Obituaries from April 2022

Lyman Paul Ames, 75, of Springfield, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on Oct. 23, 1946, to Lyman Preston Ames and Golda Mattie Ogle Ames, in Nevada, Mo. Paul graduated from Missouri State University in 1969 with a degree in Marketing. Paul loved people and talking to people, which made him a natural salesperson. Paul used those God given skills for many years in the car business...

Alva Jackson (Jack) Brock, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 28, 1940, at home in Deerfield, Mo., to Clarence G. Brock and Gladys Ripley Brock. He had two older sisters, Betty Beasley and Anna Frances Jeans...

Tom Jennings, 80, of Nevada, Mo., left this life on March 30, 2022. He was born on Nov. 27, 1941, to Jesse and Blanche (Stewart) Jennings. After graduation he met and later married the love of his life Patsy (Domino) Sumner on May 9, 1959. To this union four children were born: Rhonda Jean, Ron, J.D., and Darl. ...

Dale Eugene Henson, 81 of Nevada, Mo., died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Medicalodges in Nevada, Mo. Dale was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Cliquot, Mo., to Oren “Stanley” Henson and Cordia “Cordie” Virginia (Hensley) Henson. He graduated with Nevada High School class of 1959...

Jimmy Dale Ray, 62, Nevada, Mo., (formerly of Joplin) died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Carthage, Mo. There are no services planned at this time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

God, according to the purpose of His eternal will, has called his faithful son, Michael Ray Barker, home to His side. Mike, son of Raymond and Marie Barker, was born Feb. 10, 1969, in Fort Scott, Kan., and departed this life on March 30, 2022, at the age of 53. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who love him most...

Tanner Cole Morgan, age 4, Sheldon, Mo., died on Friday, April 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 8, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Additional family and service information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later time...

Clarence Schoneweather Jr., 92, Richards, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Clarence was born on July 20, 1929, in Nevada, Mo., to Clarence Schoneweather and Lula Leona Wolfenbarger Schoneweather. He married Norma Jean Lowry on June 28, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kan. She preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 1996. He married Nancy Jenkins on March 26, 1998, in Laughlin, Nev., and she survives of the home...

The Lord called Carol Marie Henson home on Saturday, April 2, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Carol was born March 8, 1947 in Claremore OK. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Baker and her mother, Marie Baker, along with her sister, Elaine Baker...

Robert “Bob” Earl Chadd, age 65, of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Bob was born Nov. 14, 1956, to Donald Edward Chadd Sr. and Gladys Evelyn (Jones) Chadd in Kansas City, Kan. He grew up and lived in the Kansas City area, most of his life, before moving to Rich Hill. On Dec. 5, 1992, he married Vickey Clardy. Bob worked for Faultless Linen in Kansas City for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and metal detecting...

Ronald "Ron" Woody, age 75 of Webb City, Mo., passed away on April 2, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 27, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kan., to James and JoAnna Woody. Ron was loved by many, and his passion for family, Christ, church family, friends and people was shown in everything he did...

Dorothy Lee Defreese, 95, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Dorothy was born Nov. 27, 1926, the youngest child of the late Dennis and Lena (Few) Jadlot. Dorothy attended school in Metz, Mo. ...

Margaret Taylor Scott, long-time Nevada resident, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Moore Few Care Center. She was born to Roy E. and Bertha M. (Wilson) Taylor Dec. 29, 1929. Margaret, often known as Doty, was the fourth of five children born on the family farm. ...

Donald Lee Beckemeyer passed from this life April 4, 2022, surrounded by his closest friends and family. Donald was born June 19, 1953, in St Louis, Mo., to Charles and Eleanor (Knorpp) Beckemeyer. Donald was the youngest of six children. Donald grew up in the St. Louis area and moved to Nevada, Mo., in 1982. He enjoyed seeing numerous friends in the community and would smile and wave at everyone...

Carol Jean Schlobohm, 66, Nevada, Mo., died unexpectedly on April 7, 2022. She was born Oct. 10, 1955, in Suffolk County, N.Y. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was a member. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Kenneth “Ken” John Hutchins, age 68, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Mo. Ken was born April 7, 1954, in Malad, Idaho, to Jack Randolph and Ruth Marie (Newman) Hutchins. He was a high school graduate and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in construction management. ...

Mildred Elaine Mullins, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, following a brief illness. Mildred, the oldest of seven children, was born March 9, 1936, in Moundville, Mo., to Walter D. and Mildred L. (Whiteside) Butterfield. She was united in marriage to Gale Mullins on Nov. 24, 1958, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2003...

Marynell Modlin, 84, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Marynell was born on Jan. 7, 1938, in Long Beach, Calif., to Urban Dean and Flo (McGalister) Blasengym. She married Larry Lee Modlin on Oct. 31, 1959, in Miami, Okla., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1995...

Dennis LeRoy Ford, 53, died on Friday, April 15, 2022, at his home in rural Sheldon, Mo. Dennis was born June 18, 1968, in Nevada, Mo., to Walter D. and Mary F. (Scholes) Ford. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home...

Tracy Simmons life-long dream came true on April 17, 2022, when she was finally able to look into the eyes of her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Her heart is full, satisfied and completely at peace in His presence now. Born in Miller, S.D., on Sept. 1, 1972, to the late Keith and Judy (Pickinpaugh) Harvey, Tracy was blessed with both a younger brother, Justin, and a younger sister, Angela...

Warden “Jack” Pate Jr., 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin. Jack was born July 31, 1956, in Tyler, Miss., to Warden J. and Laura L. (Cartwright) Pate. He was united in marriage to Karen Lynnette Burdick on Sept. 30, 1979, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Former Nevada, Mo., resident Marilyn Rue Wilkinson, 94, died April 18, 2022, at her home in Ft. Worth, Texas. Mrs. Wilkinson was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Montevallo, Mo., to Charles and Bertha Dial. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Lisa and Bill Bolin of Plano, Texas, and Tamara and Michael Golubski of Richardson, Texas; along with one granddaughter, Claire Golubski of Denton, Texas...

Devin Isaac Sewell, 33, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Middletown, Del. Devin was born Feb. 22, 1989, in Nevada, Mo., to Robert P. and Twila R. (McCullough) Sewell. Devin was raised in Nevada and attended school there. He started working for Solar Array Solutions in 2016 and then went to work for Alta Energy in 2019. ...

Ashtin Robert Dorman, 21, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home in Nevada, Mo. Ashtin was born March 11, 2001, in Spring Hill, Fla., to Laverne I. and Ruth A. (Maxson) Dorman. Ashtin grew up in Hudson, Fla., and came to Nevada in August of 2009. ...

Wilma Maxine (Rinehart) Robertson, age 92, passed away April 10, 2022, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center, in Nevada, Mo. She is survived by her son, Randy Robertson and wife, Nancy; daughter-in-law, Barbara Robertson; four grandchildren, Brett Robertson and wife, Rachel, Blake Robertson and wife, Janna, Brooke (Robertson) Knepper and husband, Matt Knepper, and Briana Robertson; and six great-grandchildren, Tyne Robertson, Niya Robertson, Natalie Robertson, Emiline Knepper, Benjamin Robertson and Beau Knepper. ...

Harold “Keith” Duncan, age 64, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Freeman Hospital West, in Joplin, Mo. Keith was born Jan. 10, 1958, in Preston, Mo., to James Harold and Mary Louise (Nolan) Duncan. On Oct. 2, 2007, he married Sally Lynn Neighorn. He loved to work on lawn mowers, liked to paint and was a “Jack of all trades."...

Sharon Kay Chanove, age 64, resident of Nevada, Mo., died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home, in Nevada. She was born Sept. 17, 1957, in Gillette, Wyo., the daughter of Laurence and Mary Rose Kaubich Petitt. She married Milton Leo Chanove Jr. ...

Judy Ann Moore, 58, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Freeman West, in Joplin. Judy was born March 23, 1964, in Nevada, to Oran A. and Maxine (Mason) Burrus. She married Carl P. Moore on Aug. 23, 1985, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Robert James Baer, 33, of Harwood, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Alexander, N.D. Robby was born Aug. 19, 1988, in Springfield, Mo., to Robert C. Baer and Shellie D. (Peace) Baer. He met Ashley Harms in Junior High and they have been building their high school sweetheart life together ever since. They were married on April 18, 2015, at the Rinehart Christian Church...

Mark Paul Koca, age 59, passed away April 25, 2022. He was a member of First Christian Church in El Dorado Springs and was baptized on April 24, 1977. Mark was born to Paul and Ruth Koca in El Dorado Springs, Mo., and raised on the family farm. After graduating from El Dorado Springs High School, he attended CMSU in Warrensburg, Mo., earning a Bachelor of Science degree in technology education with a minor in manufacturing and construction...