Obituaries from June 2017

Lucille Ruth (Bryant, Needham) Reagan joined her Savior Jesus Christ on May 27, she was 95. She was born June 22, 1921, in Sheldon, to Clarence Leroy Bryant and Mabell Ruth (Harris) Bryant. After graduation from Sheldon High School as a member of a class of 12 students, Lucille moved with her family to Eugene, Oregon, where she earned a degree in Business Education (‘45) and an MBA (‘48) from the University of Oregon...

Terry Wayne Caldwell, 66, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, June 3, at his home. Terry was born May 1, 1951, in Nevada, MO to Elton Earl and Ellen (Short) Caldwell. On July 18, 1970, he was united in marriage to Paula Sue “Susie” (Adams) and she preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 2013...

Glenda C. Perkins, 79, formerly of Nevada, died on Sunday, June 4, in Liberty, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Antioch Cemetery, Nevada. Services are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Betty Lee Spratt, age 94, of Nevada, died Friday, June 2, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. She was born April 22, 1923, to Ray Edwin and Laura Jane Hamilton Bainter in Liberal, Mo. Betty, one of six children, grew up in Liberal where she graduated from high school. ...

John Hayden Morgan, aged 83 of Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, in Nevada. He was born Nov. 7, 1933, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Otho Elmer and Argie Isophine (Nelson) Morgan. He graduated from high school at New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, N.M., in 1951. He continued his education at West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas, graduating in 1955. While in college he met Jennie Bess George, whom he married in 1953...

A celebration of life for Beverly Mae Bennett, 78, Lawrence, Kan., will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 10, at 1013 E. 1256 Rd, in Lawrence, Kan. She was born Dec. 19, 1938, to Roy Gerald and Wanda R. (Dayton) Bennett in Gooding, Ida. She spent most of her childhood in Four Lakes, Wash., and graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, Wash...

William Don Stockstill, the first child of Wilbern and Velma Marie (Eggleson) Stockstill, was born Jan. 22, 1929, on the family farm located approximately three miles southwest of Filly, Mo. He passed from this life on June 8. On Aug. 19, 1945, he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at the Missionary Baptist Church in Pacetown, Cedar County, Mo...

Dorothy L. Winters, age 83, formerly of Nevada, passed away Thursday, June 8, at Wes-Vue Nursing Facility in West Plains, Mo., following several years of ill health. Dorothy was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Bates County, Mo., to Clarence and Edna Mitts. She married John Rex Winters on March 23, 1949, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2008...

Walter “Jake” James Kenney, age 57, of Walker, was suddenly taken from us on June 3. Walt was born in Minnesota on April 18, 1960, to Oliver and Anne Kenney. Walt’s pride and joy were his kids, grandkids and his motorcycle. He enjoyed scenic bike rides with his good friend Tommy and relaxing on the porch swing drinking tea, especially during thunderstorms...

James Ronnie Haddan, 70, of Nevada, passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fla., on Thursday, June 8. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Mr. Haddan was born on April 30, 1947, in Panama City Beach, Fla., to the late James Clarence Haddan and Hattie Ruth Davis Haddan. ...

Marjorie Jean (Baker) Spencer, 91, Nevada, passed away on Monday, June 12, at her home in Nevada surrounded by her loved ones. Marjorie, one of 13 children, was born July 20, 1925, in Nevada, to James Otis and Bertha Rachel (Love) Baker. On Nov. 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to Vern Erwin Spencer in Nevada and to this union, three children were born. Vern preceded her in death on July 18, 2006...

Dora Jane (Parks) McWherter, 93, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 11, at her home in Nevada. Dora was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Larkenburg, Kan., to Glenn Berry and Marie Elizabeth “Clinton” Parks. On June 13, 1942, she was united in marriage to Richard William “Mac” McWherter Sr. in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1975...

Lester I. Thornton, 92, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, following a brief illness. Lester was born October 17, 1924, in Ocie, Mo., to Ruic Harve and Smitha Jane “Jennie” (Braly) Thornton. On June 4, 1946, Lester was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Gray on the lawn of The Wayside, the Gray Family home in the Ellis Community and she survives of the home...

Edward Lee Hallam, 36, Nevada, died Wednesday, June 14, in Nevada. Additional family and service information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada at a later time.

Victoria Marie Fleming, 75, Nevada, passed away on Friday, June 16, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, following a brief illness. Marie was born March 15, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Dale Glen and Alma Mable (Herring) Merritt. On May 28, 1961, she married Jerry D. Fleming in Nevada and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2005...

Edward Lee Hallam, 36, Nevada, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 14, in Nevada. Edward was born April 17, 1981, in Nevada to Martin Lee and Kathy Jo (Ogden) Hallam. Edward was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School. Following high school, Edward worked as a laborer in the construction and tire business. ...

Betty Lou Smith, 84, Nevada, died Sunday, June 18, at her home in Nevada. Betty was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Adelbert H. and Leona (Eastman) Fields. On May 14, 1983, she was united in marriage to William F. Smith in Las Vegas, Nev., and he preceded her in death...

Larry Dean Heitz, age 73, resident of Bronaugh, Mo., died Saturday, June 17, at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of John and Juanita Copeland Heitz. He graduated from Bronaugh High School with the class of 1962. He served in the U.S. ...

Robert Gene Lawson, 59, Sheldon, died Tuesday, June 20, at his home in Sheldon. Robert was born May 30, 1958, in Clinton, Mo., to Cleo and Diana (Bibee) Lawson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Jerod Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home...

Brittany Nicole Henderson, 25, Nevada, died Saturday, June 17, at her home in Nevada. Brittany was born to Donald and Marsha Burris on June 23, 1991, in El Dorado Springs. Brittany met Bradley Henderson and they were married May 12, 2015. Survivors include her husband Brad; one son, Dewey Foster, Jr.; one daughter, Gabrielle Foster; one stepdaughter, Delilah Henderson; one stepson, Nick Henderson; one sister, Kayla Burris; two nieces; one nephew; her maternal grandmother, Delera Vinson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.. ...

Eula “Faye” Hester, 96, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Faye was born July 22, 1920, in Nevada to Watson Henry and Lettie Mae (Hunter) Shumaker. She was united in marriage to Daniel “Pete” Hester and he preceded her in death...

Robert Gene Lawson, 59, Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, at his home in Sheldon. Robert was born May 30, 1958, in Clinton, to Cleo and Diana (Bybee) Lawson. Robert was raised in Clinton and attended school there. He was a member of The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Boilermakers Local No. ...

Fern Elizabeth Watts, 93, Nevada, passed from this life on June 23, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Fern was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Rushmore, Minn., to Daniel I. and Jeanetta Rose (Druger) VanHorsen. On Nov. 7, 1942, she married Cletus Gale Watts in Worthington, Minn., and he preceded her in death in March of 2000...

Susanne Martin Burks, a 1948 Nevada High School graduate, died on June 15, at age 87, in Parkland, Fla. Her son, Dr. Randy Burks of Parkland, Fla.; daughter, Julie Forbes of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild survive her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Madalyn Ewing Martin; and step-father, Dr. Forrest L. Martin, of Nevada; and by her husband of 56 years, William F. “Bill” Burks, also a 1948 graduate...

Mary Ann Hastings, age 86, a former resident of rural Bronaugh and more recently of Nevada, passed away early Saturday, June 24, at the Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. She was born May 24, 1931, in Chicopee, Kan., the daughter of Edward and Lula Mae Curnutt Stumfoll. ...

Carl Edward Hicks, 71, Kansas City, Mo. (formerly of Schell City), died Sunday, June 25, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City. He was born Dec. 1, 1945, in Schell City to Charles Arthur and Helen (Fischer) Hicks. On Jan. 27, 1998, he was united in marriage to Stella Hale of Sedalia, Mo., and she survives of the home...