Joyce Mary

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Joyce Elaine Mary, of Dadeville, MO, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 89.

She was born on November 26, 1936 in Lexington, NE to Kenneth H. and Helen G. Young. Joyce graduated from Overton High School in Overton, NE. She was united in marriage to Ronald Lee Mary on August 1, 1992 in Springfield, MO. Joyce was a member of the St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Stockton, MO. She always liked socializing with her girl friends and catching up. Joyce enjoyed spending time cooking, and going to the lake. She had a special place in her heart for dogs.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenneth and Helen Young; her son, Tim Reed; and her brother, Maynard Young.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Mary; her daughter, Debbie Johnson; five step-children, Ronda Elliott and husband David, Katherine Mary-Gonzales and husband Felix, Angela Mary and Alyn Brown, Sandra Ogle, and Ron Mary and wife Chrissie; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will conduct a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Stockton, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice, or another organization close to their heart. Cremation services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Betty Cope

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Betty Lou Hosfield was born on July 11, 1935 in Paris, Texas to Cecil B. Hosfield and Alice Graham Hosfield. When she was a toddler, her family relocated to Neosho, MO where she was raised with her older brother Thomas and younger sister MaryAnn.

She attended Central Elementary School before graduating from Neosho High School in 1953. From the age of 10 until her marriage she was the organist for St. Canera's Church. She and Harold "Dean" Cope were married there on December 19, 1954.

She studied for her teaching degree at Joplin Junior College, University of Kansas-Pittsburgh, The College of the Desert and Arizona State University where she received her B. A (1972) and Masters (1978) in Education.

Betty began her teaching career at Cathedral City Elementary School in California, later teaching at the Mohave, Pueblo, Cherokee and Cocopah schools in Scottsdale, Arizona. She retired in 1997. She was active for many years with PEO and enjoyed her bridge club.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, three daughters Mary, Joan and Jeanne, and brother Thomas. Survived by her children Lance, Kelly and Greg (Vicki), grandchildren Jason, Stephanie (Ryan), Ashley (Gary) and great-grandchildren Ashton, Devin, Aria, Cambria, and Carson, her sister and brother-in-law MaryAnn and Bob Toft, nieces Kathy Hosfield, Mary H. Poage along with their children and her nephew Tim Hosfield.

A Memorial Service will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Scottsdale. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on July 11 at 10:00AM at St. Camera Catholic Church, Neosho, MO, followed by internment in the Neosho I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Vergil Williams

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Vergil Lee Williams, 78, of Anderson, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Born on March 16, 1948, in Stella, Missouri, he was the son of the late Virgil A. and Naomi B. (Lawrence) Williams.

In 1967, Vergil was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country with distinction and honor. During his two years of service, he was awarded the Purple Heart. Following an injury, he spent the remainder of his military career stationed in Okinawa, Japan, serving as an Army clerk typist. It was during his time in the service that he began a devoted correspondence with Betty Jean Jones, who would soon become the love of his life. Following his honorable discharge, Vergil and Betty were married, and together they raised two children, Rebecca and Michael.

Vergil spent his dedicated professional career working at La-Z-Boy, where he took great pride in his craft of assembling chairs. Vergil always made sure to have a La-Z-Boy chair at his home, the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s work.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dale Williams.

Vergil is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty Williams of Anderson; his daughter, Rebecca Franklin (Jeff) of Anderson; and his son, Michael Williams (Elizabeth) of Anderson.

He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Luke Williams, Jacob Franklin, Christopher Franklin and five great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother, Danny Williams of Neosho; and his four sisters: Connie Burns (Joe) of Anderson, Edith Kimbrough (Danny Duncan) of Jasper, Donna Brattin (Alan) of Wheaton, and Mary Banks (Ervin) of Goodman. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss him deeply.

Graveside services for Vergil will be held at 10:00 AM on July 01, 2026, at the Tracy Cemetery 7004 State Highway 76 Pineville, Missouri, 64831. Reverend Bob Holloway will officiate.

Rosdar Materne

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Rosdar Serenios Materne, age 69, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on June 18, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1956, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength.

Rosdar graduated from high school and carried herself with dignity and grace throughout her life. She worked at Twin Rivers in Neosho, Missouri, for five years and later at Tyson Foods in Noel, Missouri, where she dedicated 13 years of faithful service. She was known as a hardworking woman who took pride in providing for her family and doing her part with care and commitment.

Faith was an important part of Rosdar’s life, and she was a Christian. Her beliefs guided the way she treated others, and she was remembered as a loving, kind, and friendly woman. She had a warm heart and a generous spirit, and once she got to know someone, she would be their friend for life. Although she was kind, she did not take jokes well.

Rosdar loved fishing, which she called pang pwo likilik, and she also enjoyed sightseeing, or one lap. She found joy in spending time with her family and in caring for them in every way she could. Her family was the center of her life, and she gave them her love, attention, and support without hesitation. The memories she created with them will remain treasured for generations.

She is survived by her husband, Clemenson Materne; her son, Clyde Materne, and daughter-in-law, Anna Materne; her daughter, Mayleen Johnny, and son-in-law, Johnston Johnny; her daughter-in-law, Nanette Materne; and her son-in-law, Whyneld Dick. She also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, including Derek Materne, Natalie Miller, Jonathon Miller, Dornell Materne, Sharayne Materne, Skyler Rodriguez, CJ Materne, Reann Materne, NorDamian Materne, Ntwone Materne, Jinny Rehobson, Korson Hallens, Jimmy Jr. Rehobson, Jermaine Johnny, Alimay Johnny, Dylan Igisomar, Weiss Dick, Quinny Materne, and others who brought her great joy. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Derrence Materne, Renzelle Materne, Athena Materne, and Anora Materne.

She was preceded in death by her father, Roper Serenios; her mother, Suhlie Serenios; her son, Clemens Materne; her daughters, Alsileen Dick and Kayleen Materne.

A visitation and chapel service will be held on June 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the FMCC Church in Neosho, Missouri. Burial will follow at the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.

Xena Selfridge

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Xena Lyghtfaye Resz Selfridge, age 5, Sheldon, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  

Xena was born on January 7, 2021, in Clinton, MO to Jesus Jesse and Darcy Marie (Resz) Selfridge.

Xena is survived by her parents, Jesus & Darcy Selfridge, and four siblings, McKala Selfridge, Curtis Selfridge, Annabelle Selfridge, and twin sister Zaylah Selfridge, all of the home in Sheldon, MO; two aunts, Erica Resz and Courtney Weeks, both of Nevada, MO; and numerous cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date by Ferry Funeral Home. Those who wish may contribute to the family in Xena’s memory in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Christopher Cassidy

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Christopher James Cassidy, 15, of Sheldon, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Christopher was born on April 12, 2011, in Kansas City, MO, to Christopher and Cassandra (Spoeery) Cassidy.

Christopher was raised in Sheldon, MO and attended Sheldon High School through his freshman year. He was a member of the Science Club and served on the Student Council at SHS. He loved the outdoors, had a love for animals, and was known as a good story-teller. Christopher was a member of the Living Hope Church of the Nazarene in Lamar, MO.

Christopher is survived by his parents, Chris and Casey Cassidy, of the home; a sister, Bella Cassidy, of the home; a grandmother, Audrey Cassidy, of the home; and an uncle, Joe Cassidy, Grandview, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Living Hope Church of the Nazarene, Lamar, MO. Those who wish may contribute to the family in Christopher’s memory in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Jerry Brown

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Jerry Lee Brown, born July 29, 1946, originally of Murrieta, California passed on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his family and the spirits of the horses Nutmeg, Star, Selena, Hershey, Little Man, Salsa, Sawyer, and so many more that his granddaughters lost track of the rest. 

On his farm in Brooklyn Heights, where all animals were equally loved, Jerry lived with wife Diane of 20 years. His days were spent taking care of the animals in his evenings, and spent his days transporting natural resources throughout the four-state area. Rarely seen without his gunslinger mustache, cowboy hat, wrangler jeans, and dirty boots, Jerry was a man who will always be remembered as a spirit of true character until the very end.

Predeceased by his mother Juanita Fox and father Thomas Brown of California.

Jerry is survived by wife Diane Brown née Cornell of Oronogo, Missouri; son Jerry A. Brown of California; sister Pat Kerdaron of Arizona; nephews Steve, Patrick, and John Edberg of Wichita, Kansas, and Joe Kerdaron of Arizona; niece Cindy Smith of Wheatland, Missouri; step-daughters Rhonda Provin (spouse Pete Provin) of Oronogo, Missouri, and Rebecca Crawford of Neosho, Missouri; and step-grandchildren Timothy Crawford (spouse Candice Crawford) of Arkansas, Christopher Crawford of Arkansas, Emma Provin (spouse Clark Topjon) of Kansas City, Missouri, Hannah Provin (partner Chance Bright) of Webb City, Missouri, Marcus Crawford (spouse Kenzie Crawford) of Neosho, Missouri, and Jaron Crawford of Neosho, Missouri. 

A graveside service will be held for family and friends at Oronogo Cemetery on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Jerry will always be remembered as a wise, loving, and kind cowboy.