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.