Obituaries from February 2025

Kayla Lea Mansour, 34, Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home in Bronaugh. Kayla was born September 19, 1990 in Nevada, MO to Claude D. and Deanna L. (Price) Vance. She was united in marriage to Eric Mansour on March 24, 2018 and he survives of the home...

Danna Elizabeth Brooks, 62, Nevada, MO, passed away on February 1, 2025 at her home in Nevada. Danna was born December 15, 1962 in Lamar, MO to Earnest E. and Carol Jean (Waitley) Weeks.          Danna was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. ...

Bill Carson Crawford, 78, a lifelong resident of Nevada, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 31, 2025. On Wednesday morning he had entered Medicalodges of Nevada for Hospice care. He had been battling cancer for the past couple of years. His beloved wife of 50 years, Linda Sue (Ellerman) Crawford was at his side. Also leaving behind is his son Nicholas Crawford of the home...

Carol Esther Brundridge, 91, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Carol was born April 30, 1933 in Nevada to William F. and Deborah A. (Williamson) Agee.          Carol was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1951. She was a member of the Milo Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang. She also sang for many funerals at Ferry Funeral Home. Carol’s hobbies included bowling and fishing...

Sharon Sue Dipman, 75, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home in Sheldon surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon was born on July 28, 1949, in Sheldon, MO to Robert and Helen (Mann) Conner.  She married William “Bill” J. Dipman, Sr. on December 18, 1967, in Miami, OK.  He preceded her in death on July 23, 1997. ...

Marty Wayne Caldwell, 53, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025,at Westgate Skilled Facility in Joplin, MO, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.      Marty was born on February 21, 1971, in Rolla, Missouri, to Terry and Susie Caldwell. ...

Stephanie Karen (Jennings) Crabtree, 46, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Nevada, Missouri after an automobile accident, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Stephanie was born January 19, 1979, in Neosho, Missouri, to the late Stephen Jennings and Karen (Utter) Jennings. ...

Hazle Marie Green, 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.  Hazle was born on October 16, 1931, in Eldorado Springs, MO to Tommy and Hattie (Horning) Austin.  She was married to Oscar Reedy and he preceded her in death in 1967.  She was later married to Pat Green and he also preceded her in death.  Hazle was raised in Vernon County and graduated from Walker High School in 1950.  She worked at various places in Nevada including Key Work Clothes and the Nevada City Hospital. . ...

Tommy Eugene Reed was born May 7, 1939 to Albert L. Reed and Geraldine (Page) Reed in rural Rich Hill Mo. He started his school education in Metz Mo and graduated in 1957. After a courageous battle with cancer over the past 3 ˝ years, he passed from this life on February 5, 2025, at Kansas University Medical Center at age 85. ...

Delinda Renee Johnson, 51, of Nevada, MO went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025.  She was born to Ronald Johnson and Carol Lowry on September 18, 1973.   She was preceded in death by her father and her beloved Curtis Wilson.     Survivors include her three children, Zachary O’Bryan, Carolina O’Bryan, and Spencer O’Bryan, all of Ft. ...

Curtis Wayne Cavanaugh, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Nevada, MO.  Curtis was born December 16, 1939, in his home near Sheldon to Clayton and Helen (Doolin) Cavanaugh.   He married Willie Mae (Dice) Nickel on February 7, 1986, and she survives of the home...

Robert Eugene “Butch” Uerkwitz, 93, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Butch was born November 26, 1931 in Morris, IL to Roy and Dorothy (Patton) Uerkwitz. He married Pauline Ada Webb on May 7, 1967 in Morris, IL and she survives of the home...

Debbi Kay Beerman, 66, of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully in her home on February 12, 2025, surrounded by family and the love of her life.   Born on January 21, 1959, in Horton, MO, to Robert W. Hymer and Delphia I. Hesser, Debbi’s life was one of love, devotion, and cherished family moments...

Jeaneen Dukes Long, age 85, of Nevada, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home in Nevada. She was born August 23, 1939, in Nevada, MO, to Ira and Leota (Reading) Dukes. She married the love of her life Ted Long on May 27, 1957, in Nevada.        Jeaneen lived in Nevada all of her life and graduated from Nevada High School in 1957. ...

Jeffrey Rex Byergo, 67, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home in Bronaugh. Rex was born September 1, 1957 in Maryville, MO to Forrest Emmet and Mary Louise (Mayes) Byergo. He married Ellen E. Klaassen in 1991. Rex was raised in Barnard, MO. ...

On Friday, February 14th, Kevan Loving’s life came to a close. After bravely battling cancer for several years, it finally became more than his body could endure. Friends and family will miss him dearly. We have fond memories of his high school and college days playing football, of family holidays full of laughter and love, and a lifetime of treasured memories. ...

Pamela Fay Brown, 76, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kanas City, MO. Pam was born January 30, 1949 in Bronaugh, MO to Calvin Earl and Wilma Allene (Hope) Foster.         Pam was raised in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1967. ...

Danny LaVerne Eaton, 74, Walker, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Danny was born Oct. 26 1950 to Ira and Dorothy Eaton in Nevada, MO. In 1954 their family moved to Montana and moved again to Modesto CA in 1957, where he developed his love for sports and began rooting for many LA teams such as the Dodgers, Lakers and the Rams. ...

Lisa Reneč Handly Stewart, age 66, of Independence,  Mo., formally of Metz , Mo., passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, Mo., following a brief illness. Lisa was born on December 22nd, 1958 in Metz, Missouri to Thomas "Buddy" Handly and Rosalie Moore...

Billy Joe Perry, 96, Nevada, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Bungalows in Nevada. Born on October 15, 1928, in Horton, Missouri, Bill was the son of Joseph and Marie (Grove) Perry. He attended Horton Grade School and graduated from College High School in Pittsburg, Kansas. He completed one year of higher education at Pitt State University...

Leta Lucille Dicks Bloesser, 90, of rural Walker, MO went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. Leta was born in Nevada, MO, on December 13, 1934,  the daughter of Harry C. and Ida (Horning) Dicks of Walker. On April 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Ralph Thomas Bloesser at Berea Christian Church in the Ketterman area of  rural Vernon County, MO.  To this union two daughters were born...