Obituaries

Baby Ruth Martha Chiren, daughter of Ewing and Melodie Ayau-Membrere Chiren, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at Heckart Funeral Home.

Ruth Evelyn Franklin, 98, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born February 28, 1921 in Leroy, KS, a daughter of Jasper William and Louisa Pearl (James) Mickens.  On November 12, 1944 in Sedalia, MO, she married George Dean Franklin, who preceded her in death on February 13, 2010.Ruth was a 1939...

Phillip E Garrett of Sedalia MO passed away Monday 16th day of December 2019 at EW Thompson Heath. Phillip died peacefully in his sleep. He was born at home June 18th 1938 in Sayre, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by Parents Floyd William Garrett and Katie (Cubine) Garrett, Phillip was the last surviving sibling out of 4 to the late Mary,...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Blaylock, 54, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born July 6, 1965 in Texas City, TX son of Garnett “Bill” Blaylock and Nora Lou (Rice) Lemens.Bobby was raised and lived in the Green Ridge area. He mostly worked as a mechanic but in his younger years did carpentry. He...

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...

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...

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...

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...