Obituaries

Charles Henry Marcee, or Papa as we all knew him, born April 11, 1937, in Steelville, Mo., was a proud American military man. He was a father, grandfather and even a great-grandfather who loved his family and his country. Charles passed on July 1, 2020, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab with his family at his bedside. ...

Margie Sue Fisher, 90, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Medicalodges in Butler, Mo. She was the sixth of nine children born to Leslie and Myrtle Gowin on July 11, 1929, in Walker, Mo. Margie married Louie Dulier in 1946. To this union, five children were born. After Louie passed in 1961, she married Carl Fisher in 1964. To this union, four children were born. Carl passed in 1978 and Margie would remain an unmarried widow for the last 42 years of her life...

Letha Belle Smith of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Letha was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Boulder, Colo., to Hobart and Kaite (Reed) Staples. She was united in marriage to William Dempsey Fisher in Pineville, Mo., on May 13, 1943, and he preceded her in death. In 1965, she married Herschel Smith in Dederick, Mo., and he also preceded her in death...

Barbara Roxanne Moore, 80, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her home in Nevada. Barbara was born June 19, 1940, in Nevada, to Murl W. and Lois M. (Bryan) Boyd. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 25, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Johnnie Dean Long, 64, of Galmey, Mo., died Wednesday July 1, 2020, at his home. Johnnie was born Aug. 4, 1955, the son of John Leonard and Rosalie Marie (McNeece) Long. Military Honors will be held 11 a.m., Monday July 6, at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan., by the U.S. Army Honors Detail...

Mary Jane Buckner, 85 of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on May 19, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., to Patrick and Kathryn (Sims) Cushing. She was married to Evertt Buckner on May 25, 1968, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Max Duane Pyle, 78, of rural El Dorado Springs passed away in his home, July 3, 2020, surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born at home on Feb. 14, 1942, in Stockton, Mo., to Ernest and Eunice Pyle. Max grew up in Stockton, graduating from Stockton High School in 1960. ...

Edith Carrole “Sissy” Palmer, 77, of Fair Haven, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis. As a cancer survivor, she was one of the strongest, bravest women known by her family. The family believes that her heart was just so full of love that it just wore out. ...

Eva K. (Trussell) Whaley, 46, of Nevada, Mo., passed away at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born on July 8, 1973, in Kansas City, Mo., to Edward Nelson and Letha Trussell. A memorial service for Eva Whaley will be held on Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m., at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with the Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Disposition was by inurnment...

Johnnie Delilah Medley, 102, Moundville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born June 18, 1917, in Dederick, Mo., to John A. and Evaline E. (Key) Folkner. Johnnie married Rolla Dale Medley on March 28, 1936, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2004...

Kerry Lue (Headrick) Duncan, 39, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Kerry was born April 7, 1981, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Walter R. Headrick Jr. and Terry L. (Westerhold) Headrick Logan...

Paul Elliott Lauderback Jr., 79, Walker, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at his home in Walker. Paul was born Sept. 12, 1940, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Paul E. and Freddie (Meyer) Lauderback. He married Frances Laverne Elliott in April of 1982 and she preceded him in death on July 28, 2016...

Wilma Jean Irwin, 85, of Nevada, Mo., went to be with her daughter “Bea” on Sunday, June 21, 2020, following a short illness. Wilma was born to Ralph and Doris (White) Smith on June 2, 1935. The oldest of four children, she grew up on their family farm in Milo, Mo...

Thomas Wayne Fecht, 94, Nevada, Mo., left this earth on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. He was born on Jan. 3, 1926, in Mexico, Mo., to Lawrence Matthew Fecht and Leonora Pearl (Hall) Fecht. Tom enjoyed a large and loving family. He had one sibling left whom he adored, his sister Inez Brown, and several nieces and nephews and their collective families...

John Lee Carmichael, 92, Nevada, Mo., passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born March 15, 1928, in Osawatomie, Kan., to Cecil L. Carmichael and Mildred F. (Phares) Carmichael. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha L. York, on Feb. 24, 1951, in Osawatomie, Kan. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents...

Thomas Wayne Fecht, 94, Nevada, Mo., left this earth on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. No services are planned. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Doris Ann Fairall, 71, Parsons, Kan., (formerly of Nevada) passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Doris was born Dec. 6, 1948, in Nevada, Mo., to Harry “Bus” W. and Helen R. (Baker) Rimmer. She was united in marriage to Jerry Fairall on Aug. 11, 1968, in Grandview, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Bonnie Jean Jones passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the age of 93 in Hockessin, Del. She was born on Dec. 18, 1926, in Arthur, Mo. Jean will be dearly missed by her son, Bradford and daughter-in-law, Amy, of Hockessin, Del.; sisters, Pat Griffith of Columbia, Mo., and Maxine Morris of Nevada, Mo.; brother, Nick Geary of Winter Park, Fla.; nieces, Marlisa Griffith/Livesay, Becky Blake, Kim Moore, Monta Holt, and Deanna Conway; and nephew, Geary Morris...

Debbie Anne Hudson, 63, of Sheldon, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo., following a courageous battle with ALS. Debbie was born on Aug. 14, 1956, in Nevada, to Donald and Darlene (Holland) Doolin. ...

Jackie Raybern Murphy, 84, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Sheldon. Jack was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Neodesha, Kan., to Elmer and Gussie E. (Havens) Murphy. He was married to Marlene Graves of Independence, Kan., on Sept. 18, 1959, in Neodesha and she survives of the home...

Virginia B. Baker, 86, Nevada, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2020, following a short illness. Virginia was born to Harry E. and Inez I. (Ebner) Irwin on March 29, 1934, in Elk City, Kan. She was the eighth-child born to this union. On Oct. 15th, 1950 she was united in marriage to Jesse R. Baker in Berryville, Ark., and to the union six children were born. She and Jesse celebrated 60 years together before he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2010...

James Eugene Andersen, 68, of rural Rich Hill, Mo., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born May 23, 1952, in Sheldon, Mo., to Eugene and Elsie (Winfield) Andersen. On May 23, 2014, he was married to Roxana Whitehead and she survives of the home...

Anna Laura Duncan, 58, of Nevada, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, following a lengthy illness. Anna was born on April 20, 1962, in Kansas City, Mo., to Robert, Jr and Anna (Collins) Jadlot. Anna grew up in Sheldon and Nevada and attended school in Sheldon. ...

Barbara Ruth Doolittle, 86 of Nevada, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Medicalodges of Nevada. She was born on May 31, 1933, in Hudson, N.Y., to William and Ruth (Wallace) Hale. She was married to Charles E. Doolittle on Nov. 29, 1966, in Wooster, Ohio. After 50 plus years together he preceded her in death in April 2018...

Gillian Curry, 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Cox Barton County Hospital, in Lamar. Gillian was born March 4, 1948, in Ipswich, England, to John and Evelyn M. (Mason) Bowman. On April 29, 1985, she was united in marriage to Donald Curry in Great Yarmouth, England, and he survives of the home...

Gillian Curry, 72, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Cox Barton County Hospital, in Lamar. Gillian was born March 4, 1948, in Ipswich, England, to John and Evelyn M. (Mason) Bowman. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, at Milo Cemetery in Milo, Mo., with the Rev. David Curry officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Norma Lee Hart, 90, formerly of Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Truman Healthcare and Rehab in Lamar following a brief illness. Norma was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Mannford, Okla., to Jessie O. and Naomi A. (Stockdale) Varnell. She was united in marriage to Gus Eugene Hart on Sept. 24, 1948, in Drumright, Okla., and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2010...

Charlotte Norwood Reid, passed from this life on May 10, 2020, following a lengthy illness, in Springfield, Mo. Charlotte (72) was born on July 14, 1947, in Nevada, Mo., to Beva Lee Norwood and Evelyn Norwood. Charlotte was raised in Nevada where she attended school until her graduation in 1965...

Sharon Faye Kunkel, 68, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, May 24, 2020, following a lengthy illness. Sharon was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Nevada, Mo., to Troy Franklin and Nina Allene (Phillips) Norris. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 29, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Schell City, Mo., with Pastor Dan Gayman officiating...

Carmen “Gaye” Baldwin, 78, of Nevada, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Gaye was born on March 26, 1942, in Nevada, to Robert “Daddy Bob” and Imogene (Tough) Howell. On Dec. 29, 1962 she was married to Mark L. Baldwin in Nevada and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2014...

Melva Lea Keithley, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Melva was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Nevada, Mo., to Ralph H. and Doris O. (White) Smith. She was united in marriage to Alfred L. Keithley on Dec. 29, 1961, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2005...

Francis Whitton Stewart, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his home in Schell City, Mo. Francis was born Jan. 5, 1941, in Wheaton, Mo., to Lonnie and Bonnie (Thompson) Stewart. He married Esther Ruth Brashears on Nov. 3, 1963, in Neosho, Mo., and she preceded him in death on March 2, 2005...

Jacquelyn Joyce Stites Hardy of Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo., at the age of 89 following a brief illness. Jackie was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Centralia, Mo., to Charles A. and Pansy (Patton) Stites. After graduating from Centralia High School, she worked for Kroger Grocery. On Aug. 21, 1949, she married Harry Joe Hardy in Centralia. They raised one daughter, Joy, and two sons, Randy and Mark, on their family farm in Sheldon, Ml...

Tanner Russell Bryant, 15, of Nevada, Mo., gained his angel wings on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born Jan. 27, 2005 in Nevada, Mo. Tanner was diagnosed very early on with a chromosome 9q deletion, known as Kleefstra Syndrome. He was never able to walk or really, even talk, but he taught all of us what true, unconditional love really was. ...