Obituaries

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Barnett (Barney) Ellis Helm, 99, Deerfield, MO, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.   He was born on April 14, 1925, in his grandfather’s home near El Dorado Springs, MO.         Barney was raised in the Harwood area and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School.  He worked for 35 years as an accountant/controller for Key Work Clothes Industries in Ft. ...

Neoma Lee (Alexander) Foreman, was born on a rainy night, June 9, 1939, to Chester and Beulah (Hart) Alexander, and left this earth to enter her heavenly home while the rain came down again in the early hours of November 18, 2024, at 85 years old after a valiant second battle with cancer...

Andrew James Miller, 56, of Nevada MO passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield MO following a motorcycle accident. Andy was born February 24, 1968 in Nevada MO to Elmer Noel Miller and Bobbie Jean (Cargill) Miller. ...

Allen Mulkins, 45, Metz, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada following a lengthy illness.   Allen was born on November 29, 1978 in Nevada, MO to Morris and Linda (Kiger) Mulkins.       Allen was a lifelong resident of Metz, MO and graduated in the Hume High School Class of 1998.  He began farming at an early age and continued for over 20 years.  He later worked at 3M for 5 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

  Thomas Edward Ray Johnson, age 67, of Moundville, MO passed away at his home on November 11, 2024 after a brief bout with cancer. Tom was born on February 8, 1957 in Harrisonville, MO to Dorothy Jean Doring. As a child he lived in Butler, MO, and later moved to Jasper, MO where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 1975. ...

Thomas Edward Ray Johnson, age 67, of Moundville, MO passed away at his home on November 11, 2024 after a brief bout with cancer. Tom was born on February 8, 1957 in Harrisonville, MO to Dorothy Jean Doring. As a child he lived in Butler, MO, and later moved to Jasper, MO where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 1975. ...

      Keith Walker, 91, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Medicalodges Nevada.  Keith was born on March 7, 1933 in Liberty, MO, the ninth of 12 children to Riley and Flora Agnes (Foster) Walker.  He married Lucille A. Walker (yes, her maiden name was Walker) on August 20, 1960, at his mother’s home in rural Sheldon, MO and she survives of the home...

       Jurea Lois (JJ) Burchell, 47, Milo, MO, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Cox South in Springfield, MO. Jurea was born September 27, 1977 in Hartville, MO to Leonard (Bunker) and Ethel Jester.        Jurea was raised in Milo and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1996. ...

Jonalee (Hilt) Stanart, 75, of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024 in Joplin, MO. Jonalee was born September 26, 1949 to Jasper A. Hilt and Fern R. (Rosson) Hilt. She was preceded in death by both parents, one son Jeremy Servos and her brother James Steven Hilt. ...

   Merla Ann Moseley, 57, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. Merla was born January 23, 1967 in Stewartsville, MO to Eldon and Helen E. (Watkins) Shisler.        Merla was raised in Stewartsville and graduated from Stewartsville High School. ...

Catherine Ann Moore-Pryor, 64, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Nevada. Cathy was born April 28, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio to David A. and Grace I. (Ellenberger) Watters. She was united in marriage to Greg Pryor, and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2022...

David Russell Evans, 67, Schell City, MO, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Dave was born November 13, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to David Daniel and Anna Lucille (Russell) Evans.         Dave attended school in El Dorado Springs and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1973. ...