Obituaries

John W. ArnestJohn William Arnest, son of Charles S and Mary Eisenhart Arnest, died suddenly at home in Warsaw on 3 December 2017.He was born at Bothwell Hospital on 6 February 1947 and raised in Sedalia. John attended Broadway Elementary and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School (SC) in 1965. At SC he was elected Junior and then Senior High School...

Carla Sue HendersonCarla Sue Henderson, 64, of Otterville, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at University of Missouri Hospital in ColumbiaShe was born February 8, 1953, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gilbert Ray Campbell and Marlayne (Close) Beemer.Carla was a lover of animals. She enjoyed dancing and singing, and was also a talented seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with...

Ellis W. MallardEllis Warren Mallard passed on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Research Medical Center, after complications resulting from a broken hip. He was ninety years old.Ellis was born on September 9, 1927, in Charity, MO. His parents were George and Bessie Mallard. He was one of eleven children. He graduated from Charity High School. Ellis was in the Army...

Pamela Jean DavisPamela Jean Davis, 64, of Florence, MO, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, after a prolonged illness.Pamela was born on July 7, 1953, in Tuscaloosa, AL, the daughter of Edgar O. and Bonnie Sue Wyatt.On May 6, 1973, in Tuscaloosa, Pam was united to marriage to John M. Davis, who survives of the home.Pam worked as a nurse....

Warren Ray Lewis, 83, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Warren was born on November 3, 1934, son of Raymond Henry Lewis and Hazel Elizabeth Cramer Lewis.On August 25, 1956, in Otterville, he was united in marriage to Darlene Gochenour, who preceded him in death on August 3, 2017.Warren was a graduate of Smith-Cotton...

Rosie Evalena Garrigus Farris Carver, 92, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at I-70 Community Hospital in Sweet Springs.She was born May 2, 1925, in Reed Springs, MO, the daughter of Jessie Thomas Garrigus and Dora Fuller Carver. In March 1933, she was adopted by Dell and Lizzie Farris.On December 27, 1941, in Sedalia, she was married to...

Frederick Noble Gardner, 55, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at his home.He was born August 22, 1962, in California, the son of Frederick Gardner and Ella Elizabeth Dedrick Gardner.Freddie was a truck driver before retirement, a job he enjoyed very much. He also enjoyed fishing, drawing, barbecuing and spending time with his grandkids. He was a joy...

Thomas Martin Biggs, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his home.He was born August 29, 1928, in Nelson, son of Clarence Biggs and Anna Elizabeth Caton Biggs.On October 20, 1946, in Sedalia, he was married to Gladys Lorene West, who survives of the home.Mr. Biggs worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline until he retired. He was a...

Marvin E. Harrelson Sr., 92, of Sedalia, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.He was born August 3, 1925, in Fallett, TX, son of Rich and Otha (Elam) Harrelson.On February 4, 1948, he married Vonda Cunningham in Davenport, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 1981.He then in 1989 married Ruth Horn in...

Jo Ann Waters, 86, of Kansas City, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Kingswood Senior Living Community in Kansas City.She was born July 24, 1931, in Sedalia, daughter of Frank Joe and Dorothy Maude (Sumners) Summers.On December 24, 1950, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Ralph Lloyd Waters, who survives.  She is survived by her sisters, Katy...

Clara Mae Reno, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born February 4, 1931, in Longwood, the daughter of Joseph R. Curry and Clara Y. Chaney Curry.On December 4, 1948, in Texas, she was married to Billie Joe McKinzie. They divorced in 1962.On March 6, 1963, she was married to Herman Paul...

Dennis Wayne Albrecht, 68, of Norborne, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born February 5, 1949, in Carrollton, son of Glenn and Judy Albrecht.On November 1, 2017, in Sedalia, he was married to Mary L. Waters Green.Dennis was a 1967 graduate of Norborne High School and a 1972 graduate of Central Missouri...

Lucille Burns Lewis, 95 was born September 4, 1922, in Platte County, Missouri to Robert S. and Abbie (Layton) Burns.  She passed away November 6,2017, at Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia, MO.Lucille attended school at Weston, graduating from high school in 1940.  She received a B.S. Degree from Northwest Missouri State University and taught school in Platte County for...

John C. Wagenknecht never met a stranger. He couldn’t help it. He always found good in every person he encountered on life’s journey. To provide exercise after an early heart attack, from age 50-77, John roller skated several times every week. John raised an entire generation of young people as “Pops” at the roller skating rink. He taught many a...

Linda Lou Fry, 76, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.She was born May 12, 1941, in Otterville, daughter of Arthur and Maude (Thomas) Brodersen.On June 24, 1959, in Otterville, she was married to the love of her life, J.D. Fry for 49 years until his passing on December 8, 2008.Linda first became...

Robert William Cunningham, 92, of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.He was born September 9, 1925, in Sweet Springs, the son of Homer William Cunningham and Sarah Kathryn Johnson Cunningham.Bob served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II.On September 17, 1949, in Sedalia, he was married to Mary Isabelle Ison,...

Carl D. Zimmerman, 87, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Tipton Oak Manor.Graveside services will be held in December.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Mildred L. Ashbrook, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.Mildred was born on May 30, 1930, in Cole Camp, the daughter of Albert and Mathilda Brockschmidt.On May 11, 1954, in Jackson, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Homer Grant Ashbrook, who preceded her in death.Mildred was a member of Katy Park...

Lonny Dean Pottorff, 59, of Gravois Mills, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home.He was born December 28, 1957, in Gardenia, CA, the son of Calvin Pottorff and Barbara (Mann) Groves.Lonny served his country in the U.S. Navy and National Guard Reserves.He enjoyed playing cards and lottery scratchers. He wrote poems and used to make jewelry. He will be...

Riley Clinton Worthy Jr.Riley Clinton Worthy Jr., 84, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at his home.Riley was born on December 21, 1933, in De Leon, TX, the son of Riley Clinton Worthy Sr. and Inez Webb Worthy.On March 21, 1957, in Houston, TX, he was united in marriage to Dianne Peterson, who survives.Mr. Worthy was a...