Obituaries

Joshua Paul Wright, 45, Joplin, MO, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Barton County. Born in Carthage, MO, on Sept. 18, 1979, to Tammy Spry, Josh’s life was a beautiful testament to love, laughter and the joy he brought to everyone he met. Josh attended Carthage High School and later continued his education at

Kathy Leann Coleman, 66, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. She was born Jan. 31, 1959 to Kenneth and Eva Marie (Schiereck) Coleman. Kathy grew up in El Dorado Springs. Her outgoing personality led to many activities and sports throughout her school years, she was a graduate of the class of

Michael Gene Wood, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Following the visitation, we will procession to Coal Hill Cemetery for a Graveside service.

Terry Lynn Hutchison, 72, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on from 6-7 p.m.  Thursday, Feb. 6, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Doris LaVerne (Masten) Weatherly McNarie, 90, Nevada, passed away from this life on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Doris was born to parents, Arthur and Louisa Mae Masten, on March 18, 1934, the youngest of their 11 children. Doris told her children and grandchildren stories about her happy childhood, including riding a horse to school and

Sandra Sue Darnell, 63, passed away on her birthday, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Greenfield, MO. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Services will begin at 2 p.m. at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.  A celebration of life service will be held immediately afterward. All are welcome to attend.

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 “Rest among the angels, dear sister. I will listen for your whispers on the wind.” Phyllis “Jeanie” O’Brien, 69, died on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, born June 1, 1955 of Schell City, MO and resident of Brookdale Rosehill Facility in Shawnee, KS. Jeanie is

A presence that was unmatched left us unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at the home of his companion. Susan, Tommy and Cole were by his side. Tom Holcomb, 85, was born May 5, 1939 north of Nevada on the backside of his current home to Howard R. and Lucille

Shirley Jean Moore, 81, Harwood, MO, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Green Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Dec. 25, is a day most people see as a day of hope and new beginnings. It is that day that Fred left his earthly body began his new heavenly journey with his new heavenly body. Fred is survived by his children, Eric and Theresa, his bonus children, Mitch, Michael, Michelle and Marjorie, his sisters,