Obituaries

Eunice Renee Heineman, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.She born June 2, 1958 in Marshall, MO, a daughter of Arthur George Crum and Bonnie Ruth Jolliff. On October 16, 1976 she was married to Michael Heineman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, MO.Renee grew up and attended elementary school in Camdenton, Mo....

Thomas Bruce Cline was born June 12, 1946 in Sedalia, Missouri to Eliziah Cline and Charlene (Mitchell) Cline. Tom grew up in Sedalia where he attended Hubbard High School. Tom transitioned from this life, on August 29th, 2022 at his home. His parents Eliziah and Charlene Cline, brother Eliziah Jr, sister Helen Umbles and his precious granddaughter Kiera Cline preceded...

Roy Dean DeHaven, 86, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born January 25, 1936, son of Clyde H. and Rosie (Anderson) DeHaven.In 1964, in Hong Kong, he married Lilly Ann (Chow Pui-lan), who preceded him in death on November 26, 2016.Roy served 28 years in the United States Air Force. His job was...

Constance D. “Connie” (Crouch) Prenger Ennis, 68, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at her home.She was born July 24, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Richard and Carol (Mettler) Crouch.She painted and remodeled homes for many years. Trucking was her passion and for 14 years she co-owned and operated KIC Transportation in Tomball,...

Rebecca Ferne “Becky” Carver, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.She was born August 25, 1927, in Raytown, daughter of Rev. Walter P. Arnold and Eunice I. (Layton) Arnold.On December 18, 1949, in Sedalia, she was married to Don Allen Carver, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2003.Becky attended Smith-Cotton High School, was a 1945 graduate...

Jennifer Ann Busing, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 21, 1972, in Columbia, a daughter of Bobby Busing and Joanne (Douglas) McFail.She was a 1990 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She played soccer when she was young. All through her life, she collected Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.Jenny worked...

Mary Lee Lyle, 84, of Knob Noster, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Born September 1, 1937, in Knob Noster, she was one of three children of Clarence David and Lourissa (Nevils) Lyle, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Marvis Lyle and James David “Jimmy” Lyle.Mary Lee...

Harold Lloyd “Pete” Siegel, 90, of Clifton City, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.He was born March 20, 1932, in Pettis County, a son of the late Logan and Clara (Eichholz) Siegel. On February 27, 1957, in Clear Creek, he married Bonnie Jean Knedgen, who preceded him in death on June 28, 2020. This...

LeAndra Kaye Casdorph, 50, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her home.She was born August 30, 1971, in Sedalia, daughter of Ora A. Casdorph Jr. and Barbara A. (Byrd) Pile.LeAndra was a wonderful daughter and mother and MawMaw. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and card night with the girls. She worked at Inter-State Studio...

John Douglas “JD” Bishop, 49, of Bunceton, MO, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 surrounded by family at University Hospital in Columbia.He was born July 17, 1973, son of William Gene Bishop, Sr. and Norma Jean (Argenbright) Bishop.JD enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, mowing and spending all his spare time with his children and grandkids. JD always put everyone’s needs before...

Effie E. (Mast) Weirich, born February 6, 1944 in Dundee, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on August 6, 2022, at the age of 78 years and 6 months.Effie is survived by Joe, her husband of 54 years, and family. 4 daughters and 1 son, Sharon and Dan Zimmerman of Sterling, AK, Marilyn and Simon Yoder of...

Arthur C. “Art” Flowers, 78, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Friday, August 5, 2022.He was born February 10, 1944, in Tama, Iowa, son of Darlo D. and Della A. (Crabtree) Flowers. On September 14, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to June E. Wolff by Reverend Walter Strickert.Art wanted to...

Lavera Lillian “Fritz” Harrell, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born November 26, 1930, in Florence, daughter of Walter and Emma (Schultz) Semkin.On September 6, 1952, in Stover, she married Melvin Ray “Bud” Harrell, who preceded her in death on February 7, 2013.Fritz was a 1949 graduate of Stover School....

Virginia Elizabeth Ann Taylor, 84, of La Monte, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.She was born January 29, 1938, daughter of the late Perry and Dorothy (Riley) Shepherd. On October 2, 1953, in Centertown, she married Robert Arhart “Buck” Taylor, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2016.Virginia worked for the Census Bureau for several years, which led to...

Lizzabelle Phoebe Vansel, 93, of La Monte, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.She was born April 7, 1929, in Derby, VT, a daughter of the late Charles William and Gertrude Laura (Davio) Garrett. On December 17, 1945, she married Jesse Franklin Vansel who preceded her in death on October 18, 1991.Lizzabelle was a...

Marlene Jean Neidholdt, 85, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at Four Seasons Living Center.She was born September 23, 1936, in Sedalia, daughter of Guy Elton and Myrtle Lee (Burford) Payne. She was married to Kenneth Neidholdt.Marlene was a member of Smithton Baptist Church. She worked for Bothwell Medical Supply.She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and loved dogs. She...

Margaret Helen Eckhoff, 97, of Cole Camp, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home.She was born May 18, 1925, in Kansas City, daughter of Lawrence William and Helen Marie (Taggart) Kiell.Margaret graduated with honors at the age of 16 from William Chrisman High School, where she was in the art service club. When she was young, she worked...

Judith Irene “Judy” Cunningham, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Sedalia.She was born September 27, 1944, in Sedalia, oldest daughter of the late Lawrence and Marie (Mittenburg) Rothganger. On August 24, 1962, she married Marvin L. Cunningham who survives.Judy was a 1962 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was a career military wife which...

In Loving Memory …Marlayne Beemer, age 89, of Kirkwood, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Dolan Memory Care Homes in St. Louis. It was on the 18th day of January in 1933 that Fordyce Carlton and Fannie Ethel (Williams) Close of Green Ridge, welcomed their baby girl Marlayne Close, into their home.She was a graduate of Green Ridge...

Wallace Leo Lewis, 73, of Sedalia passed away July 24, 2022 at his home.He was born April 3, 1947, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Audrey and Zola Mae “Dude”  Morris Lewis. He was united in marriage with Sherry Wasson Lewis, who preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2020.Wally was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Benton Mississippi. ...