Obituaries from August 2020

Eric LeRoy Maus, 49, of Schell City, Mo., passed away suddenly on Friday morning, July 24, 2020. He was born Sept. 10, 1970, in Nevada, Mo., the son of David L. Maus Sr., and Beverly Souza Maus. Eric grew up in the Schell City area, where he attended Schell City Elementary School and graduated from Schell City High School in 1988...

Joy Preston 77, of Nevada, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin surrounded by her family. Joy was born July 15, 1943, in Metz, Mo., the daughter of Emmett Monroe and Arvilla Louise (Arrasmith) Hogan. She married Johnny W. Preston Sept. 2, 1961 and he survives of the home...

Sylvan “Van” Earl Oyerly, 66, Stark City, Mo., passed away Aug. 2, 2020. He was born April 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo. Van had been employed at Neosho Box and Wood and later, as a welder for K&S Wire, Neosho. He enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, and being with his grandkids. ...

Peter William Cornell, 70, of Milo, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Pete was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Watertown, Iowa, the son of Ernest August and Libbie J. (Swartz) Cornell. He married Deborah Kay Wermers Oct. 7, 1977, in Mt. Vernon, S.D., and she preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2019...

Leon Wayne Gill, 62, Richards, Mo., died 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. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Richards Community Building at 2 p.m., Aug. 8...

Karl Walter Lehmann 76, of Nevada passed away on Thursday August 6, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Karl was born July 3, 1944 in Karlruhe, Germany the son of Karl Glaiser and Hedwig Louise Lehmann. He was raised in the Milo area by Elmo and Hedwig Pilcher and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1962. ...

Jean Marie Smith, 74, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Jean was born March 9, 1946, in Springdale, Ark., to Edmond A. and Marguerite (Wagner) Todd. Jean was raised in Springdale, Ark., and attended school in Springdale. ...

Ruth Evelyn (Miller) Weltmer, 104, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Ruth was born on Feb. 25, 1916, near Sheldon, Mo., the middle daughter of John Hutchins and Naomi (Bender) Miller. She grew up in the Avola community and attended grades 1-8 at the one-room school located there. ...

Pamela Marie “Pam” Halcomb, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. Pam was born Oct. 2, 1954, in Nevada, to Calvin A. and Wava N. (Brown) Halcomb. Pam grew up in Nevada and began her education in the Hackberry School where her class was the largest with six students. ...

Andrew James “AJ” Roberts, 28, formerly of Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. AJ was born on March 25, 1992, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Emmitt and Karen (Hand) Roberts. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Larry Wheeler officiating. A private committal will follow in the Moore Cemetery...

Barbara Sue “Barb” Jacks, 77, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at her home, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Barb was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Nevada, to Elmer E. and Luella S. (Ainsworth) Bailey. She was raised in Nevada by her mother and stepfather, Charles Rutledge. She married Bill Jacks on Nov. 28, 1980, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Ronnie Lee Roberts, 73, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at his home in Nevada. Ronnie was born Nov. 6, 1946, in St. Joseph, Mo., to Jess and Lela I. (Lewis) Roberts. He will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 24, at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan...

William Wardell “Bill” Compton, 82, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Bill was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Milo, Mo., to Leland E. and Della L. (Hendrix) Compton. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Henning on Aug. 5, 1962, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 15, 2014...

Mary Rose Doering, 90, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Mary was born Aug. 12, 1930, to Robert and Rose DeSantis in Everett, Mass. She married Herbert Doering on Nov. 20, 1989, and he preceded her in death. During her life, Mary resided in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Maine, and Missouri. For the last few years of her life Mary received care at Morningside Assisted Living...

Larry Lee Keim, 74, Harwood, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Larry was born Oct. 11, 1945, in Tacoma, Wash., to Linfield L. and Mary E. (Lee) Keim. A graveside committal with Military Honors will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Dederick, Mo., with Alvin Mast officiating...

Arthur Lee Plain, 73, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Arthur was born on May 2, 1947, in Independence, Mo., to Frederick M. and Dorothy F. (Hanners) Plain. He married Thelma N. Shutters on April 23, 2018, in Nevada and she survives...

Janey Kay Blackwell, 69, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Janey was born Dec. 4, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo., to Jack E. and Ethel L. (Haupt) Vitt. Visitation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Larry Allen Chamberlin, 64, Liberty, Mo., died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. A private burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Brenda Lea Allison, 56, of Webb City, passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda was born Feb. 8, 1964, in Sacramento, Calif., to Jimmie and Jane (True) Hedges. She attended schools in Nevada and was a 1982 graduate of Nevada High School. Following high school, Brenda attended Missouri Southern and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Computer Science in 1985...

Steven Bruce Craig, 69, Paola, Kan., passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at his home. Cremation with a private family Celebration of Life at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Horses and Heroes, 22052 W. 66th St. No. 207 Shawnee, KS 66226. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are made by Bruce Funeral Home, 712 S. Webster, Spring Hill, Kansas 66083 (913) 592-2244...

Rickie Dean Clayton, 64, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Rickie was born April 4, 1956, in Springfield, Mo., to Robert A. and Nellie M. (Mayes) Clayton. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at Pennsboro Cemetery, South Greenfield, Mo., with Pastor Jack Dinwiddie officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Ferry Funeral Home...

Norman Fredrick Paul, 81, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at his home in Nevada. Norman was born Sept. 26, 1938, in Garbutt, N.Y., to Frank and Rachel W. (Martin) Paul. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at Moore Cemetery, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Raymona Mae Gauthier, 91, of Springfield Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. She was born on Monday, July 8, 1929, in Dennison, Iowa, to Edith and Raymond Wright. Raymona married Armand Wilfred Gauthier in Stockton, Mo., on May 18, 1947, and to this union six children were born. She was a member at Pine Street Baptist Church in Nevada, Mo...

A Celebration of Life for Alvin Briscoe, 70, of Rich Hill, Mo., will be held 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Rich Hill Round Park at 5th & Park Streets in Rich Hill, Mo. There is no visitation. Please bring a lawn chair. Contributions may be given to the Rich Hill Lions Club. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com...