Obituaries

Charles Edward Bybee, 81, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born June 13, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri, son of Clarence Elmer Bybee Jr. and Viola (Long) Harms.On August 15, 1964, in Brookfield, Missouri, he married Dorothy Jeanne Shelby, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2017.Charles graduated from Smithton...

Carla S. Caldwell, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elgin Myers Johnson, Jr., 80, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at E.W. Thompson Health & Rehab Center.Myers was born July 17, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO to Elgin Johnson and Leona Fern Jones Johnson. He spent his early childhood in and near Dearborn, MO near his grandparents, Sam and Mayme Jones, aka Mother and Dad Jones. He...

Jean Evelyn Massengale, age 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Sweet Springs Villa in Sweet Springs, MO.Jean was born June 25, 1940, in Powsheik, IA, a daughter of William Henry and Ruth Evelyn (Paulson) Taylor, who preceded her in death.Jean worked as a nurse’s aide and at Nordyne Manufacturing in Boonville, MO.Survivors include five children,...

Cynthia Ann Vanderpool, 69, passed away at 2:44 a.m. January 25, 2023, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Missouri.She was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota to Phyllis and Terry Pharis.Cynthia is survived by two daughters, Angela Jane Vanderpool and Erin Lakey Obie of Sedalia.In 1982, she graduated from SFCC with her LPN. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, listening to music,...

Glenda Jane Berry Peter Horn, 69, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born December 2, 1953, in Warrensburg, daughter of Glen and Altha Berry.Glenda graduated in 1972 from Warrensburg. She met Lloyd Peter and had Amy Peter along with Lloyd’s seven other children. She was later married to Jim Horn, Sr....

Rita Kathryn Fairfax, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born October 20, 1941, in Oregon County, MO, a daughter of the late William Harold and Edna (Casey) Edwards. In 1957, she married Jimmie J. Jones, who preceded her in death in December 1981. On September 3, 1988, in Sedalia, she...

Patricia Annita Farris, 83, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.She was born May 23, 1939, in Savannah, MO, a daughter of the late Claude B. and Wilma E. (Mann) Griggs. On November 28, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, she was married to James E. Farris, who survives of the home.Pat was...

Judith A. Bistline, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.Graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Aaron Clark Hunton, 47, of Sedalia, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, January 29, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born May 24, 1975, in Kansas City, a son of Gerald C. and Faye (Rozier) Hunton. He found the love of his life, and on November 13, 2010, in Sedalia, he married Melissa N. Phillips.Aaron was a 1993 graduate of...

David Donald Dalgarn was born in May of 1959 to his parents Paul and Gwenith Dalgarn in Rock Springs, WY. He passed away January 19, 2023 peacefully at his home in Sedalia, MO. He was 63 years old.He spent his youth in Rock River, WY where he graduated high school in 1977. He briefly attended college but, never returned after...

Peter John Gough Deakin, 79, of Mora, died Monday, January 23, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbia.A private service will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Viola Elizabeth Vinyard, age 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home.She was born March 5, 1954, in Sedalia, the daughter of Beulah Hinman, who preceded her in death.Viola worked for Rival Manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed fishing, going on walks, swimming, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.Survivors include three children, Christina...

Joyce Earlene Tagtmeyer, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Fair View Nursing Home.She was born August 6, 1941, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Avery and Kathryn (Martin) Spellmeyer.Joyce was a seamstress at Town Country Shoes when they were operating in Sedalia.She loved gardening, going to church, and sitting on her front porch in her...

Earl “George” McConnell, 87, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born March 22, 1935, in Aledo, IL, son of George Albert and Bernice (Baxter) McConnell.In June 1956, he was married to Norma (Lewis) and together they had one daughter, Cheryl.On November 29, 1996, in Hughesville, he married Sally Schoenthal in their home...

Jack Leslie Blackwell, 92, of Sedalia, passed away January 21, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center with his wife of 63 years, Betty, at his side.He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on August 13, 1930, the son of Leslie William and Tressie Mae (Muir) Blackwell.He was united in marriage to Betty (Mallett) Blackwell on September 5, 1959, at First...

The Honorable James Allen Barnes, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Born December 4, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Lecil Harmon Barnes and Dorris Estelle (Rawlings) Barnes. Graduate of Raytown High School 1970; Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley Campus (A.A.) and lifelong learner; Rockhurst University (B.A.) 1975;...

Marvin Lester Cunningham, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born September 23, 1941, near Mt. Leonard, MO, in Saline County, a son of Claude Eaton Cunningham and Elsie Edna Cunningham (nee).  On August 24, 1962, he married Judith Irene “Judy” Rothganger, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2022.  Marvin...

Erma Lee Davis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born September 17, 1941 in Mora, MO, a daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Ehlers) Brockschmidt. On October 25, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, she married the love of her life Dennis Ray Davis who survives of the home.Erma was...

Janice M. Thornton, 78, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.She was born at Bothwell Memorial Hospital in Sedalia, MO, December 5, 1944. She is the daughter of Albert and Glenna Reno Davis.Janice went to Jefferson Elementary School and also Smith-Cotton High School. She worked at Lamy’s (Levi’s factory) for about eight years total,...