Obituaries

Alberta Jean Schultz, 86, passed away February 21, 2023 peacefully at her home in Macomb, Illinois surrounded by her family.She was born July 9, 1936 in Verona, Missouri to Dominic F and Theresa Stark Sperandio.She is predeceased by her parents, husband of 57 years, Louis A Schultz, Brothers, Edward and Donald Sperandio, sister Virginia Craft and son-in-law Timothy C Sullivan.Survivors...

Jeanette Johnson, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born March 3, 1929, in Benton County, daughter of Roy Peace and Imo Peace Pfetcher.On May 6, 1946, in Windsor, she married James Albert “Jim” Johnson, who preceded her in death on July 20, 2012.Jeanette was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She...

Carla Sue (Jones) Caldwell, 78, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Odessa and Union, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at home with her family.She was born December 11, 1944 to the late Marion H and Frances J (Odom) Jones in Kansas City, Kansas. Carla was a 1962 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. On May 14th, 1966,...

Ray Mathews, 52, of Warrensburg, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.He was born March 2, 1970, in Richmond, son of Dale and Marge (Robertson) Mathews.All who knew Ray experienced his infectious laugh, strong hugs, goofy sense of humor, beaming smile, and his love for God.  Ray Mathews never met a stranger.In 1988, Ray graduated from Orrick High School in Orrick,...

Harlan Dean Burton, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace in Columbia.He was born May 2, 1953, in Sedalia, son of Garlan and Lena (Lewis) Burton.On June 11, 1972, in Sedalia, he married Denise Todd.After high school, Harlan attended trade school to learn carpentry. He learned the art of cabinet making from...

Charles Edward Bybee, 81, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born June 13, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri, son of Clarence Elmer Bybee Jr. and Viola (Long) Harms.On August 15, 1964, in Brookfield, Missouri, he married Dorothy Jeanne Shelby, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2017.Charles graduated from Smithton...

Carla S. Caldwell, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elgin Myers Johnson, Jr., 80, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at E.W. Thompson Health & Rehab Center.Myers was born July 17, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO to Elgin Johnson and Leona Fern Jones Johnson. He spent his early childhood in and near Dearborn, MO near his grandparents, Sam and Mayme Jones, aka Mother and Dad Jones. He...

Jean Evelyn Massengale, age 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Sweet Springs Villa in Sweet Springs, MO.Jean was born June 25, 1940, in Powsheik, IA, a daughter of William Henry and Ruth Evelyn (Paulson) Taylor, who preceded her in death.Jean worked as a nurse’s aide and at Nordyne Manufacturing in Boonville, MO.Survivors include five children,...

Cynthia Ann Vanderpool, 69, passed away at 2:44 a.m. January 25, 2023, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Missouri.She was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota to Phyllis and Terry Pharis.Cynthia is survived by two daughters, Angela Jane Vanderpool and Erin Lakey Obie of Sedalia.In 1982, she graduated from SFCC with her LPN. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, listening to music,...

Glenda Jane Berry Peter Horn, 69, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born December 2, 1953, in Warrensburg, daughter of Glen and Altha Berry.Glenda graduated in 1972 from Warrensburg. She met Lloyd Peter and had Amy Peter along with Lloyd’s seven other children. She was later married to Jim Horn, Sr....

Rita Kathryn Fairfax, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born October 20, 1941, in Oregon County, MO, a daughter of the late William Harold and Edna (Casey) Edwards. In 1957, she married Jimmie J. Jones, who preceded her in death in December 1981. On September 3, 1988, in Sedalia, she...

Aaron Clark Hunton, 47, of Sedalia, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, January 29, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born May 24, 1975, in Kansas City, a son of Gerald C. and Faye (Rozier) Hunton. He found the love of his life, and on November 13, 2010, in Sedalia, he married Melissa N. Phillips.Aaron was a 1993 graduate of...

Judith A. Bistline, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.Graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Patricia Annita Farris, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.She was born May 23, 1939, in Savannah, MO, a daughter of the late Claude B. and Wilma E. (Mann) Griggs. On November 28, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, she was married to James E. Farris, who survives of the home.Pat was...

David Donald Dalgarn was born in May of 1959 to his parents Paul and Gwenith Dalgarn in Rock Springs, WY. He passed away January 19, 2023 peacefully at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was 63 years old.He spent his youth in Rock River, WY where he graduated high school in 1977. He briefly attended college but, never returned after...

Joyce Earlene Tagtmeyer, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born August 6, 1941, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Avery and Kathryn (Martin) Spellmeyer.Joyce was a seamstress at Town Country Shoes when they were operating in Sedalia.She loved gardening, going to church, and sitting on her front porch in her...

Peter John Gough Deakin, 79, of Mora, died Monday, January 23, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbia.A private service will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Viola Elizabeth Vinyard, age 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home.She was born March 5, 1954, in Sedalia, the daughter of Beulah Hinman, who preceded her in death.Viola worked for Rival Manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed fishing, going on walks, swimming, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.Survivors include three children, Christina...

Earl “George” McConnell, 87, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born March 22, 1935, in Aledo, IL, son of George Albert and Bernice (Baxter) McConnell.In June 1956, he was married to Norma (Lewis) and together they had one daughter, Cheryl.On November 29, 1996, in Hughesville, he married Sally Schoenthal in their home...