VERNON COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Vernon County: Lavern S Hill, Milo, rape or attempted rape – 1st degree, sodomy or attempted sodomy – 1st degree, assault – 2nd degree possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana  11/14 Cody M Bowles, Nevada, DWR/S, misds-unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, ownr opr

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.    NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Nov 28 – Arrests: Diamond L Marshall, 18,

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Nov 21 – Non-injury motor vehicle accident at Hwy HH and County Road 700 in El Dorado, deputy and MSHP sent to scene. Arrest Douglas Burch on Cedar County warrant for probation violation Careless driver on Hwy 32 near  Cedar/Polk County line, deputies and MSHP advised along with Polk County. Ambulance calls – transfer from

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Nov 22 – Nathan Roscoe, 33, Independence, arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court or pay fines on an original misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked and an ordinance violation for speeding. Total bond set at $1,791.50 cash only. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation in

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SPECIAL MUSIC MEDLY

SPECIAL MUSIC MEDLY – Pape Christian Church welcomed members and guests Sunday and enjoyed the special singing of a sacred hymn medley by our teen Sunday School young ladies. Pictured (from left) Ashley Kaemmerling, Caitlyn Burchett, Zoey McInroy and Gracie Swopes. Pape Christian Church always welcomes visitors and offers Sunday School for all ages, beginning

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Ruby June Rainsbarger

Ruby June (Moffett) Rainsbarger, 86, Clinton, formerly of Boonville, passed away Nov. 30, 2016, at Clinton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. She resided in El Dorado Springs for a while and has relatives in this area. Ruby was born June 18, 1930, in Des Moines, IA, to Andy and Emma Kramm Moffet. She married

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Debra Coleen Mann

Debra C. (Spencer) Mann, 60, Nevada, passed away in her home on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Debra was born Aug. 28, 1956, in Nevada the daughter of Charles Spencer and Wanda (Hamby) Spencer. Debra attended El Dorado Springs School graduating in 1974. Debra married Darrel Mann and to their union two children were born. She

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Gerald Loyd Matthews

Gerald Loyd Matthews, MSGT, Ret., USAF, age 68, of Knob Noster, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born in Vallejo, CA, on Nov. 19, 1948, the son of Clara Jane (Lindsey) Spencer and step-dad, Edward Spencer. On Nov. 22, 1970, he and Mary Ann Karavas were united in marriage in

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Bernice Estes Root

Bernice Estes Root, 94, El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home Monday. She is survived by her son, Bob Estes, of New Mexico. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Old Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6

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Laura L. Spencer

Laura L. Spencer, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Laura was born Dec. 4, 1922, to Rolley Reuben and Caroline Windler Ensor in Walker. She attended school at Walker and graduated with the Class of 1941. Laura was married to Jimmie Spencer on Oct. 16, 1941,

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