Obituaries from February 2019

Martha Jean (Spencer) Grider, age 61, of rural El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away at home on Saturday morning, Feb. 2, 2019. Martha was born April 12, 1957, at Martha Chambers Hospital in El Dorado Springs, the daughter of Albert and Minnie Spencer. She graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1975. She was a member of the National Honor Society...

Leonard William Grant, 59, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Leonard was born Aug. 12, 1959, in Norfolk, Va., to Albert Rufus and Delores Laverne (Hostic) Grant. He married Helen Lorraine Smith on June 13, 1981, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2017...

Mary Evelyn Dickey, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Evelyn was born Dec. 6, 1939, in Liberal, Mo., to Wilfred Carl and Minnie Lorraine (Winship) Venable. She was united in marriage to Billy R. Dickey on Aug. 20, 1957, in Lamar, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2017...

Thomas Joseph Reardon Jr., 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Bristol Manor of Nevada. Tom was born Aug. 21, 1946, in San Francisco, Calif., to Thomas Joseph Reardon Sr. and Lillian Marie (Boal) Reardon. Tom was raised in San Francisco along with his younger brother, Larry, and several cousins. ...

Dennis Lynn Tumm, 56, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Dennis was born Aug. 16, 1962, in Vancouver, Wash., to Frederick Myron and Janet Ann (Rowlett) Tumm. He was united in marriage to Sonya K. Vannoy on Oct. 10, 1987, in Lake Tahoe, Nev., and she survives of the home...

Darrel Lee Carpenter, 68, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Medicalodges of Nevada. Darrel was born April 27, 1950, in Bartlett, Kan., to Floyd Harvey Carpenter Sr. and Julia Belle (Miler) Carpenter. Darrel attended Walker High School and graduated with the Class of 1969. ...

Mary Lisa Norman, 60, passed away at her home surrounded by family in Nevada, Mo., on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Lisa was born on Nov. 10, 1958, in Nevada, Mo., to Mary Elizabeth (Payne) Ogle and Nile Lee Ogle. Lisa married Roy Norman Dec. 16, 1988, and he survives of the home...

John Leslie Wallace, 91, Walker, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Leslie was born Dec. 4, 1927, in Nevada, Mo., to John Leslie Wallace and Katherine (Kaufman) Wallace. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Oyler on Aug. 13, 1949, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death on June 16, 2012...

Pamela “Pam” Anne Heathman, 72, of Nevada, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Joplin, following a period of illness. Pam was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Jerico Springs, Mo., the daughter of Billie Thomas and Dorothy Louise (Wallace) Mitchell. She lived in Kansas City, Mo., and moved to Nevada when she was seven. ...

Connie Laverne Moffatt, 76, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Connie was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Mt. Carmel, Ill., to Ruby Pearline Miskell. She was united in marriage to Paul “Pete” Moffatt on July 13, 1976, in Miami, Okla., and he survives of the home...

Betty Ruth Helms, 96, Nevada, Mo., retired to her home in heaven on February 9, 2019. She was born May 24, 1922, in rural Ralls County, Mo., to Allyn and Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. With written permission from her Mother on Sept. 30, 1942, Betty became a part of history when she enlisted in the U.S. ...

Dorothy F. Kratz, 77, of Auburn, Neb., (formerly Missouri), died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn. Services will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to family choice. Cards or memorials may sent to David Kratz, 63670 733A Road, Brock, NE 68320...

Joy Diane Moore, 62, of Nevada, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Joy was born April 26, 1956, at Nevada City Hospital the daughter of Gerald P. Moore and Twilia (Hendrix) Moore. Joy grew up in Nevada attending Nevada Schools. ...

Michael Clay Metzker, 70, of Fair Grove, Mo., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. He was born on April 14, 1948, in Willmar, Minn., to Henry Carlyn Metzker and Ruth Cecilia (Daily) Metzker. Mike graduated from Nevada, Mo., High School in 1966, and went on to become a student at Missouri State University. ...

Michael “Mike” Lee Simpson, 64, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Feb. 13, 2019, at his home in Nevada. Michael was born April 11, 1954, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Valma and Jimmie Simpson. He resided in Nevada with his love, Kelley Adams. Mike grew up in Nevada, attending school here and graduating before attending college at Missouri Southern State University. ...

R. Norman Beeman, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Norman was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Morgan County, Mo., to Ralph and Esther (Stroud) Beeman. He was united in marriage to Betty Craig on June 14, 1947, in Girard, Kan. Betty preceded him in death on Oct. 28, 2016...

Kaycee Joy Sisseck, 23, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Nevada. Kaycee was born Sept. 25, 1995, in Nevada, to Michael Darren Hawks and Jodi Ann Kennedy. Kaycee was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 2014. ...

Larry Albert Harms, 57, Kearney, Mo., (formerly of Schell City) passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2019. Larry was born Feb. 16, 1961, in Nevada, Mo., to Albert Harms Jr. and Betty Louise (Blakely) Harms. Larry grew up on a farm in rural Schell City and graduated from Schell City High School Class of 1979. Following high school Larry worked all of his life in the construction business as a heavy equipment operator. For the past 17 years he has lived and worked in the Kansas City area...

Della Parkison, 70, of rural Harwood, Mo., passed away after a short illness at Moore-Few Care Center, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, 2019. Della was born April 9, 1948, in Plattsburgh, Mo., the daughter of Northrup and Olive Larson. Della attended high school in the El Dorado Springs area, but graduated in 1966 in Grandview, working part time in the home of family friends...

Robert (Bob) David Ross, 79, (formerly of Peoria, Ill.) returned to his heavenly home on Feb. 11, 2019, after a valiant battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. His devotion to his life to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace...

James Herbert Gotschall, 93, of Nevada, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at the Joe Clark Residential Care Home, in Nevada, following a short illness. Herb was born March 2, 1925, in Moundville, Mo., to James R. and Evelena (Williams ) Gotschall. On Oct. 16, 1946, he married Opal Mae Beshore and she preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2015...

Virginia Lorene Johnson, 89, Deerfield, Mo., passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Virginia was born on Jan. 10, 1930, in Deerfield, to Curt and Irene (Klontz) Weber. She fixed her eyes upon a certain handsome fellow named William C. “Bill” Johnson on the school bus and eventually she became his girl, and they were married on Nov. 25, 1948, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2012...

Billie R. Dill, 77, of Nevada went home to God’s arms on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Billie was born on Jan. 23, 1942, in Jasper, Ala. He was married to his childhood friend and sweetheart, Nancy Annette Millwood on April 26, 1962, and she survives of the home...

Deborah Cathleen Baker, 50, of Nevada, Mo., departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born March 15, 1968, in Albany, Mo., the daughter of Jerry and Sue Beisner. Cathy married Rick Baker on June 24, 1989. They would have celebrated their 30th anniversary on June 24, 2019. To this union three children were born...

Betty Jean Reed, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Betty was born March 8, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kan., to John Delbert and Violet Ellen (Secrest) Reed. Betty was raised in Coffeyville and she attended school there. Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Coffeyville. She has lived in Nevada most of her adult life...

Paul Clyde Stewart, 70, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Paul was born Aug. 27, 1948, in Portland, Ore., to Claude Eldred and Edna Marthabelle (White) Stewart. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Robert Fox officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home...

Jasmin Pettibon, 19, Nevada, died on Monday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Nevada. Jasmin was born July 1, 1999, in Nevada, the daughter of James Dean and Angela L. (Morrell) Pettibon who were married on Feb. 14, 1998. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. ...

April Joy Lambrecht died in her home on Feb. 23, 2019, at the age of 51. She grew up in Omaha, Neb., where she was adopted by Margie Katherine Senseny and Donald Lee Lambrecht. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home...