Brent Edward Detwiler

Brent Edward Detwiler, D.C., 33, of Owensboro, KY, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Owensboro. He was born on Sept. 6, 1977, in St. Louis.

Brent was a Doctor of Chiropractic with Stallings Chiropractic. He also was an owner-partner of the Digital Doc in Owensboro.
He was a member of several Chiropractic Associations, the Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals, the Phi Mu Alpha professional fraternity and the First Baptist Church of El Dorado Springs. Brent attended Missouri State University in Springfield and was a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. He took great pride in aiding in the health and well being of his patients.

Brent was preceded in death by grandparents, Edward Friar, Evan Detwiler and Florence “Betty” Pursley.

Brent loved spending time with his daughter, Morgan, and she always said that her daddy could do anything. He had many best friends, loved life, was very kind-hearted, always doing everything to the best of his ability. He woke up everyday to say ‘Today is going to be a great day’. He enjoyed playing cornhole, brewing his own custom microbrew and BBQing.

Surviving is his former wife, Jennifer Detwiler, Owensboro; his daughter, Morgan Victoria Detwiler; parents, John and Georgia Detwiler, El Dorado Springs; sister, Michelle Detwiler Leroux, husband, Richard, and nephew, Juris, all of Springfield; grandmothers, Betty Friar, El Dorado Springs, and Carol Detwiler, Blue Springs; and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins.

Services were held Monday, June 13, at Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs with Pastor Ron Marsh officiating. His final resting place is El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to a Scholarship Fund for Morgan Detwiler, c/o U.S. Bank, 700 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42301 or any U.S. Bank branch. Online condolences may be placed at www.glennfuneralhome.com.

E. Nadyne Haines Bond

E. Nadyne Haines Bond, 88, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Christian Health Care in Nevada. She was born July 7, 1922, in Portia, to Granvill E. Jackson and Goldie Bessie Stutesman Jackson. She married Elvis Haines on April 12, 1941, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1976. Later she married Elton E. Bond on Sept. 6, 1983, in Miami, OK. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1996.

Nadyne grew up in the Harwood area and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1940. She was a member of Royal
Neighbors in El Dorado Springs. Nadyne was a pink lady at Nevada Regional Medical Center and later worked as a service master for Nevada City Hospital for over 20 years for Nevada City Hospital until her retirement.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda Coonrod, and her husband, Robert – Nevada, one grandson, Troy Munsterman, and his wife Janet - Nevada; one step-grandson, Jeff Coonrod, and his wife Lori - Nevada; six great-grandchildren - Brandon Munsterman, Brooke Munsterman, Marli Coonrod, Lani Coonrod, Dylan Coonrod and Dakota Stigall; and one niece, Kay Briscoe - Rich Hill, She was preceded in death by two husbands; one sister, Opal W. Wittmeyer, and one brother, Estille Jackson.
Services were held Saturday, June 11, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Walker.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Vernon Cancer Relief Fund or the Nevada Regional Medical Center in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Dorothy Mae Reaves

Dorothy Mae “Weeks” Reaves, 85, El Dorado Springs, departed this life on June 3, 2011. She was born on June 30, 1925, to Burbridge and Pearl Weeks.

She was married to Don Reaves on Dec. 24, 1948. They had four children - Michael D. of Buffalo, Melven Don of El Dorado Springs, Marla Diane Lambrecht of El Dorado Springs and Marylin Dorene Banister of Camdenton.

Dorothy was saved on Sept. 7, 1941, and joined with North Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church near Buffalo, MO. She moved her membership to El Dorado Springs Missionary Baptist Church in 1974. Dorothy considered her salvation the greatest thing that ever happened to her.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Burbridge and Pearl (Smith) Weeks; six brothers - Jesse, Oba, Fawnie, Howard, Wayne and Heber Weeks; three sisters - Lossie Wingo, Orphie Breshears and Mamie Nixon, all of the Elkland and Buffalo area.
She is survived by her husband, Don; all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by one brother, Wintford “C.W.” Weeks of Elkland.

Services were held on Sunday, June 5, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Bro. Everett Smith officiating. Interment followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were: Matt Obernuefemann, Chase Banister, Jacob Banister, Chet Matzke, Logan Shotts and Will Popejoy. Honorary pallbearers were: Shane Lambrecht and Tyler Shotts.

Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Nina R. Coulter

Nina R. Coulter, 89, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. She was born December 19, 1921, in Jerico Springs, to William C. Zollman and Fern A. Evans Zollman. She married Layton W. Coulter, Sr. on June 21, 1942, in Kansas City and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1996.

Nina grew up near Sheldon and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1940. She worked at Nelly Don in Nevada for 23 years. Nina has lived in Nevada since 1996. She was a member of the Montevallo Baptist Church, Montevallo.

Survivors include three children, Layton W. Coulter, Jr. and his wife Cathy, Springfield, Gary D. Coulter and his wife Barbara, Nevada and Cathy Jo Fox, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Daniel Coulter, Erica Coulter, Sarah Coulter, Tiffany Coulter, Steven Fox, Joy Gilzow and John Fox; six great-grandchildren, Ella Coulter, Mara Coulter, Melissa Fox, Megan Fox, Layton Fox and Blaze Gilzow; two sisters, Frances Edwards, Overland Park, KS and Wilma Duncan, Nevada and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; two brothers, Leo Zollman, Harold Zollman and one sister, Marie Felton.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Interment followed in Dunnegan Grove Cemetery.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Montevallo Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

William Everett "Bill" Bailey

William Everett Bailey, 85, Schell City, the son of Willie and Rabie Anna (Dixon) Bailey, was born June 16, 1925, in Rockville, and passed from this life at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011, at his home.

Bill started school in a one room schoolhouse just north of Rockville, but soon moved along with his family to Schell City. He graduated from Schell City High School in 1943 and later that year, on Sept 19, he was united in marriage to Anna Elizabeth Hillier at the Schell City Christian Church. Their union was blessed with the birth of two daughters.

He and Anna settled for a time in the Appleton City area just before Bill entered the United States Marine Corps. While Bill was in the military, Anna lived in Schell City and that is where they made their home after Bill’s service to our country.

Bill then began employment with the Missouri Pacific Railroad, now known as the Union Pacific Railroad. He continued that employment for 30 years, all the while farming his own land as well as working for other farmers in the area. He retired from the railroad in 1984 – but never really retired from farming.

In what small amount of spare time he had, Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping and always enjoyed target practice – especially shooting clay pigeons. But the greatest love of Bill’s life was his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with all of them even as his health declined.

Bill was baptized in 1943 and was a longtime member of the Schell City Christian Church and 50+ year member of Schell City Lodge AF and AM #448, and the American Legion.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Eugene Bailey; his wife, Anna; and his daughter, Angela Scotten.

Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie, and her husband, Jr. of Schell City; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Bill was not only grandpa to Bonnie and Angela’s sons, Kevin and Randy, and their wives, Sue and Tracy, and Clayton and Brandon, but also to Jr.’s daughter, Arlinda. He loved all of the many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and was also “Grandpa” to many that were not even “family” but he considered them all “grandchildren.

Services began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Schell City Christian Church in Schell City with Bro. Doug Reynolds and Bro. Howard McPeak officiating. Musical selections were provided by Sharon Goodman and David Souza. Pallbearers were Sam Vantellman, Dennis Vantellman, Doug Vantellman, Grady Davis, Ervin Goodman and Bobby Scotten. Interment with military honors were held in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City. Masonic services were held at the graveside by P.D.D.G.M. Lawrence Cripps. Funeral services were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Memorial are suggested to the Heartland Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Billy Dean (B.D.) Dickbreder

B. D. Dickbreder, 85, Schell City, passed away early Monday, May 23, 2011, at his home from complications of COPD.

Survivors include one son, Dean Dickbreder (Sandy), Racine, WI, and one daughter, Dorothy Palmer (Paul), Schell City. He enjoyed step great-grandchildren, Devin and Adajha Spaulding, Racine, WI, and Autumn Isbell – Independence, and Autumn’s parents, Bob and Lola Miller. He is also survived by four nieces and nephews – Doug and Diane Antrim – Dallas, TX, Bob and Nancy Antrim and Virginia Tays – all of Taft, CA, and Jim Antrim–– Denver, CO, as well as cousins and special friends.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Schell City. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with Masonic services at 7 p.m. at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City.

Memorials: 1) El Dorado Springs First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 2) Schell City Volunteer Fire Department, 3) Heartland Hospice – all in c/o Lewis –Hoagland Funeral Home Schell City 64783

Born near Rockville on Oct. 25, 1926, B. D. was the only child of William C. “Dick” Dickbreder and Sadie Lee Chastain. The family moved to Schell City while he was a baby and he has lived his entire life in the Schell City community, graduating from Schell City High School in 1944.

On July 22, 1944, he married his high school sweetheart, Martha Mae Antrim. Two children”– Dorothy Mae and William Dean – completed their family. Following service in the Army during World War II, Billy Dean owned and operated a grocery store at Harwood and then owned the Standard Oil (Amoco) Bulk Delivery for 29 years.

As a young man, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. And like Martha’s parents, he and his family were active members in the Schell City First Baptist Church. Later B. D. and Martha transferred their membership to the El Dorado Springs First Baptist Church where they were faithful members while their health permitted. Until this past year, he assisted in the church’s Nursing Home Ministry.

B. D. supported summer softball leagues during the 1960’s by sponsoring teams and serving as the nightly announcer. He was also supportive of community projects, being involved in the building of the Medical Center and Schell City Housing and serving on the board of Green Lawn Cemetery and Farmers State Bank.

B. D. and Martha were known for the beautiful flowers and impressive Christmas light displays at their home south of Schell City. They enjoyed 18 years of RVing and traveling after their retirement making many new friends which developed into long-term friendships.

B. D. was an active member of the Schell City Lions Club, a 50-year member of the AF&AM Masonic Lodge #448, and 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #148 and deacon’“emeritus” of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha, on Nov. 25, 2005; and one son-in-law, Loren Charles Goodman.

Sam Schmidt

Sam Schmidt, 53, formerly of El Dorado Springs and an EHS graduate, passed away Monday, May 23, in Kansas City, MO. Arrangements are pending.

Mr. Schmidt is survived by his mother, Violet Schmidt, El Dorado Springs; a brother, Joe Schmidt and wife, Dianna – Harwood; a brother, Jim Schmidt and his wife, Kathy–– Tucson, AZ; a sister, Dorothy Schulte – Hudson, N.H.; a sister, Ann Hoerner, and husband, Richard – Almont, N.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Final disposition is cremation.