Obituaries

James Lee (Jim) Guthrie, 88, died Thursday, June 21, at his home in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Heaven was blessed on Sunday, June 17. Leta “Fae” Shelton passed with peace and grace at her home with loved ones at her side. Fae was born on Aug. 2, 1932, to Neal “Pat” and Fannie (Ricketts) Goddard. She has one surviving sister, Alice Allen, Fort Scott. ...

Glen K. Sheets Sr., 91, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 17, at his home in Nevada. Glen was born April 10, 1927, in Nevada to Albro C. and Edna Mae (Kibler) Sheets. Glen was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Marines and was stationed in Camp LeJeune during World War 2. ...

Clinton Oliver Stubblefield, 81, Joplin, formerly of Horton, passed away on Sunday, June 17, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Clinton was born Nov. 19, 1936, in Horton to Winfred Arden and Nola Lee (Sumner) Stubblefield. Clinton was raised in the Horton area and graduated from Metz High School in 1955. ...

Orval Murl Moore, age 78 of Schell City, the son of Murl John and Pauline Grace (Reynolds) Moore was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Fair Haven Springs, Mo., and passed from this life at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at his home. Orval attended school in both Harwood and Walker, then high school in Schell City where he was a member of the Class of 1958...

Lois Mae Keating, 83, of Moundville, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, Friday, June 15. Lois was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Milo, the daughter of James A. and Carolina Mae (Barnes) Dodge. She attended Bronaugh Schools and graduated from Nevada High School in 1953. ...

Leta Fae Shelton, 85, Stotesbury, died Sunday, June 17. Fae was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Fort Scott to Neal “Pat” and Fannie (Ricketts) Goddard. She was united in marriage to Marvin Shelton and he survives of the home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in East Liberty Cemetery, Stotesbury. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home...

Glen Sheets, 91, Nevada, died Sunday, June 17, at his home in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 22, in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel in Nevada. Addition service and family information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later time...

A little wicker baby buggy took me around the house and even short shopping trips when I was quite young. This baby buggy had a top on it that covered just half of the buggy but could be turned to cover the half that needed shelter at any given time. This buggy had four wheels, two in front and two at the back. I believe that it was my first means of transportation...

Charles Eugene Franklin, 79, Hume, died Wednesday, June 13. Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, June 16, at the Hume Christian Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church. The family suggests contributions to Waves of Mercy or Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel...

Douglas Duane Bower, 47, of Deerfield, died May 26, at KU Medical Center. He was the son of John Henry Bower and Amelia Elizabeth Jones Bower, of Deerfield. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date.

Curtis Lee Weber, 96, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Lee was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Deerfield, to Frank Curtis and Opal Irene (Klontz) Weber. On Dec. 21, 1941, he was united in marriage to Maxine E. Davis in the home of Judge McCaffree in Nevada...

Marli Ann Allmond, infant daughter of Lane Thomas and Misty Lynn (Ellison) Allmond of Richards, passed away on Friday, June 8. Funeral services are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Additional service and family information will be announced at a later time...

Connie Jo Phillips, 57, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 9, in Lincoln, Mo. Connie was born Feb. 22, 1961, in Nevada, to Donald Wilburn and Betty Louise (Ball) Stukesbary. On Sept. 3, 1982, she was united in marriage to David Phillips at the Berea Christian Church near Walker and he survives of the home...

Charles Hurst Jr., 95, passed away on Friday, June 8, at More-Few Care Center in Nevada. Charles was born on June 16, 1922, to Charles Hurst, Sr. and Agnes (Bailey) Hurst in Atchison, Kan. Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He married Marjorie Sheldon on Nov. 8, 1942, in Cedar Vale, Kan. She preceded him in death after 63 years of marriage. He later married Dolores Bronaugh Hurst on Sept. 5, 2007, in Nevada. She survives at their home in Nevada...

Carol Anne Johnson, age 74, of Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Carol was born April 9, 1944, in Webster, Mass., to Albert and Dorothy (Maloney) Tower. Carol graduated from Webster High School and Mount Auburn School of Nursing in Massachusetts. ...

Jeanne Lee Achey, age 62, of Sheldon, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 3, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 2, 1956, in Grandview, Mo., to Dean and Shirley (Kessler) Baxter. She moved with her family to Nevada in 1958 and stayed in the area throughout her life...

Betty Irene Holder Stanley, of Stockton, died peacefully on June 2, her 91st birthday. She was born in Caplinger Mills, Mo., on June 2, 1927, to Lionel James and Inez Holder. She was the oldest of seven children. On May 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Francis Stanley who preceded her in death in 1984. To this union, six children were born. In addition to raising six children, Irene worked at the Nevada State Hospital for 25 years from which she retired in 1989...

June Teetor Fecht, 89, Nevada, passed away May 31, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1928, in Lexington, Neb., to George William (Bill) Teetor and Lowrean Rutherford Teetor. June and her siblings moved to Idaho with her mom Lowrean and step-father Harold Stark. In 1946 June graduated high school in Mountain Home, Idaho. June attended nurses training at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho, graduating as a registered nurse in 1949...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lloyd G. Crites announces his passing after a brief illness, on April 20, at the age of 84 years. Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Nancy; and his children, Lloyd B. (Lori) Crites, of Tulsa, Okla., Jackie Henry, of Nevada; stepson, Larry G. Cecil, of San Diego, Calif.; and sister, Nadine Moore, of Nevada; as well as nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Lloyd is predeceased by his daughter, Debbie G. Crites (2011)...

Orval M. Moore, 78, of Schell City, passed away May 30 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; and one daughter, Kelly King, of Schell City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Schell City. Burial will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs...

Michael (Mickey) Dean Mitchell passed away at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, May 30. He was born June 1948 in Columbia, S.C. He was the son of Lt. Col. John S. and Zelma L. Mitchell of Joplin who preceded him in death. The Mitchell family made their home all over the United States and Puerto Rico until Lt. ...

Mark Burres, 56, Harrisonville, Mo., died May 23. Graveside inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh. A celebration of life will be held at noon at the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club. Arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral home in Harrisonville, Mo., 816-380-3268...

Mark Gilmer Welborn, 63, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away May 15, following a short illness. A native of Vernon County, Mark was born at the Nevada City Hospital on May 10, 1955, to Joseph Eugene (“Gene”) and Lula (Pratt) Welborn of rural Nevada. He was the 4th of 6 children all raised in the Ellis community...

Donald LeRoy Ashby Jr., 53, Galena, Kan. (formerly of Nevada), passed away on Tuesday, May 22, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin from a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. Don was born Dec. 19, 1964, in Nevada, to Donald LeRoy Ashby Sr. and Judith Ann (Shields) Ashby...

Orval Null, age 94, of Raymore, Mo., passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at his home on May 21. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, at Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Orval was born March 19, 1924, to O.C. and Janie (Elliott) Null on the family farm in Montevallo. He attended Glenwood Elementary through eighth grade and earned his GED in 1970...

Sandra Lee Cooke, 76 of Nevada, was called to be with the Lord on May 22. She was born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on June 14, 1941, to Bernice and Marion Hall. On Jan. 2, 1959, she married the love of her life, Thomas Cooke and together they had three children, Tom Jr., Carrie and Kim. Their family has grown to include 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren...

Mary Jo Ann Trude, 85, passed away on Monday, May 21, at her home in Sheldon. Jo Ann is survived by her son, Terry Trude; and her daughters, Brenda Borders, Debra Trude-Suter, Donna Payne and Becky Rider. She was also blessed with grandchildren, Robby Payne, Rendi Cox, Patrick Leavell, Larry Borders Jr., Rachel Doty and Rebecca Border; and great-grandchildren, Kaylee Cox, Alyssa Cox, JayCee Cox, Shari Jo Borders, Jayme Borders and Blair Doty...

Susan Elaine Janssen, 70, Nevada, passed from this life on Thursday, May 17, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Susan was born May 22, 1947, in Aplington, Iowa, to Walter Henry and Audrey Irene (Filer) Zech. Susan graduated from Aplington High School, Class of 1965. ...

Elisha Dawn Brundridge, 33, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, May 17, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. She was born on August 29, 1984, in Nevada to Warren L. and Carol Jane (Robertson) Friedli. She married Shane A. Brundridge on Nov. 16, 2004, in Walker and he survives of the home...

Elisha Dawn Brundridge, 33, Nevada, died Thursday, May 17, at Nevada Reginal Medical Center in Nevada. She was born on Aug. 29, 1984, in Nevada to Warren L. and Carol Jane (Robertson) Friedl. She married Shane A. Brundridge on Nov. 16, 2004, in Walker and he survives of the home...

David Ward Weaver, age 73, of rural Liberal, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 15, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. David was born June 18, 1944, in Liberal, oldest of the three children of Ward and Delilah (Friend) Weaver. Growing up in the country, his love of the land and devotion to farming developed early and was evident throughout his life. ...

Cecil Leon Harris, age 78, of Lamar, passed away Wednesday evening, May 16, at his home. Cecil was born Jan. 15, 1940, at Jasper, Mo., one of the six children of Jessie and Olive (Hall) Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Zella Ruth Harris and Reta Marie Guthrie; and two brothers, Ronald Eugene and Everett Lee Harris...

Fredrick Leon (Fred) Buckner, 84, Nevada, passed away suddenly at his home in Nevada on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Fred was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Richards, to George W. and Addie May (Ellifrits) Buckner. He married Clara Hamlett on March 19, 1964, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1999...

On Tuesday, May 15, Jean Loving, widow of Buck Loving, passed away. We lost the woman who was grandmother to three, sister to two, great-grandmother to one, aunt to two, mother-in-law to two and for three lucky people, our mom. With her death, we all lost our cheerleader and the woman who taught by example. ...

Darrell Earnest Harden, 83, of Nevada, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, at the Webb City Health and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness. Darrell was born July 7, 1934, in Walker to John Raymond and Willa Rose (Edson) Harden. He was raised in Walker and attended Walker School...

Dean Russell Eaton, age 84, of Milpitas, Calif., passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at the Regional Medical Center in San Jose, Calif. Dean was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Deerfield, Mo., to George Britton Eaton and Luella Palmer Eaton. Dean was the youngest of five children. He had three sisters; Virginia, Margaret, Elinor and one brother, Harry...

Zana Ellen (Chambers) Blankenship, age 83, of Walker, passed away Sunday, May 13. Zana was born December 11, 1934, in Sedalia, MO, to Thomas E. and Elsie M. (Rains) Chambers. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1953 and married Max Blankenship on July 1, 1953. To their union five children were born...

Barbara Jo Pettibon, 80, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, May 12, in Joplin. She was born June 30, 1937, in Beardstown, Ill., to Allyn and Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. She married Robert Bowman on May 27, 1972, and he preceded her in death. One day, while strolling through the park, she met the second love of her life, Forest Pettibon, and they were united in marriage on Feb. 26, 1999. They enjoyed a special marital bond and truly were a team together in life...

Katherine B. Nichols, 93, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, May 12, at Morningside of Nevada. Katie was born March 21, 1925, in Bullitt County, Ky., the daughter of Charles E. and Artie E. Mobley Stark. Katie grew up on a farm, graduating from Elizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown, Ky., in 1942. ...

Luther “Leon” Lamb, age 62, of Sheldon, passed away Sunday morning, May 13, at home in Sheldon surrounded by his family. Leon was born Feb. 27, 1956, in Lamar, to Luther and Shirley Cornell Lamb. He was preceded in death by his mother and two grandchildren, Hannah Lamb and Devin Ellifrits...

Cassandra Rachel Hocking, age 26, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away tragically on May 9, 2018. Cassandra was born in West Virginia on Sept. 17, 1991. She was married to the love of her life, Terry Hocking for nine years. Many people were fortunate enough to get to meet her. She was a bright and shining light for all who were lost. She would do anything to help out her family and friends. She was an amazing mother, a beautiful wife, a wonderful sister, the best aunt and a great niece...

Bettie Lou Alt passed away quietly on Mother’s Day, May 13, in Nevada, Iowa. She loved her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed life, laughter and flower gardening. Bettie was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Rockville. ...

Ronald David Hughes, 64, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, as a result of an automobile accident. Ron was born Oct. 28, 1953, in Nevada, to Raymond L. and Doris Jeanell (Heddinger) Hughes. He married Janet L. Bloesser on Dec. 10, 1983, in Walker, and she survives of the home...

Ronald G. Elliott, 81, Walker, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, at his home in Walker following a brief illness. Ron was born Feb. 9, 1937, south of El Dorado Springs, in Cedar County, to William LeRoy and Virgie May (Teague) Elliott. On Christmas day in 1975, he married Barbara Ann Hallam in Walker and she survives of the home...

Melba Maurine Barnes, 89, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin following a brief illness. Melba was born June 4, 1928, in Metz to Louis McClellan and Donna May (Johnson) Wilson. She was united in marriage to B.W. “Junior” Adams who preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1964. She later married Ray Barnes on Oct. 28, 1972, in Nevada and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2017...

Laura Sue Nichols, 51, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, May 6, at her home in Nevada. Laura was born Jan. 13, 1967, in Ft. Knox, Ky., to Robert Lee and Sandra Sue (Baker) Thomas. She attended school and graduated from high school in Broken Arrow, Okla. Laura has resided in Nevada for many years...

It is with great sadness that the family of Vonda Marie Landis announces her passing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, on Sunday, May 6, at the age of 77 years. Vonda was born May 22, 1940, in Van Buren, Mo. She worked as an L.P.N. her entire career, until her retirement in 2009. Vonda and her son moved from Kansas City to Nevada in 1976 where she worked for many years at the Nevada State Hospital, ultimately relocating back to Kansas City in 1991...

Betty Jean Alexander went home Jan. 1, at St. Joseph East Hospital. Betty was born in Newton, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 1925. She is survived by her two children Linda Alexander, Lancaster, Ky., and Jim Alexander of Lexington. She is also survived by Jim’s two children and their spouses, Karey Alexander Nevels and Justin, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tyler and Sarah Alexander of Lexington...

Colin M. Thomas, 74, of Coats, N.C., a native of Moundville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5. He is survived by his wife, Betsy, three children Jeff (Kara), Paul, and Kristen (Ken) and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the IMB Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230 or NAMB Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, P.O. Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368...