Obituaries

Jose Guadalupe Lemus

Jose Guadalupe Lemus

Sep 11, 2025

Jose Guadalupe Lemus, 86, of LaMonte, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Heckart Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, St. Patrick Chapel.

Burial will follow in Memorial Park...

Stacey L. Morrison

Stacey L. Morrison

Sep 9, 2025

Stacey Lea Morrison, 43, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 11, 1981, in Clinton, MO, a daughter of Eddie and Roxane (Hutton) Barnes. On May 22, 2004, in Sedalia, MO, she married Danny Morrison who survives of the home.

Stacey was a 1999 graduate of Warsaw High School, where...

Laura Jill Woodruff

Laura Jill Woodruff

Sep 8, 2025

Laura Jill Woodruff, 72, of Otterville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at her home. 

Jill's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.  

Garry Lee Brashear, Sr.

Garry Lee Brashear, Sr.

Sep 8, 2025

Garry Lee Brashear, Sr., born December 14, 1940, to Dorothy Lass and Louis Brashear in Jackson County, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025.

Leaving behind a sister Dorothy Jean Sawyers, a daughter Tammy Kiger of Indiana, 3 sons Bruce Brashear (Kim) of Tennessee, Brian Brashear (Donna) of Missouri, Garry Brashear Jr (Shari) of Missouri. Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, as...

Virginia K. Peterson

Virginia K. Peterson

Sep 8, 2025

Virginia Kay Peterson, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Rest Haven Health Care Center.

She was born August 2, 1946, in Sedalia, daughter of Lawrence and Virginia (Roberts) Prine.

On October 27, 1969, in Sedalia, she was married to Roger A. Peterson, who survives of the home.

Mrs. Peterson was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was employed...

Mary V. Gaylord

Mary V. Gaylord

Sep 3, 2025

Mary V. Gaylord, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

She was born July 6, 1943, the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Wheeler) Ridenour.

Family was the center of Mary’s life. In her younger years, she was the life of the party, often behind the wheel of her sports cars, and...

Tina Louise Chilcoat

Tina Louise Chilcoat

Sep 2, 2025

Tina Louise Chilcoat, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2025.

Born to Margaret and Leonard F. Chilcoat, Tina grew up in Sedalia alongside her brother, Leonard E. Chilcoat. She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1985.

Tina was the devoted mother of Brandon and Corey Chilcoat and was known as a second mother to many others who were welcomed into...

Pearl C. Hayes

Pearl C. Hayes

Aug 31, 2025

Pearl Catherine Hayes, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 11, 1939, in Pettis County, daughter of Raymond and Martha (Allcorn) Ditzfeld.

On May 29, 1965, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James “Wayne” Hayes, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2007.

Pearl was a 1957 graduate of Sweet Springs...

Leanna M. Wyrick

Leanna M. Wyrick

Aug 29, 2025

Leanna Marie Wyrick, 51, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

She was born November 29, 1973, in Kansas City, KS, a daughter of Ronald Swafford and Connie M. (Church) Stafford. On June 15, 1991, in Eldon, she was united in marriage to Gregory A. Wyrick, Sr.

Leanna’s life was centered around...

Cheryl L. Curry

Cheryl L. Curry

Aug 28, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Curry, 60, of Clifton City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home.

She was born December 7, 1964, in Sedalia, the daughter of Cecil G. and Frances M. (Shoemaker) Lappat. On November 24, 1984, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Fredrick T. Curry.

Cheryl devoted her life to her family. She had a loving,...

Muriel Anne Jackson

Muriel Anne Jackson

Aug 27, 2025

Muriel Anne Jackson, 80, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Rest Haven Health Center.

She was born November 23, 1944, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Annie Laurie Elliston.

Muriel worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years and was devoted to caring for others. She was a loving mother to three boys and a woman of strong...

Karen L. Holman

Karen L. Holman

Aug 18, 2025

Karen Lea Holman, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Rest Haven Retirement Home.

She was born February 16, 1942, in Kansas City, KS, daughter of George A. Jr. and Eleanor H. (Olson) Schlosser.

On June 16, 1962, she was married to Loy Holman, and this union was blessed with two children, Curt and Christy.

Karen was a 1960...

Deborah A. Agnew

Deborah A. Agnew

Aug 17, 2025

Deborah Ann Agnew, 74, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home.

She was born May 28, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of Joseph and Elsie Boucher.

On December 13, 1980, she was married to Stephen Agnew.

Deborah worked as a medical technologist for over 45 years.

Her life centered around her children and her grandchildren whom she loved...

Wendell Walter Webner

Wendell Walter Webner

Aug 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wendell Walter Webner “Walt" Walt a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, family man, and vibrant soul, passed away on Aug 14th at 2:22am. He told us several times that day that his number was 2. Walt was an extraordinary individual whose infectious happiness and zest for life touched everyone he met. A man of...

Morris L. Brown

Morris L. Brown

Aug 13, 2025

Morris Lee “Brownie” Brown, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 22, 1933, in New Castle, IN, a son of Lee and Jessie (Smith) Brown. On September 12, 1954, in Sedalia, he married Jacqueline J. “Jody” (Bingaman) Brown, and together they raised three daughters: Bonita, Tina and Holly.

Morris grew up in New...

Charles E. Schlagel

Charles E. Schlagel

Aug 10, 2025

Charles E. Schlagel, 79, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center in Sedalia.

No services are planned.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Mitch Dean Sisemore

Mitch Dean Sisemore

Aug 7, 2025

Mitch Dean Sisemore, 28, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 29, 1996, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Matthew and Christina (Clawson) Sisemore.

He was most recently employed at Hardee's in Sedalia, where he was known for his hard work and positive attitude.

Mitch had a variety of interests that brought him joy,...

Mary Ellen Young

Mary Ellen Young

Aug 7, 2025

Mary Ellen Young, 95, of Sedalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.

She was born on September 25, 1929, in Roseland, Missouri, the daughter of Hershel Francis and Lucille Belle (Wood) Parks.

On February 1, 1948, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Douglas Clay Young, who preceded her in...

Lori J. Sholly

Lori J. Sholly

Aug 5, 2025

Lori J. Johnson Sholly, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.

She was born the fourth child, and only girl, to Mitchell and “Betty” (Spitzbarth) Johnson. She was born and raised in Cherokee, Iowa.

She graduated High School in May 1978. She then went on to attend LeMars School of Cosmetology, graduating May of 1979,...

Viola Gordon

Viola Gordon

Aug 4, 2025

Viola Gordon, 96, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home on the farm, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 22, 1928, in Cole County, on the family farm, the third of four daughters of J. Henry and C. Hulda (Goldammer) Fischer.

Viola was baptized on November 18, 1928, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...