Obituaries from March 2019

Adeline “Angie” Mary (Strick) Stevens, 86, passed away early on Thursday morning Feb. 28, 2019, at her home in Nevada. Angie was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Kirk, Colo., to Paul Joseph and Alice Mary (Waller) Strick. Angie graduated from Kirk High School Class of 1950 and moved to Lenexa, Kan., to live with her sister Agnes and brother-in-law Orville to secure a job. ...

Herschel Eugene (Gene) Farnham, 78, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at his home in Edwards, Mo., after a yearlong battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his loving companion of 22 years, Helen Wilkinson; his four children, son Troy Farnham and his wife, Shelley, daughter Stacy Norman and her husband, Don, and sons Brandon Farnham and Jeremy Farnham; Helen's son, Robert Wilkinson; as well as grandchildren, Trevor, Shadell, Haley and Jean Jacques and great-grandchild Landon; along with his extended family and friends.. ...

Lois Field Jensen, 59, of Moundville, Mo., passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Lois was born Aug. 14, 1958, in Lewiston, Maine, and grew up in Topeka, Kan., and Lisbon, Maine, and later settled in Nebraska City, Neb. ...

Jeffery Linn Post, 56, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Additional family information and funeral information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Jeffery Linn Post, 56, Nevada, Mo., passed away and joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Jeff was born July 11, 1962, in Nevada to John Linden and Ronda (Hinds) Post. He was united in marriage to Gail Round on Aug. 8, 1982, and she survives of the home...

Wanda Faye Abele, 92, departed this life early Saturday morning on March 9, 2019, following a two-week fight with pneumonia. She went home to be with the Lord peacefully and knowing her new home and new body awaited her. Wanda Faye (Smith) Abele was born on Sept. ...

Victoria Corpuz Thomas, 64, of Nevada passed away March 10, 2019, at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas, Mo., following a period of illness. Victoria was born Dec. 23, 1954, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Serafin and Magdalena Bocalig Corpuz. ...

Nancy Maxine Fox, 74, of Nevada passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a period of illness. Nancy was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Mearl Leon Johnson Sr. and Mary Evelyn (Fritter) Johnson. ...

A celebration of life and family graveside service was held March 9, 2019, for Helen Louise Littell, 70, formerly of Nevada, who passed away Sept. 13, 2018, in Little River, Kan., after a lengthy illness. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 17, 1947, to Richard Clay Wuerful and Sarah Jones. ...

Mary Ellen Burnham, 76, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Mary was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Nevada, Mo., to Floyd Melvin and Ola Pearl (Roberts) Brundidge. Mary was a lifelong resident and attended Nevada Schools. ...

Carolyn Sue Daugherty, 75, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a short period of illness. Carolyn was born Aug. 6, 1943, and graduated from Nevada High School in 1961. She married Boyd Daugherty and lived and worked in Nevada for 25 years. ...

William (Bill) L. Johnson, 90, passed away at the Bluffs in Columbia on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Mr. Johnson was a long-time resident of Mexico, Mo. He had resided at the Terrace in Columbia since August 2017. Visitation will be held at the Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo., on Monday, March 18, from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a graveside service in Newton Burial Park in Nevada...

Mildred Marie Perry, 88, of Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mildred was born on May 9, 1930, in Dighton, Kan., to Richard C. and Adeila Attebury Johnson. She married Billy J. Perry on May 21, 1950, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Yvonne Ann Graham, 53, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Yvonne was born July 12, 1965, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of John P. and Janice D. (Rapp) Heim. She was united in marriage to Bryan Blackwell in July of 2018...

Valorie Darlene Worsley, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Via Christie Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan., following a brief illness. Valorie was born June 8, 1922, in Mindenmines, Mo., to John C. and Jessie Wolfington Coleman. On Oct. 25, 1941, she was married to Gene Worsley and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1979...

Jerry Lee Garrett, 74, Pleasant Hill, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Pleasant Hill. Jerry was born June 17, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clay Dean and Cecil Zora (Melton) Garrett. Jerry grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Southwest High School in 1962. ...

Kathleen Marie Robinson, 46, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home in Bronaugh. Kathleen was born Dec. 28, 1972, in Genoa, Neb., to Charles Edward Mallia, Sr. and Mildred Grace (Saltzman) Mallia. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Bronaugh Baptist Church...

Lyle L. Smith, 89, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Bronaugh. Lyle was born Sept. 5, 1929, to Harvey and Nora (Maynard) Smith. On July 2, 1948, he was united in marriage to June Allene Miller in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2018...

Ada Louise Jenkins, 78, Nevada, Mo., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 18, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Ada was born Feb. 27, 1941, in Rich Hill, Mo., to John F. and Ida E. (Gamble) Luther. In 1962, she married Jack Haner and he preceded her in death in 1999. She later married Garry Jenkins on May 30, 2007, and he survives of the home...

William C. (Cunningham) Phelps, the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, passed away in Houston, Texas, March 19, 2019, following a short illness.  Phelps was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri in 1972, serving under Governors Christopher S. (Kit) Bond and Joseph (Joe) Teasdale, 1973-1981...

Rozella Pearl (Collins) Gammon, age of 95 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Rozella was the fourth of six children, born Jan. 4, 1924, in the family home near Dederick, Mo., to Alma Lee (Galvin) and Ira Collins. Rozella attended elementary school at Willow Grove near, Dederick, Mo. ...