CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

02/07 • RP reported child that stays with them has stolen property on him on 1450 Rd.  RP to report it.  HBO • RP reported her son damaged property in home on 125 Rd.  Does not want to file charges.  No report. • RP reported daughter hit road sign on Hwy 215 and 39 by

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of January 26th, 2021 through February 1st, 2021. Arrests Trevor Tapprich – On January 26th, Trevor Tapprich, 40, Quincy, was arrested by Hickory County Sheriff’s Office on a St. Clair County Warrant for a Probation Violation, with the original charge being

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Feb. 8, harassment at E. Stockade Rd., Nevada. Feb. 8, domestic dispute at E. Talley Bend Rd., Nevada. Feb. 8, domestic dispute at W. 4th St., Schell City. Feb. 10, theft at S. 725 Rd., Bronaugh. Feb. 10, domestic dispute at S. 6th St., Sheldon.

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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) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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Brains, Bladders and The Body Of Christ

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger If you had walked into the gymnasium that afternoon, you may have wondered what horrific crime had taken place. There were the bodies of an entire fourth grade class outlined all over the gym floor. But this was no crime scene, it was our big science project, and it thrilled

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Bonnie Lou Witt

Bonnie Lou Witt, 81, El Dorado Springs, went home to her heavenly Father’s open arms on Feb. 12, 2021, from COVID complications.  Bonnie was born March 20, 1939, in St. Clair County. She was the daughter of Louis Daniel (L.D.) and Laura Ethel (Hoffman) Taylor. She was the second daughter in her family of four

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Verna Inez Tipper

Verna Inez Tipper was born on February 13, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She passed away on February 8, 2021. At an early age she moved with her parents to the El Dorado Springs, MO area.  Verna graduated from El Dorado Springs HIgh School in 1959. On July 14, 1964 she was united in marriage

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Roger C. Foster

Roger Clay Foster, 86, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home on Monday morning, Feb. 8, 2021. Roger was born Dec. 21, 1934, in Ponca City, OK, the son of Leslie E. Foster and Irene (Howard) Foster. Roger worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB I) steel plate construction, traveling across the Midwest

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Elizabeth Mary Stonebraker

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Stonebraker, 91, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in her home following a brief illness.  Betty was born May 7, 1929, in Peruque, to Lewis Edward and Laura Magdalen (Conoyer) Sherman.  She married Edward Taylor Stonebraker on Sept. 19, 1950, in St. Peters, and he preceded her in death on

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Lela Faye Thaxton

Lela Faye Thaxton, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Services for Lela Thaxton will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Benjamin Pruitt officiating. Burial to follow in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m.  Friday,

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