Obituaries

Betty Bob Scotten Jones died peacefully on April 10, 2018 in Sedalia, Mo.  She loved her family, cherished her friends, thrived in her community and was thankful for the life she was able to lead. She will be missed.She was born on March 6, 1924, the daughter of Peter V. and Lula Ficken Scotten and lived in Sedalia and Pettis...

Mary J. Sandy, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Four Seasons Living Center.She was born May 5, 1919, in Sedalia, daughter of Jesse M. Hodler and Jenny Mae (Swisher) Hodler.On September 4, 1943, in Sedalia, she was married to Ray Lewis Sandy.Mary worked for Consumer’s Market as a cook and in the bakery for many years....

Gary Wayne Moore, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, at his home.He was born July 6, 1952, in Sedalia, son of Dee Moore and Shirley Mae (Donath) Moore.Gary was liked by everyone. He never knew a stranger and was always concerned about others. His hobbies included listening to music of all kinds, playing on the computer,...

Susan Ann Horscroft, 65, of Sedalia, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her home.No services are planned.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Joyce N. Diotte, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at her home.She was born March 22, 1926, in Saline County, MO, the daughter of Durward and Venton Elsea Venable.On December 16, 1943, in Sedalia, she married George Diotte, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2008.Mrs. Diotte was primarily a homemaker, but had worked for a...

Randy C. Kreager, 65, of Sedalia, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.A celebration and memorial of his life will be on his Facebook page along with further information.Cremation arrangements were in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Tammy Sue Cree Price, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born August 11, 1964, in Sedalia, daughter of Norman and Elva (Wills) Cree.On March 30, 1996, in Sedalia, she was married to Alan C. Price.Tammy was a loving, caring and generous person who had a heart of gold. Her positivity was...

Valentina P. Dudkina, 76, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at her home.A service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, at First Slavic Baptist Church of Sedalia, 29636 S. Grand Ave. in Sedalia.Another service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Heckart Funeral Home, followed by burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Danny Harrison Cope, 69, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 6, 1948, in Joplin, son of Harry Harrison Cope and Virginia (Dugan) Cope.On April 15, 1978, in Sedalia, he was married to Mary K. English.Dan worked as a movie theater manager for many years. He rode, broke and trained horses and...

Julie, “Nana” Rudisill, age 102, passed peacefully in her sleep at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center, March 15, 2018. She will be missed by her dear neighbors, friends, and family.She is fondly remembered for her love of “chatting about Ohio”, working in her backyard with her flowers, and feeding any and all birds within flying distance. Julia had a full life...

Harold Bennett Mullins, 80, of Sedalia, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home.He was born April 30, 1937, in Saline County, son of Earl Eison Mullins and Viola Mae (Smith) Mullins.Harold worked for Central Missouri Foods for several years and then built pole barns for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and sitting on his porch. He...

Helen P. “Penny” Williams, 78, of Green Ridge, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her home.She was born February 1, 1940, in Pettis County, daughter of John William Sublett and Maleta (Nieburger) Sublett.On July 2, 1966, in Sedalia, she was married to Jerry W. Williams.Penny graduated from Cole Camp High School in 1958. She worked at Walmart for 20 years....

Walter Lee Coffman, 60, of Sedalia, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his home.He was born August 12, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Raymond Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Cox) Coffman.Waldo worked for the City of Sedalia in the street and alley department.Surviving is a brother, Richard Coffman, of Sedalia.He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters,...

Charlene Margaret Ehlers, 84, of Sedalia, formerly of Belton, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born August 23, 1933, in Pettis County, daughter of Ulrey Seburn and Nannie Bell (Anderson) Eye.On April 15, 1956, in Stover, she was married to Norbert Herman Ehlers, who preceded her in death.Mrs. Ehlers worked as a seamstress...

Edward Waldo Cook, 90, of Sedalia, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 20, 1927, in Lamar, son of Herman W. and Grace M. (Yeager) Cook, who preceded him in death. On December 22, 1945, in Sedalia, he married Ruth Anne Berry.Mr. Cook served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He...

Freda May Whittlesey, age 84, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, after a short illness.Freda was born July 2, 1933, to Marion and Gladys Tanner of Stover, MO.She was an LPN and spent her life caring for others.She is survived by a daughter, Diana Earl and husband Michael of Springfield, MO; a son Steve Weems and wife Trisha of Anderson,...

Mark Dwain McDonald, 59, of Sedalia, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.He was born March 23, 1958, in Sedalia, to William “Bill” Armstrong and Deloris (Knoles) Allen. He was raised by his adoptive parents, John and Audrey McDonald.Mark worked for 35 years at Sedalia Outdoor Sports. He knew everything there was to know about fishing and...

Mary Oleta Dawson, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at her sister’s home in Sedalia, surrounded by her family.She was born March 25, 1954, in Sedalia, daughter of Roy C. and Oleta B. (Skaggs) Miller.On October 10, 1981, in Sedalia, she was married to Robert E. Dawson.Mary worked for Starline Brass for twenty years. She was baptized...

Charles Edward Meadows Jr. of Sedalia, passed away March 4, 2018, at his son’s home in Richmond, MO, surrounded by family. Mr. Meadows was born December 26, 1936, in Hermitage, MO, the son of Emmett E. and Bulah E. (Casey) Meadows.On October 25, 1980, he was married to Judith (Judy) K. Randall in Sedalia, MO. Charles was a proud veteran...

Larry R. Burford passed away at his home in Lebanon, MO, on March 1, 2018, at the age of 80. Larry is predeceased by his parents, George and Lena Burford; a brother, Keith; two sons, Mike and Dale; grandson, Travis; and wife, Peggy.Larry is survived by his daughter, Teresa Payne; grandsons, Shane McDermott, and Joshua McDermott and his wife Leia,...