Obituaries

Ronnie A. Reaves

Ronnie A. Reaves, 67, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Oct. 30, 2016, after a long battle with the big bad C. He was born July 29, 1949, in Warsaw, the son of Leo and Ila (Kirby) Reaves. Ronnie proudly served our country multiple tours in the Vietnam War. He

[ Read More ]

Genevieve J. Williams

Genevieve J. Williams, 88, Nevada, passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin following a brief illness. Genevieve was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Stonington, CO, to John William and Etta Grace (Redman) Davis. She was united in marriage to Virgil Williams on Jan. 1, 1952 in Fort

[ Read More ]

Dustin Sloan Littlewood

On Aug. 17, 2004, Art and Deanna Littlewood were blessed by the birth of Dustin. Lance, his brother and Cassidy, his sister, were excited to welcome him to the family. His brother and sister were very special to him. Dustin had a beautiful heart, gentle spirit and loved to be around people of all ages.

[ Read More ]

Scott Matthew Arlint

Scott Matthew Arlint, 27, of Walker/Houston, MO, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. He was born July 27, 1989, in El Dorado Springs, the son of Alen Arlint and Rose (Milligan) Arlint. Scott attended Northeast Vernon County School and graduated with honors. He married Kendra Mitchell in 2008. To this union one child was

[ Read More ]

Nicholas Coffin

Nicholas Coffin, 26, was born on Oct. 8, 1990, in El Dorado Springs to Thomas Coffin and Kimberly Taylor. He passed away at his home on Oct. 22, 2016. He attended Stockton Schools and received many achievements, graduating in 2009. While in high school he played football. He cherished his children, family and friends and

[ Read More ]

Oscar ‘Tom’ Thompson

Oscar “Tom” Thompson, 86, El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 27, 2016, at Moore-Few Nursing Home in Nevada. Tom was born March 11, 1930, in El Dorado Springs, to Oscar G. and Hattie May (McCurdy) Thompson. Tom served in the Air Force after high school. Later he worked for many years as an engineer for

[ Read More ]

Delmar P. Martin

Delmar Martin, 75, rural Schell City, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, Oct. 27, 2016. Delmar was born Sept. 17, 1941, at Lanton, MO. Delmar married Pat Boyd on May 27, 1961. They were married 55 years. To this union, one son was born. Delmar retired from Ford Motor Company after 31 1/2

[ Read More ]

Mary Maxine Sharp

Mary Maxine Sharp, 96, daughter of Homer Clyde and Jewell Fern Sharp was born March 10, 1920, in Taberville. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, after a short illness. She was the center of her family and will be dearly missed but she is celebrating in

[ Read More ]

William A. Strong

William (Bill) Arthur Strong, 89, El Dorado Springs, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton with his wife by his side. William was born Dec. 22, 1926, at Mansfield. He moved to Springfield as a young boy to live with his grandparents. Bill served in the

[ Read More ]

Shelba Jerene Simmons

Shelba Jerene Simmons, 78, was born on Nov. 29, 1937, in Nevada to Ithel and Beulah (McWilliams) Darnell. She passed away Oct. 21, 2016. Jerry, as she was known to family and friends, worked hard all her life. You could find her on a tractor, bucking hay, feeding cows, working in the garden and running

[ Read More ]