Obituaries

Tonya Lynn Waller, 54, of Knob Noster, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in her home.She was born November 27, 1968, in Savannah, GA, daughter of Loran Parker and Betty (Hilburn) Williams-McWaters. On June 6, 1995, in Charleston, SC, she married John Waller, who survives her.In addition to her husband, John, survivors include her mother, Betty Williams-McWaters, of Panama City,...

James Dean Turner, Sr., 63, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home.He was born June 14, 1959, at Whiteman Air Force Base, a son of James Wiley, Jr. and Thelma Frances “Sue” (Comfort) Turner.He loved his family and Jesus Christ was his personal Lord and Savior. James was always eager to help others. Many knew of...

Liam Andrew Hoke was born silent into this world on March 5, 2023 to his parents, Christopher and Laurice Hoke, of Sedalia.Liam spent only a few moments in his parents’ arms and remains forever in their hearts, along with his sisters Addison, Emma, and his entire family.A visitation will be held from noon until 1:30 pm Friday, March 10, 2023...

Racheal Collin Walje York, 47, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Columbia University Hospital.She was born February 26th, 1976 in Paola, Kansas. She is a daughter of Thomas Joseph Walje and Patricia Ann Hatfield.During Racheal’s fulfilling life, she held many things close to her. She was extremely passionate about collecting Betty Boop and celebrating Halloween. Her fiancé, Roger, introduced...

Jesse E. White, Jr., 93, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born August 28, 1929, in Warrensburg, son of the late Jesse Ernest White, Sr. and Isabel (Collier) White. On September 19, 1953, in Englewood, CA, he married Nancy A. Greco, who preceded him in death on August 13, 2015.He spent his...

Erna JoAnn Horn, 87 of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.She was born January 2, 1936 in Edwards, MO, a daughter of Clyde B. and Goldie O. (Howard) Edwards. On June 7, 1953 in Sedalia, MO, she married Jack H. Horn, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1995.JoAnn was...

“Momma Tee”Thresia Deanne Fewell was born on March 18, 1948, to the union of Elmer Eugene Crowley and Lois Anna Bass in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent her early childhood years with her mother and her relatives in Knob Noster, Missouri. When she was a teenager she and her mother moved to Higginsville, MO. There she excelled in school and...

William Thomas Boggs, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2023.A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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...

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...

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...