Obituaries

Jerry Lee McCullick, 66, El Dorado Springs, went to the shooting range in the sky the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, after a short illness. Jerry was born Dec. 14, 1957 to Leo and Joann (Hardy) McCullick. Jerry attended school at Fort Scott Christian Heights through eleventh grade, then graduated from El Dorado Springs

Zena “Zee” Mae (McClanahan) Mills, 92, formerly of Schell City, was born in Roscoe, MO, to Clarence and Gladys McClanahan. Zee passed away in her hometown of Salinas, CA. Zee was the 5th of 12 children. She moved from Schell City, MO. to Monterey, CA, in 1952, where she met and married William (Bill) Davidson.

Leota (Nolte) Rumans, 88, passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at her College View Manor residence in Joplin, MO. Leota was born Nov. 30, 1935 in a farmhouse about 8 miles south of Centralia, MO, to Julius Heinrich Georg Nolte and Electra (Edwards) Nolte. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1953 and then moved

Willet “Bill” Dean Rabe, 91, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sept. 3, 2024, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, MO. He was born June 3, 1933, in Beemer, NB, to Frank and Augusta (Kiihne) Rabe. Bill graduated from Royal High School in Nebraska in 1951. After graduation he moved to Versailles, MO. He worked for

Vera Jean (Osban) Kirbey, 94, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. She was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Lamar, CO, to Floyd and Marie Osban. Vera was the third child of 11.  Jean married Wesley “Swede” Kirbey on Aug. 17, 1947. The couple had eight children together:  Erma, John, Gerald, Paula, Harold, Gwen, Brad

Raeann May Morales, 53, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Raeann was born May 2, 1971, in Redline, CA. and was a high school graduate. She enjoyed Paint by Number and cooking. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in El Dorado Springs. Raeann has worked as

Delmer Ray Fast, 88, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29. He was born to Russell and Lula (Steward) Fast on April 7, 1936, in Chelsie, SD. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. at Brasher Cemetery with Charles Boultinghouse officiating.

Nancy Jo Reynolds, 87, a cherished soul whose kindness and love touched the hearts of many, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024, in Independence, MO. Born on Sept. 17, 1936, in Jerico Springs, MO, Nancy embodied a warmth that radiated through her family and friends alike. Throughout her life, she nurtured meaningful connections and

Luella Phipps, 97, was born Nov. 16, 1926, near Caplinger Mills, MO, and passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility. She was the daughter of Isaac and Rhoda (Chaney) Phipps. She lived with her parents on the family farm until the passing of her father on Dec. 19,

Marvin McCrery, 83, Jerico Springs, passed away at home Saturday morning, Aug. 17, 2024. Marvin was a Jerico Springs firefighter. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Bland-Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton with burial in Hall Cemetery near Jerico Springs. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.