Obituaries

On Feb. 14, 2023, Judy Kay Thompson Beck, 58, naturally went to peace after having shared her love with her family on Valentine’s Day. It is only now that words can be said, with comfort coming to the family as the stars set one by one, and a new day begins. Mt. Carmel Hospital, in

Bernard Eugene Bobbett, 93, El Dorado Springs, departed this life in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on June 28, 2023. Bernard was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Sheldon, to Fred and Opal (Bogart) Bobbett. Bernard had one sister, Blanche, and four brothers: Buford, Buell, Benton, and Billy Joe. His parents and

Dawna M. Mazurak-Fike, 63, El Dorado Springs, passed away June 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She is survived by her daughter, Christen Mazurak-Fike of Independence; her father, Albert Fike of Dayton, OH; sister, Rindy Turner of Independence and brother, Fred Fike of Buckner.

Dawna M. Mazurak-Fike, 63, El Dorado Springs, passed away June 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held at the graveside in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery at 1 p.m. July 7.

LouAnn Weakes passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born Feb. 10, 1936 in Alabama and eventually moved to El Dorado Springs to be near her daughter, Lori Miles and husband, Jerome. Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, in Humansville. Cemetery under the direction of

Wendi (Durham) Eslinger, 55, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, in her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1967, in Dodge City, KS, to Vernona (Hardin) and Billie Ray Durham. On May 22, 2018, she was united in marriage to Marvin Eslinger, Jr. Wendi graduated from El Dorado Springs High School, where

Paul Douglas “Doug” Rice, 79, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, following a short illness.  He was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Freeman Hospital in Joplin to Eugene Douglas Rice and Helen Elsie (Greenwood) Rice. Doug attended school at Belleville, IL, Carthage and Neosho. After he graduated from Neosho High School, he attended Joplin Junior

Grantson Harber Sublett (G.H.), 95, loved to serve the Lord. On June 2, 2023 he received his reward for being a good and faithful servant. G. H. was born on Jan. 22,1928 to Curtis and Nevada (Harber) Sublett in McKenzie, TN. He attended school in Kansas City through sixth grade. His family moved to Kansas

Wendi Eslinger, 55, passed away June 12, 2023. Visitation: Friday 9:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Services: Friday 10 a.m. Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Paul Douglas “Doug” Rice, 79, passed away Friday June 9, 2023. Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Bland Hackleman Funeral Home, 3130 E. Hwy. 54 El Dorado Springs. Service will be held at 10:30  a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Hazeldell Missionary Baptist Church, 6655 E. 500 Rd, El Dorado Springs. Internment