Obituaries

Jerry Dwayne Mitts, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born April 19, 1955, in Clinton, MO, to Babe Calvin Mitts and Mildred Beatrice (Kimble) Mitts. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1973. He later went to work for Dunbrooke – Distribution Center for 40+ years. Jerry

Frances May Loncarich, 103, Walker, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 30, Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church in El Dorado Springs. Visitation was held Saturday at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at http://www.blandhackleman.com.

Nancy L (Walker) Moore, 90, El Dorado Springs passed away at Community Springs Healthcare Facility on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2025. Nancy was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Johnnie Land Martha A (Burnes) Walker. Nancy graduated from Rayton High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Warrensburg Business School.

Donald Lee McCormick, 88, a brilliant mind and deeply kind soul, passed away peacefully at his home in Alvin, TX, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Born June 1, 1937, in Vernon County, MO, near El Dorado Springs, Don was the cherished son of Estal Floyd “Jack” McCormick

Susan Ring, 78, passed into her Savior’s presence Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Susan was born June 18, 1947, in Joplin, MO, to Clarence and Betty (Rosenberry) Jackson. She was the eldest of six children and spent her whole childhood in Joplin. Susan enjoyed caring for her family,

Sophronia Rebecca (Jobson) Tabor, 97, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. She was the only child of Samuel Noah and Jessie Rosella (Carr) Jobson, born on Sept. 8, 1927 in Miller County, MO. After her mother’s death when she was 8, she was raised by her maternal grandparents and grew up with her many cousins.

Percy Howard (Shorty) Gilpin, 90 , was born Sept. 19, 1934, to Percy Clyde Gilpin and Jessie Jewell McCarthy Gilpin near Olympia in Cedar County, MO. He passed away in his home and met his Savior on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Young Howard noticed a cute young lady sitting by the window at a country

Lora Marie Murry, 77, Eldorado Springs, left this world on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Private family ceremony at Clintonville Cemetery, Eldorado Springs.

Jimmie Milton Burns, 76, born July 30, 1949, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. Services for Jimmie were held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Officiated by Brent Bland.

Ethel Moore, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. We invite you to join us in remembering and honoring her legacy. Services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Burial to follow at Pleasant Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Donations may be made to