Obituaries

Orah May Breedlove Mockbee, 81, passed away peacefully at Columbia Manor in Columbia, MO, on July 15, 2025. Orah May was born to George Oliver Breedlove and Audery Winters Breedlove on March 21, 1944 in Flint, MI. Audery Breedlove was visiting her sister Orah while her husband, George Breedlove, was stationed in Germany during World

On Sunday, July 13, 2025Anna Lee Walker passed away peacefully at Renaissance assisted living in Stillwater, OK. Anna Lee was born Nov. 17, 1932, to Gentry and Dora Steincross in Harwood, MO. She enjoyed traveling to see her children and grandchildren and many family reunions. Ann Lee was a charter member of Parkview Baptist Church,

Ruby Lucille (Norman) Fields, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully on  Friday, July 18, 2025, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility. Ruby was born Jan. 14, 1935, in Cedar County, MO, to Jake Willis and Edith (Metcalf) Norman. She attended El Dorado Springs School and graduated with the Class of 1952. On Oct. 16, 1954,

Robert R. Boyle, 81, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Robert was born June 23, 1944, to Ralph C. Boyle and Nancy M. (Selby) Boyle in Sioux City, IA. He was the oldest of three children, with younger brothers, Jim Boyle and Harry Boyle. In 1950, the Boyle

Sandra Dee “Sandy” Hacker, 80, Nevada, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be buried alongside her beloved husband, Richard Dean “Dick” Hacker, at the City Cemetery in El Dorado Springs. A memorial service celebrating Sandy’s life will be held at 1 p.m.

Virginia Elizabeth Jackson Hillis, 97, was born in Atchison, KS, Sept. 17, 1927. She finally met her Savior face-to-face Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She had five sisters and one brother, raised during the Great Depression, all cared for by loving and hard-working parents Arthur and Mary Jackson. Virginia was a bit of a sickly child

Margie June (Jennings) Hacker, 89, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. Margie was born on May 24, 1936, to Blanche and Jessie Jennings. She was united in marriage to Bill Hacker on Nov. 14, 1953. Margie worked most of her adult life as a secretary. Once she retired, she loved to paint landscapes, crochet, play

Elizabeth “Maria” Smith, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at CMH Hospital, Bolivar, MO. Services were Friday, June 27, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with burial at Hackleman Cemetery, El Dorado Springs.

Joyce Ann (Hays) Jeffery, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, surrounded by family at Cedar County Community Springs Nursing Home. Born on May 25, 1942, in Columbus, Kansas, to Ed and Cora Hays, Joyce was a woman of deep love, kindness, and quiet strength. She graduated from Washington High School in

Beth Adele Hutchison, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada with family at her side. Beth was born on Feb. 26, 1955 in Greensburg, PA, to Charles R. Brigaman and Joan A. (Feight) Brigaman.  She was one of three daughters. Beth graduated high school and later