Jesse Clark Carriker, 79, Lee’s Summit, passed away Sept. 30, 2009. Jesse was born Feb. 13, 1930, to Julius “Jude” and Mary “Lena” (Martin) Carriker in Cedar County.
Jesse is a Class of 1948 graduate of El Dorado Springs High School. He joined the US Air Force where he served four years.
Through the ups and downs, good times and bad, Jess always believed that Heaven must be extra special to be better than his life everyday.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Carriker; and children, Clinton and Valorie Carriker.
Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Mae (Andes), of the home; children, Deborah Carriker, Neilsen Carriker - both of Lee’s Summit; grandchildren - Jonathon Carriker - Hawaii, Amy and Robert Weeks - Lee’s Summit, Nate and Heather Carriker - Blue Springs, Matthew Earnest - Iraq; great-grandchildren - Braden, Rylee and Clair Weeks; brother, Ulysses Carriker - Stephens City, VA; and many other relatives and friends.
A “Celebration of Life” service and potluck dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Community of Christ (RLDS) Church, 801 SW 19th St., Blue Springs.
Arrangements were by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Mary Lucinda Long
Mary Lucinda (Spencer) Long, 87, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, after an extended illness. She was born on March 29, 1922, to Fred and Adah Spencer in Cedar Springs, Cedar County, MO.
Mary graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. During the war, Mary worked at Lake City Defense Plant. She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Andy Long who was a firefighter in Kansas City and then in Riverside, CA. Mary was a homemaker who cherished her home and family. Andy and Mary enjoyed camping and traveling around the country. After Andy’s death in 1987,
Mary returned to El Dorado Springs, where she was active in the Church of Christ and enjoyed lunches at the Senior Center.
In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Lorene Davis, and brothers, Edward Spencer and Edwin Spencer - all of El Dorado Springs.
Mary is survived by her brothers, Carroll Spencer and his wife, Evelyn - Rantool, KS, and Jim Spencer and his wife, Myrtle - El Dorado Springs; her brother-in-law, John Davis (husband of Lorene) - El Dorado Springs; her son, Lonnie Wayne Long, and his wife, Kathy - Bolivar; her daughter, Ginger Mazzola, and her husband, Bill - Winter Haven, FL; grandchildren - Tony Mazzola - Dallas, GA, Karl Long - Phoenix, AZ, Donna Anderson - Anaheim, CA, Gina Weinzetl - Enterprise, AL, Tamara Hamilton - Dallas, GA, and Patricia Long – Bolivar; and by great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to our friends and church family who have provided loving support during Mary’s illness and to the staff of Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar for their caring attention to Mary during her time there.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel in El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Jerry Book officiating. Interment will follow in Clintonville Cemetery in El Dorado Springs under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to CMH Hospice or to a hospice that serves your area.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Charlotte A. Walentiny
Charlotte Ann Walentiny, 71, Bolivar, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in St. John’s Regional Hospital, Springfield. The daughter of George and Evelyn (Humphrey) Burns, she was born at Waterloo, IA, on Nov. 14, 1937.
She and David Lee Walentiny were married July 23, 1965, in Phoenix, AZ. He preceded her in death July 21, 2007.
A resident of El Dorado Springs for 14 years before coming to Bolivar, she was employed for several years by Sentry Insurance Co. and was a homemaker.
Survivors include five children - Susan Buist - Springfield, Andrea Redburn - Bolivar, Alexa Moore - Collins, Brett Walentiny - Phoenix, AZ, and Steven Schwab - Phoenix, AZ; and seven grandchildren - Jessica Buist, Matthew McIver, Kolton Walentiny, Kassidy Walentiny, Hope Redburn, Israel Redburn and Alyssa Moore.
Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the First Assembly of God, El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Dana Taylor officiating.
Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar. Online condolences may be made at www.murrayfuneral homes.com.
She and David Lee Walentiny were married July 23, 1965, in Phoenix, AZ. He preceded her in death July 21, 2007.
A resident of El Dorado Springs for 14 years before coming to Bolivar, she was employed for several years by Sentry Insurance Co. and was a homemaker.
Survivors include five children - Susan Buist - Springfield, Andrea Redburn - Bolivar, Alexa Moore - Collins, Brett Walentiny - Phoenix, AZ, and Steven Schwab - Phoenix, AZ; and seven grandchildren - Jessica Buist, Matthew McIver, Kolton Walentiny, Kassidy Walentiny, Hope Redburn, Israel Redburn and Alyssa Moore.
Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the First Assembly of God, El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Dana Taylor officiating.
Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar. Online condolences may be made at www.murrayfuneral homes.com.
James B. Tyler
James Buddy Tyler, 73, Cedar County, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, following a prolonged illness. He was born July 1, 1936, in Kansas City to Jim and Jewell Anna (Cannon) Tyler.
His family moved to a farm near Virgil City when he was a child. He grew up in Cedar County and attended White Hall and El Dorado Springs Schools, graduating in 1954.
He married Florence Roberta Castor, his high school sweetheart, on Aug. 28. 1954. They recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He taught school for several years, teaching art, psychology and earth science in the Kansas City and Arkansas areas. Since 1973, he worked a variety of jobs and on the farm. He built two houses, both of which withstood tornadoes.
He was a member of the Missouri National Guard (discharged in 1959); a past master of Hickory Hill Masonic Lodge near Jefferson City; and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Freemason, Kansas City Valley. He had many interests but especially liked his book and foreign car collections.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jewell Tyler; and a sister, Mary Tomirello Wadley.
Survivors include his wife, Florence R. Tyler.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Wright Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
His family moved to a farm near Virgil City when he was a child. He grew up in Cedar County and attended White Hall and El Dorado Springs Schools, graduating in 1954.
He married Florence Roberta Castor, his high school sweetheart, on Aug. 28. 1954. They recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He taught school for several years, teaching art, psychology and earth science in the Kansas City and Arkansas areas. Since 1973, he worked a variety of jobs and on the farm. He built two houses, both of which withstood tornadoes.
He was a member of the Missouri National Guard (discharged in 1959); a past master of Hickory Hill Masonic Lodge near Jefferson City; and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Freemason, Kansas City Valley. He had many interests but especially liked his book and foreign car collections.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jewell Tyler; and a sister, Mary Tomirello Wadley.
Survivors include his wife, Florence R. Tyler.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Wright Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Nell Ruth Robertson
Nell Ruth Robertson, 75, El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, Sept. 24, 2009. She was born in Joplin on Feb. 27, 1934, the daughter of Don B. Keys and Grace E. (Kyle) Keys.
No services are planned at this time. Final disposition is cremation.
Arrangements made by the Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
No services are planned at this time. Final disposition is cremation.
Arrangements made by the Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Berna Faye Mendenhall
Berna Faye Mendenhall, 75, El Dorado Springs, passed away Wednesday, Sept 23, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1933, in Benton County, MO, the daughter of Murl H. Reed and Gleen F. Reed.
Berna moved to Platte City, with her parents to attend and graduate high school. From Platte City, Berna moved to Garden City, KS, St. Louis, and Miami, FL. In 1992 she returned to El Dorado Springs, to help care for her parents. Berna loved working, crocheting, reading and reality TV.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Murl H. and Gleen F. Reed.
Survivors include two children: Donald Kent Whitton - El Dorado Springs, and Tamira Elaine Reed - Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren - Levi Esry and wife, Angela - El Dorado Springs, Justin Whitton and wife, Kristin - Carthage, Josh Whitton and wife, Monica - El Dorado Springs, and Nicolas Quiqq - Sacramento, CA; and four great-grandchildren - Elizabeth Whitton, Reed Whitton and Jessica Whitton - all of Carthage, and Lilly Esry - El Dorado Springs.
Graveside services were held at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 26, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Berna moved to Platte City, with her parents to attend and graduate high school. From Platte City, Berna moved to Garden City, KS, St. Louis, and Miami, FL. In 1992 she returned to El Dorado Springs, to help care for her parents. Berna loved working, crocheting, reading and reality TV.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Murl H. and Gleen F. Reed.
Survivors include two children: Donald Kent Whitton - El Dorado Springs, and Tamira Elaine Reed - Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren - Levi Esry and wife, Angela - El Dorado Springs, Justin Whitton and wife, Kristin - Carthage, Josh Whitton and wife, Monica - El Dorado Springs, and Nicolas Quiqq - Sacramento, CA; and four great-grandchildren - Elizabeth Whitton, Reed Whitton and Jessica Whitton - all of Carthage, and Lilly Esry - El Dorado Springs.
Graveside services were held at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 26, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Barbara Ann Dockery
Barbara Ann Dockery, 65, Nevada, passed away Sept. 22, 2009, in her home following a prolonged illness. Barbara was born to Dan Fredrick Henry and Mary Ida (Boltinghouse) Henry on Oct. 6, 1943.
She married Loren Curtis Dockery on June 18, 1960, in El Dorado Springs. To this union two sons were born. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, sewing and quilting, not to mention spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were: her parents, Dan and Mary Henry; her husband, Loren Dockery; her brother, Bob Henry; and her grandson, Andy Wayn Dockery Jr.
Survivors include two sons: Andy Dockery and Michael Dockery - both of Nevada; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Bill Henry - CA; and one sister, Wilma Pippin - El Dorado Springs.
Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Interment followed in the St. James Ridge Cemetery, near Milford. Pallbearers were - Carter Pugh, Eddie Stanhope, Drew Blake, Max Walters, Fernando Zatien and Keith Anderson.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO, 64744.
She married Loren Curtis Dockery on June 18, 1960, in El Dorado Springs. To this union two sons were born. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, sewing and quilting, not to mention spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were: her parents, Dan and Mary Henry; her husband, Loren Dockery; her brother, Bob Henry; and her grandson, Andy Wayn Dockery Jr.
Survivors include two sons: Andy Dockery and Michael Dockery - both of Nevada; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Bill Henry - CA; and one sister, Wilma Pippin - El Dorado Springs.
Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Interment followed in the St. James Ridge Cemetery, near Milford. Pallbearers were - Carter Pugh, Eddie Stanhope, Drew Blake, Max Walters, Fernando Zatien and Keith Anderson.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO, 64744.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Pauline Bybee Mischanko
Pauline Bybee Mischanko, 91, Kansas City, passed away Sept. 21, 2009, in Plaza Manor Care Center. Pauline was born Nov. 5, 1917, in El Dorado Springs to James G. Bybee and Ida May Turner Bybee.
She attended El Dorado Springs High School and graduated with the Class of 1936.
She lived at Posada Del Sol Retirement Apartments for 26 years and attended Grace and Holy Trinity for 25 years.
Pauline was preceded in death by her son, Terry Mishanko, and daughter, Sherre Litchford.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Freddie Mischanko and wife, Lori, and Samuel Mischanko and wife, Donna; daughters, Carla Studt and Paula Mischanko; grandsons, Kelly Mischanko and wife, Betty, and Wayne Miller and wife, Heather; granddaughters - Paulette Mischanko, Sheila Mishanko and Juli Dunham; great-grandchildren, Damien and Merissa; niece, Betty Bybee Friar; nephews, Donald Bybee and Paul Bybee; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Her ashes will be spread at a later date and a capstone engraved with her name in the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral Memorial Garden in Kansas City.
Arrangements were under the direction of McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City.
She attended El Dorado Springs High School and graduated with the Class of 1936.
She lived at Posada Del Sol Retirement Apartments for 26 years and attended Grace and Holy Trinity for 25 years.
Pauline was preceded in death by her son, Terry Mishanko, and daughter, Sherre Litchford.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Freddie Mischanko and wife, Lori, and Samuel Mischanko and wife, Donna; daughters, Carla Studt and Paula Mischanko; grandsons, Kelly Mischanko and wife, Betty, and Wayne Miller and wife, Heather; granddaughters - Paulette Mischanko, Sheila Mishanko and Juli Dunham; great-grandchildren, Damien and Merissa; niece, Betty Bybee Friar; nephews, Donald Bybee and Paul Bybee; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Her ashes will be spread at a later date and a capstone engraved with her name in the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral Memorial Garden in Kansas City.
Arrangements were under the direction of McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Edward Bruce Thurlo
Edward Bruce Thurlo, 58, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, to join his Heavenly Father. Bruce was born on Oct. 10, 1950, to Dorotha Umpherman and Henry Thurlo in Carrollton.
Bruce grew up in Bosworth and graduated in 1968 from Bosworth High School.
On May 14, 1994, he married Dawn Wagaman of Carrollton, and they have been happily married for 15 years.
Bruce’s military service included basic training in Fort Leonard Wood and then he was Transportation Specialist in Fort Bragg, NC. He was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, two Army Commemoration Medals and the Bronze Star.
Since 1993, Bruce has been employed by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety in Jefferson City. Prior to employment with the Division of Fire Safety, he was a police officer with the Carrollton Police Department and was promoted to sergeant in 1989.
Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, especially bow hunting and waterfowl. He always felt his family and friends were important. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
Preceding Bruce in death were his parents.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Dawn Thurlo - of the home; one daughter, Tiffany Renee Pierson and husband, Justin - Carrollton; one son, Brent Allen Thurlo - South Carolina; and three brothers - Richard, Dwayne and Gail Thurlo. Bruce was also the proud grandfather of Shelby, Peyton and Alisen Pierson and Zander and Alexis Thurlo.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel in El Dorado Springs. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness), with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. Statewide Fire Departments and Law Enforcement Agencies will pay tribute to Bruce’s life. Graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. in Carroll Memory Garden in Carrollton, with Pastor Rod McNeall officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were - Jimmy Trapani, Tony Sikoutris, Jimmy Luster, Roger Painter, John Young, Justin Pierson, Joe Arnold, Ed Morlan and Steven Barker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carrollton Fire Department or the Firefighters Association of Missouri Memorial Project. Contributions may be sent to: Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Viola Mae (Hertzberg) Hazelwood
Viola Mae (Hertzberg) Hazelwood, 98, El Dorado Springs, passed on to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2009. She was born to Henry and Laura (Hornbeck) Hertzberg on Feb. 15, 1911, in Prairie Home, Cooper County, MO.
In her pre-teen years, she moved with her family to a farm south of El Dorado Springs. Growing up with five brothers and two sisters, she became an accomplished pianist.
Viola married Virgel Hazelwood on Feb. 5, 1933, and they had three children. While being a homemaker and beloved mother, she continued her love for the piano, playing for her church (Seventh Day Church of God). After rearing her children, she worked at the Dunhill Shirt Factory for some 20 years. Later in her years, she enjoyed the ministry of Pastor Dana Taylor at the Assembly of God Church in El Dorado Springs.
Preceding Viola in death were her husband, Virgel Hazelwood, in 1976; her parents; and her five brothers - Floyd, Lawrence, Herman, Robert and Cecil Hertzberg.
Viola leaves behind her beloved twin sisters, Ruth Bausch and Rachel Benham - El Dorado Springs; one daughter, Laura Clinton and husband, Bob - Walker; two sons, Wayne Hazelwood - El Dorado Springs, and Wyatt Hazelwood and wife, Mary Ann - Grandview; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
Services began at 11 a.m. in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, with Pastor Dana Taylor officiating. Music was provided by Donna Chism and Joanne Alexander. Interment followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Jon Hazelwood, Stephanie White, Jennifer Brooks, Tracy Clinton, Jodee Fanning, Lindsey Miles, Mitchell Miles, Jenelle Woods, Jessica Barnett, Chance Coulter, Courtney Coulter, Sawyer Coulter and Jessie Hazelwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Springs Nursing Home.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Eugene Gilbert
Eugene Gilbert, 76, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility after a long battle with cancer. Eugene was born in St. Clair County, near Collins, on Aug. 14, 1933, the son of Perry and Autna (Thompson) Gilbert.
Eugene grew up in the Brush Creek and Birdsong areas of St. Clair County. On Sept. 1, 1956, he was married in Overland Park, KS, to Orpha Louise Vickers. He worked most of his adult life with the local telephone companies. He enjoyed bowling, water skiing, four-wheeling, fishing, gardening, everything about farming and most of all his large family.
Preceding Eugene in death were his parents, seven brothers, and two sisters.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Orpha Louise; two brothers, Lynn and wife, Sue, and Larry and wife, Marsha; two sisters, Vernice Cain and husband, Harvey, and Irene Bryant; a host of nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Brent Bland and James Coleman officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were - William Gilbert, Kristopher Gilbert, Gabriel Gilbert, Travis Gilbert, Daniel Sumner and Brian Sumner. Honorary pallbearers were - Lynn Gilbert, Larry Gilbert, Ray Spencer, Tom Cain and Chris Vickers.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eugene Gilbert to High Hopes. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Eugene grew up in the Brush Creek and Birdsong areas of St. Clair County. On Sept. 1, 1956, he was married in Overland Park, KS, to Orpha Louise Vickers. He worked most of his adult life with the local telephone companies. He enjoyed bowling, water skiing, four-wheeling, fishing, gardening, everything about farming and most of all his large family.
Preceding Eugene in death were his parents, seven brothers, and two sisters.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Orpha Louise; two brothers, Lynn and wife, Sue, and Larry and wife, Marsha; two sisters, Vernice Cain and husband, Harvey, and Irene Bryant; a host of nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Brent Bland and James Coleman officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were - William Gilbert, Kristopher Gilbert, Gabriel Gilbert, Travis Gilbert, Daniel Sumner and Brian Sumner. Honorary pallbearers were - Lynn Gilbert, Larry Gilbert, Ray Spencer, Tom Cain and Chris Vickers.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eugene Gilbert to High Hopes. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Mary Jane Witt
Mary Jane Witt, 72, Willcox, AZ, went to join her Lord on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Tucson, AZ. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Kansas City, KS, to Miles Edward Burris and Charlotte (Brown) Burris.
Mary was a third generation Harvey Girl, was a CNA in Arizona and Missouri, and was the former manager of the Circle B Care Home in Willcox. She was active in the Democratic Party and a member of Faith Bible Church in Willcox.
Previously, she had lived in El Dorado Springs for several years.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles, in 1988; her parents; a son, David Witt; and three sisters.
Mary is survived by three daughters - Kim Bendfeldt, her husband, Terry and their two children, Travis and Samantha - Alvarado, TX, Robin Witt and her two children, Rose and Christopher - Tucson, AZ; and Tina Addington, her husband, Brian, and their four children - Charles, David, Karina and Stephen - Willcox, AZ; and seven great-grandchildren - Crissy, Danny, Zoey, Erik, Jhanzeil, Clarissa and Araceli; her brother, Eddie Burris; and her sister, Rosemary Adkins.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 14, in the Faith Bible Church in Willcox. Concluding services will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at Clintonville Cemetery in El Dorado Springs.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Mary was a third generation Harvey Girl, was a CNA in Arizona and Missouri, and was the former manager of the Circle B Care Home in Willcox. She was active in the Democratic Party and a member of Faith Bible Church in Willcox.
Previously, she had lived in El Dorado Springs for several years.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles, in 1988; her parents; a son, David Witt; and three sisters.
Mary is survived by three daughters - Kim Bendfeldt, her husband, Terry and their two children, Travis and Samantha - Alvarado, TX, Robin Witt and her two children, Rose and Christopher - Tucson, AZ; and Tina Addington, her husband, Brian, and their four children - Charles, David, Karina and Stephen - Willcox, AZ; and seven great-grandchildren - Crissy, Danny, Zoey, Erik, Jhanzeil, Clarissa and Araceli; her brother, Eddie Burris; and her sister, Rosemary Adkins.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 14, in the Faith Bible Church in Willcox. Concluding services will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at Clintonville Cemetery in El Dorado Springs.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Margaret Schmidt Sullivan
Margaret Schmidt Sullivan, 80, of Pleasant Garden, NC, and formerly of El Dorado Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Clapp’s Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden, NC. She was born on Dec. 1, 1928, to Katie and Everett Schmidt in El Dorado Springs.
Margaret graduated from El Dorado Springs High School and attended Drury College in Springfield. She then transferred to Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, where she earned a BA degree in Business Education. In 1950, she received her Master of Arts degree in Office and Business Education from the University of Tennessee. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
In 1955, Margaret moved to Rocky Mount with her husband, Charles. She worked at the Social Security Administration office in Rocky Mount for 29 years. She volunteered as the organist for Edgemont Presbyterian Church for many years. In addition to being a talented musician, Margaret was a wonderful cook who enjoyed spending time with friends and family exchanging recipes and concocting exquisite culinary creations. She had a sense of adventure and enjoyed her travels to the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean. In recent years, she was an enthusiastic fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball team, often calling friends and family at the end of the game to regale the excitement of a win. Loved ones will miss her amusing sense of humor. Margaret’s grandchildren, in particular, will miss her generosity and devotion to each of them plus her genuine interest in their lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Edgar Sullivan Jr.
Margaret is survived by her three children and their spouses - Susan and her husband, John Bova - The Woodlands, TX, Shelly and her husband, Delbert Kirkman - Pleasant Garden, NC, and Chuck and his wife, Debbie Sullivan - Red Oak; six grandchildren - Kevin Sullivan and wife, Chanee, Lauren Dalton, Ashley Dalton, Matthew Bova, Kathryn Bova and Krissy Sullivan; one great-grandchild, Analyce Sullivan; and five beloved pets, Dolly, Ginger, Tinkerbell, Rufeo and Spooky, who brightened the last days of her life by many bedside visits to the nursing home.
Graveside services were held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, under the direction of Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount, NC.
The family would like to extend their deepest and sincere gratitude to Dr. James Deterding and staff at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC, for their kind and compassionate care given during Margaret’s illness. The family would also like to express their immeasurable appreciation to the staff at Clapp’s Nursing Center for their extraordinary concern, selfless devotion and unparalleled care given to Margaret.
Memorial contribution in Margaret’s name may be made to Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society, PO Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1783.
Arrangements were entrusted to Johnson Funeral’s & Cremations, 661 English Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfuneralsand cremations.com.
Margaret graduated from El Dorado Springs High School and attended Drury College in Springfield. She then transferred to Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, where she earned a BA degree in Business Education. In 1950, she received her Master of Arts degree in Office and Business Education from the University of Tennessee. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
In 1955, Margaret moved to Rocky Mount with her husband, Charles. She worked at the Social Security Administration office in Rocky Mount for 29 years. She volunteered as the organist for Edgemont Presbyterian Church for many years. In addition to being a talented musician, Margaret was a wonderful cook who enjoyed spending time with friends and family exchanging recipes and concocting exquisite culinary creations. She had a sense of adventure and enjoyed her travels to the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean. In recent years, she was an enthusiastic fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball team, often calling friends and family at the end of the game to regale the excitement of a win. Loved ones will miss her amusing sense of humor. Margaret’s grandchildren, in particular, will miss her generosity and devotion to each of them plus her genuine interest in their lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Edgar Sullivan Jr.
Margaret is survived by her three children and their spouses - Susan and her husband, John Bova - The Woodlands, TX, Shelly and her husband, Delbert Kirkman - Pleasant Garden, NC, and Chuck and his wife, Debbie Sullivan - Red Oak; six grandchildren - Kevin Sullivan and wife, Chanee, Lauren Dalton, Ashley Dalton, Matthew Bova, Kathryn Bova and Krissy Sullivan; one great-grandchild, Analyce Sullivan; and five beloved pets, Dolly, Ginger, Tinkerbell, Rufeo and Spooky, who brightened the last days of her life by many bedside visits to the nursing home.
Graveside services were held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, under the direction of Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount, NC.
The family would like to extend their deepest and sincere gratitude to Dr. James Deterding and staff at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC, for their kind and compassionate care given during Margaret’s illness. The family would also like to express their immeasurable appreciation to the staff at Clapp’s Nursing Center for their extraordinary concern, selfless devotion and unparalleled care given to Margaret.
Memorial contribution in Margaret’s name may be made to Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society, PO Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1783.
Arrangements were entrusted to Johnson Funeral’s & Cremations, 661 English Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfuneralsand cremations.com.
Helen G. Knapp
Helen Gertrude (Bruckner) Knapp, 92, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, passed away peacefully at her home, where she had been an invalid for several years. Helen was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Eastman, Crawford County, WI, the daughter of Barney Phillip Bruckner and Anna Louise Halverson.
On Jan. 1, 1955, she married Rev. Glenn Knapp in Rockford, IL, and they had one son, Paul Edward Knapp.
Helen attended La Crosse Teacher’s College in La Crosse, WI, and taught for a time in a one-room schoolhouse in La Crosse, WI. Later she worked in the office of Rockford Machine Tool in Rockford, IL. Helen helped her husband, who is an inventor, build his Bible Topic Missionary Study program; devoting over 30 years to his project. She also helped Rev. Glenn start seven churches, taught Sunday School and assisted in other areas of ministry for over 53 years.
Helen was a godly woman, known for her kindness and even temperament. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers - Harold, George and Merton Leroy; and one sister, Margaret Bruckner.
Survivors include: her husband, Glenn Knapp; her son, Paul Edward Knapp; five grandchildren - Michael Justin Knapp and wife, Melissa - Prairie Du Chien, WI, Joel Austin Knapp and wife, Tawny – Oregon, Jordon Alexander Knapp, Desiree Noelle Knapp and Aaron Nathaniel Knapp - Lincoln, NE; three great-grandchildren - Gavin Michael, Adrianna and Corbin Austin Knapp; and one sister-in-law, Arlene Bruckner.
Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 14, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Tim Cooper officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
On Jan. 1, 1955, she married Rev. Glenn Knapp in Rockford, IL, and they had one son, Paul Edward Knapp.
Helen attended La Crosse Teacher’s College in La Crosse, WI, and taught for a time in a one-room schoolhouse in La Crosse, WI. Later she worked in the office of Rockford Machine Tool in Rockford, IL. Helen helped her husband, who is an inventor, build his Bible Topic Missionary Study program; devoting over 30 years to his project. She also helped Rev. Glenn start seven churches, taught Sunday School and assisted in other areas of ministry for over 53 years.
Helen was a godly woman, known for her kindness and even temperament. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers - Harold, George and Merton Leroy; and one sister, Margaret Bruckner.
Survivors include: her husband, Glenn Knapp; her son, Paul Edward Knapp; five grandchildren - Michael Justin Knapp and wife, Melissa - Prairie Du Chien, WI, Joel Austin Knapp and wife, Tawny – Oregon, Jordon Alexander Knapp, Desiree Noelle Knapp and Aaron Nathaniel Knapp - Lincoln, NE; three great-grandchildren - Gavin Michael, Adrianna and Corbin Austin Knapp; and one sister-in-law, Arlene Bruckner.
Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 14, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Tim Cooper officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Eva Louise (Hays) Scotten
Eva Louise Scotten, 65, Harwood, was born Nov. 26, 1943, in El Dorado Springs and she passed from this life at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 9, 2009, at her home. She was one of seven children born to the union of Anderson Lester and Amy Ethel (Mann) Hays.
She attended school in El Dorado Spring and graduated with the Class of 1961. Later that year, on Oct. 13, Eva was united in marriage to Robert Larry Scotten in Stockton and to their union two children were born.
After the children had gotten a little bigger, Eva began working at the shoe factory in El Dorado Springs and then she worked for a time at H & R Block, the Bank of Harwood, Tri-County Bank in El Dorado Springs and for the last dozen or so years she had worked at what is now Midwest Fertilizer in Harwood where she was a dedicated employee working until just a few days before her death. She was currently serving as Mayor of Harwood at the time of her death, a position t she had held several times through the years. She had been Harwood’s City Clerk and Treasurer and was a longtime board member of the Green Mound Cemetery. A few years ago, she played a pivotal role in the implementation of the main road being paved in Harwood.
She was very proud and excited over the growing Northeast Vernon County FFA program in which all four of her grandchildren either was or is still involved in now. She loved going to ballgames to watcher her grandchildren and tried to never miss a school program. She enjoyed a good college basketball or softball game. Eva was always very family oriented and was known for her cooking of big Sunday and holiday dinners. If unexpected company would show up, she would insist that they sit down and eat.
She was known by “Grandma” to many more than just her grandchildren – and did you know that she always enjoyed dancing to a good two-step or polka and that, at one time, she even convinced Bobby to take dance lessons.
Eva will be missed by the entire community.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Beverly Gardner and Carolyn Morerod.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby – of the home in Harwood; one son, David Scotten and his wife, Mary – Harwood; one daughter, Linda Scotten – Harwood; two brothers, Gene Hays and his wife, Claudean – El Dorado Springs, and Glen Hays and his wife, Alberta – Walker; two sisters, Ruby McConnaughey – El Dorado Springs, and Judy Spencer and her husband, Steve – Osceola; four grandchildren – Heath Scotten and his wife, Victoria, Darcy Scotten, Quinton Wright and Ryann Ford; one great-grandson, Trayton Scotten; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 11, in the Harwood Baptist Church in Harwood with Brother Robert Fox and Brother Grady Davis officiating. Musical selections were Amazing Grace and Go Rest High On That Mountain. Interment was in the Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood.
Pallbearers were – Scott Fletcher, Roger Prough, Neal Gerster, Marvin Rickey, Kenny Hallam and Gerrit Friend. Honorary pallbearers were – Heath Scotten, Quinton Wright, Carson Browning, Don Sanders, Dustin Brown, Orval Moore and Jerry Moore.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association, the Harwood Baptist Church or the Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
She attended school in El Dorado Spring and graduated with the Class of 1961. Later that year, on Oct. 13, Eva was united in marriage to Robert Larry Scotten in Stockton and to their union two children were born.
After the children had gotten a little bigger, Eva began working at the shoe factory in El Dorado Springs and then she worked for a time at H & R Block, the Bank of Harwood, Tri-County Bank in El Dorado Springs and for the last dozen or so years she had worked at what is now Midwest Fertilizer in Harwood where she was a dedicated employee working until just a few days before her death. She was currently serving as Mayor of Harwood at the time of her death, a position t she had held several times through the years. She had been Harwood’s City Clerk and Treasurer and was a longtime board member of the Green Mound Cemetery. A few years ago, she played a pivotal role in the implementation of the main road being paved in Harwood.
She was very proud and excited over the growing Northeast Vernon County FFA program in which all four of her grandchildren either was or is still involved in now. She loved going to ballgames to watcher her grandchildren and tried to never miss a school program. She enjoyed a good college basketball or softball game. Eva was always very family oriented and was known for her cooking of big Sunday and holiday dinners. If unexpected company would show up, she would insist that they sit down and eat.
She was known by “Grandma” to many more than just her grandchildren – and did you know that she always enjoyed dancing to a good two-step or polka and that, at one time, she even convinced Bobby to take dance lessons.
Eva will be missed by the entire community.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Beverly Gardner and Carolyn Morerod.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby – of the home in Harwood; one son, David Scotten and his wife, Mary – Harwood; one daughter, Linda Scotten – Harwood; two brothers, Gene Hays and his wife, Claudean – El Dorado Springs, and Glen Hays and his wife, Alberta – Walker; two sisters, Ruby McConnaughey – El Dorado Springs, and Judy Spencer and her husband, Steve – Osceola; four grandchildren – Heath Scotten and his wife, Victoria, Darcy Scotten, Quinton Wright and Ryann Ford; one great-grandson, Trayton Scotten; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 11, in the Harwood Baptist Church in Harwood with Brother Robert Fox and Brother Grady Davis officiating. Musical selections were Amazing Grace and Go Rest High On That Mountain. Interment was in the Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood.
Pallbearers were – Scott Fletcher, Roger Prough, Neal Gerster, Marvin Rickey, Kenny Hallam and Gerrit Friend. Honorary pallbearers were – Heath Scotten, Quinton Wright, Carson Browning, Don Sanders, Dustin Brown, Orval Moore and Jerry Moore.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association, the Harwood Baptist Church or the Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Linda Cecile (Cherry) Roseman
Linda Cecile (Cherry) Roseman, 71, Columbia, passed from this life Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. She was the second of four children of Thomas Arthur and Mary Neal Cherry, born in Mansfield, AR, on Oct. 4, 1937.
She graduated from high school in Ft. Smith, AR, and from Hendrix College in 1959.
Linda was a tireless volunteer. She served as a Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School teacher, church volunteer and hospital auxiliary volunteer. During her time in El Dorado Springs, she taught kindergarten, led numerous Chamber of Commerce events and raised her three daughters. In more recent years she worked for the March of Dimes, the First Christian Church in Columbia and Macy’s Department Store. She enjoyed traveling with many wonderful friends and doing all that she could to help take care of her father. She enjoyed sewing and craft projects and always had wonderful hand made gifts for family, for the church bazaar and for friends. She will be remembered for her willingness and ability to help out. She was always willing to take on one more project, organize one more fundraiser and take care of one more person. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include – daughters, Becky Roseman (and David Derks), Charlotte (and Louis) Garrett, and Susan (and Steve) Kleiboeker; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Tom (and Norma) and Steve (and Gloria; and her father, Thomas.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 11, at the New Horizons Methodist Church in Columbia. Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR.
Linda requested that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to Hendricks College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR, 72032.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
She graduated from high school in Ft. Smith, AR, and from Hendrix College in 1959.
Linda was a tireless volunteer. She served as a Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School teacher, church volunteer and hospital auxiliary volunteer. During her time in El Dorado Springs, she taught kindergarten, led numerous Chamber of Commerce events and raised her three daughters. In more recent years she worked for the March of Dimes, the First Christian Church in Columbia and Macy’s Department Store. She enjoyed traveling with many wonderful friends and doing all that she could to help take care of her father. She enjoyed sewing and craft projects and always had wonderful hand made gifts for family, for the church bazaar and for friends. She will be remembered for her willingness and ability to help out. She was always willing to take on one more project, organize one more fundraiser and take care of one more person. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include – daughters, Becky Roseman (and David Derks), Charlotte (and Louis) Garrett, and Susan (and Steve) Kleiboeker; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Tom (and Norma) and Steve (and Gloria; and her father, Thomas.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 11, at the New Horizons Methodist Church in Columbia. Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR.
Linda requested that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to Hendricks College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR, 72032.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Dora Irene Morgan
Dora Irene Morgan, 67, Nevada, was born on May 26, 1942, to Floyd and Dora Dean (Taylor) Bauer at McCune, KS. She peacefully passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada.
On Jan. 5, 1957, Dora was joined in marriage to Roy Elmer Morgan. They traveled life’s road, sharing joys and sorrows and their journey together was 46 1/2 years. This union was blessed with four daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Angela; four brothers; and three sisters.
Those left to cherish her fond memories are three daughters: Sandra Gail and husband, Otto Modlin - Nevada; Kelly and husband, Carlton Pierce - Mt. Washington, KY, and Yvonna Christine and husband, Kenneth Hooper - Nevada; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Corla Houchin - Walker, and Gail and husband, Robert Fontenot - Beaufort, SC; numerous nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Felix Salazar officiating. Karen Mosher and daughters provided music. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were: Paul Modlin, William Modlin, J.R. Slichenmyer, Joe Koehn Sr., Randall Toon, Ray Slaon, and Jeff Burdick.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Vernon County People for Pets. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO, 64744.
On Jan. 5, 1957, Dora was joined in marriage to Roy Elmer Morgan. They traveled life’s road, sharing joys and sorrows and their journey together was 46 1/2 years. This union was blessed with four daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Angela; four brothers; and three sisters.
Those left to cherish her fond memories are three daughters: Sandra Gail and husband, Otto Modlin - Nevada; Kelly and husband, Carlton Pierce - Mt. Washington, KY, and Yvonna Christine and husband, Kenneth Hooper - Nevada; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Corla Houchin - Walker, and Gail and husband, Robert Fontenot - Beaufort, SC; numerous nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Felix Salazar officiating. Karen Mosher and daughters provided music. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were: Paul Modlin, William Modlin, J.R. Slichenmyer, Joe Koehn Sr., Randall Toon, Ray Slaon, and Jeff Burdick.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Vernon County People for Pets. Contributions may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, MO, 64744.
Doug Roundtree
Doug Roundtree, 54, Tulsa, OK, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his parent’s home, Ed and Earlene Rountree, in Owasso, OK, after an eight years courageous battle with cancer. He was so ready to meet his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
He graduated from East Central High School in 1973, and attended NEO in Miami, OK.
He joined Danny Brumble Painting Co. and worked as a painter. He moved his business to California in 1993 but returned to Tulsa in 2001.
He attended Asbury Methodist and the PDF class. This class has been wonderful to him, supporting him, caretaking, cards, calls, visits and birthday parties to honor him.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Cindy and husband, Steve Barnes, their two sons, Shaun and Christopher and wife, Ali; uncles and aunts, including Bob and Earlene May and Sissy and Dwight Hamby – El Dorado Springs; cousins; and a host of friends.
A memorial service was held in Eastwood Baptist Church on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Donations in Doug’s honor can be sent to Grace Hospice, Broken Arrow, OK.
He graduated from East Central High School in 1973, and attended NEO in Miami, OK.
He joined Danny Brumble Painting Co. and worked as a painter. He moved his business to California in 1993 but returned to Tulsa in 2001.
He attended Asbury Methodist and the PDF class. This class has been wonderful to him, supporting him, caretaking, cards, calls, visits and birthday parties to honor him.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Cindy and husband, Steve Barnes, their two sons, Shaun and Christopher and wife, Ali; uncles and aunts, including Bob and Earlene May and Sissy and Dwight Hamby – El Dorado Springs; cousins; and a host of friends.
A memorial service was held in Eastwood Baptist Church on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Donations in Doug’s honor can be sent to Grace Hospice, Broken Arrow, OK.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Stella Lavada Croy
Stella Lavada Croy, 85, El Dorado Springs, was born June 20, 1924, to Ollie and William Frances Coder in Ulysses, KS, and passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Nevada Medical Center, Nevada. She was one of nine children, four of whom died in infancy.
Due to declining health, Stella and Comadore had been residing in the El Dorado Springs area under the loving care and supervision of Ken and Thelma Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband, Rev. Comadore Croy – El Dorado Springs; one daughter, Janice and husband, Jerry Harrison – Weatherford, TX; one sister, Elsie Knox – Holly CO, who was a mother to her from an early age; two grandchildren, Christina Grimes and Mike Harrison; and three great-granddaughters; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held in Highland Chapel, Denver, CO. She was laid to rest beside her late husband, Rev. John Briles.
Arrangement were handled by Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Due to declining health, Stella and Comadore had been residing in the El Dorado Springs area under the loving care and supervision of Ken and Thelma Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband, Rev. Comadore Croy – El Dorado Springs; one daughter, Janice and husband, Jerry Harrison – Weatherford, TX; one sister, Elsie Knox – Holly CO, who was a mother to her from an early age; two grandchildren, Christina Grimes and Mike Harrison; and three great-granddaughters; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held in Highland Chapel, Denver, CO. She was laid to rest beside her late husband, Rev. John Briles.
Arrangement were handled by Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Golda M. Brown
Golda (Goldie) Mae (Green) Brown, 87, El Dorado Springs, was born Jan. 25, 1922, to Charlie and Katie (Culver) Green. She passed away on Sept. 4, 2009.
Goldie married Eugene Brown and to this union three children were born – Jewell, Dwight and Katie.
Goldie was a homemaker for most of her life and took great pride in decorating her yard as well as her home. She was always crafting one thing out of another. She was very resourceful and never threw anything away. Goldie was happy to travel around the countryside visiting friends and family and always willing to take a scenic trip by someone’s “old home place” to see if they had any flowers she could get a start from. Iris’s were her favorite and she surely had every variety ever imagined.
Also in her travels, Goldie was sure to find a rock or two, she just had to have for her rock garden and, more often than not, a piece of driftwood somehow would make it back to the house, too. She loved her flower and rock gardens and her family has moved those rocks all over El Dorado Springs, one Wal-Mart bag at a time.
Grandma Goldie made a mean hamburger and scrumptious banana split. Her cooking skills were limited but she had some special dishes that she could be proud of and her German chocolate cake was definitely one of them. She always doubled up on the chocolate and it was always so moist, mmmmm.
Goldie helped her family in many ways throughout the years, either by letting them stay with her for a bit or giving them a little boost in their wallet to get them by. All she asked in return was a little help around the house, gutters cleaned, yard mowed or to take her to the store. Goldie believed in second chances and that everyone deserved one no matter their past.
Goldie loved all of her family in her own way and she will be missed tremendously.
Preceding her in death was her father, Charlie Green; her mother, Katie Green; husband, Eugene Brown; brother, Jackie Green; daughter, Jewell Hutsell; grandsons, Joseph Shwyhardt and Keith McMannis; and sister, Emma.
Goldie is survived by her son, Dwight Brown – El Dorado Springs; daughter, Katie Shrout – Rayville; three sisters – Mildred Clark – Kansas City, Aleen Huston and Nixola Olinger – both of El Dorado Springs; two brothers, Frank Green – Pleasant Hill and Sam Green – El Dorado Springs; grandchildren – Lourie Sprinkle, Steven Sprinkle, Bradley Sprinkle, Sheryl Reed, Kent (Dink) Hutsell, Angela Hutsell, Corey Brown, Bryan Shrout, Doug Shrout, Scott Shrout, Dana Thomas (Shrout) and Katen Shrout; great-grandchildren – Travis Gabe, Amanda, Nicole, Lindsay, James, Jesse, John, Tyler, Dalton, Hanna, Austin, Tailor, Kylee, Kalen, Gavin, Waylon, Jennifer, Cody, Lindsay, Brittany, Scottie, Preston, and Brodie; and great-great-grandchildren – Wade, Rileigh, Skylan, Little Gabe, Ali, Addison, Aidan, Brylin, Larin, Gavin, Tristin, Keean, Jordan and Little Austin.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the Sheldon Chapel with Pastor Dana G. Taylor. Music was Amazing Grace and In The Garden. Interment was in Hazel Dell Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Casketbearers were – Steven Sprinkle, Bradley Sprinkle, Kent Hutsell, Corey Brown, Douglas Shrout, Scott Shrout, Kalen Shrout and Bob Shrout.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Raymond Lee Molt
Raymond Lee Molt, 67, El Dorado Springs, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. He was born Nov. 10, 1941, to Henry and Stella (Suspenske) Molt. He was raised on a farm as one of 16 children.
Ray served in the Navy for five years and shortly after he was discharged, he met Claudia when she was 16.
They were married May 12, 1965, and their son, Randy, was born on April Fool’s Day, April 1, 1966. They lived in Buckner, for 30 years and were members of Anchor Point Church, where Pastor Ronnie Hicks baptized them on May 10, 1987. Ray was made a deacon on April 29, 1990.
Their son, Randy, was married to Leigh McKenzie at Anchor Point Church on July 11, 1987, and they blessed Ray and Claudia with five grandchildren: Jed – 18, Emma – 16, Grace – 12, Jim – 10 and Jeffrey - 9.
Ray was a hard worker all his life and took pride in everything he did. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 37 years. Ray and Claudia enjoyed taking trips after his retirement. After Ray’s retirement, they bought a house in El Dorado Springs and fixed it up. Ray did all the remodeling work himself, though Claudia helped him with the decorating. He enjoyed his yard work, keeping the house looking nice. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife.
Services were held on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Robert Newberry officiating. Music selections were
The Old Rugged Cross and In the Garden. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Ray served in the Navy for five years and shortly after he was discharged, he met Claudia when she was 16.
They were married May 12, 1965, and their son, Randy, was born on April Fool’s Day, April 1, 1966. They lived in Buckner, for 30 years and were members of Anchor Point Church, where Pastor Ronnie Hicks baptized them on May 10, 1987. Ray was made a deacon on April 29, 1990.
Their son, Randy, was married to Leigh McKenzie at Anchor Point Church on July 11, 1987, and they blessed Ray and Claudia with five grandchildren: Jed – 18, Emma – 16, Grace – 12, Jim – 10 and Jeffrey - 9.
Ray was a hard worker all his life and took pride in everything he did. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 37 years. Ray and Claudia enjoyed taking trips after his retirement. After Ray’s retirement, they bought a house in El Dorado Springs and fixed it up. Ray did all the remodeling work himself, though Claudia helped him with the decorating. He enjoyed his yard work, keeping the house looking nice. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife.
Services were held on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Robert Newberry officiating. Music selections were
The Old Rugged Cross and In the Garden. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
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