Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

Russell Aaron Vinson, 87, of Sedalia passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 13, 2023  at his home. 

Russell was the third of six children born to John L and Bessie (Adair) Vinson on December 30, 1935, in Sedalia.  

He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1953 and began his lifelong career as a certified dental technician. At the...

Dec 12, 2023

David William Schlomer, 73, of Houstonia, was gathered by the angels on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, while at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born July 14, 1950, in Sedalia, son of William D. and Margaret (Gamache) Schlomer.

David was a 1968 graduate of Northwest High School and earned a degree in music education from Central Missouri State University. He later earned...

Dec 11, 2023

Nancy Carol (Davis) Gloth was born at the farm home near Eagleville, Harrison County, MO on Dec. 29, 1946, a daughter, and fourth child of six born to Louis J. Davis and Melville Booher Davis. She passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO after family having time with her, and with...

Dec 10, 2023

 

Joyce JoAnn (Ives) Williams, 87, of Sedalia, residing at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence, departed for her final destination, Heaven, in the early morning hours of December 10, 2023.  Joyce arrived on this Earth during a blizzard, on January 14, 1936 in Laurens, Iowa, the youngest of 11 children born to Milo D. and Mayme S. (Thorson) Ives. 

The family...

Dec 7, 2023

Joelle Lynae Garretson, precious daughter of Joe and JaNelle (Eigsti) Garretson, was born November 13, 2022, at Women’s Hospital, Columbia Missouri. After one week there, Joelle was transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where she spent the rest of her life.

The angels came for Joelle on December 7, 2023, after suffering from a BPD (Bronchial Pulmonary Dysplasia) episode, at...

Dec 4, 2023

 

Vera Lee Robeson, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home in Sedalia. 

A private burial will be held.

Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Dec 4, 2023

Harry Harold Fry, Jr. 85, of Sedalia passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. 

He was born October 17, 1938 in Audubon, IA, a son of Harry Harold Fry, Sr. and Viola Lucille Brensel.  On December 12, 1959 in Tucson, AZ, he married Lois J. Stidham, who survives of the home. 

Harry was a 1957 graduate...

Dec 4, 2023

Donald Ray Perry, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Four Seasons Living Center.

He was born December 14, 1945, in Atascadero, CA, son of James Orville and Walsie (Barens) Perry.

Donald was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He studied agribusiness at the University of Texas. He served as a Scout leader in...

Dec 2, 2023

Jerry D. Page, 79, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Born March 26, 1944, in Pettis County, he was the third of six children of Jewell Dennis and Beulah Mildred (Cook) Page. 

Jerry grew up in rural Otterville and graduated from Otterville High School in 1962.

On April 6, 1968, in Otterville, he...

Nov 25, 2023

 

Donald Glen Morton, 89, of Raymore, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 29, 1934, in Sedalia, son of Porter and Beulah (Latimer) Morton.

On October 8, 1966, he was united in marriage to Deloris J. Davis Cole at East Sedalia Baptist Church, by Rev. Walter P. Arnold. Deloris...

Nov 22, 2023

 

Bernadette Maria McMillen, 61, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

She was born January 19, 1962, the daughter of Mary Jo Cariddi and Herschel Lee McMillen, Jr. She attended Hickman Hills High School in Kansas City.

She was the loving mother of Natasha Nichole McMillen and also leaves behind her...

Nov 11, 2023

Alex Thomas Collins of Sedalia, Missouri, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born December 7, 1950, in Richmond, California, to James Collins and Marlene Summerskill Collins Patch. On September 29, 1984, in Sedan, Kansas he married Brenda McElroy. 

Alex grew up in San Pablo, California. He graduated in 1978, from Contra Costa...

Nov 8, 2023

Tessie Elizabeth Hall age 87, of Osawatomie, Kansas, died Wednesday November 8, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1935 in Pleasant Green, Missouri, one of eleven children of William Edward and Louetta Maude (Shumate) Pulley. On October 6, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada she was united in married to George Lee...

Nov 7, 2023

Bonnie Louise Schumaker, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born January 22, 1931, in Pettis County, one of three children of Ambrose and Kitty (Bennett) Pirtle.On October 2, 1948, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James Alfred “Salty” Schumaker, who preceded her in death on July 27, 2012....

Nov 7, 2023

Ross J. Giacomo, 74, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.He was born March 19, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, son of Nick J. and Frances G. (Moore) Giacomo. On July 7, 2007, in Kansas City, he married Sarah L. “Sally” Case Shull.Ross grew up in Phoenix, AZ and was...

Nov 13, 2022

Sheri Lynn (Rabourn) Stevenson, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday evening, November 13, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her children.She was born March 2, 1963, in Gulf Port, MS, daughter of William Rabourn Sr. and Carol (Smith) Rabourn.Sheri loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She liked to get her family together for barbecues and...

Kerry Dee Ray, 66, of Raytown, MO passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.He was born on August 28, 1957 in Harrisonville, MO, son of Bernie Dee and Glessie Pauline (Dawson) Ray.Kerry raised his children Heather and Joshua in Independence MO with their mother. He later married Paula Plost on April 1, 2000 and they...

Ruth Rebecca Eschbacher, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community in Sedalia.She was born October 29, 1930 near Cole Camp, MO, a daughter of Theodore and Lily (Junge) Harms. At an early age, Ruth was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Cole Camp. She attended St. John’s School and later graduated from Cole...

Betty Joan Fry passed away peacefully at the Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia, Missouri, on Thursday, November 2, 2023.  Betty was born in Sedalia, Missouri on March 8, 1932, into a close-knit family.  She was the daughter of William S. and Anna (Stevens) Bolton and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ruby Hall, Stanley Bolton, Jr., Emory...

Tim George Dodson, at age 71 years, peacefully passed away while asleep at his residence in Sedalia, Missouri on October 30, 2023.  He was born August 30, 1952 and raised with five siblings in Denver, Colorado, and recently relocated to Sedalia where he enjoyed a slower pace and milder climate.  Mr. Dodson was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. ...