Obituaries

Charles Thomas McWherter Sr., 55, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Charlie was born Nov. 27, 1963, in Nevada, to Richard William McWherter Sr. and Dora Jane (Parks) McWherter. He was united in marriage to Teresa Harbeck on May 5, 1995, in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Maxine Sprenkle McCormack, 96, died peacefully on April 7, 2019. Born Nov. 30, 1922, to Dent and Felicia Sprenkle, she spent her childhood in Neosho, Mo., surrounded by eight siblings. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Franklin McCormack Sr.; and her sons, Howard Franklin McCormack Jr. and Dwight Wayne McCormack...

Charles Thomas McWherter Sr., 55, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Charlie was born Nov. 27, 1963, in Nevada, to Richard William McWherter Sr. and Dora Jane (Parks) McWherter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home...

Anthony Jay Wright, 43, passed away at his home in Springfield, Mo., on April 8, 2019. Anthony was born Nov. 3, 1975, to Jay W. and Donna (Barnes) Wright. Anthony attended school in El Dorado Springs, Mo., graduating with the Class of 1994. Following high school he joined the Missouri Army National Guard. He also worked in the food industry for over 20 years as a line cook...

Frances Jean Flagor, 82, died April 19, 2019, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born Jan. 27, 1937, in Barton County, the daughter of Robert E. and Aurelia (Schugart) Connor. Jean graduated from Hoisington High School in 1955. She married Jackie Edward Shreve in 1955, he preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1960. She then married Reuben Flagor on April 28, 1962, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington...

Marion Lee Rains, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life with her family by her side on April 20, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Marion L. “Peewee” (Bond) Rains was born on Oct. 4, 1932, and was the sixth of nine kids from Lucian and Beulah (Barbee) Bond of Nevada, Mo...

Edward Max Jackson, 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Ed was born Oct. 20, 1943, in Philipsburg, Pa., to Edward M. and Florence (Smith) Jackson. Ed worked at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Service Master, Nevada R-5 Schools as a custodian for a number of years, and most currently worked at Walmart in Nevada as a door greeter. ...

Anthony Jay Wright, 43, died at his home in Springfield, Mo., on April 8, 2019. Anthony was born Nov. 3, 1975, to Jay W. and Donna (Barnes) Wright. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m., prior to the service...

Betty Lou Barker, 93, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Betty was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Pitcher, Okla., to Virgil Edward and Mabel (McDaniel) Shumaker. She was united in marriage to Glenn E. Barker on Feb. 27, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan., and he preceded her in death on June 22, 2001, after 55 years of marriage...

Frederick William “Butch” Renwick, III, 66, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Butch was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Nevada, Mo., to Frederick W. Renwick, II and Jody (Adams) Renwick. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Jadlot on April 10, 1976, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Rodney Dean “Rod” Squier left the bonds of this earthly home on Friday, April 5, 2019, the day he came into the presence of the Lord. Rod was born on Aug. 11, 1954, in Newport Beach, Calif., to Roger and Betty (Whitehead) Squier. As a boy, Rod worked summers at the Browning Company in the sila-flex division where his parents were employed. ...

DeAnna “Dee” (Culler) Robbins died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, following a short illness. Dee was born July 18, 1943, in Nevada, Mo., to Jack Vandenburg and Gertrude Israel. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Anchor Fellowship Church at 621 S. Pine St. Nevada, Mo., on Sunday April 7, at 2 p.m., with Pastors Oscar Garza and Tom Haynes officiating...

Lucretia Ann Keys, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Lucretia was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Nevada, to Sidney Irwin and Mary Elizabeth (Horning) Riley. She was married to Paul Keys and together they had three children...

Ernest Stillwell Clifton, 70, Sheldon, Mo., left his earthly body and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Ernie was born Nov. 8, 1948, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Charles Ernest and Vera Meryl (Rhynerson) Clifton. He was united in marriage to Margaret C. Patrych on May 5, 2006, in Bronaugh, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Lawrence Milton Cripps, 79, of Nevada, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a life dedicated to the faithful service of mankind. Lawrence was born Jan. 3, 1940, in Milford, Mo., the son of Herman Ellsworth and Audrey Lavina (Cramer) Cripps. ...

LaVeda Blanche Wilson, 79, of Lamar, Mo., passed away March 22, 2019, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. LaVeda was born May 19, 1939, in Shickley, Neb., to Henry John Wessler and Laura Rosine Remona (Holtzen) Wessler. LaVeda graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1957. On Aug. 8, 1958, LaVeda married Fred Willis Wilson in Lamar, Mo...

Douglas Lynn Meister, 57, of Lamar, Mo., passed away March 19, 2019, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Mo. Doug was born Sept. 11, 1961, in Carthage, Mo., to Terryl Dean Meister and Hazel Allene (Kern) Meister. Doug attended school in Nevada, Mo. On Aug. ...

Rozella Pearl (Collins) Gammon, age of 95 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Rozella was the fourth of six children, born Jan. 4, 1924, in the family home near Dederick, Mo., to Alma Lee (Galvin) and Ira Collins. Rozella attended elementary school at Willow Grove near, Dederick, Mo. ...

William C. (Cunningham) Phelps, the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, passed away in Houston, Texas, March 19, 2019, following a short illness.  Phelps was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri in 1972, serving under Governors Christopher S. (Kit) Bond and Joseph (Joe) Teasdale, 1973-1981...

Ada Louise Jenkins, 78, Nevada, Mo., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 18, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Ada was born Feb. 27, 1941, in Rich Hill, Mo., to John F. and Ida E. (Gamble) Luther. In 1962, she married Jack Haner and he preceded her in death in 1999. She later married Garry Jenkins on May 30, 2007, and he survives of the home...

Lyle L. Smith, 89, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Bronaugh. Lyle was born Sept. 5, 1929, to Harvey and Nora (Maynard) Smith. On July 2, 1948, he was united in marriage to June Allene Miller in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2018...

Kathleen Marie Robinson, 46, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home in Bronaugh. Kathleen was born Dec. 28, 1972, in Genoa, Neb., to Charles Edward Mallia, Sr. and Mildred Grace (Saltzman) Mallia. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Bronaugh Baptist Church...

Jerry Lee Garrett, 74, Pleasant Hill, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Pleasant Hill. Jerry was born June 17, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clay Dean and Cecil Zora (Melton) Garrett. Jerry grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Southwest High School in 1962. ...

Valorie Darlene Worsley, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Via Christie Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan., following a brief illness. Valorie was born June 8, 1922, in Mindenmines, Mo., to John C. and Jessie Wolfington Coleman. On Oct. 25, 1941, she was married to Gene Worsley and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1979...

Yvonne Ann Graham, 53, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Yvonne was born July 12, 1965, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of John P. and Janice D. (Rapp) Heim. She was united in marriage to Bryan Blackwell in July of 2018...

Mildred Marie Perry, 88, of Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mildred was born on May 9, 1930, in Dighton, Kan., to Richard C. and Adeila Attebury Johnson. She married Billy J. Perry on May 21, 1950, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

William (Bill) L. Johnson, 90, passed away at the Bluffs in Columbia on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Mr. Johnson was a long-time resident of Mexico, Mo. He had resided at the Terrace in Columbia since August 2017. Visitation will be held at the Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo., on Monday, March 18, from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a graveside service in Newton Burial Park in Nevada...

Carolyn Sue Daugherty, 75, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a short period of illness. Carolyn was born Aug. 6, 1943, and graduated from Nevada High School in 1961. She married Boyd Daugherty and lived and worked in Nevada for 25 years. ...

Mary Ellen Burnham, 76, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Mary was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Nevada, Mo., to Floyd Melvin and Ola Pearl (Roberts) Brundidge. Mary was a lifelong resident and attended Nevada Schools. ...

A celebration of life and family graveside service was held March 9, 2019, for Helen Louise Littell, 70, formerly of Nevada, who passed away Sept. 13, 2018, in Little River, Kan., after a lengthy illness. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 17, 1947, to Richard Clay Wuerful and Sarah Jones. ...

Nancy Maxine Fox, 74, of Nevada passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a period of illness. Nancy was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Mearl Leon Johnson Sr. and Mary Evelyn (Fritter) Johnson. ...

Victoria Corpuz Thomas, 64, of Nevada passed away March 10, 2019, at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas, Mo., following a period of illness. Victoria was born Dec. 23, 1954, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Serafin and Magdalena Bocalig Corpuz. ...

Wanda Faye Abele, 92, departed this life early Saturday morning on March 9, 2019, following a two-week fight with pneumonia. She went home to be with the Lord peacefully and knowing her new home and new body awaited her. Wanda Faye (Smith) Abele was born on Sept. ...

Jeffery Linn Post, 56, Nevada, Mo., passed away and joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Jeff was born July 11, 1962, in Nevada to John Linden and Ronda (Hinds) Post. He was united in marriage to Gail Round on Aug. 8, 1982, and she survives of the home...

Jeffery Linn Post, 56, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Additional family information and funeral information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Lois Field Jensen, 59, of Moundville, Mo., passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Lois was born Aug. 14, 1958, in Lewiston, Maine, and grew up in Topeka, Kan., and Lisbon, Maine, and later settled in Nebraska City, Neb. ...

Herschel Eugene (Gene) Farnham, 78, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at his home in Edwards, Mo., after a yearlong battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his loving companion of 22 years, Helen Wilkinson; his four children, son Troy Farnham and his wife, Shelley, daughter Stacy Norman and her husband, Don, and sons Brandon Farnham and Jeremy Farnham; Helen's son, Robert Wilkinson; as well as grandchildren, Trevor, Shadell, Haley and Jean Jacques and great-grandchild Landon; along with his extended family and friends.. ...

Adeline “Angie” Mary (Strick) Stevens, 86, passed away early on Thursday morning Feb. 28, 2019, at her home in Nevada. Angie was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Kirk, Colo., to Paul Joseph and Alice Mary (Waller) Strick. Angie graduated from Kirk High School Class of 1950 and moved to Lenexa, Kan., to live with her sister Agnes and brother-in-law Orville to secure a job. ...

April Joy Lambrecht died in her home on Feb. 23, 2019, at the age of 51. She grew up in Omaha, Neb., where she was adopted by Margie Katherine Senseny and Donald Lee Lambrecht. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home...

Jasmin Pettibon, 19, Nevada, died on Monday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Nevada. Jasmin was born July 1, 1999, in Nevada, the daughter of James Dean and Angela L. (Morrell) Pettibon who were married on Feb. 14, 1998. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. ...

Paul Clyde Stewart, 70, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Paul was born Aug. 27, 1948, in Portland, Ore., to Claude Eldred and Edna Marthabelle (White) Stewart. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Robert Fox officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home...

Betty Jean Reed, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Betty was born March 8, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kan., to John Delbert and Violet Ellen (Secrest) Reed. Betty was raised in Coffeyville and she attended school there. Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Coffeyville. She has lived in Nevada most of her adult life...