Obituaries

Wanda Mae McClimans, 75, was born June 13, 1945, to Harvey and Leona Preece Marcum in Pigeon Roost Branch, KY. She married Glen McClimans on Oct. 14, 1972. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, James Russell McClimans; one brother, ”Bud” William Harvey Marcum; and two sisters, Cecil Salmons and Edith

Juanita Faye Belcher Gooden, 81, was born Dec. 24, 1939, in El Dorado Springs and passed away on Feb. 10, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Estaline Belcher; her husband, Donald Gooden; three sisters – Melba Whitmer, Ruby Benner and Carolyn Pusch; three brothers –

Amy Elizabeth (Fast) Baker, 47, passed away April 27, 2021. She was born Jan. 5, 1974. Services were Monday, May 3, at Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. Pastor Jim Collins officiated with interment in Sentinel Cemetery.

Donna Hamilton, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 15. Services are pending.

Roy Gay Leedy, 88, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021, at his home. Roy was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Cedar County to Lucian Gay Leedy and Virginia Ann (Jefferies) Leedy. He joined brothers, Joe and Merle to complete their family. Roy was blessed with a heartfelt, know-so salvation at the age of 12.

Ruth Alice (Maino) Scott, 96, De Soto, KS, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Hillside Village of De Soto in the presence of her family. She was born Feb. 12, 1925, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of Alberto and Carolina Maino. She married Herschel (Scotty) L. Scott on Feb. 3, 1946. After high

James Edward Mowry, 85, born Jan. 30, 1936, to Edward M. and Dorothy (Albright) Mowry, passed from this life on April 29, 2021 at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs. Among James special interests was his love for classic cars and taking time to fish. Serving his church and community was high on

Alton “Jack” Smith, 76, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at Citizen’s Memorial Hospital, Bolivar on Jan. 5, 2021, as a result of COVID. Jack was born May 20, 1944, in Carroll County. He was the son of James Louis and Ethel Lorene (Ellis) Smith. He was the youngest of six children. Jack attended grade

Juanita Faye Belcher Gooden, 81, was born Dec. 24, 1939, in El Dorado Springs and passed away on Feb. 10, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Estalin Belcher; her husband, Donald Gooden; three sisters – Melba Whitmer, Ruby Benner and Carolyn Pusch; three brothers –

Wanda Mae McClimans, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Services will begin at 10 am. Saturday, May 15, at the FAirview Church near Jerico Springs. Family will receive friend and relatives from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday evening, May 14, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.