Obituaries

Ronald Hershman Prall, 73, of Clinton, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at his home.He was born February 22, 1944, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, son of Russell Hershman Prall and Opal Elizabeth Wolf Prall, who preceded him in death.Ronnie worked as a sheet metal worker for Local No. 2. He enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, boating or building portable docks....

William Gene “Billy” Bishop, Jr., 46, of Clifton City, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at his home.He was born April 27, 1971, in Cooper County, son of William Gene Bishop and Norma Jean (Argenbright) Bishop.Billy had a great sense of humor and liked to have a good time. He was a very caring man and was always taking care of...

Leo Jackson Wolfe, 86, of Sedalia, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.He was born July 19, 1931, in Warsaw, son of Amos Jackson Wolfe and Maude (Thomas) Wolfe.On May 11, 1963, in Sedalia, he was married to Jean Elizabeth (Keele), who preceded him in death on October 19, 2000.Leo will be remembered as...

Evdokia Tanassienko, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Lyubov Garnik.She was born January 27, 1929, in Ukraine, to Egnatiy and Proskovya Mishuk. She married Nikolay Tanassienko and had 2 sons and 3 daughters, Viktor, Peter, Galina, Anna, and Lyubov.She is survived by her 2 daughters Anna and Lyubov and by...

Edward Werner Roll, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at his home.He was born June 10, 1957, in Terrytown, NY, son of Edward Paul and Inge Hulda (Rhoade) Roll.On May 21, 1989, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was married to Renee (Noble).Ed worked in construction. He enjoyed working in his yard, listening to music and watching TV,...

Gary Lewis Pate, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born September 19, 1949, in Sedalia, the son of William Lewis Pate and Doris Juanita Ulmer Pate.Gary was a hard worker and worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed motorcycles, racing, sitting in his shop and having a good time. He was...

Sandra Ann Kerns, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 28, 1937, in Calhoun, daughter of Herbert and Mary (Duvall) Houston.On June 10, 1955, in Sedalia, she was married to Floyd Daniel Kerns, who preceded her in death on October 22, 2017.Mrs. Kerns retired from Rival Manufacturing. She was a...

William (Bill) Kenneth Leicher, 87, of Sedalia, MO, passed peacefully to his heavenly home, Friday, January 26, 2018, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born April 16, 1930, in Hughesville, MO. The son of Otto William Leicher and Clara Kraft Leicher.He attended Smelser grade school and graduated from Hughesville High School in 1948. He served honorably in...

Frank Sellers, 98, of Sedalia, died Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.He was born September 15, 1919, in Blue Lick, Saline County, MO, the son of Charles McElroy Sellers Jr. and Blanch May Walker Sellers.On February 10, 1944, at the Fifth Street Methodist Church in Sedalia, he was married to Mary Margaret Dilthey, who...

Dawn Kimberly Compton, 56, of Windsor, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.She was born February 6, 1961, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles Edward Dial and June Knox Dial.On November 18, 1984, in Sedalia, she was married to Dwayne A. Compton.Dawn owned and operated The Kid Konnection daycare and preschool for 27 years. She...

Larry Gene Yokum, 53, of La Monte, died Friday, January 26, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born December 28, 1964, in Kansas City, the son of Lewis Fenton Yokum Jr. and Betty Louise Bass.Larry enjoyed reading, art, fishing, watching NASCAR, and his cat, Tink. He will be remembered for being hilarious, easy going, and for his caring nature.Surviving...

Merle L. Kettle, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born February 28, 1930, in Parsons, KS, the son of Herman and Velma (Clary) Kettle.Mr. Kettle served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was an Electrician First Class on the USS Jason, serving from 1948 to 1952.On January...

LaDonna R. Allen, 76, of Sedalia, formerly of Salina, KS, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at her home.She was born January 24, 1941, in Beloit, KS, daughter of William Albert Fuller and Izetta Louise Gaston Fuller.On February 14, 1959, in Salina, KS, she was married to Clarence Ollan Allen, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2017.As Clarence...

Gary J. Gertz, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), 69, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Wakefield, MI, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at his home.He was born August 27, 1948, in Ironwood, MI, son of Clifford T. Gertz and Jeanne (Chouinard) Gertz, who preceded him in death.On August 8, 1970, in Cambria, CA, he was married to Anne M. Dawson.Gary graduated...

Robert Earl “Butch” Hayes, 71, of Windsor MO passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Wednesday January 17, 2018 with his loving companion by his side.Butch was born February 3, 1946, in Moberly MO, the only child of Marvin and Mary (Minor) Hayes. He graduated from high school in Moberly in 1964. He was a lifelong cattleman...

Gloria Jean French, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home.She was born July 3, 1941, in Clinton, the daughter of Ira William Hook and Eula Mae (Houk) Hook.On August 18, 1960, in Marshall, she was married to Ira William “Bill” French, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 2001.Gloria was an anchor for her...

Heather Marie McClellan, 34, of Sedalia, died Sunday, January 14, 2018.No services are planned at this time.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Michael Kelly Dore, 71, of Carthage, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Sedalia.He was born March 5, 1946, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Lee Dore and Ruby VanRiper Dore.Michael was a caring and generous person. He always tried to make you laugh with his joking nature. He was a hard worker and spent most...

Pauline Marie Turner, 96, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City with family by her side. Her “bed” was finally ready “up there.”She was born March 15, 1921, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Chalmer Holcomb and Thyra Heed Holcomb.Pauline and Charles met on a blind date on New Year’s...

Jody Franklin, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.She was born July 12, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Joseph H. Franklin and Ina Locks Franklin, who preceded her in death.Jody worked for many years at the Ewing Vocational Center. She enjoyed playing games on her tablet, watching TV and playing with...