Obituaries

Sharyn Ann Weaver, 68, of St. Charles, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Windsor Estates in St. Charles.Private services will be held.Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Robert Lyle Williams II, 59, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home.He was born January 27th, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Robert Lyle Williams and Mary Louise Dey Williams.On June 7th, 1980, in Indianola, Iowa, he married JoAnn Stastny, of Indianola, Iowa who survives of the home.Bob was a hardworking man devoted to his...

Beverly May Morris, 84, of Sedalia, passed awaySaturdayafternoon,October 1, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born February 15, 1932, in Marshall, daughter of Ollie and Winona Sublette. On October 22, 1949, in Harrison, AR, she was married to Jerry A. “Bob” Morris Sr., who survives of the home.She was a member of First Baptist Church.Also surviving are two sons,...

Julia A. Hathaway, 67, of La Monte, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.She was born February 6, 1949, in Sedalia, daughter of Charles A.M. and Agnes A. Hall Lee. On November 24, 1965, in Sedalia, she was married to Michael E. Hathaway, who died in 1995.She was a member of the Jehovah’s...

Lloyd M. McDowell, 91, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home  in Cole Camp.He was born February 28, 1925, in Camden County, MO, the son of George W. and Grace Mansfield McDowell.Mr. McDowell served in the Regimental Headquarters, 289th Regiment, 75th Division during World War II. His division served in three campaigns, though he was...

Alfredo “Fred” Lara, 55, of Sedalia, lost his battle Thursday, September 22, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia during extensive neurosurgery for a brain tumor.He was born December 23, 1960, in El Paso, TX, son of Aurelio “Frank” Lara and Mary Pacheco Lara.Fred worked as a diesel mechanic in El Paso for 18 years. He had worked several...

Yvonne Jeannette Jaeger Werner, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at Winchester Meadows.She was born December 26, 1922, in Truman, Minnesota, daughter of Martin J. and Lettie Peterson Helvig.On June 7, 1942, she married Gerhardt Carl Jaeger, who preceded her in death on March 14, 1971.On May 8, 1977, she married Robert Albert Werner, who preceded her...

Samuel E. Boyle, 87, of Sedalia, died Friday, September 23, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born October 12, 1928, in Sedalia, son of Samuel E. and Fay Wilks Boyle.As a child, Sam spent his summers with his grandparents in Sedalia. His grandfather, Alonzo Wilks,  served as Mayor of Sedalia in the early 1940s.Sam attended high school at Morgan...

Rick Allen Cunningham, 59, of Hughesville, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Sweet Springs Villa.He was born October 25, 1956, in St. Louis, son of Robert William and Mary Isabelle Ison Cunningham.On August 4, 1979, in Smithton, he was united in marriage to Dawn Griffin.Rick was a member of First Christian Church. He was a member of Sedalia Lodge...

John Ashpey Couchman, 77, of Green Ridge, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.He was born on June 21, 1939, in Marion, IN, the son of Charles and Minnie Jane Goodpasture Couchman, who preceded him in death.John was united in marriage to Thelma Ethel Hollingsworth on June 18, 1957, in Platte City. She passed away...

Frank Lee Fowler “Junior”, 87, of Sedalia, joined his Lord Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. Frank was born on March 31, 1929 in Saline County, MO the second son of Frank Lee and Ruby Edna (Martin) Fowler, who preceded him in death.On December 20, 1949 in Sedalia, Frank was joined in marriage with...

Clarence Levi Shrock, 82, of Smithton, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, at Olive Hill Amish-Mennonite Church.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Olive Hill Amish-Mennonite School.Burial will be in the church cemetery.Arrangements are under the...

Everette Allen Bohrer, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.He was born March 21, 1947, in Craig, CO, son of Everette Merle and Esther Mae Hoggatt Bohrer.Everette worked as a field mechanic in coal mines. He had also worked as a police officer.He was a devout Christian and was a...

Richard Smith, 83, of Cole Camp, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his home.Arrangements are pending at Heckart Funeral Home.

Juanita Williams, 92, of Sedalia, passed away Friday morning, August 19, 2016, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born June 13, 1924, in Shackleford, daughter of Walter and Iva Mae Holden Murphy.Juanita worked for Swift’s, Sedalia Drug, Crown Drug and Bards. She enjoyed visiting with friends and cooking, and was well known for her fried chicken. Most of all...

Elva Elizabeth Lewis, 88, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at her home.She was born August 26, 1927, in Bozeman, Montana, daughter of Charles Victor and Russie Claudia Mae Morris Huddleston.On July 16, 1950, at Georgetown United Methodist Church, she was married to Donald Kenneth Lewis, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2014.Elva moved to Georgetown...

Donald Glenn Gochenour, 84, of Otterville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born April 22, 1932, in Jefferson City, son of Earl H. and Edith L. Speaker Gochenour.On September 21, 1957, he was married to Mary Collyott, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2000.Don graduated from Otterville High School in 1950. He...

Charles Morris Huddleston, 96, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living in Shawnee, KS.He was born November 19, 1919, in Livingston, MT, son of Charles Victor and Russie Morris Huddleston. On April 24, 1949, in Sedalia, he married Dorothy Glee Huddleston, who preceded him in death on February 22, 2014.Mr. Huddleston retired as Vice-President...

John Ernest Conrad, 79, of Sedalia, formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born May 31, 1937, in Kansas City, son of Lawrence Herman and Marguerite (Smith) Conrad.Surviving are a sister, Mary Ellen Swanson; two nieces and one nephew.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.No services are planned.Cremation...

Franklin Conn Dowdy, 90, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.He was born September 10, 1925, in Sedalia, son of Russell and Dorothea (Kaler) Dowdy. On August 28, 1998, in Eureka Springs, AR, he was married to Dessie Ann (Belsha) Schroeder, who survives of the home.Frank worked for Sedalia Typewriter Company, selling...