Obituaries

Tommy Edward Bennett, 83, El Dorado Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026. He was born Oct.11, 1942, to Ernest and Pearl Bennett. Tommy was the eldest of four children and is preceded in death by his sister, Kay Daniel. He is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Pat (Bill)

Carla Sue (Jenkins) Bledsoe,66, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City Monday, March 23, 2026. Carla was born to Phyllis Jenkins on March 28, 1959, in Clinton, MO, and grew up surrounded by generations of family. She valued the church and attended High Hill Missionary Baptist in St. Clair County, MO, at the

George Wendell Hagerman, 61, Moundville, MO, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, MO. George was born June 23, 1964, in Dallas, TX, to George D. and Sharon (Yocum) Hagerman. He married Kimberly Ann Hull on July 11, 2015. In 1974, George D. and Sharon moved their family to Bronaugh.

Matthew Dale Belcher, age 42, of El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on March 19, 2026. A Graveside service for Matthew Belcher will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Thomas Edward Wheeler, age 87, of Walker, Missouri passed away on March 3, 2026. A funeral service for Thomas Wheeler will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Leola May “Lee” (Agee) Corbin, 96, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Community Springs Healthcare in El Dorado Springs. Lee was born May 7, 1929, in Lebanon, MO, the second of three children of James William “Bill” Agee and Bertha Irene (Cornell) Agee. Lee’s mother, Bertha, died when Lee was

There will be a Celebration of life for Neta Hartline at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Scooters Restaurant, El Dorado Springs.  Finger foods will be provided. Come celebrate Neta with us. Would love to hear some stories and reminisce.

Johnny H. Mertens, 68, Nevada, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. He was born Dec. 14, 1957, to the late Lavohn and Marvin Mertens. John graduated from Seneca High School in 1975, where he met his lifelong companion, Debbie. Together they built a life centered on faith and family and

Brenda (Mitchell) Korth Peach, 77, Webb City, was born Aug. 18, 1948. She passed away suddenly on Feb. 5, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, surrounded by family. She was an organ donor. Brenda was married to Perry Eugene Korth on Aug. 6, 1970 in Jasper, and they lived in Stockton and El Dorado Springs.

David Lynn Redburn, 63, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, Feb, 13, 2026 at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. David was born April 20, 1962 in El Dorado Springs to John David and Jo Ann (Kincheloe) Redburn. David grew up in Harwood, MO, and attended Walker schools graduating from Walker High School Class of 1980. Following