Obituaries

Mark Landon Bledsoe, 57, was born July 8, 1964, to Fay and Betty Bledsoe in Kansas City at St. Mary’s Hospital. He has two brothers, Mitch and Mike. Mitch preceded him in death in 2001. Mark was married to Jamie Ganaway and to this union were born three daughters, Ashley, Amanda and Amy. Ashley preceded

Karen Sue (Bartley) Baker, 59, El Dorado Springs, was born April 1, 1962 in Kansas City and passed away Tuesday, Dec. 07, 2021, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin. No services are planned.

Scott Laverne Berning, 68, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Dec. 6, 2021, at his home. Scott was born June 27, 1953, to Chester Laverne Berning and Margaret Amanda (Ray) Berning. The family resided in Stockton at the time. In his early childhood, Scott and his sister, Debbie, spent many wonderful summers and holidays

Brett Allen Mattingly, 59, Broken Arrow, OK, passed away just after midnight on Nov. 28, 2021. Brett was born June 9, 1962, to Harold and Virginia Mattingly in Norman, OK. Brett enjoyed a variety of activities, particularly camping and fishing, watching OU football and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Brett will be remembered

Delbert Eugene Blagg, 85 , was born in Cedar County on May 3, 1936, and passed away in El Dorado Springs on Nov. 30, 2021. He resided in California most of his adult life and loved traveling extensively overseas for work and returned to Cedar Springs in the early 1990’s. Delbert’s life was full; he

Cora Lue Stark, 86, Raymore, was born Sept. 2, 1935, and passed away Nov. 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Jan. 15, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Peculiar.

Mark C. Hubbard, 61, Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2021, at his home. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with burial in Union Point Cemetery, Tiffin, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Larry Dean Lauderback, 79, was born April 26, 1942, on the family farm west of Dederick, the son of Wilbur and Agnes Lauderback. He passed from this life on Nov. 27, 2021, in his home. Larry attended grade school at Dederick and finished high school at El Dorado Springs in 1960. After high school, he

Edith Ann Keeton, 81, Weston, passed away Saturday Nov. 27, 2021. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Family will receive friend and relatives at the funeral home from 12-1 Thursday, Dec. 2. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Schell City under the direction of Sheldon

Buster Buddy Blackburn, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2021. Services for Bust Blackburn will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.