The family will be having a memorial service on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, MO with a visitation at 1 p.m.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Obituary - Mark Edwin Disselhoff
Obituary - Leslie "Francine" Riggs
Francine was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. She worked in food service at Cottey College and Nevada Middle School, at On My Own for several years, and the Nevada Habilitation Center for 14 years until retiring due to illness. Francine loved being with family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Francine is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the home; her children, John Murphy (Megan), Nevada, MO, and Shea Moore (Brandon), Centerton, AR; 7 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Madison, Jamin, Jaxson, Gabriel, Natalie, Camden; and her mother, Rosetta Nichols, Nevada, MO. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Lester Nichols; and her father- and mother-in law, Junior and Betty Riggs.
Memorial services for Francine Riggs will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ray Adams officiating. Committal will follow at a later date in Newton Burial Park. Those who wish may contribute in Francine’s memory to the COPD Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
Obituary - Timothy Rex Bruce
Tim grew up on his family’s farm in Walker, MO, gaining a love for the outdoors and hunting. He attended Walker School, graduating with class of 1996. He actively participated in the Walker 4-H during his childhood and had a love for the club throughout his life, sharing this passion with his children. He was a huge supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair.
Tim was blessed with two amazing children, Dalton Lane and Hadley Lynn. He considered them his greatest blessings and his pride and joy. He loved watching his children grow and being an active part of their lives. Being a dad was the highlight of his life. He never missed a game or an activity his kids were a part of. His joy was multiplied when his grandson, Bexon Lane, entered his world in 2017.
He was an avid hunter and sports fan. Some of his most treasured memories come from hunting with his son Dalton. During high school he played baseball and basketball for his high school team, the Walker Pirates. Tim loved to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and was a lifelong fan of KU Jayhawks. He was thrilled when his daughter Hadley decided to attend KU to pursue her college degree. Hadley and Tim had many special adventures on the KU campus watching games and meeting one of his idols, Bill Self, a bucket list check off.
Tim was great with his hands, creating many splendors of work through woodworking and tinkering on vehicles for friends and family. He could easily put together a project without a diagram, only using his visual skills.
Tim also had amazing cooking skills. He is best known for his smoked meats and chili that could set your mouth on fire. Not many dared to eat the chili, but Tim. He also loved to grow the hottest peppers around and create his own seasoning blends. Trust us, nobody else could eat that fire-hot blend either.
Tim was a hard worker throughout his life. Before graduating, Tim worked on the Burch Farm helping to haul hay during the summers. Shortly after graduation he worked for Murphy Family Farms. Later, working at 3M, ADM labs and most recently Eagle Picher in Joplin. He considered his colleagues at Eagle Picher to be his second family.
Preceding Tim in death were his grandparents and his father, Rex Bruce.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Bruce; his son, Dalton (Caitlin) Bruce and grandson, Bexon Bruce; daughter, Hadley Bruce; sister, Tammy (Gavon) Hutchison and nephew, Landon Hutchison. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Scotty Pritchett officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Those who wish may contribute in Tim's memory to the Vernon County Youth Fair in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Tim was blessed with two amazing children, Dalton Lane and Hadley Lynn. He considered them his greatest blessings and his pride and joy. He loved watching his children grow and being an active part of their lives. Being a dad was the highlight of his life. He never missed a game or an activity his kids were a part of. His joy was multiplied when his grandson, Bexon Lane, entered his world in 2017.
He was an avid hunter and sports fan. Some of his most treasured memories come from hunting with his son Dalton. During high school he played baseball and basketball for his high school team, the Walker Pirates. Tim loved to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and was a lifelong fan of KU Jayhawks. He was thrilled when his daughter Hadley decided to attend KU to pursue her college degree. Hadley and Tim had many special adventures on the KU campus watching games and meeting one of his idols, Bill Self, a bucket list check off.
Tim was great with his hands, creating many splendors of work through woodworking and tinkering on vehicles for friends and family. He could easily put together a project without a diagram, only using his visual skills.
Tim also had amazing cooking skills. He is best known for his smoked meats and chili that could set your mouth on fire. Not many dared to eat the chili, but Tim. He also loved to grow the hottest peppers around and create his own seasoning blends. Trust us, nobody else could eat that fire-hot blend either.
Tim was a hard worker throughout his life. Before graduating, Tim worked on the Burch Farm helping to haul hay during the summers. Shortly after graduation he worked for Murphy Family Farms. Later, working at 3M, ADM labs and most recently Eagle Picher in Joplin. He considered his colleagues at Eagle Picher to be his second family.
Preceding Tim in death were his grandparents and his father, Rex Bruce.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Bruce; his son, Dalton (Caitlin) Bruce and grandson, Bexon Bruce; daughter, Hadley Bruce; sister, Tammy (Gavon) Hutchison and nephew, Landon Hutchison. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Scotty Pritchett officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Those who wish may contribute in Tim's memory to the Vernon County Youth Fair in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Bates County Sheriff's Office Promotions
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During his almost 16 year career with the Sheriff's Office, Justin has served as a Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Handler, Narcotics Investigator, Firearms Instructer, Sniper, SERT Commander, and Captain.
Justin is a member of the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad, CNET Drug Taskforce, Heartland Tactical Officers Association, Missouri Narcotics Officers Association, Missouri Police Canine Associations, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50 and the Western Missouri Critical Incident Investigation Team.
Justin is a Bates County native and brings experience and leadership to the position.
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During his 15 year career at the Sheriff's Office, Justin started as a Detention Officer and then moved to a Patrol Deputy position. In 2012 Justin became the second K9 Deputy. Justin was then promoted to his current rank of Patrol Sergeant. Justin is still an active K9 handler, Mounted Horse Patrol and a member of the SERT Team.
Justin is a member of the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad, Heartland Tactical Officers Association, Missouri Police Canine Assocations, and Missouri Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50.
Justin is also a Bates County native and brings experience and leadership to the position.
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Please help us congratulate Jeremy Davis for his promotion to the position of Detective. Jeremy graduated the University of Central Missouri Police Academy in Warrensburg in 2009. Jeremy began his law enforcement career as a Dentention Officer at the Pettis County Sheriff's Office. Jeremy came to the Bates County Sheriff's Office in late 2009. During his almost 16 year career with the Sheriff's Office, Jeremy has served as a Patrol Deputy and was later promoted to a Patrol Sergeant. Jeremy is a Taser Instructor, Certified Drone Pilot and a member of the SERT Team. Jeremy is a member of the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad, Heartland Tactical Officers Association, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50 and the Western Missouri Critical Incident Investigation Team. Jeremy brings experience and leadership to the position |
Obituary - Dale Leonard Brown
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A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Following the services, burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Missouri with military honors.
Dale was born in L’Anse, Michigan on November 4, 1953, the son of Leonard J. Brown and Helen J. Strauch. Dale grew up in a large family, he was one of twelve children, David, Darell, Daniel, Douglas, Donald, Darin, Dean, Dwight, Delores, Laura, and Kathy. After high school Dale served his country in the United States Army. He went on to further his education and received his master’s degree in chemistry with a minor in environmental science at University of Missouri. Dale met the love of his life, Jo Lynnete Beydler and they were married on November 8, 1975. Together, they were blessed with three wonderful children, Lucas, Andrew, and Lacey. Dale was a very faithful member of the Countryside Bible Church where he served as an Elder in the church. In life, he worked as an environmental engineer for Honeywell and retired after 35 years of service. He loved spending his spare time whittling, fishing, shooting at the range, and washing his truck multiple times a day if needed. But most of all he loved spending his time with his children and grandchildren.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Helen Brown; his sister Delores Kugler; his granddaughter, Abigail Estelle Brown; and his in-laws, Raymond and Virginia Beydler.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Jo Lynnete Brown; three children, Lucas D. Brown (Amy), Andrew J. Brown, and Lacey J. Burgess (Keith); three grandchildren, Brody Brown, Levi Brown, Keith Burgess, Jr. and one on the way in April; ten siblings, David Brown (Veronica), Darell Brown (Nancy), Daniel Brown (Colleen), Douglas Brown (Marcia), Donald Brown (Loretta), Darin Brown (Sharon), Dean Brown (Marie), Dwight Brown, Laura McElroy (Mark), and Kathy Gaylord (Arnold); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside Bible Church c/o Robin Simpson 305 Sandra Ln. Belton, Missouri 64012.
Obituary - James Buckie Coffman
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“Buckcie” was born June 26,1939 in Wright County of Norwood, Missouri son of John Melvin Coffman and Ellen Pearl Mosley Coffman He graduated from Norwood High School in 1957.
Over the course of his life Buckie was united in marriage to Wilma Lorene Andrews Coffman March 28, 1958 for 66 years.
Buckie and Wilma started their family in February 1959 with their first son, Elvin Cale Coffman, in August 1961 John Mark Coffman and in August 1968 daughter Cynthia Renee Coffman Willey.
Buckie retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and most of all horseback riding. Buckie and his Uncle Kenneth Coffman Joined “American Endurance Ride Conference” and competed in Endurance racing. Buckie accomplished winning the 1974 National Championship award with AERC and was also reserve champion in 1975. He and his horse Revel D held a record time of 8 hours and 9 minutes for a 100-mile race they held the record up into the early 80’s. During his competition years he rode 2730 miles. His last year racing was in 1990 at a 50-mile race held in Missouri. His love for horses and Mules continued after his retirement from the sport. He spent many hours teaching his grandkids how to ride horses and took them for many rides with his wagon drawn team of mules Corkey and Alice. It was his passion.
Buckie was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Minnie Coffman, Maternal grandparents Jack and Dulcie Mosley. Father John Melvin Coffman, Mother Ellen Pearl Coffman, Aunt Mearl Mosley, Sister June Coffman Yarick, Son Mark Coffman, Son, Elvin Coffman, Grandson Aaron Coffman, Grandson Michael Coffman, Great granddaughter Kayla Novovesky, Great grandson , Malcolm West. He is survived by his Wife Wilma Lorene Andrews Coffman, Daughter, Cynthia Renee Coffman Willey and husband Robert, and their children Lyndsey, Sabrina Willey West and husband Gabe West kids Olivia, Colson West, Cameron Willey. Granddaughter Julie Novovesky and her children Dylan and Bailey. Granddaughter, Meredith Coffman Paris husband Scott Paris, daughter Haley Houghton. Granddaughter Amanda Coffman Jackson and husband Josh Jackson and there kids Peyton, Brayden, Kelsey and Reid Jackson. Great Grandson Tyler, Trevor and Trenton Coffman.
Sister Betty Coffman Dickerson and husband Ronnie Dickerson, Brother Danial Coffman and wife Kathy Coffman, Brother Johnny Coffman and Wife Connie. Sister Judy Coffman Fischer and husband Dale. Brother-in- law Gene Andrews and wife Marilyn and kids and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Buckie Leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well.
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