Obituaries

Joyce Velda (Hess) Coleman, 84, passed May 17, 2023. She was born July 9, 1938, to Alden and Melissa (Dielsavior) Hess in Cedar County. Joyce fell in love with James A. Coleman at the age of 16. She, in fact, asked him to marry her. He said “Yes,” and they were married June 18, 1955.

Gary Franklin Walden, 70, Lee’s Summit, passed away May 12, 2023. He was born Oct. 8, 1952, in El Dorado Springs. He was a son of Austin and Ladine (Groves) Walden. He grew up on the family farm. He attended the First Christian Church in El Dorado Springs and was active in 4-H. He graduated

Robert Lee Jones, 56, son-in-law of Janet and Jerald Jones of El Dorado Springs passed away on Wednesday, May 3, in Kansas City. He met Deena Michelle Jones in July of 1996 while they were on the same bowling league. They married on Aug. 9, 1997, and for the 25 years they had together, they

Clinton Travis Stacy, 30, El Dorado Springs, was born to Mark and Jodie (Pankey) Stacy Jan. 13, 1993. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023. Clinton enjoyed being the ornery brother to his two sisters, Heather Lynn and Brooke Renee, and his aunt, Robin Michelle. They constantly annoyed each other and competed against

Willis Wayne Stratton, 78, was born Nov. 27, 1944, in Malta Bend to Florence (Roberts) and Willis Henry Stratton. He departed from this earth on April 29, 2023, surrounded by family. Willie and his seven siblings grew up on a farm in northern Missouri and he worked in the coalmines alongside his father as a

Pansy “Marie” Roby, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born the seventh child of eight to her parents, Joseph and Viola (Dalton) Farmer on Oct. 30, 1929, in Vernon County. She attended schools in Liberal until her father passed away. She and her mother moved to El Dorado Springs

Doyle Brent Beckman, 76, El Dorado Springs, was born in Kansas City, on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947, to Roy and Gertrude Beckman.  Brent passed away April 24, 2023, at his home after a short illness. Doyle was known to his family and friends as Brent or “Grumpy.” Brent and his parents moved several times

Jerry Elmer Martin, 46, Stockton, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born on June 11, 1976, the son of Ivan and Elva Martin of Barnett. On Sept. 16, 1999, he married Ruth Martin from Wakarusa, IN. Jerry Elmer was a member of County Line Mennonite Church in

Frank Foley, 82, El Dorado Springs, passed April 26, 2023. Frank was born on Aug. 12, 1940 to C.F. and Nina Foley in Humansville. Frank started his career working at a fill station in Dederick, working as a Jack of all Trades until he began his driving career. He drove for several employers including E.E.

Arlinda Kay Johnson, 49, the daughter of Clarence Wilson Blakely, Jr., and Donna Kay (Schlotzhauer) Waterhouse, was born Thursday, May 17, 1973, in El Dorado Springs, and passed from this life at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Arlinda lived her early life in El Dorado Springs