Obituaries

Robert J. Griffith, son of Jeff and Alice Griffith, was born April 12, 1935, in Thomasville, MO. He passed away on Saturday, Saturday, May 10, 2025, almost one month after celebrating his 90th birthday. On October 8, 1955, he was united in marriage to Nina F. Willard. Bob and Nina were married 66 years at

The family of Jimmie Edward Ray will hold a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Clintonville Cemetery on Hwy. 32. After the service, we welcome everyone to come by our house at 1401 S. Main to celebrate his life and have a picnic. If you want, we would like you to

Rosemary Spurgeon, 74, El Dorado Springs, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born Jan. 31, 1951, to Fransisco Quiroz and Ana Maria (Zamerripa) Quiroz. Survived by son Mike Gerhart. Funeral arrangements by Bland Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, followed by Celebration of Life service

Marva Sue (Green) Smith was born Feb. 4, 1949, in El Dorado Springs to Marvin Emmett and Ina Marvine (Hornbeck) Green. Her entrance in to the world was as unforgettable as the life she lived – a winter storm kept her parents from reaching the hospital in Nevada, forcing them to welcome their daughter in

Diana Lynn, 71, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

1940 – 2025 Margaret Joanne McCrary Pfifer passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born March 24, 1940. Margaret liked to go to church, play cards and board games with grandson, Calvin, and other relatives and friends, watch game shows, old westerns, 48 Hours, and True Stories. She enjoyed

Mary Elizabeth True, 79, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. No services are planned. Online condolences may be left at http://www.blandhackleman.com.

Charles Albert Winfiel received his eternal reward Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the age of 90 years, two months and 2 days. He died peacefully at home, holding hands with Edith, his wife of 67 years. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, on a farm near Bolivar in Polk County, MO. His parents were Howard

Beth Ann (Winters) Reeves, 40, departed this life following a fatal motorcycle accident on Friday, April 25, 2025. Beth was born July 8, 1984 in Nevada, to Rex and Cindy (Hamersley) Winters. She was united in marriage to Everett H. Reeves III on July 10, 2004. Beth was born and raised in Nevada, MO, and

Larry Dean Bruce, 63, El Dorado Springs, departed this life peacefully at his home on Monday, April 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1962, to Lloyd Bruce and Roberta (Esry) Bruce in El Dorado Springs. He was one of six siblings often referred to as the “Bruce bunch”.