Obituaries

Jan 26, 2022

Marian Elizabeth Eikenbary, 101, passed away at MedicaLodges in Butler, Missouri, on January 26, 2022. Marian was born on September 11, 1920 at home to Fred and Nell (Ayer) Wheatley. The third of nine siblings, she was the oldest girl. She was a tireless help to her mother and sewed her own clothes and those of her younger sisters....

Jan 14, 2022

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The meeting time is 12PM, Saturday 22 Jan.

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Jan 8, 2022

Phyllis Ann (Middleton) Brassfield, 76, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away on January 8, 2022 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Brassfield; her parents, Virginia and Clarence Middleton; her brothers, Richard and Jay Middleton; and one great-grandson, Maddox.She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 14, 1945.  She was a graduate...

Dec 13, 2021

Marietta Louise (Nation) Swarnes, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home after a lengthy, hard fought, illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Mary was born to Ralph Leroy and Darlene Louise (Lewis) Nation of Rich Hill, MO on December 13, 1954.

Mary was united in marriage to Neal Roy Swarnes...

Dec 13, 2021

Wilma Irene (Ratts) Starr of Nevada, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home.  Wilma was born in Bates County on May 26, 1921 near Sprague, Missouri, the daughter of Harvey Parker Ratts and D’Ella (Querry) Ratts.  Her personality endeared her to all who knew her, a smile and compassion for everyone—young and old—a deep concern...

Dec 8, 2021

Marie Teresa Kiger, age 84, went to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2021.  Marie was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.  She was the oldest daughter of six children and soon learned how to care for them and others.  At her youth group, she met her love and future husband, Kelly Kiger.  Together they worked at...

Dec 2, 2021

Darrell Donavan Stevener was born to Raymond and Myra (Gibson) Stevener on June 23, 1954 in Nevada, MO. Darrell departed this life on the morning of December 2, 2021.

Darrell was married to Debbie (West) in 1992. Together they have four children: Talana, Josh, Mark, and Traci.

Darrell attended the Rich...

Nov 21, 2021

Betty Louise Todd ( Housh) passed away peacefully in her home, on November 21st, 2021. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Mary Housh, and her sister Judy Chapin as well as her great-grandson Ryan. Betty is survived by her 3  children; Sherri Miller Elenz, Kandy Miller Watkins and Charles Todd Jr, as well as her...

Nov 21, 2021

Dorothy “Dort” Rae Northrup, 76, passed away in Fort Collins, CO on November 21, 2021 after battling a short illness.  She was born March 1, 1945, in Talmage, NE to Rev. Siegfried and Josephine Haferman.  She was the youngest of four children.

The family moved in 1948 to Elkhorn, NE, then to Fort Collins, CO, in 1953,...

Nov 12, 2021

Larry Ray McCoy Sr. was born January 21, 1942 to Ray and Betty McCoy.  Larry graduated from Nevada High School in 1960.  Larry faithfully served his country in the United State Army.  Larry was united in marriage to Lois Kenney on July 12, 1964.  To this union, three children were born.

Larry was many things:...

Oct 30, 2021

Delores Jean Moore, age, 82, of Butler, Missouri passed away at the Butler Center on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Delores was born the daughter of Gordon and Geneva Edmonds Cable on March 30 1939 at Independence, Missouri.  She earned a BS degree in education from Central Missouri State University.  Over the years Delores worked as a school teacher, office worker,...

Oct 8, 2021

Edgar LeRoy "Tonk" Hymer, 84 joined his family in heaven on October 8th, 2021.  Edgar was born in Metz, Missouri on February 18, 1937 to Phillip and Jessie (Church) Hymer.  He attended school in Rich Hill, Missouri where he graduated high school.  He joined the army after high school and spent most of his time in France.

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Oct 4, 2021

Jerry I passed away peacefully at his cabin surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and “the woods.” Preceded in death by his grandparents, Grace (Fordyce) and Eric Hankins; his parents, Marjorie and Gerald Hankins; his significant other, Dianne Whitehead; and his favorite uncle, William “Bill” Swanson.

He is survived by his children, Janyale (Matt) Goetz,...

Oct 4, 2021

Madeline Jean Woodfin passed away Monday, October 4th at her home in Butler, MO at the age of 80.  She was born November 10, 1940 in Bates County to Thomas Leonard and Margaret Irene Wilson.  Madeline married William K. Woodfin on May 11, 1964.

She leaves behind her husband Bill of the home; sons, Tom and wife Karen...

Oct 4, 2021

The world lost a one-of a kind woman. Sherrie Doody passed away surrounded by those who loved her on October 4, 2021. She was the biological mother of Ashley Caviel and Michael Doody although she was considered a surrogate mother to countless others. She leaves behind 3 grandchildren, 9 brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews that she...

Sep 21, 2021

Allene Ellen Rich (Bartley) Duzan, the daughter of Robert Ray and Goldie Rich was born July 28, 1921 in Rich Hill, MO. She passed peacefully in her home in Nevada, MO on September 21, 2021 at 4:25 a.m.

She married Frank Bartley in March 1940 and lived a short time in Kansas City then moved to Rich...

Sep 14, 2021

David Dean Wyatt, Sr, 73, of Rich Hill, MO, lost his battle with brain cancer on September 14, 2021 at his home and surrounded by family.

David was born to Con Wyatt, Sr. and Brooksie Elder Wyatt in Fayette, MO on July 28, 1948.

David served in Vietnam and was a Decorated Army Veteran.

Sep 7, 2021

Shirley Jean (Colton) Gann was born January 26th, 1951 in Harrisoville, Missouri to James Edwin and Bonnie Arlene(Twillegar) Colton. She passed away September 7, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada Missouri.  She graduated Metz High School in 1969 before joining the United States Army.

Shirley married Melvin Gann on February 22, 1970 in Arthur,...

Aug 31, 2021

Dorothy Parker, Rich Hill, Missouri passed away August 31, 2021.  She was born in Chapel Hill, Tennessee the daughter of James and Nora Haynes Ramsey.

No services are planned at this time.  Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.

Aug 19, 2021

Carla Jean Schmidt, age 65, passed away on August 19, 2021 at 12:34 p.m. at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Carla was born December 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Marion and Norma (Renfro) Kenney.

Carla Jean Kenney married Dale Dean Schmidt as well as Magan Schmidt (age 2) Feb 18, 1978 at...