Obituaries from May 2021

Bernadine E. “Beth” Ricketts, 66, died on Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Willard Care Center in Willard, Mo. Beth was born Aug. 2, 1954, in New Orleans, La., to William Peter Link Jr. and Bernadine Ann (Keating) Link. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 6, at Welborn Cemetery in Moundville, Mo...

Frances LaVerne Crooks, 79, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home in Nevada. LaVerne was born January 31, 1942 in Walker, MO to Albert Wayne and Emma Fern (Tuttle) Phillips. She was united in marriage to Gene Bobbett on June 25, 1961 and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1999. LaVerne later married Dodson “Sonny” Crooks on June 15, 2003 and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2020...

Owen Douglas Lunn, 49, died on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center in Florissant, Mo. Owen was born Feb. 18, 1972, in Durant, Okla., to Owen Ray and Vonda (Harris) Lunn. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Dr. Loyd Bruce Holman, 82, of Roach, Mo., died April 24, 2021, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his brother, Dave; his wife, Barbara; his son, Alex and daughter-in-law Emily, and two grandchildren; nieces and nephews...

Laney Amber (Metcalf Wilkins) Miller, 29, Nevada, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Laney was born in El Dorado Springs, MO on March 8, 1992 to Lisa Wilkins and John F. Metcalf. When Laney was six months old her father passed away. ...

Owen Douglas Lunn, 49, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center in Florissant, MO. Owen was born February 18, 1972 in Durant, OK to Owen Ray and Vonda (Harris) Lunn. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

John Wilford Johnson, 80, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home in Nevada, Mo. John was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Danville, Ill., to Wilford and Emma L. (Bloomfield) Johnson. No services are planned. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Christine Baker 61, of Sheldon died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 20, in the Ferry Funeral Home.

John Mott, 54, of Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Freeman Health Hospital in Joplin, Mo. John was born on Sept. 8, 1966, in Ft. Carson, Colo., to John Arthur and Rena (Yocham) Mott. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 21, at Bible Baptist Church, Nevada. Interment with military honors will follow in National Cemetery, Fort Scott Kan. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 20, and Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada...

Eddie Lee Holland, 70, of Nevada, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Eddie was born March 3, 1951, in Bronaugh, Mo., to Claud Lee and Nina Anna Holland. He married Shelia Jeffries in 1971 and together they had two daughters. They later divorced...

Conway Lewis, 49, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Conway was born on May 17, 1971, in Truckee, Calif., to John Canada Lewis Jr. and Dolores June (Robbins) Lewis. Conway was a crew express driver for the railroad. He loved to hunt and fish and liked to tell stories...

Elvy Ray Burrus Sr., 78, passed away at his home in Walker. Elvy was born on Nov. 7, 1942, in Nebraska to Oran Everett and Bonavie Emmaline (LaFarge) Burrus. Elvy was a lineman for the MKT Railroad, truck driver, house painter and farmer. He was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada and was a member of the Eagles and Elk Lodges in Nevada...

Linda Louise Houk, 75, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Linda was born Jan. 4, 1946 in Wolf Lake, Ill., to Everett and Josephine (Helm) Conway. She was united in marriage to John A. Houk on June 11, 1966, in Joplin, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2005...

William Eugene “Bull” Weber, 64, of Moundville, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bill was born on Sept. 29, 1956, to William L. “Pete” and Patsy R. (Mooney) Weber in Kansas City, Mo. On June 25, 2005, he married Bernice M. Million and she survives of the home...

Charles "Charlie" Henry Kranz, 43, Hockley, Texas, passed away on May 13. Charlie was born April 11, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Wayne and father, Gordon Henry Kranz. He is survived by his mother, Lulu Kranz; his children, Dillon, Georgia, and Jakoda; two brothers, Gordon "Jimmy" and Jerry; two sisters, Pam and Cherie; two brothers-in-law, Bob and Kenny; two sisters-in-law, Robin and Rose; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends...

Linda Lee Jacuzzi Emery, 72, died May 14, 2021, from complications of heart problems and autoimmune diseases. She was born Aug. 11, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo., to Clydia and Tullio Jacuzzi. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nancy Davenport; her sister-in-law, Patti Jacuzzi; her nephew, Clay; her grandson, Trystan; and great-grandson, Killy Schultz...

Maxine Agnes Wallace, 95, of Nevada, Mo., passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Maxine was born April 29, 1926, in Walker, Mo., to Eula Cherlene Hooper Short and Louis Wayne Short. She married James A. Wallace on Feb. 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2006...

Sharon Kay Cliffman, 68, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Lukes South, in Overland Park, Kan. Sharon was born Sept. 27, 1952, in Hoisington, Kan., to Malcome W. and Darlene “Jackie” (Jackson) Webb. Memorial services will be held at a later date...

Richard (Dick) Dean Hacker, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Dick was born on Sep 6, 1936, in Walker Mo., to Howard and Angie (Palmer) Hacker. In June of 1983 he married Sandy (McPeak) Hacker, and she survives in the home...

Ronald Lawrence Hoffman, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, age 91, passed away while asleep on the evening of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Ronald simply went to bed, pulled the covers up and went to sleep. Ronald, a resident of Alaska, was house sitting in Phoenix, Ariz., for his son and daughter-in-law...

Christopher Lee Austin took his final departure May 11, 2021, at the young age of 33. Chris was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to Audra and Roland on June 30, 1987. Chris finally landed in Utah where he lived for the rest of his life. Chris has three sisters: Amber, Lizzie and Jada Austin. He loved his sisters very much...

Donna Jaunita Newton, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her home in Nevada, Mo., following a brief illness. Donna was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo., to William C. and Lottie I. (McGuire) Puckett. She was united in marriage to Albert F. Newton on May 28, 1967, in Miami, Okla., and he preceded her in death in 2010...

Bonnie Lou (Davis) Heath, 88, formerly of Schell City, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Nathan Richards Health Care Center, in Nevada, following a short illness. Bonnie was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Schell City, Mo., to Roy and Daisey (Robinson) Davis. She married James W. Heath in January of 1950 and was later married to Gerald Harms...

Robert Henry Henley of Kansas City, Mo., slipped peacefully into the Lord’s embrace on May 21, 2021. Robert (Bob) was born May 22, 1945, in Nevada, Mo. He was the delight of awaiting parents, Thelmo Robert Henley and Anna Catherine Leveling Henley, and older sister Catherine. ...

Sharon Kay Webb Cliffman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She left this world suddenly on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the age of 68. Sharon was born Sept. 27, 1952, to Darlene “Jackie” Jackson Klotz and Malcom Webb. On Jan. ...

Sondra Lynn Woody, 66, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Cox South in Springfield, Mo., following complications from the COVID-19 virus. Sondra was born July 15, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo., to Harry B. and Betty Ann (Bern) Pratt. She married Mike Woody on Dec. 29, 2001, in Eureka Springs, Ark., and he survives of the home...

Jon F. Caudle, 82, born May 16, 1939, died at his home in Harwood, Mo., on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, Mo. Burial will follow at Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood, Mo...

Marian Jean Sunthimer, 92, Milo, Mo., died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at her home in Milo. Graveside Committal services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 3, at Newton Burial Park, in Nevada. Memorials are suggested to Avalon Hospice or the Linking Literacy Program at Benton Elementary School in care of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...