Obituaries

Marian Lanora (Davis) Spinks, 79, was born in Madera, CA, on June 30, 1946. Best known as Susie to her friends and family. She was the fourth child of five, and the youngest daughter of Otto and Viola Davis. In her growing up years, she spent many summers living in the mountains of CA, at

Paul Liston Reeves, 83, Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Paul was born June 5, 1942, on a farm between Stockton and El Dorado Springs, to George Liston and Alpha Bulah (Caldwell) Reeves. He grew up on the farm working hard, after the passing of his father and oldest brother, Earl. Paul graduated

Kurt Lee Morlan, 62, El Dorado Springs, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Kurt was born Sept. 4, 1963, in El Dorado Springs to Delbert and Marty (Elliston) Morlan. Kurt spent his youth helping his grandad Chief on the family farm, being ornery with his brothers and spending time on the Sac River with friends.

Dorothy Joan (Krause) Silvers, 89, passed away at home Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Dorthy was born on Aug. 10, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, to Walter and Dora Krause. She was raised in Southern California alongside her two younger sisters, Barbara Nelson and Marcia Dowler, forming lifelong bonds rooted in family and faith. On Dec.

Scotty Junior Scott, 82, El Dorado Springs, passed away in his home Wednesday,  Dec. 31, 2025. Scotty was born January 19, 1943, in Chillicothe, MO, to Bert and Frances Scott. He was the youngest of 13 children. From an early age, Scotty learned the value of hard work, often hunting to help provide food for

John Foust, cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 72 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Characterized by his tender heart, adoration of his family and love for the outdoors, he will be greatly missed. John was born to Max and Betty Foust in Kansas City, MO on

Anthony “Riaan” Van Dyk, 48, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Nevada. He was born June 3, 1977, in Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa, to Linda (Smith) Richardson and Anthony Louis Van Dyk, and was the first of two children born to their marriage. Riaan was very active in sports and activities throughout his

Chester Eugene “Gene” Starkey, 85, El Dorado Springs, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs following a lengthy illness. Gene was born Dec. 4, 1940, in Schell City, MO to Chester A. and Martha Ann (Alexander) Starkey. He married Janet Denning on Oct. 29, 2016, in El

Kenneth Walter Davis, 59, Schell City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Ken was born June 13, 1966, to Paul William Davis Jr and Connie Sue (Malee) Davis of Schell City, the fifth of six children. As a child growing up in Blue Springs, Ken played baseball, hunted, fished

Roy Douglas Boswell, 83, rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. Roy was born June 29, 1942, in Waverly, MO, The son of Grover Franklin Boswell and Florence Sedal Hemme. He completed his high school education while in the Marine Corps. Roy met Ruby Coleen