Stories from Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Carl Edward Benson, 97 of Schell City, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Carl was born on Feb. 1, 1923, in Turlock, Calif., the eldest son of Carl and Sophia Benson. He grew up on a farm where they raised dairy cattle, peaches, and almonds. ...

Matthew S. McIntosh, 42, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Caney, Kan. He was born on July 24, 1978. The family wishes to remember Matt before his illness, in hopes it will help others struggling with addiction. Matt was known for his wit and charisma. ...

Dustin Lee Conner, 48, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Dustin was born on Dec. 29, 1971, in Barton County memorial hospital in Lamar, Mo., to Donnie and Roberta (Banes) Conner of Sheldon, Mo. ...

Janet Kay Payne, 68, Nevada, Mo., died on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Janet was born April 25, 1952, in Moberly, Mo., to Lester and Leona (Buhler) Thomas. A private committal will be in the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan. No services planned...

Sonja Kay Holsti-Wells, 73, of Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at her home in Nevada, Mo. Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. Additional information will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home...

Jackie Jo Spurgeon, 44, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., unexpectedly passed away at NRMC in the early morning on Nov. 29, 2020. Jackie was born Aug. 11, 1976, in Nevada, Mo., to parents Joanne Smith Hendricks and Jack Hendricks. Jackie attended El Dorado Springs School...