Obituaries

Betty Jo Eador, 86, of Nevada, Missouri, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday March 23, 2025. Betty and her twin brother Frank were born to William and Berniece Longfield in Denver, Colorado in 1939. The family moved to Harwood, Missouri when she was 10 years old where she attended school. She graduated from Walker High School in 1958. She married Bob Eador of Nevada Missouri in 1961...

Joyce Elaine Miller, 75, of Nevada passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her side following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 22, 1949 in Bolivar, MO to James Burl and Edna Mae (Hembree) Manes. Joyce was married to Milton R. Larimore and from this marriage their two children were born. She was later married to Richard Miller and he preceded her in death...

Debra Sharon Metcalf, 71, Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025.   Debbie was born on December 26, 1953, in Nevada, MO, to Clifford and Josephine (DeWitt) Scotten.  She married the love of her life,  Michael Eugene Metcalf, on May 5, 1978 and they had 2 daughters...

Valera Marguerite Matthews, of Sheldon, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 80.        Valera was born May 30, 1944, in Long Beach, CA to Lewis Albert and Iris Berdena (Lay) Stinson. She graduated from high school in Cole Camp, MO in 1962. ...

George Wagner “Dub” Steincross passed away on March 14, 2025 in Kansas City, MO after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born in Harwood, MO on March 11, 1939. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southern Seminary.  He was a devoted husband of 62 years to Joy, an amazing father to Kip (wife Susan) and Kevin (partner Ron), a loving Grandub to Julia and Emma, an adored son of Gentry and Dora, a beloved brother of Jeannine, Anna Lee and Mazie, and valued family member to many Steincrosses.. ...

Charles Dean “Chuck” Dahmer, 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri.  Chuck was born on April 12, 1945 at the family home in Milo, the son of M.L. and Grace (Skinner) Dahmer.  On August 31, 1968 he was united in marriage to Barbara Rae (Defreese) Dahmer in Sheldon.  She survives of the home...

Brenda Kay Hoselton, 72 of Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness.  Brenda was born on October 12, 1952 in Nevada to Herbert Guy Riggs, Jr and Betty Ann (Overton) Riggs.  She was married on January 11, 1974 in Nevada to Herman Webb Hoselton and he survives of the home.  Brenda was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1971.  She worked at the Nevada Medical Clinic and for Nevada TV Cable for a number of years,  then as a teachers aid for the Nevada schools before becoming a daycare provider in 1996 which she operated until her retirement in 2014. ...

Geraldine Mae Cullison, 95, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.  Gerri was born August 15, 1929 in Pontiac, MI to Thomas G. and Mamie (Phillips) McWilliams.       Gerri, who lived most of her life in Bronaugh, attended Bronaugh High School graduating with the Class of 1947. She worked at Nevada State Hospital for 23 years. Gerri had a love for growing flowers and gardening...

Randall Edward Kiger, 65, of Nevada, MO, passed away on March 13th, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City surrounded by family.  He was born on May 6, 1959, in Nevada, MO, to Virginia Steele and Francis “Duck” Kiger.     After graduating high school, Randy proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he dedicated his career before retiring. ...

John Edward Brockman, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Nevada on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Missouri with his children by his side. John was born on October 21, 1944 to Otto and Lena (Neighbors) Brockman in Council Bluffs, Iowa.         John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sharon Kay Aldredge, on June 29, 1963 and to this union three children were born. John loved his family with all of his heart and soul. ...

 Our brother in Christ has gone to be with our Lord and the rest of the Loudermilk family.   Gary Lee Loudermilk, 77, Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.  Gary was born on April 2, 1947, to Luther Claude and Elizabeth (James) Loudermilk in Buffalo, MO.    He was married to Ann Venae Keiser and she survives of the home. ...

Clark Edward (Ed) Fancher, 92, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Ed was born July 8, 1932 in Osage County, Oklahoma to Clark L. and Gertrude Toppins Fancher. He married Norma Jean Boyles in 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada...

Barbara Jean “Jeannie” Hirschman, 69, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday March 7, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born on September 24, 1955 in Pilot Grove, Missouri to Richard Joseph Schuster and Mary Helen Imhoff Schuster. She was married December 1, 1973 in Nevada, Missouri to Wayne Fryer and he preceded her in death on January 19, 1974. On February 14, 1976 she married Tom Hirschman in Nevada, Missouri and he survives of the home...

Janet Janneen McIntosh, 75, of rural Nevada, MO, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1949, in Nevada, MO. Janet graduated from Nevada High School in 1967 and on June 30, 1968, Janet married the love of her life, Donald “Donnie” Warren McIntosh, in Nevada, MO. Though they never had biological children, their hearts and home were always open to their nieces and nephews, who fondly remember Janet’s kindness, guidance, and steady presence...

Jack Wayne Caparoon, Jr., age 86, Sheldon, MO passed from this life on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home in Sheldon. Jack was born October 24, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Jack Wayne and Evelyn Ruth (Jamison) Caparoon. In 1969 he was united in marriage to Janice Gaylene Payton in San Diego, CA and she survives of the home...

Leta Lucille Dicks Bloesser, 90, of rural Walker, MO went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. Leta was born in Nevada, MO, on December 13, 1934,  the daughter of Harry C. and Ida (Horning) Dicks of Walker. On April 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Ralph Thomas Bloesser at Berea Christian Church in the Ketterman area of  rural Vernon County, MO.  To this union two daughters were born...

Billy Joe Perry, 96, Nevada, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Bungalows in Nevada. Born on October 15, 1928, in Horton, Missouri, Bill was the son of Joseph and Marie (Grove) Perry. He attended Horton Grade School and graduated from College High School in Pittsburg, Kansas. He completed one year of higher education at Pitt State University...

Lisa Reneè Handly Stewart, age 66, of Independence,  Mo., formally of Metz , Mo., passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, Mo., following a brief illness. Lisa was born on December 22nd, 1958 in Metz, Missouri to Thomas "Buddy" Handly and Rosalie Moore...

Danny LaVerne Eaton, 74, Walker, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Danny was born Oct. 26 1950 to Ira and Dorothy Eaton in Nevada, MO. In 1954 their family moved to Montana and moved again to Modesto CA in 1957, where he developed his love for sports and began rooting for many LA teams such as the Dodgers, Lakers and the Rams. ...

Pamela Fay Brown, 76, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kanas City, MO. Pam was born January 30, 1949 in Bronaugh, MO to Calvin Earl and Wilma Allene (Hope) Foster.         Pam was raised in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1967. ...

On Friday, February 14th, Kevan Loving’s life came to a close. After bravely battling cancer for several years, it finally became more than his body could endure. Friends and family will miss him dearly. We have fond memories of his high school and college days playing football, of family holidays full of laughter and love, and a lifetime of treasured memories. ...

Jeffrey Rex Byergo, 67, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home in Bronaugh. Rex was born September 1, 1957 in Maryville, MO to Forrest Emmet and Mary Louise (Mayes) Byergo. He married Ellen E. Klaassen in 1991. Rex was raised in Barnard, MO. ...

Jeaneen Dukes Long, age 85, of Nevada, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home in Nevada. She was born August 23, 1939, in Nevada, MO, to Ira and Leota (Reading) Dukes. She married the love of her life Ted Long on May 27, 1957, in Nevada.        Jeaneen lived in Nevada all of her life and graduated from Nevada High School in 1957. ...

Debbi Kay Beerman, 66, of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully in her home on February 12, 2025, surrounded by family and the love of her life.   Born on January 21, 1959, in Horton, MO, to Robert W. Hymer and Delphia I. Hesser, Debbi’s life was one of love, devotion, and cherished family moments...

Robert Eugene “Butch” Uerkwitz, 93, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Butch was born November 26, 1931 in Morris, IL to Roy and Dorothy (Patton) Uerkwitz. He married Pauline Ada Webb on May 7, 1967 in Morris, IL and she survives of the home...

Curtis Wayne Cavanaugh, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Nevada, MO.  Curtis was born December 16, 1939, in his home near Sheldon to Clayton and Helen (Doolin) Cavanaugh.   He married Willie Mae (Dice) Nickel on February 7, 1986, and she survives of the home...

Delinda Renee Johnson, 51, of Nevada, MO went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025.  She was born to Ronald Johnson and Carol Lowry on September 18, 1973.   She was preceded in death by her father and her beloved Curtis Wilson.     Survivors include her three children, Zachary O’Bryan, Carolina O’Bryan, and Spencer O’Bryan, all of Ft. ...

Tommy Eugene Reed was born May 7, 1939 to Albert L. Reed and Geraldine (Page) Reed in rural Rich Hill Mo. He started his school education in Metz Mo and graduated in 1957. After a courageous battle with cancer over the past 3 ½ years, he passed from this life on February 5, 2025, at Kansas University Medical Center at age 85. ...

Hazle Marie Green, 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.  Hazle was born on October 16, 1931, in Eldorado Springs, MO to Tommy and Hattie (Horning) Austin.  She was married to Oscar Reedy and he preceded her in death in 1967.  She was later married to Pat Green and he also preceded her in death.  Hazle was raised in Vernon County and graduated from Walker High School in 1950.  She worked at various places in Nevada including Key Work Clothes and the Nevada City Hospital. . ...

Stephanie Karen (Jennings) Crabtree, 46, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Nevada, Missouri after an automobile accident, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Stephanie was born January 19, 1979, in Neosho, Missouri, to the late Stephen Jennings and Karen (Utter) Jennings. ...

Marty Wayne Caldwell, 53, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025,at Westgate Skilled Facility in Joplin, MO, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.      Marty was born on February 21, 1971, in Rolla, Missouri, to Terry and Susie Caldwell. ...

Sharon Sue Dipman, 75, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home in Sheldon surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon was born on July 28, 1949, in Sheldon, MO to Robert and Helen (Mann) Conner.  She married William “Bill” J. Dipman, Sr. on December 18, 1967, in Miami, OK.  He preceded her in death on July 23, 1997. ...

Carol Esther Brundridge, 91, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Carol was born April 30, 1933 in Nevada to William F. and Deborah A. (Williamson) Agee.          Carol was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1951. She was a member of the Milo Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang. She also sang for many funerals at Ferry Funeral Home. Carol’s hobbies included bowling and fishing...

Bill Carson Crawford, 78, a lifelong resident of Nevada, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 31, 2025. On Wednesday morning he had entered Medicalodges of Nevada for Hospice care. He had been battling cancer for the past couple of years. His beloved wife of 50 years, Linda Sue (Ellerman) Crawford was at his side. Also leaving behind is his son Nicholas Crawford of the home...

Danna Elizabeth Brooks, 62, Nevada, MO, passed away on February 1, 2025 at her home in Nevada. Danna was born December 15, 1962 in Lamar, MO to Earnest E. and Carol Jean (Waitley) Weeks.          Danna was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. ...

Kayla Lea Mansour, 34, Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home in Bronaugh. Kayla was born September 19, 1990 in Nevada, MO to Claude D. and Deanna L. (Price) Vance. She was united in marriage to Eric Mansour on March 24, 2018 and he survives of the home...

Jacqueline Litten, age 90, died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. Jackie, as she was known to all, was born on July 24, 1934, in Nevada, Missouri, to Leslie L. (Jack) Beshore and Gladys A. Marple. She graduated from Nevada High School and lived in Nevada until 1997 when she and her son Kurtis moved to Webb City, Missouri...

Jackie Barneburg, from Pearland, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at Medicalodges in Butler, Missouri. As a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, she will be missed by the many of us who loved her. She was also a grandmother and great-grandmother...

John A. Lightfoot, 77, Sheldon, Mo passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after a short illness.  He was born September 13, 1947, in Popular Bluff, MO to J.A. Lightfoot and Martha Frances Edwards.  He married Charlene M. Deruchia on November 10, 1973...

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35   "Rest among the angels, dear sister. I will listen for your whispers on the wind."   Phyllis "Jeanie" O'Brien (69) died on Monday, January 20, 2025, born June 1, 1955 of Schell City, MO and resident of Brookdale Rosehill Facility in Shawnee, KS...

Doris LaVerne (Masten) Weatherly McNarie, age 90, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away from this life on January 24, 2025. Doris was born to parents, Arthur and Louisa Mae Masten, on March 18, 1934, the youngest of their eleven children. Doris told her children and grandchildren stories about her happy childhood, including riding a horse to school and seeing her brothers go off to war...

James L. Capps, 81, Moundville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Medicalodges in Nevada. He was born on September 13, 1943 in Miami, Florida to Ralph and Iona (Taylor) Capps.         Jim attended high School at Bronaugh R-7 in Bronaugh, Missouri. ...