Obituaries

Steven Leon Campbell, 76, formerly of Nevada, Mo., died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at his home in Hazelwood, Mo. He was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Pryor, Okla., to Walter Lee and Lucybelle (Compton) Campbell. Additional family and service information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later time...

Patsy Davis Foley, 67, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Dec. 2, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Patsy was born Sept. 23, 1951, in Hohenwald, Tenn., to Johnie Edward and Wilma Jean (Clayton) Davis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada with the Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. A register book is now available at the Ferry Funeral Home for signing...

William “Bill” Wyckoff, 83, Moundville, Mo., passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2018. Bill was born Nov. 3, 1935, in Garland, Kan., to Lawrence Milton and Zora (Dunbar) Wyckoff. He was united in marriage to Opal Luella Smith on May 30, 1962, in Bronaugh, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Rhonda Kay Farmer, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at her home in Nevada. Rhonda was born Feb. 9, 1953, in Nevada. She was raised by her parents Francis Edward “Duck” Kiger and Virginia Mae (McKenzie) Kiger. Rhonda married her soul mate and love of her life, Ronald L. Farmer on July 23, 1971, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2018. They were blessed with two children...

Brandon Michael Valentine, the son of Preston Joel Valentine and Shania Hope Gibson, was born Nov. 23, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo., and passed away shortly following his birth. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating...

Evelyn Sue Schreiner, 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at her home in Nevada. Evelyn was born Aug. 19, 1943, in Berryville, Ark., to Glenn Loren and Mildred Frances (Lander) Roden. On March 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to John T. Schreiner in Memphis, Tenn., and he survives of the home...

Dillon Lane Reed, 29, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Leavenworth, Kan. Dillon, known as “Pickle” by many of his friends, was a likeable, outgoing young man who was loved by his family and many friends. Dillon was born June 18, 1989, in Nevada, to Rusty and Julie (Gammon). ...

Tom L. Charles, 62, Richards, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Tom was born May 23, 1956, in Nevada, to Rex Washington and Jean (Douglas) Charles. Tom attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. ...

Jerry L. Brummett, 78, of Kearney, Mo., died on Nov. 12, 2018. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 23, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home, Kearney, Mo. A Celebration of Life will follow at noon. Arrangements are made by Hidden Valley Funeral Home, 925 E. 92 Highway, Kearney, Mo. (816) 903-8888...

Helen Marie Bausch, age 73, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away Nov. 17, 2018, at Medicalodges in Nevada, Mo. Helen was born June 24, 1945, in Schell City, Mo., to Cecil and Lola Mae (Radd) Barbour. She graduated high school at Walker, Mo. Helen was married to H.D. “Butch” Bausch for 49 years. They lived in the Walker/El Dorado Springs area all their life. She was also a 50-year member of the Eastern Star...

Betty M. Allen, 94, born and raised in Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 8. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bundy Allen; her parents, Paul and Leona Current; five siblings, Pauline Whisler, Maurice, George, Robert, and Ronald Current; and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by two children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons...

Robert (Bob) Randall Jones, 87, died at his home in Independence on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Bob was born Sept. 18, 1931, in Orrick, Mo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton, Mo. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home on Nov. 17. Interment will be in the Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, Mo...

Betty Jo Lathrop was born April 30, 1929, to James Murvy and Mildred Combs Wilson in Polk County near Aldrich, Mo. Betty passed away Nov. 12, 2018, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after a short illness. As a young woman Betty began working at Big Smith Factory in Lamar, Mo., where she proved to be an accomplished seamstress, specializing in zippers. ...

Lisa Dawn (Hagerman) Stark, 56, formerly of Nevada, passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at her home in Hemet, Calif. The daughter of Roy Hagerman and Rita Nall, she was born Jan. 8, 1962, in El Dorado Springs, Mo. She married Dann D. Stark on June 25, 1987, and he survives of the home...

Kristy Lee Clark, 34, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Nevada. Kristy was born May 24, 1984, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Randy Lee and Dora Sue (Canaday) Clark. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home...

Evelyn Sue Schreiner, 75, Nevada, Mo. passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at her home in Nevada. Evelyn was born Aug. 19, 1943, in Berryville, Ark., to Glenn Loren and Mildred Frances (Lander) Roden. On March 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to John T. Schreiner in Memphis, Tenn., and he survives of the home...

Orville F. Ellis passed from this earth on Nov. 11, 2018. Orville was born Nov. 23, 1919, in a one-room log cabin located in Maries County, Mo., to James Laymon and Mayme Louise [Shelton] Ellis. He married Adeline Francis Muilliere in St. Louis, Mo., on April 13, 1941, and together they enjoyed a marriage of 49 years until her death on April 26, 1990. He later married Edna Eliza Davis Veit on Feb. 14, 1991, in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 2009...

Mable Irene Flewelling, 97, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Moore-Few Care center in Nevada. Mable was born Nov. 7, 1921, to Charles and Melissa (Thompson) Sallee. She married George E. Flewelling in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1969...

Parker Arthur Nielson 62, of Nevada passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Parker was born April 18, 1956, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., to Joseph Nelson and Wyelene Mae (Hudson) Park. He married Buffi Jeanette Rose on Dec. 9, 1995, in Hot Springs, Ark., and she survives in the home...

Kody Levi Ellifrits, 31, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Nevada, following an illness of several months. Kody was born June 24, 1987 in Kansas City, Mo., to Raymond and Angela (Jones) Ellifrits. Kody was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 2005. ...

Mary Adaline Caton Norris Allen of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Oct. 31, 2018. She was born in Rich Hill, Mo., on March 3, 1927, to Goldie Wheatley Caton and Noah Lafayette Caton who were cattle farmers. She graduated valedictorian from Rich Hill High School and later graduated from P.E.O. Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. In 1949, she graduated from The University of Kansas with a degree in nursing...

Theodore Edward Olgren died on Wednesday Nov. 7, 2018, after a long illness. Ted was born in Hancock, Mich., on Sept. 27, 1926, to Theodore and Ann Olgren. He lived in Reno, Nev., and Sacramento, Calif., before moving to Jerico Springs, Mo., where he met and married Mary Louise Thomas...

Kody Levi Ellifrits, 31, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Nevada following an illness of several months. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Additional service and family information will be announced by Ferry Funeral home at a later time...

Lisa Dawn (Hagerman) Stark, 56, formerly of Nevada, died on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at her home in Hemet, Calif. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, at the First Baptist Church in Nevada. Additional family and service information will be announced later...

Margaret Ann Caviness, 75, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin following a lengthy illness. Margaret was born Jan. 2, 1943, in Estherville, Iowa, to Clyde Arthur and Alice Marie (DeWall) Longman. She married John B. “Jack” Caviness on Aug. 30, 1964, in Lakefield, Minn., and he preceded her in death...

Donald Allen Due, 66, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nevada. Donald was born Sept. 15, 1952, in El Centro, Calif., to Scott and Dorothy (Mann) Due. Funeral arrangements and additional family information will be announced at a later date...

Hosmer Ray Parsons, 77, of Greenwood, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. He was born March 2, 1941, to Hosmer and Mildred Parsons. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Ann Hudson, on June 18, 1961, in Sheldon, Mo., and had a son, Marcus, and a daughter, Marisa. Hosmer never passed up a moment to tell others how proud he was of his family...

Jessie Shafer Rose passed away on Oct. 23, 2018, surrounded by family. Jessie was one of eight children born to James and Bertha Shafer on March 13, 1928, in Montevallo, Mo. She graduated in 1946 from Sheldon High School in Sheldon, Mo. In 1948, Jessie married William Lipscomb. They resided in Eureka, Kan., and were blessed with four children, Danny, Cindy, Jacque and Sandra...

Wayne Alden Kennedy, 95, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Wayne was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Horton, Mo., to Ernest L. and Minnie M. (Bowen) Kennedy. He was united in marriage to Thelma Lucille Fengler on Nov. 24, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kan., and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2017...

Opal Louise Pruitt, 77, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Nevada, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., following a period of illness. Opal was born March 10, 1942, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of Bert and Opal (Morgan) Schonewetter...

Helen Marie (Vanderstyne) Wright, 76, formerly of Nevada, died on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Joplin, Mo. She was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Canandaigua, N.Y., to Ethel Berniece (Northington) and Raymond Vanderstyne. No services are planned. In lieu of memorial contributions, consider donating or volunteering at an animal shelter...

Freda Mae Tough, 84, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada surrounded by family. She was born March 10, 1934, in Nevada, Mo., to Jesse and Mary (Burnsworth) Hoover. Freda was united in marriage on Aug. ...

Marvin L. Vittetoe, 79, of Papinville, Mo., died on Oct. 21, 2018, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., today, at the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Heuser Funeral Home...

Lucybelle Williams, 95, a proud citizen of Cherokee Nation of Tahlequah, Okla., formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Lucybelle was born June 30, 1923, in Locust Grove, Okla., to Earl Gus and Cora Mae (Downing) Compton. On Jan. 8, 1986, she was united in marriage to I. Benjamin Williams and he preceded her in death on June 22, 2017...

Donald Lee Bigelow, 73, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, from an unexpected illness. Don was born May 28, 1945, in Fremont, Ohio, to Earl Dale and Bertha Evelyn (Twiss) Bigelow. He married Roberta Ann (Banes) Conner on May 27, 1989, in Sheldon, and she survives of the home...

Dorothy Ellen Hardie, 95, El Dorado Springs, Mo., died on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in El Dorado Springs. Dorothy was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Harwood, Mo., to James Jackson and Eula B. Porter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, in Schell City, Mo., with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, in Schell City...

Dora Jean McKinley, 74, Richards, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Dora was born June 12, 1944, in Horton, Mo., to Wesley Raymond and Jessie Irene (Detienne) Luther. Dora, a lifelong resident of the Horton area, was a graduate of Metz High School. ...

Raymond Eli Hiebert, 88, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Freeman Health System West, Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Raymond was born on July 21, 1930, in Hitchcock, Okla., to Henry James and Rachel (Nusz) Hiebert. He married Darline Potter on May 5, 1954, in Enid, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Funeral services for Johnny “John” Allen Shrewsbury, 76, of Gilmer will be held at 10 a.m., today, in the chapel at McWhorter Funeral Home with Brother Marion Palmer officiating. Interment will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Moore Cemetery in Nevada, Mo. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at the funeral home...

Robert F. Triplett Jr., born Jan. 29, 1947, departed for glory Oct. 9, 2018. A beloved man has left this earth and we mourn for our loss. Our hearts are broken. But there is cause for celebration. We celebrate a life well lived. We celebrate in having walked life with this man, and had coffee with this brother and breakfast with this father. We celebrate his joy, his smile, his love, love, love...