Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of Michael Lynn Graves, born May 28, 1952, and passed away on Dec. 7, 2024. Michael was a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather who lived his life with grace, dignity and a deep love for his family. Michael graduated from El Dorado

Mora Ann Dunfield, 80, El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Ann was born on March 21, 1944, to George and Leona Murphy. Ann loved talking on the phone with her son and looking at pictures of her granddaughters. She also loved spending time with her sister, Lola; grandson, Zach; and

Michael Lynn Graves, 72, El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 7. Services for Michael will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness), under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Oren Campbell, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2024. A memorial service for Oren will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at  Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Truman Dale Ellison, 85, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.  Services for Truman were held on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Jeremy Lee Watkins, 35, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on the morning of Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at 8:36 a.m., surrounded by his beloved family and friends. A devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, Jeremy will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on June 16, 1989, Jeremy lived a life

David Russell Bogardus, 80, Schell City, MO, passed at CMH Memorial on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.  He was born in Syracuse, NY, to Walter Francis Bogardus and Violet Mae (Wiggins) Bogardus on June 16, 1944. David was known for his honesty, directness and his take care of business attitude.  David was a man of few

Mary LaVerne Dissler Cook, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024, at the age of 90 at Lake Stockton Nursing Home. LaVerne married Harold Henry Dissler on July 20,1956 until his passing in 1999. Then she was married to Walter Cook on April 15, 2001, until his passing on August 5,

Wallie Eugene Bosch, 57, Belton, MO, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Wallie was born Aug. 1, 1967, to Donald and Loretta Maxine Bosch in Wyandotte County, KS. Wallie graduated from Butler High School. Wallie took care of others for a living. He worked in nursing home settings as well as El Dorado Residential

Jeremy Watkins passed away on November 25, 2024. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Park Street Christian Church under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1,  at Park Street Christian Church.