Obituaries

Marjorie M. Pledge passed away Sunday, August 9that Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. She was born March 10, 1928 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Nora (Heineman) and Amos Kahrs, who preceded her in death.Marjorie married Allen “Gus” Pledge June 18, 1950, who preceded her in death.She was a loving homemaker most of her life, but also enjoyed her work at the Missouri...

George William McCollum passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the age of 87.  He was a member of the Lamine Baptist Church.George was born June 22, 1933, in Seligman, MO, the second of the three sons of Earl and Edith Boyer McCollum.  George grew up on the family farm and graduated from Seligman High School in 1951.  He...

JoAnn Callis, 88, of Hughesville passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.She was born on July 9, 1932 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Joseph Glenn and Jean (Adam) Benson.  On June 25, 1978 in Sedalia, MO, she married Larry Charles Callis who survives of the home.Jo attended Bethel United...

Susan Lynn Frazelle, 58, of Warrensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.Born May 1, 1962, in Sedalia, she was one of three children of Billy Joe and Lynda Sue (Piper) McDaniels.Susan was a fierce, loving woman who welcomed everyone she met into her family and always tried her best to help and care...

Full of joy and just fun to be around.  A lady, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family member and friend.  Never ceasing to welcome with an embracing smile and sparkling eyes.  A working woman and delightful homemaker. Always an encourager, good listener and wealth of wisdom.  Full of love for the Lord and possessor of a true servant’s heart.  The...

Iker Jaime Lemus-Martinez, 24, of LaMonte, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO.He was born September 21, 1995, in Michoacan, Mexico, a son of Marcelo Lemus and Faviola Martinez.Iker was a 2015 graduate of LaMonte High School. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and attended St. Patrick Church. He worked...

Fred W. Smith, 70, of Sedalia, died Monday, July 20th, 2020, surrounded by his family.He was born March 25, 1950, in Sedalia, the sixth and youngest child of the late William Lee and Emma Freda (Lobaugh) Smith. On May 17, 1974, at Sacred Heart Church, Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Debra “Debbie” Felten, who survives of the home.Fred...

Martha Sue “Susie” Bremer, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Research Medical Center.She was born January 24, 1949, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late Frank Johnson and Ruby Frances (Cramer) Bremer.Susie was a 1967 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She worked as a caregiver and was a generous, big-hearted person. Susie loved kids...

Barbara Jean Collier Jonson, age 99, a life-long resident of Sedalia, passed away peacefully at Cedarhurst Senior Living, July 16, 2020, two months before her 100thbirthday.  Since turning 99, Barbara often referred to “living her 100thyear,” relishing her longevity with a clarity and mental acuity that allowed her to recall, to the astonishment of others, minute details of faces, people...

Elsie Ann Simmons, 84, of Otterville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 16th.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at Heckart Funeral Home. Burial will be held at New Lebanon Cemetery following the funeral...

Virena Catherine Woolridge, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born March 15, 1926 in Salisbury, daughter of Richard Bland Webb and Whynema C. (Bybee) Webb.On November 17, 1946 in Salisbury, she married James L. Woolridge, who preceded her in death on December 25, 1977.Virena was a homemaker. She enjoyed garage sales,...

Adam Sean McGrady Harrison, 33, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, July 13, 2020 at his home.He was born March 22, 1987 the son of John W. Harrison and Caren L. Harrison. In April 2010, Adam married Christina (Anaya) Harrison who survives of the home. They have two children, Caeden Harrison and Anna Harrison also of the home. They...

Steven Richard Loftus of Dallas, Texas passed away on July 11, 2020, at the age of 59.He was born on June 21, 1961 to Richard and Mary Anna (Arndt) Loftus in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, Sedalia, Missouri in 1979.After attending the University of Missouri, Columbia, in which he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order...

James C. “Jimmy” Pickard, 73, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2020.He was born November 3, 1946, in Lee’s Summit, a son of the late Walter Amon and Ella Elizabeth (Harris) Pickard. On April 21, 2001, in Sedalia, he married Judy Goodson, who survives of the home.He was a 1964 graduate of Lee’s Summit High...

Marjorie Ellen Meyer, 93, of Sedalia, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City.She was born July 16, 1926, in Wilmington, IL, a daughter of the late Paris and Dorothy (Bishop) Atchley.On April 15, 1950, in Marshall, she was united in marriage to Frank Edward Meyer, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2002.After graduating...

Lori Ann Quick, 54, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born August 10, 1965, in Dodge City, KS, a daughter of Donald Dwain Carmichael and Norma Kay (Moody).She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and worked as an in-home caregiver. She was Methodist.Surviving are two sons, Cody Quick, of Sedalia, and...

John Dale Billingsley, 63, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.He was born October 16, 1956, in Sedalia, a son of the late John F. and Loretta F. (Roark) Billingsley.He worked in maintenance at Waterloo, retiring after 31 years of service. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Jeff Gordon fan. He liked...

Levi Herschell Peace, 31, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, July 2, 2020 at his home.He was born August 26, 1988 in Sedalia, son of Michael R. Randall and Tammie J. Peace.As a young man, Levi was a Boy Scout, earning his Eagle Scout, with Troop 54. He continued to be involved as a leader and lead a group...

Richard E. Parker, Sr., 89, of Sedalia, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home.Born January 26, 1931 in Sedalia, he was one of eight children of Robert and Mary (Cochran) Parker.On September 22, 1956 in Harrison, AR, he was united in marriage to Dora Jane Ditzfeld. This union was blessed with six sons and two daughters. Richard and Dora...

Bonnie Jean Siegel, 83, of Clifton City, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home.Born September 3, 1936 in Clear Creek, she was the youngest of four children of Edward and Frances (Larm) Knedgen.Bonnie was a 1954 graduate of Pilot Grove High School.On February 27, 1957 in Clear Creek, she was united in marriage to Harold Lloyd “Pete” Siegel....