Obituaries from May 2023

Sara Brewer, 60, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. Sara was born on April 26, 1963, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Robert Eugene and Jewell Sharon (Marshall) Peters. She was married to John Brewer for 28 years and together they had two children, Kara and Kaleb...

Wilma Marcine Weedin Taylor, age 85 of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Overland Park, Kan. Born on Jan. 7, 1938, in Butler, Mo. Marcine lived in a small home in New Home Township with her parents Sam and Goldie (Robertson) Weedin, and elder brother Marion Weedin for several years, where her father farmed and ran his own sawmill. ...

Willis “Neale” Swan, 99, Nevada, Mo., died on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home in Nevada. Neale was born Nov. 14, 1923, in Richards, Mo., to Oscar and Nina Alice (McCoy) Swan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Pastor Adam Gordon officiating. Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow in Newton Buril Park, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home...

William Ted “Bill” Lang, 63, of Beloit, Wis., died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the son of Ted and Mary Jane (Puckett) Lang. A graveside service for Bill will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, in Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Mo., with a reception to follow at the Elks Club...

Pamela Ranay Harth, 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, following a brief illness. Pam was born June 24, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., to William “Joe” and Edythe “Sue” E. (McCulley) Mantooth. She married Dean Harth on May 24, 1968, in Fort Scott, and he preceded her in death in 2009...

Willis “Neale” Swan, 99, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home in Nevada. Neale was born Nov. 14, 1923, in Richards, Mo., to Oscar and Nina Alice (McCoy) Swan. He was united in marriage to Lois Lathrop and she passed away in 1973. He later married Fern Hord and she also preceded him in death in 2012...

Shirley Jean (Key) Winters was born Dec. 16, 1934, in Walker, Mo. Shirley passed away on May 1, 2023, in Rogue River, Ore. Shirley was the eldest of nine children born to Byron Clinton Key Sr. and Viola Anna (Balk) Key. She was raised in Walker, Mo., but has lived in Oregon and California most of her adult life...

Patrick Steven Grant Sr., 66, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Patrick was born July 3, 1956, in Seneca, Mo. Graveside Committal services with Military Funeral Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 8, at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan., with Pastor Chad Daniel officiating...

Clinton Travis Stacy, of El Dorado Springs, was born to Mark and Jodie (Pankey) Stacy on Jan. 13, 1993. He passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023, at the young age of 30. Clinton enjoyed being the ornery brother to his two sisters, Heather Lynn and Brooke Renee, and his aunt, Robin Michelle. ...

Neva Arlene Buck, 97, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home in Richards, Mo. Arlene was born March 10, 1926 in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Stanley “Quay” and Dessie M. (Pace) Phipps. Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 2 p.m., Friday May 12, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service...

Aaron Richard Satterfiled, age 91, of Bronaugh, Mo., died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 11, at Shiloh Cemetery, in Barton County

Susan Mae Bond, 73, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Nevada followed by a lengthy battle with cancer. Susan was born Aug. 29, 1949, in Joplin, Mo., to Melvin R. and Betty Jane (Miller) Throckmorton Sr. She married Terry Bond on April 25, 1966, and he survives of the home...

Ray Glendon Buckles, age 61, passed away from cancer on April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He entered this life on May 28, 1961, the son of Paul Glendon and Ruth (Seim) Buckles in Nevada, Mo. Ray grew up in Walker, Mo. He was joined in marriage to Gail Gillespie on Aug. 15, 1987...

Aaron Richard Satterfield, age 91 of Bronaugh, Mo., passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. Aaron was born Sept. 26, 1931, in Duenweg, Mo., to Daniel and Lilly Satterfield. On Nov. 10, 1968, he married Betty in Neosho, Mo. Aaron owned and operated Satterfield Service Station in Bronaugh for many years and was a truck driver for over 30 years prior. He sold coon hunting supplies, was a cattle buyer, was a member of the Shriners three-wheel club and enjoyed coon hunting and bird hunting...

Neva Arlene Buck, 97, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home in Richards, Mo. Arlene was born March 10, 1926, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Stanley “Quay” and Dessie M. (Pace) Phipps. She was united in marriage to Clyde “Junior” Buck on Aug. 27, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2004...

Janetta Lynn Caudill passed away in her home in Nevada, Mo., on May 10, 2023, with family at her bedside after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Janetta was born on July 10, 1956, in Gravette, Ark., to Earllena J. (Wilfong) Coin. She was the third youngest of 13 children, and grew up in Craig, Mo., where she attended school...

Virginia Rae Hornecker, 99, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Virginia was born Oct. 29, 1923, in Rich Hill, Mo., to Carl W. and Una L. (Robinson) Robinson. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, (on the corner of South 2100 Road and Rebel Road) in Nevada with Ray Dean Scism officiating...

Virginia Rae Hornecker, 99, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Virginia was born Oct. 26, 1923, in Rich Hill, Mo., to Carl W. and Una L. (Robinson) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Vernon L. Hornecker and he preceded her in death...

Bennie Joe Locke, 92, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center. He was born June 24, 1930, in Nevada, Mo., to William F. and Leota E. (McWilliams) Locke, the youngest of five children. On June 29, 1946, he married the love of his life, Gloria Lewis...

Linda Mae Byrnes, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Linda was born April 4,1934, in Metz, Mo., to Earl and Zella (Gregg) Wilson. She was united in marriage to William J. Byrnes on April 20, 1955, in Butler, Mo., and he preceded her in death in 2004...

Charles Vernon Thomspon, 86, Walker, Mo., died on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 18, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Heaven welcomed its newest Angel, Eva Irene Lowry, on Friday May 12, 2023, at 8:25 a.m. Many knew her as “Toby," lovingly nicknamed by her big brother. She was joyfully welcomed into the world by her parents, Roy Charles Jewell and Bessie Mae Bybee Jewell on July 27, 1934...

Charles Vernon Thompson, of Walker, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 14, at his home. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Vernon V. And Dorothy Spencer Thompson and his wife Barbara Moseley Thompson. He is survived by his children Robert M. Thompson and wife Cindy, Dana Thompson Cavener and husband Greg and Bradley V. ...

Richard Scott Secrest, age 93, of Nevada, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born the son of Ancil and Beulah (Jackson) Secrest on May 29, 1929, at Edgerton, Kan. Richard married Betty Slater on Oct. 18, 1952, at Pleasanton, Kan. He served in the National Guard...

A celebration of life for Joe Darrell O’Connor, better known in Nevada as “Pepsi Joe," will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Omer Cemetery near Stockton, Mo., his ashes will be placed along with those of his beloved wife, June Alice O’Connor...

Norman Eugene Dobbs, 82, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, in Nevada. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Norman Eugene Talley, 92, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Norman was born on March 7, 1931, in Billings, Mo., to Verl and Wilmuth (Breshears) Talley. He married Ellen Kathryn Carl on April 1, 1950, in Aurora, Mo., and she survives...

David Ray Dowell, 77, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, following a short illness. David was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Nevada, to Sydney C. and Betty B. (Rinehart) Dowell. David graduated from Fallbrook Union High School, Fallbrook, Calif., in 1964. ...

Donna Marie Lenharth, 57, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home in Nevada. Donna was born Jan. 8, 1966, in Kansas City, Mo., to John T. and Evelyn Sue (Roden) Schreiner. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 3, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Nevada, with the Rev. Laura Agee officiating...

Garry Thomas Goodman, age 76, of Neosho, Mo., passed away at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2023. He was born July 23, 1946, in Schell City, Mo., to Thomas Franklin and Dallas Vida (Davis) Goodman. He married Carol Rayburn Moss and to this union three children were born...

Laura Jean Cox, 79, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Laura was born Aug. 11, 1943, in San Bernardino, Calif. No services are planned. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Joanne Antoinette Ronchetto Phelps, 84, was born Jan. 17, 1939, and passed away on May 14, 2023, from a several-year-long battle with cancer. Known by her friends and family as Joey and Aunt Joey to her many nieces and nephews, she grew up on a family farm in Macon, Mo. ...

Patsy Ann (Campbell) Bland, 84, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Patsy was born Nov. 6, 1938, in Moundville, Mo., to Howard J. and Glady I. (Hall) Campbell. She was united in marriage to Gene E. “Skip” Bland on Sept. 7, 1958, in Bronaugh, Mo., and he preceded her in death in 1987...

Ava Elizabeth Celaya, 72 years of age, beloved mother, grandma, aunt, sister, daughter, and friend, left this life in Lehi, Utah, on May 20, 2023. Ava was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on July 8, 1950, and grew up in both Texas and California. She was the daughter of Berniece Thomas and Alfred Henry Niebla and was the youngest of their three children...

Richard Eugene Mosley, 83, formerly of Lamar, Mo., died on Tuesday May 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada, Mo. Richard was born Dec. 10, 1939, in Omega, Kan., to George W. and Delka O. (Bills) Mosley. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m., at Marmaduke Park, in Nevada...

Emily Inez Middleton, 94, Nevada, Mo., formerly of Metz, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Medicalodges in Fort Scott, Kan. Emily was born March 1, 1929, in Lawton, Okla., to William C. and Lettie E. (Golden) Calvert. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 27, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Pastor Jacob Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, in Nevada...

Donna Marie Lenharth, 57, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home, in Nevada. Donna was born Jan. 8, 1966, in Kansas City, Mo., to John T. and Evelyn Sue (Roden) Schreiner. She was united in marriage to Scott Lenharth on Jan. 7, 1993, in Austin, Texas, and he survives of the home...

May 1, 1930 – May 23, 2023. Many say it is not the dates on either side but the dash that matters. The length of Jeanne’s dash was long, spanning more than 93 years, it was deep, and filled with the love of family and friends. Jeanne passed away on May 28, 2023 at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo...

Jo Ann Gillette, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Jo Ann was born Aug. 5, 1933, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clem L. and Alice M. (Jenkins) O’Rear. She was united in marriage to Arthur Francis Gillette on May 16, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., and he survives in Nevada...