Obituaries

Joe J. Scroggins, Jr.Joe Jarrett Scroggins, Jr., 79, of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home.He was born August 27, 1937, in Benton, TN, the son of Joe Scroggins Sr. and Maggie Bridges Scroggins.On February 3, 1990, in Warsaw, he was married to Peggy L. Thompson.Joe served eight years in the Navy Reserves. He worked for 27...

Lorine L. AustinLorine Lee Austin, 72, of Sedalia, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her home.Lorine was born on January 30, 1945, in Sedalia, daughter of Carl and Pearl Heuerman.Lorine attended school in Sedalia elementary through high school. Her places of employment were Lamy’s, Nu-Way Café, Maxine’s, Rest Haven, Sedalia Senior Center, Alibi In, Tyson’s and Wheel-In Drive-In.She...

Lester Roy Hostetler was born October 16, 1927, at Shelbyville, IL.He was married April 9, 1950, to Magdalena Catherine Hostetler. To this union was born five sons and five daughters: Larry and wife Susie of Ravendar Springs, AR, Darlene, Mrs. Douglas Christner, of Warm Springs, AR, Raymond and wife Ruth Ann, of Pocahontas, AR, Marvin and wife Viola, of Otterville,...

Robert Douglas “Doug” HayworthRobert Douglas “Doug” Hayworth, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday morning, July 1, 2017, at his sister’s home near Florence surrounded by his family, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer found in May.He was born September 17, 1963, in Sedalia, son of Robert Eugene “Bob” Hayworth and Florence F. Lindsay Hayworth.Doug graduated from Smithton...

Lois E. (Young) Reichel Trimnal, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home in Floresville, TX on Monday, June 26, 2017. She was born on September 4, 1923 in Sedalia, MO to Laura Bell (Berry) and Harry Young.A dedicated and hard worker, her career in Civil Service began as one of the first employees at Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster,...

Mary Agnes Ellison, 83, passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2017, in the loving arms of her son, Randy Ellison.Mary was born in Sedalia, at her Aunt Eula Wade’s home on April 13, 1934, to Willa and Vincil Fry. She was the second child of three born to the Fry family. Mary was raised in Otterville, Missouri. She graduated salutatorian...

Dale Adolph Anderson, 86, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017, at his home.He was born May 27, 1931, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the son of Adolph Herman Anderson and Paulina Spitzer Anderson.He was united in marriage to Marilyn Smith on May 7, 1953, in Sedalia.Dale was a 1949 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served in the...

In Loving MemoryDixie Voncille HarrisDixie Voncille Harris, 80, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2017, at her home.She was born on December 12, 1936, daughter of Kenneth and Gertrude Lee in Maryville, Missouri.Dixie worked as a civil servant for the Marine Corps. She later worked at Walmart and in admissions for the Missouri State Fair.She was a...

June D. SattlerJune D. Sattler, 92, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Sedalia.She was born on June 27, 1924 to Bernard and Catherine (Clark) Finley of Chicago, IL. June married William LeRoy Sattler on August 23, 1941, in Clayton, MO. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1976. Also preceding her in death was her...

Mildred Lee Stilfield, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born on May 19, 1923, in Bunceton, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer and Mayme Strine.On August 5, 1947, she was united in marriage to Charles Stilfield in Maysville, Missouri.Mildred was a member of the Parkview Christian Church. She was also a...

Doris H. Mathewson, wife of Jim Mathewson, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born in Sedalia, the daughter of Carl Mattox and Nora Olive (Clark) Mattox.On December 20, 1965, in Miami, OK, she was united in marriage to James L. Mathewson.Mrs. Mathewson was a member of First Christian Church. She was involved in a...

Gilbert Ray Campbell, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City,He was born on January 12, 1933, in the Green Ridge area, the son of Stirley Ray Campbell and Mabel Louise Butcher Campbell.On December 1, 1962, in St. Joe, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Emma Dell Huskey.Gil worked for 35...

In Loving MemoryJohn C. Brazos, M.D.Dr. John C. Brazos, of Sedalia, died on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.He was born July 31, 1920 in Westville, Illinois, son of immigrant Lithuanian parents, Anna and Joseph Brazus. Although they both came to America not speaking English, they succeeded in achieving citizenship. His father supported...

Donald K. PotterDonald Kay Potter, 82, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 27, 1934, in Sedalia, the son of Orson A. and Frances M. Shine Potter.He was united in marriage to Patsy Caroline Young on July 3, 1956, in Sedalia.Donald was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Mildred Lorene BottcherMildred Lorene (Baker) Bottcher, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born May 4, 1921, in California, Missouri, the daughter of George Bryron and Prudence Pearl Griffin Baker.She has lived in Sedalia since 1923. She was married to Clarence Harold Bottcher on December 11, 1937, who preceded her in...

Dr. Donald E. HicksDr. Donald Eugene Hicks, 61, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 8, 2017.He was born on June 13, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, son of Robert Franklin Hicks and Mary Ellen (Rushing) Hicks.Don graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1982 and practiced dentistry in Sedalia for over 30 years. He loved his...

Jane Louise Minars, 77, of Inverness, FL, formerly of Sedalia, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home.She was born the daughter of Elvin and Irene Fleming on July 25, 1937.On July 10, 1963 she was united in marriage to Charles Minars in St. Louis.Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Heckart Funeral Home.Visitation will be...

Charles Weston CramCharles Weston Cram, 85, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center on June 7, 2017.He was born in Lohrville, Calhoun County, Iowa on May 5, 1932, the son of Carroll J. and Naomi Grace (Cain) Cram. He grew up on farms in Lohrville and Corwith, Iowa. The latter farm was owned by his father.On...

Lillie Mae Hieronymus, 84, of Longwood, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at I-70 Medical Center in Sweet Springs.Lillie was born on March 28, 1933, in Sedalia, the daughter of Garland and Laura (Zumalt) Anderson.On March 28, 1954, in Henry County, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Samuel Hieronymus, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2009.Lillie was...

Amy H. McMellen, 95, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, formerly of Sedalia and Marshall, passed away May 29, 2017, in Ohio.She was born on January 9, 1922 in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph M. and Edith A. Burkett Holloway.In Sedalia, on December 12, 1940, she was united in marriage to William E. McMellen I, who preceded her on March 31,...