Obituaries
Barbara J. Hayden
Mar 7, 2024
* Please note: Visitation and service times have changed.
Barbara Jo Hayden, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home.
Barbara Jo Hayden was born to parents William Edward Dishman and Geraldyne Willina (Copenhaver ) Dishman in Warrensburg, MO. on October 8, 1940.
Barbara married the love of her life, Robert Dean Hayden (Bob), on November 19, 1960. Barbara’s father,...
Florence Joanne McFail
Mar 6, 2024
Florence “Joanne” McFail, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.
She was born June 24, 1953, in Athens, OH, a daughter of the late James R. and Frances Pauline (Capps) Douglas. On August 14, 1993, in La Monte, she married Robert Glen McFail who preceded her in death on October 11, 2003.
Joanne...
Richard Parkhurst
Mar 2, 2024
Robert Richard Parkhurst, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born August 23, 1939, in Sedalia, a son of William Robert and Mildred Lucille (Fitch) Parkhurst. On December 26, 1976, in Sedalia, he married Judy Arlene Downey who survives of the home.
Richard was a 1957 graduate of Smith Cotton...
Crystal D. Barklage Richardson
Mar 1, 2024
Crystal D. Barklage Richardson passed away at her home in Harrisonville, MO, after a long illness at the age of 53 on March 1, 2024.
She was born on Nov. 5,1970 in Independence, MO.
She is survived by her parents, Ted and Pat Barklage, of Wheatland, Mo; her children Chance Richardson and Emma Richardson, of Kansas; a twin brother Craig Barklage (Alicia),...
Joeva Mae Ellington
Mar 1, 2024
Joeva Mae Ellington, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home.There will be no services.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Pamela Graham
Feb 27, 2024
Pamela Irene Graham, 58, of Hughesville, MO, passed away, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO.
She was born November, 8, 1965 in Johnson County, MO, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Gonzales) Myers. On December 24, 2013 in Leeton, MO, she married Kenneth Graham, who survives of the home.
Pamela was a member of the Encounter Church...
Dorothy M. Broaddus
Feb 26, 2024
Dorothy Mae Broaddus, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born June 24, 1929, in Boonville, a daughter of the late William R. and Mae Bell (Yeager) Boehm. On June 8, 1946, in Sedalia, she married William W. Broaddus, who preceded her in death on February 1, 1996.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She...
Margie A. Rust
Feb 25, 2024
Margie A. Rust, 84, of Ionia, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home.
Arrangements are pending.
Darrell Wayne Nease
Feb 25, 2024
Darrell Wayne Nease, 40, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024.
He was born January 3, 1984, in Columbia, a son of Billy Nease and Tammy (Gibson) Shipman. On June 29, 2018, in Sedalia, he married LaDonna Hicks, who survives.
Darrell loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and all his family. His siblings affectionately called him a...
Ruth Ann Hawkins
Feb 20, 2024
Ruth Ann “Soozi” Hawkins, 93, passed away after a short illness on February 20th, 2024 at Sylvia G Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia, MO.
Ruth Ann was born on August 12, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Lyman Cordes Keuper and Ruth Boggess Keuper of Sedalia, who owned and operated the Wheel Inn Drive In. She grew up on South Barrett...
Sture F. Pearson
Feb 18, 2024
Sture F. Pearson, 87, of Clinton, formerly of Independence, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab.
He was born March 17, 1936, in Kearny, NJ, son of Sture and Ruth (Kallio) Pearson.
On January 19, 1957, in Sedalia, he married Charlotte Prall, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2008.
Sture was a veteran of the United States...
John McFail, Jr.
Feb 14, 2024
John McFail, Jr., 84, of Houstonia, passed away Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born October 18, 1939, in Sedalia, son of John Ives and Dora (Carver) McFail.
On July 3, 1965, at the Houstonia United Methodist Church, he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean (Charles) Vickrey.
John was a route salesman for Coca-Cola for over...
David O. "Rerun" Waters, Sr.
Feb 11, 2024
David Oconel "Rerun" Waters, Sr. 73, of Sedalia, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO.
He was born August 31, 1950 in Kansas City, MO, a son of James "Fuzzy" and Bernice (Dixon) Waters. On August 29, 1970 in Sedalia, MO he married Ada Lorraine Gravitt...
Bonnie Anne Jeter
Feb 10, 2024
Bonnie Anne Jeter, 67, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at her home.
She was born November 20, 1956, in England, a daughter of the late Kenneth Johns and Jean Lillian McInerny. On June 5, 1999, at their home in Sedalia, she married Robert Jeter.
Bonnie was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed shopping and going to the boat.
Survivors include her...
Joyce Ladine Leonard
Feb 9, 2024
Joyce Ladine Leonard, 75, left this earthly life on February 9, 2024, to join her parents on the other side. She passed away peacefully at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center on her mother’s birthday.
She was born on May 31, 1948, in Sedalia, daughter of Howard and Nadine (Morton) Durrill. She spent her elementary and high school years between Sedalia and...
Betty Mae Borchardt
Feb 8, 2024
Betty Mae Borchardt, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.
She was born July 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of the late Richard Q. and Phoebe (Lowther) Turner. She married Dennis Parkin in Salt Lake City, UH, and to this union were born four children, Karen, Sharon, Sue and Linda. After they divorced, she moved...
Tammy S. Mosier-Young
Feb 6, 2024
Tammy S. Mosier-Young, 65, of Sedalia, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
She was born February 15, 1958, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Leo and Zelma (Otten) Mosier. On January 3, 2000, in Sedalia, she married Aaron Young, who survives of the home.
Tammy grew up in Sedalia and attended Smith-Cotton High School and State Fair Community...
Daniel W. Smith
Feb 2, 2024
Daniel W. Smith, 80, of Sedalia, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 9, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, a son of Charles Dan and June (Hurd) Smith. On September 12, 1981, in Marshall, he married Patricia Kirchhoff.
Dan grew up north of Sedalia on the family farm...
Ronald K. Vansell
Jan 26, 2024
Ronald Keith Vansell, 83, of Sedalia, passed away, Friday, January, 26, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 25, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, a son of William Richard, Sr. and Hattie Marie (White) Vansell. On August 6, 1971 in Falls City, NE, he married Norma Joy Morris who preceded him in death on May 10, 2021.
Ronnie honorably served...
Charlie Thomas
Jan 26, 2024
Charles Eugene “Charlie” Thomas, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
He was born July 26, 1953, in Sedalia, son of Talmadge “Tom” and Betty (Beymer) Thomas.
On May 13, 2017, in Sedalia, he married Pam Thomas.
Charlie was a 1971 graduate of Otterville High School. He worked for Viebrock Sales and Service for 51...



