Micah Hershey

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Micah R. Hershey, age 44, of Oronogo passed away on the evening of August 8, 2024.

Micah was born on August 27, 1979, to M.R. and Christy Hershey in Coffeyville, Kansas, where he grew up with his two sisters, Amy and Stacy. While growing up, Micah attended Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville where he graduated in 1998. After high school, he attended PSU and graduated with a business degree.

On September 19, 2009 he married his wife, Lindsay and they have two beautiful daughters, Addy and Delaney. He loved his girls and spent a lot of time helping sell girl scout cookies and supporting them in their school and sports functions.

As a kid, Micah could always be found playing sports with his buddies and met his brother in law, Ray, and they became lifelong friends. His favorite pastime was fishing. From the time he was young he and his dad took an annual fishing trip to the Current River. He sure loved to fish. Micah also was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Through the ups and downs, he was a true fan. He loved the Jayhawks, Celtics, and the Royals too. You could always find him wearing something with one of his favorite teams on it.
Micah really enjoyed his church family. He attended Westside Christian Church of Coffeyville growing up and was a current member of Wellspring Church of Webb City.

Preceding Micah in death are his grandparents Ralph and Lois Hershey, aunt Oteka Aude, Grandma and Grandad Catherine and Emery Childress, and aunt Janet Pinckney.

He is survived by his wife Lindsay (Appelhans) Hershey of the home, two daughters: Adelynn and Delaney, parents M.R. and Christy, two sisters: Stacy Marti & husband Curtis, and Amy Oyler and husband Andy, many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 13 at Wellspring Church in Webb City. The family will receive friends and visitors from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, August 12 at Mason-Woodard Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his daughter's education in care of the mortuary or to Wellspring Church of Webb City.

Arrangements under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory – Joplin, Missouri.