Obituaries from December 2024

David was known for his honesty, directness, and his take care of business attitude. David was a man of few words, but when he did speak, it was worth investing the time to listen. He often boasted of his children, sharing his pride on Facebook. David was known to protect and defend his family, seeking to right any wrongdoing done to those he loved. ...

Sandra Ann Serna, 82 of Nevada passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Nevada Regional Medical Center.  She was born on November 19, 1942 in Manhattan, KS to Steven and Freda (Turner) Szekeres.         Sandra grew up in southern California where she graduated high school. ...

Robert “Bob” Frederick Garrison, of Nevada, MO, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 82.  He was born on September 1, 1942, in Goodland, KS to Robert and Dorothy (Williams) Garrison. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. ...

Shirley Lee Francis, 87, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Nathan Richard Health Care in Nevada. Shirley was born to Oscar Lee and Zelma (Prior) Cheney on October 3, 1937, in Vandalia, Missouri. She grew up as the only child of a farming family in the shadow of the Great Depression. ...

John Hamel, 64, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, preceded in death by his beloved wife, Audrey Johnson Hamel, his parents Edward Logan and Janice Sue Hamel, sisters Janice E. Carter and Vickie Shirley McConnaughey. He is survived by his brother, Rick (James) Hamel, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who will cherish his memory...

Tristen Matthew Shepard, age 27, Nevada, MO, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024.    He was born on December 5, 1997, the cherished son of Timothy and Melissa Shepard. Tristen was the beloved brother to Daulton and Coletan Shepard and a loving uncle to Greyson Shepard...

Cora Elaine Pyle, age 75, of El Dorado, MO, passed away on Friday December 13, 2024, following an illness. Elaine was born on February 28, 1949, in Cedar County, MO. She attended Vatterott College and graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance. She worked at JH Collectibles for many years and the Book Store at Cottey College for many years. She was a member of the Eagles in El Dorado Springs, MO. Her hobbies included raising cattle, baking cakes, and sewing...

Guy William Benedict, 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, at his residence in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was a former resident of Franklin, Indiana. Guy was born on September 12, 1954, in Evansville to Dalton and Catherine Ann (Mattingly) Benedict. ...

Sharon Eileen Eaton, age 87, Nevada, MO passed away at Moore-Few Care Center on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born April 25, 1937 in Augusta KS to JD and Maryetta Lamb.  She married Paul Phillips and to this union, Linda was born.  Sharon was very devoted to raising Linda while Paul was in the Air Force.  After Paul retired, she began her career at Augusta High School and retired after 17 years as their custodian.  ...

Janet Clare (Myers) McCaffree, 82, passed away December 16, 2024. Jan was born on July 4, 1942 to Howard C. and Virginia C. (Waddell) Myers in Crawfordsville, IN. Jan graduated from Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, FL in 1960. After high school, she attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, where she graduated in 1962 with an Associates Degree. While at Cottey College, she met William G. McCaffree. They were married on June 4, 1962 in Nevada, MO and welcomed their son Mike in 1969...

Jamie Sue Smith, 48, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home in Nevada. Jamie was born October 31, 1976, in Nevada, MO, to James P. and Joyce Dee (Dabbs) Heckadon, Jr. She was united in marriage to Thomas Smith on May 3rd, 1997, in Nevada and he preceded her in death on March 3rd, 2014...

Mick (Mitchell Dale) Jackson departed this world Monday morning, December 4, 2024, following a long, tough string of medical problems. Mick was born the youngest of five boys July 28, 1957 in Nevada, Missouri, to Peggy and Roger Jackson. He graduated from Nevada High School, and spent most his adult life in and around Clinton, MO. ...

David Allen White , sunrise May 26, 1981, sunset December 22, 2024. Proceeded in death by his father Terry White, his grandmother Eleanor Mahoney, his aunt Patricia Mahoney, his uncle Tim Mahoney, and his brother Robert White. Survived by his mother Kathleen Eador, brother Michael White, his eldest daughter Savannah Morris, his youngest Alexis White, and his fiancé Tisha Short. ...

Clifford Allen McDaniel, 90, rural El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center.  Cliff was born on June 27, 1934, in Schell City, MO to Frank and Leona (Malcom) McDaniel.  Cliff was married to Sue Hacker in October, 1953 and she preceded him in death in 1992.  He then married Bonnie Culbertson in July, 1996 and she preceded him in death on August 16, 2012...

Joel “Jay” Smith, 60, born in Nevada, Missouri on January 14, 1964, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.        Jay was a 1982 graduate of Nevada High School. He then attended Missouri Southern and graduated in 1986 with an Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. ...

LeeAnn Woodfill Mitchell, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on July 23, 1954, in Nevada, Missouri, to Robert and Marilee Woodfill and was the oldest of four sisters...