Obituaries

On Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 the Hamel family lost their Patriarch; Warren Devoe Hamel, 93, a child of God was called home. A Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, was born May 28, 1930 in Joplin, AR, to Odus and Gloria Hamel. The oldest of five, cotton farm raised children. Warren had four great

Anita Kennon-Conley, 82, was born in Hollister, CA, to Lawrence Wilbur and Blue Bell Vanover Haddock on Dec 2, 1940. She had an older brother, Larry, and a younger brother, Clyde. She met Dean Kennon and they married Nov. 27, 1965 in California. They moved to his hometown of El Dorado Springs shortly after their

Judy Annette Renn, 77, El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully at her home Monday Aug. 14, 2023. She was a beloved teacher, wife, aunt and friend to many. Judy will be remembered for her happy-go-lucky spirit, heart of gold, infectious laugh and sharp sense of humor. She never forgot her students and generously gave back

Shirley Lynn sadly passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at the age of 89. Shirley was born on Jan. 23, 1934, to Albert “Gene” and Henrietta Pray. She had three children, Dianna, Mark and Jennifer. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when someone needed her. She loved flowers, reading and walking

Floyd J Wosoba, 56, left this earth to his heavenly home on Aug. 2, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Floyd was born Oct. 5, 1966 to Thelma Marie (Lasley) Wosoba and Fred J Wosoba in El Dorado Springs. He grew up working on the farm. Floyd never let life slow him down, even after

Lloyd Allen Pence, 86, Nevada, and formerly of Schell City, passed away at his home on Saturday Aug. 5, 2023 in Nevada. Lloyd was born in Winchester, IL, to Harry Lee and Florence Elizabeth (Christison) Pence where he grew up with 11 siblings. He was drafted into the US Army in 1959 and completed basic

Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Gipson, 90, was born in 1933 in an old farm house north of Dederick and passed from this life at home on her daughter’s farm near Republic. After being baptized in a farm pond near Dederick at the age of 9, she was a faithful Christian servant whom everyone loved dearly. Gerry

Walter Stanley Cook Sr, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug 5, 2023. Services are pending and are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

October 31, 1937 – August 4, 2023 William Hochstedler, 86, El Dorado Springs, has passed away at his home after a short illness. William was born in Osceola, to Lafayette L and Lela M Hochstedler. After his graduation from Osceola High School in 1955, William married his high school sweetheart, Emily McCahon, in November of

Beloved husband and father Jabe Austin Moore, 44, of Niangua, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 28, 2023. Jabe was born Oct. 24, 1978 to Harold and Debbie Moore in Jackson, MS. He grew up attending school in El Dorado Springs. He played football and golf, and was briefly in the marching band,