Obituaries

Nina Mae Eckard was born Oct. 26, 1935, to Ernest Welford Eckard and Bertha Mae (Ford) Eckard in Alamosa, CO. She passed peacefully into the awaiting arms of her Savior Oct. 31, 2020, at the age of 85 at the Community Springs Healthcare Facility. Nina married Percy Howard (Shorty) Gilpin on Nov. 20, 1953. To

Connie Joan Goodwin, 63, Deerfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Connie was born February 4, 1957 in El Dorado Springs, to Loren C. and Henrietta I. (Gilpin) Wood. She was united in marriage to Johnnie A. Goodwin on July 19, 1975 in El Dorado Springs and he survives of the home. Connie grew

Lonnie Ray Beisley, 49, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at Medicalodges of Nevada, Missouri from his courageous battle with ALS. Lonnie was born Nov. 18, 1970, in Nevada to Herbert N. and Bonnie L. (Milligan) Beisley. Lonnie grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1989. He worked

Eugene Williams, 44, passed away on Oc. 29, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 1, 1976, in Borger, TX, to Terry Eugene and Carol Elaine (Cooke) Williams. Eugene was a 1996 graduate of Yarbrough High School, Goodwell, OK, and a 2006 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. He served in the United

Carolyn V. McPeak, 73, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2020. Carolyn was born on Nov. 6, 1946, in Carthage, to Clell and Bina (Parks) Reed. She was united in marriage to Donald Ray McPeak Jr. on Dec. 31, 1966. Carolyn belonged to Tiffin Baptist Church and was baptized on

Jeana Marie Swopes, 48, aka Little Miss Sunshine, was born at 7:43 a.m., Nov. 5, 1971, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, to Thomas DeWayne and Donna Ketterman Swopes. She spent her early childhood in the Walker area, where she was surrounded by open fields, dogs, and horses. She moved to

Jerry Richard Nelson, 74, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 22, 2020, in Springfield. He will be missed by all. Jerry was born Sept. 19. 1946 to Edward M. Nelson and Pearl (Hanley) Louis. He was married to Connie Cooper and a son was born. From 1965-1971 Jerry served in the Vietnam War and

Dallas Horn, 64, born June 26, 1956, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in El Dorado Springs. Services were held at the 1st Christian Church, El Dorado Springs. Arrangements by Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs

Delton “Bud” Olinger, 90, was born Feb. 12, 1930, and passed away Sept. 16, 2020. A United States Navy veteran, Bud was known for being extremely patriotic in his views. He was a well know and constant contributor to the “Letter to the Editor” in the local papers. There were always pro and con reactions

Charlei Diane Dunfield passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on October 12, 2020. She was born at 10:33 p.m. on October 11, 2020, the daughter of Zachary and Shelby Dunfield of El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Preceding Charlei in death were her great-grandmother, Sherry Gilbert, and great-grandfathers, Charles Johnson and George Dunfield. She is survived