Obituaries

Bob True Beisly, II, 70, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS following a lengthy illness. Bob was born June 20, 1955 in Nevada to Bob T. and Betty Jo (Brock) Beisly. He married Dawn Woods on December 12, 2013 and she survives of the home...

Tommy "Tom" Ray Mooney II, age 54, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Tom was born on August 20, 1970, in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, to Tommy Ray Mooney Sr. and Opal Marie (Warner) Mooney. He graduated from Walker High School with the Class of 1988 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University in 1993. On January 13, 1996, he married Lizabeth Ellen Hardman in Lamar, Missouri...

Wilson, 91 of Butler, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Friday, August 1, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm, also at the funeral home. ...

Twilia Rose Moore, 94, Nevada, MO. passed away early Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Dec. 29, 1930 on Commercial Street in Nevada, MO. to Edward and Fern (Arnold) Hendrix. On Sept. 21, 1946 Twilia and her beloved cousin Joy shared a double wedding, in Fort Scott, KS. to which Twilia married the love of her life, Gerald P. Moore, who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2008...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Larry Ballou Sr., who left this world on July 26, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri of the age of 84. Born on February 4, 1941, to Charlie and Delores (Monroe) Ballou in Fort Scott, Kansas. Larry's journey through life was nothing short of remarkable. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends he loved so dearly. ...

Jerry Richard Brasher, 82, Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, KS.  Jerry was born on May 15, 1943, in Jerico Springs, MO, to Richard and Rosa Grace (Beydler) Brasher.       Jerry grew up in Vernon and Cedar Counties and graduated from Sheldon High School, Class of 1961.  He served in the United States Navy for a time aboard the U.S.S. ...

Hazel Marie Gulliford, age 99, a resident of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Moore Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born on January 11, 1926, in Garland, Kansas, the daughter of Charley and Viva (Clyburn) Bley. She attended school in Bronaugh, Missouri and after graduation, Pittsburg State College. She married V. H. Gulliford on April 30, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2016...

James (Jim) Collins, 87 of Georgetown, Texas, died on July 15, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 4, 1938 to James (Jim) and Juno Collins and graduated from Nevada High School, PSU, and UMKC. On August 14, 1965 he married Janis Barnes in Brenham, Texas...

Robert R. Boyle, age 81, passed away at his home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Robert was born on June 23, 1944, to Ralph C. Boyle and Nancy M. (Selby) Boyle in Sioux City, Iowa. He was the oldest of three children, with younger brothers Jim Boyle and Harry Boyle. In 1950, the Boyle family moved to rural Vernon County to set roots on the family farm...

George William Lolley, Jr, age 66, of Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. George was born September 29, 1958 in Nevada, MO to George William Lolley, Sr and Mary Ann (Sprenkle) Lolley. He married Annabelle Cabangan on January 6, 1980 and she survives of the home...

J.W. “Jay” Fryrear, 97, of Nevada, MO, passed away at home on July 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.   Jay was born January 22, 1928, in Johnson County, MO. He spent much of his early and young adult years in Oklahoma. After high school graduation, Jay worked in the Texas oil fields before enlisting in the U.S. ...

On July 13, Anna Lee Walker passed away peacefully at Renaissance assisted living in Stillwater, OK. Anna Lee was born on November 17, 1932, to Gentry and Dora Steincross in Harwood, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years, Robert "Bob" Walker. Her sister, Jeannine Fisher and her brother Dub Steincross...

Sandra Dee “Sandy” Hacker, 80, of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be buried alongside her beloved husband, Richard Dean “Dick” Hacker, at the City Cemetery in El Dorado Springs, MO. A memorial service celebrating Sandy’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with visitation at 12:00pm at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, MO...

Martin Lee Hallam, 62, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center, following mental health problems and long-term medical issues.  Marty was born on February 1, 1963, in Camdenton, IL to Patricia Ann Hallam and Claude Hallam.  ...

Debra Denise Boyer, born on August 1, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Independence, MO. She was a beloved mother, cherished sister, and a dedicated friend who brough joy to those around her. Debra had a successful career as a pharmacy technician for many years, where she was known for her compassionate nature and her unwavering commitment to her work. ...

Phyllis Caldwell, 80, of Sheldon, Missouri, passed away on July 3, 2025. Her story began on May 21, 1945, in Cincinnati Ohio, where she was born to the late Charles and Lucille (Sowers) Workman. Phyllis was one of 14 children and grew up in New Richmond, Ohio, in a lively, full, and loving home. She later moved to Florida to begin a new chapter of her life, eventually settling in Sheldon, where she continued her life story...

Floyd Donald Stepp, 84, of Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Medicalodges, Nevada, following a brief illness.  Floyd was born on February 16, 1941, in Rural Helm, California to Robert and Agnes Stepp.  He was married to Barbara Bishop on April 28, 1984, in Aurora, Colorado.  She preceded him in death on April 19, 2016...

April 24, 1952 — June 20, 2025 Esther Irene Thurman age 73 of Rich Hill, Mo passed away peacefully at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo Esther was born at home in Hume, Mo on April 24, 1952 to Ephraim (EW.) Wonnel Hess and Hallie Maxine Marksberry...

Gary Lee Ogle, 87, of Afton, Oklahoma, formerly of Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  Gary was born on June 26, 1937, in Green City, Missouri, to Lester Lofton Ogle and Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle...

Mary Lou (McBride) Leer, 83, Nevada, MO, came into this world on January 26, 1942 and entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was surrounded by her two daughters and her fur-babies. Mary Lou was born in Ventura, California to Ray Hodges “Cowboy” and Thadrel Jewell (Brown) McBride. ...

Darlene (Holland) Doolin, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2025, at Medicalodges Nevada, MO where she resided as a resident for the past three years.        Darlene was the daughter of Paul and Nora Alline (Beshore) Holland and was born in her home in Nevada, MO on December 6, 1936.  She shared this home with her older sister, Pauline Geyer and two younger brothers, Charles and Paul Holland. ...

Vicki Louise Yokley, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on July 1, 2025, in Nevada, Missouri.   Born on August 18, 1953, in Arthur, Nebraska, Vicki spent most of her life in Nevada, Missouri, where she built a loving home and lasting friendships. On January 17, 1976, she married the love of her life, Alvin Yokley, and together they shared nearly five decades of love, laughter, and family...

Ruth Marcella (Smith) Miller, age 77, of Nevada, MO, passed away June 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Georgia Smith.   Ruth spent her childhood with her 8 siblings, Christina, Floyd, Richard, Bobby, Billy, Kenny, Lois, and Johnny. ...

Jerome Paul “Jerry” Curry was born on August 18, 1939, to Gulledge Eustus and Christine Mary (née Martin) Curry in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace on June 26, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, at age 85.   Jerry was a beloved brother, father, husband, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and cherished friends...

Maynard Dean Browning, 88, was embraced in the loving arms of the Lord on June 30, 2025.  Born on February 5, 1937 in Louisiana, MO, Maynard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife, Beverly, his daughters, Debbie and Brenda, son-in laws Bryan and Paul, and grandchildren, Joshua, Katie, Logan, and Jack. ...

Beth Adele Hutchison, age 70, of El Dorado Springs passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada with family at her side.  Beth was born on February 26, 1955 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Charles R. Brigaman and Joan A. (Feight) Brigaman.  She was one of three daughters...

Carol June Smith, 86 of Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home in Nevada. June was born on June 28, 1939 in Moundville, MO to Joseph Clinton and Edith Mae (Blackwell) Gillespie. On June 12, 1959 she was married to Obie A. Smith and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2003...

Perla “Sue” Lutes, 80, Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Medicalodges in Nevada. Sue was born June 26, 1944, the daughter of Emmons and Theda (Starr) Philbrick. Sue was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1962. ...

Shirley Irene (Goddard) Winter, 84, Richards, MO, passed away on  June 18, 2025 at Medicalodge of Fort Scott.  She was born on September 17, 1940, near Eve, MO to Leslie and Maud (Brouhard) Goddard.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Joe Winter, in 1960 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2023...

Sandra Kay Carter, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.   Sandra was born in Joplin, MO, to Loyal Clark and Nell Catherine (Carl) Covington.  On May 13, 1961, she married Jim Carter in Stockton, MO.  He survives of the home...

Our beloved husband, dad and grandpa Harold Dean Boehs was born on May 28, 1947, to Wilmer and Martha (Schmidt) Boehs in Montezuma, KS.  He passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the result of a bicycle accident.        Harold grew up in Goltry, Oklahoma, where he attended most of his school years. ...

Windfred Allen DeMott, age 84, resident of Bronaugh, Missouri, died Saturday June 7, 2025, at the home. He was born September 15, 1940, in Mound City, Kansas and his parents were Clyde Vernon DeMott and Alice Rosemond (Jackman) DeMott. He attended Mound City High School. ...

George Carl Bellach, 81, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Nevada  Regional Medical Center.  George was born on March 3, 1944, in Prairie City, MO to Henry Paul and Elizabeth Marie (Schenker) Bellach.  He married Linda Jo Bowers on September 4, 1965, and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2017...

Lisa Leanne Owens Witten passed away in Portland, Oregon on June 5, 2025 with her husband Freddie and daughter Alex by her side. Lisa was born in Nevada, MO on May 10, 1965. The daughter of Linda Baker Owens and Don Owens. She graduated from Nevada High School. Attended Fort Scott Community College and became a Cosmetologist. She worked for the State supporting Down Syndrome First Steps, and at the Nevada State Hospital. Later in life she received a degree as an Esthetician in Oregon...

Mary Ann (Fleener) Davis, 78,  passed away on June 9, 2025 at Truman Health Care in Lamar, MO.  She was born in Virgil City, MO on October 12, 1946, to Kenneth Marvin Fleener and Grace Catherine (Ketterman) Fleener. Mary was the fifth of eight children.   On March 19,...

Clyde William “Bill” Hickman, Jr., 86, Deerfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Bill was born March 9, 1939 in Sheldon, MO, the son of Clyde & Lydia Louise (Tyree) Hickman. He married Argie Faye Shields on March 15, 1958 and she survives of the home...