Wayne Franklin Williamson

Wayne Franklin Williamson, 89, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado springs, MO. Wayne was born on Nov. 4, 1936, to Clarence and Bessie (Smith) Williamson in Oskaloosa, KS. Wayne had one sibling, Lynda Williamson. After attending high school in Maryville, MO, his education included two years at

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Marian “Carolyn” (Leonard) Martin

Marian “Carolyn” (Leonard) Martin, 64, Moberly, MO, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3:03 p.m. with her husband and family by her side. Carolyn was born in Bethesda, MD, on May 30, 1961. She spent most of her educational years in El Dorado Springs, MO, but graduated from Harrisonville (MO) High School in 1979.

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Daniel C. Leonard

Daniel C. Leonard, 62, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm. He was a caring, loving, thoughtful soul, that always had a smile and laugh that was contagious. Daniel was born in Bethesda, MD on June, 14, 1963. He spent his schooling years in El Dorado Springs, MO, Harrisonville, MO, and

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Bulldog Softball Senior Night

SAGE MCCULLOUGH – Sage is the daughter of Kevin and Brandi McCullough. Sage has been a member of the softball team for all four years of high school. Sage plans to attend Evangel University to play Golf!   ASHLYN EISKINA – Ashlyn is the daughter of Britney and Jason Spencer. Ashlyn has been a part

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El Dorado Springs student attends DECA International Career Development Conference

El Dorado Springs High School DECA members attended the annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) that took place in Atlanta, GA, on April 25-28. The #DECAICDC spotlights DECA’s top student performers from nearly all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, Puerto Rico and Germany. It also highlights innovative business partnerships that empower

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Fishing report

Taberville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm After hours 660-781-8020 The river is about 3⁄4 bank full and still falling. Not much trash. They are catching flatheads and blue cats on trot iines, throwlines, limb lines and rod and reel. All the flatheads were caught on live bait, Always are. The biggest flathead weighed

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GRASSROOTS SUPPORT CONTINUES FOR DR. SAM ALEXANDER

Despite chilly temperatures and pouring rain, a few dozen supporters gathered Friday, May 8, at the Pomme de Terre Dam Administration Pavilion in Hermitage to hear from Dr. Sam Alexander, who is running for Missouri State Senate District 28. Current State Sen. Sandy Crawford is term-limited. Attendees asked questions, picked up campaign signs, and discussed

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TOPS Awards Day, my favorite time of month

We met in The Firefly Services building, 700 E. Hospital Rd., on Thursday May 7 for our regular weigh-in which is from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and meeting which starts at 8:45 a.m. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order and asked Carol to led us in a song. She led us in singing

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Alumni of Schell City to meet

The Schell City Alumni will meet for their 2026 Banquet at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31 in the Schell City School Gymnasium. The cost is $6. Please bring a covered dish to share for the Potluck meal. The honored classes are 1951,56,61,66,71,76,81,86,91 and 96.

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EHS to hold Class of 76 reunion

We will hold our 50th class reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at B&D Fireworks (behind Sonic). Cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP to Delbert (660) 200-5681 or Kathy (817) 239-6816 via text/call

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