Obituaries from January 2016

Ruth Ellen Anderson, 68, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Community Springs Health Care, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., following a lengthy illness. She was born on Dec. 29, 1947, in El Dorado Springs, to John Wesley Tolle and Elva Thedford Tolle. She married Shelby "Andy" Anderson on Dec. 24, 2003, and he survives of the home...

Madlyne N. Hopkins, 103, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 16, 1912, in Horton, Mo., the fourth of nine children born to George S. and Martha Jane (Kimery) Robison. She was married to Adrian Jacob White on Feb. 29, 1928. To this union were born four children: Delores May Harris, Mary Lue Garver, AJ White Jr. and Connie Jo White...

Funeral services for Chester Harry Dirks, 77, will be 10:30 a.m., today, at the Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Mo., with Ministers Bruce Dirks, Deacon Arlin Yost and Kenneth Koehn officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at the Bethany Mennonite Church, in Rich Hill. Burial in Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Rich Hill...

Robert Victor "Bob" Jadlot Jr., 79, Nevada, Mo., died on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at his home in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home...

The service for Irene will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Hill and Son Funeral Home, in Appleton City, Mo. The minister officiating the service will be Pastor Tony Reynolds. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Mo. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Christian Church in Appleton City...

Robert Victor Jadlot Jr., 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at his home, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Bob was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Metz, Mo., to Robert Victor Jadlot Sr. and Mary Ethel (Jamison) Jadlot. On Sept. 2, 1956, he was united in marriage to Anna L. Collins, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Chelsea Alexa Hood, 24, of Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at KU Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kan. She was born July 30, 1991, in Osceola, Mo., the daughter of Cory Eugene Hood and Brenda Gene (Taylor) Pettit both of whom survive. A memorial service for Chelsea Alexa Hood will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. ...

Chelsea Alexa Hood, 24, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Jan. 6, 2016, at KU Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kan. She was born July 30, 1991, in Osceola, Mo., the daughter of Cory Eugene Hood and Brenda Gene (Taylor) Pettit, both of whom survive...

Frieda Lou Pettibon, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at her home in Nevada. Frieda was born on Oct. 4, 1932, in Colon, Mich., to Clarence and Edith Azanka (Merica) Swanson. She was united in marriage to Keith Ray Pettibon on Dec. 23, 1951, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2005...

Karon Kay Tritico, 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Jan. 5, 2016, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Karon was born on Aug. 28, 1940, in Marysville, Kan., to Arthur and Betty Andrews. She was united in marriage to Joseph Tritico of Raytown, Mo., and he preceded her in death...

Judith Rae Potter, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Jan. 9, 2016, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Judith was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Syracuse, Kan., to Lewis Junior and Mary Mae (Shelton) Henderson. On Aug. 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Everett Oden Potter in Eureka, Kan., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 1998...

Retired former Nevada Fire Department Captain, Ernest Hugh Sitz, 75, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at the Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. He served the Nevada and surrounding area as a firefighter for 34 years until his retirement in 1996. ...

Donald Wayne Daggett Sr., 52, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Jan. 14, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 8, 1963, in Nevada, the son of Floyd and Mildred Daggett, both of whom have preceded him in death. "Donnie" as he was known attended school in Nevada graduating with the Class of 1981 where he served as manager of the Nevada Tiger football team. ...

Richard Michael Schultz, 48, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Jan. 15, 2016, at his home in Nevada. Richard was born on Feb. 28, 1967, in Orleans, France, to Stephen R. and Helga A. Schultz. Richard came to Nevada from Joplin, Mo., in 1973. He attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 1985. ...

Joseph Dale Marlow, 93, longtime educator/superintendent in area school districts of Hume, Metz, Bronaugh, and Dadeville, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. He was born May 24, 1922, in Lockwood, Mo., the ninth of 10 children born to the union of Joseph William and Gertie Mabel (Polston) Marlow. Leone and Joe met in Liberal, Mo., and on June 3, 1947, they were united in marriage...

John Nolan Jr., 78, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Breezy Meadow Nursing Home, in Butler, Mo., following a brief illness. John was born on Jan. 10, 1938, in Kansas City, Mo., to Jack and Fern (Fuqua) Nolan. On May 18, 1981, he was united in marriage to Dusti Ann Bradley in El Paso, Texas, and she survives of the home...

Florence Geraldine Warren, 89, of Nevada, Mo., died on Dec. 31, 2015, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab, in Nevada. She was born on June 5, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to Frank George Atherton and Pauline Anna (Friedel) Atherton. A private memorial service is being planned for the spring...

Bonnie Blakely, 68, of Schell City, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at the Schell City Christian Church. Interment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City. Memorials may be made to Schell City Community Betterment or Vernon County Cancer Relief...

Lawrence D. Cole, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab, in Nevada. Lawrence was born on Feb. 24, 1926, in Horton, Mo., to Earl D. and Edyth (Perry) Cole. Lawrence attended Rich Hill High School and graduated with the Class of 1944. ...

Mary Ann Clark, 78, passed away, Jan. 19, 2016, in Nevada, Mo. Mary Ann was born March 29, 1937, in Sheldon, Mo., the daughter of Gordon and Pauline (Borghardt) Hornecker. On June 6, 1958, Mary Ann married Paul Clark the same day they both graduated from the University of Missouri. They shared 57 years of marriage together. Paul survives of the home. She had a lifelong nursing career and was in the first group of nurse practitioners in Missouri...

Margreat Virginia Bolser, 81, Wheatland, Mo., passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Citizen's Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Mo. She was born on Dec. 19, 1934, in Pleasant Hill, Mo., to Francisco Nunez and Mary Ellen (Little) Nunez. She married Larry Glenn Bolser on April 18, 1964, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives of the home...

George Douglas Campbell, 64, Nevada, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada with the Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home...

Bonnie Ann Blakely, 68, of Schell City, MO., the daughter of William Everett and Anna Elizabeth (Hillier) Baile,y was born June 9, 1947, in Nevada, Mo., and entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at home after a lengthy and hard fought battle with cancer...

Barbara Ann Dare, 80, a longtime resident of Uniontown, Kan., now residing at Guest Home Estates, in Fort Scott, Kan., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven early Monday morning, Jan. 25, 2016. She was born Oct. 7, 1935, in Milo, Mo., the daughter of Howard E. ...

George Douglas Campbell, 64, Nevada, Mo., departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, Mo., following a yearlong battle with health issues. Doug was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Lyons, Kan., to George Burris and Viola Ann (Barkow) Campbell. On Aug. 2, 1975, he was united in marriage to Judith G. Flickinger in Pretty Prairie, Kan., and she survives of the home...

Thomas Myer Robinson, infant son of Kurtis Blaine Robinson and Ashley Marie Beeman died, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Children's Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City, Mo. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at Newton Burial Park in Nevada...

Wanda Ruth Gilbert, 84, formerly of Nevada, Mo., departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Elfindale Manor, in Springfield, Mo., following a brief illness. Wanda was born June 11, 1931, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Richard Floyd and Naomi Opal (Roberts) Cross. She was united in marriage to Lee Gilbert on Nov. 26, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2011...

Margarette Louella Harden Kitsmiller, 83, went to be with the Lord from her home on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1932, to John Raymond Harden and Willa Rose Edson Harden. Margarette was born and raised in Walker, Mo., and was a 1950 graduate of Walker High School. ...

Tony Lee Pike, 71, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Jan. 26, 2016, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. He was born Oct. 21, 1944, in Vernon County, the son of Lester DeWitt and Jeanette (Leen) Pike. On Feb. 21, 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay Swan and she survives of the home. Together they were blessed with one son and four daughters...

Barbara Jean Wiseman, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Menorah Medical Center, in Overland Park, Kan., following a lengthy illness. Barbara was born on Sept. 13, 1936, in Victory, Okla., to CJ and Inez (McWatters) Doyle. She was united in marriage 61 years ago to JC Wiseman on May 1, 1954, in Victory, Okla., and he survives of the home...

Betty June Parker, 82, Grandview, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital, in Kansas City, Mo. Betty was born on April 18, 1923, in Schell City, Mo., to Elmer Louis and Pauline Marie (Schultz) Scheurich. She was united in marriage to Daniel DeLos Parker and to this union two children was born...

Sandra Jean Price, 67, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Sandra was born on March 28, 1948, in Nevada, to Claude E. and Opal (Jones) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Ronald Gene Price on Oct. 16, 1971, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Billie Whittaker Vaughn, 85, of Nevada, Mo., passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital, Dublin, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He was born in Nevada, Mo., to Frank Sterling Vaughn and Dexia Asenath Biggs Vaughn on Jan. 10, 1930, and lived most of his life in Nevada, except for the last six years, which were in Columbus, Ohio...