is where she met the love of her life, William Joseph Montgomery and on March 21st, 1959, they were united in marriage in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Together they intentionally crafted a love and family modeled after their shared reverence for the selfless way Christ loved His church.

Phyllis dedicated 28 years of service as a sales associate at JC Penney where she was known for her knowledge of style and strong work ethic. There she made many lifelong friends who she cherished.

Apart from her career and selfless devotion to family, Phyllis developed a love for antiquing and collecting, particularly railroad memorabilia, pottery, baskets, and quilts.

Phyllis was a faithful member of the Lord's church for 58 years. Through her devotion to God, she met many people who became her brothers and sisters in Christ and were a constant joy to her. Phyllis' love of God was further evidenced by the quiet way she unconditionally loved her friends and family and ministered to their mind through counsel, their body with a home cooked meal, and their spirit through truth whenever she could.

Phyllis is survived by her three children, William Montgomery, Joseph Montgomery and Sue Ann Arnett; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Floyd, and her son-in-law, Gene Arnett.

In keeping with her wishes and her desire to help others, even after her passing, Phyllis donated her body to the University of Missouri's Gift of Body program to further medical research and advancements.

A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Minister Charles Rose officiating.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Church of Christ.

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03/10/2026

Billie Ann Bittle

Billie Ann Bittle, 90, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Lindsay, California, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Bromide, Oklahoma, the daughter of Leonard Craft and Annie (Morgan) Craft, who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1954, in Farmersville, California, she was united in marriage to Goldman Harold Bittle, who survives of the home. They would have celebrated 72 years of marriage this coming June.

Billie was born and raised in Bromide, Oklahoma, before later moving with her family to the Farmersville, California, area. She worked as a lab technician for Lindsay Olive Growers in Lindsay, California, for 32 years, until the plant closed in 1992.

Billie found her greatest joy in her family, especially in spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and was well known for making the best enchiladas, macaroni salad, and steak and rice. Her son especially looked forward to her pineapple upside-down cake each year on his birthday. Her daughter, Sandra, fondly remembered how Billie always made sure her birthday gifts were wrapped separately from her Christmas gifts, since her birthday was just two days before Christmas.

Billie was also a talented quilter who lovingly made quilts for family members to celebrate special occasions and milestones. She and her husband, Harold, also shared a love of music and sang together at church and on a local radio station in Visalia, California.

In addition to her husband, Harold, survivors include a son, Leslie Bittle (Danita) of La Monte, Missouri; a daughter, Sandra Hornor (Maupin) of Temple, Texas; five grandchildren, Rick, Stacy, Kelli, Michelle, and James; seventeen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lenord Craft (Mary) of Palm Desert, California; two sisters, Frankie Inez Little of Hughson, California, and Faye Hicks of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Craft and Jerry Craft; two sisters, Lila McNair and June Laurent; a sister-in-law, Diana Craft; and three brothers-in-law, Roy Little, Joe Hicks, and Joseph Laurent.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Rabourn Cemetery, La Monte, MO.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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03/09/2026

Mary Ann Rollinson

Mary Ann Rollinson, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 am, March 5, 2026, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. Mary Ann (Hall) (Smith, Walton) Rollinson lived a life of stubborn determination because she was born at the end of the Great Depression on September 19, 1937. She was the eldest of six children: Betty, Patricia, David, Clarence, and Renea. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Clyde Robert and Beatrice Elizabeth Smith (Hall) Morrison.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, David Hall and David's twin brother, Clarence Hall, and her sister Betty (Hall) Paul. Mary is survived by her Daughters: Patricia Dump and husband, Harold; and Cynthia Perkins and husband, William; Grandchildren: Angela Weemer and husband, Ronald; Denise Uhl and husband, Jason; Harold Dump II and wife, Sarah; Charla Hinkle; and Jennifer Stigers and husband, Tyron; Great-grandchildren, Zackary Weemer; Jacob and Gabriel Uhl; Amber Hinkle; Zachary Hinkle and Alexys Farley; Vincent and Memphis Dump; Korben Parmalee; and Saniye and Brylin Stigers; Great-great-granddaughter, Brinley Hinkle; Sisters, Patricia Jennings and husband, Lavoid; and Renea Franklin and husband, Rick; and Sister-in-law, Carol Hall.

Mary left school in 1955 to marry Arthur Smith and begin a family. After the birth of their first child, Patricia Ann, she joined her husband in California and Oregon, where he was stationed in the Navy. They had three more children Cheryl Lynn, Arthur Frederick, and Cynthia Louise. Cheryl and Arthur Frederick preceded her in death. In 1960, Arthur and Mary divorced. In 1961, she married Charles E. Walton, Jr. Their marriage lasted twenty-five years, before he preceded her in death in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

During these years, Mary worked many jobs, but she was most proud of being the manager of the Granada Theater in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was a member of Mount Vernon BPW, Business and Professional Women. She founded the Mt. Vernon Toys for Tots program, which until then, had not expanded into Mt. Vernon, nor become the US Marines' program it is known as today. She also began a series of summer, free movies for underprivileged children (but any child was allowed to attend). These accomplishments earned her the BPW Business Woman of the Year Award for her dedication to those efforts.

After the death of Charles, she married John Rollinon, retired, and moved to Centralia, Illinois. There she earned her GED and attended Kaskaskia College. She considered these her greatest personal accomplishments-other than the pride she had in her children and their children.

Mary loved her family, reading books, playing Bingo, creating artistic works, and fishing. While she lived at Nature Trail Health and Rehab Center, she became known as "Grandma." Many of the residents and staff will miss her smile and stated, they "loved her."

After her baptism in 1955, followed by her parents' baptism in the months following, she held a quiet belief in Christ that followed her through the many churches she attended. Mary knew she was not perfect, and her daughters remember how she consoled them, "Do as I say, not as I do."

During the final days of her Hospice care, she said she could hear the angels singing and was ready to go to her two babies "Freddy and Sherry" (who had preceded her in death). Because of her life experiences, she taught love and forgiveness were the two most important virtues.

Pallbearers: Harold Dump II, Vincent Dump, Zackary Weemer, Jacob Uhl, Tyron Stigers, and Korben Parmalee.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

A second visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rea Funeral Chapel in Sedalia, Missouri, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.

Memorials may be made in Mary's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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03/09/2026

Gary Eugene Craig

Gary Eugene Craig, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Willard Craig and Irene (Logan) Craig, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1968 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Lydia Lucille Salmons, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2021.

Gary is survived by survived by a son, Bobby Craig; two daughters, Jenny Studt (Michael) and Kelly Venable (Scott); seven grandchildren, Chelsi, Arial, Brianna, Ali, Dakota, Lexi, and Livi; and eight great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Wyatt, Brantley, Colton, Tucker, Ruby, Re*****on, and Amir; a sister Carolyn Birk of Cleveland, TN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In addition to his wife and parents, Gary was preceded in death by three brothers, Willard "Junior" Craig, Leonard Craig, and David Craig; a sister, Wilma Walker; a great granddaughter, Kayden Studt.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Hughes officiating.

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

The burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Michael Studt, Scott Venable, Bobby Craig, Donnie Craig, Dakota Venable, and Bradley Burton.

Honorary bearers will be Eddie Craig, Ralph Craig, Ronnie Craig, Cameron Netz, Dustin McCubbins, and Kollin Goodwin.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A completed obituary will be coming soon.

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03/09/2026

Michael Darrell McNeil Jr.

Michael Darrell McNeil, Jr., 54, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1971, in Angleton, Texas, the son of Michael Darrell McNeil, Sr. and Susan Cotharn, who both preceded him in death.

Mike was born and raised in Texas and moved to Sedalia in 1990. He worked for many years at Waterloo Industries in Sedalia. Mike enjoyed visiting with friends, spending time with family, sitting outside with a cup of coffee, and spending time with his beloved cats.

He is survived by two daughters, Ashley Noel, of Sedalia, and Emily Sattler (Dustin), of La Monte, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jacob Noel, Kaden Noel, and Katie Noel; one brother; and two half brothers.

A celebration of life gathering will be held by the family at a later date.

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

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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03/08/2026

When a woman is remembered, it’s rarely about what she owned.

It’s her laugh. Her recipes. Her stubborn kindness. The way she showed love.

On International Women’s Day, we’re honoring the things women leave behind that never appear in a will, but last for generations.

What’s one thing a woman in your life passed down to you?

03/07/2026

While you are here, we hope our facilities offer a sense of comfort and peace as you begin your grief journey. Our caring team is here to support you every step of the way.

03/06/2026

At Rea Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, we are locally-owned and proudly serve our community with compassionate care and support. Since 2009, our team has guided families with professionalism and kindness, helping honor every life with dignity, whether planning ahead or at the time of need.