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Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger I am a rather frugal person. I didn’t grow up having much money and in most ways I’m grateful. Although I grew up on the poor side financially, I grew up rich in love and in faith. But not having much money growing up has caused me to always be a

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of, Maretta Stutesman-Smith.  Maretta, 71, was an amazing woman, wife, mother and grandmother. Maretta, was a friend to so many. Maretta was born Oct. 15, 1950 to J.C. and Willadean Stutesman, in her home in Weaubleau. Maretta was a graduate of Weaubleau High School

Justin Dale Boyd, 49, of Nevada, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Justin was born Sept. 18, 1972, Lamar, the son of Jimmy Dale Boyd and Lee Ann Boyd. Justin had a drive and compassion for the sport of baseball where he played in Miami, Oklahoma and Stockton. Justin

Jess (Tubby) Harrison Reynolds, 88, Harrisonville, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Independence. Donnie Dean Reynolds, 86, passed away Feb. 3, 2022, also at her daughter’s home in Independence. Jess was born January 27, 1934 in El Dorado Springs, a son of Harrison Wilbur and Elsie Marie (Blystone) Reynolds. He

Steven Fast, 49, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial in the El Dorado City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Gary R. Hoover, 73, Big Spring, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at his home. Gary was born in El Dorado Springs, on Jan. 6, 1949, the son of the late Robert Dale and Nadine (Sibley) Hoover. He was the husband of Lois (Anderson) Hoover.  They were united in marriage on June 12, 1971, at

Lee Ewert, 64, passed away at his home in El Dorado Springs on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Services are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Bland Hackleman Funeral Home.

A dozen red roses has long been a mainstay of Valentine’s Day. While fresh flowers soon wither and die, a houseplant can be a long-lasting expression of affection. Houseplants with heart-shaped leaves, including a Valentine’s Day decoration, can be just the right gift for a special person. Heart leaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), golden pothos (Epipremnum

Individuals needing hunter education have classroom and online options. The calendar may still say “winter,” but many people are starting to prepare for upcoming hunting seasons. If taking hunter education is one of the things you need to do to enjoy firearms hunting opportunities this year, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has several options

Hardy native plants add color and form to flower beds, and they can be started in winter. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Winter Seed Sowing class from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery in Warsaw. Participants will learn how to use recycled materials such