Obituaries from December 2018

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...

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...

Gray Watson Clark, 77, of rural Schell City, Mo., passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, 2018. Gray was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Washington, D.C., the son of Paul Hudson Clark and Alma (Blackburn) Clark. Gray resided in Bladensburg, Md., during his youth and graduated from Bladensburg High...

Jeff Lee Dade, 57, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. Jeff was born Aug. 31, 1961, in Nevada to Jack Eugene and Lois Ann (Reedy) Dade. Jeff was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1979. Following high school he attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield for one year. Jeff worked most of his life in construction and landscaping. For the past six months he has resided in Springfield...

Steve Leon Campbell, 76, formerly of Nevada, Mo., quietly departed this life on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at his home in Florissant, Mo. He was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Pryor, Okla., to Walter Lee and Lucybelle (Compton) Campbell. He was united in holy matrimony to Yvonne Phillips on Sept. 2, 1960, and this union was blessed with one child, Steve Kelley Campbell...

Shirley Jean Gragg, 82, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home...

Randy Albert Wehmeyer, 59, formerly of Walker, Mo., died on Dec. 10, 2018, at Highland Rehabilitation and Health Center in Kansas City, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with the Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home...

Robert Michael Duncan, 38, of Sheldon, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family and friends after a two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. He faced it with courage, determination, and a good sense of humor. Robbie was born Jan. ...

Royal O. Cooper, 89, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at home, surrounded by family and Zowie, his beloved Beagle. He was born Aug. 3, 1929 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Herbert and Mildred (Owen) Cooper. He married Deborah K. Bucher in 1976 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1986. He was united in marriage on Nov. 17, 1990 to Anna Maria E. Ermitano, who survives at home...

Mark James Rapp, 62, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mark was born Sept. 25, 1956, in Appleton City, Mo., to James Melvin and Vanita Ann (Holsten) Rapp. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Garwood on March 27, 1993, in Prairie City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Nancy R. (Connelly) Davisson, 45, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at her home following a lengthy illness. Nancy was born on Dec. 31, 1972, to Elmer and Sandra Connelly. She married Kirk Davisson on April 6, 2007, and he survives of the home...

Sallie Ann Howrey, 56, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Sallie was born Oct. 10, 1962, in Nevada, to John Louis and Sally Bet (Belcher) Howrey. Sallie grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. ...

On Sunday, Dec. 9, Shirley Jean Gragg, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Freeman Medical Center in Joplin. From the moment she entered the world on April 3, 1936, in a farmhouse near Butler, Mo., Shirley was a vibrant spirit who brought laughter and enthusiasm to everyone she encountered...

Rita Jo Pisciotta, 63, Richards, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at her home in Richards. Rita was born Oct. 22, 1955, in Nevada, Mo. to Jack and Betty Jo (Householder) Howrey. Rita was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. She worked for 15 years at Nevada State Hospital and also at 3M in Nevada for a number of years until her retirement. Rita enjoyed antiquing, crafts, painting, ceramics, flea markets, and garage sales...

Beulah Leola Keith, 84, Nevada, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Beulah was born Dec. 1, 1934, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to William Kenneth and Elsie Mae (Scammehorn) Oyler. She was united in marriage to Forrest Eugene Keith on Dec. 3, 1954, and he preceded her in death after 14 years of marriage on Dec. 20, 1968...

Barbara Ann Hamilton, 63, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Freeman West in Joplin following a lengthy illness. Barbara was born May 11, 1955, in Sheldon, Mo., to Homer Leroy and Francis Marie (Lynn) Bogart. She married Rolla Hamilton on Aug. 26, 1993, in Lamar, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2005...

Gary Dale Cliffman, 68, Deerfield, Mo., died on Dec. 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Additional information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home.

Kenneth Eugene Gatley, 91, Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Ken was born Aug. 25, 1927, in Independence, Mo., to John Bryant and Helen (Baucom) Klotz...

Vern E. Sword Jr., 71, of Hume, Mo., passed away Dec. 20, 2018, at Nevada Nursing & Rehabilitation in Nevada, Mo. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Hume Christian Church. There is no visitation. Burial will follow services in the East Liberty Cemetery near Stotesbury, Mo. ...

David Lee “Flash” Hymer, 65, formerly of Metz, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Mo. David was born Feb. 19, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., to Robert Walter and Delphia Irene (Hesser) Hymer. David grew up in Metz and graduated from Metz High School Class of 1971. ...

Wilma Irene Long, age 92, went to be with The Lord. She was greeted by many loving family and friends when she arrived in heaven. She was born Oct. 9, 1926, in Lamar, Missouri to Kelly and Reba Waits and passed in her home on Dec. 22, 2018. Wilma lived her life to serve others. ...

Gary Dale Cliffman, 68, Deerfield, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Gary was born Dec. 25, 1949, in Nevada, Mo., to Harold L. and Edith Mae (Eaton) Cliffman. Gary was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1968. Following high school he served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Gary liked the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Martha Lee York Carmichael, 89, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Dec. 26, at her home in Nevada, Mo. She was surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 22, 1929, in Osawatomie, Kan., to George A. and Marjorie O. Patterson York. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John Lee Carmichael, on Feb. 24, 1951, in Osawatomie, Kan...

June Allene Smith, 86 of Bronaugh, passed away at her home on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. June was born on June 30, 1932, in Milford, to Allen and Golda (Lloyd) Miller. On July 2, 1948, she was married in Nevada to Lyle L. Smith and he survives of the home. ...

Linda Ruth Hartline, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Nevada, Mo., with her family by her side on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. Linda was born Jan. 31, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan., to Daniel Orvile and Vivian R. (Piersee) Rapp. On Nov. 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to Jack B. Hartline in Miami, Okla., and he survives of the home...

Travis Miller, 45, died Dec. 23, 2018 at his home in Nevada, Mo. Travis was born March 2, 1973, in Nevada. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., today, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. with Father Peter Savidge officiating...

Ralph Mattingly was born July 2, 1938 in Denison, Texas, to Guy Ralph Mattingly and Ina Mae (Winnett) Mattingly. Ralph was united with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Friends and family will gather to celebrate his life on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m., at Dannel Funeral Home, 302 S. Walnut, Sherman, Texas. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Family visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, from noon until 1 p.m., at Dannel Funeral Home...