Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Willard Leo Barnett, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at his home.He was born July 27, 1935, in Lutie, MO, the son of Emory Oscar Barnett and Vonnie Shirley Friend Barnett.On February 14, 1952, in Mountain Home, AR, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Audrey Lorene Lewis.Willard worked many jobs which included building dams, farming and...

Ryan W. CunninghamRyan William Cunningham, 34, of Oxnard, CA, formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, while on vacation in Mexico.He was born July 1, 1983, in Sedalia, MO, son of Rick and Dawn (Griffin) Cunningham.Ryan was a 2001 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2005 graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a...

Oliver Wayne “O.W.” MangelsOliver Wayne “O.W.” Mangels, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Warsaw Health and Rehab.He was born October 31, 1922, in Wichita, KS, the son of Irvin and Ruby (Hicklin) Mangels.On December 25, 1942, in Wichita, he was united in marriage to Mildred Irene (Larimer) Mangels, who preceded him in death on April 19,...

Harold Curtis Jones, 83, of Sedalia, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.He was born September 7, 1934, in McCredie, MO, the son of Harold C. Jones Sr. and Blanche Reed Jones.Harold was a 1952 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his military service he...

Bernice M. EnnisBernice Margaret Ennis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born in St. Louis on January 11, 1936, the daughter of William and Catherine Hoppmann.On January 8, 1955, in St. Louis, she was married to Johnnie W. Ennis, who survives of the home.Bernice was Catholic and was a member of...

Helen D. PrengerHelen D. Prenger, 98, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 22, 1919, in Miller County, the daughter of Hugh and Dellie (Geir) Nibert.In 1949, she was married to Norbert “Bud” Prenger, who died in 1985.Helen was a Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed playing piano...

James J. Byrnes, Sr.James Joseph Byrnes Sr., 70, of Warrensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.He was born September 15, 1947, in New York City, the son of William and Eleanore Byrnes.On October 27, 1969, in Rockville, Maryland, he was married to Linda Ann Little.James proudly served his country in the...

John Mansfield Hieronymus, 74, of Stockton, died Friday, December 29, 2017, in Springfield.He was born March 1, 1943, in Marshall, son of John D. and Lena M. Hieronymus.John worked for many years at Delta Airlines. He was a Mason. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being a part of the Tall Club.Survivors include his nieces, Marianne (Campbell) Murphy and her...