(From Lakin Funeral Home)Nina Dian Stirling, age 73, of Carthage, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born in Kansas City, KS on Monday, December 8, 1952; daughter of Earl and Mabel (Rimmer) Whinery.
Nina married Richard Stirling on Friday, December 18, 1987, in Olivet, SD. She loved to play Bingo, sew, play card games, watch the game show network, and bird watching. She was a member of Standing at the Cross Christian Church in Carthage, MO. Nina was very family oriented and enjoyed time with her family or talking to them on the telephone. She will be missed.
Surviving are the following: a niece, JoAnna Lowe of Kansas City, KS; a nephew, Billy Duggins of Kansas City, KS; a sister, Ruby Tavis of Kansas City, KS; a stepdaughter, Cheri Stirling of South Dakota; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mabel Whinery; husband, Richard; sister, Teresa Whitledge; brother, Michael Whinery; and a stepson, Paul Stirling.
Graveside services will be at Van Buren Cemetery in Wentworth, MO on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rickey Locke officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.
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