Obituaries

Alfredo “Fred” Lara, 55, of Sedalia, lost his battle Thursday, September 22, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia during extensive neurosurgery for a brain tumor.He was born December 23, 1960, in El Paso, TX, son of Aurelio “Frank” Lara and Mary Pacheco Lara.Fred worked as a diesel mechanic in El Paso for 18 years. He had worked several...

Samuel E. Boyle, 87, of Sedalia, died Friday, September 23, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born October 12, 1928, in Sedalia, son of Samuel E. and Fay Wilks Boyle.As a child, Sam spent his summers with his grandparents in Sedalia. His grandfather, Alonzo Wilks,  served as Mayor of Sedalia in the early 1940s.Sam attended high school at Morgan...

Yvonne Jeannette Jaeger Werner, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at Winchester Meadows.She was born December 26, 1922, in Truman, Minnesota, daughter of Martin J. and Lettie Peterson Helvig.On June 7, 1942, she married Gerhardt Carl Jaeger, who preceded her in death on March 14, 1971.On May 8, 1977, she married Robert Albert Werner, who preceded her...

Rick Allen Cunningham, 59, of Hughesville, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Sweet Springs Villa.He was born October 25, 1956, in St. Louis, son of Robert William and Mary Isabelle Ison Cunningham.On August 4, 1979, in Smithton, he was united in marriage to Dawn Griffin.Rick was a member of First Christian Church. He was a member of Sedalia Lodge...

John Ashpey Couchman, 77, of Green Ridge, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.He was born on June 21, 1939, in Marion, IN, the son of Charles and Minnie Jane Goodpasture Couchman, who preceded him in death.John was united in marriage to Thelma Ethel Hollingsworth on June 18, 1957, in Platte City. She passed away...

Frank Lee Fowler “Junior”, 87, of Sedalia, joined his Lord Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. Frank was born on March 31, 1929 in Saline County, MO the second son of Frank Lee and Ruby Edna (Martin) Fowler, who preceded him in death.On December 20, 1949 in Sedalia, Frank was joined in marriage with...

Everette Allen Bohrer, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.He was born March 21, 1947, in Craig, CO, son of Everette Merle and Esther Mae Hoggatt Bohrer.Everette worked as a field mechanic in coal mines. He had also worked as a police officer.He was a devout Christian and was a...

Clarence Levi Shrock, 82, of Smithton, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, at Olive Hill Amish-Mennonite Church.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Olive Hill Amish-Mennonite School.Burial will be in the church cemetery.Arrangements are under the...

Richard Smith, 83, of Cole Camp, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Heckart Funeral Home.

Juanita Williams, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Friday morning, August 19, 2016, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born June 13, 1924, in Shackleford, daughter of Walter and Iva Mae Holden Murphy.Juanita worked for Swift’s, Sedalia Drug, Crown Drug and Bards. She enjoyed visiting with friends and cooking, and was well known for her fried chicken. Most of all...

Donald Glenn Gochenour, 84, of Otterville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born April 22, 1932, in Jefferson City, son of Earl H. and Edith L. Speaker Gochenour.On September 21, 1957, he was married to Mary Collyott, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2000.Don graduated from Otterville High School in 1950. He...

Elva Elizabeth Lewis, 88, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at her home.She was born August 26, 1927, in Bozeman, Montana, daughter of Charles Victor and Russie Claudia Mae Morris Huddleston.On July 16, 1950, at Georgetown United Methodist Church, she was married to Donald Kenneth Lewis, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2014.Elva moved to Georgetown...

Charles Morris Huddleston, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living in Shawnee, KS.He was born November 19, 1919, in Livingston, MT, son of Charles Victor and Russie Morris Huddleston. On April 24, 1949, in Sedalia, he married Dorothy Glee Huddleston, who preceded him in death on February 22, 2014.Mr. Huddleston retired as Vice-President...

Franklin Conn Dowdy, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.He was born September 10, 1925, in Sedalia, son of Russell and Dorothea (Kaler) Dowdy. On August 28, 1998, in Eureka Springs, AR, he was married to Dessie Ann (Belsha) Schroeder, who survives of the home.Frank worked for Sedalia Typewriter Company, selling...

John Ernest Conrad, 79, of Sedalia, formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born May 31, 1937, in Kansas City, son of Lawrence Herman and Marguerite (Smith) Conrad.Surviving are a sister, Mary Ellen Swanson; two nieces and one nephew.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.No services are planned.Cremation...

Larry Ray Crawford, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born March 3, 1944, in Springfield, MO.Mr. Crawford worked for Montgomery Ward and later in sales at the Sedalia Democrat. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a family man and enjoyed jogging, especially at Jenny Jaynes Stadium....

Barbara Joan Silvey, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born July 29, 1930, in Kansas City, daughter of Ernest and Juanita Kent Fuqua.In 1948, she married Clarence “Edgar” Silvey, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2009.Barbara enjoyed watching football, and the Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs. Her...

Ellen J. Brosch, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City.She was born April 21, 1928, in Sedalia, daughter of Arthur and Carrie (Neitzert) Ford. On August 5, 1950, in Sedalia, she married Charles Edward Brosch, who preceded her in death on October 8, 2009.Mrs. Brosch was a homemaker and enjoyed...

John Ray Workman, 53, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday evening, August 3, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 20, 1963, in Omaha, NE, son of Melvin Lemuel and Pearl Louise Robinson Workman.John worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and doing art work.Surviving are his children, Jessica Workman, of Omaha, NE, and Jonathan Cody Workman,...

Carolyn L. Spear, 68, of Sedalia, died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her home.No services will be held.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.