Funeral Announcements for March 31, 2026

A graveside service and burial for Michael T. Roberts, 68, of Sedalia, formerly of St. Louis, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, with full military honors conducted by the United States Navy. Arrangements are in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A Celebration of life for Lenny Lou Drake, 78, of Sedalia, will be held at a later date in Sedalia, and Shenandoah, Iowa. Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A Celebration of Life for Shane Lee Edwards, 51, of Sedalia, will be held at 11 a.m Friday, April 3 at Rea Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will follow immediately after the service.

A celebration of life for Katie Elizabeth Pettis, 41, of Sedalia, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Rea Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

The family of William Ernest “Ernie” Hiatt, 78, of Sedalia, will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Heckart Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.