The Obituary Section

Albert "Al" Budd

, Missouri

Albert Ewing Budd passed away in the presence of his family on Sunday August 16 2026 at the age of 79 at KU Medical Center in Olathe KS. Albert was a longterm resident of Richards Missouri with his wife Kathy of 58 years. In those 58 years he was a loving husband and father. Albert enjoyed many things and being with his family was the one he loved best. Whether he was hunting fishing or horseback riding he always had a smile on his face. He was a man of many traits he could build just about anything and fix everything. After retiring from Peerless Products in Fort Scott KS for 40 Years he had plenty of time to do just that. He was proceeded in death by his parents Wanda and Naomi Budd brother Jimmy Budd sister Wandalee Schulze sister Norma Tayler and brother Bill Budd. Albert is survived…

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Joel "Jody" Shaffer

, Missouri

Joel Byron Jody Shaffer 70 passed away Friday August 7 2026 at his home in Nevada MO following a lengthy illness. Jody was born on April 17 1956 in Fort Leavenworth KS to Joseph and Dorothy Jester Shaffer. He was married to Debbie Kerr on January 19 2008 in Gladstone MO. Jody was raised in Milo MO and attended Nevada High School. He served in the United States Army from 19731975 stationed in Germany. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City for a number of years until his retirement. He also drove a truck for CreteShaffer Trucking Company of Kansas City from 20082011. Jody loved riding motorcycles with his brother Jesse and friends. He also rode as a member of the Patriot Guard. He enjoyed camping fishing going to car races shooting pool watching the Kansas City Chiefs games and spending time with his friends and family.…

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Danny Garber

, Missouri

Danny Ellsworth Garber age 71 of Sheldon MO passed away Thursday August 6 2026 at MooreFew Care Center in Nevada MO. He was born on June 11 1955 in Des Moines Iowa to Donald and Helen Struth Garber who preceded him in death. Danny was married to Janice Holcomb Garber and together they raised their daughter Amy Groff. He was a proud grandfather to two granddaughters Haily Johnston and Piper Johnston and a loving greatgrandfather to four greatgrandchildren. Danny was a freight transport truck driver. During retirement he loved to fish. For the past year and a half he has resided at the Moore Few Care Center facility. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Sandra Ellwood and Diana Strugh. He is survived by his sister Linda Gish of Sheldon MO.

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David Urena

, Missouri

David Richard Urena 59 of Nevada MO passed away at his home on Wednesday August 12 2026. David was born May 31 1967 in Seattle WA. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Oakie and Wakako Urena and a grandson Kip Richard Urena. David is survived by his children Aaron Reed David Gard Thomas Richard Urena Keith Urena and his wife Miranda. His grandchildren who loved their Papa very much Karleigh Reed Cason Reed Aidyn Reed Brenli Urena Jayce Urena Tymber Urena and Kelson Brown and Marsha Urena his exwife and best friend forever. He also left behind his sister Vicki Corn and her husband James of Seneca MO and Vickis children Michael Matt and Brandi and his brother Thomas Raymond Urena of Lenexa KS. Everyone who knew David Urena will miss him immensely. He was devoted to his entire family and he was an amazing man father…

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Dimple Lute

, Missouri

Our beloved mother Dimple Lute left this world peacefully on August 9 2026 at the age of 99. Born on April 1 1927 east of Appleton City Missouri Dimple was the cherished daughter of Shelby and Thelma Mount Purvis. Her life was a testament of devotion to her family her friends and her faith. Dimple graduated from Appleton City High School in 1944 and furthered her education by attending Missouri State College in Springfield for two summers. At the young age of seventeen she taught children from all eight grades in a oneroomed schoolhouse. In 1946 Dimple married the love of her life Richard Lute beginning a partnership that would span decades. Their union was blessed with three devoted daughters Nancy Pamela and Cindy. Together they owned and operated Lutes Store serving the local farming community for nearly eight years. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond the store as she began…

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Derrick Schwabe

, Missouri

September 8, 1988

Derrick was born September 9 1988 in Bartlesville OK to Laura Lynn Greenawalt. He was a 2007 graduate of Nevada High School and was currently working at the Super 8 Motel working in maintenance. He loved fishing and enjoyed tattooing junk collecting playing video games and hanging with friends but he really loved his mother Laura his son Lucus and his sister Cassie. Derrick is survived by his son Lucus L. Schwabe of Nevada MO his mother Laura Greenawalt of Nevada his sister Cassie Schwabe of Milo MO as well as a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. In loving memory of Derrick SchwabeThere are no words to express how much Im going to miss you. You were not only my best friend you were my brother.Youll be missed with a heavy heart .

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Jordan Stone

, Missouri

July 14, 2005

Jordan Lee Valor Stone 21 of Mt. Vernon MO passed away on Saturday August 8 2026. Jordan was born on July 15 2005 in Joplin MO to Jamie Lee Valentine Stone and Lorrie Beth Hunt. Jordan was raised in Liberal Lamar and Milo MO. He graduated from Liberal High School in the Class of 2023. He had resided in Mt. Vernon for the past 5 months. Jordan was known as an adventurous kid. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He attended the Hannon Freewill Baptist Church. Jordan is survived by his mother Lori Mattox Nevada MO his father Jamie Stone Liberal MO stepmother Lea Cotterell Liberal MO grandmother Wanda Hunt Nevada MO siblings Justin Stone El Dorado Springs MO Scott Stone Nevada MO Cory Stone Nevada MO Jacob Stone Liberal MO and Sarah Lucas Nevada MO several nieces and nephews and two stepsisters Breezie Cotterell and Windie…

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Jr Herman "Carl" Brokob

, Missouri

Herman Carl Brokob Jr formerly of Nevada passed away on Thursday August 6 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin MO following a lengthy illness. Carl was born in Nevada MO on May 27 1949 to Beulah Burdick and Herman Brokob Sr. He married Linda Forbes on June 26 1970 and she survives of the home in Webb City. Carl was born and raised in Nevada and attended Nevada schools. Carl always worked hard to provide for his family often working two jobs. He worked MondayFriday at the City Hospital and then would spend his weekends working at the Country Kitchen. In 1994 Carl and his family moved to Webb City where he worked at Leggett and Platt for 20 years until his retirement. Carl and Linda attended Christs Church of Oronogo Oronogo MO. In addition to his wife Linda Carl is survived by two daughters Chrystal Wininger Gary and…

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