Obituaries

James Dalman Russell, 82, passed away at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Nevada, MO. James was born June 8, 1943 in Nevada to John David and Rosa Jane (Brewer) Russell. He married Aletta Mae Carpenter on June 10, 1963 in Nevada and she preceded him in death on October 11, 2006...

Frances Armelda Truehart, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 9, 1956, in Cabool, Missouri, to Logan Harrison and Muriel Audrey Roberts, Frances lived a life defined by creativity, curiosity, independence, and deep affection for those she loved...

Jim (James) L. Scott, age 79, a former resident of Fort Scott, peacefully passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Excelsior, Minn., of heart failure. Jim was born on Nov. 18, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo., to Lucille Smith. He was raised by his mother, Lucille, his Grandma Eva, and later his stepfather, Gene Smith. ...

Sherry Kay (Fields) Gremmel, 82 of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Lexington, MO passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. ...

Dick Allen Claflin, age 75 of Nixa, Missouri passed away at his home November 16, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born August 3, 1950 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charlie Clark Claflin and Electa Lee Kraus Claflin. Dick grew up in Bronaugh, Missouri and graduated from Liberal High School in 1968. ...

Jennie Bess (George) Morgan, aged 92 of Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born October 28, 1933, in Amarillo, TX to Rentie and Amy George.  Jennie graduated from Amarillo High School in 1951, then continued her education at Amarillo Junior College where she met Hayden Morgan, whom she married in 1953...

Michael Wayne Jacks, age 58, of Nevada, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025.        Michael was born in Nevada, MO on September 19, 1967, to William D. and Norma Marie (Bush) Jacks and grew up in Nevada, where he graduated from Nevada High School.  He had work at Key Industries as a supervisor and also raised cattle.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing, but playing with his grandkids gave him the most joy...

Merlin Samuel Shaner was born on April 8, 1942, in Hartford, KS, to Willie Samuel and Iva Maxine (McCormick) Shaner. He was the oldest of three children, including a brother, Benjamin Franklin and a sister, Iva Mae. He passed away on November 14, 2025, at his home in Virgil City, MO...

Billy Joe Cowan, 95, originally of Devon, Kansas and later of Nevada, Missouri, passed away November 10, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina. He was born in Walnut, Kansas April 11, 1930, the son of Charles Oscar and Grace Olive Boileau Cowan. He married Norma Jean Riggs on August 12, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 21, 2021. His son, Phillip Cowan, also preceded him in death August 8, 2022...

Nancy Mae Quick, 81, of Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,  at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, MO.   Nancy was born on June 19, 1944 in Springfield, MO to Milford M. and Mildred (Williams) Young.         Nancy came to Nevada in 1980 from Springfield, MO.  She worked as an in-home caregiver for many years...

Marvin Warren Davison, 87, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Marvin was born on March 19, 1938 on a rural Dallas County dairy farm near Long Lane, Mo. to Milton Warren and Goldie Ann (Richardson) Davison. He was united in marriage to his wife of 68 years, Betty Suzanne (Young) Davison, on September 22, 1957 at Pisgah Baptist Church in Long Lane...

Billy Ray Chapman, 80, Walker, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025.  Billy was born March 20, 1945, near Montevallo, MO, to Raymond A. and Helen M. (Anderson) Chapman. He married Roxanne Louise Houchin on May 20, 1978, in Kansas City, MO and she survives of the home...

Larry Glenn Bolser, 82, Rich Hill, MO passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin in MO following a brief illness. Larry was born June 5, 1943 in Nevada, MO to Vernon Allen and Pearl Ellen (Nance) Bolser. He married Margret Virginia Nunez on April 18, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada, MO and she preceded him in death on January 22, 2016...

Glenn Thomas Darlington, 97, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Silver Creek Senior Living in Joplin, MO. Glenn was born on December 18, 1927, to Thomas Eugene (Gene) Darlington and Pearl Rose Harrison Darlington in Rural Barton County Missouri, near Oskaloosa. ...

Margaret Ann Carter, 69, left this world to be with her savior, at her home in Sheldon, MO on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Margaret was born March 15, 1956, in El dorado Springs, MO to Herman E. and Genora L. (Cox) Driskell. She was united in marriage to Gary C. Carter on September 1, 1974, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1994...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Majors, age 66, of Walker, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family. He was born on December 23, 1958, in Appleton City, Missouri, to Clifford Eugene Majors and Lavonna Mae (Davis) Majors.   Bob grew up in Schell City, Missouri, and graduated from Schell City High School in 1976. ...

James Michael “Mike” Brown, age 82, formerly of Kansas City, passed away on October 26, 2025 at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.   Born on December 30, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, Mike was the only child of James W. ...

Mona Emery McDowell, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her residence at The Bungalows, Nevada, MO. Mona was born on July 13, 1930, in Deerfield, Missouri, the daughter of K.L. and Nettie Carpenter Emery. She spent her entire life within the Deerfield community, graduating from Nevada High School in 1948...

Holden John Keith Maus, age 18 of Schell City, MO left this world on Monday, October 27, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Holden was born November 26, 2006, in El Dorado Springs, MO to Jonathon and Jennifer Pursley. Holden graduated high school from Northeast Vernon County R-1 on May 2, 2025. ...

Evan Russell York, 32, Nevada, MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Evan was born December 3, 1992 in Kansas City, MO to James Russell and LeeDonna Ann (Loiselle) York.   Evan is survived by his father, James “Jim” York and his stepmother, M. ...

John Wayne Cannon, age 84, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2025.   John was born on March 16, 1941, in Hale Center, Texas, where he graduated from high school. In May of 1959, he married the love of his life, Patsy Ann Merrell. Together they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage before Patsy preceded him in death on December 2, 2004. He was also preceded by death by grandson Taylor O’Dell Greer, brothers Donny Cannon, David Cannon, and sister Lila Simmons. ...

Virgil G. Uttinger, 73, Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Medicialodges of Nevada following a lengthy illness.  Virgil was born January 18, 951 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Claud and Mable M. (Barnes) Uttinger   Virgil, was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Uttinger of Springfield, MO.  He is survived by his wife, Lela Faye Uttinger, and ason, Jacob Uttinger, both of the home; two sisters, Claudia Wheeler (Donald), and Patricia Ann Rogers (Gerry) of Fort Scott, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Peggy Uttinger of Springfield, MO; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.. ...

     Sharon Kay Keys, 80, El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. Sharon was born January 27, 1945, in Pittsburg, KS to Harold and Maurine Mae (Jackson), Trogle.         Sharon was raised in Nevada and Lamar and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1964. ...

Lloyd Lee Medearis Lloyd passed away from pancreatic cancer on 9/2/2025 at age 85. He was born in Filley, MO on August 8, 1940. He went to Eldorado Springs, MO elementary school and graduated from Nevada HS Nevada, MO in 1959. He was proud to serve 4 years in the USAF and Classified Security Service for 18 months in the Philippines. ...

Barbara Ann (Coleman) McAdams, age 91, of Fayetteville, AR, formerly of Nevada, Mo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born in Waynesboro, MS, to Flora Corine (Dyess) and Cecil Edward Coleman, on August 20, 1934. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1954 with a degree in Business Education. ...

Karin Kay Shearburn Haverstic, 86, of Moundville, MO, passed away at Joplin Mercy Hospital, Monday, October 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Full of independence, inner strength and grace throughout her life, she decided to enter hospice the morning of her death surrounded by family and still relishing a strong victory by the Chiefs...

James Philip “Phil” Charlton, age 59, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025. Phil was born on May 20, 1966, in Pittsburg, KS to Gary Wayne Sr. and Kaye (Walker) Charlton. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1984. Phil worked for 32 years as a heavy equipment operator, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. ...

Doris Marie Culler, 92, Beloved Stepmother, Grandmother, Aunt and Passionate Lifetime Educator, Dies Doris Culler, a beloved teacher and fierce advocate for education, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at the age of 92 at Aberdeen Village Assisted Living in Olathe, Kansas. ...

Wayne Burl Westerhold, 93, Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Wayne was born July 5, 1932, to Fred and Eula Westerhold. The youngest of eight children, he was affectionately nicknamed “Breeze” by his oldest brother, Oscar, after he wouldn’t stop talking as a child. ...

Minnie Jo (Crum) Gash, 84, Moundvillle, MO passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born on November 23, 1940, in Eads, CO to George Riley and Elsie (Neugebauer) Crum. She married Billy Mate Gash on October 23, 1959, in Miami, OK. Billy preceded her in death in 2011, shortly after their 52nd anniversary. ...

Marilyn Mae Thomas, 93, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home in Nevada, Missouri. Marilyn was born July 12, 1932, in Hayden, New Mexico, the daughter of Roy and Clara Woody. She moved to Moundville, Missouri, while in seventh grade and was a graduate of Nevada High School. After graduation she married Leon Thomas on September 27, 1953 in Moundville and he preceded her in death in 2014...

Marie Therese (Terry) Smith Gatewood, was born on 9/13/47, she passed on 9/14/2025. The first of seven children to Gerald Q. and Theresa J. Fritz Smith at the Nevada Hospital. She was the third grandchild of 23 grandchildren of Harry J. and Selma Miller Smith, her paternal grandparents of Nevada...

Shirley Ann Vincent, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, MO.   Shirley was born on January 24, 1937, in Walker, KS, to Herman Klotz, Sr. and Bessie (Barrett) Klotz.  She married Joe Stanley Vincent on May 24, 1953, in Nevada, MO.  Joe preceded her in death on February 19, 2017...

Margie Lee Guerrant, 93, passed away on October 4, 2025 at Kingdom Care Nursing facility in Fulton, MO. Margie was born on July 9, 1932, in Seneca, Missouri to Ernest and Gladys (Thompson) Stratton. On December 6, 1951, she was married to Robert (Bob) Guerrant and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2011. ...

Flora Beatrice (Heath) McKinney of Schell City, Missouri left this Earth and went to her Heavenly home on October 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM at the age of 91. She was born to Clay and Pernia (McKinley) Heath on Monday, April 9, 1934 in Schell City, MO. Flora Bea and her husband, Robert “Hugh” McKinney were high school sweethearts at Schell City High School. ...