Maxine Allen
Passed Away On March 13, 2001
Maxine E. Allen, 86, Coventry RI, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away Tuesday morning, March 13, 2001 at Brookside Villa, Coventry, RI following a lengthy illness. She was born September 1, 1914 in Forrest City, AR to the late Thomas E. Cox and Elizabeth Danehower Cox. Mrs. Allen spent her childhood in Forrest City, AR and lived most of her adult life, from 1943 to 1991, in Nevada, MO. In 1991 She moved to RI and spent the remainder of her life there. While living in Nevada she was an active volunteer and member in numerous civic groups and organizations such as the 1955 Nevada Centennial committee, the former Nevada Youth Club board, PTA and Athenas, GFWC. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Nevada and served for two years as the coordinator of the midweek fellowship dinners. She had worked for Farm & Home Savings and Loan Association in Nevada as coordinator for the very popular employee lunch cafeteria. She retired from Farm & Home with accolades. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia F. Allen Writer, Charlestown, RI and Toni E. Allen Bosler, Nashville, TN; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laverne Futrell, Wynne, AR and Frances McPhail, Calhoun City, MS and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, one infant son, C. J. Allen II and six siblings preceded her in death. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO with Dr. William Cox officiating. Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Friday and until 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Milster Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Family suggests memorials may be made to the Brookside Villa Recreational Therapy Department, 10 Woodland Drive, Coventry, RI 02813 or in care of Milster Funeral Home P.O. Box C; 301 W. Austin; Nevada, MO 64772.
Milster Funeral Home
301 West Austin, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-7444\

Gregory Arthur
Passed Away On January 1, 2001
Gregory Lynn Arthur, 49, of 225 E. Atlantic, Nevada, MO, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001, in Cassville, MO, after a short illness. He was born August 22, 1951, in Nevada, MO, to James K. Arthur and Wanda E. Phipps Arthur. He married Maria Herman on December 31, 1985, and she survives of the home. Greg was a 1969 graduate of Nevada High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO. After graduation, he worked for Black and Veatch Engineering, Kansas City, MO, and actively participated in the development of the Great Falls, MT Rural Water District. In addition, he held teaching positions with the Nevada, Walker, and Sheldon school districts teaching construction design. Upon the death of his father, he assumed a lead position in the family business, Arthur Tax Accounting. Later, he established EFI Group, with his wife, at 317 Subway Blvd., Nevada, which he operated until the time of his death. As a boy, Greg was active in Boy Scouts and became an avid outdoorsman. Duck hunting was his favorite sport and he was known for sharing his skills and enthusiasm with younger hunters. Also, Greg worked actively in the 4-H program, as an advisor to the woodworking project. In addition, he provided the design and supervised the construction of many houses and buildings for family and friends. Greg was a 28 year member of BPOE Lodge #564, Nevada, as well as a member of Ducks Unlimited, Missouri State Teacher’s Association, International Association of Carpenter’s and Millrights, National Association of Accountants, the United States Army Reserve, and a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Nevada. Survivors include in addition to his wife, Maria, one son, John Crowl, Lamar, MO; mother, Wanda Arthur, Nevada; two sisters, Twila Earll and Renee Hampton, both of Nevada; two brothers, Jim Arthur, Cassville, MO, and Terry Arthur, Carthage, MO; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Following cremation, memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January, 6, 2001, at the First Christian Church, Nevada, with Pastor Eldon Shaw officiating. Friends may call now and until 1:30 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. Family visitation and dinner will precede the services in the church parlor at 12:00 noon. Private committal services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Quality Home Health and Hospice, Cassville, MO, c/o South Barry County Hospital, or the First Christian Church, Nevada.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Kyron Atchison
Passed Away On January 19, 2001
Kyron Lee Atchison, infant son of Heather Dawn Hunt Bammer and Warren Lee Atchison Jr. passed away January 19, 2001 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Along with his parents, he is survived by one brother, Clayton Alan Bammer, of the home; one sister Sandra Dole Bammer, of the home; maternal grandparents, Harold and Terri Hunt, Nevada, MO, Steve Bryant, Nevada, MO; paternal grandparents, Marsha and Shawn Ring, Nevada, MO, Warren and Mary Ann Atchison, Independence, MO; maternal great-grandparents, Harry and Dorothy Hamilton, Nevada, MO, Mary Hunt, Baxter Springs, KS; paternal great-grandparents, Chris and Al Plunkett, Nevada, MO, Leland and Sally Atchison, Harrisonville, MO, Junior and Charlotte Goddard, Nevada, MO, and numerous aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 at Newton Burial Park, Nevada, MO. Friends may call from now and until 1:30 p.m. Monday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Elmer Barker
Passed Away On March 6, 2001
Elmer Lee Barker, 76, Nevada, MO, passed away Tuesday morning, March 6, 2001, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1925, in Metz, MO, to Arthur Barker and Sadie Jewell Thurston Barker. After spending his early years around Nevada, Mr. Barker moved to California to become a tree trimmer. He spent several years in Alaska working in and around logging camps. He later moved back to Nevada to spend his remaining years. Survivors include three sons, Elmer Wayne Vaughan and Victor Lee Vaughan, both of Peoria, AZ, and Michael David Barker, Osceola, MO; two daughters, Thelma Frazier, Archie, MO, and Lynda Lee Craig, Warsaw, MO; 10 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn and Thomas Barker, both of Nevada, MO, and three sisters, Laverne Henderson, Rich Hill, MO, Ruth Jones, Milo, MO, and Nadine West, El Monte, CA. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Merl and Ernest Barker. Funeral services will be Friday, March 9, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Rev. Paul Mooney officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO. Friends may call now and until the hour of service and the family receives friends Friday, 10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Dorothy Brockman
Passed Away On January 25, 2001
Dorothy Lee Brockman, 85, Nevada, MO passed away Thursday evening, January 25, 2001 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born June 25, 1915 in Nevada, MO to the late Harvey Dowell and Lorene Thompson Dowell. She was married in Butler, MO to Taylor Brockman. He preceded her in death in 1991. Dorothy grew up in Nevada. She graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO. She moved to Atlanta, GA after WW II where she worked for an insurance agency. In 1973 she moved to Bentonville, AR and returned to Nevada, MO in 1993, where she lived the remainder of her lifetime. Dorothy was a Baptist, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors include one daughter, Patty Edwards, Rogers AR; two grandchildren, Jennifer Weaver, Bentonville, AR, Sam Edwards, Bentonville, AR; one great-grandchild, Bradley Weaver, Bentonville, AR; two nephews, David Dowell, Sequin, TX, Kelly Bradham, Nevada, MO; one niece Cam Owen, Nevada, MO. She was preceded in death by one brother, Sid Dowell. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2001 at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Nevada with Father Anthony Pileggi officiating. Friends may call from now and until 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Dale Brooks
Died On February 19, 2001
Dale Vernon Brooks, 70, Nevada, MO, passed away Monday night, February 19, 2001, at Christian Healthcare, Nevada, following a lengthy illness. He was born January 9, 1931, in Oswego, KS, to Ora Brooks and Rachael Needham Brooks. He married Mary Louise Brown on June 21, 1967, in Miami, OK, and she survives of the home. Mr. Brooks was born in Oswego, KS. He was a Baptist. He came to Vernon County in mid 1960 and lived here the remainder of his life. He made his living in construction. He was a member of the Metal Lathers Union. Survivors in addition to his wife, Mary Lou, include one daughter, Donna Jean Weeks, Saint Marie, MI; two grandchildren, three sisters, Opal Gallop, Kansas City, MO, Mabel Parsons, Altamont, KS, and Grace Schuler, Streator, Il. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be Friday, February 23, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, KS. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Dorothy Bruns
Passed Away On October 18, 2000
Dorothy M. Bruns, 90, Nevada, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2000, at Moore-Few Care Center. She was born February 10, 1910, in Sedro Wooley, WA, to Fred Augustus Daniels and Bertha Maud Brasted Daniels. She married Ross Osmond Bruns on February 10, 1929, in Lynden, WA, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Bruns was very active in the Senior Center in Lynden, WA, and a member of the Lynden Methodist Church. She came to Vernon County from Arkansas with her daughter in 1996. She had lived her whole life in Washington prior to that time. Survivors include three daughters, Marlene Alta Fish and husband Warren, Harwood, MO, Birdie Mildred Crawford and husband, Ron, Port Angeles, WA, and Leanna May Hardin and husband, Jack, Maple Valley, WA; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, four great-great-granddaughters, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Walter Daniels; one sister, Edna Hess, her parents; her husband, Ross, and one grandson. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, October 27, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Pastor Eldon Allen and Larry Fish officiating. Memorials are suggested to: Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover, Lynden, WA 98264 or Harwood Methodist Church, Harwood, MO. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Bernice Bryson
Passed Away On January 26, 2001
Bernice Lee Bryson, 84, Nevada, MO, passed away Friday morning, January 26, 2001, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following an illness of several months. She was born June 19, 1916, in Trenton, MO, to Joseph Addison Wagster and Mabel Edith Dunn Wagster. She married Lloyd F. Bryson on February 4, 1945, in Kansas City, KS, and he survives of the home. Mrs. Bryson and her husband came to Nevada in 1962 and they have operated the Nevada Municipal Airport since that time. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trenton, MO, and attended Heritage Baptist Church in Nevada, MO. Survivors in addition to her husband, Lloyd, include two sons, Craig Bryson and wife, Tami, and Jody Bryson and special friend, Anita Jackson, all of Nevada, MO; one granddaughter, Kimberlee Bryson, Nevada, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Janet Nelson and Mary Wagster. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Rev. Paul Mooney officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. Friends may call now and until the hour of service and the family receives friends Monday, January 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Margaret Bunker
Died On January 18, 2001
Margaret Ann Bunker, 68, Sheldon, MO, passed away Thursday morning, January 18, 2001, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, MO, following a sudden illness. She was born December 2, 1932, in Nevada, MO, to Stephen Bernard Karhoff and Grace Mary Brewer Karhoff. She married Alphonzo L. Bunker, Sr. on June 16, 1954, in Nevada, MO, and he preceded her in death on January 8, 1990. Margaret was born and raised in the Sheldon area and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1951. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nevada, MO, and belonged to the church Altar Society. She worked for many years as a nurses’ aide at Nevada State Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. She lived in Des Moines for a brief time and returned to Kansas City, MO, in 1973. She returned to the Sheldon area in 1994 and has resided there since. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club in Sheldon. Survivors include one son, Alphonzo Bunker, Jr, Kansas City, MO; three daughters, A. Elaine Letze, and husband, Terry, Des Moines, IA, Alice Maria Bunker, Independence, MO, and Tammy Fay Barnett, and husband, David, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mary Alice Wilson, (twin sister), Sheldon, MO, and Frances Beisly, Nevada, MO, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and nine sisters. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 22, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nevada, MO, with Father Anthony Pileggi officiating. Rosary will be Sunday night, January 21, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation or St. Mary’s Building Fund in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Ruby Burnett
Passed Away On November 8, 2000
Ruby R. Burnett, Amoret, MO, formerly of Nevada passed away Wednesday morning, November 8, 2000 at Bates County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born July 16, 1909 in Elkador, KS to the late Jay Monroe Beaver and larura Bell Hallam Beaver. She was married November 27, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Elbert C. Burnett. He preceded her in death February 5, 1978. Ruby was a long-time resident of Nevada. She was an active memer of Pine Street Baptist Church in Nevada. She spent her lifetime as a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Survivors include three sons, Ronald E. Burnett, Lee's Summit, MO, Donald D. Burnett, Belton, MO, Edward L. Merchant, Nevada, MO; one daughter, Kathleen Berry, Amoret, MO; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Lester Beaver, Nevada,MO; one sister Sarah Jane Baily, Nevada, MO. Along with her parents and spouse, one brother preceded her in death. Private funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 11, 2000 at Milster Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with the reverend Paul Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada, MO. Friends may call at Milster Funeral Home, 301 W. Austin in Nevada between 9:00 A.M. Friday and 12:00 noon Saturday. Family suggests memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Milster Funeral Home. Milster Funeral Home
301 West Austin, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-7444

Gladys Burris
Passed Away On December 31, 2000
Gladys Laura Burris, 87, Lamar, MO, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away Sunday evening, December 31, 2000, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1913, in Nevada, MO, to the late F. G. Riggs and Bertha C. Hunt Riggs. She was married May 7, 1932, in Vernon County, MO, to Dick Burris. He preceded her in death December 16, 1977. Gladys was born and raised in Nevada. She was a member of the Methodist church. She worked for many years as a cook in the Nevada schools. She moved to Lamar in 1978 and spent the remainder of her life there. Survivors include one grandson, Robert Rushing, Lamar, MO; two stepchildren, Paul Gene Burris, Grand Junction, CO, and Maxine Smith, Sioux Falls, SD. Along with her parents and spouse, one daughter, Joyce Suggs, and one brother, Herbert Riggs also preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Kenneth Musgrove officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada, MO. Friends may call from now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Margaret Byrnes
Passed Away On December 22, 2000
Margaret Eleanor Byrnes, 93, Nevada, MO, passed away Friday morning, December 22, 2000, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born January 20, 1907, in Butler, MO, to Michael J. Dwyer and Eleanor Lizzie Jackson Dwyer. She married Clarence F. Byrnes on May 31, 1928, in Nevada, MO. He preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Byrnes was a graduate of Nevada High School in 1924. She lived her whole life in Nevada. She worked for many years at Montgomery Wards, retiring in 1965. Memberships include the First Baptist Church, Business and Professional Women, and Elks Does. Survivors include two sons, Robert O. Byrnes, Spokane, WA, and William J. Byrnes, Nevada, MO, five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Clarence, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Harris, four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church, 301 E. Highland, Nevada, MO 64772
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Beth Campbell
Passed Away On November 23, 2000
Beth Clare Campbell, 86, New Braunfels, TX, formerly of Sheldon, MO, passed away November 23, 2000, in New Braunfels, TX. She was born January 15, 1914, in Sheldon, MO, to Clarence C. Campbell and Agnes Peck Campbell. Beth was born and grew up in Sheldon and went through high school there. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1932. She next graduated from Pittsburg State Teachers College in Pittsburg, KS, and started her teaching career in Vernon County. She taught at Valley Park in the St. Louis area in 1942-1943 and then went to Arizona to teach in the fall of 1943. She taught at Prescott, AZ, until her retirement in June of 1977. After retirement, she traveled in the United States including trips to Alaska and Hawaii. She lived in Prescott until 1996 when she moved to a retirement apartment facility in New Braunfels to be near her brother and wife, John and Tess Campbell. Survivors include one brother, John Allen Campbell, New Braunfels, TX; three nieces, Terri Berry, Friendswood, TX, Lana Genthe, Kingwood, TX, and Joan Campbell, Bellaire, TX, and two cousins, Alice Donaldson, Kirkwood, MO, and Margaret Phipps Darr, Oak Brook, IL. Committal services will be Monday, March 12, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO, with Rev. Ed Bayless officiating. Local arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Robert Cargill
Died On March 19, 2001
Robert Cargill, 85, Nevada, MO, passed away Monday morning, March 19, 2001 at Barone Care Center, Nevada, MO following a lengthy illness. He was born November 3, 1915 in Cedar County, MO to the late Robert Cargill Sr. and Cora Pike Cargill. He was married January 29, 1936 in Nevada, MO to Hazel May Brundridge Cargill. She preceded him in death March 29, 1999. Survivors include one son, Eddie Cargill, Walker, MO; three daughters, Roberta Beauchamp, Deloniga, GA, Norma Short, El Dorado Springs, MO, Maxine Polk, Nevada, MO; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one sister Morine Chadd, Nevada, MO. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Robert Cargill Jr.; one daughter, Bobbie Jean Sloan; one grandson, David Cargill and one brother, Russell Cargill. A private family committal will be held at a later date.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322

Craig Caviness
Passed Away On October 21, 2000
Craig L. Caviness, age 40 of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2000 at the Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness., He was born on February 10, 1960 to Jerry M. Caviness and Agatha M. Theobald Caviness. He was married on June 10, 1984 to Irene Dudley and she survives of the home. Survivors in addition to his wife Irene include two daughters, Robyn and Krista, one son Adam, one granddaughter Destiny of the home and one grandson Jacob of the home, two sisters, Katie Brockway and Pat Perkins, six brothers, John, Joe, Bob, Dennis, Jim, and Leroy Caviness, numerous nieces, nephews , cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. A private burial will follow at the Olive Branch Cemetery , Milo MO. Friends may call from now until the hour of service and the family will receive friends 1-2:00 p.m. before the service.
Ferry Funeral Home
301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322