Funeral Announcements for September 16, 2026

A celebration of life for Ramona Jean Newman, 72, Sedalia, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Katy Baptist Church. Arrangements are in care of Heckart Funeral Home.

A celebration of life for Jerry G. Lappat, 60, of Sedalia will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

A private burial will be held by the family at a later date for Ronald McSorley, 74, of Sedalia. Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.

No services are being planned at this time for Larry Pulley, 67, of Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A celebration of life for Dorothy Dean “Deanie” Stickney, 87, of Sedalia, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at LifePointe Church, 2921 W. Broadway. Arrangements are in care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Prayers of the rosary for Martha Jo Doogs, 91, of Sedalia, will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Sacred Heart Chapel, with visitation to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Heckart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

No services are planned at this time for Alvie Russell Sutton III, 51, of Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.