Obituaries

George Steve Burns, 79, of Florence, passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.He was born in Cincinnati, OH, son of Steve and Jane Burns.In 1997, he married Ethel Arnold and acquired the large family he always wanted: four boys, Delbert (deceased), David, Darran and Daniel Scott Arnold; one girl, Gina Robinson;...

Emmadean Cole, 82, of Otterville, died Monday, April 16, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born July 8, 1935, in Liberty Hill, TX, daughter of Roy Lee McCoy and Nelda Lenore (Staton) McCoy.On December 31, 1953, in Georgetown, TX, she was married to Raymond Lemuel Cole, who preceded her in death on December 16, 1999.Mrs. Cole was primarily a...

Franklin Delano Maltsbarger, 85, of Sedalia, passed away April 13, 2018.He was born November 18, 1932, in Cole Camp, MO, the son of John and Flossie (Ransdall) Maltsbarger.On December 11, 1948, in Lincoln, he was united in marriage to Ruby McGrady by the Rev. Steve Gardner. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2013. He was also preceded in...

Kathleen Payne, 94, entered eternity April 13, 2018. Kathleen was born April 11, 1924, the second daughter to Elmer and Violet (Whittington) Graber in Monett, Missouri. She graduated from Verona High School in the class of 1942. Two years later she took a civil service test and was sent to Washington D.C. She arrived on the day of Franklin D....

Mary Louise McBride, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.She was born November 21, 1933, in Cole Camp, daughter of Fritz and Minnie (Stelling) Schroeder.She was confirmed in March of 1947 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Her confirmation verse was Revelation 2:10.She came to live in Sedalia in August of 1958...

Marjorie Ann Pearson, 84, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born January 1, 1934, in Sedalia, daughter of George and Mable (Weathers) Layne.On March 2, 1954, in Sedalia, she was married to Donald E. Pearson.Marjorie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and crafts. She will be remembered as loving and strong....

Betty Bob Scotten Jones died peacefully on April 10, 2018 in Sedalia, Mo.  She loved her family, cherished her friends, thrived in her community and was thankful for the life she was able to lead. She will be missed.She was born on March 6, 1924, the daughter of Peter V. and Lula Ficken Scotten and lived in Sedalia and Pettis...

Mary J. Sandy, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Four Seasons Living Center.She was born May 5, 1919, in Sedalia, daughter of Jesse M. Hodler and Jenny Mae (Swisher) Hodler.On September 4, 1943, in Sedalia, she was married to Ray Lewis Sandy.Mary worked for Consumer’s Market as a cook and in the bakery for many years....

Gary Wayne Moore, 65, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, at his home.He was born July 6, 1952, in Sedalia, son of Dee Moore and Shirley Mae (Donath) Moore.Gary was liked by everyone. He never knew a stranger and was always concerned about others. His hobbies included listening to music of all kinds, playing on the computer,...

Susan Ann Horscroft, 65, of Sedalia, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her home.No services are planned.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Joyce N. Diotte, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at her home.She was born March 22, 1926, in Saline County, MO, the daughter of Durward and Venton Elsea Venable.On December 16, 1943, in Sedalia, she married George Diotte, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2008.Mrs. Diotte was primarily a homemaker, but had worked for a...

Randy C. Kreager, 65, of Sedalia, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.A celebration and memorial of his life will be on his Facebook page along with further information.Cremation arrangements were in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Tammy Sue Cree Price, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born August 11, 1964, in Sedalia, daughter of Norman and Elva (Wills) Cree.On March 30, 1996, in Sedalia, she was married to Alan C. Price.Tammy was a loving, caring and generous person who had a heart of gold. Her positivity was...

Valentina P. Dudkina, 76, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at her home.A service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, at First Slavic Baptist Church of Sedalia, 29636 S. Grand Ave. in Sedalia.Another service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Heckart Funeral Home, followed by burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Danny Harrison Cope, 69, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 6, 1948, in Joplin, son of Harry Harrison Cope and Virginia (Dugan) Cope.On April 15, 1978, in Sedalia, he was married to Mary K. English.Dan worked as a movie theater manager for many years. He rode, broke and trained horses and...

Julie, “Nana” Rudisill, age 102, passed peacefully in her sleep at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center, March 15, 2018. She will be missed by her dear neighbors, friends, and family.She is fondly remembered for her love of “chatting about Ohio”, working in her backyard with her flowers, and feeding any and all birds within flying distance. Julia had a full life...

Harold Bennett Mullins, 80, of Sedalia, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home.He was born April 30, 1937, in Saline County, son of Earl Eison Mullins and Viola Mae (Smith) Mullins.Harold worked for Central Missouri Foods for several years and then built pole barns for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and sitting on his porch. He...

Helen P. “Penny” Williams, 78, of Green Ridge, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her home.She was born February 1, 1940, in Pettis County, daughter of John William Sublett and Maleta (Nieburger) Sublett.On July 2, 1966, in Sedalia, she was married to Jerry W. Williams.Penny graduated from Cole Camp High School in 1958. She worked at Walmart for 20 years....

Walter Lee Coffman, 60, of Sedalia, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his home.He was born August 12, 1957, in Sedalia, the son of Raymond Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Cox) Coffman.Waldo worked for the City of Sedalia in the street and alley department.Surviving is a brother, Richard Coffman, of Sedalia.He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters,...

Charlene Margaret Ehlers, 84, of Sedalia, formerly of Belton, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home.She was born August 23, 1933, in Pettis County, daughter of Ulrey Seburn and Nannie Bell (Anderson) Eye.On April 15, 1956, in Stover, she was married to Norbert Herman Ehlers, who preceded her in death.Mrs. Ehlers worked as a seamstress...