Obituaries from August 2024

Suzie Pettus, age 75, died July 19, 2024 at home in Summerville, SC Suzie was born November 23, 1948 in Nevada, MO to James Pascoe, M.D and Gloria (Waters) Pascoe. She is survived by her husband Bill Pettus, sisters: Donna Pohl, Sydney Hosking, Becky Gragg, brother: Jim Pascoe, and nieces and nephews...

Suzie Pettus, age 75, died July 19, 2024 at home in Summerville, SC Suzie was born November 23, 1948 in Nevada, MO to James Pascoe, M.D and Gloria (Waters) Pascoe. She is survived by her husband Bill Pettus, sisters: Donna Pohl, Sydney Hosking, Becky Gragg, brother: Jim Pascoe, and nieces and nephews...

Norma Louise (Pettibon) Yoos, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after a brief illness.   Norma was born December 20, 1934, to Norman Lewis Pettibon and Lucille Anna (Pilcher) Pettibon in rural Deerfield, Missouri.  She was a 1952 graduate of Nevada High School.  After high school, Norma worked at the Western Insurance Company in Ft. ...

Leo Gammon, 100, of Eldon, previously of Walker, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Lake Regional Health Systems of Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born June 8, 1924, in Walker, Missouri, the son of the late John B. and Myrtle (Newland) Gammon. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Betty Anne Moberly. To this union were five children, Doug, Marsha, Dennis, Danny and Julie. In 1971 he married Faye Hubbard who preceded him in death in 2015...

Fritz Theodore Koopmann, known to many as Junior, 83, Deerfield, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Fritz was born January 4, 1941, in Deerfield, MO to Fritz Wilhelm Emil and Leola Anna Marie (Breitbarth) Koopmann. He married the love of his life, Sharon Lynne Clark on June 18, 1965 in Nevada, MO and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage...

Betty J. Secrest, age 91 formerly of Nevada, Missouri passed away in Olathe, Kansas on August 5, 2024. She was born the daughter of Jon and Ethel (Ison) Slater on February 1, 1933 at Pleasanton, Kansas. Betty graduated from Pleasanton High School and went on to the Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg and obtained her teaching certificate. ...

Kathy Sue Yokley, age 73, formerly of rural Bronaugh, Missouri passed away on August 3, 2024. A loving soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness; Kathy's journey began on August 17, 1950, in Buckner, Missouri, where she was welcomed into the loving embrace of Noah Thomas Baldus and Katherine Edith (Campbell) Baldus. Her life's narrative painted a portrait of resilience, love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family and community...

Michael Shrimplin, 64, Nevada, MO, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.    Mike was born on January 8, 1960, in Nevada, MO to Marion and Wanda (Harleman) Shrimplin.    He married Penny Hammontree on March 22,...

Shirley Ann Zehr, 89, Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Medicalodges of Nevada. Shirley was born November 26, 1934, in Horton, MO to Joseph B. and Marie K. (Grove) Perry. She was united in marriage to Leroy Zehr on December 3, 1955, in Kansas City, MO and he preceded her in death...

     Connie Sue Capps, 79, Moundville, MO, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Connie was born September 29, 1944 in Moundville to Ralph L. and Iona V. (Taylor) Capps.        Connie graduated from Bronaugh High School with the Class of 1962. ...

Virginia “Jenny” Lee (Thompson) Murray, 79, passed away of natural causes on August 2, 2024 in Laughlin, Nv. The ninth of 13 siblings, Jenny loved people and was passionate about her faith, family, and her country. Born on Feb. 22, 1945 in Kansas City, Mo. to Harold Thompson and Esta May Plumb Thompson...

Frank L. Woodfill, 85, passed away peacefully in August in Norwalk, CT.  He grew up in Nevada, Missouri, hunting ducks and fishing with his father every weekend starting at age 4.  In high school, he was selected as the school’s representative at Boy’s State (an organization dedicated to helping young men become leaders).  After graduating from Nevada High School, he attended college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut with a full scholarship and then transferred to Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.  There, he met his wife, Leta.  After getting their bachelor’s degrees, Frank and Leta moved to northern Missouri where they worked as teachers. . ...

Robert Neil “Bob” Feller, 74, Nevada, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  Bob was born September 15, 1949 in Bronaugh, MO to Waldeen and Rosa Lee (Yost) Feller.  He married Harriett June Daniels on November 20, 1971, in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home...

James Fredric Harms, also known as Jim Harms and to the community as Dr. Harms, age of 86, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 5, 1937. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1955 and went on to complete his Bachelor of Medicine undergraduate at the University of Missouri. ...

November 19, 1963 — August 1, 2024 Rich Hill, Missouri Another star has joined the heavenly throng. Eugenia Christine (Campbell) Brocka walked onto those streets of gold on August 1, 2024. Surrounded by applause and song, she felt completely at home. From above, the big screen came down announcing the next film entitled “The Giving Girl and the Generous Woman: the Life of Eugenia.”...

Shirley Ann Johnson, age 88, passed from this life peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Shirley was born on November 20, 1935, in Humansville, MO, to John and Thelma (Ashlock) Locke. She had five brothers and 2 sisters...

Cassandra Ann Wallace, 48, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Liberal, MO. Cassandra was born June 23, 1976 in Nevada to Walter D. and Nancy Mae (Stone) Burris. She was united in marriage to Darren Wallace and to this union three children were born...

Cassandra Ann Wallace, 48, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Liberal, MO. Cassandra was born June 23, 1976 in Nevada to Walter D. and Nancy Mae (Stone) Burris. She was united in marriage to Darren Wallace and to this union three children were born...

Shirley Ann Johnson, age 88, passed from this life peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Shirley was born on November 20, 1935, in Humansville, MO, to John and Thelma (Ashlock) Locke. She had five brothers and 2 sisters...

Leonard Dee Ernsbarger, 91, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Leonard was born July 4, 1933 in Butler, MO to Archie C. “Buster” and Cuva “Reta” (Hawk) Ernsbarger. He married Marylyn Nadine McKinley on May 10, 1958 and to this union three children were born, Greg, Brent, and Sherri...