Obituaries

Winnie P. Jinkens

Winnie Pearl Jinkens, 95, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Clark County, MO, the son of James S. and Letta (Blanton) Jinkens. He married Ida Edlen and they had three children – Pam, Shirley and Neil. Later they divorced. On Dec.

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Herbert Nelson Beisley

Herbert Nelson Beisley, 85, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Nevada Nursing and Rehab following a short illness. He was born in the home of his parents, Burrell Alonzo and Ida Corene (Wood) Beisley, on July 5, 1933, in Nevada. Herbert attended school in Montevallo and later El Dorado Springs. He served

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Iola Columbine Gustason

Iola Columbine Gustason, 93, was born on July 11, 1925, in Clinton, the daughter of Grandville Creed Headley and Dolly Mae (Shelton) Headley. She entered into rest on Friday, July 20, in Hollister. She married Glen Gustason on June 24, 1942, in Osceola and they were blessed with two children. Iola was a beloved wife,

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James Theodore Conner

James Theodore Conner, 93, passed away peacefully June 16, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday,  July 28, at the Senior Center, 611 W. Mill St., Butler. James graduated in 1942 from El Dorado Springs High School. He has attended most reunions. James was a U.S. Navy veteran of World

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Martin Michael Alton

Martin Michael Alton, 76, aka Mike and Mick, of North Port, FL, passed away  on April 20, 2018. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m.  Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Virgil City Cemetery.  Local arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Iola Columbine Gustason

Iola Columbine Gustason, 93, was born on July 11, 1925, in Clinton, the daughter of Grandville Creed Headley and Dolly Mae (Shelton) Headley. She entered into rest on Friday, July 20, in Hollister. She married Glen Gustason on June 24, 1942, in Osceola and they were blessed with two children. Iola was a beloved wife,

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Jack VanDerWoude

Jack VanDerWoude, El Dorado Springs, passed away at 11:07 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was born July 18, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Conrad and Jean (White) VanDerWoude. He married Ruth Davis on Nov. 21, 1964, in Reno, NV. Jack served in the United States Army as an M.P. stationed in Germany from

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Annav Gabriel

Annav Pearl Gabriel, age 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away July 10, 2018. Survivors include one son, Gene Gabriel, and one daughter, Rhonda Knierian. Final disposition was cremation under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

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Leo W. Bland

Leo William Bland, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in Mt. Vernon. He was born in St. Clair County on Dec. 13, 1921, the son of George A. Bland and Mary (Roe) Bland. He attended school at Johnson and El Dorado. He married Hallie Tubbs on March 9, 1945, in Lindsay, CA. Leo

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Evelyn B. Harvey

Evelyn Bernice (Dennis) Harvey, 92, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. A private graveside was held on Saturday, July 7, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church and

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