ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made five arrests and took two reports during the week of Feb. 11 through 18, 2020. Warrant Arrests John Greathouse, Jr.- On Feb. 15, John Greathouse, Jr., 40, Osceola, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Cass County warrant for failure to appear in court on a

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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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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met February 10, 2020. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 25249-25268, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. Met with Sheriff James McCrary Weekly Report of

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Melba L. McPeak

Melba L. McPeak, 92, of El Dorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada.  Melba was born May 6, 1927, to Roy Hershall and Bessie (Haggard) Dennis. Melba was saved and baptized at a young age.  She was a member of the First

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Inez Evelyn Bond Smart

Inez Evelyn Bond Smart, 94, was born in Henley on Aug. 31, 1925 to John William Wesieyn and Vivian (Sullens) Bond and passed away on Feb. 17, 2020. Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Glen O. Smart; three brothers – Paul and (Virginia), Marvin and (Ruby), and James and (Conchita); eight brothers-in-law; six

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Wilbur G. Carpenter

Wilbur G. Carpenter, Sr., age 85, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away Feb. 18, 2020, at Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, KS.  He was born April 25, 1934, in Strong City, KS, the son of Frank P. Carpenter and Mildred M. (White) Carpenter. Wilbur loved flowers, gardening, birds, fishing, and being ornery in general.  He

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Ed Hackleman

Edward Dwayne Hackleman, 68, died Feb. 17, 2020, in Cornwall, PA. He was born June 17, 1951, in Humansville, son of Roy Edward and Charleen (Groves) Hackleman. He married Kathy Whitesell on June 3, 1972, in El Dorado Springs. Survivors include Kathy, Cornwall, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Emily Hackleman, North Cornwall, PA; grandsons,

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Timothy Bough

Timothy Wade Bough, age 55, passed away in Nevada, Feb. 18, 2020. Final disposition was cremation under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  His cremains will be buried in Pankey Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Thomas E. Lewis

Thomas Edward Lewis, 83, of Lone Jack, MO, passed away on Feb. 21, 2020. Inurnment will be in the Hackleman Cemetery in Cedar County at a later date.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in Lone Jack on March 7. Contact the family for details.

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Kathryn Fergerson to sing at Pape

Kathryn Fergerson will be in concert at Pape Christian Church Saturday evening, Feb. 29. You are invited to join us for food and fellowship at 4:30 p.m. before the concert and then Kathryn will sing at 6 p.m. Join us for this wonderful evening of fellowship and worship in song. This is a singing for

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