Obituaries

Roy Parkison Jr., 84, passed away July 23, 2021, at Nevada Medical Lodges after a lengthy battle with cancer. Roy was born Dec. 14, 1936, in Harwood, to Roy Snow and Irene Parkinson. He graduated from Schell City High School in 1955. Upon graduation Roy worked for a short while in Wichita welding at the

Charles (Chuck) Richardson,  53, passed away in the early hours of July 14, 2021, at Community Springs Nursing Home. Chuck was born June 4, 1968, to Reta Guthrie and Eldy Richardson. He grew up in the Walker, area. While attending school in Walker he enjoyed 4H and showing pigs. Chuck was married to Jackie Hendrick

Nora Ann Rowan, 74, passed away Sunday morning, July 18 2021. She was born July 27, 1946 to Harry and Vivian Gallentine. She was the daughter of a great man and a sweet lady. She attended school and graduated from Sidney Nebraska in 1966. On Aug. 24,1969, she became the wife of William A. Rowan.

Paul B. Dresch, 81, El Dorado Springs, formerly of Independence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date under the direction of Sheldon Funeral home, El Dorado Springs.

Ruth Faye St. Clair, 87, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, in El Dorado Springs. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Memorial donations can be sent to CMH Hospice in care of Sheldon Funeral Home.

Sheryl Christine Smith Marcum, 63, was born Aug. 14, 1957, in Richmond, to Martha and Vernie Smith. The family moved to Colorado in 1958 and remained there until 1970, when they moved to El Dorado Springs. Sheryl spent her high school years mastering the piano and violin. She was very talented with both and earned

Harold Snider, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday morning, July 9. Graveside service for Harold Snider will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, July 17, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Marcelhe, under direction of Bland-Hackeman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Iva M. Drake, 75, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Service for Iva Drake was Tuesday, July 13 at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs with burial at Osceola Cemetery, Osceola.

James “Jim” W. Littell, 66, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Service for Jim will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. before funeral. Burial at Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

Iva M. Drake, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Service fir begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, with visitation from 6-7 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs under direction of SheldonGoodrich.com.