Obituaries

Betty Marie Callahan, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home.She was born on March 1, 1936 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Roy and Pearl (Carver) Greer. On October 29, 1955, she married the love of her life Dennis Callahan.Betty was a 1954 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. Betty had at one time ran a...

Fred, age 84, passed away on April 12, 2023 at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. He was born in Sedalia, MO on October 29, 1938 to Dan and Alice (Eakins) Doty. He was born at home and was a lifetime resident of Sedalia. Fred attended Broadway Elementary and Smith-Cotton High School, class of 1957.He was united in marriage on April 8,...

Kyle Andrew Riley, 45, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born November 16, 1977, in Sedalia, son of Mike Riley and Valerie (Weber) Bloess.Kyle was raised in Sedalia. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1996. He went on to the University of Missouri, Columbia where he earned a bachelor’s...

Pamela Gay McClasky, age 68, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Bothhwell Regional Health Center.She was born September 9, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Dewy and Jean (Pruitt) Barrett, who preceded her in death. On October 23, 2004, in Boonville, MO, she married Samuel James McClasky, who preceded her in death on June...

Helen Crapps, 72, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at her home in Sedalia on April 5, 2023.Helen will be fondly remembered for her warmth and unwavering devotion to family. She is survived by her sons, Patrick Crapps of Kansas City, MO, and Kelly Crapps of Columbia; her cherished grandsons, Linus and Rilen; her caring brothers, Clyde, and Robert Pugh;...

Robert E. Caton, 87, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.He was born November 2, 1935, in Peebles, OH, son of the late Roy and Dana Mae (Purtee) Caton. On June 17, 1954, in Sedalia, he married Wanda L. Gehlken who preceded him in death on May 15, 2020.Robert was a...

Tricia Diane Dietzman Ulmer, 56, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her sister’s home in Mora, Missouri surrounded by her loved ones.She was born July 10, 1966 in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth Louise (Meyers) Dietzman.Tricia worked as a server for A&W, Eddie’s Drive in, and Goody’s Steakburgers. She also was a CNA...

Gary Charlie Brown, 64, of Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.He was born April 25, 1958, in Louisville, CO, son of Carl and Mildred (Burton) Brown.At one time, Gary was one of the best drywallers/painters in the area.Surviving are five children, Rebecca LaKemper, Gary “GC” Brown, Michael Brown, Charlie Brown and Steven Brown; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.He...

Dianne Marie Gonzales, 57, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born July 12, 1965, in Davenport, IA, daughter of Melvin A. and Norma J. (Middleton) Tullis.  A few years later, her family moved to Sedalia, Missouri.Dianne was a 1983 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, where she was active in  cheerleading, the...

Delores Mae Butler, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 4, 1930, in Gilbert, MN, a daughter of the late Delbert and Frances (Bargel) Lampher. On June 27, 1948, in Granite City, IL, she married Hubert Ronald Butler, who preceded her in death on August 11, 2019.Delores was a member...

Darrel Lee Fields, 63, of Dearborn, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in St. Joseph, MO.A full obituary is pending.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 20, 2023, atHeckart Funeral Home, 903 S. Ohio Ave. Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Chris Kendell officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home....

Curtis L. Bowers, 61, of Smithton, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born November 14, 1961, in Redwood City, CA, a son of the late Raymond Edward and Ruth Mary (Thomas) Bowers.He was a 1981 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. After high school he received training from John Deere and then went to...

Dennis Ray Davis, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 30, 1938, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Harley and Georgia (Swearingen) Davis. On October 25, 1959, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia, he married the love of his life Erma Lee Brockschmidt, who preceded him in death on...

Christy Lea Bernard of Sedalia, Mo passed away on March 9, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1931 in Bourbon, Mo, the daughter of Christian Gintz and Martha Elizabeth (Missey) Sherr. Christy graduated from Bourbon High School in 1949 and attended Girl’s State. At Bourbon High, she excelled in academics, basketball and cheerleading.She had a long career as an...

Christopher Eldon Albright, 35, of Hughesville, MO passed away March 1, 2023 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.Chris was born on September 30, 1987 in Osceola, MO, the youngest son of Mark Allen and Elizabeth “Annie” (Williamson) Albright.Chris accepted Christ as his savior and was baptized at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Clinton, MO in 1999.He attended several schools over...

Tonya Lynn Waller, 54, of Knob Noster, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in her home.She was born November 27, 1968, in Savannah, GA, daughter of Loran Parker and Betty (Hilburn) Williams-McWaters. On June 6, 1995, in Charleston, SC, she married John Waller, who survives her.In addition to her husband, John, survivors include her mother, Betty Williams-McWaters, of Panama City,...

James Dean Turner, Sr., 63, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home.He was born June 14, 1959, at Whiteman Air Force Base, a son of James Wiley, Jr. and Thelma Frances “Sue” (Comfort) Turner.He loved his family and Jesus Christ was his personal Lord and Savior. James was always eager to help others. Many knew of...

Racheal Collin Walje York, 47, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Columbia University Hospital.She was born February 26th, 1976 in Paola, Kansas. She is a daughter of Thomas Joseph Walje and Patricia Ann Hatfield.During Racheal’s fulfilling life, she held many things close to her. She was extremely passionate about collecting Betty Boop and celebrating Halloween. Her fiancé, Roger, introduced...

Liam Andrew Hoke was born silent into this world on March 5, 2023 to his parents, Christopher and Laurice Hoke, of Sedalia.Liam spent only a few moments in his parents’ arms and remains forever in their hearts, along with his sisters Addison, Emma, and his entire family.A visitation will be held from noon until 1:30 pm Friday, March 10, 2023...

Jesse E. White, Jr., 93, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born August 28, 1929, in Warrensburg, son of the late Jesse Ernest White, Sr. and Isabel (Collier) White. On September 19, 1953, in Englewood, CA, he married Nancy A. Greco, who preceded him in death on August 13, 2015.He spent his...