Obituaries from April 2020

Vickie Sue Koehn, daughter of Melvin and Viola Koehn, was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Hutchinson, Kan. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., reaching the age of 59 years. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. Vickie grew up and attended school in Walker, Mo. On March 14, 1975, Vickie was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The evidence of her commitment to God throughout her life gives us assurance of her salvation...

Vickie Sue Koehn, daughter of Melvin and Viola Koehn, was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Hutchinson, Kan. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., reaching the age of 59 years. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. Vickie grew up and attended school in Walker, Mo. On March 14, 1975, Vickie was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The evidence of her commitment to God throughout her life gives us assurance of her salvation...

James Franklin Dean, 90, of Nevada, departed this life on Thursday April 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after a sudden illness. James was born Feb. 6, 1929, the son of Robert S. and Irene (Wilhoite) Dean in Horton, Mo. James grew up in Horton and graduated from Metz High School in 1947. ...

Debra Jane (Forest) McCune, of Sheldon, Mo., died April 3, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. She is survived by her precious four legged companion, Jada; her two children, Jennifer D. Weston, of Broken Arrow, Okla., and James Sorden, of Nevada, Mo.; her brother, Dustin Vittetoe, of Springfield, Mo.; her stepfather, Lecil Fields, of Horton, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren...

Johnnie Delilah Medley, 102, Moundville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born June 18, 1917, in Dederick, Mo., to John A. and Evaline E. (Key) Folkner. Johnnie married Rolla Dale Medley on March 28, 1936, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2004...

Bobby Wayne Holland, 72, of Columbus, Ind., passed away on the morning of April 2, 2020 at his home with his wife, Gloria Jean, and other family members at his side. Bobby was born in Bonifey, Fla.,, and graduated high school in Bronaugh, Mo. Bobby was an avid auto mechanic, loving father, and husband...

Joseph Andrew Sloniker, 97, Milo, MO was born May 29, 1922 in Arcadia, KS and departed this life on Monday, April 12, 2020 at the home of his son, Steve Sloniker. Joseph was drafted into the United States Army October 22, 1942, where he fought in five Campaigns of World War II – Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, Rhineland and Ardennes as a Radio Operator. ...

John Lee Carmichael, 92, Nevada, MO, passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born March 15, 1928 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Cecil L. Carmichael and Mildred F. (Phares) Carmichael. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha L. York, on February 24, 1951 in Osawatomie, Kansas. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents...

Virginia Elizabeth Bedore, 84, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2020, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 22, 1935, in Bates County, Mo., to Arthur L. and Eula M. (Bohrn) Garren. In 1984, she was united in marriage to James Bedore in Raytown, Mo., and he preceded her in death...

Harry P. Gicante Sr., 76, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Harry was born on June 6, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., to John B. and Gladys K. (Pritchett) Gicante. He was united in marriage to Jeannie Ruth Pike on March 6, 1976, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 2011...

Marcia Kay Somers of Ada, Kan., passed away peacefully in her home on April 16, 2020. She was surrounded by her loved ones and the ones she loved the most. Marcia was born in Herrington, Kan., to Mark and Wanda (Boone) Hood on Aug. 13, 1949. She was united in marraige to John Robert Somers on April 13, 1967, and he survives of the home...

Hubert Lee (Hurb) Adams passed away April 18, 2020, at the age of 82, from the COVID-19 virus in Detroit, Mich. Hurb was born Dec. 19, 1937, on the Nord family farm in Bronaugh, Mo., to Clarence Kermit Adams and Viola Nord Mahan Adams. He was the oldest of eight children...

Patricia A. Stark, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Morningside of Nevada. Pat was born May 4, 1938, in Sheldon, Mo., to Clayton E. and Helen A. (Doolin) Cavanaugh. She was united in marriage to William F. Scott on Dec. 23, 1956, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1996. She married Don Stark in February 1999 and he preceded her in death in December of 2012...

Denise Maxine Shotts, 50, Fort Scott, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born on Nov. 6, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif., to Thomas Barker Sr. and Donna (Boyd) Barker. She married John F. Shotts on April 23, 1991, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives the home...

Dr. Robert (Bob) E. Steele Jr., passed peacefully at his son Tom’s family home April 19, 2020, after a lengthy and brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo. Robert grew up in Nevada, Mo., where he graduated valedictorian from Nevada High School in 1955. ...