Obituaries from September 2022

Marion G. Jantz, 104, formerly of Metz, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at the Bungalows of Nevada. Marion was born July 13, 1918, in rural Hesston, Kan., to Daniel and Anna Mae (Steiner) Jantz. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Decker on March 16, 1947, in Halstead, Kan., and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2016...

Our dad, grandfather and husband for the first time in several months, he walked, straight into the gates of heaven early in the morning of Aug. 31, 2022. He no longer felt pain, only jubilation as his eyes first glanced at the face of God and the wonderment surrounding him. ...

Charlotte Ellen (Siegismund) Hirni age 99, formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away in Albuquerque, N.M., on June 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born at her family farm home in Rockville, Mo., on Nov. 1, 1922. She always pointed out that she was born on All Saints Day...

Jessie Louise (Culbertson) Jacobs, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. She was born June 19, 1949, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Jesse and Zelpha (Tudor) Culbertson. Jessie was united in marriage to Steven Jacobs Sr. ...

Theodore David (Ted) Furry, age 74, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden and unexpected death. He was lovingly referred to as “Teddy David” or “Teddy” by his close family, and in his ministry and career life was known more formally as “Ted” or “Ted David.”...

Hazel “Joyce” Ballenger, age 82, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Moore-Few Care Center. Joyce was born May 26, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo., to Lloyd and Juanita Iris (Parr) Bogeart. She had worked as a waitress most of her life. She married James E. ...

Francis William LoRee, 92, formerly of Milo, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Overland Park Centers in Overland Park, Kan. He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in Howell, Mich., to Ranford Henry and Marie Marian (Chapman) Loree. He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Van Blaricum and she preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2009...

James “Craig” Allen, 56, of Nevada, Mo., passed away late Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at his home in Nevada. Craig was born Dec. 18, 1965, in Manor, Ga., the son of Neil and Shirley Allen. He married his wife, Judy Allen, on Nov. 29, 2011. Craig worked as an over the road truck driver for 36 years...

Lewis Edwin Cox, 59, Osceola, Mo., departed his earthly life unexpectedly on Sept. 2, 2022, at his home, in his favorite recliner. Lewis was born Nov. 23, 1962, in Clinton, Mo., to Vernie Samuel Sr. and Vica Mae (Lingle) Cox. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Melisa Louise (Skinner) on Jan. 30, 1983, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Ralph Eugene McCrory, 66, El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Ralph was born Sept. 19, 1955, in North Kansas City, Mo., the son of Ralph and Beatrice Marie (Malott) McCrory. Ralph grew up in Bolivar, Mo., and graduated from Bolivar High School in 1973. He joined the US Air Force following high school and served four years, stationed in Germany...

Terry L. Harra, age 80, of Grandview, Mo., died on Sept. 7, 2022. Funeral will be on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, in El Dorado Springs, with visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6-7 p.m.

Martha Benita Caviness, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Medicalodges, Nevada, following a brief illness. Martha was born April 27, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Ralph and Margaret Juanita (Gray) Bejar. She was united in marriage to Joseph Dean Caviness on Sept. 18, 1960, in Millbrae, Calif., and Joe survives in the home...

Bethany Faith Bogart, 17, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Bethany was born in Nevada on March 26, 2005, to Kyle and Kimberly Dawn (Lefevre) Bogart. Bethany was a lifelong resident of Bronaugh and was currently a senior in the Bronaugh High School class of 2023. ...

Denzail Grace Cunningham, 82, Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kan. Denzail was born in Schell City, Mo., on Sept. 16, 1939, to Otto Marion “Pete” Peterson and Rosalie Grace Peterson. In 1968, she was married to Roy Cunningham and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this year...

Gladys “Ellen” Schmidt, 70, Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Medicalodges in Nevada, Mo. Ellen was born in Nevada, Mo., on Oct. 13, 1951, to James Lavern Chrisenbery and Mary Oletha Chrisenbery. In 1972, she was married to Lynn Schmidt, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year...

Brian Stan Uentillie passed away on Sept. 13, 2022, at the age of 48, at Overland Park Regional Hospital, Overland Park, Kan. Brian was born on Feb. 21, 1974, in Gallup, N.M., to Stanley and Rachael (Shack) Uentillie. He was a member of the Navajo tribe and was a high school graduate and attended trade school. He worked as a welder in commercial construction before becoming disabled...

Doris Faye Quackenbush, 83, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with burial to follow in Virgil City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., prior to the service. Memorials to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary in House Springs, Mo., are suggested and may be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home...

Sterling Otis “Odie” Thomas, 61, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1961, in Nevada, Mo., to Sterling Eugene “Gene” and Sandra “Sandy” (Havens) Thomas. Odie married Tami Arnold on July 5, 1991, and they raised three children: Heather, Taylor, and Colten...

Walter Roy Headrick Jr., passed way suddenly, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at the age of 62, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Walter was born Sept. 30, 1959, in Nevada, Mo., to Walter Roy Headrick Sr. and Elsie G. (Wagner) Headrick. On Dec. 18, 1999, he married Becky Collins in Richards, Mo., where they attended the Christian Church, until it closed. ...

Georgia Karen Gilkey, 70, Rich Hill, Mo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin. Georgia was born July 16, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Kan., to James F. and Pearl F. (Scholes) Larson. She was united in marriage to Fred Gilkey on Feb. 28, 2013, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Doris Faye Quackenbush, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at KU Medical Hospital Kansas City, Kan. Doris was born in Walker, Mo., on Feb. 6, 1939, to William Cleveland Brundridge and Mary Edna Bridges. Doris was previously married to Jerry Quackenbush...

Robert Dean McVay, 52, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Robert was born July 15, 1970, in Des Mones, Iowa, to Larry A. McVay Sr. and Claudia M. (Boyd) McVay. Robert worked throughout his life as a carpenter, with an emphasis in residential construction. He had a love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping, he was also an avid Chicago Bears Fan. Robert loved his girls and the time he spent with them...

Ruby M. (Wright) Williams Craft, 91, formerly of Milo, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Bungalows in Nevada. Ruby was born Jan. 5, 1931, in Hiatville, Kan., to Erastus V. and Mary Leone (Weston) Wright. She was married to Gene D. Williams and from this marriage nine children were born. On Oct. 1, 1970, she married Nelson Craft and he preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 2000...

Leo Penn, 91, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo. Leo was born in 1931 to George and Dolene (Dunleavy) Penn of Palo Alto County, Iowa, and had been a resident of Nevada since 1969. His boyhood years, which coincided with the Great Depression, were spent in Clarion, Iowa, where he had his first job at the tender age of 5, selling newspapers for three pennies apiece. ...

Mary Francis (Keener) Jennings was born on March 26, 1930 in Rich Hill, Missouri, the daughter of John Christopher Keener and Carrie Elizabeth Fredrick. Mary was united in marriage to Carl E. Jennings on January 27, 1947. Mom and Dad met at the Rich Hill Skating Rink on December 31, 1946. To this union, four children were born...

Tommy Lee Haynes, 90, Nevada Mo., passed on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Born in Macon, Ill., Feb. 10, 1932, to parents John and Mary Haynes. Tommy entered the Air Force in January 1951 and was stationed in Hawaii where he met his future bride, Ruth Kirkpatrick, and served until October 1953. ...

Jason Elmer Brundridge, 47, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Nevada. Jason was born Aug. 17, 1975, in Nevada, to Michael and Susan V. (Hayes) Brundridge. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, with graveside services following at 3 p.m., in Moore Cemetery, Nevada...

Carylon Sue Drake was born in Omar, Missouri on July 18, 1941 to Wilbert Virgil and Mildred Eugene (Clark) Rutledge. She departed this life in Batesville, Arkansas on September 22, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Carylon was employed as a rehab specialist in healthcare for many years. She loved quilting, crafting, travelling, and time spent with her family; especially her grand and great-grandchildren. Carylon was loved deeply and will be greatly missed!...