Obituaries

John Harold “Jay” Adams, 62, of Liberty, MO, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home.No services are planned.Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Joyce A. Hughes, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Higginsville, MO.Joyce was born October 14, 1943 in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Roy L. and Dora L. “Dodie” (Albin) Herd.  On July 10, 1971 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Sedalia, she married Ronald Howard Hughes who preceded her in death on...

Norma Jean Blessing Best passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019 at her home in Overland Park, KS. Norma courageously fought a five year battle with cancer. She died with the same grace and dignity with which she lived her life.Norma was born on February 25, 1927 in Bethany, MO daughter of Oran Keith (OK) and Essie Blessing, joining her...

Anthony P. Mogilnicki, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away the morning of December 6th.  Tony was a loving husband, a caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish.Tony was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 25th1938.  He served his county in the United States Air Force for twenty-three years.  Tony and family later...

Kim Owen Smith of Elsinore California died on November 26, 2019 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Orange, California. He is survived by his son James Christian Smith of Brea, California, his sister Melinda Eve Smith of Corona, California, his father Robert E. Smith of Sedalia, Missouri and the love of his life Susan Mann of the home. He was preceded...

Earl Samuel Paxton, 84, of Green Ridge, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.He was born December 24, 1934 in Pettis County, MO, a son of Lanna Samuel and Lois (Savage) Paxton.Earl worked as a painter for many years and enjoyed collecting guns, knives and swords. He enjoyed visiting with people and would help anyone...

James L. McDaniel, 98, of Otterville, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born June 5, 1921 in Fortuna, MO, he was one of two sons of A.S. “Dick” and Elsie T. (Milburn) McDaniel.J.L. served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the headquarters of the Central Pacific. He handled personnel matters...

Veronica Tillery, 93, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home.Better known as Ronnie, she was born April 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Matthew and Alice (Reimling) Fauvell.On June 11, 1949 she married Roy E. Westlake, who preceded her in death in 1960.On September 3, 1965 she married William L. Tillery, who preceded her...

Sunrise June 18, 1995Sunset November 22, 2019Zechariah Lane “Junior” Johnson, age 24, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away November 22, 2019.Zech was a 2014 graduate of Windsor High School. He then went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. His greatest pride was his service to his country. Cpl Johnson served active duty from 2014-2018 and was a current...

Naomi Joann Myrick, 75, of Sedalia, MO, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 8, 1944 in Mindenmines, MO, daughter of Lawrence and Cary (Scholes) Gruver.On May 19, 1979 she married William J. Myrick.Naomi was a homemaker most of her life. At one time she was a cosmetologist and a CNA. She enjoyed crocheting...

Norma Jean Bottcher was called to her eternal home by our Savior on November 21, 2019 to be reunited with her beloved husband Leo who went to his eternal home on December 27, 2010.She was born April 10, 1932 in Florence, MO, the youngest of four children of Clarence and Marie Hilderbrandt Bremer.  She was baptized and confirmed in the...

Marjorie Ann Kendrick, 88, of Mora, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born December 27, 1930 in Connersville, IN, she was one of two children born to Russell and Dorothy (Rich) Jeffries.Marjorie was a 1949 graduate of Englewood High School in Englewood, CO.On April 4, 1952, in Denver, CO, she married Richard T. Kendrick. To...

Harry S. Jobe, 92, of Cole Camp, formerly of Edwards, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Private services will be held.

Mary Kathryn Goode, 77, of California, MO, formerly of Otterville, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.Born on October 15, 1942 in Sedalia, she was the youngest of three daughters of Louis Alexander and M. Louise (Page) Mertgen.Mary was a 1960 graduate of Otterville High School.That same year on December 17, at the United Church...

Linda Lou Shoemaker, 80, of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.She was born August 6, 1939 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of John and Linnie (Ellis) Swope.  On December 3, 1957 in Sedalia, MO, she married Rev. Clarence Wayne Shoemaker, Sr. who preceded her in death on June 2, 2012.Linda was baptized...

J.M. “Junior” Adams, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born March 7, 1934 in Lookout, MO, a son of George M. and Emily (Miller) Adams.Junior enjoyed spending his time fishing.Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Bennett of Independence, MO, a granddaughter, Tera Bennett; two brothers, Lawrence Adams (Helen), Paul Adams both of...

Lee Edward Richards, II, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home.Lee was born on July 2, 1969 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Albert Dean and Letha Ann (Murphey) Richards.Surviving are his wife Billie Richards, of Windsor, MO; one daughter, Cheyenne Richards of Windsor; three sisters, Teresa Miller, Jonna Dolinger and Regina Richards.He was...

William Logan Ashlock, 54, of Sedalia, MO, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home.He was born February 27, 1965 in Oklahoma City, OK, son of William Ashlock and JoAnn (Kildy) Ashlock Dunn.He served in the United States Army for three years.On February 29, 2013 in Tahlequah, OK, he married Marta R. (Webb) Ashlock.Will enjoyed gaming and was a Minnesota...

Marc Hibbard, 65, of Sedalia, MO, passed away unforeseen Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born August 30, 1954 in Lee’s Summit, MO, he was one of four children of Samuel T.M. and Jeanne (Charles) Hibbard.Marc was a graduate of Lee’s Summit High School. He attended Longview College and Central Methodist College, where he earned a B.A. in...

Joseph William McBride, 67, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.Born October 28, 1952 in Wichita, KS, he was one of three children of Joseph Gilford McBride and Dorothy Marie (Weiss) McBride Traxler.Joe was a 1970 graduate of Wichita North High School. He then earned a B.S. in Automotive and Electrical...