May 2, 2024
Corinna Jane Dean, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Nov. 18, 2019, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Jane was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Bowlegs, OK, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Welsh) Boswell. She was raised in the Humansville/Collins area, and graduated from Humansville H.S. Jane married Charles Edward
Carl Edward Long, 70, of Montevallo, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, Nov.19, 2019. He was born May 31, 1949, the son of Cleo and Thelma (Dobbs) Long. Carl attended El Dorado Springs schools. Carl married Rebecca Gooden on Nov. 22, 1970. They were married for 47 years. Carl’s wife passed before him on
Services for Richard “Eugene” Johnson, 71, Friday will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.29, in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home, 306 S High Stockton. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eugene went home with his savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness. He was
Gary Michael Kennedy, 81, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 20, 2019, at Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville. Graveside services were held on Friday, November 22, in Olive Branch Cemetery near Montevallo. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
by Gary Vickers This was the 47th year for the Vickers Apple Butter Festival the first weekend near Harwood. A tradition each year is newcomers are initiated by tossing apple cores at them and saying, “Apple Core, Baltimore. Who’s your friend?” The recipient this year was Dorothy Kenard who was surprised, but a good sport.
DOLLARS FOR DEPARTMENT – Kaylee Myers (right) of Smithfield in Nevada, Missouri, recently presented a check to the Walker Rural Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Russell Hays. The check will be used to help firefighters for equipment and other gear. The fire department appreciates Smithfield for their support to our department and our community.
Several blood types at lower than normal levels – Donors urged to give now Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the area’s exclusive provider of blood products to patients at over forty area hospitals, is experiencing a shortage of type A positive, O negative and B negative blood products. Donations are needed immediately to
THE 2019 EHS VOLLEYBALL TEAM HONORED – The Bulldog Volleydogs were recognized at their awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Receiving plaques were: (from left) Macie Mays – Most Improved Player, Most Inspirational, 2nd Team All District and 2nd Team All Conference; Tevi Gurley – Bulldog Award, Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All
Stockton Lake was “hot” for the 25 American Bass Anglers who launched from Old State Park ramp at 7:15 a.m. in 32 degree air temperature and a light NW wind. Weigh-in found the top four competitors very close. Matthew Roberts had 17.21 lbs anchored by Big Bass of the tournament, a 6.4 lb large mouth;
I realized last fall that the greatest invention of mankind is not the wheel, it is the leaf blower. On Thanksgiving day I will be thankful for many many things, and one of them is the leaf-blower. I can’t imagine any outdoorsman not having one. I remember years ago spending hours trying to sweep leaves
