Obituaries from March 2020

Darlene Retta (Phipps) Sheridan of Sheldon, Mo., 96, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at her home with family by her side. She was born in Sheldon, Mo., on Nov. 30, 1923, to Ezra Phipps and Lila (Sawyer) Phipps.  Darlene attended Sheldon grade and high school graduating in 1941. ...

Michael Gregg Miller, 69, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 6, 1951, in Nevada, to Gregg M. and Norma B. (Dodge) Miller. He graduated form Nevada High School in 1970 and married Phyllis Lee Spillman on June 11, 1971. On April 10, 1977, he married Margaret Lee Stewart and they were married for 38 years. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2015...

Elsie Mae McNeley, 97, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her home in Nevada where she resided with her grandson Myles. Elsie was born May 15, 1922, in Long Lane, Mo., to Milton Warren and Goldie Anne (Richardson) Davison. She was united in marriage to Charles Arthur “Buzz” McNeley on June 13, 1948, in Long Lane and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1996...

Melba L. McPeak, 92, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo. Melba was born May 6, 1927, to Roy Hershall and Bessie (Haggard) Dennis. Melba was saved and baptized at a young age. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs...

Bob Arnold — a boy from Sheldon, Mo., a military policeman in the U.S. Air Force, an educator and coach in Missouri public schools, a golfer and a proud husband, father and grandfather — died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Nevada, Mo. He was 87 years old...

Dorothy Jean Baker, 92, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born May 10, 1927, to Joseph and Jennie (Colby) Siebert in Wright County, Mo. On Dorothy’s first birthday, her mother passed away. ...

Emma Jean (Brokob) Hartman, 74, Nevada, Mo., was born Aug. 12, 1945, in Nevada, to Albert H. and Pearl M. (Rose) Brokob. She left us all on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center where she had the most caring staff. Emma had battled cancer and could fight no longer. She has left behind a most loving family. Emma had raised her three children alone and they shall miss her dearly...

Raymond Lee Miler, 80, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Sept. 28, 2019. He was born May 26, 1939, to Homer and Faye Miler. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Bertie Marie, Irene Smith, Elmer Miler, George Miler, and Betty Utterback...

Lynn Dean Sheridan, 64, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Lynn was born Sept. 5, 1955, in Nevada, to Theodore (Ted) and Darlene (Phipps) Sheridan. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 21, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Burial will follow in Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, Mo...

Edward R. Baze, 67, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at home after a brief illness. Ed was born on Nov. 15, 1952, in Nevada, Mo., to Clay Dryden and Madge Christine (Lyons) Baze. On June 21, 1975, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Mary P. Headrick...

Lynn Dean Sheridan, 64, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Lynn was born Sept. 5, 1955, in Nevada, to Theodore (Ted) and Darlene (Phipps) Sheridan. Lynn graduated from Sheldon High School and attended Southern Missouri State. Lynn lived in the Nevada and Sheldon, Mo., area most of his life. In the last 30 years he owned properties in Nevada which he would rent out and work on...

Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle was born in Sullivan County, Mo., near the town of Milan on March 29, 1916. She entered Heaven’s Gate on March 18, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., at the age of 103. Geraldine was the first born and only daughter of John A. and Betty Blanche (Hays) Bankus. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother...

Marjorie Aileen Havens Seitz, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, Mo. Marjorie was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Norton, Kan., to Harry Otis and Vivian Marie Havens. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1951. She married Marvin Leon Bley on March 18, 1951, in Nevada, Mo.; and to this 11-year union, five children were born...

Warren Lee Rolando, 78, Sheldon, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home in Sheldon. Warren was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Joliet, Ill., to Fred Warren and Lola Mae (Briggs) Rolando. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home in Joliet, Ill., at a later time...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle was born in Sullivan County, Mo., near the town of Milan on March 29, 1916. She entered Heaven’s Gate on March 18, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., at the age of 103. Geraldine was the first born and only daughter of John A. and Betty Blanche (Hays) Bankus. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother...

Marjorie Aileen Havens Seitz, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, Mo. Marjorie was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Norton, Kan., to Harry Otis and Vivian Marie Havens. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1951. She married Marvin Leon Bley on March 18, 1951, in Nevada, Mo.; and to this 11-year union, five children were born...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Warren Lee Rolando, 78, Sheldon, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home in Sheldon. Warren was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Joliet, Ill., to Fred Warren and Lola Mae (Briggs) Rolando. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home in Joliet, Ill., at a later time...

Darrel Kent Purtle, 69, Nevada, Mo., passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Darrel was born Feb. 15, 1951, in Cedar Springs, Mo., to Frank and Helen Purtle. Darrel leaves behind the love of his life, soul mate and best friend, Carleen (Fisher) Purtle of the home, whom he married on April 9, 1988 in El Dorado Springs, Mo...

Max Harvey Hudson, 84, Milo, Mo., died on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Max was born April 4, 1935, in Emporia, Kan., to Loren and Marie (Warner) Hudson. Service times are pending and will be announced at a later time...

Darrel Kent Purtle, 69, Nevada, Mo., passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Darrel was born Feb. 15, 1951, in Cedar Springs, Mo., to Frank and Helen Purtle. Darrel leaves behind the love of his life, soul mate and best friend, Carleen (Fisher) Purtle of the home, whom he married on April 9, 1988 in El Dorado Springs, Mo...

Max Harvey Hudson, 84, Milo, Mo., died on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Max was born April 4, 1935, in Emporia, Kan., to Loren and Marie (Warner) Hudson. Service times are pending and will be announced at a later time...

Margaret Lydia Simmons Hain came into the world on Christmas Day, 1927, in Hammond, Indiana, and left this world on St. Patrick’s Day, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. After two health emergencies in the fall, her heart was not up for another...

Robert “Bob” Gowin, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Bob, the baby of the family, was born on Feb. 16, 1939, at the family home in rural Nevada to Leslie E. and Myrtle I. (Humbert) Gowin. He married Patricia A. Waitley on July 16, 1960, in Miami, Okla., and she preceded him in death on June 21, 1992...

Harry L. Hamilton, 92, Nevada, Mo., was called by our Lord, on March 22, 2020. Harry was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Mendon, Ohio to John and Ethel Lemunyon. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Straub on Sept. 20, 1954, in Decatur, Ind. Harry was raised in Mendon, Ohio where he attended school up to grade 11. ...

Daniel Jay Cooper, 66, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at his home, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Daniel was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Fort Scott, Mo., to William J. and Lois (Houston) Cooper. He was united in marriage to Glenda J. (Shorty) Fowler on April 25, 1997 in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Margaret Lydia Simmons Hain came into the world on Christmas Day, 1927, in Hammond, Indiana, and left this world on St. Patrick’s Day, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. After two health emergencies in the fall, her heart was not up for another...

Robert “Bob” Gowin, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Bob, the baby of the family, was born on Feb. 16, 1939, at the family home in rural Nevada to Leslie E. and Myrtle I. (Humbert) Gowin. He married Patricia A. Waitley on July 16, 1960, in Miami, Okla., and she preceded him in death on June 21, 1992...

Harry L. Hamilton, 92, Nevada, Mo., was called by our Lord, on March 22, 2020. Harry was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Mendon, Ohio to John and Ethel Lemunyon. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Straub on Sept. 20, 1954, in Decatur, Ind. Harry was raised in Mendon, Ohio where he attended school up to grade 11. ...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Lamar, Mo. Terry was born March 11, 1955, in Nevada, to George W. and Letha M. (Tuttle) Pilcher. On Sept. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kim McKeurley in Nevada and she survives of the home...

Randall Joe Handly, 71, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. He was born on Dec. 4, 1948, in Metz, Mo., the son of Jim Bob and Mary (Ochs) Handly. He graduated from Metz High School in 1966. Following graduation he worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods and Volume Shoe, both in Topeka, Kan., and The Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott, Kan...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Lamar, Mo. Terry was born March 11, 1955, in Nevada, to George W. and Letha M. (Tuttle) Pilcher. On Sept. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kim McKeurley in Nevada and she survives of the home...

Randall Joe Handly, 71, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. He was born on Dec. 4, 1948, in Metz, Mo., the son of Jim Bob and Mary (Ochs) Handly. He graduated from Metz High School in 1966. Following graduation he worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods and Volume Shoe, both in Topeka, Kan., and The Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott, Kan...

Susan Dale Couch, 53, of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Bronaugh, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home following a period of ill health. Susan was born March 24, 1966, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of David Neil and Connie Sue (Miller) Couch...

Susan Dale Couch, 53, of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Bronaugh, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home following a period of ill health. Susan was born March 24, 1966, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of David Neil and Connie Sue (Miller) Couch...

Sherry F. Galster, 63, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. She was born June 29, 1956, to Revis Mack Williams & Billie Dorothy (Goodson) Todd in Little Rock, Ark. Sherry grew up in West Helena, Ark., and lived in Marianna, Ark., for a time. ...

Melva Lea Keithley, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Melva was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Nevada, Mo., to Ralph H. and Doris O. (White) Smith. She was united in marriage to Alfred L. Keithley on December 29, 1961 in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2005...

Vickie Sue Koehn, 59, Walker, Mo., died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery in Walker, Mo. Additional obituary information will be announced at a later time...

Donna LaVaughn (Spangler) Lear, formerly of Sheldon, Mo., 77, passed away in her sleep at her residence near Washington, D.C., after a courageous battle with cancer on March 26, 2020. Since the cancer died along with her, we could call it a “tie." In her last year of her life she checked off many things off her bucket list while fighting leukemia and did it with a beautiful smile on her face. ...

Donna LaVaughn (Spangler) Lear, formerly of Sheldon, Mo., 77, passed away in her sleep at her residence near Washington, D.C., after a courageous battle with cancer on March 26, 2020. Since the cancer died along with her, we could call it a “tie." In her last year of her life she checked off many things off her bucket list while fighting leukemia and did it with a beautiful smile on her face. ...

Melva Lea Keithley, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Melva was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Nevada, Mo., to Ralph H. and Doris O. (White) Smith. She was united in marriage to Alfred L. Keithley on December 29, 1961 in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2005...

Sherry F. Galster, 63, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. She was born June 29, 1956, to Revis Mack Williams & Billie Dorothy (Goodson) Todd in Little Rock, Ark. Sherry grew up in West Helena, Ark., and lived in Marianna, Ark., for a time. ...

Vickie Sue Koehn, 59, Walker, Mo., died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery in Walker, Mo. Additional obituary information will be announced at a later time...