April 25, 2024
Gerald Loyd Matthews, MSGT, Ret., USAF, age 68, of Knob Noster, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born in Vallejo, CA, on Nov. 19, 1948, the son of Clara Jane (Lindsey) Spencer and step-dad, Edward Spencer. On Nov. 22, 1970, he and Mary Ann Karavas were united in marriage in
Bernice Estes Root, 94, El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home Monday. She is survived by her son, Bob Estes, of New Mexico. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Old Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6
Laura L. Spencer, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Laura was born Dec. 4, 1922, to Rolley Reuben and Caroline Windler Ensor in Walker. She attended school at Walker and graduated with the Class of 1941. Laura was married to Jimmie Spencer on Oct. 16, 1941,
John Edgar Jennings, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 25, 2016. He was born Aug. 10, 1926, to Addie B. and Jesse P. Jennings in Creighton, MO. John served in the United States Army from Dec. 12, 1944, until Nov. 20, 1946, and received an honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Patsey
Robert Lee “Bob” Hacker, 86, passed away on Nov. 21, 2016, in Mercy Hospital, Joplin. He was born June 27, 1930, in Nevada to Howard and Angie “Palmer” Hacker. He was married to Carol Ann Thomas on Oct. 15, 1965, in Nevada and she survives of the home. A lifelong resident of Vernon County, he
Laura L. Spencer, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 27, 2016. Funeral services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family received friends on Wednesday, at the funeral home, from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial was in Harwood Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu
Evelyn Fay Cary, 86, was born on May 11, 1930, to Richard and Susie Gilbert. She passed away on Nov. 17, 2016, at Community Springs Healthcare Center in El Dorado Springs. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Gilbert; and husband, William Cary. Evelyn worked and retired from the US Army Corps
Murrell Pauline Copenhaver, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 16, 2016, at Community Springs Healthcare. She was born April 6, 1927, to William and Bessie Correll. She was a native of Cedar County. In 1943, Murrell became the wife of Clyde Elbert Copenhaver. To this union two children were born: Judy Ann and Randy
Shirley E. Rawson, 81, El Dorado Springs, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Community Springs Healthcare. She was born May 4, 1935, in Bismarck, ND, to Dale T. and Velma F. (Bayman) Joyce. She was baptized at an early age. She went to school in New England, ND, and
Betty Irene Cooper, 86, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Betty was born Jan. 22, 1930, at Clinton, to Roy and Ruby Park. An unfortunate hunting accident resulted in her father’s death when she was two. Her mother then married Richard “Dick” Romdell, always referred to as
