Obituaries

SuAnn (Hiltabidle) Lundy, 62, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away March 22, 2023, at her home. On Nov. 15, 1960, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Mo., Larry and Laura Nell Hiltabidle were blessed and surprised by the birth of twin daughters, SuAnn and LuAnn, giving them a family of five including their older daughter, Greer. ...

Kylee Marie Baldwin passed away unexpectedly at her home March 18, 2023, at the age of 33. Kylee was born Jan. 17, 1990, the oldest daughter of four children in Nevada, Mo., to Kelly Tally (Forrester) and Roy Baldwin. She grew up in Nevada, Mo., where she attended Nevada High School, and graduated in 2008...

Edward LeRoy Oyer, 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., following a sudden illness. He was born July 22, 1947, in Nevada Mo., to Frank and Lucille (Carpenter) Oyer. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1965...

Geraldine Lois “Gerry” Prough, 94, formerly of Schell City, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Gerry was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., to Loyd E. and Ethel A. (Fisher) Ackerley. On March 9, 1947, she was united in marriage to Cecil H. Prough in Adrian, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2012...

Patricia Sue Ramsell, age 79, of Independence, Mo., and formerly from Schell City, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Blue Springs, Mo. Pat was born June 16, 1943, in Buckner, Mo., to Dean Howard and Nadine Violet (Lane) Masters. On March 1, 1968, she married William “Bill” Roger Ramsell in Miami, Okla., and together they raised three children. Bill preceded her in death in 2008...

Kylee Marie Baldwin, 33, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 25, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 8 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home...

Jeffrey Wayne Gill, 74, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Jeff was born Dec. 28, 1948, in Santa Monica, Calif. Jeff was raised in the Santa Monica, Calif., area. After joining the United States Navy at the age of 17, Jeff served in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Vietnam for 1 year and 3 months. ...

Geraldine L. Prough, 94, of Schell City, Mo., died on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced by Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Thelma “Ladene” Bley, 84, formerly of Moundville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Wildwood Senior Living, in Joplin. Ladene was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Nevada, Mo., to Jay Lynn and Thelma Marie (Burch) Klontz. She married Clyde Allen Bley on Jan. 25, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kan., and he preceded her in death. Ladene graduated high school and was a homemaker...

Earline Hallam Stoddard, 83, of Bryant, Ark., entered into God’s presence on March 11, 2023. She was born Feb. 1, 1940, to Earl and Cleota Hallam. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, Edmund A. Stoddard; and her oldest son, Edmund A. (Andy) Stoddard. She was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Ark...

Frances Norann Brooks passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospice Hospital. Born Aug. 16, 1938, on the farm of her parents, David and Frances Brooks, south of Hume, Mo., Norann was the oldest of the six children. ...

Linda Kay Scotten, 78, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Kay was born on Oct. 5, 1944, in Nevada, Mo., to Keith Kohl Kafer and Mary Ellen (Shafer). While growing up, she and her older brother Gary attended school in Nevada. She had many fond memories of their years at Jefferson school and often told the story of Nevada High School burning during her freshman year...

Ellis Edward Charles, 92, of Emporia, Kan., formerly of Metz, Mo., passed away on March 11, 2023, at Emporia Place, Emporia, Kan. Ellis was born on Oct. 12, 1930, in Metz, Mo., the son of Charles Floyd and Grace Mertie (Saul) Charles. He married Wilma “Jean” Knight on Dec. 10, 1949, in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2014...

Carol Ann Hites, 61, Mapleton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, following a sudden illness. Carol was born Dec. 23, 1961, in Aurora, Colo., to Joseph and Izetta L. (Sutcliffe) Person. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Stanley on Aug. 25, 2015, in Miami, Okla., and he survives of the home...

Loyd Eugene “Gene” Hendrix Jr., 53, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada following a sudden illness. Gene was born April 26, 1969, in Nevada, to Loyd E. Hendrix Sr. and Shirley Ann (Garwood) Hendrix. He married Melissa Carpenter on May 20, 1994, in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Lorinda May Lukenbill, 57, of Nevada, Mo., departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Lorinda was born in St. Joseph, Mo., on March 16, 1965, to Roger and Eunice Lukenbill. She moved to Nevada, Mo., during her childhood and graduated from Nevada High School. ...

Carl Melvin Gibson, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 4, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Carl, the son of the late William Jasper and Ida (Moore) Gibson was born Fe. 27, 1935, in Eve, Mo. Carl grew up in the Sandstone area. He attended Sandstone School and later Walker High School. In 1952, at the age of 17, his family moved to Nevada. In 1958, he married Ruth Driver...

James Lee McCoy, 88, of Ashland, Mo., passed away at his home on March 3, 2023. He was born Jan. 8, 1935, to Lavon and Marie McCoy on a rural farm in Indiana. He was drafted and served in the United States Army. After his service, he felt called into the ministry. He graduated from Belmont College in Nashville and then went on to graduate with a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He married Ruthanne McCoy (Grimm) on Feb. 13, 1960...

Donna Mae Hibberd, 81, of Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at her home in Sheldon with her sister by her side. Donna, the eldest of five children, was born Aug. 24, 1941, in Carrington, N.D., to William and Bertha Gottfried. Donna married Gerald Hibberd on July 1, 1962, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Cleveland, N.D. Following their marriage, they moved to Minnesota where they lived until 1975. In 1975, they came to Missouri...

Melba Jean Edmonds, 97, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Melba was born in Metz, Mo., on Jan. 15, 1926, to Arnold and Grace (Kimrey) Buhr of Horton. Her family moved to Kansas City, Mo., after a house fire. Melba graduated from Manual High School in Kansas City June 11, 1943. She was an active member of the Horton Methodist Church beginning in June 25, 1939...

Martha Anna McCartney-Gicante, 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark., following a brief illness. Marty was born March 31, 1950, in Windsor, Mo., to Glenn H. and Violet L. (McMillin) McCartney...

Angela Dawn Sousley, 48, Nevada, Mo., formerly of Springfield, Mo., died on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center, in Independence, Mo. Angela was born April 2, 1974, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Corbit W. and Janey K. (Vitt) Sousley...

Nancy Mae Burris, 70, Liberal, Mo., passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Cox Barton County Hospital, in Lamar, following a lengthy illness. Nancy was born June 27, 1952, in Ft. Morgan, Colo., to Dick L. and Etna M. (Thornley) Stone. She married Walter D. Burris on Oct. 16, 1975, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2009...

Steven Milton Hertzberg died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1953, to Milton and Zenial Hertzberg in Nevada, Mo. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m., at United Methodist Church of Nevada and have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 4, at 10 a.m., at the United Methodist Church of Nevada...

Jennie M. Schmidt, 96, formerly of Kankakee, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She had resided at the Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada for the past two years. Jennie was the oldest living member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada...

Robert Francis (Bob) Middleton passed away on Feb. 21, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1936, to Viola and Floyd Middleton. Bob grew up in Nevada, Mo., and graduated from Nevada High School in 1954. He then studied at the University of Arkansas, where he received his BS and JD degrees and was editor of the law review...

Michael Dale Floyd, 58, Walker, Mo., died on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Michael was born April 17, 1964, in Chicago, Ill. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Thelma “Ladene” Bley, 84, formerly of Moundville, Mo., died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Wildwood Senior Living, in Joplin. Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Ferry Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Essa Helen Armstrong passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 3, 1939, to Thomas Markham LaDue Sr. and Corinne Helen Craig LaDue in Wright County, Mo. The family moved to Nevada while Helen was in first grade. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1957 at the Fox Theatre due to the burning of the high school in November of 1956...

Nellie Jo Boyd, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Feb. 19, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Nellie was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, Mo., to Ernest P. and Mabel W. (Kincaid) Bricker. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Boyd on July 26, 1951, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 1988...

Ronald Wayne Sloan, 71, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in his home in rural Nevada following a lengthy illness. Ron was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Shelbyville, Ill., to Wallace E. and Maxine (Carlini) Sloan. He married Karen L. Hambright on Sept. 27, 1975, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Judy Kay Beck, 58, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home in Nevada, Mo. Judy was born Aug. 7, 1964, in Pittsburg, Kan., to William E. and Rosa B. (Tabor) Thompson. Services will be announced at a later date. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Nance, age 83, of Lamar, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by family. Pat was born Dec. 9, 1939, in Clinton, Iowa, to Frank Joseph Murphy and Pearl Marie (Conley) Murphy. Pat was blessed with three beautiful children: Debbie, Bill and Troy, who were her pride and joy. Pat moved to Sheldon, Mo., in 1966 and then to Lamar, Mo., in 1992...

Henry J. Austin, 87, who had just recently moved from Nevada, Mo., to Rock Springs, Wyo., passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He was born to Tommy C. and Hattie (Horning) Austin on Sept. 6, 1935. Raised in El Dorado Springs, he married Rosella Rapp on April 18, 1959. They moved to Wyoming in 1965 where Henry worked for various employers, including the railroad, most often as a watchman and security guard. They moved back to the area, settling in Nevada in 2001...

Steven Milton Hertzberg, beloved son, husband, dad, and Pops, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on April 28, 1953, to Milton and Zenial Hertzberg in Nevada, Mo. He married Karen Guerrant on Aug. 10, 1975, and she survives of the home...

My beloved husband, Jesse R. Baker Jr., went to be with the Lord on Feb. 5, 2023, after a sudden illness. My name is Sheila Baker and I'd like to share his story with you. J.R. was welcomed into the world by his parents, Jesse and Virginia Baker (née Irwin) on April 14, 1954, in Nevada, Mo...

Nelda Jo McAdoo, 94, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at her home in Nevada. Nelda was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Fairfax, Okla., to James D. and Lydia B. (Tyner) Means. Nelda was united in marriage to Harlan McAdoo on Nov. 29, 1947, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2002...

Our beloved son Jamin Wade Beard, 20, went to be with Christ Sunday afternoon. He and his brother were in a situation where one had to make a choice for the sake of the other. After talking with his brother, Jamin made the decision. John 15:13. His parents, Dr. ...

Kathryn Irene Phillips, 88, formerly of Walker, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Fe. 7, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Kathryn was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Curtley N. and Lelia B. (Webster) Dutton. She was united in marriage to Harold W. Phillips on June 23, 1957, in Walker, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2013...

Doris Jean May, 84, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Northwest Medical Center, in Bentonville, Ark. Doris was born March 26, 1938, in Sheldon, Mo., to Harold M. and Cora E. (Hieronymus) Greer. She was united in marriage to Lloyd May on June 5, 1955, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Gara Leann Orme, 64 Chandler, Ariz., passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at her home in Chandler, Ariz. Gara was born Jan. 8, 1959, in Nevada, Mo., to Gail Wysong. Gara married the love of her life, Gilbert Orme, July 31, 2004. Gara graduated from Raytown High School. Moved to Arizona. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chandler, Ariz. She obtained her CDL license and drove most recently for Rhino Contracting of Phoenix, Ariz. Retiring from there last year, 2022...

Gene Pierceall, 95-years-old, died on Feb. 1, 2023. He was born on Sept. 1, 1927. Burial services will be held at 11 a.m., at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Keasha Brooke Arbuckle Roberts, 35, of Compton Junction, Mo., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after a year long, hard fought, courageous battle with an illness. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. ...

Wannita Pauline Stansill, 82, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Pauline was born March 12, 1940, in Horton, Mo., to Ralph P. and Gladys F. (Henning) Houdeshell. She was married to Marvin I. Powell on Aug. 9, 1958, in Gashland, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1967, in Liberty, Mo. She was married to John H. Stansill on Oct. 25, 1968, in Miami, Okla., and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2005, in Springfield, Mo...

Charles Edward Williams, 68, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Charles was born April 24, 1954, in Falls Mills, W.V., to Denzil E. and Emma M. (Westfall) Williams. He married Ann R. Ricketts on July 6, 1985, in Bronaugh, and she survives of the home...

Darryl Eugene Miller, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away at home Wednesday, Feb. 1, after a lengthy illness. Darry was born May 21, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Ind., to Ellis and Emma (Sheldon) Miller. He was raised and baptized a Lutheran. Darry graduated from Lawrenceburg High School playing baseball, football, and basketball. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from March 1958 until June 1961...

Earl Gene Bloesser, 81, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2023, at The Madison Memory Care Center, Kansas City, Mo., as a result of Parkinson’s Disease. Earl was born March 2, 1941, as the first child of Sonny Earl and Mildred Bloesser. After Sonny Earl Bloesser’s death in 1963, Earl’s late mother married Jim Quick, now deceased...

Gerard Armand “Jerry” Bartlett, 85, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo. Jerry was born June 20, 1937, in New York, N.Y., to Herbert and Ada K. (Hodge) Bartlett. He married Leslie J. Carroll on April 14, 1979, in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C., and she survives of the home...