Obituaries from December 2021

Sue Schaal Moeller, age 78, passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Medicalodge in Nevada, Mo. She was born Dec. 11, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Wilbert and Mary (Grube) Schaal. She attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and raised three children...

Daniel John Miller, 49, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Dan was born Sept. 7, 1972 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., to Alan C. and Barbara J. (Glenn) Miller. On Sept. 19, 1999, he was united in marriage to Leila Lynn Irwin in Nevada and she survives of the home...

Lori LeAnne Hagerman, age 60 of Lexington, Mo., passed away on Nov. 26, 2021, in Independence, Mo. Lori was born in Los Banos, Calif., to Nellie Frances and Tom Hendrix on April 19, 1961. She was an astounding artist and created beautiful pieces of artwork for her family and friends. ...

Eugene Wayne Smith, 87, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Nov. 27, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Gene was born March 16, 1934, the son of James Sterling and Mary Fleecy (Hallam) Smith. He was united in marriage to Lucille Timber in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 2000...

Tammy Elizabeth Reed, 53, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Tammy was born Dec. 19, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., to Thomas L. Reed, I, and Kathleen E. (Green) Reed. Gone too soon, but now out of pain, worry and struggle. A spiritual lady, a good sister, lover of people in need and a caring animal lover...

Patricia S. Chrisenberry, 85, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Patricia was born June 16, 1936, in Nevada, to Verne and Beatrice V. (Whitworth) O’Toole. She was united in marriage to Bob L. Chrisenberry on July 26, 1958, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2002...

Jason Lee Brumfield, 47, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at St. Lukes Health System in Kansas City, Mo., following a battle with COVID-19. He was born on Feb. 13, 1974, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Mary and Howard Brumfield. Jason was the last of six children, his parents finally realizing they had achieved perfection...

Leonard R. Ramsey, 83, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Nov. 30, 2021, in Nevada. Leonard was born Sept. 2, 1938, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Paul R. and Ruth Helen (Rogers) Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mary Ruth (Ramsey) Graham. ...

Gordon Edward Ringberg, 78, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Nov. 26, 2021, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City. Gordon was born on July 20,1943, in Oswego, Ill., to Donald and Lucille Ringberg. At 17, Gordon enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served our county until 1967. In 1965, Gordon married Dana Swope and they were married until her passing in 2016. Gordon began working in the trucking industry in Labor Relations and did so until his retirement...

Virginia Ellen Durbin, 77, a resident of Fulton, Kan., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her home. She was born on the old Yonker place south of Hume, Mo., on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, the daughter of Hirchel Sullivan and Wilma Ford Sullivan...

Cora Lue Stark died on Nov. 29, 2021, at her home in Raymore, Mo. She was 86-years-old. Cora Lue (May) Stark was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Nevada, Mo., to Joseph Henry May and Lucy Anna (Smith) May. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Cora’s name to Samaritan’s Purse, or the charity of the donor’s choice...

Betty Seitz, 94, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at her home, in Nevada. Betty was born Jan. 13, 1927, in Nevada, to Jordan Murray and Cynthia Jane (Williams) Claiborne. She was the last of a generation of the extended Claiborne Family to have lived through both the Great Depression and World War II...

Aaron Mitchell Wolf, age 41, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at KU Medical Center after an illness. Aaron was born on July 1, 1980, in Nevada, Mo., to Clarence Gene and Yvette Sue (Hinkle) Wolf. He graduated from Nevada High School in the class of 1998. ...

Earl Harold Busey Jr., 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Nathan Richards Healthcare, in Nevada. Earl was born Jan. 22, 1949, in Blue Rapids, Kan., to Earl H. Busey Sr. and Dorothy I. (Fletcher) Busey. He married Debra Joline Pritchett and she survives of the home...

Johnnie Lucille (Webb) Hoagland, age 85, of Schell City, Mo., the daughter of John Edward Webb and Mirtie Norene (Sanders) (Webb) Evans was born July 17, 1936, in rural Hatfield, Ark., and passed from this life at 9:25 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Mo. ...

James Delmer Waltrip, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., following a brief illness. James was born April 17, 1941, in Monett, Mo. to Warren D. and Stella L. (Snider) Waltrip. He married Martha Reedy on May 14, 1963, in Monett, and she survives of the home...

James Theodore (Ted) Legall was called home to be with the Lord on Dec. 11, 2021, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Ted with his wife, Pansy lived on a farm outside of Blairstown, Mo., since their marriage on May 16, 1987. Ted was born on Oct. 8, 1938, at Mullen, Idaho. Ted was the second child of Andrew Joseph and Erma (Rogers) Legall. Later Ted received a bonus father and a brother. The family moved to Colorado and then to Clinton, Mo., where they settled...

Wilma Irene Starr of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at her home. Wilma was born in Bates County on May 26, 1921, near Sprague, Mo., the daughter of Harvey Parker Ratts and D'ella "Querry" Ratts. Her personality endeared her to all who knew her, a smile and compassion for everyone, young and old, a deep concern for humanity and lover of beauty in all things. Her most cherished hours during her life was spent enjoying the outdoors...

Marietta Louise (Nation) Swarnes, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at home after a lengthy, hard fought, illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born to Ralph Leroy and Darlene Louise (Lewis) Nation of Rich Hill, Mo., on Dec, 13, 1954...

Nellie Ann Hall, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Nevada Regional Meical Center following a brief illness. Nellie was born Oct. 11, 1938, in Galveston, Texas, to John E. and Daisy I. (Felton) Swait. She married Raymond “Pete” Hall on May 1, 1958, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2020...

Kenneth Dale Hoenshell (88), formerly of Horton, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in his Oak Grove, Mo., home with his wife of 69 years at his side. He was born Jan. 19, 1933, near Harrisonville, Mo., to John Wesley Hoenshell and Mary Elberta (Gibbons) Hoenshell. He married Betty Ellen Risner on Dec. 31, 1952, at Austin Baptist Church and to this union two children were born...

Louis McDowell Steele, 96, of Bronaugh, Mo., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 26 after a brief illness. He was born March 31,1925, in Pittsburg, Kan. Lou Mac was preceded in death by his parents, James McDowell and Dawn Dunton Steele; his wife, Polly Steele; and his former wife, Ladine Menchetti...

Elizabeth Mae “Liz” Bozworth, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. Liz was born March 21, 1942, in Sheldon, Mo., to Paul F. and Anna Mae (Compton) Rapp. She was united in marriage to Jesse Bozworth on April 11, 1964, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1989...

Charles Terre Hargrove, 74, Osceola, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Terre was born May 16, 1947, to Charles E. and Patricia J. (Evans) Hargrove. Terre grew up in Nevada and Clinton, Mo., graduating from Clinton High School Class of 1965. He attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg. Over the years, Terre operated several family businesses. Then from 1996 until his retirement in 2012, he worked for Murphy Family Ventures in Nevada...

Alta Mae Wooldridge, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo., following a brief illness. Alta was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Nevada, to Harry and Opal (Holland) Bogart. She was united in marriage to Glenn Wooldridge on Dec. 18, 1954, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2010...

Delbert Leon Agee Sr., 77, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Delbert was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Oregon, Mo., to Levi E. and Ella Dorothy (Parker) Agee. He was united in marriage to Gail Ann Chalker on March 10, 1963, and to this union two children were born. He later married Carolyn Pruitt on Dec. 12, 2009, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Kip Jackson, 58, Nevada, Mo., passed away after a short illness on Dec. 25, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 7, 1963, in Fortuna, Calif., the son of Norman K. and Rose Marie of El Dorado Springs. He graduated El Dorado Springs High school 1982. ...

Donna Lee (Troyer) Batesel, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Cox Hospital, in Springfield, Mo. Donna was born July 30, 1941, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to John William and Bessie Olive (Ware) Troyer. Donna lived most of her life in Walker and Nevada. ...

Jennifer Lynn Crawford-Nichols passed away suddenly in San Antonio, Texas, of liver failure after battling both liver failure and stomach issues in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Jennifer, daughter of Nancy C. Crawford and John E. Vawter, was born Feb. 15, 1971, in Kansas City, Mo. She graduated from Fort Scott Community College in 1989...