Obituaries

Joyce M. Wills, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born on March 18, 1934, in Green Ridge, MO, a daughter of Lawrence and Allie Mae (Miller) Miller.  On November 29, 1952 in Harrison, AR, she married Kletis Wills.Joyce graduated from Green Ridge High School and later went on to take secretarial...

Carol Esther Mettler Warakomski, 84, of Warrensburg, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.Carol was born March 7, 1936 in Montrose, MO, a daughter of Clarence F. and Helen M. (Witmer) Mettler.  On May 31, 1977 in Sedalia, she married John Stephen Warakomski and he preceded her in death on November...

Marlene Bessie Patch, 86, of Sedalia, died Friday, September 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born November 8, 1933, in Boonville, daughter of James and Lavesta (Bryan) Summerskill.On April 8, 1982, she married Robert Dean Patch, who preceded her in death on August 10, 2017.Marlene worked as a waitress in her younger years. She then worked with Continental...

Carol A. Barnes, 80, of Sedalia passed away on July 13, 2020.  She was born February 16, 1940 in Marshall, MO to Walter E. Smith and Beulah A. (James) Smith, both of whom preceded her in death.Carol attended grade schools in or near Buckner and graduated as salutatorian of her class in 1958 in the first class to attend all...

Carl Eugene Franklin, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.Born August 10, 1926, in Pettis County, he was one of eight children of Russell George and Edith M. (Van Dyke) Franklin.On June 19, 1947, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Ada Marie Franklin, who preceded him in death on September...

Carol Ruth Slagel, 80, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, in Lakeland.Born August 27, 1940, in Sedalia, she was one of four children of William Phillip and Ruth Roberta (Stevens) McCune.On May 18, 1978, she married Duane Slagel, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2018.Carol was a graduate of Green Ridge...

Johnnie Wayne Price, 52, of Sedalia, died Monday, September 14, 2020, at his home.Born January 5, 1968, in Sedalia, he was one of four children of Elvie Clifford Price and Juanita Offenburger.Johnnie was a 1986 graduate of Warrensburg High School.  He honorably served in the United States Army where he held the rank of SGT and had received many awards...

Barbara Ann Turner, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday evening, September 12, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.She was born October 1, 1949.According to Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held.In lieu of flowers and cards, memorials may be given to Meow Missions, Inc. in care of Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Ave. Sedalia, MO 65301.

Peggy Ruth Thomas 94, of Syracuse, Missouri departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born February 28, 1926 in Kansas City, MO. Peggy was the third of nine children to Joseph Marion Holloway of Blue Lick, MO and Edith Anne Burkett of Raisin Market, Lincolnshire County, London, England.Mrs. Thomas is...

Harrell R. “Cotton” Burford, age 80, of Glendale, Arizona passed away June 11, 2020, due to a long- term illness.Cotton was born on July 12, 1940 in Otterville, Missouri to George R. and Lena Burford.  He was raised with his 3 brothers on the family farm.  He spent most of his adult life in Southern California before moving to Arizona...

Edward Eugene Monson, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.Born August 23, 1943, in Northwood, IA, he was one of six children of Richard Alwish and Donna Lucille (Larson) Monson.On August 19, 1967, in Morristown, MN, Ed had the distinct privilege and honor of marrying his best friend and soulmate, Barbara Jane...

Audie Francis Peters, 76, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 9, 2020, at Fair View Nursing Home, after a battle with cancer.Born April 26, 1944, in Sedalia, he was one of nine children of John Ernest and Orr Mae (Campbell) Peters.On December 5, 1969, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Nancy Jane (Anglin). The union was...

Linda Kay (Purdy) Stockton, 74, of Sedalia, died August 26, 2020, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born July 17, 1946, in Versailles, daughter of Ralph Raymond and Frances Isabelle (Stone) Purdy.Linda worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, had owned two businesses and was a certified court reporter.She was the mother of four children: Jamie Wilhoit, Robert Morris,...

Chris Michael Eye, 43, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020.He was born September 16, 1976 in Sedalia, a son of Ralph Eye and Sandra Savage.Chris enjoyed working on cars and tractors with his dad.  He loved his guns and would go hunting as often as possible.  Chris would always spend as much time as possible with his family...

Edward D. “Eddie” HunterEdward D. “Eddie” Hunter, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home.He was born May 19, 1950, in Sedalia, son of William E. and Mary Ellen (Weathers) Hunter.  Eddie was married to Judy (Douglas) Hunter, who died in 1994.Over a 30 year-career, Eddie worked at Coca-Cola, Jansen Motors and Regal-Beloit.  His hobbies included...

Retired United States Army Master Sergeant, Robert Eugene SCHMIDT, 89, a long-time Ogden, Utah resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Legacy House of South Ogden.Bob was born in Blackburn, MO on August 6, 1931 to Reinhold Carl and Cornelia Lovercamp Schmidt.He grew up in the Marshall area and graduated from Marshal High School, Class of 1949,...

Richard Dixon, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.He was born on October 14, 1950 in Jamesport, MO, a son of Clinton Dixon and Vera Parkhurst.  On December 19, 1968 in Marshall, MO, he married Mary Zimmerschied, who survives of the home.Richard worked at Alcan Cable...

John Duane Knapp, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.He was born March 16, 1952 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Charles and Laura (Dilley) Knapp.  On June 14, 1974 in Sedalia, he married Glenita Thierfelder.John worked as an art teacher for the Sedalia 200 School District and later went into real...

Opal Irene Chancellor, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born February 18, 1933, she was the fourth daughter of Dowl and Carrie (Davis) West.On August 21, 1948, in Harrison, AR, she was united in marriage to Robert Dale Chancellor. This union was blessed with three children. She and Robert enjoyed 47 years...

Ina Joe Pace, age 99, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday evening, August 29, 2020, at Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park.She was born March 3, 1921, in Corinth, MS, daughter of John Roy and Willie Joe (Alexander) White. Ina was primarily raised by her grandparents, Joseph and Frances Alexander, at 123 Pharr Street in Selmer, TN.After graduating high school,...