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April 26, assault 2nd-degree at 200 block N. 7th St., Walker. April 27, dwi at S. 5th St., Walker. April 27, domestic assault-2nd degree at 13900 block E. Nutmeg Rd., Nevada. April 27, arson-3rd degree at 18400 block S. 1225 Rd., Nevada. May 2, domestic dispute at 15400 block S. 1400 Rd., Nevada. May 2,
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) On April 29, 2019, officers arrested James E. Cole,
Thomas Henry “just call me Tom” Jones, 74, of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 29, 2019, at Citizen’s Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He was born Sept. 8, 1944, to Herbert and Edna Mae (Steward) Jones in Vernon County, the youngest of four children. Tom attended first through third grade at Glade Springs School and
Claudia Patricia (VanBummel) Hardison, 68, passed away at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, on Friday, April 26, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 17, 1950, in Carthage to Glenn and Leora (Murphey) VanBummel. Claudia lived in the Lamar area until 1957 when her family moved to El Dorado Springs.
Albert Dever, 68, of Nevada, passed away May 1, 2019. Albert was born in Nevada on Dec. 8, 1950, the son of Lloyd A. Dever and Lois (Phinney) Dever. Albert graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1968 and from the University of Missouri in 1972. Albert was unable to fulfill his dream of
Doris Marie Steward, 86, El Dorado Springs, daughter of Gene and Laura Bulman, was born on August 23, 1932, in Waukon, IA, and departed this life on April 30, 2019. Doris was a resident of the area since 1993, moving from Kansas City, MO, after a career at Hallmark Cards in the credit and collections
Glen Bert Shifflett, 54, of El Dorado Springs, passed away May 2, 2019. Glen was born Dec. 21, 1964, in Clinton to Lester Howard and Cheryl Lou (Savory) Shifflett. Services were held Sunday, May 5, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Burial followed in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pamela L Drilling, 61, born Nov. 25, 1957, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, in El Dorado Springs. Funeral plans are pending under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home El Dorado Springs.
by Riaan Van Dyk Two members from El Dorado Springs Karate Club representing Team VDK Elite competed in the 2019 KC Challenge & WAKO National Championships sanctioned by NASKA (North American Sport Karate Association). The newly renovated HYVEE Center in Kansas City played host to this event that drew competitors from all over North America.
Devun Salazar earned all-district in golf placing 10th on April 30 and moving on to sectionals next Monday.
