Obituaries

James Van Buren Cox, 70, of Richards, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin with his family by his side. James was born May 31, 1952, in Humansville to Vernie S. Cox, Sr. and Vica Mae (Lingle) Cox. James was the middle of eleven children.

Sharen Kay Mogan, 67, passed away Feb. 15, 2023, due to complications of cancer and other illnesses. She was born Nov. 10, 1955, in Kansas City to Vera and Darrell Mogan. She attended school in El Dorado Springs where, in High School, she met Kenny Gilbert. After a short romance the two were married. From

Anna Bell Eriksson, 95, Nevada, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Services for Anna will begin 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Steven Milton Hertzberg, 69, beloved son, husband, dad and Pops, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on April 28, 1953 to Milton and Zenial Hertzberg in Nevada. He married Karen Guerrant on August 10, 1975 and she survives of the home. Steve started working

Cecil Eugene “Gene” Floyd, 85, El Dorado Springs, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Services for Gene were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Our beloved son Jamin Wade Beard, 20, went to be with Christ Sunday afternoon. He and his brother were in a situation where one had to make a choice for the sake of the other. After talking with his brother, Jamin made the decision. John 15:13. His parents, Dr Scott and Wendy Beard; brothers, Elim,

Dana Joy Ridinger, 60, passed away on Feb. 3, 2023 after a long fight with Crohn’s Disease. She was surrounded by her family. There are few things she liked more than the Chiefs, Coca-Cola and the Dollar Store. In fact, there are only four things she liked more – her grand babies. Since becoming a

Dennis Leroy Johnson, 75, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at his home in Schell City. Services were Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, with burial at Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Stockton.

Leo Lloyd “Jack” Lady, 90, was born April 24, 1932, in Nevada, to Lloyd and Flossie (Hubbard) Lady. When Leo was a year old, his parent divorced, and his Uncle Charley, Aunt Neva, and cousin, Velda Hubbard, took him in and raised him. Charley and Neva soon became “dad” and “mom,” and Velda became his

Dennis Leroy Johnson, 75, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 7, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs with visitation an hour before the funeral. Burial will be at Lindley Prairies Cemetery, Stockton.