Sandra Suzanne Hoover

Sandra Suzanne Hoover, 73, El Dorado Springs, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Community Springs Healthcare. She was born Dec. 1, 1936, to Allen and Lorene (Ferguson) Pollard in Willow Springs.

Sandra’s family moved to El Dorado Springs in 1948 operating the Ferguson and Sons Dry Goods store.

Sandra graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1954 and received her Registered Nursing license from St. Luke’s in Kansas City in 1957. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and retired in 1997 but continued nursing part time until 2002. Her career in nursing mirrored her personality by always caring for and helping others.

Sandra and Gene Hoover were wed May 5, 1957, and to this union were born four children - Allen Hoover, and wife, Teresa - El Dorado Springs, Cheryl Hedrick, and husband, Doug – Stockton, Marsha Bender - El Dorado Springs, and Larry Hoover, and wife, Cori - El Dorado Springs. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild - Justin, Jennifer, Kellen, Kanon, Matt, Mikayla and Mason Hoover, Shane and Trevor Quinlan, Sarah Bender and Kaigan Lewis. She enjoyed the great outdoors - gardening, sitting in the sun reading a good book and most of all spending time with family and watching her children and grandchildren play sports.

In addition to her husband, children and grandchildren, Sandra leaves a sister, Bonnie Johnson - Wichita, KS; nieces, Marilyn and Linda; a nephew, Keith; and many extended family members and friends.

Sandra was saved at the First Baptist Church revival in 1970 and in later years became a member of the Church of God (Holiness). She will always be remembered as a caring and loving wife and mother and the world’s greatest grandmother.

Services were held Sunday, May 2, in the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) with a visitation prior to the service. Pastor Joe Trussell officiated and Faith Trussell provided music. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were - Justin Hoover, Kellen Hoover, Kanon Hoover, Matt Hoover, Shane Quinlan and Trevor Quinlan. Mason Hoover was an honorary pallbearer.

Albert Noel Lambeth

Albert Noel Lambeth, 84, formerly of El Dorado Springs, was born June 4, 1925, in Union, AR, to Virgil E. and Lucinda P. (Franks) Lambeth. He left us to go be with God and other loved ones on April 28, 2010, in Mt. Vernon.

Noel was a Navy Veteran of WWII and was stationed in the Pacific. He was a Carpenters Mate 3rd Class. He entered the service from Larned, KS, on Sept. 23, 1943, and discharged due to injuries from Shoemaker, CA, on Dec. 26, 1945. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

In 1947, Noel was united in marriage to Darlene Faye Farra.

Noel worked many years as a carpenter and a farmer.

On March 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Clara Vinita Renfro.

Noel and his family moved to El Dorado Springs from the family farm near Jerico Springs. He enjoyed farming, wood-working, hunting and fishing. He spent the last few months at the Community Springs Healthcare Facility and the Military Care Facility at Mount Vernon.

He goes to join those loved ones that preceded him in death - wife, Vineta; parents, Virgil and Lucinda Lambeth; two brothers, Ruel, and wife, Florence, and Cletus, and wife, Ruth; sister, Wilma Fleming, and husband, Jim; and one grandson, Nathan Johnson.

Noel is survived by his seven children - Bob Lambeth, and his wife, Teri, Bonnie Lawrence, and husband, Steve, Mike Lambeth, and wife, Carla, Randy Lambeth, Wyveda “Faye” Robinson, and her husband, Mel, Bill “Dub” Renfro, and his wife, Cheryl, and Orval Renfro; 11 grandchildren - Toni, Steve, Ralph, Brandon, Shasta, Paul, Gerrie, Sherrie, Wesley, Elizabeth and Tracy; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Harber, and husband, David, and Doris Hall; one brother, Ben Lambeth, and wife, Betty; in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held Monday, May 3, in the Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Music was One Day At A Time, In The Sweet Bye And Bye, The Old Rugged Cross and Go Rest High On That Mountain by Vince Gill.

Interment was in Hamby Cemetery, Stockton, under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.
Casketbearers were his grandsons.

Shirley Florene Flake

Shirley Florene Flake, 73, Schell City, the daughter of Floyd Alonzo and Glessner Irene (True) Phillips, was born March 26, 1937, in Walker and passed from this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical in Kansas City.

Shirley attended school in Schell City, then graduated from Nevada High School in 1955. Later that year, she enrolled at Pittsburg State University finishing in the fall of 1958.

On Sept. 20, 1958, Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Franklin Flake and to their union three daughters were born.

She worked several years for Foremost Dairy in Nevada, then worked as a bookkeeper and parts runner for Schell City Truck and Tractor. In 1987, she became co-owner of Tri-County Equipment in Appleton City until 1993. Throughout the years, she was also a homemaker, mother and civic and community leader.

Shirley was always “on the go” to area events, ballgames, races and meetings. She was a member of the Schell City Baptist Church, was a dual Eastern Star member in the El Dorado Springs Chapter #148 where she was currently serving as Esther and Nevada Chapter #53 where she was currently serving as secretary. She was also a member of the Vernon County Democratic Committee, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #3770, Schell City Community Betterment, Schell City Building Board, Coal Creek Helping Hands Club and was a former member of Blue Mound Grange and the White Shrine. She was a 4-H leader for more than 30 years and received her Eastern Star 50 year pin in 2005. She was committed to the Schell City Softball Association each summer to give the youth a head start to athletics.

Shirley was someone willing to help anyone or any cause. Her family has always been great supporters of this community and the surrounding area. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her three daughters – Cherie Kaye Roberts, and her husband, Donnie – Walker, Linda Jean Majors, and her husband, Robert – Walker, and Bobbie Jolene Harms – Bartlett, KS; eight grandchildren – Walter and Cheyanna Koshko, Chad and Jennifer Majors, Broc and Nicole Koshko, Brad and LouAnn Majors, Heather Harms, Jake Harms, Donald Roberts Jr. and Crystal Clinton; 14 great-grandchildren – Judd, Reegan, Alexia, Meleia, Ashlee, Derek, Brooklyn, Madyson, Ezra, Eziah, Dillion, Donovan and Densel; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A graveside service with interment under the direction of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home was Monday, May 3, in Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City, with Brother Doug Reynolds officiating. Music was by Paula Newman and Rick Newman. Pallbearers were – Walt Koshko, Broc Koshko, Heather Harms, Jake Harms, Donnie Roberts, Robert Majors, Chad Majors and Brad Majors. Shirley wanted to recognize all of her friends and neighbors, both here and in the surrounding communities, as her honorary pallbearers.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.

Velma C. Adams

Velma Carolyn Adams, 92, El Dorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2010. She was born to Ebenezer and Bertha Sallee on March 28, 1918.

In 1936, Velma was united in marriage to her one true love, Jesse Everett Adams. To this union two daughters were born, Phyllis Jean (Adams) Wilson and Connie (Adams) Alexander.

As many would agree, Velma was a very independent lady, always keeping herself busy. After retiring from CCMH in 1984, she spent her time making quilts and doing sewing for numerous people for many years, up until the time of her passing.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Ebenezer and Bertha Sallee; her husband, Jesse Everett Adams; four brothers - Paul, Everett, Marvin and Lester Sallee; one sister, Leona Sallee; and one granddaughter, Karen Sue (Wilson) Floyd.

Velma is survived by her loving children, Phyllis Jean Wilson, and husband, J.D. and Connie Alexander, and husband, Junior. She was the cherished grandmother to five - Tammy Mitts, Larry Alexander, Jerry Alexander, John Wilson and Sherri Jo Broughton, and husband, Kevan. She was also the treasured great-grandmother to nine - Josh Wilson, and wife, Mary, Amanda Poore, and husband, Tyler, Christopher Alexander, Jessica Wilson, Adam Wilson, Christian Alexander, Sarah Floyd, Douglas Broughton and Gwendolyn Broughton; and great-great-grandmother to five and three-quarters - Alyssa, Brayden and Clayton Wilson, Teyler, Emma and Babygirl Poore who is expected in June.

Services were held in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel on Saturday, May 1, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating and Tiffany McGuirk providing music. Interment followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.

Pallbearers were - Jerry Alexander, Chris Alexander, Larry Alexander, Kevan Broughton, Johnny Wilson and Dan Mutch. Honorary pallbearers were - J.D. Wilson, Jr. Alexander, Jack Lady, Mike Bush, Mitch Bush, Gary Sallee, Carl Sallee and Jimmy Sallee.

Donations be made to the American Heart Association.

Anna Lucille Evans

Anna Lucille Evans, 79, of Chanute, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Anna was born in Kansas City, on June 8, 1930, the daughter of Frank Elijah and Edna Mae (Townsend) Gregory.

She attended Northeast High School in Kansas City.

She was united in marriage to Daniel David Evans on May 13, 1953, at the Presbyterian Church in Lee’s Summit. He preceded her in death.

Anna was a homemaker and farm wife.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and loved to square dance.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel; and two brothers, Edward and Ike; and a sister, Frances Curtis.

Anna is survived by two daughters, Linda Malcom, and her husband, Jerry - Wichita, KS, and Helen Johnson, and her husband, Jim - Haslett, MI; a son, David Evans, and his wife, Jerry - Schell City; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Lipari of Albuquerque, NM.

Services were held Friday, April 30, in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel, Chanute, KS.

Memorials in her name may be made to the First Presbyterian Church and may be left with the funeral home.

Kenneth Edward Adams

Kenneth Edward Adams, 86, passed away April 26, 2010, with his niece, Vera Whitesell, by his side at Community Springs Healthcare. Kenny was born Feb. 12, 1924, in the home of his parents, E.R. and Gertrude Adams, in Cedar County. He was the baby in a family of 10.

He attended grade school at Pleasant Ridge. He was inducted into the Army on March 1, 1943, serving his country in Germany. Kenny was discharged Feb. 3, 1946.

He worked in mechanic shops in Colorado and Wyoming until he retired in 1986, moving back to El Dorado Springs.

Preceding Kenny in death were his parents, Eddie and Grudy Adams; three sisters - Ruby Barritt, Virginia Carter and Elizabeth Schwalm; five brothers - Eugene, Floyd, James, Paul and Lawrence.

Kenny is survived by one sister, Muriel Hammer, and many nieces and nephews as well as extended family and friends.

Graveside services began at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Military honors were by the Kansas Honor Guard. Interment followed the service under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Franklin Roy Beydler

Franklin Roy Beydler, 73, formerly of El Dorado Springs, was born May 3, 1933, to Carl R. Beydler and Zelma Pace Beydler, the eldest of six children. He passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, after a short illness.

He attended grade schools in Jerico Springs and Kansas City, KS. He attended high School in El Dorado Springs and Stockton.
After high school, he went to work for Western Electric until the Kansas City flood of 1951. After the clean up was completed, he went back to work for Western Electric until he joined the army in February 1952, serving two years as a paratrooper. After the service, he resumed his job at Western Electric, retiring in 1984 with 33 years of service.

He liked to try everything. He took flying lessons for several months. He made several solo flights, getting lost a few times but always landing safely. However, due to his loss of hearing, he did not receive his certification.

He served as a reserve police officer on the Independence Police force for 17 years.

In the early 60s he owned a bakery in El Dorado Springs and in Stockton but with the distance between the bakery and his regular jobs in Kansas City, that didn’t pan out too well.

He always had a camper trailer of some sort. He would rather do his traveling that way than to fly on a commercial airline.

He enjoyed fishing most of all and had several different boats. He entered adult fishing tournaments with other Telephone Pioneers around Missouri and Kansas. He also volunteered with the kids’ fishing tournaments.

After he retired, he did some farming and raised cattle on the farm he bought from his folks where he had lived several years as a boy growing up. He volunteered with the Jerico Springs Fire Department for several years.

He volunteered with the Visiting Nurses and the Telephone Pioneers which included various activities. At Truman Lakewood Hospital, he assisted in testing newborns’ hearing and repairing wheelchairs.

He lived in the Neighborhood Council Chapel-20 of Independence and was an active member. He volunteered as a bank carrier, he delivered cars for Hertz and Avis to different areas and judged the best-decorated houses for Christmas. Frank’s most recent hobby was garage sales and going to swap-and-shops. He was a good salesman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Carl Jason Beydler; and son-in-law, Floyd Baxter.

He is survived by his wife, Joan – of the home; his four children – Janice Beydler – Independence, David Beydler and partner, Donna – Grain Valley, Dwight Beydler – Oak Grove, and Sandra Beydler – Henderson, NV; grandchildren – Matthew Beydler, Jodie Beydler and Frankie Beydler; and one step-grandson, Mikal Baxter; three brothers – William (Bill) Beydler, and wife, Carol – Laurel, MD, John Beydler, and wife, Leslie – Davenport, IA, and Richard Beydler, and wife, Christine – Stotts City; and two sisters, Nancy Dissler – El Dorado Springs, and Joyce (Jo) Piscatelli – Wheaton, MD.

Services were held Wednesday, April 28, in Earp Funeral Home, Independence. Final disposition cremation.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Talmadge Raymond Yarnell

Talmadge Raymond Yarnell, 92, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born on Dec. 26, 1917, in Oyer to Moody Allen Yarnell and Wilma (Yockey) Yarnell.

Raymond received his schooling at Bowling Green and attended the Roscoe High School graduating in 1932. He also attended Ozark Bible College.

On April 15, 1938, Raymond married Louise Faye Breeding. To this union three children were born: Raymond Lee, Lola Fae and James Allen.

After graduation from high school, he worked as a rural letter carrier in El Dorado Springs and was given a leave of absence to serve in the military. He volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps Jan. 16, 1944. He entered the service on Feb. 27, 1944, at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Raymond served in the Army Air Corps through the remainder of World War II and was decorated for good conduct.

After the war, Raymond returned to El Dorado Springs and for over 35 years served as a Rural Mail Carrier out of El Dorado Springs.

Raymond was well known as a minister in and throughout his life, beginning at Dederick and then serving in several local Independent Christian Churches, mainly Filley Christian Church. He was a faithful minister for over 66 years.

In September 2006, Raymond moved to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg and resided there until his passing. While in Warrensburg he was an active member of Northside Christian Church and ministered to others as long as his health permitted, including in the Veterans Home services.

Raymond gave of his time and efforts to many organizations, including - Ministerial Alliance, American Family Association, National Rifle Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Boy Scouts and Rural Letter Carriers Association.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Louise; his brother, Reynard L. Yarnell; and his great-grandson, Nathan Allison.

Survivors include three children - Raymond Lee Yarnell, and wife, Toni - El Dorado Springs, Lola Fae Westenhaver, and husband, Glen Hollyman - Quincy, IL, and James Allen Yarnell, and wife, Donna Sue - Clinton; nine grandchildren - Pamela J. Forest - El Dorado Springs, Sandi R. Bouchard - San Antonio, TX, Cheri K. Allison, and husband, Greg - El Dorado Springs, Terri L. Carver, and husband, Shane - Monte Vista, CO, Boie L. Yarnell, and wife, Robin - Lakeland, FL, Jonathan C. French, and wife, Liz - Hidden Hills, CA, John E. Westenhaver, and wife, Linden - Cartersville, GA, Robbie L. Holmes - Edgerton, KS, and Patrick A. Yarnell - Clinton; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers will be - Greg Allison, Kent Fortney, Ron Coulter, Joe Coulter, Greg Girven and Sam Eaves. Honorary pallbearers will be - Karl Allison, Carl McCallister and Glenn Tuder.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.

John Newton Harlow III

John Newton Harlow III, 87, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. He was born May 17, 1922, in Hominy, OK, to John Harlow II and Vida Wilson Harlow.

He was married to Jaye Stockton and she preceded him in death. He later married Adeline Harlow and she preceded him in death in 2008.

John moved with his family at a young age to Barton County and graduated from Lamar High School in 1940.

He joined the U.S. Army in September 1940 and served until March 1946. He served in France and fought in the Battle of Normandy. He received the Silver Star, a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Following his military service, he came to Nevada and married Jaye Stockton and took over his wife’s family business, Johannes Hardware, on the west side of the square which he operated for many years, retiring in the 1980’s.

He was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church, American Legion Post #402 and VFW# 2175, Nevada.

In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by two half-sisters, Josephine Elrod and Jacqueline Howell.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Harlow; one son, John N. Harlow IV, Columbia; five grandchildren - Cyndi Hochstedler - El Dorado Springs, Sonja Albright - Nevada, Tracy Hackleman - Nevada, John Harlow V - St. Louis, and Brian Harlow, Columbia; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Juanita Cox - Tulsa, OK; and several friends and caregivers who were like family that he was very close too - Maggie, Betty, Hector, Mary, Valerie, Mamie, Mattie, Randy, Tammy B., Barb and a longtime helper, Lafayette.

John donated his body to research. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Military honors were held at the funeral home following the service.

Joseph Patton (Pat) Cox

Joseph Patton (Pat) Cox, 34, Jerico Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Jerico Springs. He was born on March 19, 1976, in Houston, TX.

Pat enjoyed spending time with his son, Stephen. He also loved to race dirt track at Nevada Speedway, as well as do some coon hunting from time to time. He always enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He will be remembered for his quick-witted sense of humor and love of racing.

Pat is survived by his mother, Marion Harris - Zeeland, MI; his father, Joe Cox - Ben Hur, VA; his sister, Nina Thomure, and her husband, Mike; and nieces, Samantha and Zoie - Hudsonville, MI; his son, Stephen Cox; stepdaughter, Temper Boyd - El Dorado Springs; his companion, Rebecca Jackson, and her sons, Isaac and Braxton Jackson; a stepbrother, Marvin Hogue, and his wife, Jay, and son, Trey; three half-sisters - Glenda Waldron, Donna Dailey and Lana Zarger; as well as many other loving family members.

Services were held on Monday, April 26, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Kenny Batson officiating. Music selections were: Watching You Dad, Startin’ With Me, I Can Only Imagine’and Knocking on Heaven’s Door.

Pallbearers were - Nicky Bullard, Joey Kaderly, Amos Miller, Aaron Miller, Karl Lehmann and Marvin Hogue. Honorary pallbearers were - Shawn O’Banion, Jason Williams, Wylie Blevins, Kenny Zanoni and John Perry.

Interment was in Hall Cemetery near Jerico Springs under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Earl Richard Poston

Earl Richard Poston, 85, El Dorado Springs, was born April 15, 1925, in Deepwater, to Roy Lester and Estel (Sherman) Poston. He passed away April 20, 2010, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs.

Earl grew up in St. Clair County and attended school there. He served his country with the Army during WWII.

On Dec. 25, 1963, Earl was united in marriage to Belva Fern Barritt. Their early married life was spent in Harrisonville where Earl operated a service station. In the early 1970s, they moved to El Dorado Springs where Earl worked for the first MFA Oil Company and, later, for Barrington Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Pacetown Baptist Church.

Earl was very kind and was easy to get along with. He was among the best stepdads in the world.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bob Poston; and two sisters, Darlene and Nola.

Earl is survived by his wife, Belva, of the home; one daughter, Lorna Poston – Urich; two stepsons, Richard Eslinger, and wife, Susie, and Larry Eslinger, and wife, Kristy – all of El Dorado Springs; four step-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Services and interment under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, were held Friday, April 23, in Landaker Cemetery, Lowry City, with Rev. Everett Smith officiating.

(Josephine) Marjorie Koehn Dirks

(Josephine) Marjorie Koehn Dirks, 88, Montezuma, KS, was born to Jonathan and Fanny Jantz Koehn on July 5, 1921, at Sitka, KS. She passed away on April 19, 2010, in Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City, KS.

She spent her childhood years and received her education in the Kiowa County, KS, area. In her early teens, her parents moved to the DeRidder, LA, area. After several years, she returned with her family to western Kansas.

At the age of 20, she attended revival meetings at the Montezuma Mennonite Church. At that time, she responded to the Lord’s call, repented of her sins and committed her life to Christ. Upon the confession of her faith, she was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on Jan. 4, 1942, together with a large group of converts. To this faith, she remained faithful to her end.

On Sept. 27, 1942, she was joined in marriage to Vernon Dirks at Montezuma, KS, sharing the joys and sorrows of life for 58 years. Two sons and four daughters were born to this union. In the winter of 1957, we had a tragic gas explosion in our home in which our mother and two sisters were severely burned. The two little girls did not survive but mother was restored to us after a long time of special care. On May 24, 2001, Dad left us in an automobile accident, leaving Mother very lonely.

Dad and Mom reared their family on the Sam Dirks home place west of Montezuma, KS. In 1970, they moved to a grass farm close to Schell City where they enjoyed the beauty of that country and being part of a small congregation for the next 15 years.
They moved back to Montezuma, KS, for their retirement years. Shortly before Dad passed away, they moved to Bethel Home where Mom appreciated the spiritual care and fellowship and participating in the daily activities.

Mother taught us children not only by word but by deed. As she was able to submit to the hardships and sorrows of life, she found an increased trust in God and a joy that gave her a positive outlook on life. She was a strong believer in prayer and had an extended prayer list that included people from all walks of life, mentioning each one by name. She will be remembered as a person who readily shared her beliefs. One of her special joys was sewing and she spent many hours at her machine sewing garments and quilts tops for the sewing circle and others in need. We believe she will be among he saints who will walk on the golden streets of heaven.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, LaVerna Mae and Alice Rose; her parents; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons; four brothers and three sisters (two in infancy).

Those left with precious memories are two sons, Donald and Carol – Walker, and Oran and Teresa – Schell City; two daughters, Delores and Merle Koehn–– Montezuma, KS, and Patricia and Robert Schmidt – Chickasha, OK; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Madesta Giesbrecht – Montezuma, KS; two sisters-in-law, Vivian Koehn – Geiger, AL, and Irene Koehn – Montezuma, KS; also special to the family are Ivan and Norma Jantz and many other relatives and friends.

Services were conducted Wednesday, April 21, at the Homeland Mennonite Church, Montezuma, KS, with burial in the North Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Montezuma Funeral Home, Montezuma, KS.

Memorials may be made to the Bethel Home or the Gospel Tract and Bible Society and may be mailed to the Montezuma Funeral Home P.O Box 421, Montezuma, KS, 67867.

James Cosmo Orjames

James Cosmo Orjames, 79, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 17, 2010, in his home. He was born March 27, 1931, to Cosmo and Carmela (Leucarelli) Orjames, the last living sibling of eight children.

He was married to Susan Marie (Baker) Orjames for the past 30 years. To this marriage a son was raised, Dustin Cook.

James lived and worked in Kansas City in the 1950’s and 60’s before moving to California, where he met his wife Susan. There he worked as a longshoreman at the Ports of San Francisco and Sacramento. He was a very strong man. He moved his family back to Missouri in 1995, where he owned and operated Fulton’s Mobile Home Park in Osceola for 13 years. After selling this business, he and his wife moved to El Dorado Springs to retire.

He was a man who could fix anything. He was a plumber, electrician and carpenter. He was a man of all trades. James was happiest when he was building or improving some kind of structure.

James was a very wise man with a big heart. He was a very loving and caring family man who always knew what to do when those around him had problems.

Survivors include his loving wife, Susan Orjames; his son, Dustin Cook; his daughter-in-law, Victoria Cook; two grandchildren, Donovan Cook and Jayden Davis; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 21, El Dorado Springs City Cemetery with Pastor Patty Smith officiating. Interment under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home followed the service.

Joseph george Adamson

Joseph G. Adamson, 70, Stockton, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in the Stockton Nursing Home. He was born May 7, 1939, to Joseph and Leona (Buler) Adamson.

He married Violet B. Shirey on May 7, 1972, in Norristown, PA, and lived in Stockton for 32 years. To this marriage three children were raised, daughters, Melissa and Joanne, and a son, Jesse.

Joe worked at Allied Signal for 10 years out of Kansas City Local 710 UAW and was known for his wide ability to repair cars. He had a huge heart and was well known for his generosity and kindness and he was a friend to all.

Survivors include his loving wife, Violet Adamson; daughters, Melissa A. Adamson - Stockton, Joanne and husband, Robert Morris - Halfway; son, Jesse J. Adamson - El Dorado Springs; brothers, Robert Adamson - Eagleville, PA, Richard Adamson - Birdsboro, PA, and David Adamson - Norristown, PA; sister, Jacqueline - Schwenksville, PA; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 5 p.m. Monday, April 19, in Sheldon Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Trussell officiating. Music was Face To Face and Amazing Grace with pianist Faith Trussell.

Casketbearers were - Robert Adamson, Robert Morris, David Adamson Jesse Adamson, Richard Adamson and David Lewis. Interment was in Mound Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Leonard (Junior) Beason

Leonard (Junior) Beason, 79, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 15, 2010, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs. He was born March 1, 1931, south of Stockton, the eighth of nine sons of Leonard and Dora Beason.

He attended Arcola School and then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 until 1954, serving in the Korean War and receiving the Purple Heart.

After his time in the military, Junior worked for the Gas Service Company (now Missouri Gas Energy) in Lee’s Summit for 35 years, retiring in 1991.

Junior married Beverly Joyce Whitesell. To this union were born twin daughters, Shauna Lea and Kauna Lynn, on July 17, 1955.
On March 1, 1965, Junior married Betty Preston of Stockton.

After retirement, he and Betty moved to a small farm west of El Dorado Springs. Junior loved to ride horses and attended many trail rides near Alley Springs. He loved to visit with people over a glass of tea at a coffee shop or the bowling alley.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers - Vic, Herb, Lee, Vernie, Frank, Russell, Gene, and Rueben; and a daughter, Kauna Lynn.

Junior is survived by his wife, Betty; a daughter, Shauna Elliott, and her husband, Owen; three grandchildren - Angi Cluck, and her husband, Scott, Kade Gerster and Autumn Gerster; two great-grandchildren, Kausha and Blake Cluck; and a sister-in-law, Erma Beason - all of El Dorado Springs; several nieces and nephews; and many friends from work, the coffee shops, the trail rides and the bowling alley.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Music was provided by Anna Lee Barker and Eleanor Jones. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were - Kade Gerster, Scott Cluck, Robert Spencer, Jason Greenstreet, David Pendergraph and Darrell Gerster. Honorary pallbearers were - Wesley Greenstreet, Owen Elliott, Blake Cluck, Darrel Whitesell and Jack Ellis.

Raymond M. Woody

Raymond Martin Woody, 79, Weatherford, TX, was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Monegaw Springs, to Melvin and Elizabeth (Mistler) Woody. He passed away April 15, 2010, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. 

On June 6, 1949, Raymond was united in marriage to Helen Bishop in Waterford, CA. This union was blessed with three sons.
He later married Geraldine Eva Parker who preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 1990.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings - brothers, Herman Woody Jr., Melvin Woody, and sisters, Beulah Woody Price and Mary Woody Patterson; and two grandchildren, Raymond Martin Whisler and Valeta Jewel Rock.

He is survived by his wife, Beth, and son, John Coslett - of the home; children – Wayne and Sharon Woody - Monegaw Springs, Mike and Sandra Woody - Nevada, Steve and Candy Woody - El Dorado Springs, Adam and Heather Reed - Springtown, TX, Lloyd Jr. and Kay Whisler - El Dorado Springs, Margie Daniels - El Dorado Springs, Anna and Jerry Rock - Cherokee Village, AR, Fred and Mitzi Whisler - Caplinger Mills, Missy and Bobby Long - Azle, TX, and Loyd Whisler III - Springtown, TX; his siblings - Jim and Erma Woody - Belton, Dave and Lillian Woody - Woodland, CA, Betty June Tharp - Meadeville, Bill and Beulah Woody - West Sacramento, CA, Merle Woody - Hesperia, CA, and John Price - Meadville; 27 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; many nieces, other relatives and countless friends.

Services were held Monday, April 19, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Roger Beach officiating. Music was Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind.

Casketbearers were - Danny Woody, Steve Woody Jr., Kenneth Woody, Mike Woody, Steve Woody and Adam Reed. Honorary casketbearers were - Joe Florido, Carl Swagger, Ronnie Lunsford and John Richey. Interment was in Woody Cemetery under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

Edna Elsielee (Luney) Kramer

Edna Elsielee (Luney) Kramer, 84, El Dorado Springs, departed her life at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Springfield at 7:30 p.m. on April 14, 2010. She was a twin, born on Dec. 25, 1925, to Galileo and Lucy (Ames) Luney, the last living sibling, ninth child of 10 children.

Edna graduated from Carl Junction High School and Joplin School of Cosmetology.

She was united in marriage to Richard Kramer on Dec. 1, 1962, by her uncle in Oronogo, sharing 49 years together. To this marriage two sons, Gene Carter and Gary were raised.

Edna worked as a seamstress in Webb City and went to beauty school. She was an advanced seamstress, cook, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She worked for the El Dorado Springs School System in the library and enjoyed all the students. She then accepted a 15 year position at the Nevada State Hospital in the Sewing Room mending and repairing clothing. While living in Merriam, KS, she was the sewing instructor for Lee Wards. Clothing of shirts and dress suits were designed by her for her sons, Gene and Gary. Her current projects were beautiful quilts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her love of sewing was always something beautifully assembled.

She was saved and baptized at the age of 16 at the Oronogo Baptist Church. She had moved her membership to Union Hall Baptist Church.

Richard and Edna left Overland Park, KS, for an early retirement and made El Dorado Springs their home since 1970.

New to the community, they became involved with being club leaders for the Cedar Springs 4-H.

They enjoyed gardening and their beautiful yard and watching the birds eat from over 30 feeders. Edna and her twin brother, Edward Luney, were always at the Senior citizen Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gary Carter; two infant brothers, six adult sisters; and two adult brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home; her son, Gene Carter, and wife, Tommie - Albuquerque, NM; daughter-in-law, Margaret Carter - Deerfield; sisters-in-law, Dolly Baughman - Grove OK, Carlene Kramer - Kansas City, Kathryn Roark - Manhattan, KS; brother-in-law, Ed, and Wilma Kramer – Carbondale, KS; five grandchildren - Shannon Cherino, and husband, Roger - Crosbyton, TX, Lynette Smith, and husband, Edwin - Albuquerque, NM, Kristie Carter, and partner, Amy - Austin, TX, Kyla Hoffman, and husband, Kendal - Deerfield, Alicia Marsh, and husband, Damien - Overland Park, KS; 9 great grandchildren - Jakob Smith, Derek Cherino, Garrett Cherino, Zachary, Nathan, Mikey Kite, Cashton and Carly Hoffman and Gabrielle Marsh; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were Monday, April 19, in the Sheldon Funeral Home with Brother Everett Smith and Brother Lewis Eslinger officiating. Music was Coat Of Many Colors and Peace In The Valley by Dolly Parton and Angel Band by the Foggy River Boys.

Casketbearers were - Jack McCullick, Edwin Smith, Damien Marsh, Sam Eaves, Kendal Hoffman, Billy Sullivan and Brad Shull. Honorary casketbearers were - Leo Thompson, Roger Cherino, Jakob Smith, Derek Cherino and Garrett Cherino. Interment was in Love Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Nellie Evelyn Ray

Nellie Evelyn Ray, 95, El Dorado Springs, formerly of Muscotah, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Cedar County Hospital in El Dorado Springs. Evelyn was born June 8, 1914, in Trigo County, KS, the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Shell) Bell.

She lived in the Larkinburg, KS, community until she was united in marriage to Martin Ray on Nov. 13, 1937, in Holton, KS. They made their home in the Muscotah, KS, community.

She worked at the Horton & Holton Garment Company until she retired after 20 years. She was a member of the Larkinburg, KS, Christian Church and life member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and one sister.

Survivors include a son, John, and wife, Elizabeth Ray – Muscotah, KS; daughter, Marilyn, and husband, Paul Dresch - El Dorado Springs; brother, Ralph Bell - Oroville, CA; grandchildren - Tina (James) Torkelson - Robinson, KS, Tammy (Duane) Sinclair - Everest, KS, Troy (Brenda) Dresch - Kansas City, Tracy (Debbie) Dresch - Independence, Terri Dresch - El Dorado Springs; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, in the Becker Chapel, Effingham, KS, with the Rev. Tim Ahlgren officiating. Burial followed in the Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, KS.

Local arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Holton, KS, Food Bank.

Daniel Ray Maus

Danny (Boone) Maus, 60, Schell City, passed away peacefully Monday, April 12, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, after struggling with health problems since 1993. Danny was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Centerville, IA, the son of Claude David and Mary Ellen (Davis) Maus.

He graduated from Schell City High School in 1967 and spent most of his life in the Schell City area. He retired from Teamsters Local 541 in Kansas City in 1993, due to health problems. Danny loved his work and missed it terribly since his retirement.
Danny loved to hunt and fish until his health slowed him down but he spent his last 10 years on his “little piece of heaven” in rural Schell City, enjoying all of the wildlife at his back door, with family and friends. He was a dedicated Democrat and wasn’t afraid to let you know it. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be fondly remembered and truly missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Claude, and his brother, John, who passed away in March of 1996.

Survivors include his companion, wife and friend, Juanita, of the home in Schell City; two daughters, the oldest, Sherry Millsap, and her husband, Ken – Gig Harbor, WA, and their children – Jake Lander, Jessie Daniel, Stephanie, Stacy and Natalie, his younger daughter, Dianna Boultinghouse, and her husband, Mark – El Dorado Springs, and their children – Danielle, Brianna and Haley, his son, Daniel Ogle, and his wife, Jamey – El Dorado Springs, and their children, Dalton and Dani Louise; his mother, Mary Ellen Maus – Nevada; and two brothers, David Maus, and his wife, Beverly – Nevada, and Charlie Maus – Schell City; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and man friends.

Graveside services with interment were held Friday, April 16, in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, with Brother Doug Reynolds officiating. The musical selection When The Saints Go Marching In was chosen for the service. Pallbearers were – Roger Sanderson, Larry Sanderson, Kayla Hooten, Doug Majors and John and Kristi Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were – Jim Bacon, Chris Winters, Daniel Ogle, Roger Dade Jr. and Larry Davis. Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City

Peter Yee-Chung Chei

Peter Yee-Chung Chei, 65, Freistatt, passed away at 4:18 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on Nov. 18, 1944, in Xi’an, China, the son of Andrew Li-Chung and Pricilla Wei-Chow Chei.

Peter moved to Springfield from Hong Kong in 1964, where he attended Evangel College. Peter was referred to as a Missionary in America and dedicated his life to visiting schools and sharing in the music of the gospel. After college, he traveled to all of the states.

In 1993 he moved to Mt. Vernon where he pastored at the Free Methodist Church. He currently was the Pastor at C.H.R.I.S.T. Fellowship in El Dorado Springs, was the organist and choir director for the First Christian Church in El Dorado Springs and the Chaplin Coordinator for the Missouri Rehabilitation Center. Peter played an active role in promoting and coordinating well-known Christian artists within the Midwest. He was truly a man of God in all aspects of his life.

On Sept. 29, 2001, he married Diana L. Flynn in Mt. Vernon. She survives him of the home.

Additional survivors include his father, Andrew Chei - Brooklyn, NY; three sons - Jason Chung-Chi Chei and his wife, Sunny, and James Chei - all of Nevada, MO, and Jared Yung-Chi Chei and his wife, Lieca - Xining, China; one sister, Ruth Piscopo and her husband, Richard - North Tampa, FL; two brothers, David Chei and his wife, Nancy - Long Island, NY, and John Chei and his wife, Judy - Queens, NY; three grandchildren - Jayden, Mia and Araleigh; and the mother of his children, Janice McDonald. His mother preceded him in death.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, 510 E. Cherry St., Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to Jared and Lieca in China, for their missionary work, in care of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, 510 E. Cherry St., Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.

Eunice (Pace) Wilkins

Eunice (Pace) Wilkins, 98, El Dorado Springs, joined her Lord on April 10, 2010. She was born March 1, 1912, the eighth of 11 children of Benjamin and Julia (Ogle) Pace and the last living sibling.

Eunice was married to Willie Whited on Oct. 31, 1928. Willie passed away on March 13, 1929. She married Olin Wilkins on Oct. 5, 1932. Olin preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1978. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and seven sisters.

With times being hard, the newlyweds worked in several places including Denver, CO. They finally settled in Kansas City, KS. While living in Kansas City, Eunice worked as a seamstress in garment factories. During those years, many nieces and nephews lived with Aunt Eunice while making the transition from a country kid from Cedar County to an adult in the city. After retiring in 1977, Olin and Eunice returned to El Dorado Springs.

Eunice was saved as a child and was always a member of a church wherever she lived. She was presently a member of the Assembly of God Church in El Dorado Springs, joining in 1977. She was a faithful worker in the nursery and most recently helped in one of the Wednesday night classes. She made many quilts to be given to missionaries, new babies and new brides, piecing as many as two a month.

Until she broke her hip five years ago, she spent her Friday mornings at Community Springs Healthcare Facility, passing out juice to the “old people.”

She is survived by one brother-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to name.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Dana Taylor officiating. Songs, The Last Mile of the Way and My Savior First of All were sung by Allison Leonard with accompaniment by Joanne Alexander. Interment followed in Sandridge Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were great-nephews - David Beydler, Dwight Beydler, Tim Bough, Don Beaty and Jim Caldwell.

Betty Jo Carroll

Betty Jo Carroll, 73, El Dorado Springs, passed away on April 9, 2010, in Gravette, AR. She was born in Tulsa, OK, on Oct. 26, 1936, to Floyd and Doris Stevens.

Betty was married on Oct. 26, 1951, to Carol Trammel. They had seven children. She was widowed when her husband, Carol, passed away on Aug. 26, 1985. Several years later, she married Audree Carroll. Betty dedicated her life to Jehovah in her later years.

Preceding her in death were both husbands, Carol Trammel and Audree Carroll; three children - Teresa Robbins, Loretta Collier and James Trammel; and two brothers, Corby Stevens - Vinita, OK, and Mike Stevens - Fish Camp, CA.

Survivors include four children – son, Paul Trammel and wife, Tillie, son, Bill Trammel and wife, Donna all of Neodesha, KS, daughter, Sally Swartz - Gravette, AR, and daughter, Penny Trammel - Miami, OK; 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 11, at the El Dorado Springs Kingdom Hall, with Ralph Satterlee officiating.

Arrangements were entrusted to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Mary Edna Reese

Mary Edna Reese, 91, Schell City, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Washington D.C., the daughter of Euclid Edward and Mary Ethel (O’Rourke) Testu.

Mary attended school in Washington D.C. where she graduated from high school and then attended Strayer Business College.

On Aug. 11, 1940, she was united in marriage to Ira Franklin Reese and to their union three children were born. Mary took care of the home and children while her husband served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. They were stationed at several bases through Mr. Reese’s military career until his retirement in 1966 when they settled in Florida.

Throughout her life, Mary enjoyed traveling with her husband both stateside and abroad including trips to Europe, China and Spain. She was an accomplished acrylic painter of landscapes and flowers and she always enjoyed intricate needlework. Mary was happily married for 46 years. In 1987, after the loss of her husband, she continued to live independently in Florida. It has just been in the past few years that she lived for a time with both of her daughters.

During her lifetime, Mary lost, not only her husband and parents, but also her son, James, who passed away in 1989 and her daughter, Teresa who passed away just last year.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary McLeod – Schell City; son-in-law, Morris D. Bowling – Fort White, FL; five grandchildren – Mary Louise Blocker and her husband, Thomas – Schell City, Amanda Lynn Skelton and her husband, Gary – Schell City, Gary Stewart McLeod and his wife, Nicki – Wetumpka, AL, Ryan Alexander Leath – Orlando, FL, and Yancy Bowling and his wife, Elizabeth – Oviedo, FL; and eight great grandchildren – Elizabeth, James and Hannah Skelton, Meg Raley, Sarah Blocker, Zachary and Emily McLeod and Gabrielle Bowling.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada with Father Justin Hoye officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist Gwen Schoolcraft, Cantor was Todd Weber. Pallbearers were – Gary McLeod, Gary Skelton, Zachary McLeod, Thomas Blocker, Morris Bowling and Russell Morerod. Cremation followed the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.

Iva Fyrne Darnell

Iva Fyrne Darnell, 101, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 4, 2010, at the Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs. Fyrne was born in Cedar County, on Aug. 25, 1908, to John Oral and Birdie (Heller) Clopton. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother and a devout Christian.

Fyrne married the love of her life, Joseph Berton Darnell, on Sept. 22, 1928. After nearly 52 years of marriage, Bert preceded her in death on May 5, 1980. She also was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Myrl Green and Velda Hertzberg, and infant sisters, Opal and Lois.

She is survived by her children - Paul Darnell and wife, Sally - Harrison, AR, Elenora Staab and husband, Fred - Raytown, Bernie Darnell - El Dorado Springs, and Beverly Darnell - Blue Springs; six grandchildren - Jeff, Paula, Douglas and Rusty Darnell, Karen Stocking and Hans Staab; eight great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Fyrne will be lovingly missed and never forgotten.

Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) with Pastor Joe Trussell officiating and Darrin Griffin and Wanda Casey providing music. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Darl Mays, Charles Worthington, Clarence Hackleman, Ed Morlan, Randy E. Bland and Mike Norman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High Hopes.

Patty (Hornbeck) Goyette

Patty (Hornbeck) Goyette, 85, passed away April 3, 2010, at LifeCare Center of Elkhorn, near Omaha, NE. She was born Oct. 1, 1924, in El Dorado Springs to Ora Jefferson Hornbeck and Mina (Lovins) Hornbeck.

Patty grew up in El Dorado Springs where she played trombone in the beautiful bandstand with her friend, Dorothy (Goyette) Walling, the sister of the man who was to become her husband and the love of her life. Russell served aboard the submarine
Pargo in World War II and was honored with the Silver Star.

She was married in 1942 to Russell Goyette, who was born in 1917 and preceded her in death in 1998. 

In addition to her husband and her parents, her brother, Ora J., also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty Anderson and Christina Goyette – Omaha, NE; three grandchildren - Dusty and Sarah Anderson – Omaha, NE, and Katie Anderson - Denver, CO; sister, Loretta, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Wood - El Dorado Springs; sister-in-law, Millie Hornbeck - Topeka, KS; and loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Patty and Russell were laid to rest together in Omaha, NE, at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park in the American Legion Garden.

Arrangements were under the direction of Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124.

Rebecca Rose Bush

Rebecca Rose “Becky” Bush, 74, El Dorado Springs, was born March 27, 1936, in El Dorado Springs, to Lester and Blanche Darnell Roby. She passed away April 1, 2010, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs.

In 1955 she was united in marriage to Billy Bush. A career Marine, Billy and Becky spent 20 years at various Marine assignments before returning to El Dorado Springs to raise their three sons.

Becky worked several years as a switchboard operator at the Nevada Rehabilitation Center. After semi-retiring, she worked several years for Wilkinson Pharmacy. She especially enjoyed the people she met and worked with during this period in her life.

Becky was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs. Her favorite pastimes were making fried rice and rock candy and sharing them with family and friends, and being entertained by her two Pugs, Kila and Kizzi. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dick Roby, and a nephew, Jay Smith.

She is survived by three sons - Mike and wife, LaDanta - El Dorado Springs, Mark and wife, Theresa - Fort Gibson, OK, and Mitch and wife, Tonya - El Dorado Springs; one sister, Mrs. Lois Smith and husband, Wally - El Dorado Springs; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Becky was especially loved and cared for by the entire staff of Community Springs Healthcare in El Dorado Springs the past 15 months.

Graveside services and interment under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, was Monday, April 5, in El Dorado Springs Cemetery with Rev. Brent Bland officiating.