Obituaries

Charles Everett McGaugh, Jr., 78, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.He was born November 8, 1937, in Carrollton, son of the late Charles E. McGaugh, Sr. and Opal Inez Lynn McGaugh, and was raised by his stepmom, Edna McGaugh.Mr. McGaugh was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was...

Mark Thomas Hodges, 28, of Sedalia, passed away on December 6, 2015, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was born on August 1, 1987 in Sedalia, Mo, and was adopted in that same city four years later by his surviving parents Tom and Anita (Roe) Hodges.Mark was a lifelong Sedalia, Mo resident and a proud graduate...

Harold R. Walker (Bob), 86, passed into the hands of our Lord on December 3, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.He had been a resident at the Lutheran Good Shepherd Home in Concordia, MO since 2013.  Bob was born on November 28, 1929, on a farm near Miami, MO, to Leonard Calvin Walker and Fannie Mae (Campbell) Walker....

Juanita Southard, 76, of Smithton, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born September 16, 1939, in War, WV, daughter of Reese and Eunice Mae Christian Barnes. On October 11, 1957, in War, WV, she married Paul Southard, who survives of the home.Juanita’s greatest joy was her family. She loved being “Nana” to her grandchildren...

David L. Hood, 70, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at his home.Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Maria Rouse, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, after a five year battle with cancer.She was born January 30, 1956, in Zanesville, OH, daughter of Mary Fox.On September 23, 1993, in Buffalo Gap, TX, she was united in marriage to Don Rouse, who survives of the home.She worked for American Compressed...

Barbara Jo McCown, 76, of Syracuse, MO, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at her home.She was born October 13, 1939, to Andrew and Bernice Musslin. She was baptized at St. Andrew’s Church in Tipton. She attended and graduated from Syracuse School.She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Wally McCown, Jr. Barbara and Wally were united in marriage...

Pearl Lucille Bales, 99, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at University Hospital, in Columbia.She was born on May 2, 1916, daughter of Lawrence and Bessie Turner Cannaday.On August 17, 1935, in Rolla, she was married to Raymond Harold Bales, who preceded her in death on December 8, 1989.Pearl worked at Town and Country shoes. She was a...

James “Jim” Earl Clark, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital, in Columbia, MO.Jim was born October 28, 1944, in Pettis County, son of Elbert Eugene and Helen Elizabeth Thurman Clark.On June 10, 1967, in Sedalia, he was married to Janet Gehlken.Jim worked as a lab tech for Alcan Cable. He served his country...

Deloris Jean Morton, 87, of Sedalia, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia.She was born February 6, 1928 in Sedalia, daughter of Edward Franklin and Hazel Virginia (Hill) Davis.October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Donald G. Morton at East Sedalia Baptist Church by Rev. Walter P. Arnold.As an infant she was enrolled in...

William Henry Hall, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2015, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.He was born May 19, 1928, in Spring Fork, son of the late William Elmo and Rosa Sickler Hall. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1946. In 1952, he married Darlene Oehrke, who died in 1994.Mr. Hall worked at...

Dorothy Genevieve Vansell Landes Eken, 93, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2015.She was born on May 19, 1922, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles and Gertie Vansell. She was married to Archie Paul Landes, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 10, 1985. On August 30, 2003, she married Truman Eken, who survives of the home.She...

Dr. James Wilson Bryden, D.C., 90, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at his home at Winchester Meadows.He was born July 3, 1925, in Beloit, WI, son of Ross Farrington and Beulah Elizabeth Troxel Bryden.On March 26, 1949, in Beloit, WI, he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Stafford, who preceded him in death on May 25,...

Norma Geraldine Case, 78, of Fulton, died Monday, November 3, 2015, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab.No services are planned.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Robert Walker Moon, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 13, 1934, in Syracuse, son of William Walker and Mildred Moore Moon. On November 12, 1973, in Kansas City, he married Vernell “Nellie” Blumhorst, who preceded him in death on October 30, 2006.Mr. Moon was a farmer and custom...

Dorothy Marie Furnell, 82, of Sedalia, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born May 19, 1933, in Sedalia, daughter of August Joseph and Katherine Millian Whiteman Dick. She was a 1952 graduate of Sacred Heart High School.On February 13, 1953, in Harrison, AR, she was united in marriage to Duane Franklin Furnell. They were...

Elbert C. “Jr.” Fidler, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 24, 1954, in Ft. Leonard Wood, son of the late Elbert Clayton and Mary Jane Sullivan Fidler.Jr. worked as a construction foreman for Septagon Construction and also in car sales.He enjoyed riding motorcycles, until his health failed, and watching...

James Ronald “Ronnie” Johnson, 68, of Warrensburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Dale Whitfield, 83, of Hannibal, MO, died at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015, at Luther Manor Retirement Center in Hannibal.Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor Ronn Pashia of Hannibal, MO, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.Dale was...

William “Tony” Oliver, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born April 19, 1962, in 29 Palms, CA, son of Cecil Oliver and Helen L. (Vice) Peister.Surviving are his brother, Robert Oliver; his sister, Barbara Forsythe McGuire; niece, Sherrie Oliver; nephews, Justin Oliver and wife Stephanie, and Joshua Oliver and wife Amber;...