Obituaries

Leota (Nolte) Rumans

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

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Willet “Bill” Dean Rabe

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

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Vera Jean Kirbey

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

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Raeann Morales

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

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Delmer Ray Fast

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.

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Nancy Jo Reynolds

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

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Luella Phipps

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,

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Marvin McCrery

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.

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Joe Reedy

Friends and Family of American Legion Post Th01 and Missouri. It is with great sadness that the Reedy family announces that Joe Reedy died peacefully among close family at his home in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, Saturday, May 4, 2023. Joe is originally from Missouri and served in the US Air Force from 1968-1978.

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Donna Lea (Miller) Livengood

Donna Lea (Miller) Livengood, 87, El Dorado Springs, passed away at Community Springs Healthcare Facility Sunday evening, Aug. 11, 2024. Donna was born March 12, 1937, the daughter of James Frederick Miller and Annetta Jane (Burrus) Miller. Donna graduated from El Dorado Springs High School with the class of 1955. Donna married Benjamin Edward Livengood

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