Stories from Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Maynard Dean Browning, 88, was embraced in the loving arms of the Lord on June 30, 2025.  Born on February 5, 1937 in Louisiana, MO, Maynard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife, Beverly, his daughters, Debbie and Brenda, son-in laws Bryan and Paul, and grandchildren, Joshua, Katie, Logan, and Jack. ...

Jerome Paul “Jerry” Curry was born on August 18, 1939, to Gulledge Eustus and Christine Mary (née Martin) Curry in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace on June 26, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, at age 85.   Jerry was a beloved brother, father, husband, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and cherished friends...

Ruth Marcella (Smith) Miller, age 77, of Nevada, MO, passed away June 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Georgia Smith.   Ruth spent her childhood with her 8 siblings, Christina, Floyd, Richard, Bobby, Billy, Kenny, Lois, and Johnny. ...