Obituary - Jerry Holcomb

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Holcomb, 82 of Nevada, passed away early Wednesday morning on May 13, 2026 at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a brief illness.  Jerry was born on November 27, 1943 in Lansing, MI to Howard and Lucille (Poland) Holcomb.  Jerry grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1961.  Following High School, Jerry worked as a cook at the bowling alley and also the White Grill in Nevada.  He later worked as a lime spreader for C & S Fertilizer before going to work for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1993.  Following his retirement, he worked an additional 15 years driving a truck for the Amish community.  He was a Lifetime member of Nevada Elks Lodge #564 and longtime of the Nevada Eagles Lodge #3770. Jerry enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and old western movies on T.V. He especially enjoyed the time spent socializing with friends at the Nevada Elks, Nevada Eagles, and Amvets.

Survivors include his two children, daughter, Michelle Ast (Kelly) of Nevada and son, Chris Holcomb of Nevada, seven grandchildren, Kelsie Ryan (Nathan), Trenton Ast (Samantha), Jayden Ast, Kasen Ast, Kanton Ast, Cameron Holcomb, and Caylee Holcomb, four great grandchildren, Willow Ryan, August Ryan, Harlan Ryan, and Hudson Ast, and his nephew, Tommy Holcomb of Walker.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tom Holcomb.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Roger Beach officiating.  Interment will follow in the Antioch cemetery.    The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. 

In Lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Jerry’s memory to Nevada Elks Lodge Christmas Basket or to the Nevada R-5 Scholarship Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home.                     

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Obituary - Clara Miler

Clara May"Mazie"  Miler, 84, Nevada, MO. passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. following a brief illness. Clara, the eldest of 15 children, was born January 18, 1942, in Hill City, KS. to Arthur Callie and Mary Esther (Hunter) Rutherford.  Surviving siblings are Johnny E. Rutherford (GA), Rosalie K. Patterson (OK), Patricia A. Thompson (MA), Glynda L. Hammans(KS), Rayma Jean Hanes (Bracken)(AR), David L. Thompson (KS), Roger W. Mohl (KS), Leah M. Mohl (Maupin)(KS), Sheila R. Rutherford (KS), and Lisa D. Summers (KS). She was united in marriage to George Miler on October 17, 1956, in Great Bend, KS and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2016.

    Clara grew up in Hill City, KS. and attended school at one-room school houses in Russell County, Kansas. She lived most of her adult life in Vernon County, Missouri and worked for a number of years at Nelly Don in Nevada, and at the City Hospital in Nevada. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Clara enjoyed crocheting, watching westerns and wrestling, doing word searches, and loved listening to Elvis.  She was known for her feisty personality.

    Survivors include five children, Diana F. Miler, Walker, MO, Janice A. Miler, Joplin, MO, Mary Ann Canet (John), Mindenmines, MO, Terry W. Miler (Carol), Walker, MO, and Randy A Miler (Amy), Sheldon, MO; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband George and her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Daryl Dean Miler; a great-grandson, Eden Miler; and four brothers, Arthur F. Hammans, Ray Lee Hanes, Darrell D. Sellens and Kevin L. Rutherford.

    A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Radio Springs Park in Nevada, MO with Pastor Ron Smith officiating. Memorials are suggested in her name to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

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Obituary - Billy Cox

Billy Martin Cox, age 94, of Butler, MO passed away May 1, 2026 at Medicalodges of Butler, MO.   

     He was born September 23, 1931 in rural Freeman, MO and his birth name was Roy Martin Osborn.  He was adopted at 2 1/2 years of age by Lewis and Viola Cox and they changed his name to Billy Martin Cox.  He went to numerous country grade schools.  He graduated high school at Amstedam, MO in 1949.

   He was married to Twila Dudley of Amoret, MO, whom is now deceased, and they had four children.  Three are now deceased, Gail, Merrilee, and Dudley.  My one remaining son, Martin of Tonganoxie, KS.  I divorced my first wife in 1975.

   I worked numerous jobs including Bendix in Kansas City, MO, KCPL Power Plant, Lacygne, KS.  I played music at numerous clubs and threaters, and recorded at Nashville, TN.  I painted many oil paintings and portraits.  I retired in 1993.  

   I married Betty Ross of Rich Hill, MO in February 1997 and divorced in July 1997.  I moved to Montrose, MO then to Wheatland, MO where I played music at the non-alcoholic dance at Pittsburg, MO for three ears and retired from music in 2003.  Have many fond memories of music, children, and many good friends.

   I also drilled many water wells locally with my step-father's drilling rig.  Also tuned piano part-time for 40 years.

   A graveside memorial service will be 2 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO with Chaplain Meghann Case officiating under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO.  

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Butler 2026 Kindergarten graduation this evening

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Obituary - William "Bill" W. Haynie M.D.

A celebration of life service for William "Bill" W. Haynie M.D. of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. May 30, 2026 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m May 30. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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Storms possible tonight through early next week

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Archie Smoking Cyclones compete at State

The Archie FFA BBQ Team competed at State on Monday, here are the results:

Grilled Cheese: 19th

Ribeye: 7th

Chicken Lollipops: 22nd

Upside Down Cake: 7th

Ribs: 19th

Pulled Pork: 17th

Overall Team Placing: 19th

Congratulations to our Smoking Cyclones for a great first contest! We are so proud of you!

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Rich Hill city-wide garage sales begin tommorrow

City Wide Garage Sale Map for May 15th, 16th and 17th are available

Feel free to stop by City Hall and grab a map

1. JH VOLLEYBALL BAKE SALE – RAISING MONEY FOR CAMP

SQUARE PARK SHELTER: DATES 5/16 @ 8:00AM-SOLD OUT

2. 617-615 E PARK STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 8:00AM-?

3. 302 S 2ND STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 8:00AM-5:00PM

4. 204 S 14TH STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 8:00AM-4:00PM

5. 1205 E OLIVE STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 8:00AM-?

6. 302 S 8TH STREET: DATES 5/15-5/16 @ 8:00AM-1:00PM

7. 709 S 6TH STREET: DATES 5/15-5/16 @ 9:00AM-3:00PM

8. 412 E LINDEN STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 9:00AM-?

9. 501 E SYCAMORE: DATES 5/15-5/16 @ 8:00AM-?

10. 223 S 3RD STREET: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ 8:00AM-5:00PM

11. 1021 E PARK AVENUE: DATES 5/15-5/17 @ DAYTIME

12. 704 N FAYETTE STREET

DATES 5/15 @ 8:00AM-5:00PM 5/16 @ 8:00AM-12:00PM

13. 721 N MCCOMB STREET: DATES 5/16 @ 9:00AM-2:00PM

14. 301 E MYRTLE STREET: DATES 5/15-5/16 @ 8:00AM-5:00PM

15. 804 N 2ND STREET: DATES 5/14 1:00PM-6:00PM 5/15

8:00AM-5:00PM 5/16 8:00AM-12:00PM

16. 314 E VINE STREET: DATES 5/15-05/17 @ 8:00AM-?

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