Obituaries

Helen Audree Lawson, 96, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Graveside services will be held at Newton Burial Park in Nevada at 10 a.m., Friday, June 18. Additional family and service information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

A Celebration of Life for Dale L. Brockmeyer will be held on Friday, June 18, at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Nevada United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

Marinda “Tin” Dahmer, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Additional family and service information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Peggy Sue Greenlee, 85, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 19, at Ferry Funeral Home. A private graveside service will follow at Newton Burial Park in Nevada...

Donald Edward Chadd Sr., 95, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home in Rich Hill, Mo. Donald was born on March 8, 1926 in Milo, Mo., to Glen Jeremiah and Eva Blanch (Slates) Chadd. Don married Gladys Jones and to this marriage four children were born. He later married Morine Klum and she preceded him in death in 2003...

Donald Edward Chadd Sr., 95, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Rich Hill, MO. Donald was born on March 8, 1926 in Milo, MO to Glenn Jeremiah and Eva Blanch (Slates) Chadd. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the funeral home...

Ralph Jarrott "Jerry" Herren, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home following a short battle with cancer. Jerry was born Sept. 24, 1940, in Dacoma, Okla., to Ralph W, and Leota F. (Fox) Herren. He was united in marriage to Carol Jean Biggs on Dec. 17, 1959, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Jerry William Burch, 75, was born on Sept. 18, 1945, in Nevada, Mo., to Gladys Jewell (Simmons) Burch and Charles Thomas "Bill" Burch of Harwood, Mo. He passed away from heart failure on June 11, 2021. Jerry spent his early years living on a farm near Harwood. ...

LaVon Posey (nee Turnbull), 91 of Nevada, Mo., completed her life’s journey and went to the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Lavon was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Monroe City, Mo., to Allyn Gardner and Ula Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. LaVon was the loving and dedicated mother of five still-married children, Daphne (Ron) Barks, Tom (Debbie) Posey, Buff (Ray) Salassa, Kelley (Georgia) Posey, and Chris (Teri) Posey; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews...

David Allen Greenlee, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 87. David is survived by his wife, Peggy Greenlee; his son, Lyndon Greenlee and wife Pam; his grandchildren, Jennifer Greenlee and wife Marlene, Chadd Greenlee and wife Krista, Zachary Greenlee and wife Cristin, and Caty Hernandez and husband Anthony; and his 8 great-grandchildren. ...

Billy Gene Rogers, 92, of Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2021. Bill was born Dec. 29, 1928, to James William and Katie Elizabeth (Beard) Rogers, in Lincoln Parrish, La. Growing up in rural Louisiana, Bill helped his father and older brothers raise crops, make their own sorghum from sugarcane grown on the farm and tended livestock...

Julia Belle (Miler) Carpenter was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and worked over 20 years at the Nevada State Hospital. She was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly Church...

Shannon Christopher Meek, 48, Deerfield, Mo., loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Shannon was born Dec. 27, 1972, in Nevada, Mo., to Christopher Eugene and Cathy Jo (Schulz) Meek. He graduated Nevada High School in 1991 and attended Fort Scott Community College where he received his degree as a Registered Nurse. ...

Bonnie Gean Troll (nee Beasley) died peacefully at home on June 2, 2021. She was 85 years old. Waiting for her in heaven was her beloved husband, Red. They are finally reunited after 65 years of marriage. Bonnie was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Dyersburg, Tenn. ...

Jan Ellen Tate, 66, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born April 2, 1955, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Lewis Allen Dare and Virginia Bolinger Dare. Jan was raised on the family farm where she learned to love the land and country living. ...

Thomas (Tom) Murl Cherry Jr., from Tuscumbia, Mo., a former resident of Nevada, passed away following a sudden illness at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach on May 16, with his wife Samantha "Sam" by his bedside. Tom was born April 13, 1953, in Nevada, Mo., to Thomas Murl Cherry and Mildred Archer Cherry...

Marian Jean Sunthimer, 92, Milo, Mo., died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at her home in Milo. Graveside Committal services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 3, at Newton Burial Park, in Nevada. Memorials are suggested to Avalon Hospice or the Linking Literacy Program at Benton Elementary School in care of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Jon F. Caudle, 82, born May 16, 1939, died at his home in Harwood, Mo., on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, Mo. Burial will follow at Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood, Mo...

Sondra Lynn Woody, 66, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Cox South in Springfield, Mo., following complications from the COVID-19 virus. Sondra was born July 15, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo., to Harry B. and Betty Ann (Bern) Pratt. She married Mike Woody on Dec. 29, 2001, in Eureka Springs, Ark., and he survives of the home...

Sharon Kay Webb Cliffman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She left this world suddenly on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the age of 68. Sharon was born Sept. 27, 1952, to Darlene “Jackie” Jackson Klotz and Malcom Webb. On Jan. ...

Robert Henry Henley of Kansas City, Mo., slipped peacefully into the Lord’s embrace on May 21, 2021. Robert (Bob) was born May 22, 1945, in Nevada, Mo. He was the delight of awaiting parents, Thelmo Robert Henley and Anna Catherine Leveling Henley, and older sister Catherine. ...

Bonnie Lou (Davis) Heath, 88, formerly of Schell City, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Nathan Richards Health Care Center, in Nevada, following a short illness. Bonnie was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Schell City, Mo., to Roy and Daisey (Robinson) Davis. She married James W. Heath in January of 1950 and was later married to Gerald Harms...

Donna Jaunita Newton, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her home in Nevada, Mo., following a brief illness. Donna was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo., to William C. and Lottie I. (McGuire) Puckett. She was united in marriage to Albert F. Newton on May 28, 1967, in Miami, Okla., and he preceded her in death in 2010...

Christopher Lee Austin took his final departure May 11, 2021, at the young age of 33. Chris was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to Audra and Roland on June 30, 1987. Chris finally landed in Utah where he lived for the rest of his life. Chris has three sisters: Amber, Lizzie and Jada Austin. He loved his sisters very much...

Ronald Lawrence Hoffman, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, age 91, passed away while asleep on the evening of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Ronald simply went to bed, pulled the covers up and went to sleep. Ronald, a resident of Alaska, was house sitting in Phoenix, Ariz., for his son and daughter-in-law...

Richard (Dick) Dean Hacker, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Dick was born on Sep 6, 1936, in Walker Mo., to Howard and Angie (Palmer) Hacker. In June of 1983 he married Sandy (McPeak) Hacker, and she survives in the home...

Sharon Kay Cliffman, 68, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Lukes South, in Overland Park, Kan. Sharon was born Sept. 27, 1952, in Hoisington, Kan., to Malcome W. and Darlene “Jackie” (Jackson) Webb. Memorial services will be held at a later date...

Maxine Agnes Wallace, 95, of Nevada, Mo., passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Maxine was born April 29, 1926, in Walker, Mo., to Eula Cherlene Hooper Short and Louis Wayne Short. She married James A. Wallace on Feb. 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2006...

Linda Lee Jacuzzi Emery, 72, died May 14, 2021, from complications of heart problems and autoimmune diseases. She was born Aug. 11, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo., to Clydia and Tullio Jacuzzi. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nancy Davenport; her sister-in-law, Patti Jacuzzi; her nephew, Clay; her grandson, Trystan; and great-grandson, Killy Schultz...

Charles "Charlie" Henry Kranz, 43, Hockley, Texas, passed away on May 13. Charlie was born April 11, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Wayne and father, Gordon Henry Kranz. He is survived by his mother, Lulu Kranz; his children, Dillon, Georgia, and Jakoda; two brothers, Gordon "Jimmy" and Jerry; two sisters, Pam and Cherie; two brothers-in-law, Bob and Kenny; two sisters-in-law, Robin and Rose; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends...

William Eugene “Bull” Weber, 64, of Moundville, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bill was born on Sept. 29, 1956, to William L. “Pete” and Patsy R. (Mooney) Weber in Kansas City, Mo. On June 25, 2005, he married Bernice M. Million and she survives of the home...

Linda Louise Houk, 75, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Linda was born Jan. 4, 1946 in Wolf Lake, Ill., to Everett and Josephine (Helm) Conway. She was united in marriage to John A. Houk on June 11, 1966, in Joplin, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2005...

Elvy Ray Burrus Sr., 78, passed away at his home in Walker. Elvy was born on Nov. 7, 1942, in Nebraska to Oran Everett and Bonavie Emmaline (LaFarge) Burrus. Elvy was a lineman for the MKT Railroad, truck driver, house painter and farmer. He was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada and was a member of the Eagles and Elk Lodges in Nevada...

Conway Lewis, 49, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Conway was born on May 17, 1971, in Truckee, Calif., to John Canada Lewis Jr. and Dolores June (Robbins) Lewis. Conway was a crew express driver for the railroad. He loved to hunt and fish and liked to tell stories...

Eddie Lee Holland, 70, of Nevada, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Eddie was born March 3, 1951, in Bronaugh, Mo., to Claud Lee and Nina Anna Holland. He married Shelia Jeffries in 1971 and together they had two daughters. They later divorced...

John Mott, 54, of Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Freeman Health Hospital in Joplin, Mo. John was born on Sept. 8, 1966, in Ft. Carson, Colo., to John Arthur and Rena (Yocham) Mott. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 21, at Bible Baptist Church, Nevada. Interment with military honors will follow in National Cemetery, Fort Scott Kan. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 20, and Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada...

Christine Baker 61, of Sheldon died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 20, in the Ferry Funeral Home.

John Wilford Johnson, 80, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home in Nevada, Mo. John was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Danville, Ill., to Wilford and Emma L. (Bloomfield) Johnson. No services are planned. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Owen Douglas Lunn, 49, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center in Florissant, MO. Owen was born February 18, 1972 in Durant, OK to Owen Ray and Vonda (Harris) Lunn. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Laney Amber (Metcalf Wilkins) Miller, 29, Nevada, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Laney was born in El Dorado Springs, MO on March 8, 1992 to Lisa Wilkins and John F. Metcalf. When Laney was six months old her father passed away. ...

Dr. Loyd Bruce Holman, 82, of Roach, Mo., died April 24, 2021, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his brother, Dave; his wife, Barbara; his son, Alex and daughter-in-law Emily, and two grandchildren; nieces and nephews...

Owen Douglas Lunn, 49, died on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center in Florissant, Mo. Owen was born Feb. 18, 1972, in Durant, Okla., to Owen Ray and Vonda (Harris) Lunn. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Frances LaVerne Crooks, 79, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home in Nevada. LaVerne was born January 31, 1942 in Walker, MO to Albert Wayne and Emma Fern (Tuttle) Phillips. She was united in marriage to Gene Bobbett on June 25, 1961 and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1999. LaVerne later married Dodson “Sonny” Crooks on June 15, 2003 and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2020...

Bernadine E. “Beth” Ricketts, 66, died on Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Willard Care Center in Willard, Mo. Beth was born Aug. 2, 1954, in New Orleans, La., to William Peter Link Jr. and Bernadine Ann (Keating) Link. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 6, at Welborn Cemetery in Moundville, Mo...

Ruth Mische, 94, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021, at The Groves in Independence, Mo. She was born Nov. 20, 1926, in Vernon County, the daughter of the late Dan and May Emory Mische. Ruth was a member of Nevada Church of the Nazarene and spent countless hours working in and for the church. ...

David Wayne Carpenter, 62, Deerfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., following a brief unexpected illness. David was born Aug. 8, 1958, in Nevada, Mo., to David Walter and Wilma Lou (Wyckoff) Carpenter...

Troy Lee Bugg, 52, Jasper, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Troy was born April 20, 1969, in Lebanon, Mo., to Donnie and Vickie Bugg. He married Martha A. Poe on Dec. 13, 1990, in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Lecil Fields, 82, of Horton, Mo., passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo. Lecil was born on Sept. 5, 1938, in Black Jack, Mo., to Freedia Chambers. In August 1963, Lecil married Carolyn and had two children. After 29 years of married, Carolyn preceded him in death in 1989. In November 1992, Lecil married Barbara and after 27 years of marriage she preceded him in death in 2019...

This is the story of Cheryl Kaye (Graves) Carpenter. Cheryl was a wonderfully stubborn woman who enjoyed having the last word in an argument about as much as she enjoyed getting in a bidding war at an auction. She, of course, loved her family and friends too...