Obituaries

Shirley Ann Wilson Finlay, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.She was born March 10, 1931, in Sedalia, daughter of John Porter and Beulah G. Latimer Morton. On March 14, 1952, in Sedalia, she married John W. “Bill” Wilson, who preceded her in death on October 30, 1997. She later married...

Graham Densemore Herrick, infant son of Brian Joseph and Amanda (Villarreal) Herrick, of Sedalia, was born and passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.In addition to his parents, survivors include maternal grandparents, Magdalena and Ramiro Villarreal, of Sedalia; paternal grandparents, Brian and Shirleen Herrick, of Green Ridge; maternal great-grandmother, Carman Tapia; and many aunts,...

Dorothy Irene Beykirch, 87, of Sedalia, died Monday, August 24, 2015, at Sylvia Thompson Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.She was born March 6, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, an only child of Willis and Margaret Thomas. On April 24, 1954, in St. Louis, she married Robert Christopher Beykirch, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2000.Known as “Dot”,...

Floyd Edwin Forke was born to Walter and Christine Forke on March 23, 1929, and passed away on August 20, 2015.He was a former resident of Beatrice and Crab Orchard/Lewiston area where he farmed. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. During his tour of duty he received three service medals, a national defense medal and an occupation...

Harry Lothian Gollier, 66, of Warsaw, died Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born February 25, 1949, in Jacksonville, IL, son of the late Howard and Ramona Lothian Gollier. On April 1, 1973, in Jacksonville, IL, he married Cynthia R. Swisher, who survives.Also surviving are three children, Rachel Gollier, of Warsaw, Stephanie Gollier, of Spring, TX,...

James Lee McCurdy, 93, of Hughesville, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 20, 1921, in Sedalia, son of Elmore and Lillian May McCurdy.On October 11, 1942, he was united in marriage to Norma Lee Raw, who preceded him in death on December 6, 2014.He was a 1939 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and...

Ruby Tarlton, 91, of Kansas City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Four Seasons Living Center.No services are planned.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

William “Bud” Caldwell, 62, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015, at his home.He was born February 27, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was the son of Jim and Helen Moore Caldwell Steele.On October 14, 1972, in Florence, he married Carol Simons, who survives of the home.Bud worked at Pro Energy as a long-haul truck driver. He...

Frances R. Goldsmith, 87, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.She was born December 5, 1927, in Montrose, daughter of Hershel Francis Parks and Lucille Belle Wood Parks. On March 6, 1949, in Sedalia, she married Robert Goldsmith, who died May 21, 2011.Mrs. Goldsmith was a faithful member of First Baptist Church,...

Edwin Roy Clopton, 78, of Kearney, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at North Kansas City Hospital.Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Harold G. Brown, 97, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab in Windsor.He was born March 23, 1918, in Iowa City, IA, son of George L. Brown and Mamie Chalupa Brown. On September 28, 1940, in Iowa, he married Alice June Potter, who died February 2, 2012.Mr. Brown was a farmer. He enjoyed woodworking,...

Neva Irene Skaggs departed this life on August 13, 2015, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. She was born May 31, 1921, the daughter of the late Fred Victor and Bessie Florence (Christy) Miers. Irene was 94 at the time of her death.On June 27, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, she married Virgil H. Skaggs, who survives of the home....

Homer William Jaeger, 89, of Gravois Mills, died Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Laurie Care Center in Laurie.He was born December 25, 1925, in Smithton, son of the late Edward William Jaeger and Muriel Marie Homan Jaeger.On November 17, 1946, in Sedalia, he married Betty Joyce Overby, who died January 6, 2009.Mr. Jaeger was a lifelong farmer and owned and...

Michael A. Turner, 71, of Warsaw, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Jean Antonette Ransdell, 79, of Otterville, died Monday, August 03, 2015, at her home.She was born September 5, 1935, in Syracuse, daughter of Andrew and Bernice Musslin.Jean was baptized at St. Andrews Church, in Tipton, on September 13, 1935.On April 26, 1952, in McCloud, California, she married Mervin Ransdell, who preceded her in death on March 28, 2005.She attended Olive...

Edna Rosamond Schouten, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.She was born March 1, 1924, in Naylor, Ripley County, MO, daughter of Raymond Schuyler and Allie Belle Marlin Abbey. She was married to Lloyd John Schouten, who died in 1987.Surviving are a son, Phillip S. Markmann (Mickey), of Sedalia; a daughter,...

Christopher Eugene Hughes, 56, of Knob Noster, passed away at his home on July 28. He was cremated. He was preceded in death by his dad, Eugene Hughes; mom, Marcella Blystone; and brothers, Danny and Randy Hughes.He is survived by his wife, Dorcus Hughes, of Sedalia; daughter, Kristie (Nathan) Twenter, of Pilot Grove; daughter, Lindsey Hall, of Sedalia; his stepmom,...

Ellen Jane Mickens, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Friday evening, July 24, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born December 12, 1924, in Aurora, IL, daughter of Robert and Mary Agnes Davis. On July 25, 1944, in Couer d’Alene, ID, she married Kenneth William Mickens, who preceded her in death on February 4, 2012.Mrs. Mickens was a member of...

Helen Ilene McClelland, 91, of Kansas City, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at Liberty Hospital.She was born February 28, 1924, in Ellandale, MN, daughter of Joseph and Irma Leona Vanslyke Walker. She was married to Carroll Brauer. In 1964, she married Stanley Holt, who preceded her in death in 1977. On May 14, 1985, she married...

Mary Kathryn Mahin, 93, of La Monte, passed away Friday evening, July 17, 2015, at her home at Winchester Meadows.She was born November 13, 1921, in La Monte, daughter of Spencer Gordon and Anna Mae Dillon Wade. On October 19, 1942, in Houston, TX, she married Arthur E. Mahin, who survives of the home.Mrs. Mahin was a member of La...