Obituaries

Robert Earl “Butch” Hayes, 71, of Windsor MO passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Wednesday January 17, 2018 with his loving companion by his side.Butch was born February 3, 1946, in Moberly MO, the only child of Marvin and Mary (Minor) Hayes. He graduated from high school in Moberly in 1964. He was a lifelong cattleman...

Gloria Jean French, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home.She was born July 3, 1941, in Clinton, the daughter of Ira William Hook and Eula Mae (Houk) Hook.On August 18, 1960, in Marshall, she was married to Ira William “Bill” French, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 2001.Gloria was an anchor for her...

Heather Marie McClellan, 34, of Sedalia, died Sunday, January 14, 2018.No services are planned at this time.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Michael Kelly Dore, 71, of Carthage, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Sedalia.He was born March 5, 1946, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Lee Dore and Ruby VanRiper Dore.Michael was a caring and generous person. He always tried to make you laugh with his joking nature. He was a hard worker and spent most...

Pauline Marie Turner, 96, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City with family by her side. Her “bed” was finally ready “up there.”She was born March 15, 1921, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Chalmer Holcomb and Thyra Heed Holcomb.Pauline and Charles met on a blind date on New Year’s...

Jody Franklin, 68, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.She was born July 12, 1949, in Sedalia, the daughter of Joseph H. Franklin and Ina Locks Franklin, who preceded her in death.Jody worked for many years at the Ewing Vocational Center. She enjoyed playing games on her tablet, watching TV and playing with...

Willard Leo Barnett, 82, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at his home.He was born July 27, 1935, in Lutie, MO, the son of Emory Oscar Barnett and Vonnie Shirley Friend Barnett.On February 14, 1952, in Mountain Home, AR, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Audrey Lorene Lewis.Willard worked many jobs which included building dams, farming and...

Ryan W. CunninghamRyan William Cunningham, 34, of Oxnard, CA, formerly of Hughesville, MO, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, while on vacation in Mexico.He was born July 1, 1983, in Sedalia, MO, son of Rick and Dawn (Griffin) Cunningham.Ryan was a 2001 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2005 graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a...

Oliver Wayne “O.W.” MangelsOliver Wayne “O.W.” Mangels, 95, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Warsaw Health and Rehab.He was born October 31, 1922, in Wichita, KS, the son of Irvin and Ruby (Hicklin) Mangels.On December 25, 1942, in Wichita, he was united in marriage to Mildred Irene (Larimer) Mangels, who preceded him in death on April 19,...

Harold Curtis Jones, 83, of Sedalia, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.He was born September 7, 1934, in McCredie, MO, the son of Harold C. Jones Sr. and Blanche Reed Jones.Harold was a 1952 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his military service he...

Bernice M. EnnisBernice Margaret Ennis, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born in St. Louis on January 11, 1936, the daughter of William and Catherine Hoppmann.On January 8, 1955, in St. Louis, she was married to Johnnie W. Ennis, who survives of the home.Bernice was Catholic and was a member of...

Helen D. PrengerHelen D. Prenger, 98, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 22, 1919, in Miller County, the daughter of Hugh and Dellie (Geir) Nibert.In 1949, she was married to Norbert “Bud” Prenger, who died in 1985.Helen was a Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed playing piano...

James J. Byrnes, Sr.James Joseph Byrnes Sr., 70, of Warrensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.He was born September 15, 1947, in New York City, the son of William and Eleanore Byrnes.On October 27, 1969, in Rockville, Maryland, he was married to Linda Ann Little.James proudly served his country in the...

John Mansfield Hieronymus, 74, of Stockton, died Friday, December 29, 2017, in Springfield.He was born March 1, 1943, in Marshall, son of John D. and Lena M. Hieronymus.John worked for many years at Delta Airlines. He was a Mason. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being a part of the Tall Club.Survivors include his nieces, Marianne (Campbell) Murphy and her...

Charlotte Pauline StatonCharlotte Pauline Staton, 74, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.She was born February 13, 1943, in Vallejo, CA, the daughter of John and Marjorie Ruth Wakefield.On November 21, 1986, in Chillicothe, MO, she was united in marriage to Donald Staton.Charlotte was a Christian and was a member of the Broadway...

Charlotte CordryCharlotte Yount Cordry, 89, passed away on December 26, 2017 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on April 15, 1928 to Naomi Fielder Yount and Walter Kenneth Yount.  She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1946 and was valedictorian of her class.  She received an academic scholarship to Hannibal-La Grange University and...

Dorothy L. Beaulieu, 88, of Sedalia, passed away December 25, 2017, at her home.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Robert Cue Higdon, 71, of Conyers, GA, died December 21, 2017, at Winship Cancer Institute of Emery University Hospital in Atlanta.Funeral arrangements will be at a later date at Heckart Funeral Home, with burial in Providence Cemetery.

Emma Flora BrockschmidtEmma Flora Brockschmidt, 99, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born April 10, 1918, in Ionia, daughter of Conrad and Lillie Schnakenberg. On April 28, 1918, she was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, MO, where she was later confirmed.On January 10, 1964, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...

Bryan Lee Wolfram, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home.He was born July 26, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Robert Wolfram and Helen (Blodgett) Wolfram.On June 4, 1993, in San Antonio, TX, he was married to Mary Sue (Wallace).Bryan served proudly in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Whiteman Air...