Obituaries from April 2015

Deborah Yvonne Ledbetter, 54, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Lamar. She was born Feb. 9, 1961, Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Raymond Lloyd and Wanda Yvonne (Allen) Foster, both of whom survive. On July 8, 1998, she was united in marriage to Jon Patrick Ledbetter...

Robert James Tough, 87, of Metz, Mo., passed from this life Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab, in Nevada. He was born Sept. 20, 1927, in Metz, the son of Roy Marvin and Ruth Helen (Walker) Tough. On Aug. 23, 1952, he was united in marriage to Freda Mae (Hoover) Tough and she survives of the home. Their union was blessed with two children, a son and a daughter...

Lester Lee Remington, 66, of Chetopa, and formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born July 29, 1948, in Oswego, Kan., to Irl L. and Wilda M. (Riddle) Remington. Lester graduated from Nevada High School in 1966 and later attended the University of Tulsa...

Joyce "Joy" E. Kimbrough, 89, Nevada, died March 31, 2015, at Spring River Christian Village, following a short illness. Joy was born Jan. 11, 1926, in Neosho, and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at Cudahay cheese for more than 15 years and was a homemaker. She loved to garden, dance, animals and spending time with her family...

John Lynn McFarland was born Jan. 30, 1946, in Nevada, Vernon County, Mo., the youngest of five children born to Tom and Audra McFarland. John grew up on the family farm just outside of Moundville. He attended school at Moundville for the early years then attended school at Bronaugh. He graduated in 1964...

Larry Gordon Ewing, 72, of Branson, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life April 2, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Nevada, the son of C. Gordon and Glessie Lorene (Peak) Ewing. Both parents preceded him in death. On July 1, 1967, he was united in marriage to Judy Lorraine Flynn and together they became the parents of two daughters...

Johnnie Lee Wolfe, 66, of Raymore, Mo., passed away April 3, 2015. John was born May 5, 1948, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Earl (Bud) and Virginia L. Garfield Wolfe. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Earl Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. ...

Elmer W. Phillips, 90, of Raytown, Mo., passed away April 5, 2015.
 Bill was a proud member of the U.S. Army and was a World War II Army veteran and a devoted family man.
He was a Deputy Sheriff, in Nevada, in 1959 and 1960. Bill was very proud of his time spent as a law enforcement officer and of his military service. 
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Claude Everette Barnes, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, following a brief illness. Claude was born on Aug. 4, 1924, in Irwin, Mo., to Virgil Barnes and Alice (Little) Barnes. He was united in marriage to Opal I. Jones in January of 1942 and to this union their two daughters were born. Opal preceded him in death in 1973. In November of 1979 Claude married Yvonne Midge Janes and she also preceded him in death in 2012...

Peggy Lou Headley, 87, of Republic, Mo., passed from this life Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Cox Health Systems South, in Springfield. She was born May 11, 1927, in Bronaugh, the daughter of Ralph (Hike) and Goldie Mae (Greene) Daugherty. After attending school in Bronaugh, Peggy spent 29 years employed at F.W. ...

Leland King (Red) Weber, 72, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life Sunday, April 12, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 23, 1943, in Nevada, the son of George Irl and Nellie Mae (Schneider) Weber. On Aug. 6, 1977, he was united in marriage to Sherry Marie Hand and together they became the parents of a son and daughter...

Shirley Jean Earp, 44, Lamar, Mo., formerly of Nevada, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at her home in Lamar, following a lengthy illness. Shirley was born Dec. 11, 1970, in Nevada, Mo., to James Gustaford and Dolly Rosella (Toefer) Buckner. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with Pastor Jack Slade officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada...

Ellen Eda Mabry, 89, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Moore Cemetery, in Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Vernon County People for Pets in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada...

Shirley Jean Earp, 44, Lamar, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at her home in Lamar, following a lengthy illness. Shirley was born Dec. 11, 1970, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of James Gustaford and Dolly Rosella (Toepfer) Buckner. She was united in marriage to John Earp and he survives in Lamar...

Joe Roger Hagan, 69, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Monday, April 13, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House, in Kansas City, Mo. He was born June 24, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of Barnie Joe and Darlene (Turner) Hagan. On July 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to Emma (Miller) Hagan in Tacoma Park, Md., and she survives of the home...

Helen was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, April 15, at the age of 89. She was born on Aug. 3, 1925, near Sheldon, Mo., to Glen Burley Faith and Stella Fay Clinkenbeard Faith. Sheldon is where she grew up and excelled as a student. Helen worked in her mother's restaurant where she learned excellent cooking and serving skills. ...

Frank Paul Merenghi passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James where he was a resident for the past three years. He was the publisher of the Nevada Daily Mail from 1968 to 1972. Frank was born in Newark, N.J., in 1923, to Frank Louis and Denata Ella (Georgio) Merenghi. He graduated from Newark's Central High School before joining the U.S. Army in 1943...

Gladys Voleta "Val" Everly, 73, formerly of Sheldon, Mo., passed from this life Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her home in Lathrop. She was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Salem, Mo., the daughter of Winfred B. and Volante Devear (Davis) Stagner. On Feb. 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Dewayne Edwin Everly and he survives of the home...

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Rives, 26, of Lamar, Mo., died Friday April 17, 2015, in an automobile accident. Tommy was born July 27, 1988, at Kinsley, Kan., to Clark and Teraysa (Henderson) Rives. Tommy graduated Harrison, Ark., High School in 2007 and worked as a diesel mechanic for KRD Trucking. He loved hiking and fishing and enjoyed hunting for morel mushrooms in the spring. He was engaged to be married to the love of his life...

Brent Allen Mogan, 34, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2015. Brent was born Aug. 4, 1980, to Michael and Doris Mogan in Independence, Mo. Brent moved to El Dorado Springs in 1988, graduating from El Dorado Springs High School in 1999. Many lifelong friends were made. He loved to cook, detail cars, and was a computer wiz. He loved to spend time with his son, Carter, and his faithful Great Dane, "Tyson."...

Carole Marie Niles, 46, of Moundville, Mo., passed on to be with the Lord on April 19, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 23, 1968, in Maywood, Calif., the daughter of Ronald Eugene and Mildred Janette (Burris) Niles. Carol attended school in California, then moved as a teenager to Galena, Mo. ...

Martha Florence Radspinner, 95, of Laquey, Mo., formerly of the Nevada and El Dorado Springs areas passed from this life Thursday, April 23, 2015, at her home. She was born May 27, 1919, in Kansas City, the daughter of Walter Brutle and Lucy Jane (Owens) Evans...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada Police concluded an investigation of a felony theft case from a local business located in the 2200 block of East Lincoln Avenue. Police received a report during the early morning hours of April 15 that suspicious activity was occurring on the property. ...

Susan Lane Callahan passed away April 20, 2015. Susan was a long-time resident of Nevada and faculty member at Cottey College, where she had taught mathematics since 1980. Susan was born in Kansas City, Mo., and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla). ...

Ellen Eda Mabry, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Ellen was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Nevada, to Talmadge Dewitt and Eda Ethel (Lockwood) Crawford. She was united in marriage to Thomas Max Mabry on Sept. 24, 1954, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death in 1993...

Charles "Chuck" Miller, of Sheldon, Mo., born July 29, 1934, in rural Jerico Springs, Mo., passed away at Landmark Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the age of 80 years old. Chuck was born to Walter James and Minnie Belle ( Sharron) Miller. Chuck graduated from Liberal High School in 1952. ...

John William Chadd Jr., Milo, Mo., passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his home in Milo, following a lengthy illness. John was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Nevada, Mo., to John W. and Margaret Jane (Baker) Chadd. On Feb. 3, 1978, he was united in marriage to Toni M. Fanning, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Esther Irene (Lyon) Haines, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2015, following a short illness. She was born June 21, 1928, in Frankfort, Kan., the daughter of Chester Leo and Esther Mable (Allen) Strifler. She was united in marriage to Stanly Lee Lyon on Dec. ...

Sherrial Mae Skillman, 60, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada...

Dora Jane Garrett, 73, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life Monday, April 27, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, in Lamar. She was born April 21, 1942, in Yakima, Wash., the daughter of Everett Earnest and Anna Mary (Atherton) Wood. At the age of six, Dora along with her family, moved to Missouri to be near family. ...

Sherrial Mae Skillman, 60, Nevada, Mo., went to be with our heavenly Father on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab, in Nevada. She was born June 19, 1954, in Nevada, the daughter of Joe Stanley and Shirley Ann (Klotz) Vincent. She was united in marriage to Joe Skillman on Jan. 26, 1985, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

William Paul Spaur, 64, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, April 27, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home...

Jack L. Baines Sr., 74, of Nevada, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, at Medicalodge nursing home after a lengthy illness. Jack was born to Orlena and Charlie Baines on May 17, 1941. Before his health started failing him, Jack loved working on cars, he loved the outdoors, he loved hunting and fishing...