Obituaries

Timothy Lucien Carter, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, coach and friend to many. Tim was born Feb. 23, 1949 in El Dorado Springs to Lucien and RosaBelle Carter. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School

Betty Gibson, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kansas City, on Monday, June 1, 1942, the daughter of Fay Junior and Bessie Viola (Wheeler) Herbst. She grew up on a farm in El Dorado Springs where she

Eula Jane Lewis, 88, El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 3, 2023, in her home. Eula was born July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Grace Richardson in Nevada. On Oct. 6, 1952, she married Jack Romy Lewis. She loved watching old western, working puzzles and growing flowers and plants. Eula is survived by her son,

Services for Walt Truitt, 93, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023  at the Dederick Christian Church.

Darrel Lee Farran was born Feb. 24, 1947, in Lynch, NB, to Lyle and DeLoris (Jorgensen) Farran. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Darrel grew up on a family farm and cattle feeding operation near Stanton, NB. He graduated from Stanton High School

Boyce G. “Bo” Simmons, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sept. 27, 2023, in Kingman, AZ. Bo was born January 16, 1934, in New Albany, MS, to Boyce Noverta Owen and Ruby Lucille Simmons Owen. After the death of his mother, Bo was adopted by his uncle William Floyd Simmons and aunt Nezzie Canerdy Simmons.

Robert Dale Fox Jr., 60, was born in El Dorado Springs to Robert Fox Sr. and Dora Otilla (Morerod) Fox. on Oct. 29, 1962, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sept. 29, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. Robert’s dad worked construction and during his childhood and the family traveled

Linda June Green, age 76, of Peculiar, passed away Sept. 22, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Linda was born in Lamar on Jan. 30, 1947, the daughter of Calvin H. Smith and Myrtle L. Greer. Linda graduated high school and soon after was joined in marriage with her late husband, Larry Green on June

Shirley Ann Stark, 77, Harrisonville, passed away Sept. 26, 2023. Services were Sat. Sept. 30 with interment at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Donna Arleen Childress, 81, (known as Deanna Grimsley in school) passed away at home in Springfield, Sept. 23, 2023, with family surrounding her bed. Donna was born in Kansas City on Aug. 20, 1942, and raised in El Dorado Springs. She was a four year cheerleader, editor of the 1960 yearbook, involved in many clubs