Obituaries

Danny Eugene DeLancey

Danny Eugene DeLancey, 62, was born May 19, 1961, in Kansas City, to parents Billy Morrice and Elvina Ruth (Anderson) DeLancey. He passed away at his home on Oct. 22, 2023. Dan graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1979 and then received a Purchasing Degree from Rockhurst College.  He retired from Spire Energy in

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Carl Calvin Schuchman

Carl Calvin Schuchman, 83, the son of Carl and Connie Schuchman,  was born May 7, 1940  in Ponca City, OK, and passed away on Oct. 13, 2023 at Cox South in Springfield. Carl married Betty Ann Martin on April 6, 1965. He was a devoted father to Randy Cameron (Branson), Robert Schuchman (Branson) and Michelle

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Gene Dale

Gene Dale, 98, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 23. Services for Gene Dale will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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Clayton Eugene Jones, Sr.

Clayton Eugene Jones, Sr., 65, Walker, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Carthage following a long battle with COPD. Clayton was born Aug. 13, 1958 in Osceola to Mason H. and Martha L. (Drake) Jones. He married Marliessa Corder on Nov. 23, 1979 in El Dorado Springs and she survives of

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Timothy Lucien Carter

Timothy Lucien Carter, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, coach and friend to many. Tim was born Feb. 23, 1949 in El Dorado Springs to Lucien and RosaBelle Carter. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School

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Betty Gibson

Betty Gibson, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kansas City, on Monday, June 1, 1942, the daughter of Fay Junior and Bessie Viola (Wheeler) Herbst. She grew up on a farm in El Dorado Springs where she

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Eula Jane Lewis

Eula Jane Lewis, 88, El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 3, 2023, in her home. Eula was born July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Grace Richardson in Nevada. On Oct. 6, 1952, she married Jack Romy Lewis. She loved watching old western, working puzzles and growing flowers and plants. Eula is survived by her son,

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Walt Truitt

Services for Walt Truitt, 93, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023  at the Dederick Christian Church.

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Darrell Farran

Darrel Lee Farran was born Feb. 24, 1947, in Lynch, NB, to Lyle and DeLoris (Jorgensen) Farran. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Darrel grew up on a family farm and cattle feeding operation near Stanton, NB. He graduated from Stanton High School

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Boyce G. “Bo” Simmons

Boyce G. “Bo” Simmons, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sept. 27, 2023, in Kingman, AZ. Bo was born January 16, 1934, in New Albany, MS, to Boyce Noverta Owen and Ruby Lucille Simmons Owen. After the death of his mother, Bo was adopted by his uncle William Floyd Simmons and aunt Nezzie Canerdy Simmons.

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