Obituaries

Dr. Robert C. Stockwood, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at E.W. Thompson.He was born on August 21st1934, in Kansas City, MO the son of Robert “Bud” and Lorayne M. Stockwood, who preceded him in death.On February 7, 1954, in Columbia, MO. he was united in marriage to Jackie Stockwood, who also preceded him in death. He...

Our precious angel, Elizabeth Lorenea Averbeck, passed away at her family home.She lived with her childhood sweetheart and best friend, Lee Rowlette for 20 years in his home.  He gave excellent, loving care and they were always together.  She enjoyed auctions, bingo, fishing, eating out, and her sweet little dogs.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.  She...

Dorothy Brill Upton, 87, of Sedalia, formerly of Green Ridge, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.She was born February 18, 1932, in Lincoln, daughter of Charles Dale and Helen Esther (Boyd) Brill.On December 6, 1953, in Lincoln, she married Julian Floyd Upton, who died March 4, 2010.Dorothy was a homemaker and worked alongside...

Robert Wayne Wicker, Sr., 60, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Sanford, N.C., died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his home.He was born October 10, 1958, in Lee County, N.C., son of Billy and Marjorie (Stephenson) Wicker.Robert worked as a welder for 27 years, and also two years as a fireman.Surviving are two sons, Wayne Wicker, Jr., (Jeannie Pat), of Sedalia,...

Kimberly R. Alcorn, 54, of Greenwood, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019.She was born March 10, 1965, in St. Joseph, MO, a daughter of Billy L. and Janet E. (Woods) Anderson.Kimberly lived in Greenwood the last 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. She loved her dog, Scooby, who was a constant...

Alice M. Morris, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 comfortably in her bed.She was born April 26, 1928 in Lake Andes, SD, a daughter of Charles Emanuel and Josephine (Dolejsi) Stedronsky.  On October 9th, 1965 in Belton, MO she married Willard Sheperd Morris who preceded her in death on September 16, 1966.Alice worked as a bondsman for...

Barbara Jean Trelow, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home.She was born June 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of James Leonard and Dorothy Frances (Edwards) Rittman.  On June 10, 1956, at the home of her parents, she married Charles L. “Roy” Trelow who preceded her in death on October 2, 2004.Barbara enjoyed...

Frank Rodney Ellis, 97, of Smithton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born September 19, 1921, in Sedalia, son of Robert Byron and Georgia (Rayburn) Ellis. He was a 1939 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and was a 60 minute player on the varsity football team playing both offense and defense.  He was shy...

Samuel James McClasky, 72, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home.He was born May 15, 1947 in Atchison, KS, a son of James Henry and Mary Leona (Boydston) McClasky.  On October 23, 2004 in Boonville, MO, he married Pamela G. McClasky, who survives of the home.Samuel honorably served in the United States Army during the...

Elza Lee Walker, Sr., 76, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born September 7, 1942 in Flat Hollow, KY, a son of Robert and Mary (Simmons) Walker.  On December 3, 2006 in Sedalia, MO, he married Gail A. Morrison who survives of the home.Elza honorably served in the United States Army. ...

Thelma F. “Sue” Turner, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at her home.She was born July 4, 1940, in Jamestown, daughter of Clarence Lee Comfort Sr. and Jewell Dean (Hampton) Comfort.On July 29, 1956, in Sedalia, she married James W. Turner Jr., who died February 12, 2015.Sue’s life revolved around her family. She was a wonderful...

Evangeline Pansy Jackson, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Sweet Springs Villa.She was born October 1, 1946, in Sedalia, daughter of James Sylvester and Bessie Ella Jackson.Survivors include a daughter, Yvetta Jackson, of Kansas City; and two grandchildren, Precious and Kent Cline.No services are planned at this time.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Seth William Howe-Cunningham, newborn son of William Isaac Howe and Jadah Alexyss McKensi Palmer, passed away at 3:12 p.m. June 17, 2019, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He was born with Anencephaly, a fatal form of Spina Bifida affecting the skull and brain.He was born at 12:49 p.m. June 13, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia....

Grace A. Branaugh, 90, formerly of Stover, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.She was born December 1, 1928 in Chula, MO, a daughter of Robert Lee and Neva (Trumbo) Billings.  On September 13, 1952 in Yankton, SD, she married Walter Branaugh who preceded her in death on November 8, 2009.Grace attended First United...

Betty Lou Rehmer, 87, of Sedalia, formerly of Otterville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Tipton Oak Manor.She was born October 29, 1931, in Sedalia, daughter of John and Launa Frances (Cole) Sprinkle.On February 23, 1952, in Otterville, she married Leo E. Rehmer, who preceded her in death on July 13, 2007.Betty was primarily a homemaker, but over the...

Pearl Detta Ross, 97, of La Monte, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.She was born March 25, 1922, in Milan, MO, a daughter of Marshall James and Detta Pearl (Bowers) Hall.On January 15, 1936, in Kansas City, KS, she married John Aaron Ross, who preceded her in death on March 23,...

Waunita Mae Lovercamp, 95, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt. Vernon, MO.She was born October 26, 1923, in Maysville, MO, daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Bird) Davis.On June 1, 1947, in Sweet Springs, she married Frederick Lovercamp, who died August 5, 2006.Waunita graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in...

RaeDene Teiberis, 68, of Otterville, passed away June 7, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.She was born December 24, 1951, in Ogden, UT, daughter of Ray “Arnold” and Beryl Nielsen.On February 4, 1972, in Evanston, WY, she married Scott D. Teiberis, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2019.RaeDene was a homemaker. She loved gardening, shopping, playing...

Sharon Virginia Harter, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born August 11, 1945, in Greeley, CO, daughter of Harold B. and Bessie Channel.Sharon worked for the Kansas City Star. She enjoyed quilting and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Sugar Creek.Surviving are her husband of...

Larry David Walter, 64, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2019, en route to University Hospital in Columbia – a trip he had made countless times over the past three decades.  Having endured years of dialysis, two kidney transplants, at least 14 heart attacks, cardiac arrest, open heart surgery, and cancer, Larry finally exhausted his body’s limits. ...