Obituaries

Mr. Tommie F. Klein died peacefully at his daughter’s home in La Monte on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the age of 90.Mr. Klein is survived by his three children, Elva Mae Smith (Kenneth), of La Monte, Tommie “Bud” Klein (Loretta) and Andy Klein (Diane), both of Sedalia; as well as a brother, Claude Klein (Arlene) of Hale, MO and...

Deborah Jean Phillips, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born March 11, 1955, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Elbert J. “Bud” and Dora Lee Twyman Phillips.Debbie worked as a printer for Inter-State Studio for 27 years.She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and had a deep and abiding...

Charles H. “Charlie” Salmons, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born February 19, 1936, in Sedalia, the son of Kirtley W. and Goldie Stout Salmons.He was united in marriage to Juanita M. Metscher, on November 23, 1958, in Sedalia.Mr. Salmons served honorably in the United States Army. He...

Edward John Mau, Jr., 46, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born January 29, 1970, in Whiteman AFB, son of Edward John Mau and Marsha Kay Morlock Mau, who preceded him in death.Surviving are his sister, Shelia Bigras, of Corvallis, OR; and his brother, Michael Mau, of Springfield, OR.No services are planned.Cremation...

Senior Airman Chase Allen Gibson, 23, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.He was born October 18, 1993, in Columbia, son of Rodney Gibson and Sunny Miera Klein.Chase was a 2012 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, where he was involved in soccer, show choir, JROTC and tennis.After high school he worked for...

Dian Mae Potter, 69, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Dian was born August 12, 1947, in Sedalia, the daughter of Lloyd Richard and Lula Mae Glenn Aldrich.She was united in marriage to Raymond G. “Gary” Potter on May 15, 1966, in Sedalia.Dian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Lois Elaine Raabe, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born January 2, 1928 in Stanton, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Ruby Kenny Schultz.On May 18, 1947, in Stanton, Nebraska, she married Dennis R. Raabe, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2012.Lois retired from Town and Country Shoes. She...

Margaret Elizabeth Whitcomb, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday evening, November 8, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born October 20, 1922, in Carrollton, daughter of Clayborn Austin and Hazel Maple White Winfrey.On December 22, 1941, in St. Joseph, she was married to Edward Lee “Buck” Whitcomb, who preceded her in death on January 29, 1964.Mrs. Whitcomb worked as...

Herbert G. Buscha, Jr., 60, of Sedalia, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church Celebration Center.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Stacie Renae Reynolds, 41, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, November 6, 2016.She was born July 13, 1975, in Sedalia, daughter of Daniel L. and Martha S. “Marsue” Taylor Bachtel.On April 23, 2005, in Ashland, she married Jeremiah David Reynolds.Stacie was a 1993 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and earned a B.S. in Business Administration...

Woodrow Wilson Simons, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at his home.He was born August 31, 1955, in Sedalia, son of Woodrow Wilson and Mary E. Hoover Simons.Woody owned and operated Simons Trash Service. Outside of work, he enjoyed going to auctions and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews.Surviving are four...

Justin Bradley O’Bannon, 24, of Sedalia, passed away October 28, 2016, at his home.He was born July 29, 1992, in Sedalia, the son of Kevin Dale and Michelle Musgrave O’Bannon.Justin married Kyndal Wolfe on June 25, 2016, in Sedalia.He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 2011 and attended State Fair Community College. Justin was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian...

Arsene Vincent “Bill” Cote, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas.He was born April 18, 1928, in Stevens, South Dakota, son of Meddie and Emma Rose Girard Cote.Mr. Cote grew up in Poncha, Nebraska on a farm. He was a 1948 graduate of Poncha High School and earned an A.A. in Business...

Rex L Cox, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 5th, 2016, at a trap shoot in Sedalia, MO, doing what he loved.After High School Rex served in the US Air Force as a crew chief in Labrador. Returning home he began drag racing as a part of Cox & Daniel Racing. In 1969 he won 7 out...

Michael Lee Stotts, Jr., 42, of Smithton, was born June 12, 1974, son of Michael L. Stotts, Sr. and Diana K. DuRoche Stotts Beaman, in Sedalia. He passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at his home.“Mikey” as he was affectionately known to all, married Chasatee LaNae Hart, January 19, 1995. To that union four children were born, Michael Lee Stotts,...

Sharyn Ann Weaver, 68, of St. Charles, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Windsor Estates in St. Charles.Private services will be held.Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Robert Lyle Williams II, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home.He was born January 27th, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Robert Lyle Williams and Mary Louise Dey Williams.On June 7th, 1980, in Indianola, Iowa, he married JoAnn Stastny, of Indianola, Iowa who survives of the home.Bob was a hardworking man devoted to his...

Beverly May Morris, 84, of Sedalia, passed awaySaturdayafternoon,October 1, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born February 15, 1932, in Marshall, daughter of Ollie and Winona Sublette. On October 22, 1949, in Harrison, AR, she was married to Jerry A. “Bob” Morris Sr., who survives of the home.She was a member of First Baptist Church.Also surviving are two sons,...

Julia A. Hathaway, 67, of La Monte, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.She was born February 6, 1949, in Sedalia, daughter of Charles A.M. and Agnes A. Hall Lee. On November 24, 1965, in Sedalia, she was married to Michael E. Hathaway, who died in 1995.She was a member of the Jehovah’s...

Lloyd M. McDowell, 91, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home  in Cole Camp.He was born February 28, 1925, in Camden County, MO, the son of George W. and Grace Mansfield McDowell.Mr. McDowell served in the Regimental Headquarters, 289th Regiment, 75th Division during World War II. His division served in three campaigns, though he was...