Obituaries from July 2020

Edith Carrole “Sissy” Palmer, 77, of Fair Haven, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis. As a cancer survivor, she was one of the strongest, bravest women known by her family. The family believes that her heart was just so full of love that it just wore out. ...

Max Duane Pyle, 78, of rural El Dorado Springs passed away in his home, July 3, 2020, surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born at home on Feb. 14, 1942, in Stockton, Mo., to Ernest and Eunice Pyle. Max grew up in Stockton, graduating from Stockton High School in 1960. ...

Mary Jane Buckner, 85 of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on May 19, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., to Patrick and Kathryn (Sims) Cushing. She was married to Evertt Buckner on May 25, 1968, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Johnnie Dean Long, 64, of Galmey, Mo., died Wednesday July 1, 2020, at his home. Johnnie was born Aug. 4, 1955, the son of John Leonard and Rosalie Marie (McNeece) Long. Military Honors will be held 11 a.m., Monday July 6, at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan., by the U.S. Army Honors Detail...

Barbara Roxanne Moore, 80, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her home in Nevada. Barbara was born June 19, 1940, in Nevada, to Murl W. and Lois M. (Bryan) Boyd. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 25, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Letha Belle Smith of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Letha was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Boulder, Colo., to Hobart and Kaite (Reed) Staples. She was united in marriage to William Dempsey Fisher in Pineville, Mo., on May 13, 1943, and he preceded her in death. In 1965, she married Herschel Smith in Dederick, Mo., and he also preceded her in death...

Margie Sue Fisher, 90, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Medicalodges in Butler, Mo. She was the sixth of nine children born to Leslie and Myrtle Gowin on July 11, 1929, in Walker, Mo. Margie married Louie Dulier in 1946. To this union, five children were born. After Louie passed in 1961, she married Carl Fisher in 1964. To this union, four children were born. Carl passed in 1978 and Margie would remain an unmarried widow for the last 42 years of her life...

Charles Henry Marcee, or Papa as we all knew him, born April 11, 1937, in Steelville, Mo., was a proud American military man. He was a father, grandfather and even a great-grandfather who loved his family and his country. Charles passed on July 1, 2020, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab with his family at his bedside. ...

Laverna Irene (Sully) Collins, 82, of El Dorado Springs, Mo, passed away on July 7, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo., following a year-long struggle from stroke-related issues and cancer. Irene’s daughter, Vicky, held her hand as she said goodbye to this world and hello to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ...

Jackie “Jack” Paul Newton, 62, was born on Oct. 5, 1957, in Nevada, Mo., and died at home on Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Nevada. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 17, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with pastor Chad Bailey officiating...

Barbara Roxanne Moore, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her home in Nevada. Barbara was born June 19, 1940, in Nevada, to Murl W. and Lois M. (Bryan) Boyd. Barbara attended Nevada High School Class of 1958. She lived in Salina, Kan., while working at Raytheon-Beechcraft as a sheet metal worker in the construction of aircraft. ...

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Norma Edmonds, 96, formerly of Butler, Mo., and Nevada, Mo., will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Visitation from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the chapel, followed by the service. Norma was born Jan. 27, 1924, and died March 26, 2020. Officiating Wayne Goff. Arrangements Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler...

Shirley Irene Hill-Shepley was born on Nov. 10, 1935, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Ora Donald Hill and Pearl Irene Day-Hill. She left this earth to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2020, with many of her beloved family at her side. Her early years were spent on a farm Southwest of Fulton, Kan. ...

George James “Jimmy” Wilson, 86, Richards, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home in Richards. Jimmy was born April 25, 1934, in Livingstone, Zambia, Africa to George H. and Elizabeth A. (McGarry) Wilson. He was united in marriage to Mary Anne (Squires) Haigh on Oct. 24, 1987, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa, and she survives of the home...

Benjamin Franklin Shaner, 76, of rural El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born May 2, 1944, in Hartford, Kan., to Willie and Iva (McCormick) Shaner. Ben went to school for a few months in El Dorado Springs, but transferred his credits back to Hartford in order to graduate there. ...

Leon Wayne Gill, 62, Richards, Mo., passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2020, following a recent battle with cancer. Leon was born April 29, 1958 in Nevada, Mo., to Marvin O.R. and Beulah G. (Bear) Gill. He was married to Cindi Conley in September of 2001 and she survives of the home...

Kenneth Dean Yoos was born on Nov. 16,1961, along with his twin sister Kim, to Bill and Barbara Yoos in Pittsburg, Kan. The family is saddened to announce that Kenny passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in his home in Joplin, Mo. Kenny grew up on the family farm in Bronaugh, Mo., and early on developed a deep love of fishing. ...

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Donald Francisco Herman died. A memorial for Donald will be held on Wednesday, July 22, at 2 p.m., at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada. Friends, family, and members of the community are invited to come celebrate his life...

Norman M. Huston, 91, Milo, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his home in Milo. Norman was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Maysville, Ky., to Albert E. and Ethel A. (Hamm) Huston. On Sept. 2, 1955 he was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Willmon in Kansas City, Kan., and she survives of the home...

Bonnie Lou Bourland, 58, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her home in Nevada. Bonnie was born May 4, 1962, in Nevada, to Lewis and Josephine (Lampke) Hamlett. Bonnie was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1980. ...

Marilyn Jean Peery, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home in rural Nevada, Mo., following a long-term illness. She was born on Oct. 17, 1943, in Crawford, Neb., to Joseph Edward and Betty Ann (Langdon) Alkire. She married James H. Peery Jr., in Nevada, on June 10, 1961, and he survives of the home...

Larry B. Dade Jr., 76, of Schell City, Mo., passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry was born on April 3, 1944, in Nevada, to William B. and Irene (Ijams) Dade. He married Cheryl Lunday in Miami, Okla., on May 6, 2012, and she survives of the home...