Lyndon Gregg Rice, 58, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away at his home in McQueeney, TX on December 6, 2019 following a short fight with cancer.  Gregg was born January 17, 1961 to Lonnie Rice and Jimmie Doris (Hunter) Rice in Canyon, Texas.       Gregg and his family moved from the panhandle of Texas in March of 1963 to help on his grandfather Hunter’s ranch in Vernon County.  One of Gregg’s fondest memories was his...

     Kenneth Gary Dean, 71, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home in Nevada.  Kenny was born July 26, 1948 in Del Rio, TX to Booth G. and Geraldine Dean.       Kenny was a star athlete in high school, excelling in football and swimming. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and later graduated from MSSU in Joplin with an Engineering Degree.  He worked at Fram in Nevada until its closing and...

     Mary Alice Wilson, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Mary was born December 2, 1932 in Nevada, MO to Stephen B. and Grace M. (Brewer) Karhoff. She was united in marriage to Stanley Wilson in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 3, 1980 and he preceded her in death on November 14, 2005.      Mary grew up in Sheldon and graduated from Sheldon High School with the Class of 1951. She worked in healthcare her...

     Robert “Bob” Earl Wood quietly passed away at his home the morning of November 26, 2019 with his daughter Nina and his wife Julie at his side. They each held a hand and told him he was loved, admired and will be missed.      Robert Earl Wood was born on the Kansas prairie on December 31st, 1931 to Earl Marion and Edna Fern “Billie” (Douglass) Wood. He grew up in a humble, modest background and went out to travel the world,...

       Dean David Valentine, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Missouri.      Dean was born on March 18, 1937 in Dover, Ohio to Donald and Edna Valentine.  He had five brothers including his twin brother, Gene who passed exactly 10 years before Dean.  He grew up in Alliance, Ohio and graduated from Alliance High School in 1955 and Mount Union College in...

      Thomas Charles Gordon, 59, Moundville, MO passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Tommy was born October 25, 1960 in Nevada, MO to Charles R. (Bob) and Ruth E. (McFarland) Gordon. He married Karen Lee Domer on June 25, 1999 in Eureka Springs, AR and she survives of the home.        Tommy grew up in Moundville and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1978. He attended Missouri Southern State College and graduated with a degree...

     Douglas Eric Gilman, 59, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Medicalodges in Nevada following a brief illness.  He was born December 21, 1959 in Denver, CO to George Alfred and June Ellen (Pettibon) Gilman. He was married to Evelyn “Dee” Garrison and she preceded him in death.      Doug came to Nevada at a young age with his family and attended Nevada High School. He worked at Extrusions in Ft. Scott for...

     Kenneth Howard James, 94, Nevada, MO passed away on November 16, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.  He was born February 4, 1925 in Tomah, Wisconsin to Phillip and Alice (Belcher) James.      Known to his family as Ken or Howard, he grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from Tomah High School. A few years later he entered the United States Army during WWII and served in the Occupation of Japan.  Following his discharge from the...

     Mark Everett Hayes, 69, passed away on November 16, 2019 in Nevada, MO. Mark was born June 13, 1950 in Oceanside, CA to Walter Frank Hayes and Betty Jane Spence. He married Terri Lynn Hagerman on October 31, 2005 in Nevada.      Mark attended Nevada High School Class of 1968. He was a member of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He received several awards, merits, and medals during his time in the Army, including the Bronze Star. After...

      Deborah Kay Cornell, 62, Nevada,MO, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Nevada Regional Medical Center.  Deb was born on August 31, 1957 in Mitchell, SD, to Wilfred A. and Dolores Marie (Koch) Wermers.  On October 7, 1977 she married Peter W. Cornell in Mt. Vernon, SD, and he survives of the home.      Deb grew up in Mt. Vernon, SD, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School Class of 1975.  She lived in Plankinton,...