John Charles Moore

John Charles Moore, 85, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away on Nov. 5, 2016, with his wife and family at his side in Community Springs Healthcare Facility after a short but severe illness. John was born April 5, 1931, to Alfred Lee and Katie Barbara (Roberts) Moore in Roscoe. At the age of 18, John

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Mark Anthony Steele

Mark Anthony Steele, 59, Broken Arrow, OK, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Tulsa, OK. Memorial services were held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, in Broken Arrow. Mark was born on Jan. 10, 1957, in Independence, the son of Charles E. and Shirley (Lyles) Steele. On

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Norma Rae Jeffries

Norma Rae Jeffries, 83, Jerico Springs, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Norma was born Nov. 9, 1932, in the Cane Hill community, third of the 10 children of Aulton Brooks and Lois (Porterfield) Kenney. On Sept. 1, 1951, she married Glenn D. Jeffries and they made their

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Kermit E. Anderson

Kermit E. Anderson, 80, Schereville, IN, formerly of Stockton and El Dorado Springs areas, the son of Elbert and Pearl Anderson, passed away Oct. 18, 2016. Kermit was a resident of Schererville, IN, for over 40 years and retired employee of LTV Steel Company in Indiana. He was pre-deceased by his parents; infant brother; wife

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Ronnie A. Reaves

Ronnie A. Reaves, 67, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Oct. 30, 2016, after a long battle with the big bad C. He was born July 29, 1949, in Warsaw, the son of Leo and Ila (Kirby) Reaves. Ronnie proudly served our country multiple tours in the Vietnam War. He

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Genevieve J. Williams

Genevieve J. Williams, 88, Nevada, passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin following a brief illness. Genevieve was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Stonington, CO, to John William and Etta Grace (Redman) Davis. She was united in marriage to Virgil Williams on Jan. 1, 1952 in Fort

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Dustin Sloan Littlewood

On Aug. 17, 2004, Art and Deanna Littlewood were blessed by the birth of Dustin. Lance, his brother and Cassidy, his sister, were excited to welcome him to the family. His brother and sister were very special to him. Dustin had a beautiful heart, gentle spirit and loved to be around people of all ages.

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Thanksgiving program Wednesday

The public is invited to a Thanksgiving program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Church of God (Holiness), 1607 South Park St., El Dorado Springs, sponsored by the El Dorado Springs Ministerial Association.

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Aaron Roberts graduates

On, Nov. 4, 2016, Aaron C. Roberts graduated from Vatterott College in Joplin carrying a 3.8 GPA. He was on the Dean’s List the last 24 months. Roberts completed his studies in the field of electrical service technician. He is the son of Larry and Twyla Roberts, El Dorado Springs.

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