Obituaries from November 2021

Steven Loren Fox, 60, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital East in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Steven was born on Aug. 3, 1961, in Nevada, to Loren E. Fox and Maxine Bullock. He married Sherrie Lynn Heathman on July 13, 1985, at Pine Street Baptist Church, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Due to complications from a fall while working on the build-out of his new home, James “Jim” Everett Lee Jenkins, 82, of Nevada, peacefully went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, surrounded by his family. Jim was the first child, born in Lee’s Summit, Mo., on March 29, 1939, to Harry Everett and Virginia (Vohs) Jenkins. ...

Joseph Samuel Duncan, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at his home in Nevada. Joe was born May 24, 1935, in Richards, Mo., to Dorven and Roberta (Campbell) Duncan and was raised by his grandparents Joseph and Kate Duncan. He was united in marriage to Beverly Kimmis Bradley on July 3, 1992, in Independence, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Catherine (Katy) Sweeney Hinkle passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2021, at her residence in Juniper Village in Austin, Texas. Catherine was born on June 27, 1929, in Ladonia, Texas, the ninth of nine children of Albert Earl and Julia Nunn Sweeney. She attended public school in Breckenridge, Texas, where the family had moved when she was three years old. ...

Donna Gene Gilmore, age 81, of Nevada, Mo., passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Donna was born Sept, 10, 1940, in Brawley, Calif., to William and Noralee (Glaze) Jones. She was a high school and college graduate. In 1976, she married Charles Gilmore in Yuma, Ariz. She was a homemaker and had been a member of the First Christian Church in Holtville, Calif. Donna enjoyed making earrings and donating them for cancer awareness and she loved the desert...

Janet Elaine Ballard, age 58, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away Oct. 31, 2021, from COVID. Janet was born in Fulton, Mo., on May 1, 1963, to Thomas and Mary (Moon) Ballard. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles...

On Oct. 29, 2021, the soul of Gwendolyn A. Schoolcraft took flight on musical wings to the realms of everlasting joy and peace with her Savior. Gwen was born on Aug. 5, 1935, in Horton, Kan., not far from the family home of her mother, Alice (Schuetz) Roeder; her father was Walter Roeder of Seneca, Kan. ...

Sherril Ray Johnson, 72, Gladstone, MO, passed away at Kansas University Hospital on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He found the answer of peace and comfort after a two-month struggle with multiple medical complications. The Nevada, Missouri City Hospital is where Sherril “Big S” Johnson was born to Raymond Lee and Florence Fay Johnson on November 2, 1949. ...

Shawn Michael Prentice, 20, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Shawn was born June 17, 2001, in Santa Ann, Calif., to Robert B. Prentice and Kelly A. Pate. Shawn was raised in the Deerfield area. He graduated from Nevada High School Class of 2019 where he played football and was a member of the FFA. Shawn was currently working at the Bates County Sheriff’s Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the races, and playing video games with friends...

Margaret Swearingen Mordy, age 75, of Grove, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, after battling cancer. Margaret was born on Sept. 21, 1946, in Nevada, Mo., to John Wallace “Jack” and Josephine (Jackson) Swearingen. She was raised and educated in Nevada and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in business and accounting. She was employed right out of college by a national CPA firm in Kansas City, and later worked for a nonprofit organization in Kansas City...

Howard Leroy Butler passed away on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at his residence in Nevada, Mo. He was born June 30, 1934, in Moundville, Mo. He married his sweetheart, Earlene Swope, in 1955 in Nevada. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when the weather is warmer...

Darrell Leon Shoemaker Jr., known as J.R. Shoemaker, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. JR was born on July 19, 1989, to Darrell Leon Shoemaker and Cynthia Elizabeth Cruse. He graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 2007. For the past four years, he had worked as a machine builder for Oasis Car Wash Systems in Galena, Kan. He enjoyed racing, especially hot rods, as well as fishing and spending time with his boys...

Jeremy Alan Marquette, age 42, of Sheldon, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Nevada, Mo. He was born on June 9, 1979, to Alan Alsman and Jackie Lynn (Dorset) Marquette. He graduated Sheldon High School and was employed at the Lamar Sheltered Workshop and attended the Nevada Assembly of God Church. Jeremy was loved deeply by all who knew him...

Robert M. Dahmer, 59, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, in Billings Mont. He was born in Melbourne, Fla., on April 01, 1962, Son of Maurice “Bub” and Marinda “Tin” Dahmer. Rob grew up in Nevada, Mo., where he enjoyed a life of sports and attending school with his brothers, sisters, and friends. ...

Donald “Don” Gene Smith, age 68, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Nevada, Mo. He was born May 16, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., to Eugene William and Evelyn Louise (Parks) Smith. He was baptized at Austin Baptist Church in Austin, Mo., was a high school graduate and worked as an over the road truckdriver. He was also an artist and loved to ride motorcycles, drive fast cars, go fishing, watching NASCAR races and playing with his dog, Tobe...

Arthur Leason, of Norwell, died at home Nov. 6, aged 90. Born in 1931 in Denver, Colo., his parents were Samuel Arthur Leason and Alice Russell Milligan. He was raised in Nevada, Mo., and graduated from high school there in 1949. He attended Missouri University and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1954. ...

Ronald Dean McGlochien, age 85, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Ronald was born May 27, 1936, in Joplin, Mo., son of the late Charles and Mabel McGlochien. He grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School in 1955. ...

Mary Dolores Wilson, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the Barones Memory Care Resident Center in Nevada, Mo. Mary was born Oct. 24, 1935, to Louie Burrick and Dora Carzoli Brunick in Croweburg, Kan. She graduated from Arma High School in 1952 as valedictorian of her class. ...

Ronald Lee Wadel, 72, Richards, Mo., passed away at KU Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, following an unexpected illness. Ron was born in Dodge City, Kan., on Nov. 20, 1948, to Frank and Anna Wadel. On Nov. 14, 1975, he was united in marriage with Deborah Kaye McDonald and she preceded him in death on June 13, 2016. He reconnected with childhood schoolmate Karen (Jamison) Cuendet. They were united in marriage on April 17, 2021, and she survives of the home...

Thelma Nilene Scholes-Shutters-Plain, 76, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. She was born June 19, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., to Jesse Alvin and Bessie Alice (Sims) Schlup. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, was as member of the Nevada VFW and Eagles. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, writing poetry and writing songs...

David Ray Bogart, of Sheldon, Mo., died at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born Oct. 7, 1955, in Nevada, Mo., he was a Retired Union Carpenter of 31 years. Returning to his home of 39 years in Sheldon spending time with his loves of family, fishing, hunting, and woodworking...

Glenda May Carlini, 92, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at her home in Nevada. Glenda was born May 7, 1929, in Bronaugh, Mo., to Glen and Gertrude (Zilliox) Stewart. She married Bill Carlini in Fort Scott, Kan., on June 1, 1947, and he survives of the home...

Darlene “DeeDee” Johon Bauman, 59, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 31, 1961, to Harold and Jodie Bauman in Joplin, Mo. Bauman, or DeeDee as she was known by so many was a ray of light in so many peoples’ lives. ...

Ona Gail Wysong, 90, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home...

Jack Braxton Hartline, 84, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Medicalodges, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Jack was born Feb. 24, 1937, in Harwood, Mo., to William and Frances (Cartwright) Hartline. He was united in marriage to Linda Ruth Rapp in Miami, Okla., on Nov. 14, 1960, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2018...

Ona Gail Wysong, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Gail was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Moundville, Mo., to Omer C. and Mable Ruth (Shields) Whitworth.  Gail married Robert Standley Wysong on Feb. 26, 1968, and they were married until his death on March 27, 1981.  ...

William Lee McNeil, 73, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., following a brief illness. Bill was born Nov. 17, 1948, in Cody, Wyo., to Thayne W. and Lea L. (Wright) McNeil. The farming/ranching family moved to their Bronaugh farm in 1966. ...

Darren Lee Maynard, age 49, of Nevada, Mo., passed away at his home Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, after a long illness. He was born Feb. 5, 1972, in Kettering, England, to Malcolm Douglas and Elizabeth Joyce (Price) Maynard. Darren was a high school graduate, and married Carla Jean (Morris) Maynard on June 3, 2018, in Nevada, Mo. He was a Christian and had worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and Domino’s Pizza. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, mini golf, playing darts and playing pool...

Betty Jo Robinson, 96, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 25, in Overland Park. Betty Jo was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Nevada, Mo., to Joseph Taylor Dicks and Gladys Lena Becket. Betty Jo married John Raymond Robinson, in Nevada, on June 17, 1950. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1996...

Larry Dean Lauderback, age 79, was born April 26, 1942, on the family farm west of Dederick, the son of Wilbur and Agnes Lauderback. He passed from this life on Nov. 27, 2021, in his home. Larry attended grade school at Dederick and finished high school at El Dorado Springs in 1960. ...

Charles (Chuck) Everett Gose, 85, Nevada, passed away, surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Charles was born April 20, 1936, in Milo, Mo., to Cecil Edgar and Viola May (McKay) Gose. On July 17, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Jerry Sue Williams in Cheyenne, Wyo...