May 24, 2025
Dwight R. Hamby, 83, El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan.11, 2018, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born May 22, 1934, to John Raymond Hamby and Vina Merely (Taylor) Hamby in Perrin, MO. Dwight’s biological father deserted his family, wife, and two daughters in July, 1936. Dwight spent his early life in the Forest
Ashley Nicole Bledsoe, 32, passed from this life on Jan. 3, 2018, at her home in Boynton Beach, FL. She was born in Tulsa, OK, on April 22, 1985, to Mark and Jamie (Gannaway) Bledsoe. Ashley was the oldest of three daughters. She was a bright and joyful person, always happy and always smiling. Ashley
George Richard “Dick” Salsbury, 89, Harwood, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Brownington Cemetery.
Lois Juanita (Alexander) Hackleman, 92, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. Services were held on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.
Five Loaves is back for the new year. A free life skills seminar, Five Loaves is hosted by the Dederick Christian Church and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. This will be an evening to share information and to learn while having fun. The theme for the evening is Soups and will feature
Brother Kip Baker will help our pastor, Brother Devin Orbin, in a revival effort at El Dorado Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Ohio St. at Lafayette St. Services are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday evening, Jan. 22, and continue. We welcome your presence and your prayers.
NEVC Knights VS Calhoun Eagles Senior Hog Roast at 4:30 pm Smoked pork, baked beans, rolls, side, dessert & drink – $5 per person Fri. Jan. 19th at 5:00 pm
On Tuesday the Bulldogs wrestled at Adrian and competed against Summit Christian Academy and Adrian. The Bulldogs went 2-0 defeating both teams in the duals. The night started against Summit Christian Academy where they got key pins from freshman Taylor Wingert at 132 pounds, Hunter Boyles at 145 pounds and Sophomore Duane Perkins at 160
Free workshop scheduled for Jan. 27 at Andy Dalton Shooting Range. Reloading ammunition can be an enjoyable hobby and it’s a way for hunters and sport shooters to customize ammunition and get good shells. People can learn more about this popular pastime at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free reloading workshop on Jan. 27
John Miller has an interesting question about the newest resident of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery Conservation Center: Is a two-headed snake referred to as “it” or “they?” It’s one of many questions visitors will have about the young western ratsnake that has been put on display in the
