Obituaries

Edgar Michael “Mike” Rush

Edgar Michael “Mike” Rush, 77, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, following a short illness.  He was born January 21, 1946, to Edgar M. and Margarite Rush in Salinas, CA. He graduated Salinas High School in 1964. His first job was a water truck driver in the produce fields of Salinas, CA. He then went

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Austin Glen Martinez

Austin Glen Martinez, 32, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in El Dorado Springs. Austin was born June 14, 1990 in El Dorado Springs and came to Nevada at a young age. He graduated from Nevada High School in 2009 where he was actively involved in ROTC Drill Team for 4 years. This team

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Newton Orie Gish

Newton Orie Gish, 74, Sheldon, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home in Sheldon. Newt was born June 24, 1948, in Des Moines, IA, to James S. and Maxine E. (Schermerhorn) Gish. He married Linda Rae Garber on Aug. 7, 1971, in Des Moines, IA, and she survives of the home. Newt was

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Deanna Poore

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deanna Poore, 72, on May 23, 2023, in El Dorado Springs. She was born June 19, 1950, in Avondale, WV, to James Noah Hughes and Arminda Jane Addair. Deana’s humorous and caring personality will remain in everyone’s hearts. She was a generous and loving

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Leland Trussell

Leland Curtis Trussell, 94, formerly a resident of Community Springs Health Care Facility of El Dorado Springs, a 142 year old city founded by Nathaniel and Waldo Cruce, and known for its mineral springs, on May 25, 2023 became a resident of the New Jerusalem, an eternal city, founded by Jesus Christ, known for its

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Violet Mae Teed

On Nov. 28, 1944, in Birdsong, Arthur Lee Witt and Oma Elnora (Dillsaver) Witt welcomed their second child, Violet Mae Witt. Violet grew up in the Blackjack area and attended school there until it was consolidated with El Dorado Springs. For her high school years, Violet attended Gravette Holiness Bible School in Arkansas, where she

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Ronnie Lee Hieber

Ronnie Lee Hieber, 80, El Dorado Springs, was born Nov. 12, 1942, to Leslie Hieber and Gladys Smith (Hieber) Dillon. Ronnie passed away May 27, 2023, surrounded by everyone he loved the most. Ronnie married the love of his life, Sharon Fay Good, on June 10, 1962. Together they shared a lot of love, laughter

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Donald L. Fugate

Donald L. Fugate, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away May 20, 2023. Don had been dealing with medical issues coupled with a few injuries. Don was born July 27, 1932, in El Dorado Springs to Leland and Dora (Worthington) Fugate. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School and headed to the United States Army

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Patsy June Pierson

Patsy June Pierson, 79, Stockton, passed away Monday morning, May 22, in Lake Stockton Health Care. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in Pleasant Springs Church near Rosco, with burial in Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Bland-Brumback Funeral Home.

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Margaret Lue Barnett

Margaret Lue Barnett, 78, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023. There will be a celebration of her life Thursday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at Fellowship Church-Greenwood Campus, 1601 W. Main St, Greenwood, MO 64034. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m.

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