Obituaries

Rick L. Julian, 65, of Independence, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 31, 2019. Rick was born Jan. 17, 1954, in Jackson County, Missouri, the son of Harold Julian and Fay (Cargill) Julian. Rick grew up in the Kansas City and Independence area, graduating from Van Horn High School. Rick worked at Sears

James Everett Dody, 84, passed away on Jan. 31, 2019, at Community Springs Care Center, El Dorado Springs. He was born on June 16, 1934, in St. Clair County to Roy and Della (Fennewald) Dody. James grew up in Taberville. He began working for the El Dorado Springs Shoe Factory in 1953 where he worked

Pamela “Pam” Anne Heathman, 72, of Nevada passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Joplin following a period of illness. Pam was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Jerico Springs, the daughter of Billie Thomas and Dorothy Louise (Wallace) Mitchell. She lived in K.C., MO and moved to Nevada when she was seven. She was baptized

Marion D. Montgomery, 80, of Kansas City, MO, (formerly of El Dorado Springs) passed away Feb. 8, 2019. A graveside service was held on Feb. 12, in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Martha Jean (Spencer) Grider, 61, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away Feb. 2, 2019. Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.  Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Robert Kauffman May, 81, passed away on Jan. 31, 2019, in Lee’s Summit. He was born on Nov. 6, 1937, to Earl and Doris May of Montevallo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Robbie Lee. He is survived by his wife – Earlene of 60 years; daughter. Camilla Smith (Keith);

Carl Ernest Poorboy passed away Jan. 11, 2019, at his home in Owassa, OK. He was the son of Ernest and Carla (Casey) Poorboy. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Jan. 17, in Love Cemetery with Randy Bland officiating. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Marilyn Sue Easley, 79, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan. 15, 2019. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in Park Street Christian Church. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial will be in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial