Obituary       Marion Lee Rains, 86, Nevada MO, passed from this life with her family by her side on April 20, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Marion L. “Peewee” (Bond) Rains was born on October 4, 1932 and was the 6th of 9 kids from Lucian & Beulah (Barbee) Bond of Nevada Mo.      Marion was raised just north of Nevada, she attended Nevada High School until she met the love of her life and followed him to Appleton City MO when...

     Patty Sue Hendrix, 74, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, April 13 2019 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO following a lengthy battle with cancer. Patty was born October 19, 1944 in Noel, MO to Caddo and Mildred (Starnes) Gann.  She was the eldest daughter of 10 children.      Patty grew up in Noel and graduated from McDonald County High School Class of 1963.  She was married to Wayne Epperson and together they had two children....

  Betty Lou Prigel, 92, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada, MO.   Betty was born July 17, 1926 in Holden, MO to John Franklin Clinger and Lillie (Tomlinson) Clinger.  As she was born 12 years after her youngest brother, one surmises that Betty was a late in life, happy surprise to her family! She grew up in Holden, MO and was an active, mischievous girl who loved pranks and having fun. She especially...

Anthony Jay Wright, 43, passed away at his home in Springfield, MO on April 8, 2019.  Anthony was born November 3, 1975 to Jay W. and Donna (Barnes) Wright.      Anthony attended school in El Dorado Springs, MO graduating with the Class of 1994.  Following high school he joined the Missouri Army National Guard. He also worked in the food industry for over 20 years as a line cook.      Anthony is survived by his father, Jay Wright, Joplin,...

     Betty Lou Barker, 93, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.  Betty was born February 22, 1926 in Pitcher, OK to Virgil Edward and Mabel (McDaniel) Shumaker.  She was united in marriage to Glenn E. Barker on February 27, 1946 in Ft. Scott, KS and he preceded her in death on June 22, 2001 after 55 years of marriage.      Betty came to Vernon County with her family at a young age and attended...

     Frederick William “Butch” Renwick, III, 66, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.  Butch was born December 22, 1952 in Nevada, MO to Frederick W. Renwick, II and Jody (Adams) Renwick.  He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Jadlot on April 10, 1976 in Nevada and she survives of the home.      Butch was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1970....

     Edward Max Jackson, 75, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness.  Ed was born October 20, 1943 in Philipsburg, PA to Edward M. Jackson and Florence (Smith) Jackson.     Ed worked at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Service Master, Nevada R-5 Schools as a custodian for a number of years, and most currently worked at WalMart in Nevada as a door greeter. Ed loved working there and visiting...

Rodney Dean “Rod” Squier left the bonds of this earthly home on Friday April 5, 2019, the day he came into the presence of the Lord. Rod was born on August 11, 1954 in Newport Beach, CA to Roger and Betty (Whitehead) Squier. As a boy, Rod worked summers at the Browning Company in the sila-flex division where his parents were employed. He loved the California life; swimming, surfing, fishing for squid with his uncle on his boat, and Grandma Squier’s homemade treats after...

     Lucretia Ann Keys, 80, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Medicalodges in Nevada. Lucretia was born October 20, 1938 in Nevada to Sidney Irwin and Mary Elizabeth (Horning) Riley. She was married to Paul Keys and together they had three children.      Lucretia was baptized at Pine Street Baptist Church. She worked at Mattingly’s in Nevada for 29 years, and also worked for a time at Thriftway’s, and Nevada News....

DeAnna "Dee" (Culler) Robbins passed away and joined her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 following a short illness. Dee was born July 18, 1943 in Nevada, MO to Jack Vandenburg and Gertrude Israel. She grew up in the Nevada, MO and Abilene, KS areas and lived in Colorado and Tennessee. She worked for Nevada City Hospital (NRMC), and owned and operated numerous businesses in Nevada, MO such as Sparkle Cab Company, and independently raised five children. Until her death...