Obituaries from July 2022

Cynthia Ann Walters was born June 30, 1954, to Clarence and Shirley Havens. She grew up in Illinois with her siblings Debbie, Sam, Randy, Nancy and Brenda. In 1971, Cindy met the love of her life, Harold Walter's. On Valentine’s Day of that year Cindy sent Harold a teddy bear and a letter while he was in basic training. ...

Charlotte E. Hirni, 99, formerly of Nevada, Mo., died on June 29, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. Family information and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home and will be released at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Gary Bruce Charles, 71, El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home in rural El Dorado Springs, Mo., in Vernon County. Bruce was born April 12, 1951, in Exeter, Mo., to Kenneth L. “Don” and Bernice C. (Cooper) Charles. He was united in marriage to Janice Diane Hanson on Dec. 5, 1969, in Kansas City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Debbie Sue Bossaller, age 60, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospital. Debbie was born Jan. 2, in Washington, Mo., to David and Virginia (Ruegge) Hollandsworth. She attended school at Owensville, Mo. Debbie married Doug Bossaller and together they raised two sons. She received a degree in criminal justice. She had worked at the Missouri State Hospital as well as Heartland Behavioral Health Services and Walmart...

Martha Ann Meinsen Scott, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away on July 5, 2022, after a short and devastating battle with Cancer. She was born on Dec. 5, 1946, to Erwin William Meinsen and Dorothy Caldwell Meinsen in Kansas City, Mo. Martha graduated from Raytown High School in 1964 and enjoyed working as a young woman in Kansas City...

A Celebration of Life Service for Doris N. Mason and Doyle L. Mason will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at Lamar Family Ministries Center, 1108 Gulf, Lamar, Mo. Dessert and coffee to follow.

Jay Warren Borders, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, July 5, 2022, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Jay was born Aug. 14, 1931, to O. Edward and Iva R. (Carey) Borders. He married Jeannette Ruby Nicely on Sept. 2, 1950, and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2008. He then married Joan Hensley on June 27, 2009, and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2018...

Jo Maxine Fowler Ferraro of Nevada, Mo., died the early evening of July 4, 2022, at the age of 102. Her personality and her life well-lived were fitting with the sparklers and bright stars of our Nation’s Birthday Celebration that night. Jo was born on March 2, 1920, to James T. ...

Joyce Pearl Litten, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Truman Healthcare & Rehab in Lamar. Joyce was born July 15, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Frank M. and Eva V. (Parrish) Hogan. She was united in marriage to Wesley Litten on June 22, 1973, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1998...

Delbert Earl Rogers, 66, of Nevada, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Nevada. He was born on July 3, 1956, in Nevada, to Ansel Delbert and Wilma (Bowles) Rogers. Delbert grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1974. ...

Dallas Leroy Brown, 68, of Nevada, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Nevada following a period of illness. Dallas was born Dec. 4, 1953, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the son of Manley Leroy and Alice Lovella (Stires) Brown. Memorial Graveside services with U.S. Army Military Honors will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, in the Clintonville Cemetery in El Dorado Springs with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating...

Rosalee Ann (Pryor) Burchell, 82 of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2022, at Barone’s Care Center, in Nevada, Mo., from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born April 30, 1940, in Metz, Mo., to Hugh Clifton “Tippy” Pryor and Leta Kreal (Winterbottom) Pryor...

Darrell David Hillier, 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin. Darrell was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Nevada, to Harvey and Viola E. (Murphy) Hillier. Darrell, a lifelong resident of Vernon County, attended Walker High School. ...

Ruth Rosamond Lowry, of Richards, Mo., passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2022. Daughter of William Hugh and Mary (Neptune) Johnson, she was born Jan. 1, 1931. She lived on the family farm at Eve, Mo., until her marriage to Airman Albert Warren (“Budge”) Lowry on July 25, 1952. ...

Jimmie Doris (Hunter) Rice, 89, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Jimmie, or Tiny as she was known to many people, was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Dimmitt, Texas, to Finis E. and Myrtis Faye (Norman) Hunter...

Richard Lee (Dick) Meyers, 71, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Overland Park, Kan. Dick was born May 3, 1951, to Maurice (Bud) and Mary Meyers in Mitchell, S.D. At an early age he was plagued with polio. The generosity from the Shriners Children’s Hospital of Minneapolis, Minn., allowed Dick to receive lifesaving treatments...

Dora “Sue” Clark of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo., at the age of 65. Sue was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Omar and Flo Canady. She graduated from Walker High School. ...

Terry Linn Loudermilk, age 71, of Bronaugh, Mo., passed away, unexpectedly on July 19, 2022. Terry was born Feb. 14, 1951, in Buffalo, Mo., to Luther Claude and Elizabeth Jewell (James) Loudermilk. He graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1969 and on Sept. 6, 1975, he married Patricia Ann Payne and together they had two children and later divorced. He had worked in the Bronaugh Coal Mines for eight years and spent the rest of his working years in construction...

Frederick Ray Reedy, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Fred was born Sept. 12, 1938, in Harwood, Mo., to Walter G. and Jeannie R. (Curry) Reedy. On July 19, 1958, he was united in marriage to Alice Ann Brundridge and she preceded him in death in 1987...

Mary Frances Fowler passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Truman Healthcare in Lamar, Mo. She was born the second of two children to William (Bill) and Grace Watkins in Porterville, Calif. She wed the love of her life, Larry Floyd Fowler on June 26, 1959, after meeting in high school. ...

A Celebration of Life and Time of Remembrance for Dr. Marilyn K. (May) Martin will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, at 500 N. Olive St., in Nevada, Mo. Prior to the service, all are invited to the Fellowship Hall to visit with the family and see the works of art Marilyn created throughout her life...

Susan Jane Thornton, 59, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her home in rural Nevada, Mo. Susan was born Oct. 9, 1962, in Butler, Mo., to Lester and Carolyn (Gray) Thornton. Susan grew up in Butler and Archie, Mo., and graduated high school in Savannah, Mo...

Ila Maxine Conner, 83, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Ila was born on March 27, 1939, in Eads, Colo., to Riley and Elsie Crum. She met the love of her life, Bobby Gene Conner, and they were married on June 1, 1957, in Nevada, Mo. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2007. Bob preceded her in death in 2008 shortly after their 51st anniversary...