Obituaries

Loral Ferne Crouch, 103, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.Ferne was born March 28, 1916 in Okean, Arkansas, the youngest of 10 children born to Samuel William Martin and Letha Almeda Sweckard Martin. She was a member of Parkview Christian Church.Ferne picked cotton alongside her siblings...

Jennifer Dawn Jones Mather, 46, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.Born October 3, 1973, in Granger, UT, she was one of six children of David L. and Sheri L. (Lever) Jones.Jennifer was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a very strong and...

Paul Eugene Wood, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.He was born November 18, 1938, in Centertown, son of Gerald Kenneth and Leona Annabelle (Wise) Wood.Paul worked as a heavy equipment operator in road construction for Howard Construction, and Twehous Construction during his career. One of his jobs included...

Rose “Ann” Spry, 78, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Mt. Pleasant, IA.A graveside service will be held at Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, MO at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to EveryStep Hospice, in care of Heckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Ave., Sedalia, MO...

Gwendolyn Sue Wilson, 85, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Gwen was born March 23, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Arthur and Adeline (Beech) Tolhurst. On December 28, 1956 in Parchment, MI, she married The Rev. Donald G. Wilson who preceded her in death on January 2, 2012.Gwen was a member...

Joyce Carol McConnell, 72, of Lincoln, MO, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.She was born November 24, 1947 in Wauwatosa, WI, daughter of Glen and Ruth Outcalt.On September 23, 1967 in Heartland, WI, she married Joe W. McConnell.To Joyce family came first. She was a very generous and friendly person. She was...

Rex Hadley Moon, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home.Rex was born November 6, 1965 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Earl Dean and Loretta June (Hedrick) Moon.He was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School.  Rex enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, drawing, fixing anything mechanical, woodworking and helping his fellow neighbors any chance he could.Survivors...

Steve Jackie Bridges, 72, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.He was born January 20, 1948, in Sedalia, a son of the late Steve H. and Sylvia Marie (Phelps) Sanchez, Jr.He was raised in Sedalia. He served his country honorably in the US Army 1965-1968 during the VietNam War receiving the National...

Virginia Lou “Ginny” Abelhouzen, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.Born January 4, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was one of three children of Albert F. and Genevieve L. (Heisterberg) Abelhouzen.Ginny was the rock of her family and a true blessing to all who knew her.She was a...

Charles Arnold LuAllen, Jr., 76, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.Graveside service will be held at 10 am, Friday, January 24, 2020 at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Yelena Vasilchuk, 81, of Sedalia, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her home.Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020 and 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at Sedalia Tabernacle Church, 23299 Highway B, Sedalia, MO.Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

David A. Lilly, 58, of Florence, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home.Born March 6, 1961, in Sedalia, he was one of three children of Richard and Joyce (Sanders) Lilly.On September 26, 2009, in Sedalia, he married Maryann (Berg).David served four years, from 1980 to 1984, in the United States Army, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was...

Velma Lucille Cochran, 94, of Versailles, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.Lucille was born on November 25, 1925 in Fristoe, MO a daughter of Elza and Eva (Hunsaker) Bale.  On February 20, 1960 in Sedalia, MO, she married Bill Cochran who preceded her in death on December 14,...

Arden Marie Goss, 63, of rural Smithton, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Cancer is a formidable opponent. She fought it and didn’t beat it but she didn’t let it beat her.Born September 5, 1956, in St. Louis, she was one of three children of Neal and Rose (Cothern) Plantz.On October 6, 1999,...

Bobby Lee Asbury, 84, of Otterville, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, surrounded by his family.He was born March 6, 1935 at the family home in Pleasant Green, one of five children of Earl Calvin and Mildred Marie (Shaw) Asbury.Bob was a 1953 graduate of Pilot Grove High School.On April 25, 1959 in...

Doris Noreen Porrett, 87, of Edwards, Mo, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Community of Christ Church in Warsaw.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Brigadier General Ronald Alvin Hoppes, USA Retired, 81, of Sedalia, passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.He was born August 15, 1938 in Parkerville, KS, the only child of Alvin Elmore and Vera Opal (Shaw) Hoppes.On January 31, 1960 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Laura Lee (Young)...

William James Myrick, 79, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born January 12, 1940, in Woodland, WA, a son of Perry and Ana Louise (Roush) Myrick.  William was married to Barbara Joan Thompson and she preceded him death in September 6, 1976.  He later married Naomi Joann Gruver and she preceded...

Billy Lee Bozarth, 87, of Sedalia, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 28, 1932, in Sedalia, son of Willie Edward and Ines Ann (Nowlin) Bozarth.He was married to Dorothy Spry, who preceded him in death, and was later married to Betty Lou Miller, who preceded him in death on August 30, 2002.Billy...

Patsy Ann Gooch, 88, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully with her husband of 66 years by her side on Monday, December 30, 2019.She was born June 29, 1931 in Copeland, KS, daughter of Della Cecil and Willa Lavena (Davis) Starcher.Patsy was a graduate of Richmond High School.On June 6, 1953, in Richmond, MO, she married Frank D. Gooch, who...