Stories from Thursday, March 11, 2021

Melvin Ray Foley Jr., Butler, passed in peace on March 3, 2021, at the age of 72.  Melvin was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Lexington, Mo., the son of Melvin Ray Foley and Mary Cornelius (Moppin) Myers. Melvin is survived by his adoring wife, Stephanie (Dawson), who was the love of his life for 30 years. ...

Shirley Lee Bass, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Shirley was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Vernon County, Mo., to Roy Lee and Dortha (Pope) Ramsey who proceeded her in death. She was one of five children. Shirley served in the United States Navy in her early life and worked at The Nevada State Hospital in her adult life...

Galen T. Gazaway, 77, El Dorado Springs, Mo., died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs. Additional family and service information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...