October 25, 2026
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Ogle, El Dorado Springs, was a $1,000 scratcher winner.
The F.U.N. (Friends Uniting Families) Committee invites everyone to their next four events. Nov. 13 – 3 – 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Picture Mini-session fundraiser in the Park. Nov. 19 – 3 – 5:30 p.m. – First Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in the Community Center downtown, 135 West Spring Street. Food will be served
AUCTION SURPASSES LAST YEAR’S – This year’s annual Christian School auction on Thursday, Nov. 3, raised $31,513.50 plus another $1,811 from the Chili Supper. The total exceed last year’s auction by a couple of thousand.
The games will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the schedule listed below. The first two games will have a 10 minute warm-up with each of the last four games having a seven minute warm-up. El Dorado (Black ) vs Lockwood (white) – 10 minute warm-up Pleasant Hope (Black) vs Stockton (White) – 10
HUTSELL SIGNS WITH FT SCOTT – Bulldog Senior softball star Tailor Hutsell signed a letter of intent to play ball at Fort Scott Community College next fall on Monday, Nov. 7. In her senior year playing for the Bulldogs, Tailor finished with a 12-8 record. She struck out 185 in 113.2 innings and had a
