Obituaries from June 2021

Thomas (Tom) Murl Cherry Jr., from Tuscumbia, Mo., a former resident of Nevada, passed away following a sudden illness at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach on May 16, with his wife Samantha "Sam" by his bedside. Tom was born April 13, 1953, in Nevada, Mo., to Thomas Murl Cherry and Mildred Archer Cherry...

Jan Ellen Tate, 66, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born April 2, 1955, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Lewis Allen Dare and Virginia Bolinger Dare. Jan was raised on the family farm where she learned to love the land and country living. ...

Bonnie Gean Troll (nee Beasley) died peacefully at home on June 2, 2021. She was 85 years old. Waiting for her in heaven was her beloved husband, Red. They are finally reunited after 65 years of marriage. Bonnie was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Dyersburg, Tenn. ...

Shannon Christopher Meek, 48, Deerfield, Mo., loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Shannon was born Dec. 27, 1972, in Nevada, Mo., to Christopher Eugene and Cathy Jo (Schulz) Meek. He graduated Nevada High School in 1991 and attended Fort Scott Community College where he received his degree as a Registered Nurse. ...

Julia Belle (Miler) Carpenter was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and worked over 20 years at the Nevada State Hospital. She was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly Church...

Billy Gene Rogers, 92, of Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2021. Bill was born Dec. 29, 1928, to James William and Katie Elizabeth (Beard) Rogers, in Lincoln Parrish, La. Growing up in rural Louisiana, Bill helped his father and older brothers raise crops, make their own sorghum from sugarcane grown on the farm and tended livestock...

David Allen Greenlee, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 87. David is survived by his wife, Peggy Greenlee; his son, Lyndon Greenlee and wife Pam; his grandchildren, Jennifer Greenlee and wife Marlene, Chadd Greenlee and wife Krista, Zachary Greenlee and wife Cristin, and Caty Hernandez and husband Anthony; and his 8 great-grandchildren. ...

LaVon Posey (nee Turnbull), 91 of Nevada, Mo., completed her life’s journey and went to the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Lavon was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Monroe City, Mo., to Allyn Gardner and Ula Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. LaVon was the loving and dedicated mother of five still-married children, Daphne (Ron) Barks, Tom (Debbie) Posey, Buff (Ray) Salassa, Kelley (Georgia) Posey, and Chris (Teri) Posey; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews...

Jerry William Burch, 75, was born on Sept. 18, 1945, in Nevada, Mo., to Gladys Jewell (Simmons) Burch and Charles Thomas "Bill" Burch of Harwood, Mo. He passed away from heart failure on June 11, 2021. Jerry spent his early years living on a farm near Harwood. ...

Ralph Jarrott "Jerry" Herren, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home following a short battle with cancer. Jerry was born Sept. 24, 1940, in Dacoma, Okla., to Ralph W, and Leota F. (Fox) Herren. He was united in marriage to Carol Jean Biggs on Dec. 17, 1959, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Donald Edward Chadd Sr., 95, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Rich Hill, MO. Donald was born on March 8, 1926 in Milo, MO to Glenn Jeremiah and Eva Blanch (Slates) Chadd. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the funeral home...

Donald Edward Chadd Sr., 95, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home in Rich Hill, Mo. Donald was born on March 8, 1926 in Milo, Mo., to Glen Jeremiah and Eva Blanch (Slates) Chadd. Don married Gladys Jones and to this marriage four children were born. He later married Morine Klum and she preceded him in death in 2003...

Peggy Sue Greenlee, 85, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 19, at Ferry Funeral Home. A private graveside service will follow at Newton Burial Park in Nevada...

Marinda “Tin” Dahmer, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Additional family and service information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

A Celebration of Life for Dale L. Brockmeyer will be held on Friday, June 18, at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Nevada United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

Helen Audree Lawson, 96, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Graveside services will be held at Newton Burial Park in Nevada at 10 a.m., Friday, June 18. Additional family and service information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada...

Gary Yurk of Columbus, Kan., passed away June 13, 2021, surrounded by his family, friends and furbabies. Gary was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Nevada, Mo., to Lola Mae (Hendrix) and Sam Yurk. Gary graduated Nevada High School in 1965. In the same year he enlisted in the United States Air Force for a 4-year tour. ...

Mary Martha Hissink, 96, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on June 20, 2021, at the Barone Alzheimer Care Center in Nevada, Mo. "Mar" was born July 15, 1924, in Ottumwa to W. Harley McClure and Buena (Hicks) McClure. She married A.W. "Bill" Hissink on April 16, 1950 in Ottumwa. He preceded her in death in April 2012...

Susan Violet Geertsen, 63, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Additional family information and funeral arrangements will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada at a later date...

Rex Leonard Long, 63, Nevada, Mo., passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Medicalodges of Nevada following a lengthy illness. Rex was born Nov. 13, 1957, in St. Joseph, Mo., to John L. and Rosalie M. (McNeece) Long. He was united in marriage to Lisa Leann Mealman on Feb. 4, 1984, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

Susan Violet Geertsen, 63, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., following a brief illness. Susan was born May 26, 1958, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter F. and Betty Jane (Spence) Hayes. She was united in marriage to Barry Geertsen on March 20, 1993, in the LDS Temple in Dallas, Texas, and he survives of the home...

Larry L. Franks, 76, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Shepherd's Center in Cimarron, Kan. Larry was born July 14, 1944, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Verner Eugene and Mildred (McWherter) Franks. He managed Howard Johnson restaurants and worked for Stark Wholesale, based in Wichita. He also worked for Midwest Petroleum, which operated Stop 2 Shop convenience stores throughout northwest Kansas. He enjoyed RVing, camping, and traveling...

Oscar Wayne Greer, 85, of McAlester, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. The family will greet friends and visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Bishop Funeral Service, 110 South 3rd Street, McAlester, Okla. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, at Bishop Chapel of Memories officiated by the Rev. Chip Lott. Burial will follow at Tannehill Cemetery...

Gene Wingert, age 65, of Golden City, Mo., died on June 21, 2021, in Lamar, Mo. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, at Daniel Funeral Home, in Lamar, Mo. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with rosary was held at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 24, at Daniel Funeral Home, with visitation following until 7 p.m...

Evelyn Pauline Boyd, 80, formerly of Nevada passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Lee’s Summit, Mo., following a short illness. Evelyn was born July 5, 1940, in Nevada, Mo., to Arthur M. and Rosalene V. (Kiger) Barker. She married Calvin E. Boyd I, on July 16, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nev., and he preceded her in death...