Obituaries

Gary Lee Ogle, 87, of Afton, Oklahoma, formerly of Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  Gary was born on June 26, 1937, in Green City, Missouri, to Lester Lofton Ogle and Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle...

Mary Lou (McBride) Leer, 83, Nevada, MO, came into this world on January 26, 1942 and entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was surrounded by her two daughters and her fur-babies. Mary Lou was born in Ventura, California to Ray Hodges “Cowboy” and Thadrel Jewell (Brown) McBride. ...

Darlene (Holland) Doolin, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2025, at Medicalodges Nevada, MO where she resided as a resident for the past three years.        Darlene was the daughter of Paul and Nora Alline (Beshore) Holland and was born in her home in Nevada, MO on December 6, 1936.  She shared this home with her older sister, Pauline Geyer and two younger brothers, Charles and Paul Holland. ...

Vicki Louise Yokley, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on July 1, 2025, in Nevada, Missouri.   Born on August 18, 1953, in Arthur, Nebraska, Vicki spent most of her life in Nevada, Missouri, where she built a loving home and lasting friendships. On January 17, 1976, she married the love of her life, Alvin Yokley, and together they shared nearly five decades of love, laughter, and family...

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. ...

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...

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. ...

Beth Adele Hutchison, age 70, of El Dorado Springs passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada with family at her side.  Beth was born on February 26, 1955 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Charles R. Brigaman and Joan A. (Feight) Brigaman.  She was one of three daughters...

Carol June Smith, 86 of Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home in Nevada. June was born on June 28, 1939 in Moundville, MO to Joseph Clinton and Edith Mae (Blackwell) Gillespie. On June 12, 1959 she was married to Obie A. Smith and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2003...

Perla “Sue” Lutes, 80, Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Sue was born June 26, 1944, the daughter of Emmons and Theda (Starr) Philbrick. Sue was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1962. ...

Shirley Irene (Goddard) Winter, 84, Richards, MO, passed away on  June 18, 2025 at Medicalodge of Fort Scott.  She was born on September 17, 1940, near Eve, MO to Leslie and Maud (Brouhard) Goddard.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Joe Winter, in 1960 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2023...

Sandra Kay Carter, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.   Sandra was born in Joplin, MO, to Loyal Clark and Nell Catherine (Carl) Covington.  On May 13, 1961, she married Jim Carter in Stockton, MO.  He survives of the home...

Our beloved husband, dad and grandpa Harold Dean Boehs was born on May 28, 1947, to Wilmer and Martha (Schmidt) Boehs in Montezuma, KS.  He passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the result of a bicycle accident.        Harold grew up in Goltry, Oklahoma, where he attended most of his school years. ...

Windfred Allen DeMott, age 84, resident of Bronaugh, Missouri, died Saturday June 7, 2025, at the home. He was born September 15, 1940, in Mound City, Kansas and his parents were Clyde Vernon DeMott and Alice Rosemond (Jackman) DeMott. He attended Mound City High School. ...

George Carl Bellach, 81, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Nevada  Regional Medical Center.  George was born on March 3, 1944, in Prairie City, MO to Henry Paul and Elizabeth Marie (Schenker) Bellach.  He married Linda Jo Bowers on September 4, 1965, and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2017...

Lisa Leanne Owens Witten passed away in Portland, Oregon on June 5, 2025 with her husband Freddie and daughter Alex by her side. Lisa was born in Nevada, MO on May 10, 1965. The daughter of Linda Baker Owens and Don Owens. She graduated from Nevada High School. Attended Fort Scott Community College and became a Cosmetologist. She worked for the State supporting Down Syndrome First Steps, and at the Nevada State Hospital. Later in life she received a degree as an Esthetician in Oregon...

Mary Ann (Fleener) Davis, 78,  passed away on June 9, 2025 at Truman Health Care in Lamar, MO.  She was born in Virgil City, MO on October 12, 1946, to Kenneth Marvin Fleener and Grace Catherine (Ketterman) Fleener. Mary was the fifth of eight children.   On March 19,...

Clyde William “Bill” Hickman, Jr., 86, Deerfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Bill was born March 9, 1939 in Sheldon, MO, the son of Clyde & Lydia Louise (Tyree) Hickman. He married Argie Faye Shields on March 15, 1958 and she survives of the home...

Stephen Paul Hampton, 67, of Raytown, MO, passed away on the morning of June 6th, 2025, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center.   Stephen was born on January 3rd, 1958, in Columbia, MO, to Tom R. Hampton and Marilyn Jean (Divine) Hampton. Steve graduated from Burke High School in Omaha, NE, in 1976. ...

Shirley G. Johnson, formerly of Nevada, Missouri, more recently of Carthage, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning June 8, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Carthage, Missouri. She was born on May 18, 1949 to Marion and Dorothy (Nichols) Hurley...

Raymond Eugene Sellars, 64, of Missouri, passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1960, and lived a life of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Deanna Sellars; father, Floyd Sellars; and his beloved son, Kyle Sellars...

Gary Lee Ogle, 87, of Afton, Oklahoma, formerly of Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  Gary was born on June 26, 1937, in Green City, Missouri, to Lester Lofton Ogle and Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle...

Shaun Timothy Morgan, 53, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Shaun was born October 14, 1971 in North Kansas City, MO to Dennis D. Morgan and Christine Ann (Head) Clark.         Shaun was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1990. ...

Estil Herman Thompson, 92, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Estil was born August 22, 1932 in Walker, MO to Benjamin Perry and Minnie (Saathoff) Thompson. He married Shirley Ann Rogers on July 2, 1955 and she survives of the home...

Helen Ann Cleveland, 79 years of age, died peacefully with a flower in her hair at her home in Broken Arrow, OK on Thursday, May 22, 2025.  Helen was born in Nevada, MO to Wilford and Maxine Streich on April 20, 1946.  She dearly loved the farm where she grew up and attended Nevada High School where she met and married her lifelong sweetheart, Michael Cleveland on...

Robert Edwards Phillips, Jr, 71, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on April 26, 2025, at his home in Reno, Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Robert was born on January 22, 1954, in Port Smith, VA to Robert Edward Phillips, Sr. and Roxana (McGrath) Phillips...

Carder J. Hurst, infant son of Justin and Meagan (Carder) Hurst, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Carder was born on Sunday, May 25 at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada. In addition to his parents, Justin & Meagan, Carder is survived by his grandparents, Shaun & Kim Watson, Cabool, MO and Brad & Sherry Hurst, Nevada, MO; great-grandparents, Joe Hurst, Nevada, MO, Glen and Susie Williams, Cabool, MO, Eddie Watson, Cabool, MO, and Bonnie Freeman, Ozark, MO; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his fur siblings, Sadie Mae and Bandit.. ...

Patricia Marie "Trish" Ramey, 44, of El Dorado Springs, MO, left this world unexpectedly at 2:47 PM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS. Trish was born on March 25, 1981, in Oakdale, CA, to Charles and Sheila Ramey. She married Larry Dias, to which brought three amazing sons; Emilio, Charles, and Daniel Ramey-Dias...

Kathleen “Kathy” Burns, 77 of Nevada, Missouri passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Friday, May 30, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral home, Butler (660-679-0009). Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian VFW. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com...

Robert (Bob) Seater was born on November 14, 1942, in Omaha Nebraska, to Albert and Jean (Sommer) Seater. In 1948 Albert, Robert and grandparents moved to a farm at Arthur, Missouri. Robert attended Rich Hill Grade School and later Metz High School where he graduated before enlisting in the US navy. ...

Gladys Maxine Halcomb, 95, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Maxine was born August 29, 1929, in Vernon County, MO to Charles Prince and Alta Marie (Mowry) Scott. She was united in marriage to Thomas Eugene Halcomb on February 18, 1951, in Nevada and he preceded her in death on February 19, 1999...

Leonard “Paul” Pope, age 67 of rural Moundville, MO passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Paul was born February 7, 1957 to Leonard and Bonnie (Peterson) Pope in Cherokee, Iowa. Paul attended Nevada Schools. He was employed by 3M Nevada for 30 years until his retirement in 2019. ...

 Patricia Ann Hope, 91, of Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Kingswood Senior Living Center in Kansas City, MO. Patricia was born in Deerfield, MO, on Oct. 9, 1933, to Hollis and Maxine Allen. She graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1951. On Aug.1, 1950, she was married in Nevada to Everett Ruben Hope, who preceded her in death in 2009...

Becky Marie Folsom, age 78, of Deerfield, MO, passed away, Thursday, May 8, 2025, with her family at her side. A woman of grit, heart, and unmistakable spirit Becky Folsom was a force to be reckoned with—a woman who lived life on her own terms, with fierce loyalty and a deep, unwavering love for the people and things that mattered most to her. A loving mother, a lifelong caregiver, and a woman with just the right mix of sass and softness, Becky left her mark on everyone lucky enough to know her...