Obituaries

James “Jim” Earl Clark, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital, in Columbia, MO.Jim was born October 28, 1944, in Pettis County, son of Elbert Eugene and Helen Elizabeth Thurman Clark.On June 10, 1967, in Sedalia, he was married to Janet Gehlken.Jim worked as a lab tech for Alcan Cable. He served his country...

Deloris Jean Morton, 87, of Sedalia, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia.She was born February 6, 1928 in Sedalia, daughter of Edward Franklin and Hazel Virginia (Hill) Davis.October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Donald G. Morton at East Sedalia Baptist Church by Rev. Walter P. Arnold.As an infant she was enrolled in...

William Henry Hall, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2015, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.He was born May 19, 1928, in Spring Fork, son of the late William Elmo and Rosa Sickler Hall. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1946. In 1952, he married Darlene Oehrke, who died in 1994.Mr. Hall worked at...

Dorothy Genevieve Vansell Landes Eken, 93, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2015.She was born on May 19, 1922, in Sedalia, the daughter of Charles and Gertie Vansell. She was married to Archie Paul Landes, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 10, 1985. On August 30, 2003, she married Truman Eken, who survives of the home.She...

Dr. James Wilson Bryden, D.C., 90, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at his home at Winchester Meadows.He was born July 3, 1925, in Beloit, WI, son of Ross Farrington and Beulah Elizabeth Troxel Bryden.On March 26, 1949, in Beloit, WI, he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Stafford, who preceded him in death on May 25,...

Norma Geraldine Case, 78, of Fulton, died Monday, November 3, 2015, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab.No services are planned.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Robert Walker Moon, 81, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.He was born June 13, 1934, in Syracuse, son of William Walker and Mildred Moore Moon. On November 12, 1973, in Kansas City, he married Vernell “Nellie” Blumhorst, who preceded him in death on October 30, 2006.Mr. Moon was a farmer and custom...

Dorothy Marie Furnell, 82, of Sedalia, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.She was born May 19, 1933, in Sedalia, daughter of August Joseph and Katherine Millian Whiteman Dick. She was a 1952 graduate of Sacred Heart High School.On February 13, 1953, in Harrison, AR, she was united in marriage to Duane Franklin Furnell. They were...

Elbert C. “Jr.” Fidler, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born September 24, 1954, in Ft. Leonard Wood, son of the late Elbert Clayton and Mary Jane Sullivan Fidler.Jr. worked as a construction foreman for Septagon Construction and also in car sales.He enjoyed riding motorcycles, until his health failed, and watching...

James Ronald “Ronnie” Johnson, 68, of Warrensburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Dale Whitfield, 83, of Hannibal, MO, died at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015, at Luther Manor Retirement Center in Hannibal.Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia, MO. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor Ronn Pashia of Hannibal, MO, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.Dale was...

William “Tony” Oliver, 53, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Four Seasons Living Center.He was born April 19, 1962, in 29 Palms, CA, son of Cecil Oliver and Helen L. (Vice) Peister.Surviving are his brother, Robert Oliver; his sister, Barbara Forsythe McGuire; niece, Sherrie Oliver; nephews, Justin Oliver and wife Stephanie, and Joshua Oliver and wife Amber;...

Danny G. Davis, 67, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at his home.He was born February 27, 1948, in Sedalia, son of the late Charles F. and Martha Latta Davis.On May 29, 1976, in Sedalia, Danny was united in marriage to Deborah L. Nichols, who survives of the home.Danny formerly owned the Double D Express convenience store. He...

John Bernard Ryan, 67, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at Four Seasons Living Center.Although he was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was a graduate of Marshall High School in Falls Church, Va. and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Springfield, Va.  Eventually he moved to Riverside, Mo. and worked on the loading dock  for Midwest Chandelier...

Alvin Walker, 79, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.He was born April 26, 1936, in Richmond, VA, son of Enoch and Anna Mae Hall Bowman. On February 8, 1958, in California, he married Roberta Baxter, who survives of the home.Mr. Walker was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 90th Division AAA Unit...

Steven Alex Thrift, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at his home.He was born July 13, 1943, in Columbia, son of Eugene and Nina Thrift. On July 21, 1979, in Dripping Springs, MO, he was married to Linda Diane Dillard, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2000.He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He...

David Lee Blagden, 37, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at his home.He was born May 4, 1978, in Iowa City, IA. David was a 1997 graduate of Otterville High School.On March 2, 2012, in Sedalia, he married Pammy Stowell, who survives of the home.In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Hayley Waters, David...

Keith Corbett, 63, of Sedalia, ended his struggles in this life on earth by the grace and mercy of his Lord Jesus Christ and was called home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.He was born July 11, 1952, in Sedalia, son of Harry Dale Corbett and Deloris Knoles Allen. On March 7, 1972, in Smithton, he married Brenda Boatman, who survives....

Georgia Jane Young Mais, 90, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Sharon Lane Health Services in Shawnee.She was born February 2, 1925, in Sedalia, daughter of James Herbert and Fern A. Hutsler Young.On August 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Jr. Mais, who preceded her in death on October 1,...

Thelma Ethel Couchman, 75, of Green Ridge, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at her home.She was born January 22, 1940, in Smithville, daughter of Gene and Mary Pike Hollingsworth.She was united in marriage to John A. Couchman on June 18, 1957, in Platte City.Thelma enjoyed sewing, reading, quilting and gardening, but her greatest joy came from spending time with...