Obituaries

In loving memory of Norma Ann Roby Shelton, 81, Sept. 15, 1939 to March 13, 2021. Celebration of life: from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs It will be a time for visiting and sharing memories. There will be no formal service. Feel free to wear a mask if

Johnnie Ray McCullick, 58, of El Dorado Springs passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Johnnie is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Gravesides services for Jonnie McCulick were held Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Love Cemetery under direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made for family expenses and left

Roscoe Dowell Ruth, 84, passed away March 4, 2021, in Joplin. Cremation under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Betty Lou (Sumner) Sallee, 81, Stockton, left this life to be with the Lord on March 2, 2021. She was born June 29, 1939, to Clifford and Fern (Clark) Sumner. Betty was married April 25, 1959, to Tony Lee Sallee, the love of her life for nearly 62 years. This union was blessed with four

James Paul Tucker, 63, Fort Scott, KS, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1957, at the Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, the son of Rev. James D. and Betty J. Tucker. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Hayward Tucker on April 18, 1980, in El

Jesse Thomas Lurten, 24, was born on April 12, 1996.  He passed away on February 22, 2021.  He was a shining star.  He was so special to all who knew him.  He was always strong and giving.  He was loved so much. Jesse was very intelligent, he showed high levels in quantum mechanics.  He had

Lela “Faye” Thaxton (Wood) went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1932 in Bagnell, Missouri to John M. Wood and Era N. Wood (Dowell). She is preceded in death by: Thomas C. Thaxton, Jared Fugate (grandson), John Pruitt (son in law), her parents, six siblings,

Christopher Allen Rodabaugh, 59, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at his home in El Dorado Springs. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Family will receive friends and relatives from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home. Final disposition is cremation under the direction

Mary Ann Macomber, 77, passed away at her home Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in El Dorado Springs. Service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Family will receive friends and relatives Tuesday, Feb 23, at 10-11 a.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home. Final disposition is

Bonnie Lou Witt, 81, El Dorado Springs, went home to her heavenly Father’s open arms on Feb. 12, 2021, from COVID complications.  Bonnie was born March 20, 1939, in St. Clair County. She was the daughter of Louis Daniel (L.D.) and Laura Ethel (Hoffman) Taylor. She was the second daughter in her family of four