Stories from Monday, July 6, 2020

Edith Carrole “Sissy” Palmer, 77, of Fair Haven, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis. As a cancer survivor, she was one of the strongest, bravest women known by her family. The family believes that her heart was just so full of love that it just wore out. ...

Max Duane Pyle, 78, of rural El Dorado Springs passed away in his home, July 3, 2020, surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born at home on Feb. 14, 1942, in Stockton, Mo., to Ernest and Eunice Pyle. Max grew up in Stockton, graduating from Stockton High School in 1960. ...

Mary Jane Buckner, 85 of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on May 19, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., to Patrick and Kathryn (Sims) Cushing. She was married to Evertt Buckner on May 25, 1968, in Nevada, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Johnnie Dean Long, 64, of Galmey, Mo., died Wednesday July 1, 2020, at his home. Johnnie was born Aug. 4, 1955, the son of John Leonard and Rosalie Marie (McNeece) Long. Military Honors will be held 11 a.m., Monday July 6, at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan., by the U.S. Army Honors Detail...

Over the Fourth of July weekend, many community members were puzzled when a post circulating on social media inaccurately stated there had been a COVID-19 related death in Vernon County. The Vernon County Health Department was quick to respond to this misinformation via their social media page...