April 16, 2026
Robert James “Tiny” Welton, 73, of Butler, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at his home in Butler. He was born June 17, 1945, to James E. and Hazel Kreegar Welton in Hugo, CO. Tiny is survived by his wife, Jean Welton of Butler; four daughters – Lisa Bang and husband, Eric, of Auxvasse, Crystal Beatty,
Salvador “Sal” Ramirez, 59, of El Dorado Springs, passed away and joined the Lord on March 4, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on Aug. 17, 1959, to Salvador Ramirez Sr. and Christina (Ansborg) Ramirez. He then moved to the San Diego area for most of his childhood. His high school years were
Delbert Wayne Gibbs, 69, El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Monday, March 4, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Sheldon Funeral Home.
Frank Earl Doty Jr., 68, passed away at Community Springs Healthcare, El Dorado Springs on March 2, 2019. Frankie was a longtime resident of El Dorado Springs. Honoring his request there will be no funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home.
Melba Belcher Whitmer, 86, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, in her home in Lee’s Summit. She was cremated. She was a former resident of Virgil City. Melba is survived by five sisters. Graveside services will be held later in Hazel Dell Cemetery.
Nelda Jane Coleman, 79, passed away in her home in El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Services begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Sheldon Funeral Home. Burial was in Whitehall Cemetery near El Dorado Springs. Family received friends from 1-2 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Services for Lela Elizabeth (Betty) Sims Williams will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home with burial in Stockton Cemetery Lela Elizabeth (Betty) Sims Williams was born Oct. 29, 1926, in St. Clair County, the daughter of William Logan Sims and Tena Belle Birdsong Sims. She departed this life Sunday, March
Deborah Cathleen Baker, 50, of Nevada departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born March 15, 1968, in Albany, MO, the daughter of Jerry and Sue Beisner. Cathy married Rick Baker on June 24, 1989. They
Quentin Walsh, 83, of El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Feb. 18, 2019. Quentin was born Aug. 22, 1935, to Otha and Jessie Olive Walsh in West Eminence, MO. After graduating from high school in 1953, Quentin attended SMS college receiving a teaching certificate and taught school in
Erma Jean Walden, 93, Springfield, passed away in her home on Feb. 18, 2019. Erma was born Aug. 12, 1925, to Creston and Ethel (Bell) Walden in Cedar County just east of the Vernon-Cedar County Line Rd. Ermas was an elementary school classroom teacher. For three years, she taught in a one room country school,
