Obituaries

Harry L. Farris, 97, of Sedalia Missouri, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico, Missouri.He was born August 1, 1917 in Etterville, Missouri, to Chester and Carrie Farris, who preceded him in death.In 1940, he married Helen V. Rouchka, who also preceded him in death.Harry was employed by J.A. Lamy Mfg. Co. in Sedalia for...

Richard Elwood Bremer, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born February 11, 1939, in Sedalia, son of Hersel Elwood and Ruth Louise Dietzel Bremer.Richard was united in marriage to Leora Mae Ehlert on June 22, 1963, at the Grace Methodist Church in Higginsville, MO, by the Rev. Ed Watkins.He graduated from...

Justin Lee Hampton, 37, of Sedalia, passed away March 25, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.He was born September 11, 1977, in Sedalia, son of Cecil Curtis “Skip” Hampton and Carol Marie (Crabb) Bennett.Justin was outgoing, charismatic, a comedian and enjoyed life. He loved spending time with his kids and fishing.He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Ta’Lia Hampton,...

Howard Allen, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday evening, March 22, 2015, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.He was born May 18, 1931, in Mountainburg, AR, son of Ernest and Minnie Belle Self Allen. On April 2, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, he married Barbara A. Swanson, who survives of the home.Mr. Allen worked for many years as...

Joseph Mocsary, 88, of Sedalia, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.No services are planned.

Clarence Eugene Hunter, 58, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home.He was born December 21, 1956, is Sedalia, son to William Edward Hunter and Mary Ellen Weathers Hunter Wombles. He was married to Tammie Dillon Salmons and together they had two children.Clarence worked as a paper carrier. He was a member of the Community of Christ....

Sondra Joy Ferguson, 57, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born May 12, 1957, in Clinton, MO, daughter of Gene Arthur Ferguson and Julia Lee Ferguson Scott. Having survived a brain tumor at the age of 5, Sondra was faced with a very challenging life that she embraced with great courage and...

Michele Lynn Popp, 61, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.She was born August 11, 1953, in Great Bend, KS, daughter of Eugene A. and Bobett T. Lott Beran.Michelle was united in marriage to Larry D. Popp on June 1, 1974, in Odin, KS.Her life centered around her family. She also...

Katherine Alice Crum Aldrich, 76, of Sedalia, went to join her husband in Heaven on Monday, March 9, 2015.She was born July 15, 1938, in Sedalia, to Clarence Lee and Lena Morrison Crum. On June 28, 1956, in Sedalia, she married Clarence William Aldrich Sr., who preceded her in death on July 7, 2010.Katherine worked as a nurse. She was...

Andrew Clay Smith, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.He was born February 28, 1928, in Sedalia, son of Andrew Clay Sr. and Lois Catherine Alfrey Smith. On December 29, 1955 in Sedalia, he married Anna Lee Bolton, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2005.Andrew worked for the U.S....

Earl Wayne Green, Sr., 79, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Fair View Nursing Home.He was born December 16, 1935, in Pettis County, son of Daniel Park and Zona Ethel Todd Green. On May 17, 1958, in Sedalia, he married Karen Suzanne Starkey, who survives of the home.Earl worked for Sprinkle Concrete as a supervisor for many...

Bertha Mae Arnold Cairer, age 88, of Sedalia, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia.She was born October 19, 1926, in Sedalia, daughter of Ralph Allen and Stella Jewel Tomlinson Arnold. On February 10, 1946, in Springfield, MO, she married her life partner of 55 years, John Lee Cairer, who preceded her in death...

Mary Aline Reid, 90, of Raymore, MO, formerly of Sedalia, MO, died Friday, February 27, 2015, at Life Care Center in Grandview, MO.She was born November 4, 1924, in Steelville, MO, daughter of Ray and Mary Wilkinson Cummins. She was married for 48 years to Elmore Reid, who preceded her in death.Aline was raised in Steelville, MO. She attended Southwest...

Jacquelyn C. Stockwood, 81, of Sedalia, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones.She was born August 11, 1933, in St. Louis, the daughter of William C. and Cornelia Goodman Jones. On February 7, 1954, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in St. Louis, she married Dr. Robert C. Stockwood, who survives of the home. They met while attending...

Wilson Warder Parke, 79, of Sedalia, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Richard Dale “Rick” Chancellor, 60, of Smithton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at his home with his family.He was born May 28, 1954, in Sedalia, son of Robert Dowl and Opal Irene West Chancellor.Rick married Becky Kane on December 27, 1977, in Sedalia.He worked for Webb & Sons for 23 years, where he held many positions before becoming manager...

Ruby Lucille Irwin, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at her home.She was born December 13, 1925, in Sedalia, daughter of Anton and Mattie Ann Wheeler Schick. On June 24, 1964, in Sedalia, she married Milton W. Irwin, who passed away January 7, 1995.Ruby was a member of Parkview Christian Church and was an honorary member of...

Ernest Clarence McDonald, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born January 4, 1934, in Flint, Michigan, son of Ernest Clarence and Catherine Kroell McDonald. On September 10, 1954, in Sedalia, he married Gordena L. Greer, who survives of the home.Mr. McDonald worked for Ford Aerospace as an electrical engineer. He...

Juanita Mae Hood, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.She was born June 13, 1926, in Jefferson City, daughter of Snode Eloid and Margie Reta Gosney Percival.On May 13, 1946, in Sedalia, she married Wayne Lee Hood, who preceded her in death on September 16, 1992.She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1944....

Leon Herman Trumpp, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born March 22, 1937, in Chicago, son of Herman and Emma Stark Trumpp.Leon was married to Cynthia Trumpp, who survives of home. Also surviving are a daughter, Kristy Starke, and her husband, Chad; and a grandson, Gavin Starke.Leon owned AquaTek. He enjoyed...