Obituaries

Thelma L. Cooper, 105, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Graveside services were held on Nov. 16, 2020, at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, Mo. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Theresa Ann “Terri” Chadd, 60, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, with her beloved best friend and partner in crime, Debbie, by her side following a short battle with cancer. Terri was born April 26, 1960, in Lamar, Mo., to Wayne and Patsy A. (Wallace) Owen. She married Gary W. Chadd on June 4, 2002, and her preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2010...

Arthur Leslie “Sonny” Sewell Jr., 78, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, at his home surrounded by his wife Linda and loved ones. Sonny was born August 28th, 1942 in his grandmother’s house, 415 S. Tower St., Nevada, Mo. Aunt Dora McGee, who helped deliver Sonny gave the first bottom slap. Dora always claimed it wasn’t hard enough...

Helen Irene Fritter, 102, resident of Fort. Scott, Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born on Sept. 21, 1918, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Harry and Lessie Fetters Beal. Following high school, Irene worked for a candy factory in Joplin, Mo., a tire factory in Kansas City, and then back in Fort Scott at Key Work Clothes until marriage...

Nancy Kay Gulliford, 61, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at the Moore Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo. She was born on April 18, 1959, in Nevada, and was adopted by V.H. and Hazel Bley Gulliford on Oct. 15, 1959. Nancy Kay and her father were close. ...

Eugene Roger King, 86, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo. Eugene was born July 23, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., to William J. and Ruth B. (Peters) King. Memorials services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, Michael Charles Pelland, loving father of two girls passed away at the age of 70. He was a resident of Nevada, Mo., and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on Nov.17, 1949. ...

John Hastings Campbell, 91, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. John was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Moundville, Mo., to Howard J. and Gladys I. (Hall) Campbell. He married Patsy Ann Whitworth on Dec. 12, 1954, in Moundville, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 30, 2019...

Sherrial K. (Neas) Wessley Taylor was born July 11,1936, the eldest daughter of Cawood I. and Lanelle (Duncan) Neas. At the age of 84 she completed a life well lived, after a lengthy illness, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living, Nevada, Mo...

Christine Anne Clark, 69, of Nevada passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Christine was born Sept. 13, 1951, in Bishop, Calif., to Elmer W. and Rose A. (Barile) Head. She was united in marriage to Lloyd W. Clark on Oct. 25, 1985, in Miami, Okla., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2019...

Nona Lee Herrell, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Nona was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Bronaugh, Mo., to Floyd A. and Ruth (Thomas) Carpenter. She was united in marriage to Clarence L. Harrell on Aug. 4, 1957, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2006...

Anna Elizabeth Kluth, 97, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a brief illness. She was born Anna Elizabeth Wilson on April 10, 1923, in Great Bend, Kan., to William Wilson and May Seeber Wilson. Burial of cremated remains will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements will be announced through Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Mo. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 330 N. Main St., Nevada, Mo., or your local Meals on Wheels...

Brenda Sue Moreland, 62, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo. A private memorial to be announced at a later date.

Johnnie Roberta Miller, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. Johnnie was born June 4, 1941, in Schell City, Mo., to John R. and Veda M. (Goodwin) Hutchison. Johnnie grew up in Schell City and graduated from Schell City High School Class of 1959. She was employed by the State Rehabilitation Center in Nevada for 31 years. Johnnie enjoyed playing cards (pitch), crocheting, and playing Bingo. She loved spending time with her family, she was a loving mother and grandmother...

Sophia Mildred Olive, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Truman Healthcare in Lamar. Sophia was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Lebanon, Tenn., to Ford Oliver Ballinger and Martha Ann Riggan Ballinger. She had three older brothers, Samuel Lee Ballinger, Ford Alison Ballinger, and Frank Murray Ballinger (all deceased)...

Ray Darrell Lukenbill, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at the Kansas City Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Ray was born May 28, 1932, in rural Appleton City, St. Clair County, Mo., to Ray and Glenna (Muchmore) Lukenbill. He was united in marriage to Darlene Davis on July 4, 1952, in Butler, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Dale Laverne Brockmeyer, 89, of Nevada died Nov. 7, 2020, at the Barone Alzheimer Care Center. He was born June 16, 1931, in Burlington, Colo., the son of Henry Brockmeyer and Meta Fasse Brockmeyer. Dale graduated from high school in Burlington, attended Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, received his bachelor’s degree at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, and his master’sdegree from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, with a grant from the National Science Foundation...

Virginia Lillian Godwin, 58, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Cass Regional Hospital in Harrisonville, Mo. Virginia was born on Jan. 30, 1962, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Stanley Lewis and Helen Joan (Pettibon) Schnichels. Virginia’s parents passed away when she was around 4 years old and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Norval and Ann Schnichels, in the Fort Scott area. She graduated from Fort Scott High School and for a period of time worked as a caregiver...

Dodson L.”Sonny” Crooks, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Sonny was born July 13, 1932, in Garland, Mo., the son of Denver Marshell and Lula May (Middaugh) Crooks. He was united in marriage to Helen May Davis on June 29, 1951, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2002. He married Frances LaVerne (Phillips) Bobbett on June 15, 2003, and she survives of the home...

Cynthia Louise Caviness, 55, formerly of Nevada, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Joplin, MO. Cynthia, lovingly known as Cindy, was born on November 29, 1964 to WJ and Ruby Pauline Newton in Nevada, MO. She married Dennis Caviness on July 3rd of 1991. During this union they raised Cindy’s children, Loucinda and Douglas, together...

Aaron Scott Maine, 40, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Cox South in Springfield, MO. Aaron was born August 8, 1980 in Dunedin, FL to Ottis E. and Sandra L. (Maxson) Maine. Aaron grew up in Florida and graduated from River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, FL. ...

Lonnie Ray Beisley, 49, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Medicalodges of Nevada, Missouri from his courageous battle with ALS. Lonnie was born November 18, 1970 in Nevada to Herbert N. and Bonnie L. (Milligan) Beisley. Lonnie grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1989. ...

Mamie Jean (Schmidt) Custine was born on February 13,1935, to John J. and Anna Schmidt in Goltry, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020, at age 85. Mamie grew up in Goltry, Oklahoma and attended school in Jet, Oklahoma. She gave her heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at Pleasant View Mennonite Church by Minister Reuben Koehn on October 19,1951. After high school, she worked for a time at banks in Enid and Goltry, Oklahoma, and at the hospital in Halstead, Kansas...

Tammy Sue Eador, 45, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Tammy grew up in Nevada attended Nevada High School where she was a cheerleader. She worked for a time at Key Industries, and also worked as an aide for several nursing homes in Nevada and Lamar. Tammy attended Church of the Nazarene for a number of years. She loved fishing, and spending the time with her family...

Mary Fern Ford, 75, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, MO. Mary was born on April 6, 1945 in Cheyenne, WY to Loren Richard and Kathern Marie (Deemie) Scholes. She married Walter D. Ford on June 14, 1964 in Sheldon and he survives of the home...

Scott Russell Fox, 51, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Scott was born Dec. 14, 1968, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the son of Ronnie Gene Hobbs and Bonnie Jean (Williams) Ochs.

Richard (Rick) Eugene David, 67, of Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Rick was born July 1, 1953, in Fresno, Calif., to Homer E. and Martha E. David. No services are scheduled. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Douglas “Doug” Earl Johnson, 57, of Nevada, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Doug was born on Aug. 12, 1963, to Billy Joe and Donna Kay (Beisly) Johnson in Fort Scott. Doug was raised in Deerfield and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. ...

On Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, Margie S. Long died at the age of 84. She was born on Feb. 18, 1936, in Ophir, Ky., to Russell and Ida Mae Smith. A private family service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo. In lieu of flowers, Margie requested donations be made to the Jefferson County (Illinois) Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund...

Lori Marie Hunt, 50, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Lori was born March 1, 1970, in North Kansas City, Mo., to Ammon M. and Marlene (Brown) Hizer. She was united in marriage to Loren Hunt on July 12, 1991, in the LDS Temple in Dallas, Texas, for time and all eternity. He survives of the home...

Andrew Isaac Jeffery, 28, Nevada, Mo., was born Feb. 19, 1992, in Branson, Mo., to Richard D. and Trina C. (Heriford) Jeffery and passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, doing what he loved. He had many passions, and his passion for fast cars and beautiful women was closely followed by his second passion of helping people...

Paul Albert Burnham Jr., age 77, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sept. 30, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born Jan 28, 1943, in Flora, Ill., to Paul Albert Burnham and Helen Ray (Ellis) Burnham. Paul was a U.S Navy veteran, had worked in construction for many years, and was a very dedicated pastor as well...

Helen “Rozanne” Sparks, 74, of Frontenac, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Medicalodge of Frontenac. She was born April 13, 1946, at Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Horace W. and Helen M. (Hayward) Fite. She graduated from Dadeville High School, and then graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with her bachelor’s degree. She then received her Master’s degree from Pittsburg State University and her PhD from the University of Arkansas...

Bill G. Erwin Sr., 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Bill was born April 10, 1932, in Carthage, Mo., to Thomas L. and Melba P. (Harned) Erwin. Bill grew up in Jasper County and graduated from Carthage High School Class of 1951. ...

Shirley Ann Pitts, 74, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born April 25, 1946, in Carthage, Mo., to Verlin D. and Wilma (Barker) Orr. She was united in marriage to Harry “Red” Pitts on Sept. 14, 1963, in Liberal, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2018...

Lewis “Woody” Weber, 84, Sheldon, Mo., formerly of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Woody was born on July 16, 1936, in Moundville, Mo., to Lewis Daniel and Marzie Ethelene (Cocke) Weber. He married Patricia O’Neal in Grove, Okla., on Feb. 2, 2000, and she preceded him in death in 2009...

Juanita Mae Lloyd, 96, a resident of rural Nevada, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1924, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Roy C. Jewell and Bessie Mae Bybee Jewell. She married Emmett Paul Lloyd on Sept. 17, 1945, at Kansas City, Mo...

Jennie L. Barritt, 93, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away quietly on Sept. 29, 2020, shortly after her 93rd birthday. She was anxious to be reunited with Ellis Barritt, her sweetheart of fifty years who passed away in 1996. Jennie and Ellis were married when he returned from the Navy in 1946...

Rosemary June Carsten, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Rosemary was born on June 9, 1940, in Tonganoxie, Kan., to James and Celia Agnes (Kasper) Coffey. She married Alva Howard Carsten on June 20, 1959, and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2016...

Lewis “Woody” Weber, 84, of Sheldon, Mo., formerly of Nevada, died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Committal with Military Rites will follow in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, Mo...

Leonard Paul Pope Sr., 94, of Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at the Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Leonard was born on Jan. 4, 1926, in Beason, Ill., to Schuyler and Susie (Conway) Pope. On March 18, 1946, he was married to Bonnie Peterson and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2012...

Mr. Trevor Monroe Loney, 41, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away of natural causes on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 20, 1979, in Beloit, Kan., the son of Drs. John and Teri (Seifert) Loney. Trevor was very passionate about education. ...

Charles Clinton Austin, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Charles was born June 18, 1933, in Tiffin, Mo., to Tommy C. and Hattie E. (Horning) Austin. He married Evelyn Goodpaster on April 11, 1952, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death on March 13, 2013...

Patty Lee Culbertson, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Kansas City Hospice House following a short illness. Patty was born on June 16, 1933, to Raymond A. and Virginia M. Shindler in Nevada, Mo. She wedded Dean Culbertson on Oct. 14, 1966. They worked alongside each other for many years at Nelly Don. They were married for 31 years until his death. Upon retirement she remained in Nevada enjoying small town life...

Ruby was a resident of rural Metz, Mo., who was currently living at Medicalodge in Nevada, Mo. She passed away Sept. 24, 2020, at the age of 97 years and 11 months. Ruby was born on Halloween in 1922 in a rural area north of Metz to Fred and Eula Westerhold...

Carolyn Gray Thornton, 95, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Morningside, in Nevada. Carolyn, the youngest of eight children, was born June 2, 1925, in Nevada, to Chester H. and Iola P. (Welch) Gray. She was united in marriage to Lester Thornton on June 4, 1946, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2017...

Ronald James “Jamie” Alexander, 53, Nevada, Mo., went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Jamie was born March 28, 1967, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Ronald E. Alexander and Shirley J. Beckman. He was united in marriage to Patti Pence on Aug. 16, 1986, in Schell City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Louis M. Wait Jr., Nevada, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at the age of 92. Louis was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Waldo, Mo., to Louis Martin and Lizzie Mable (Woods) Wait. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Thompson on June 24, 1951, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 2010...