Obituaries

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.

Maretta Dianne (Stutesman) Smith, 71, El Dorado Springs, passed away January 30, 2022. Services for Maretta (Stutesman) Smith will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5,  at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m.

On January 21, 2022, heaven received these two soulmates at the same time.  Teri and Bobby Hamilton had a hard-working past prior to meeting each other. God granted both with a wonderful family from both sides combining into one large joyous family. Teri and Bobby truly are soulmates, and both loved helping one another and

Michael Mart, 68, passed away Jan. 21, 2022. Mike was the son of Marvin and Georgia Mart of Rockville. He loved to collect Royals baseball cards and collectibles as well as state maps. He was very educated in history and science. In later years he enjoyed watching TV, movies and shows. He is preceded in

Services for Bobby M. and Teri L. Hamilton will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial at Clintonville Cemetery.