Obituaries

Helen Lou Land

Helen Lou Land, 78, Nevada, departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Nevada Regional Medical Center. Helen was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Humansville to Clifford and Margie (Gump) Box. She was united in marriage to Charles T. Land on Aug. 17, 1956, in El Dorado Springs. He survives of the home. Helen

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Evelyn J. Armstrong

Evelyn J. Armstrong, 73, Overland Park, KS, left this world to join her Creator on Jan. 25, 2017, with her sister, Irene Collins, by her side at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 12, 1943, to Henry L. and Lola L. Sully of Kansas City, KS. Evelyn is survived by her

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Olaf H. Ehlers

Olaf Henry Ehlers, 86, Stockton, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, following a long history of heart disease. Olaf was born on April 29, 1930, in Cole Camp, to John Cord and Lillie (Schnakenberg) Ehlers. He was one of eight children born to this union. His childhood was spent on a

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Lance McConnaughey

Lance Gary McConnaughey, 29, El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. He was born Feb. 19, 1987, in Riverton, WY, the son of Evan and Cindy McConnaughey. He attended grade school in Green River, WY, until his family moved to Missouri in the year 2000. He graduated from El

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Hunter Leroy Allen Cumpton

Hunter Leroy Allen Cumpton came into this world on Jan. 17,  2017, and went to be with Jesus the same day. Hunter is survived by his parents, Larry and Shaley (Rector) Cumpton; big sister, Bryndlyn and Nana and Papa Rector, all of El Dorado Springs; Papa and Nana Cumpton, of Rich Hill; and many uncles,

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Zita Mae Garland Curtis

Zita Mae Garland Curtis, 86, Kansas City, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Zita was born July 15, 1931, in Crawford County, KS, to Charlie and Katherine Garland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Henry E. Curtis; granddaughter, Sherry Curtis; sisters, Dorothy (Garland) Brosam and Ida M. (Garland) Kennedy; brothers

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Georgia Mae Dodd

Georgia Mae Dodd, 89, better known as “Pat,”, of rural Jerico Springs, passed away in El Dorado Springs Residential Care Facility on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Pat was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Shenandoah, IA, and was raised there until graduating high school. Pat moved to Greenfield and worked in the office for a tractor

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Waukita C. Eshleman

Waukita (Steffens) Eshleman, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 16, 2017. Waukita was born May 27, 1926, in Raymondville the daughter of Clyde and Hattie Steffens. Waukita attended Rosedale High School in Kansas City, KS. Waukita married Edwin Eshleman on July 3, 1947. They were married 27 years before Ed’s passing in

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Russell Glenn McGraw

Russell Glenn McGraw, 55, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Jan. 9, 2017, at his home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1961, to Loyd L. McGraw and Lois M. (Toepher) McGraw. Russell was a graduate of Walker High School. After high school he went on to trade school to be a mechanic and a

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Judith Allene Mayeur

Judith Allene Mayeur, 69, Diamondhead, MS, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in Diamondhead, MS. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Judy graduated from El Dorado Springs High School, Class of 1965. Judy served her country in the Women’s Army Corps,

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