Obituaries

Theodore Leland “Ted” Coffelt, 92, of Houstonia, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born May 7, 1927, in Moniteau County, he was one of seven children of James Oliver and Bessie (McBroom) Coffelt.Ted began high school in Lincoln and graduated from Houstonia. He believed deeply in the value of education—a belief that was shaped by his...

Bonnie M. Bender, 81, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born January 10, 1939, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Ellis and Thelma (Brinker) Greer. She was married to William Bender, who preceded her in death in 1981.Bonnie was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo and camping in her younger years,...

Patricia Jean Felten, 90, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at The Arbors at Harmony Gardens in Warrensburg surrounded by her family.She was born March 26, 1929, near Clifton City in Cooper County, a daughter of the late Frank P. and Emma C. (Wittman) Gramlich. On October 14, 1950, in Clifton City, she was married to Lyle L. Felten,...

Ruth Evelyn Woolery, 99, of Sedalia, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born November 23, 1920, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Truman and Georgie (Underhill) Samson. On April 16, 1938, she was married to Claude F. Woolery, who preceded her in death on December 10, 2003.She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Francis M. (Hoover) Ream born January 4, 1932 in Sedalia, MO.  He died March 3, 2020 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.Hoover was the son of James and Catherine Ream. He attended the country school by Bothwell Lodge. He also went to high school in Hughesville, MO. Hoover was a great baseball player, his position was center field. In...

Jerry J. Long, 79, of Sedalia, died Monday, March 2, 2020, in Spring Hill, KS.He was born October 20, 1940, in Kansas City, KS, son of the late Earl and Evelyn (Everhart) Long. On August 5, 1967, in Shawnee, KS, he married Juanita Worley, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2010.He was a 1958 graduate of Turner High...

Brian J. Hartford, 67, of Sedalia, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 9, 1952, in East Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late William and Phyllis (Ipe) Hartford. On December 13, 2014, in Sedalia, he was married to Annette Chaney, who survives of the home.Brian was an over the road truck driver, retiring...

Judy B. Van Sant, 72, of Sedalia, died February 25, 2020.She was born April 8, 1947 in Newton, Iowa, a daughter of Carl G. and Harriett (Elmore) Shockey.She was raised and educated in Newton, Iowa, and was a 1965 graduate of Newton High School. During her working career, she was a secretary and bookkeeper, once working at Interstate Studios.She was...

Charles Thomas Curry, 89, passed away at Bothwell Hospital on February 24, 2020. He was born in Longwood, Missouri on April 24, 1930 to Carl David and Beulah Rose Craig Curry. He was married to Mildred F. Kindle on January 7, 1953.He was a graduate of Houstonia High School and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was...

SEDALIA, MO- Sharon Rose Summersett Brinton, of Sedalia, Missouri, returned home to her Heavenly Father Sunday, February 23, 2020 after a 12-year battle with cancer.  She was born January 25, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Lawrence Raymond Summersett and Mary Elizabeth Miller Summersett. She had three sisters; Bonnie, Elaine and a twin sister Shirley. After Lawrence’s untimely death in...

Emma Carline Robertson, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.Carline was born on September 3, 1931 in Windsor, MO, a daughter Emmett Carl and Dorothy Maxine (Farris) Box.  She was united in marriage in 1948 to Lloyd Lawrence Robertson who preceded her in death in 2002.As a young child her family...

Phyllis Annette Church, 60, of Stover, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO.She was born April 3, 1959 in Kansas City, KS, a daughter of Ezra Stout and Arlene Ruth (Petitt) Church.Phyllis was a member of the Olivet Baptist Church in Mission, KS.  She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, bird watching, camping and sitting...

Jerry Gene Bush, 69, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.He was born September 28, 1950 in Cole Camp, MO, a son of Clarence Calbert and Laura Pearl (Braden) Bush.Jerry graduated from Cole Camp High School where he served as class president his senior year.  While in high school he played baseball, basketball and ran track.  Jerry then attended...

Janice Elaine Foote, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born May 4, 1925 in Eldon, MO, a daughter of John L. and Virginia A. (Ousley) Morrow.Janice served honorably in the United States Army Nurse Corps during WWII.  She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, Sorosis, and the Auxiliary of United...

Flossie Darlene Kidd, 76, of Sedalia, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at The Essex.She was born February 7, 1944, in Wichita, KS, daughter of the late Arthur and Betty (Cocker) Dennis. On January 21, 1971, in San Luis Obispo, CA, she was united in marriage to Cleo D. “Bud” Kidd who preceded her in death on June 10, 2014.Darlene was...

Juanita Fern Mathews, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born January 28, 1931 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Ross and Alpha Harkless.  On June 2, 1951 she was united in marriage to Charles G. Mathews.  They had 61 wonderful years together before his passing on September 26, 2012.Juanita graduated from...

Lois Jane Harvey, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born January 14, 1928 in Westmoreland City, PA, a daughter of William and Gerda (Wohlert) Hartland.  On April 24, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, she married Dr. John Edgar Harvey who preceded her in death on September 7, 2006.Lois was a member...

Mary Jeanette Higdon-Hurt, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 17, 1921 in Clifton City, the daughter of Cue A. and Daisy (Potter) Higdon.On June 23, 1942 she was married to William Boone Hurt, who preceded her in death on December 6, 2003.She was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School,...

James Thomas Harter, 78, of Sedalia, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home.A memorial is planned from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Moose Lodge in Sugar Creek, MO.Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley, CO.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Poynter, 83, of Sedalia, passed away early Sunday morning, February 16, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.She was born April 14, 1936, in Sedalia, a daughter of Lyman T. and Sarah M. (Cochran) Boyer. She was a lifelong Sedalia resident and attended Sedalia schools.Shirley was first married to Melford Fisher. She was later married to Lawrence...